Archive for November, 2009

Concerto helps Intel play PC matchmaker

Friday, November 27th, 2009

intel-buying-guideFor the past year, concerto marketing has been involved in a research and strategy project on behalf of Intel. Working with their partners Ironhorse Interactive and Hill & Knowlton, this research has been used to help improve the computer category and the purchase process.

The research used morphology to better understand the deeper motivations behind computer and consumer buying habits. Through the research we uncovered unique purchasing drivers that all computer buyers fall into – from Power & Play to Practicality & Organization.

With these drivers understood, consumer needs were mapped out and Intel developed a companion purchasing tool, available at GreatComputing.ca. This tool has taken findings from the study and created distinct personas and questions, designed to match people to their perfect computer.

Below is a video of Cassey Tan on ATV discussing how this research, and the online guide, will help people find the perfect PC gift this holiday season:

BMW featured online

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

bestmanwins2Concerto’s work for BMW was highlighted on half a dozen international advertising sites this month including AdsOfTheWorld and BestAds. The campaign features a tongue-in-cheek competitive series of ads, strategically placed in bus shelters along one of Vancouver’s busiest Auto Dealer thoroughfares.

Links to the international advertising sites are listed below:

- AdsOfTheWorld: Best Man Wins

- AdsOfTheWorld: Green With Envy

- BestAdsOnTV: Best Man Wins

- AdOfDaMonth: Green With Envy

- Coloribus: Best Man Wins

- Advertolog: Best Man Wins

- Existingvisual: Best Man Wins 

Build Your Brand - Be The Media

Friday, November 20th, 2009

thaneConcerto was mentioned recently by High Net Worth guru, Thane Stenner in an article entitled ‘Becoming The Media’. Stenner generously credited concerto with helping him secure the coveted role of serial columnist with the Globe and Mail.


Concerto helps reconnect family, food and fun

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

better-together-bc1Last week, concerto was involved in the launch of Better Together BC, an initiative by the BC Dairy Foundation and the BC Ministry of Healthy Living & Sport to help encourage family meals. Why encourage family meals? Because research has shown a clear link between eating meals together and a multitude of mental, physical and social benefits.

Better Together BC was the culmination of eleven months of research, strategic planning and brand development undertaken by the team at concerto . From building a model of meal motivations, to creating a brand that encourages eating together; this project was a great example of acting with certainty.

Below is a presentation that shares some of our research on family meals. If you’d like more information on this research, or tips on how to reconnect family, food and fun, you should check out Better Together BC.