AVG
AVG is the number three Internet security company in the world, with more than 70 million users. Their competitors are bundled into the sale of a new PC, so AVG needed to create a brand voice powerful enough to break the cycle of renewal and drive consumers to actively switch to AVG.
STRATEGY
Create a strategy that would differentiate AVG from the competition from a brand perspective. Build a big idea powerful enough to challenge the leaders who outspend AVG ten fold.
A “more human” approach to Internet security was brought to life through the establishment of hugsforhackers.org. National print and Digital targeting key business opinion formers launched the story that AVG is putting hackers out of work.
RESULTS
Dramatic growth in the number of US users (50MM to 85MM) and increased brand recognition.