HYUNDAI
THE CHALLENGE
Hyundai has a bold vision to become the most loved car brand in Australia. Since 2005 Hyundai has been one of the fastest growing car brands in Australia. To continue growing and be a loved brand the badge needed to stand for more than ‘value for money’. Yet marketing activity was stuck in short term retail activity to achieve monthly targets - reinforcing value for money perceptions. A circuit breaker in brand and marketing communications was needed. We needed to displace outdated brand perceptions and dial up emotive brand connection and desirability so the value in the badge was greater than sum of its product features.
THE SOLUTION
Using quant research we clarified the exact dimensions of Hyundai’s brand consideration problem. Then developed a brand repositioning strategy to shift outdated legacy perceptions on safety and quality that were unfairly holding the brand back. We created digital content to surprise and engage Australians with many impressive, Hyundai world firsts, and innovations. We refreshed Hyundai brand identity for a new growth era, developed creative briefs for each car model - all designed to shake-off old brand perceptions and create new appeal amongst car buyers.
* Strategy led by Heidi Noujeim. Creative by Simon Wright. Work undertaken with Principals Sydney.