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Global

Sonos’ New Brand Story Aims to Win Back Trust Two Years After Botched App Update

Brand: Sonos

Campaign: Love the Sound. Feel the System.

Source: https://www.adweek.com/creativity/sonos-new-brand-story-aims-to-win-back-trust-two-years-after-botched-app-update/?itm_source=homepage&itm_medium=the-latest-left&itm_campaign=4

Goal: Win back customer trust

Claim: Sonos is not just a speaker company but an end-to-end sound system.

Summary: Sonos is launching a significant brand repositioning campaign titled 'Love the Sound. Feel the System.' aimed at regaining customer trust after a faulty app update. This marks the first campaign under CMO Colleen DeCourcy, who emphasizes that Sonos is more than just a speaker company; it offers a complete sound system.

Global

Axe vies for more mature brand positioning while nodding to Y2K roots

Brand: Axe

Campaign: Afterdate

Source: https://www.marketingdive.com/news/axe-vies-for-more-mature-brand-positioning-while-nodding-to-y2k-roots/829426/

Goal: To reposition Axe for a more sophisticated consumer while nodding to its nostalgic roots.

Claim: You got better. So did we.

Media: Social media

Summary: Axe has launched a social-first campaign titled 'Afterdate' that humorously references its 2000s origins, promoting the limited-time return of three classic scents while aiming to attract a more mature audience. With ads featuring a sharply dressed man reliving his awkward teenage years and highlighting upgraded spraying technologies, the campaign seeks to blend nostalgia with modern sophistication, targeting both long-time fans and a new generation.

brand repositioning nostalgia

New Zealand

Burger King’s new positioning claims ‘the burgers are better’

Brand: Burger King

Campaign: The burgers are better

Source: https://stoppress.co.nz/campaigns/burger-kings-new-positioning-claims-the-burgers-are-better/

Goal: Reposition Burger King to emphasize improved burger quality and customer experience.

Claim: the burgers are better

Media: cinema, reality TV, live sport, sponsorships, social creator channels, gaming, out of home

Summary: Burger King has launched a major strategic repositioning campaign titled 'The burgers are better', developed by Pitchblack Partners. This initiative aims to enhance the customer experience through restaurant refurbishments and a focus on product quality, with the core message based on research indicating that consumers believe Burger King's burgers taste better. The campaign involves diverse media channels to create contextually relevant advertisements.

brand repositioning burger quality customer experience

Oman

OMIFCO IPO draws $12bn in demand after brand repositioning

Brand: OMIFCO

Campaign: IPO Communications and Brand Repositioning

Source: https://campaignme.com/omifco-ipo-draws-12bn-in-demand-after-brand-repositioning/

Goal: Build awareness and credibility among investors

Media: digital, paid and earned media, film production

Summary: OMIFCO has hired Kenshō Mindful Communications to manage communications for its IPO and listing on the Muscat Stock Exchange. The campaign aims to create awareness among retail investors and establish credibility with institutional investors, analysts, and government stakeholders by developing a public-facing identity for the company.

brand repositioning investor relations IPO

Japan

Deciphering the ‘Moments You Want to Eat’ with Morinaga Ramune and TimeTree – A Challenge for Acquiring CEP Linked to the Calendar

Brand: Morinaga

Campaign: Focus on Eating Moments with Morinaga Ramune

Source: https://www.advertimes.com/20260731/article551583/

Goal: To enhance brand recognition and purchase intent by associating the product with specific occasions.

Claim: Recommended snack when you want to concentrate.

Media: Digital advertising through calendar integration

Summary: Morinaga has collaborated with TimeTree to leverage calendar data for targeted advertising of their Ramune candy. By focusing on the context in which consumers eat the product, they repositioned it as a snack for concentration during study times, specifically targeting students preparing for exams. A month-long advertising campaign led to an increase in purchase intention and recognition, establishing Morinaga Ramune as a top choice among snack brands for focus.

brand repositioning Digital Advertising snack marketing