The Situation
Goals for the system-wide rebranding initiative focused on differentiating the patient experience, supporting growth for new patient acquisition, increasing physician referrals and gaining market share. With six other health networks in the service area and a highly competitive market, breaking through the noise to reach the community and healthcare decision makers would be no small task.
For an example of where we started, check out the image below. This logo audit provides a glimpse into the multiple names, styles and designs used throughout Kettering Health Network before the rebrand. The visual really illustrates the inconsistent nature of naming and identifying hospital facilities and services. It showed us that a critical piece of the rebranding puzzle would involve a defined naming system that allowed for growth, both geographically and in service line offerings.
The Insight
Before transformation of any kind could begin, we had to know what we were working with. Enter: consumer research.
Brand awareness and perception studies within the western Ohio market showed “Kettering” as the most well-known and trusted healthcare brand in the Dayton area.
Unfortunately, the better reputation wasn’t translating into more business. While consumers said Kettering Health Network had a better reputation, they accessed healthcare services from competitors. Clearly, perception and reality weren’t lining up which meant critical pieces of market share were in jeopardy.
Armed with consumer opinions about the value of the “Kettering” name, facility names, religious affiliation and the “K” icon, Ten Adams led the team through:
- On-Site Discovery Sessions
- Local Clinic + Affiliate Review
- Brand Workshops
- Competitor Audit
- Market Assessment
When the dust finally settled on the spreadsheets and presentations, the message was clear. The strength of the Kettering Health Network brand fizzled once you moved past the hospital into outlying clinics and facilities.
The Solution
Ten Adams uses a proprietary 5-D process to help clients identify the core of their brand and use that knowledge to bring it to life. Kettering Health Network embarked on one of these strategically focused journeys and set an end goal of becoming the most well-known and beloved healthcare brand in their region.
What would it take to bring this vision to fruition?
- Brand Development
- Brand Image Campaign: Consumer + Internal
- Website Redesign
- Logo Design + Brand Standards
- Nomenclature, Architecture + Naming Conventions
- Signage
After completing foundational work related to brand personality and strategic direction, the Kettering Health Network team turned to their religious roots for inspiration. Words from renowned theologian St. Jerome guided the creative messaging for the rebranding initiative. It also sparked an idea about how a highlight reel could show “Kettering” bringing out the best in people, as it relates to health and wellness of course.
A fresh logo, updated colors and iconography and a custom font called Kettering Sans served as building blocks for the new brand standards.
- 8 Brand TV Spots with Custom Music
- 25 Outdoor Boards
- 30 Digital Display Ads
- 39 Print Ads
The creative elements listed above introduced Kettering Health to the community and clearly showed how our team of medical professionals helps bring out the best in every person.
Brand TV Spots with Custom Music
Outdoor Boards
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