SlideShare una empresa de Scribd logo
1 de 28
Effective communication:
the key to building BRT success
Canadian Urban Transit Association
November 11, 2007
Today’s Agenda
 What is a brand?
 How does it work?
 Viva, York Region
 Lessons learned
What is a brand?
A brand is an idea
and perceived value,
formed by its intended
audience, based on a
company’s culture,
product, and service.
A brand isn’t what we say it is…
it’s what people think it is
More than just a mark
 Logo
 symbolizes all the things you want your
customer to believe about you
 connects to the idea
 Idea behind the logo is key
Steps in the branding
process
 Market analysis
 Brand architecture
 A big idea
 Marketing communications
 Employee involvement
 Measurement
Coffee…or an experience?
 “We care about giving
our customers a
personal and enjoyable
experience in an
environment where they
can relax with a good
cup of coffee, share a
treat with friends, find a
gift for a family member
or discover new music.”
Case Study: Viva BRT
610,000
935,000
1,505,000
150,000
290,000
455,000
800,000
But…
 There was skepticism
 York is among the
wealthiest areas in
Canada
 There was the media
 Who could say nothing
good
However…
 There was leadership
 Local support for transit improvements
 There was the plan
 That changed the landscape
Goal: motivate behavioural change
Building the Brand
Scope and Work Plan
Speed, comfort and difference
are important to customers
Market Research
Key Insight
Transportation is perceived to be
a chore “between” the things that
really matter – home, work,
shopping and friends.
Difference
Spirited
Friendly
New
Innovative
Comfort
Clean
Upscale
Crisp
Convenience
Fast
Frequent
Reliable
Prompt
Brand goal: uniquely great transit
Brand promise: great everyday moments
Brand Foundation
Naming
aliveconnectedon the movehappy
Brand Creative
Brand Creative
Marketing and Communication
• white
Results
 System-wide
boardings are up over
35%
 Weekday Viva transit
boardings are
approaching 31,000
 Transit mode share is
increasing
In less than two years…
Importance of public transit
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Top Priority Medium Priority Low Priority
2003
2006
Comfortable
Reliable
Convenient
High-tech
Good value
Fast
Convenient
Fast
Frequent
Reliable
Prompt
High approval and awareness
Comfortable
Clean
Upscale
Crisp Different
Spirited
Friendly
New
Innovative
Lessons learned
 Research Research Research…Repeat
 Get support of key decision makers
 Treat public transit like any other product
How to persuade
Excellent
Service
Delivery
Positive
Brand
Image
+
=
Success
Thank you.

Más contenido relacionado

Similar a Effective communication - the key to building bus rapid transit (BRT) success

The Ultimate Playbook for Building Communities, Superfans & Evangelists for Y...
The Ultimate Playbook for Building Communities, Superfans & Evangelists for Y...The Ultimate Playbook for Building Communities, Superfans & Evangelists for Y...
The Ultimate Playbook for Building Communities, Superfans & Evangelists for Y...Traction Conf
 
Social media and retail banking
Social media and retail bankingSocial media and retail banking
Social media and retail bankingInfosys Finacle
 
The Science Behind Economic Development Branding
The Science Behind Economic Development BrandingThe Science Behind Economic Development Branding
The Science Behind Economic Development BrandingAtlas Integrated
 
Na co2011. National Association of Counties
Na co2011. National Association of CountiesNa co2011. National Association of Counties
Na co2011. National Association of CountiesCreative Company, Inc.
 
IEDC Atlas Branding Your Community & Engaging Talent
IEDC Atlas Branding Your Community & Engaging TalentIEDC Atlas Branding Your Community & Engaging Talent
IEDC Atlas Branding Your Community & Engaging TalentAtlas Integrated
 
Branding Brunswick MD
Branding Brunswick MDBranding Brunswick MD
Branding Brunswick MDChristina May
 
MEA Digital Agency Credentials
MEA Digital Agency CredentialsMEA Digital Agency Credentials
MEA Digital Agency CredentialsCathleen Ryan
 
CASE STUDY: High Road Communications' Brighter Life for Sun Life Financial
CASE STUDY: High Road Communications' Brighter Life for Sun Life Financial CASE STUDY: High Road Communications' Brighter Life for Sun Life Financial
CASE STUDY: High Road Communications' Brighter Life for Sun Life Financial Sun Life Financial Canada
 
Profile raising: the power of your brand
Profile raising: the power of your brandProfile raising: the power of your brand
Profile raising: the power of your brandCommunityWaikato
 
Five ways to crack content marketing ROI
Five ways to crack content marketing ROIFive ways to crack content marketing ROI
Five ways to crack content marketing ROIB2B Marketing
 
Wake Up Your Marketing Seminar Presentation
Wake Up Your Marketing Seminar PresentationWake Up Your Marketing Seminar Presentation
Wake Up Your Marketing Seminar PresentationBrand Inspiration
 
Better marketingforbiggersales
Better marketingforbiggersalesBetter marketingforbiggersales
Better marketingforbiggersalesJennifer Morrow
 
Better marketingforbiggersales
Better marketingforbiggersalesBetter marketingforbiggersales
Better marketingforbiggersalesJennifer Morrow
 
The Age of Relevance – Mark Curtis, Fjord
The Age of Relevance – Mark Curtis, FjordThe Age of Relevance – Mark Curtis, Fjord
The Age of Relevance – Mark Curtis, FjordAccenture Italia
 
From Digitisation To Content Creation
From Digitisation To Content CreationFrom Digitisation To Content Creation
From Digitisation To Content CreationNicholas Poole
 
The Brand Loop
The Brand LoopThe Brand Loop
The Brand Loopcdisantis
 
Advance with Sparky's
Advance with Sparky'sAdvance with Sparky's
Advance with Sparky'swildthink
 

Similar a Effective communication - the key to building bus rapid transit (BRT) success (20)

The Ultimate Playbook for Building Communities, Superfans & Evangelists for Y...
The Ultimate Playbook for Building Communities, Superfans & Evangelists for Y...The Ultimate Playbook for Building Communities, Superfans & Evangelists for Y...
The Ultimate Playbook for Building Communities, Superfans & Evangelists for Y...
 
Social media and retail banking
Social media and retail bankingSocial media and retail banking
Social media and retail banking
 
OTAMarketingJune2012
OTAMarketingJune2012OTAMarketingJune2012
OTAMarketingJune2012
 
Portfolio
PortfolioPortfolio
Portfolio
 
The Science Behind Economic Development Branding
The Science Behind Economic Development BrandingThe Science Behind Economic Development Branding
The Science Behind Economic Development Branding
 
Na co2011. National Association of Counties
Na co2011. National Association of CountiesNa co2011. National Association of Counties
Na co2011. National Association of Counties
 
IEDC Atlas Branding Your Community & Engaging Talent
IEDC Atlas Branding Your Community & Engaging TalentIEDC Atlas Branding Your Community & Engaging Talent
IEDC Atlas Branding Your Community & Engaging Talent
 
CMDPortfolio2016
CMDPortfolio2016CMDPortfolio2016
CMDPortfolio2016
 
Branding Brunswick MD
Branding Brunswick MDBranding Brunswick MD
Branding Brunswick MD
 
MEA Digital Agency Credentials
MEA Digital Agency CredentialsMEA Digital Agency Credentials
MEA Digital Agency Credentials
 
CASE STUDY: High Road Communications' Brighter Life for Sun Life Financial
CASE STUDY: High Road Communications' Brighter Life for Sun Life Financial CASE STUDY: High Road Communications' Brighter Life for Sun Life Financial
CASE STUDY: High Road Communications' Brighter Life for Sun Life Financial
 
Profile raising: the power of your brand
Profile raising: the power of your brandProfile raising: the power of your brand
Profile raising: the power of your brand
 
Five ways to crack content marketing ROI
Five ways to crack content marketing ROIFive ways to crack content marketing ROI
Five ways to crack content marketing ROI
 
Wake Up Your Marketing Seminar Presentation
Wake Up Your Marketing Seminar PresentationWake Up Your Marketing Seminar Presentation
Wake Up Your Marketing Seminar Presentation
 
Better marketingforbiggersales
Better marketingforbiggersalesBetter marketingforbiggersales
Better marketingforbiggersales
 
Better marketingforbiggersales
Better marketingforbiggersalesBetter marketingforbiggersales
Better marketingforbiggersales
 
The Age of Relevance – Mark Curtis, Fjord
The Age of Relevance – Mark Curtis, FjordThe Age of Relevance – Mark Curtis, Fjord
The Age of Relevance – Mark Curtis, Fjord
 
From Digitisation To Content Creation
From Digitisation To Content CreationFrom Digitisation To Content Creation
From Digitisation To Content Creation
 
The Brand Loop
The Brand LoopThe Brand Loop
The Brand Loop
 
Advance with Sparky's
Advance with Sparky'sAdvance with Sparky's
Advance with Sparky's
 

Último

2024 SEO Trends for Business Success (WSA)
2024 SEO Trends for Business Success (WSA)2024 SEO Trends for Business Success (WSA)
2024 SEO Trends for Business Success (WSA)Jomer Gregorio
 
(Generative) AI & Marketing: - Out of the Hype - Empowering the Marketing M...
(Generative) AI & Marketing: - Out of the Hype - Empowering the Marketing M...(Generative) AI & Marketing: - Out of the Hype - Empowering the Marketing M...
(Generative) AI & Marketing: - Out of the Hype - Empowering the Marketing M...Hugues Rey
 
Most Influential HR Leaders Leading the Corporate World, 2024 (Final file).pdf
Most Influential HR Leaders Leading the Corporate World, 2024 (Final file).pdfMost Influential HR Leaders Leading the Corporate World, 2024 (Final file).pdf
Most Influential HR Leaders Leading the Corporate World, 2024 (Final file).pdfCIO Business World
 
The power of SEO-driven market intelligence
The power of SEO-driven market intelligenceThe power of SEO-driven market intelligence
The power of SEO-driven market intelligenceHinde Lamrani
 
What are the 4 characteristics of CTAs that convert?
What are the 4 characteristics of CTAs that convert?What are the 4 characteristics of CTAs that convert?
What are the 4 characteristics of CTAs that convert?Juan Pineda
 
Call Girls In Aerocity Delhi ❤️8860477959 Good Looking Escorts In 24/7 Delhi NCR
Call Girls In Aerocity Delhi ❤️8860477959 Good Looking Escorts In 24/7 Delhi NCRCall Girls In Aerocity Delhi ❤️8860477959 Good Looking Escorts In 24/7 Delhi NCR
Call Girls In Aerocity Delhi ❤️8860477959 Good Looking Escorts In 24/7 Delhi NCRlizamodels9
 
Talent Management for mba 3rd sem useful
Talent Management for mba 3rd sem usefulTalent Management for mba 3rd sem useful
Talent Management for mba 3rd sem usefulAtifaArbar
 
Master the Art of Digital Recruitment in Asia.pdf
Master the Art of Digital Recruitment in Asia.pdfMaster the Art of Digital Recruitment in Asia.pdf
Master the Art of Digital Recruitment in Asia.pdfHigher Education Marketing
 
Call Girls in Lajpat Nagar Delhi 💯Call Us 🔝8264348440🔝
Call Girls in Lajpat Nagar Delhi 💯Call Us 🔝8264348440🔝Call Girls in Lajpat Nagar Delhi 💯Call Us 🔝8264348440🔝
Call Girls in Lajpat Nagar Delhi 💯Call Us 🔝8264348440🔝soniya singh
 
5 Digital Marketing Tips | Devherds Software Solutions
5 Digital Marketing Tips | Devherds Software Solutions5 Digital Marketing Tips | Devherds Software Solutions
5 Digital Marketing Tips | Devherds Software SolutionsDevherds Software Solutions
 
From Chance to Choice - Tactical Link Building for International SEO
From Chance to Choice - Tactical Link Building for International SEOFrom Chance to Choice - Tactical Link Building for International SEO
From Chance to Choice - Tactical Link Building for International SEOSzymon Słowik
 
Fueling A_B experiments with behavioral insights (1).pdf
Fueling A_B experiments with behavioral insights (1).pdfFueling A_B experiments with behavioral insights (1).pdf
Fueling A_B experiments with behavioral insights (1).pdfVWO
 
Inbound Marekting 2.0 - The Paradigm Shift in Marketing | Axon Garside
Inbound Marekting 2.0 - The Paradigm Shift in Marketing | Axon GarsideInbound Marekting 2.0 - The Paradigm Shift in Marketing | Axon Garside
Inbound Marekting 2.0 - The Paradigm Shift in Marketing | Axon Garsiderobwhite630290
 
Jai Institute for Parenting Program Guide
Jai Institute for Parenting Program GuideJai Institute for Parenting Program Guide
Jai Institute for Parenting Program Guidekiva6
 
The Evolution of Internet : How consumers use technology and its impact on th...
The Evolution of Internet : How consumers use technology and its impact on th...The Evolution of Internet : How consumers use technology and its impact on th...
The Evolution of Internet : How consumers use technology and its impact on th...sowmyrao14
 
2024's Top PPC Tactics: Triple Your Google Ads Local Leads
2024's Top PPC Tactics: Triple Your Google Ads Local Leads2024's Top PPC Tactics: Triple Your Google Ads Local Leads
2024's Top PPC Tactics: Triple Your Google Ads Local LeadsSearch Engine Journal
 
What I learned from auditing over 1,000,000 websites - SERP Conf 2024 Patrick...
What I learned from auditing over 1,000,000 websites - SERP Conf 2024 Patrick...What I learned from auditing over 1,000,000 websites - SERP Conf 2024 Patrick...
What I learned from auditing over 1,000,000 websites - SERP Conf 2024 Patrick...Ahrefs
 
Common Culture: Paul Willis Symbolic Creativity
Common Culture: Paul Willis Symbolic CreativityCommon Culture: Paul Willis Symbolic Creativity
Common Culture: Paul Willis Symbolic CreativityMonishka Adhikari
 
top marketing posters - Fresh Spar Technologies - Manojkumar C
top marketing posters - Fresh Spar Technologies - Manojkumar Ctop marketing posters - Fresh Spar Technologies - Manojkumar C
top marketing posters - Fresh Spar Technologies - Manojkumar CManojkumar C
 
Codes and Conventions of Film Magazine Covers.pptx
Codes and Conventions of Film Magazine Covers.pptxCodes and Conventions of Film Magazine Covers.pptx
Codes and Conventions of Film Magazine Covers.pptxGeorgeCulica
 

Último (20)

2024 SEO Trends for Business Success (WSA)
2024 SEO Trends for Business Success (WSA)2024 SEO Trends for Business Success (WSA)
2024 SEO Trends for Business Success (WSA)
 
(Generative) AI & Marketing: - Out of the Hype - Empowering the Marketing M...
(Generative) AI & Marketing: - Out of the Hype - Empowering the Marketing M...(Generative) AI & Marketing: - Out of the Hype - Empowering the Marketing M...
(Generative) AI & Marketing: - Out of the Hype - Empowering the Marketing M...
 
Most Influential HR Leaders Leading the Corporate World, 2024 (Final file).pdf
Most Influential HR Leaders Leading the Corporate World, 2024 (Final file).pdfMost Influential HR Leaders Leading the Corporate World, 2024 (Final file).pdf
Most Influential HR Leaders Leading the Corporate World, 2024 (Final file).pdf
 
The power of SEO-driven market intelligence
The power of SEO-driven market intelligenceThe power of SEO-driven market intelligence
The power of SEO-driven market intelligence
 
What are the 4 characteristics of CTAs that convert?
What are the 4 characteristics of CTAs that convert?What are the 4 characteristics of CTAs that convert?
What are the 4 characteristics of CTAs that convert?
 
Call Girls In Aerocity Delhi ❤️8860477959 Good Looking Escorts In 24/7 Delhi NCR
Call Girls In Aerocity Delhi ❤️8860477959 Good Looking Escorts In 24/7 Delhi NCRCall Girls In Aerocity Delhi ❤️8860477959 Good Looking Escorts In 24/7 Delhi NCR
Call Girls In Aerocity Delhi ❤️8860477959 Good Looking Escorts In 24/7 Delhi NCR
 
Talent Management for mba 3rd sem useful
Talent Management for mba 3rd sem usefulTalent Management for mba 3rd sem useful
Talent Management for mba 3rd sem useful
 
Master the Art of Digital Recruitment in Asia.pdf
Master the Art of Digital Recruitment in Asia.pdfMaster the Art of Digital Recruitment in Asia.pdf
Master the Art of Digital Recruitment in Asia.pdf
 
Call Girls in Lajpat Nagar Delhi 💯Call Us 🔝8264348440🔝
Call Girls in Lajpat Nagar Delhi 💯Call Us 🔝8264348440🔝Call Girls in Lajpat Nagar Delhi 💯Call Us 🔝8264348440🔝
Call Girls in Lajpat Nagar Delhi 💯Call Us 🔝8264348440🔝
 
5 Digital Marketing Tips | Devherds Software Solutions
5 Digital Marketing Tips | Devherds Software Solutions5 Digital Marketing Tips | Devherds Software Solutions
5 Digital Marketing Tips | Devherds Software Solutions
 
From Chance to Choice - Tactical Link Building for International SEO
From Chance to Choice - Tactical Link Building for International SEOFrom Chance to Choice - Tactical Link Building for International SEO
From Chance to Choice - Tactical Link Building for International SEO
 
Fueling A_B experiments with behavioral insights (1).pdf
Fueling A_B experiments with behavioral insights (1).pdfFueling A_B experiments with behavioral insights (1).pdf
Fueling A_B experiments with behavioral insights (1).pdf
 
Inbound Marekting 2.0 - The Paradigm Shift in Marketing | Axon Garside
Inbound Marekting 2.0 - The Paradigm Shift in Marketing | Axon GarsideInbound Marekting 2.0 - The Paradigm Shift in Marketing | Axon Garside
Inbound Marekting 2.0 - The Paradigm Shift in Marketing | Axon Garside
 
Jai Institute for Parenting Program Guide
Jai Institute for Parenting Program GuideJai Institute for Parenting Program Guide
Jai Institute for Parenting Program Guide
 
The Evolution of Internet : How consumers use technology and its impact on th...
The Evolution of Internet : How consumers use technology and its impact on th...The Evolution of Internet : How consumers use technology and its impact on th...
The Evolution of Internet : How consumers use technology and its impact on th...
 
2024's Top PPC Tactics: Triple Your Google Ads Local Leads
2024's Top PPC Tactics: Triple Your Google Ads Local Leads2024's Top PPC Tactics: Triple Your Google Ads Local Leads
2024's Top PPC Tactics: Triple Your Google Ads Local Leads
 
What I learned from auditing over 1,000,000 websites - SERP Conf 2024 Patrick...
What I learned from auditing over 1,000,000 websites - SERP Conf 2024 Patrick...What I learned from auditing over 1,000,000 websites - SERP Conf 2024 Patrick...
What I learned from auditing over 1,000,000 websites - SERP Conf 2024 Patrick...
 
Common Culture: Paul Willis Symbolic Creativity
Common Culture: Paul Willis Symbolic CreativityCommon Culture: Paul Willis Symbolic Creativity
Common Culture: Paul Willis Symbolic Creativity
 
top marketing posters - Fresh Spar Technologies - Manojkumar C
top marketing posters - Fresh Spar Technologies - Manojkumar Ctop marketing posters - Fresh Spar Technologies - Manojkumar C
top marketing posters - Fresh Spar Technologies - Manojkumar C
 
Codes and Conventions of Film Magazine Covers.pptx
Codes and Conventions of Film Magazine Covers.pptxCodes and Conventions of Film Magazine Covers.pptx
Codes and Conventions of Film Magazine Covers.pptx
 

Effective communication - the key to building bus rapid transit (BRT) success