State was spending $2.5 million annually for separate & overlapping ad agencies and marketing campaigns Governor proposed an unified state brand Goal: Provide an unified message for tourism & economic development Citizens voted for logo at welcome centers & online
Voice overs no longer have the “voice of God” announcer I.e. don pardo, johnny, ed macmahon Jeff Bridges for Duracell Richard Dreyfuss for Honda Gene Hackman – Lowes and Oppenhimer Funds consumers aren't eager to be ordered around by a stern baritone. Rather than obeying an authoritative voice, they look to the voice of a friend for guidance