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In 2018, SEAT launched Cupra as a separate car brand. And it was a complete success, as the creation of Cupra appeared to be the key to reviving the Spanish automaker. Less cars and more money – that has been the strategy of SEAT, which has allowed it to stand out in a very competitive market. The manufacturer just followed the approach of other big car brands like Fiat, Renault, and Citroën. Before Cupra was created as a brand, its name was just an abbreviation of Cup Racing, which was used for the sportiest model of SEAT. With Cupra as…

Established in 1847, Arnott’s is a popular Australian brand producing biscuits and snack-foods including Tim Tams, Saos, Mint Slices and Wagon Wheels. Throughout most of its history, it has used a logo with a detailed drawing of a macaw parrot. And when the company has recently rolled out a new, much simplified emblem, many were disappointed, thinking that it would replace Arnott’s iconic macaw. The Arnott’s new logo, unveiled on social media, evoked a backlash. People expressed their disapproval, calling it ugly, “big fat no” and even a blasphemy. However, the company was quick to calm its fans, saying that…

Established in 1982 to create a cultural alternative to BBC and ITV, According to Luke Powell, Pentagram’s creative director, Channel 4 had conducted research, defining what and why should be changed in its image to visually correspond with technological innovations, before it applied to the studio. One of the most important things for the broadcaster was to improve the recognizability of the Channel 4 content no matter on what platform people are watching it. Another priority of the channel for the rebranding was to “maintain the creative spirit inherent to Channel 4”. As 4creative’s head Lynsey Atkin explains, the agitational…

When a brand experiences some unsteadiness, revision of its visual identity can be an effective means to stabilize the business and make the goals clearer. And the recent rebranding of Freeform, a Disney-owned cable channel, is a good example of this idea. Formerly owned by “They haven’t come of age yet, and are in a state of constant becoming, so they need shows which will help them expand the world, but not escape from it”, Collins says. So the uniqueness of the brand is in the attractiveness to its audience, embodied in productions with profound stories giving people different points…

The Back in 2020, the German car maker introduced a new corporate identity. Now, the Ingolstadt-based brand is adjusting its trademark to its new-gen vehicles, designing the four rings logo in a stricter style. While the Audi 3D chromed car logo will soon become history, the brand is transiting to a flat emblem. The rings are now executed in white, and each of them is framed in a thin black bordering. Additionally, a black version will be provided, with the inner edges of the rings colored in dark gray. In general, this logo has to have a stylish glossy look….

Founded in 1875, Bauer Media Group is one of the oldest publishing companies in Germany. Evolving into a multimedia conglomerate, the business group owns and operates over 1000 magazines and electronic products, as well as more than 50 TV and radio channels in Germany and abroad. Adapting to contemporary market conditions, BMG recently unveiled its new visual identity, which celebrates diversity and aims to inspire and enrich the entire community. With its headquarters in Hamburg, Bauer Media Group has a workforce of nearly 15,000 employees across 18 countries. Under the leadership of Yvonne Bauer since 2010, the corporation is gradually…

Lately, changes of logos have become regular and make a lot of noise, like those of Juventus or Inter Milan. Such rebrandings often aim to develop the club image, and we know that today, people play football off the field too, holding huge marketing stakes. However, crest changes are not executed just with a twist of the spanner – usually, this is a sign of an upcoming new era. And that is the case of the So, the Angers’ updated logo shows a new turn in the club’s journey led by Said Chabane now. If fans are afraid to see…

Founded in 2010, Mozoo, a digital agency, is entering a new era, launching a rebranding. The company’s fresh visual identity reflects its position as a big player in the digital segment. This strategic change falls during the period of significant growth for the agency, marked by new business customers and important acquisitions. Mozoo’s impressive portfolio, which includes over 60 brands, has been replenished with such names as Nivea, Heetch, Kiko, Ornikar, and Back Market. Fulfilling its mission to help brands build their solid individuality in a complicated technological environment, the agency illustrates their stories, implementing contemporary methods of creating brand…