How We Contributed To The Succesful Launch of a Cutting-Edge £66,000 Hi-Fi Sound System

Scope

Research Strategy and Development
- Objective Setting
- Hyper-Niche Target Market Analysis
- Market Research
- Concept Development

Pre-production/Production
- Treatment Design
- Storyboarding / Style frames
- Illustration
- CGI
- Animatic creation
- Asset creation
-Animation

Post-production
- Music sourcing/ licensing
- Motion graphics
- Editing
- Final rendering

Objective

To create a film that truly resonates with Hi-Fi Enthusiasts, using key insights to align closely with their preferences and values—no fluff, just substance.

Strategy

Pure Sound, Pure Strategy: Rethinking Audiophile Engagement

Upon receiving this project, our initial impulse was to craft a sumptuous animation, fueled by the widespread notion that marketing high-fidelity speakers demands the extravagance and complexity typical of luxury ads. However, this approach was fundamentally misguided. Instead, we anchored our strategy in the following insights:

  • Audience Priorities: High-fidelity speaker consumers value sound quality and authenticity over visual extravagance.

  • Misaligned Marketing: Marketing that leans heavily on luxury and complexity might not resonate with the core audience of audiophiles.

  • Risk of Over-Emphasis: Excessive focus on elaborate visuals can dilute the message about the speakers' sound excellence and alienate potential customers.

  • Authentic Connection: Consumers seek a genuine connection with the audio experience, which can be obscured by overly lavish marketing.

  • Simplicity and Focus: Effective marketing should highlight the craftsmanship, technological innovation, and design that contribute to the speakers' high-quality audio.

  • Resonance with Target Market: Marketing strategies need to align with the values and preferences of audiophiles to foster appreciation and engagement.

Insights / Behind The scenes

“For us audiophiles, a PowerPoint rich in useful information sings louder than the flashiest advert. It's clarity, not glamour, that resonates”

ALEX REED
Sound engineer and devout audiophile

Results

Our approach strategically positioned the film as a pivotal component within the mid-funnel engagement and as a key driver in the conversion process. By leveraging it at this crucial stage, we were able to deepen the engagement with our target audience, fostering a stronger connection and guiding them more effectively toward the decision-making phase

  • Mid-funnel impact: The tool enriched the customer journey, maintaining momentum and interest by providing relevant content that aligned with audience needs.

  • Conversion efficacy: At the conversion stage, it delivered compelling calls-to-action, smoothing the path from consideration to decision, and thereby boosting conversion rates..

  • Qualitative insights: Increased engagement levels and positive audience feedback highlighted the tool's significant contribution to a more persuasive and cohesive customer journey.

HYPER-TARGETED VIEWS
DETERMINED BY A CURATED AUDIENCE

4,000

VIDEO COMPLETION RATE

81%