TRISH BERRONG

Strategist | Collaboration Coach | Improviser

Creative Direction: Life Is a Special Occasion campaign

Get customers to think of Hallmark for everyday moments instead of just on special occasions

Change perceptions through a new global brand campaign

LIFE IS A SPECIAL OCCASION: PRINT ADVERTISING AND DIRECT MAIL

Help consumers recognize and celebrate moments that don’t happen every day—but could happen any day—with Hallmark and our products as catalysts.

  • As Creative Director, I contributed to the brief and focus groups, synthesizing feedback and ensuring stimuli was getting the information we needed. Our in-house agency executed every tactic except TV.
  • The team at Leo Burnett created the campaign theme “Life is a special occasion” and the construct, “[Occasion/situation] is NOT for [expected activity]. It’s for [emotional benefit].”
  • Comprehensive style guide
  • Brand strategy framework (next page)
  • Print advertising
  • Direct marketing
  • Digital
  • Other tactics as assigned