Common Sense

A new way to help parents navigate their kids’ digital lives.

Most technology wasn’t designed with kids in mind. The nonprofit organization Common Sense Media is on a mission to change that. They work tirelessly to keep kids safe online by providing entertainment ratings, reviews, research, education, and advocacy. Unfortunately, they are primarily known for their free ratings and reviews, which has significant implications on their financials. The challenge was to broaden their narrow brand perception and encourage families engaging with their free content to upgrade to a paid membership.

To address this, we introduced the strategic line and platform “Make Sense of Their World,” positioning Common Sense Media as a tool to help families responsibly navigate their kids' digital lives. We launched this strategic shift with holiday newsletters and a digital campaign, reframing their extensive parental guides as the solution to the many digital questions and challenges families face during the holiday season.

Strategic Brand Positioning

Creative Strategy

Workshops

Big Ideas

Digital Campaigns

Creative Direction

Art Direction

Copywriting

Tone of Voice

Digital Campaigns

Brand Messaging

Illustration & Animation

Results:


+44% memberships during campaign


5% closer to annual revenue goal


Widening perception of their brand


The Newsletters

Digital Ads

  • “When I began my role as CMO, one of my first calls was to Red & Co. Having worked with them at Google, I knew they wouldn’t just deliver on the brief—they’d also bring the kind of values alignment that’s critical to our mission.”

    Kirsten Olsen Cahill
    CMO, Common Sense Media


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