WHKA FM 87.7 Brand Identity

Our Client

  • WHKA FM 87.7
    • A small local radio station playing a diverse selection of music, including classic favorites.

WHKA Originally

  • No social media presence.
  • Only 11 followers.
  • Dated logo.
  • Lack of a proper website; exclusively available on TuneIN.

The Question

  • Identify WHKA's purpose, target audience, perception goals, and overall objectives.
  • The Problem: The client lacked direction on where and how to initiate improvements.

Establishing the Brand Identity

Target Audience

    • College students (UConn).
    • Objective: Reintroduce classics from the 60s to the 2000s to the younger generation.
    • Cohesive retro theme across logo, website, and social media.

The Deliverables

Logo Redesign:

Website Revamp:

Social Media Marketing Plan:

  • Active weekly posts.
  • Content calendar creation.
  • Strategic hashtag use for wider reach.
  • Hashtags: #MusicNostalgia, #collegeradio, #VintageVibes, #radiolife, #localradio, #TBT, #radiorewind.
  • Marketing Budget: $200.

Content & Marketing Bundle:

  • Flyers & Marketing Incentives:

    • Flyers around campus.
    • "Guess the Song & Win a Dunkin Gift Card" campaign.
    • JBL Speaker Instagram giveaway.
  • Content & Marketing Bundle:

    • Content for the next few weeks.
    • Detailed content calendar.
    • Marketing budget options for 2024, including a guide, color palette, and Instagram guidelines.

Results:

  • Strengthened online presence.
  • Impressive 1045.45% increase in followers.
  • Improved and informative website.
  • Organically reached a larger target audience.
  • Established a clear brand identity and creative direction for WHKA's future initiatives.

Team:

Gabriella Shorr

Matthew Freeman

Eimear McGowan

Sydney Salomon


This entry was posted in 2023.