by thesavageway | Jul 10, 2015 | clean graffiti
When we happen upon a company that is doing different things in the marketing world, we stop and look. In the case of OrthoCarolina, we stop and admire. It is hard to go around any corner in Charlotte and not see something that has been cleverly calculated and effectively executed by the OC team.
If you don’t know, OrthoCarolina is “one of the nation’s leading independent academic orthopedics practices serving North Carolina and the Southeast since 1922. They provide comprehensive musculoskeletal care including operative and non-operative care, diagnostic imaging and rehabilitative therapy. Widely known for musculoskeletal research and training, their physicians have specialized expertise in foot & ankle, hip & knee, shoulder & elbow, spine, sports medicine, hand, pediatric orthopedics, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. They have over 130 surgeons amongst 25 plus locations to conveniently serve our patients.”
The creative mind behind the clever marketing of OrthoCarolina is Blair Primis, Vice President of Marketing. Blair is a rare breed in the marketing world. He sees beyond the traditional and he is constantly blurring the lines of what a doctor’s office “should be.” You can see this nontraditional approach to the marketing of OrthoCarolina all over Crown Town, but specifically in their unique sponsorships & outdoor advertising campaigns.
- Sponsor of the NoDa Grand Prix – with signage at the location of the highest crashes.
- Purchased multiple Billboards in collaboration with Adams Outdoors Advertising (titled Broken) Watch this cool video.
- Sponsoring a Cruise Cart that provides FREE rides to Charlotteans on behalf of OrthoCarolina.
- Main supporter of the ever popular (and growing) NoDa Run Club – Clean Graffiti was used to help denote the route.
- Wraps any and every truck that he can – ever wonder what OrthoCarolina was delivering to the gas station? 🙂
OrthoCarolina sponsoring the NoDa Grand Prix. (photo credit NoDa Grand Prix)
“Broken” billboard campaign that OrthoCarolina did with Adams Outdoor Advertising.
OrthoCarolina sponsored Cruise Cart – giving a FREE ride by simply waving one down!
Clean Graffiti Campaign for the NoDa Brewing Run Club, which OrthoCarolina is the main sponsor.
Random trucks all over Charlotte are wrapped in the OrthoCarolina logo.
Here at #thesavageway, we’ve had the pleasure of knowing Blair for almost three years. He was the first one to see our idea of cleaning sidewalks (aka Clean Graffiti) and say YES, let’s make this happen! Clean Graffiti (a Clean Message on a Dirty Sidewalk) provided OrthoCarolina with a new opportunity that “pushes the line.” (Also, Blair’s motto). We’ve been able to hit the streets (pun intended) with a direct line to their potential market: runners, walkers, bikers, etc.
Clean Graffiti by #thesavageway for OrthoCarolina and the UNC Charlotte Inaugural Football Season.
Clean Graffiti by #thesavageway for OrthoCarolina and their 10K Classic.
OrthoCarolina is the Official Team Physicians of the Charlotte 49ers. Clean Graffiti by #thesavageway.
One of the cool things about Blair and our work with OrthoCarolina is the brainstorming process. We will come to the table with a slew of ideas, from huge-we-never-think-it-will-actually-happen ideas to simple brand recognition campaigns, and every single time Blair pushes us to the next level. He challenges what we think about our boundaries and pushes us to think even BIGGER!
Some of our favorite #thesavageway/OC Clean Graffiti campaigns over the past few years include “Running Messages” and “Watch Your Step.”
Watch Your Step Clean Graffiti campaign by #thesavageway for OrthoCarolina.
Inspirational Running Messages along popular running paths – Clean Graffiti by #thesavageway for OrthoCarolina.
Our latest campaign was for the Winston Salem and Kernersville market. Naturally, we wanted to take Clean Graffiti to the next level for Blair, so we commissioned a local artist, Matt Hooker of Hooker Media, to help us design something unique and original.
Behind Every Great Athlete is OrthoCarolina. This #thesavageway Clean Graffiti campaign in collaboration with local artist Matt Hooker.
OrthoCarolina is great at what they do – fixing broken bones. But they are also great at something that should be a priority for other companies – building community. Blair has done a superb job of building community by hiring local, small companies (like us), supporting charity events, helping organizations grow and being honest along the way.
We are grateful that we’ve been an OrthoCarolina partner for the past (almost) three years and we look forward to the fun, crazy, awesome things that Blair will have up his sleeve in the future.
Getting to know the man behind OrthoCarolina Marketing. #thesavageway hanging out with Blair Primis at Salud Beer Shop in 2013.
by thesavageway | May 5, 2014 | clean graffiti
This is Part Five in a five part series diving into Clean Graffiti in the Queen City. Clean Graffiti is a service that #thesavageway offers; it is a unique, green form of advertising available since 2012. With several clients in the books, it is time to reflect on the practice. This piece is about incorporating community events with Clean Graffiti.
“Take me out to the ball game,” Charlotteans can now yell this nostalgic summertime phrase from their Uptown offices and actually walk to an afternoon baseball game. The Charlotte Knights kicked off their Uptown residency on April 11 for the season home opener at BB&T Ballpark. This momentous occasion is huge for the Charlotte sports community and the city is buzzing with excitement as can be seen when individual tickets went on sale in March.
In a continuing effort to show support to the Charlotte community as well as showcase innovative, green thinking, OrthoCarolina, Official Team Physicians of the Charlotte Knights, activated a Clean Graffiti Campaign to help launch the inaugural season.
Clean Graffiti is an eco-friendly and green form of advertising. These branded, positive messages are strategically placed on dirty sidewalks and a clean message remains. Not only is this an innovative and creative way to get a business’ marketing initiatives out to the public in a place that you typically would not be able to have a logo or message, but there is no use of any harmful chemicals or sprays – It is just water!
In collaboration with the OrthoCarolina team, #thesavageway created branded messages and then strategically placed the Clean Graffiti spots around the BB&T Ballpark and neighboring streets advertising the Knights new home in the QC.
Once again, OrthoCarolina was able to utilize an innovative and eco-friendly advertising medium to celebrate a momentous occasion in the Charlotte community. Not only did Clean Graffiti offer a green, sign alternative, it also provided “talkability,” which is something that a marketer is always seeking. Utilizing a community supported event, like the opening of the Knights new stadium, with an advertising initiative like Clean Graffiti was the perfect tie in for forward-thinking OrthoCarolina.
Clean Message. Dirty Sidewalk.
#CleanGraffiti
About OrthoCarolina
As one of the nation’s leading orthopedic practices with offices across the Carolinas, OrthoCarolina is your destination for comprehensive orthopedic care. Leveraging our physicians’ expertise in the areas of foot and ankle, hand, hip and knee, shoulder and elbow, spine, sports medicine and pediatrics; and providing services that include physical therapy, MRI and post-surgical support; we can offer you a continuum of care unmatched in the region.
OrthoCarolina. You. Improved. Visit us at www.orthocarolina.com.
by thesavageway | Feb 17, 2014 | clean graffiti
This is Part Three in a five part series diving into Clean Graffiti in the Queen City. Clean Graffiti is a service that #thesavageway offers; it is a unique, green form of advertising available since 2012. With several clients in the books, it is time to reflect on the practice. This piece is about Social Media Usage of Clean Graffiti.
In this day in age, Social Media is as common as drinking a glass of water or showing up for work. As a business, if you are not utilizing social media in all of its forms (that fit your business), you are missing out on a huge marketing opportunity. In fact, according to the Social Media Examiner, “Increased exposure is the top benefit of social media marketing: A significant 89% of marketers stated that increased exposure was the number-one benefit of social media marketing.”
But what do you do to make your business stand out on social media when the market is flooded with competitors? One way that #thesavageway has found to aid in market differentiation is through Clean Graffiti.
Clean Graffiti is an eco-friendly and green form of advertising. These branded, positive messages are strategically placed on dirty sidewalks and a clean message remains. Not only is this an innovative and creative way to get a business’ marketing initiatives out to the public in a place that you typically would not be able to have a logo or message, but there is no use of any harmful chemicals or sprays – It is just water!
Charlotte companies have been using #thesavageway’s Clean Graffiti throughout the city to attract attention to their brands through natural, alternative media. Be it event driven (NODAWEEN), Running Routes (NODA BREWING RUN CLUB) or just Brand Awareness (ORTHOCAROLINA), Clean Graffiti has lead to an increased use on social media. By including the “@” sign or “#” in the body of the message, it signifies to the public to engage on social media.
Example posts from Instagram of Clean Graffiti in Charlotte.
Check out this piece in the Huffington Post about other industry leaders using Clean Graffiti to attract business.
In a constantly changing online world, it is important to remember full-circle marketing tactics and finding a way to reach your customers not only in traditional ways but through innovative means as well. Clean Graffiti is another way to capture the attention of your potential customer and #thesavageway is proud to offer this green advertising medium to the Charlotte market.
by thesavageway | Jan 16, 2014 | clean graffiti
This is Part Two in a Five part series diving into Clean Graffiti in the Queen City. Clean Graffiti is a service that #thesavageway offers; it is a unique, green form of advertising available since 2012. With several clients in the books, it is time to reflect on the practice. This piece is about the Eco-Friendly Aspect of Clean Graffiti.
“We’re going Green,” said every boss and every CEO across the nation in 2013. Environmentalism has become a hot topic for almost every business and industry (as it should) and Charlotte was no stranger to these initiatives.
The Charlotte Convention Center has an entire section dedicated to Green efforts within their facility. Members of several networking groups like the Charlotte Green Team and Green Drinks Charlotte meet every month to discuss how their respective businesses can become more eco-friendly. Needless-to-say, the Green movement is here to stay (Yay!)
Many companies are incorporating CSR or Corporate Social Responsibility into their business models in order to become a “Greener” business. What is CSR? Click here for more info. Methods include utilizing recyclable products, using renewable energy or simply educating customers on how to better reduce and reuse. However, there is also a need for eco-friendly advertising and marketing initiatives and that is where #thesavageway’s Clean Graffiti comes in.
Examples of other industry leaders utilizing Clean Graffiti.
Clean Graffiti is an eco-friendly and green form of advertising. These branded, positive messages are strategically placed on dirty sidewalks and a clean message remains.
There are many reasons for a company (large or small) to utilize Clean Graffiti. Not only is this an innovative and creative way to get your marketing initiatives out to the public in a place that you typically would not be able to have a message, but there is no use of any harmful chemicals or sprays – It’s Just Water!
#thesavageway is very good at analyzing a company’s need and translating that message into a creative branded message in strategic locations across the city. When a company chooses to use this sustainable form of marketing, they are able to brand themselves as an eco-friendly business that uses CSR practices.
#thesavageway examples of Clean Graffiti promoting Corporate Social Responsibility.
Charlotte has already seen an influx of eco-friendly initiatives and businesses and it is only going to increase as time goes on. Clean Graffiti is #thesavageway’s contribution to the Green Movement!
by thesavageway | Dec 9, 2013 | clean graffiti
This is Part 1 in a 5 Part Series diving into Clean Graffiti in the Queen City. Clean Graffiti is a service that #thesavageway has been honing in on for some time now. Months of research, technique testing and market research led to the clean advertising method that is now in practice across Charlotte. With several clients in the books, it is time to reflect on the practice. This piece is about the longevity of Clean Graffiti.
Back up to October 2012, a new local brewpub geared towards the foodie was slated to open in the Historic Arts District of NoDa : Heist Brewery . The Heist team had been working tirelessly to open their doors since 2011. #thesavageway was already contracted as the marketing team to help get the brewery off the ground, running its Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, PR and Media Relations. The buzz could be heard around the city and there was a certain energy in the air. When grand opening week FINALLY arrived, it seemed like a natural fit to incorporate this new idea of Clean Graffiti.
Clean Graffiti is an eco-friendly and green form of advertising. These branded, positive messages are strategically placed on dirty sidewalks and a clean message remains.
#thesavageway worked with Heist owner Kurt Hogan on where the placement of the messages would be; think directional signage leading to the new brewery, branded images throughout neighborhood streets and awareness in other neighborhoods.
Heist Brewery Clean Graffiti 2012
Heist Brewery Clean Graffiti 2013 (one year old)
Today is December 9, 2013. These messages were laid down over one year and 2 months ago. We will say that again – over 425 days ago! The longevity that these messages have is incredible. Not every spot will remain this long, average length is anywhere between 6 weeks and 8 months, it just depends on the environmental elements and foot traffic. From an advertising perspective, the average length of a newspaper ad or magazine ad is one week, one month at best. Clean Graffiti is an eco-friendly alternative that is clean, good for the environment and extremely cost effective in a conscientious way. It’s Just Water.
So as you are walking around the streets of NoDa this holiday season, keep an eye out for these Clean Graffiti messages – who knows, they may lead you to great beer!
