13. A reactive moment of heightened emotions - characterised
by fear, denial and panic as people grieve normalcy.
“I want clear information and utility”
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1. RESPONSE 2. RECOVERY 3. REVIVAL
Evaluate and recalibrate: as we come to terms with the
new reality we begin to find our feet again as a
collective.
“I want utility and support”
A proactive moment of considered action -
we leave limitations behind and rebuild, deciding on what to keep
or discard.
“I want hope and optimism”
Y
=
An
oversimplified
infection
curve
X = Time — 12-18 Months
We identified three phases to this crisis
14. 1. RESPONSE
A reactive moment of heightened emotions - characterised
by fear, denial and panic as people grieve normalcy.
“I want clear information and utility”
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We identified three phases to this crisis and focused on the 2 we felt we could help brands navigate
2. RECOVERY 3. REVIVAL
Evaluate and recalibrate: as we come to terms with the
new reality we begin to find our feet again as a
collective.
“I want utility and support”
A proactive moment of considered action -
we leave limitations behind and rebuild, deciding on what to keep
or discard.
“I want hope and optimism”
Y
=
An
oversimplified
infection
curve
X = Time — 12-18 Months
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Uncertainty
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RECOVERY REVIVAL
Lead by being
helpful and
avoid being a
brand that feels
opportunistic
#2
#1
Show direction
and clarity
People are
looking for
comfort and
familiarity
#3
Act on the
shared values
of the company
People will
remember the
companies that
made a
difference
#1
Break away
from tradition
Identify new
opportunities
with the
resources
you have
#2
Think about
how you can
‘adapt’ your
purpose
so people will
care
#3
Reassess the
meaning of
your brand
values
17. Identify new needs
you can serve
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EMERGING
VALUE:
STRATEGIC
IMPERATIVE:
OBJECTIVE:
PURPOSE:
POSITIONING:
VALUES:
4Ps:
OPEN SOURCE
GENEROSITY
COLLECTIVE
COMPASSION
CAUTIOUS
LIBERATION
FRUGAL
FUTRES
Defend the core Differentiate your
product offering Build your reputation
# #2 #3 #4
Stay true to yours, but adapt to prove why people should care
PRODUCT PLACE PRICE PROMOTION
New ideas that
serve new needs
Distribute in a way that enables
everyone to benefit
Maximise availability and usability
e.g dynamic pricing
Value initiatives and helping people
reconnect and appreciate ‘the new normal’
Focus on your customers and become a comforting
choice that feels familiar
Create clear white space between products, people
will be looking for binary choices more than ever
Develop ‘value’ initiatives that build trust and lift
positive perceptions of the brand
FROM
Freedom
Exploration
Confidence
TO:
Hope
Care
Optimism
Reassess the meaning and relevance of your values
(e.g. they could shift to ones like ‘Self-Aware’, ‘Humility’, ‘Inclusion’, ‘Positivity’ - tone will never be more important)