SNAPSHOT
EGYM found itself in troubled waters when the original agency contracted to reimagine their brand and launch corresponding digital activations dropped the ball. BRINK stepped in midstream to help position EGYM as a premium yet approachable global fitness and wellness brand that spoke to gym owners, members, and employees. Mere months later, EGYM had a compelling global brand strategy that was activated in the form of a new website, mobile and tablet resources, and physical marketing materials.
Chief Marketing Officer
SERVICES
Workshops
Customer segmentation
Persona development
Messaging and positioning
Visual design
Platform evaluation
Product Architecture
Platform evaluation
Platform evaluation
Platform evaluation
Website Redesign And Build
Brand positioning
UX design
Visual design
Video production
Content strategy
Copywriting
WordPress to Acquia replatform
Analytics setup and optimization
Brand Activations
Sales enablement assets
Retail signage
Out-of-home applications
Trade booth design
Creative concepting for mobile and tablet
Brand Guidelines
Visual brand guidelines
Voice and tone guidelines
Editorial style guidelines
Internal brand rollout video
CLIENT
EGYM builds smart strength systems, digital workouts, and corporate wellness programs that are trusted everywhere from YMCA facilities to boutique recreation centers. The EGYM mission is to revolutionize the fitness market by making the gym workout experience both personalized and fun. When workout equipment is combined with EGYM hardware and software, gym-goers achieve powerful results.
SITUATION
EGYM was in a prime position to reach a diverse global audience if they could successfully connect to gym owners, members, and personal trainers through compelling web, mobile, and retail activations. Six months in, progress stalled when the original agency could not perform successfully. EGYM turned to BRINK to step in midstream and help them hone a new creative identity that would strategically position them in the fitness market and bring their unique fitness services to life through a complex omnichannel activation.
Key Challenges
- Create a brand strategy and creative identity in two months to meet the pre-existing schedule
- Position EGYM as a premium yet approachable fitness and wellness brand that appeals to diverse audiences
- Design and launch the brand in multiple regions during a global pandemic
- Select an enterprise web digital experience platform that fulfilled global technology requirements
- Activate the brand across multiple channels including web, mobile, and physical gym locations
WHY BRINK
EGYM was referred to BRINK by a global gym franchise. This personal referral from a contact in the fitness industry granted EGYM confidence that BRINK was the right choice. With an experienced and integrated team well-versed in brand activations and website design, EGYM felt that BRINK could not only step in and meet existing deadlines and expectations — but exceed them.
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APPROACH
At BRINK, all clients benefit from executive accountability, authentic collaboration, and a talented team that truly immerses themselves in order to activate against growth goals with unparalleled creativity and efficiency.
01 / DISCOVERY
The BRINK team traveled to EGYM headquarters in Germany to conduct a series of workshops, including customer segmentation and persona development. BRINK conducted extensive consumer research, undertook a thorough audit of current EGYM content, and analyzed the competitive landscape. Mood boards were developed that captured the spirit of EGYM and uncovered strategic positioning.
02 / STRATEGY
The discovery process revealed that if EGYM wanted to scale successfully, there were three main audiences they needed to target: gym owners, members, and employees. They needed a universal brand experience that could connect with all three of those audiences in order to facilitate adoption and expansion to new gym chains and markets.
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03 / POSITIONING
Fitness That Welcomes Multiple Audiences
Multiple audience segments were brought together under the inclusive umbrella concept of “fitness for life.” This ethos spoke to all gym members, whether they were working out in a retirement home or training for an Ironman. A welcoming yet results-driven user experience would serve double duty: to provide a compelling reason for gym owners to purchase EGYM equipment, and to compel trainers to use it. By reframing EGYM product offerings in this new architecture, BRINK was able to better position their value.
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04 / DESIGN
Visual design merged with compelling content brought the EGYM offering to life in both digital and retail activations.
Inclusive Photography
On a newly replatformed website, photography was selected that showcased machine use cases for all ages, while copy speaks directly to the decision-makers for purchase: gym owners.
Functional Simplicity
A simple design allows EGYM equipment and technology to take center stage.
Real-World Activations
Retail activations included a trailer for in-person sales reps showing EGYM solutions in action. Key accounts such as YMCA and Gold’s Gym were provided with partnership signage and window decals that promoted both EYGM and the gyms they were supporting. A new logo design graced all assets, and digital and retail activations were created in both English and German to support EGYM’s global focus.
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Approach
05 / SCALABILITY
Technology and Brand Management
The new EGYM website is built on the Acquia platform to fulfill global use cases and position their website for future growth. Built on Drupal, Acquia allowed EGYM to scale internal operations and support the new platform long-term.
To support consistent messaging and branding across all company assets as they scale, BRINK developed formal guidelines to help anyone at EGYM develop on-brand written content and visual assets. We configured the guides on a searchable, cloud-based platform for seamless company-wide access.
IMPACT
EGYM successfully launched a new brand, a global re-platformed website, and retail activations during a global pandemic. In just 6 months, BRINK and EGYM collaborated to create:
A creative brand identity and a clear strategy that positions EGYM as a high quality fitness and wellness brand desired by gym owners, members, and personal trainers
- A comprehensive technology replatform that accommodates global EGYM operations
A new global website that activates the new EGYM brand in the market and tells a compelling story for each audience segment
- Additional activations for mobile and in-person experiences