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samsung staron

solid surface and quartz countertops advertising campaign series

Brenda oversaw the strategic development of this campaign at a prior agency. Samsung, known as a world-class leader in technology, created and began manufacturing Staron, a solid surface and quartz product in South Korea and Europe in the mid-1990s. Commonly used for kitchen countertops and bathroom vanities, Staron entered a highly competitive US marketplace in 1999.

Staron is a durable, stain-resistant, hygienic, and easy to clean and maintain product that is attractive and cost-effective for residential and commercial projects. Staron is a nonporous material effectively resisting mildew and bacteria with everyday cleaning methods.

The overall strategy was to introduce Staron to the US at a time of increasing competition in the solid surface countertop marketplace. In order to stand out from the competition, a unique and eye-catching campaign was created that focused on the product rather than showing the product in an environment setting such as a kitchen or bathroom. This enabled the product as the “hero” and showcase innovation that is part of the Samsung tradition. In order to capture the everyday features and benefits of the product, key props were used to creatively convey the overall message.

Results:

  • 2004 Architectural Record Excellence in Advertising Awards, Honorable Mention

Additional samples:

Posted by permission from Samsung Staron. Executed at Purdie Rogers.

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