Brand recognition with clout!
Increasingly brands seem to be leveraging a realm of different spaces and as a result we’re noticing some pretty awesome and unbelievable art installations. In saying that there comes some risk for brands big or small to attempt these installations because if they get them wrong they’re going to have the exact opposite of the desired effect.
Smashing Brand Communications Campaign
Footware brand adidas spend more time than most thinking outside the box. And in this case the box is their take on the classic kids party game, the pinata. Teaming-up with sports shoe retailer Footlocker, adidas has put together an online campaign – integrating video and Facebook – to build awareness around the launch of their new range of Ciero skate sneakers.
May the Force of Brand Association be with You.
Brand association with movies is nothing new, but it seems the allure of the Star Wars film franchise just never gets tired. Sports and fashion shoe brand adidas are today launching the latest range of kicks and apparel from adidas Originals and Star Wars. I’m not sure whether Star Wars is lending adidas the cred, or whether it’s the other way around, but in a semi-dorky, sci-fi, eighties kind of chic way, the whole brand partnership works for me. The new range is in adidas Originals stores and Hype DC, nationally from today. We’ve scored a sneak peek at the campaign photography shoot – check the pics out here before they hit the stores.
The Third Chapter in our Comprehensive Trend Report
Over the last two Mondays we’ve published the first two sections of our research report into trends in visual language. Each Monday for the next four weeks we’ll publish another chapter. This week’s chapter focuses on trends in brand visual language of ‘Affordable Luxury’, ‘the Cult of Personality’ and ‘Urban Attitude’.
Today it’s more critical than ever for businesses to differentiate themselves from their competitors and make memorable connections with their audience by creating unique, recognisable brands.
Colour in Brand Design
Every touch point of a brand plays a vital role in brand recall, but the brand mark is the heart and soul of a brand’s image. Whilst it’s the interplay between colour, typeface, and symbol that creates a brand mark, colour is registered by the brain before either images or typography. A University of Loyola, Maryland study recently found the correct use of colour could increase brand recognition by up to 80%.
All Brands Have Meaning
Whether carefully and strategically considered or by default, all brands hold associated meanings in the minds of the market place. Well considered brands establish a competitive brand proposition (their brand strategy) with layers of meaning to both differentiate themselves from their competitors and to connect with their audience. These brands reinforce their meaning through all of their actions or brand touch points and their brand design. As a brand agency we help brands to define their meaning and create their unique brand design for all their communications in order to create a consistent association with these layers of meaning in the hearts and minds of their customers.
adidas Vs Nike
Today we compare the brand associations of spots apparel icons adidas & Nike.
Your Shoe will be the game Controller
adidas Originals is launching the first Augmented Reality experience in footwear. The adidas Originals AR Game Pack is a set of 5 shoes, each printed with an AR code on the tongue. When you hold the code in front of your webcam, you’ll gain access to a virtual version of the adidas Originals Neighborhood. Each month between February and April, they’ll launch a new interactive game within the Neighborhood and your shoe will be the game controller. The experience launches next week on February 10th at http://www.adidas.com/originals
