When Bluewater founder Bengt Rittri gave us a call, he was on fire. He talked passionately about getting rid of plastics in the oceans, bringing the world clean water, improving human health and restoring the planet. But how? By harnessing the power of human ingenuity to solve some critical challenges. It was an exciting vision and we were immediately hooked.
To mark its 75th Anniversary, Habia Cable, a leading global supplier of customized cables, turned to Open Communications to find a way to strengthen relationships with loyal customers. Inspired by Habia's colorful cables, which look much like chewy candy, the Open team developed a direct marketing activity that encourage customers to co-create their own favorite sweets. The results were amazing!
In a case-driven marketing program targeting 40 countries, Andritz Separation, the Austria-based leader in industrial separation, is seeking to raise brand recognition and establish thought leadership in the industry. The communications program, which is now being rolled out globally, was developed together with Open Communications, a Stockholm-based international brand communications agency.
To connect more deeply with customers, many international brands are turning to “experiential marketing” – a more holistic way of building likability and creating buzz. One good example is Electrolux, which launched The Cube concept in 17 European capitals – a “pop-up” restaurant to celebrate 90 years in the kitchen. On March 6, Electrolux and Volontaire will tell us more about this growing trend.