Case Study
Viaero Wireless
Featured Project
Viaero Wireless, a leading telecommunications provider in rural markets across Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming, sought to sharpen its brand focus to compete more effectively against larger rivals and to strengthen its connection with local communities. Cranium Agency was entrusted with the task of executing a comprehensive rebranding initiative aimed at elevating Viaero’s marketplace presence, modernizing its identity, and aligning with evolving consumer expectations.
Services
Brand Refresh
Brand Position
Corporate Identity
Campaign Development
Digital Marketing
Graphic Design
THE WORK AND RESULTS
Brand Research:
Cranium Agency commenced the project with extensive brand research, an essential first step to understanding Viaero Wireless’ current positioning, strengths, weaknesses, and the competitive landscape. Surveys and focus groups were conducted with existing customers, non-customers, industry analysts, and internal stakeholders. Key insights revealed that while consumers valued Viaero’s strong network coverage and personal customer service, the brand lacked emotional engagement and modern appeal.
Brand Refresh:
Armed with research insights, Cranium Agency embarked on refreshing Viaero Wireless’ brand to resonate better with its audience. This involved refining the brand message to highlight core values of reliability, community focus, and personalized service. We crafted a new brand narrative that positioned Viaero as not just a service provider, but as a community partner.
Brand Positioning:
A reinvigorated brand positioning was developed, emphasizing “Strengthening Local Connectivity.” This positioned Viaero as a champion of local communities, offering robust telecom solutions tailored to the unique needs of rural America. The positioning strategy aimed to differentiate Viaero from impersonal national competitors by underscoring its commitment to high-touch customer service and community engagement.
Corporate Identity:
Cranium Agency redesigned all facets of Viaero’s corporate identity to reflect the refreshed brand. This included a new graphic standard guide symbolizing connectivity and community, a vibrant color palette reflecting energy and warmth, and an updated typography style conveying modernity and approachability. All visual elements were designed to ensure consistency across media and touchpoints.
Campaign Development:
To introduce the new brand, Cranium orchestrated a comprehensive campaign encompassing digital, social media, print, and in-store promotions. A key element was the “Strengthening Local Connectivity” campaign, which utilized storytelling to bring the refreshed brand message to life. Testimonials from satisfied customers and features on local partnerships were central to the narrative, enhancing brand relatability and emotional resonance.
Graphic Design:
The visual representation of Viaero’s new identity was meticulously crafted. High-impact graphics and imagery were used across all marketing materials to ensure brand elements were fresh and engaging. With a focus on vibrant, community-focused visuals, the design team ensured that everything from digital ads to billboards communicated the essence of the new brand identity.
Results:
The rebranding initiative for Viaero Wireless by Cranium Agency was a resounding success. The refreshed brand attracted increased consumer attention and engagement. Customer satisfaction improved significantly, with positive feedback on the enhanced visual identity and more relatable messaging. The cohesive brand experience distinguished Viaero as a leader in the regional telecom sector, cementing its position as a vital, customer-centric service provider in the rural markets it serves.
Conclusion:
Through strategic research, creative innovation, and focused execution, Cranium Agency successfully transformed Viaero Wireless’ brand into a dynamic and effective tool for business growth. The revitalized brand not only reinforced Viaero’s market position but also deepened its connection with existing customers and attracted a new audience, proving the power of a well-executed rebranding strategy.
“There is no other brand consultant I would rather work with than Alex Valderrama. He is strategic, perceptive and a creative force that enables companies to take a step back and think about things differently. His company was very flexible to our needs and helped drive our corporate re-branded execution. Working as an extension of our creative team, Alex motivated and managed our design team, facilitating the creative process and delivering above and beyond expectations.
If you are looking to change and switch up your branded image then I highly recommend Alex and his company Cranium. They will not disappoint.”