GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Statistics About The Most Expensive Logos

The most expensive logos in the world can cost upwards of millions of dollars, with companies like BP, Symantec, and Accenture reportedly spending significant amounts on their respective logos.

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we explore the staggering costs associated with some of the most expensive logo designs in history. From tech giants to postal services, the price tags attached to these logos reveal the significant investments companies are willing to make in their branding strategies. Join us as we break down the numbers behind these iconic logo designs.

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"The most expensive logo in history belongs to Symantec Corporation, costing $1,280,000,000."

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"The 2012 London Olympics logo cost around $625,000,000 including branding and marketing."

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"The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) logo redesign cost $15,000,000."

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"PepsiCo invested $1,000,000 in their new logo design in 2008."

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"Posten Norge, the Norwegian postal service, paid about $55,000,000 for their logo."

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"The New Zealand logo design cost around $6,000,000."

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"The Enron logo cost $33,000,000 to design."

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"The Belfast logo cost around $280,000 to design."

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"The Conservative Party in the United Kingdom spent about $650,000 on their logo."

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"The original logo of Starbucks cost $35,000 to design."

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"The CIA logo cost an estimated $1,500,000."

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"The City of Melbourne paid $625,000 for its logo."

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"The BBC logo cost £1,800,000 to design."

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"Nike only paid $35 for its initial logo design, but the Swoosh logo & brand is now valued over $26B."

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"The Canadian Blue Ray logo cost about $200,000."

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"The NeXT logo, designed for Steve Jobs' NeXT computer company, cost $100,000."

In conclusion, the cost of logo design can vary widely, from minimal investments like Nike’s $35 logo to extravagant spending such as Symantec Corporation’s $1.28 billion logo. Companies and organizations allocate significant resources to establish a strong visual identity through their logos, with expenses ranging from thousands to hundreds of millions of dollars. Despite the price tag, the success of a logo ultimately lies in its ability to effectively communicate a brand’s identity and resonate with its target audience.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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