Types of Branding
Branding Strategies
Why Do It?
Nike Brand Athletes
100

Brands owned by intermediaries (middlemen).

Private Branding


100

Customers’ allegiance to a particular brand

Loyalty or Brand Loyalty

100

This person narrated the “Why Do It?” campaign to show how pushing past limits can inspire the next generation.

Tyler the Creator


100

This player is one of the greatest basketball players of all time and signed a lifetime deal with Nike straight out of high school.

Lebron James


200

A Brand for which the maker assumes all the responsibility of branding.

Manufacturer Brand


200

The brand strategy of using successful brands to introduce new products.

Extension or Brand Extension

200

This Brazilian football star appeared in Nike’s “Why Do It” campaign to highlight confidence, fearless creativity, and performing under pressure 

Vinicius Junior or Vini Jr.


200

This tennis legend won 23 Grand Slam singles titles during her long career with Nike.

Serena Williams


300

A category of brands in which one brand is used for a group of related products in a product line.

Family Brand


300

The stage of brand loyalty in which consumers become aware of a brand and know about it.

Recognition or Brand Recognition

300

This young tennis champion was featured to showcase rising talent and a never-quit mindset.

Carlos Alcaraz


300

For 27 years, this golf player wore the "Sunday Red" shirt and the Nike swoosh before owning his own brand.

Tiger Woods


400

A category of brands in which different brands are used for products owned by one company.

Individual Brand


400

A branding strategy in which marketers create a certain image or impression of a brand as compared to competitors’ brands.

Positioning or Brand Positioning

400

This powerful NFL running back represented resilience and comeback strength in the “Why Do It?” message.  


Saquon Barkley


400

This Nike athlete is known for his high-flying dunks and jersey number 12. 

Ja Morant


500

A brand strategy that involves businesses joining forces for mutual benefit and to increase brand recognition.

Ex: 

Co-Branding


500

The legal authorization by a brand owner to allow another company to use the brand in exchange for a fee.

Licensing or Brand Licensing

500

These two U.S. track athletes joined the campaign to show the joy and energy behind relentless training.

Need Both Names!!!

Tara & Hunter Woodhall


500

This world-champion sprinter is the face of Nike track and field. Known for her incredible speed and long nails.

Sha'Carri Richardson