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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 9 MIN

How LEGO Built a Brand on Creativity Not Construction

from The Brand Strategy Podcast with Fexingo: Identity, Positioning, and Long-Term Brand Building · host Fexingo

Episode 58 of The Brand Strategy Podcast explores how LEGO transformed from a struggling toy maker into a global creativity powerhouse. Lucas and Luna analyze the 2003 near-bankruptcy, the 'System of Play' philosophy, and how LEGO rebuilt its brand by shifting from plastic bricks to a platform for imagination. Featuring the 2014 LEGO Movie as a turning point, the episode examines how the company maintained authenticity through licensing, avoided brand dilution, and achieved a compound annual growth rate of 10 percent over the last decade. Perfect for marketers interested in brand revival, creativity as a differentiator, and building emotional connections beyond the product. #LEGO #BrandStrategy #Creativity #ToyIndustry #BrandRevival #Licensing #Storytelling #LEGOMovie #SystemOfPlay #JorgenVigKnudstorp #BrandAuthenticity #Marketing #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheBrandStrategyPodcast #Innovation #CustomerEngagement Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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