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Icaria

If you could age with vitality, minimize the risk of disease and extend your healthspan, wouldn’t you?

This teaser/splash page for Icaria longevity center invited active C-suite level types to do just that. Rooted in state-of-the-art longevity science, the center represents a ground-breaking approach to aging, and the ability to slow down and actually alter the process. We used cool imagery along with a dramatic main headline and copy to intrigue our target. And sprinkled elegant CTAs throughout to put a sign-up link right at their fingertips.

I can

Though bariatrics or weight loss surgery is serious business — a medical option for obese patients — we focused on keeping the tone of the campaign positive and aspirational. We believed that in order to transform your body (and your life), you had to first change your mindset. “I can” became the mantra symbolizing that change. Our campaign is built around Carla, a real patient with a 200-pound weight loss and a truly inspiring story to tell.

Sapphire Reserve Sundance Film Festival

The Sundance Film Festival is one of the major events offering unmatched exclusives for Reserve members. With this landing page, we highlighted the unique behind-the-scenes experiences,  coveted restaurant reservations and more awaiting cardmembers.

Game of Thrones

How do you tease the Final Season of the biggest hit show on the planet? By walking a very fine line. Our email campaign for HBO/AT&T customers had to play to Game of Thrones fans while intriguing a much broader audience. The show was notorious for terminating characters in grisly ways. So we used ominous GOT-toned lines with a modern edge highlighting the question on everyone’s mind: Who would survive and how?

Sapphire Reserve Paris Olympics 2024

Chase was highly visible at the Paris 2024 Olympics offering Sapphire Reserve cardmembers exceptional perks and once-in-a-lifetime experiences during the games. We created this email campaign specifically for cardmembers traveling to Paris during the weeks leading up to the Olympics, to tease and build excitement around these glamorous exclusives. 

Summer of DashPass

These emails were part of DoorDash’s big annual promo. We led with a GIF in the hero to grab attention and added brighter colors with light, summery lines and imagery to appeal to the Reserve crowd.

Blue Cross Blue Shield

We took an unexpected and raw approach to this new biz pitch for Blue Cross Blue Shield - Arizona. Looking to wow a new millennial audience, we created the antithesis of the standard sunshiny health care ads. Our anthemic campaign branded BCBS-AZ with darker, more visceral imagery, complete with powerful sports brand-like poetry and language. A campaign that helped the agency stand out and land the account.

Sapphire Reserve Acquisition

The Chase Reserve refresh was all about the benefits — loaded with more dining, travel and entertainment rewards than ever before. For the launch, it was vital to let potential members know exactly what they’d get for the hefty new membership fee. We spelled things out clearly while elevating the language and look throughout this series of emails and banners.

Chase Freedom Inactive Strategy

Working closely with an email strategist, we developed a CRM email series to reengage inactive Freedom cardmembers. Our approach was divided into two segments: One offered financial incentives including balance transfers and spend-and-get promos and two, the Relationship Management segment, focused on reinforcing loyalty through a value message.
Both delivered the authentic, friendly Freedom tone.

AT&T

Telecom giant AT&T had a problem. With all the emails they sent out, overall performance was declining. They were looking for faster, more effective performers that could cut through the clutter. And they wanted to use interactivity or animation to grab attention. We created a range of campaigns featuring modular templates for efficiency and utilized the hero module to explore a host of conceptual executions. From marching aliens to exploding cars, we made sure these emails got (at least) a second look.

Fridays - Late Night - Emails

Fridays was rolling out their new menu along with a hip lineup of reasons to hang out at their place all week--from Drop the Mic Nite to Hangover Brunch. Our email campaign, full of cheeky subject lines, playful headlines and cool visuals, had just the right attitude to capture a thirsty young crowd.

Fridays - Emails - Happy App For President

Everyone’s getting election fever—including the food at Fridays.

Just in time for the debates, Mr. Happy App has announced his run for the White House through TV spots and of course, these politically-charged emails. Fun and a little twisted, they entertain while showcasing Fridays new Endless Apps (appetizers). Even with his half-baked tax plan, our candidate is capturing attention across the country. 

Sephora

Sephora—the giant beauty store—was big on email communications with customers but felt competitors were hot on their heels. So, to pitch a chunk of their CRM business, we created a range of standout concepts (like the one shown here) that worked hard to convert while flaunting beautifully evocative design and words. If a brand could toss its hair, this would be it.

Allergan - Emails

Let's face it. Not everyone is angst-free about getting Botox. After all, there's an underlying pressure to look ageless without having work or treatments done. So, we decided to turn it around with flip lines and a more modern, playful attitude. Embrace your Botox, girls.

Fridays - Mr. Fridays campaign

How does America’s original singles bar market itself to hip, hungry millennials? That was the challenge. TGI Fridays wanted to kick off its 50th anniversary with a buzzworthy campaign full of Fridays attitude. So, we created the ultimate brand ambassador—Mr. Fridays—a way-cool millennial who happens to be a rockstar bartender. Part drink mixologist, part super-blogger, Mr. Fridays shares his inimitable world view along with cocktail expertise, recipes and dating advice via a variety of digital/social channels. In the words of his fans, “Bro, he’s awesome.” 

Body Beast email campaign

Can Body Beast make a man out of you? Primarily aimed at young males, 18-25, this campaign has fun with how closely your self-image is tied to your physique.  The tone is playful but seriously, bodybuilding is as much about what you've got inside as out. And that goes for Beastettes too: a fit body is always empowering

Fridays - Emails

TGI Fridays relies heavily on email marketing to connect with their target audience: mainly millennials. Email blasts go out daily and there’s always a promotion going on. So the trick is to keep them fresh and engaging. If it’s not Cinco de Mayo, we’re kicking off football season with specials on beer and appetizers. And if you’ve ever wondered who created the first potato skin app—yup.

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Sapphire Reserve Sundance Film Festival

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Summer of DashPass

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Blue Cross Blue Shield

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Chase Freedom Inactive Strategy

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Fridays - Mr. Fridays campaign

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Body Beast email campaign

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