Google Allo
Introducing a new messaging app to very skeptical customers.
Encouraging young people to adopt a new messaging platform isn’t easy. Aligning that change with significant life transitions—like starting college—created an opportunity to give Google Allo a fighting chance to succeed.
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PROJECT DELIVERABLES
Brand Strategy
Brand Voice & Story
Brand Identity
Campaign Development
Retail & Event Design
The problem we solved:

In the saturated world of messaging apps, breaking through poses a formidable challenge. Google Allo, equipped with standout features like advanced group chat options, expressive stickers, and the integration of Google Assistant, aimed to carve its niche. Yet, convincing 18-21-year-olds to pivot from stalwarts like Apple Messages and WhatsApp required a novel approach.

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Seizing a Moment of Transition

Freshman year of college (oh what a time!). This is such a major transition year, and a time when kids are actively looking to evolve and change. What better time to connect with them? So that’s what we did, and did big. We developed a comprehensive campus marketing effort across Big 10 campuses.

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Engaging Beyond the App

his was much more than an introduction to Allo; it was an invitation to experience the app’s benefits firsthand. From jumbotron quizzess to a variety of student-centered events, every interaction was an opportunity to demonstrate Allo’s value in a fun, relevant manner. Supported by a blend of posters, digital, and social media marketing, the campaign struck a balance between highlighting the app’s innovative features and embedding it into the everyday moments of college life.

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