The Creative Development Process 
From idea to execution 
and all the irrelevant stuff in-between 
20th 
NOV.
Set 
goals 
Discovery 
Crea1ve 
Brief 
Concept 
Develop 
Final 
approval 
Produce 
Launch 
Creative Development Process
Set 
goals 
Discovery 
Crea1ve 
Brief 
Concept 
Develop 
Final 
approval 
Produce 
Launch 
Creative Development Process
Creative Brief 
Accomplish what? 
Measure how? 
Convince whom? 
What’s the ONE THING? 
Believable because? 
Sound and feel how?
Case Study | Evolving the North Carolina Tourism Brand 
Deeper Connections 
Is about finding that next level where visitors 
more deeply connect 
With vast, tranquil beaches, miles of tightly clipped 
fairways, relaxing mountains, vibrant cities and hundreds 
of fun-filled excursions, North Carolina provides an ideal 
atmosphere to create “deeper connections” with places, 
friends, family and yourself.
Creative Brief 
Accomplish what? 
Measure how? 
Convince whom? 
What’s the ONE THING? 
Believable because? 
Sound and feel how? 
Increased visitation 
Inquiries, visitation, market share 
Upscale women, 35 – 54 in VA, SC, FL, 
GA, NY, PA, MD, TN 
Deeper connections 
Restful relaxation in a setting of genuine 
beauty inclusive of places, personalities, 
culture, history and activities 
Genuine. Smart. Moving.
Know what you’re really selling. 
It’s probably not a wheel.

The Creative Development Process: From Idea to Execution

  • 1.
    The Creative DevelopmentProcess From idea to execution and all the irrelevant stuff in-between 20th NOV.
  • 3.
    Set goals Discovery Crea1ve Brief Concept Develop Final approval Produce Launch Creative Development Process
  • 4.
    Set goals Discovery Crea1ve Brief Concept Develop Final approval Produce Launch Creative Development Process
  • 5.
    Creative Brief Accomplishwhat? Measure how? Convince whom? What’s the ONE THING? Believable because? Sound and feel how?
  • 6.
    Case Study |Evolving the North Carolina Tourism Brand Deeper Connections Is about finding that next level where visitors more deeply connect With vast, tranquil beaches, miles of tightly clipped fairways, relaxing mountains, vibrant cities and hundreds of fun-filled excursions, North Carolina provides an ideal atmosphere to create “deeper connections” with places, friends, family and yourself.
  • 7.
    Creative Brief Accomplishwhat? Measure how? Convince whom? What’s the ONE THING? Believable because? Sound and feel how? Increased visitation Inquiries, visitation, market share Upscale women, 35 – 54 in VA, SC, FL, GA, NY, PA, MD, TN Deeper connections Restful relaxation in a setting of genuine beauty inclusive of places, personalities, culture, history and activities Genuine. Smart. Moving.
  • 21.
    Know what you’rereally selling. It’s probably not a wheel.