Kodak: New Brand Framework
Role: Hand-picked as one of two external experts to join the CMO's task force consisting of global business heads and agency chief strategy officer.
Challenge:
Develop new strategic framework and business roadmap to transition Kodak's business from consumer to commercial printing.
Our Solution:
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Co-led workshop to dive into company history and agree brand immutable, along with identifying facets that needed to be updated or re-invented.
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Developed three future-facing brand framework's based on key business objectives, including a focus on emerging markets growth.
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For each framework we identified investment and partnerships opportunities.
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Developed a sub-brand and naming strategy.
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Created a new positioning for the brand that encompassed both consumer and commercial divisions, and would serve as a rallying cry for employees.
Result:
Kodak executive management bought into new mission, revised brand architecture and business and investment strategy, along with approval to proceed with global positioning testing.