CULTURAL STORYTELLING THAT DRIVES TRAVEL INSPIRATION
K-beauty is known the world over, but South Korea is more than that. Korea is an experiential extravaganza that captivates, and that’s what Hamazaki Wong set out to convey in its destination marketing campaign for Korea Tourism Organization.
Through an integrated media and creative strategy, Korea’s rich cultural offerings were showcased. The campaign encouraged travellers to explore Seoul and beyond, – to visit hidden local gems, UNESCO World Heritage sites, authentic culinary experiences, the global influence of K-pop and K-dramas and, of course, K-beauty!
Through a storytelling approach with English and French language creative, editorial content, digital advertising, social media, influencer partnerships, and community media, the campaign successfully connected with targeted audiences across key Canadian cities. The result: transformed destination awareness was converted into meaningful travel consideration exceeding traditional engagement metrics in the travel sector. It’s truly a beautiful thing.
Services:
Integrated Campaign Strategy
Creative Strategy & Development
Advertorial planning and development
Social Media Marketing
Digital Advertising
Influencer Marketing
Media Planning & Buying
Community Media Strategy
Campaign Analytics & Optimization
TV and Online Video Spot
English / French
Multilingual Digital Ad
Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese / Punjabi
TV and Online Video Spot
English / French
ONLINE VIDEO AD
Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese / Punjabi
CMSI Campaign
This BCLC campaign used vibrant neon visuals to spark emotion and highlight the broader appeal of casinos beyond gaming. Eye-catching design and interactive elements attracted a younger audience, while smart copy and strategic media drove strong engagement. Despite being cut short by COVID-19, the campaign exceeded goals by over 50%.
Social Media AD
Ruyi Branding
Bicultural naming and branding — Hamazaki Wong developed a new naming and brand lexicon hierarchy for the BCLC’s Baccarat game, rebranding it Ruiyi (from Easy Baccarat). The name, Ruyi, is infused with cultural value, meaning ‘as you wish’ in Chinese, an aspirational statement that also rolls off the tongue in English. In this context, we also developed sub-brands that defined the side bets of the game, in both English and Chinese, highlighting the significance and potential ‘luck’ in each language, while capturing cultural sensibilities of prosperity and status — all while ensuring compatibility between the two languages especially for those who are bilingual. Juggling all these variables required some deft thinking and we rose to the occasion.
Bicultural Branding
INFLUENCER AD
Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese / Punjabi