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"Can do Colorado"

November 30, 2023

Written By:

Lauren Corna

"Its not wether you get knocked down"

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If you could be anyone you wanted to be, who would you be? How exciting is it to think that you could start a new chapter in your life in a whole new world? Without the limitations of the physical world and human constructs that have been created around you?

Well that’s where the Metaverse comes in. There are whole new worlds being created out there that will remove the physical limitations of life and allow you to chase your dreams and be who you want to be.

Sounds pretty exciting right? Let’s dig in a little more to understand what this might look like.

SO, WHAT IS THE METAVERSE?

Simply put, the Metaverse is the convergence of all the digital things you do online into one virtual experience.

In a sense, it already exists. We sit on Zoom calls, research on the web, talk on social media, buy things on Amazon, watch streaming events and online video, and play games. The Metaverse is already here.

But think of tying all of it together and removing some of the limitations that still exist in your physical life when you access the web.

But how is this all of the sudden now possible?

When I told my parents I was going to major in digital art, my decision was met with echoing questions:

“What even is that?”

“How are you going to make a living?”

Now 10 years out of college and as the Senior Digital Art Director at Karsh Hagan, I understand that these questions aren’t far from what we hear from prospects and clients on a daily basis.

“What is digital art, and how can it help our brand’s advertising strategy?” Let’s start from the top.

What is Digital Art?

Digital art is an artistic work or practice that uses digital technology as part of the creative or presentation process.

Digital art is all around us. It’s everywhere we look. From movies like Pixar’s ‘Toy Story’ to apps like Instagram, digital art has introduced modes of storytelling that were once impossible, making it a valuable and limitless tool for advertising.

Why is Digital Art a Successful Marketing Tactic?

Now, more than ever, we’re a visually driven society. It’s no coincidence that we’re naturally drawn to images, when you consider that 90% of the information processed by the brain is visual, and that our brain processes images 60,000 times faster than text. The brain’s preference for images even impacts how memory is formed as 80% of people remember what they see, compared to 20 percent of what they read. That makes digital art an especially important tactic for brands looking to create a campaign that’s as efficient as it is impactful.

What is the Difference Between Digital Art and Traditional Art?

When it comes to advertising, the difference between digital art and traditional art is simple. There are no gatekeepers. Anyone with a phone in their pocket and a little bit of creativity can create and share their art. Unlike the billboards or magazines of the past, online apps allow artists to instantly publish their work for free for all to see.

The success of digital art within that context comes down to ROI. Delivering the highest return on your investment requires the ability to measure, analyze, and adapt your strategy – it requires the ability to learn. Digital art is iterative and efficient – allowing us to easily track engagement rates that let us fail fast, tweak, and refine. We can then use that information to employ data-proven digital art across all marketing channels, ultimately delivering a product that best serves your brand and your audience.

How You Can Use Digital Art In Brand Advertising

At Karsh Hagan, we have used our understanding to create beautiful and effective marketing campaigns for our clients. For VISIT DENVER we created an immersive world that targeted convention planners all over the country. We created three unique videos, using 2.5D animation. These videos were seen by over 462,610 people and counting! Check out the work here:

At Karsh Hagan, we have used our understanding to create beautiful and effective marketing campaigns for our clients. For VISIT DENVER we created an immersive world that targeted convention planners all over the country. We created three unique videos, using 2.5D animation. These videos were seen by over 462,610 people and counting! Check out the work here:

HOW KARSH HAGAN HELPED GOVERNOR POLIS AND DORA HIGHLIGHT LOCAL BUSINESSES  

In March, COVID-19 caused the Governor of Colorado, Jared Polis, to issue a “Stay-at-Home” order, changing the way entire industries do business. Amid crisis and confusion, we helped recognize Colorado businesses that turned “can’t” into “can do.”

BUSINESSES BEGIN USING CREATIVE STRATEGY

As Colorado’s economy carefully emerged from the broad shutdown and gradually transitioned from “Stay-at-Home” to “Safer-at-Home” guidelines, state government agencies, including the Department of Regulatory Affairs (DORA), were tasked with raising awareness for businesses that were taking the public health orders seriously, but had also found innovative ways to continue serving their customers and clients while staying safe.

Following Karsh Hagan’s viral #StayHomeColorado social campaign, the Governor’s Office and DORA asked our Plan Ahead Team for help showcasing these local businesses.

An Instagram screenshot of Karsh Hagan’s viral COVID-19 social media campaign.

DEVELOPING A CAPTIVATING COVID CAMPAIGN

Moving quickly, Karsh Hagan developed our “Can Do Colorado” social media campaign to recognize small businesses across Colorado that turned "can’t do" into "can do" by doing their part to keep partrons safe while pushing Colorado's economy forward.

From hairstylists, to physical therapists, to whisky distillers, workers and business owners all over the state shared how they embraced a “can do” attitude.

Using swift Crisis PR guidelines and thoughtful public service announcements, our campaign was promoted alongside Governor Polis’ “#DoingMyPartCO” social efforts and his “Safer-at-Home” content, which became vital resources during daily COVID-19 press conferences.

To further the campaign’s reach and audience, we asked Coloradans to submit nominations and stories about their favorite businesses, along with their “can do” innovations and creativity.

Watch our video.

Within four hours of going live, our “Can Do Colorado” video got more than 5,000 views. Within four weeks, our paid social and digital media efforts drove more than 2 million impressions. In total, more than 20,000 people visited CanDoColorado.org where “Can Do” businesses were nominated and recognized.

LEARN HOW YOU CAN BE A "CAN DO CONSUMER"

We all have to do our part to keep others safe and help businesses thrive during this time. That means customers, clients and patients all have a role to play to ensure that Colorado remains resilient in the face of this pandemic.

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