NBCUniversal
Increasing Pro-Social Awareness by Rebranding NBC's 30 Year Old Initiative, The More You Know
NBC
Rebranding a Talent-Led 30 Year Pro-Social Initative to Inspire the Next Generation
Services Provided
Creative Direction
Concept
Design
Motion
Logo / Identity Design
Copy
Apparel

The NBCUCreative Group within Corporate Communications, was asked to comprehensively redesign and rebrand NBC's The More You Know. This is a 30-year old public service initiative dedicated to promoting inclusion, diversity, equity, and awareness.


In 2020, to commemorate its 30th anniversary, the campaign's focus was strategically shifted to women's rights and empowerment. This project presented a significant opportunity to revitalize a long-standing initiative, requiring the development of a campaign that honored its original mission while resonating with contemporary cultural and social dynamics. Our primary objective was to leverage the program's three-decade legacy of pro-social advocacy by infusing it with a modern, relatable tone and delivery.


A complete reimagining of the logo and brand identity, coupled with the production of new video content featuring prominent talent from across the NBCUniversal network. Concurrently, we collaborated on a comprehensive redesign of the online platform to ensure seamless brand consistency and alignment with our strategic goals.

At Arnell Group (for Peter Arnell), & under the additional direction of Mike Doyle, I contributed to a comprehensive brand redesign initiative for Pepsi. This involved working within a branding design team to develop multiple, dynamically conceptual distinct iterations in a collaborative team.

Concept
Upon the project's completion, and after leaving Arnell, I chose to re-evaluate, revisit and re-examine one of the more successful custom typographic logo/identity out-takes I had contributed in the exploratory. One that was not selected as the final design, and make into a more rounded strategic campaign. It focuses on emphasizing brand authenticity and individual expression. You Be You. A potential campaign narrative would challenge prevailing norms and foster a culture where individuality is not only accepted but celebrated. It would explore a world where aspirations are pursued without regret, and external limitations are disregarded, resonating with a consumer base seeking genuine connection and empowerment.

Execution
What is shown here are a series of strategic explorations for a more profound evolution of the Pepsi brand. These concepts reimagine Pepsi by prioritizing authentic human expression, unifying brand identity while simultaneously enhancing product differentiation through distinct flavor-specific designs and a 'special edition' white can.

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