brands and their images
DESCRIPTION
This is a keynote given at a Photographer's event. It explains the shift that has come in the advertising, branding and social media campaign methods of brands and the kind of imagery they are using. It also explains how local photography talent can be harnessed by brands to cut costs and control regional flavor for their campaigns. And to conclude, just touching upon how photographers can reach brands using personal branding.TRANSCRIPT
AND THEIR IMAGES
By Suprit Patra
CONTEXTUAL TOPICS
• General Shift in Advertising and Branding
• Why the Shift?• Campaigns with photographic
imagery.• Using local photographer talent.• Personal Branding.
LET’S BEGIN WITH APPLE
Year 1983
• Large text
• Medium Sized
Product Photo
• Editorial Text
Year 1984
• Headline
• Product Photos
• Editorial Text
• This was for the
Apple modem
Year 1984
• Headline
• Large product
Photograph with
a personal touch
• They were still
figuring it out
Year 1984
• Getting there.
• Remember Steve was still at Apple.
Comes Year 1994
• People focused
campaigns begin
• But still not there
Comes Year 1997 and Bang
Think Different Campaign
Comes Year 1997 and Bang
• Steve came back• Apple saved it’s sinking
ship• Consumer’s started
buying Apple not for its products. They bought the idea.
And they followed it up
But also didn’t forget selling on there actual products
Who else did it (and even did it better in some cases)
Samsung Note3 + Gear
The gradual shift from commercial photography to advertising photography
• Fashion and lifestyle brands already
was using it.
• Technology, healthcare and product
companies are following suit and are
leading.
The shift in branding and advertising
• Brands are now selling concepts and
ideas.
• Want to touch consumers on a
personal front.
• And what better than photographs.
The gradual shift from commercial photography to advertising photography
• Fashion and lifestyle brands already
was using it.
• Technology, healthcare and product
companies are following suit and are
leading.
Coming to Social Media Campaigns
• Space is less.
• Attention span is low.
• What can be a good way to engage
audience
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National and Local Brands151 likes
National and Local Brands
Touching people on their emotional chord
National and Local Brands
And sometimes scaring them a little.
But it’s working.
National and Local Brands
Engagement Increases manifold
Where do these photographs come from?
• Stock Photos sites like Shutterstock,
GettyImages and Images Bazaar
• Snapwire(but that’s still picking up)
• Custom Photo shoots at the head agency
studio.
Why not then use a local photographer and setup?
• Cheaper than stock photos.
• Your photo shoots are your own.
• Local, regional and ethnicity control.
• Can shoot regional celebrity cheaper.
• They can cover your local brand events
as well.
So how do photographers reach brands?
I’m the Super Photographer You’ve Been Looking For
PERSONAL BRANDING CAN HELP
2 Major Aspects of Personal Branding
CREATE SUSTAIN
What you can do to build it
• Be a part of the community
• Participate
• Advocate others
• Advocate quality work
• Showcase
• Follow others
What you can do to sustain it
• Lead in your niche. Be active.
• Be Insightful.
• Promote.
• Showcase.
Thanks for your time and interest.