Beyond the Red Carpet: Iconic Awards and Artistic Collaborations
Client: Society Awards
Category: Strategic Campaigns | Marketing | 301c. Marketing/Promotion Campaign
About Project
Society Awards, recognized as the foremost luxury trophy maker responsible for numerous iconic creations, recently presented a selection of these trophies through a meticulously curated 12-week exhibition at the Mint Museum, the nation's premier craft museum.
While many of these prestigious awards are typically only glimpsed by their recipients or through televised ceremonies, this exhibition offered a rare opportunity for the public to explore the artistic intricacies behind them.
Rather than easily showcasing the iconic trophies themselves, the marketing strategy aimed to evoke curiosity and allure. A professional photoshoot was conducted, capturing a model in evening gowns as she gracefully traversed a red carpet. With her face obscured, the model served as a mysterious guide beyond the traditional confines of the red carpet experience. Clutched in her hand was a Society Awards exclusive trophy, serving as the focal point of the image.
While the trophy commanded attention, viewers couldn't help but be captivated by the enigmatic allure of the woman herself. Who was she? What remarkable achievement had she attained? And what awaited beyond the glamour of the red carpet? These questions invited audiences to contemplate the deeper significance of awards.
This marketing approach emphasized that an award is more than just a trophy—it represents the culmination of greatness and excellence. By showcasing the model and trophy in tandem, the campaign highlighted the inherent connection between the individual's achievements and the iconic symbol of recognition they receive. Both worthy of the finest art.
Assets created included (but not limited to):
1. Billboard (Adams Outdoor asset)
2. Charlotte Douglas International Airport Terminal Walkway Takeover (4 walls)
3. Charlotte Douglas International Airport Escalator Takeover
4. Charlotte Douglas International Airport Baggage Claim & Terminal Video
5. Bank of America Tower in Legacy Union 4K LED Video Wall (64 feet wide by 36 feet high)
6. Charlotte Transit Signage
7. Website
8. E-mail marketing campaigns & social content
9. Interactive Mobile-App
Credits
Creative Director: Ming Lam
Production Manager: McKenna Lush
Public Relations: Anna Stallmann Communications
Creative Production: Elements Studio
Exhibit Photography: Heather Ison