Don Zegler Creates
Brand Experiences
My mission is to lead the teams that build brand experiences so dynamic they define a category. This mission is achieved through outstanding storytelling presented across expertly curated digital and print touchpoints.
Rosehill Gift Shows: A colorful brand experience for a charismatic trade show company
Keysite Capital Partners: From zero to fully branded in just 4 weeks
Building an online toolkit that streamlines lead-generation and conversion
Recognizing healthcare heroes
REAL ESTATE–RESEARCH/STRATEGY/DIGITAL/PRINT ADVERTISING
Riverview Partners: 330 North Wabash–95% leased!
330 North Wabash was well know, but recruiting new tenants was proving difficult. Research indicated a target market with traditional and digital touchpoints. The campaign features the iconic property in single image, full-frame photos. The digital strategy included the analyzation of the metrics provided by the e-mail campaign to refine and sharpen the focus of the ongoing campaign. The print ad schedule was developed to compliment the digital campaign and took advantage of real estate focused content within Crain’s editorial calendar. The multi-media campaign ran online and in print for three months. Interest in the property grew and major tenants began lease negotiations. To this day the building still enjoys a 95% occupancy rate.
REAL ESTATE–STRATEGY/DIRECT MAIL/DIGITAL CAMPAIGN
JLL: 180 North LaSalle-Creating “180pportunity”
180 North LaSalle benefits from low vacancy rates. However, one full floor along with several additional spaces of varying sizes remained ready for occupancy. The solution was to take a “nega-tunity” and turn it into a “posi-tunity”. The tag line “180pportunity–a variety of options for a variety of tenants” was developed to position the property as a location with the ability to suit a variety of tenant size requirements. The “180pportunity” campaign ran for three months. The multi-faceted marketing plan generating renewed broker interest which in turn created major qualified leads resulting in multiple lease signings.
REAL ESTATE–BRANDING/DATABASE DRIVEN WEBSITE
JLL: 1699 Woodfield Road
The goal of this database-driven, dynamic website was to increase broker engagement, power lead generation and nurture leasing agreements. This full featured website included maps, aerials, property descriptions, photos, floor plan downloads and contact forms. The availability section featured a listing functionality that displayed viewer-specific and up-to-date information. If the availability information stored in the database changed, the web page connected to the database was automatically updated. My brand solution repositioned this utilitarian asset as a modern and elegant location of distinction. We envisioned a memorable look that delivered an optimized user experience.
CONSUMER–DIRECT MAIL/DIGITAL CAMPAIGN
Complete Birkenstock: Delivering spring sales online and in store
Twice each year, I am charged with the launch of Complete Birkenstock’s seasonal collection. For the spring launch a tag line perfect for the sandal season “A breath of fresh air in a world of confined spaces” was developed. To drive visitors to the website and store, broadcast emails are sent to 1,600 addresses, banner ads are selectively placed online and over 8,000 households receive the self-mailer which previews over 170 shoe styles. The success of the campaign is proven by its ability to motivate sales among a loyal customer base in addition to the solicitation of sales from new customers.
New Era Guitars: Robust usability helps customers design their own custom guitar
Complete Birkenstock: Helping to preach Birkenstock’s mantra of comfort and style
HIGHER EDUCATION–PRINT/DIGITAL/FACULTY-STAFF COMMUNICATION
Loyola University: Benefit enrollment materials that engage and educate
The success of any benefits plan is dependent on employee education and communication. Loyola University Chicago wanted communication strategies that helped clarify benefit options and streamline the enrollment process. Communication materials were crafted that clearly detailed benefit options, definitions, costs, and important contact numbers. Customized digital materials supported the initial pre-enrollment roll-out and supported employees throughout the enrollment process. This 360 degree mulit-media campaign successfully delivered on the goal of educating employees, alerting them to changes and trends, and by way of increased engagement added value to the enrollment process.
University of Chicago: Booth School of Business–Get your motor running
IDENTITY–CREATIVE BRANDING
Logos and Marks
I take a strategic approach to creating unique brand identities. Brand identity starts with a logo that communicates a company’s or institution’s mission, vision and core values. My work is hypothesis-driven, evidence-based and powered by insight, creativity and intelligence. My brand strategies are designed to project the client’s strongest attributes and competitive advantages and differentiate and distance them from competitors and imitators. I create visually compelling and strategically-based logos, comprehensive graphic themes, and brand architectures.
