A Strategic Roadmap for Jellycat’s Brand Transformation

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10.2991/978-2-38476-577-5_118How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Emotional Support; Brands Transformation; Jellycat; Marketplace

Abstract

With the continuous development of society, the pace of life and people’s daily stress have increased. Nowadays, people have moved past just needing things, they are now looking for an emotional connection. The British brand Jellycat tapped right into this shift. They successfully evolved from just being a baby brand into a premium gift maker for people of all ages. People love them for their personality and because they feel like real friends. However, the strategic mechanisms driving this brand transformation remain unexplained. This paper uses observation, content analysis, and text analysis to study the successful transformation of the Jellycat brand. Research reveals that Jellycat’s transformation depends on two things: the emotional appeal of its toys and the creation of a closed-loop emotional economy. Jellycat uses soft marketing to tap into the need for uniqueness and companionship. This strategy turns their products into social currency, rather than just simple goods. Simultaneously, the goal is to differentiate the brand through design innovation and superior quality, without compromising on consistent standards. This study investigates how Jellycat leveraged design innovation, marketing tactics, and consumer insights to drive its brand evolution. This study shows how marketers can secure a unique position and build long-term value, even when competition is fierce.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Yujing Wang
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/05/15
TI  - A Strategic Roadmap for Jellycat’s Brand Transformation
BT  - Proceedings of the 2026 5th International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities and Arts (SSHA 2026)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 1148
EP  - 1154
SN  - 2352-5398
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DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-577-5_118
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