The Star Gold Coast / 2025

Shifting brand perceptions in the GC

Overview

The Star Gold Coast needed to reignite local pride and reposition itself as the city’s iconic lifestyle destination, reconnecting with both long-time residents and a surge of new arrivals who hadn’t grown up with the resort as part of their formative experiences.

Our Services Used:

Strategy

Navigate complexity and unlock growth with future-ready strategy.

Market Research & Insights
Brand Strategy
Marketing Strategy
Campaign Planning

Brand Identity

Build a brand that inspires trust, stands out, and thrives in every market.

Positioning & Behaviour

Creative & Design

Bold ideas, beautifully crafted-creativity that drives real results.

Behaviour-change Campaigns
Copywriting
Concept Development

Production

End-to-end content creation delivered with precision, speed, and creative excellence.

Scripts & Storyboarding
Photography Production
Video Production
Post Production

Social

Spark engagement and build vibrant communities with data-driven social solutions.

Community Engagement & Moderation
Influencer & KOL Management

Media

Maximise impact with agile, targeted media strategies and transparent results.

Media Buying
Strategy & Planning

Our Solution

We developed and launched the ‘Where the GC ___’ brand campaign, a flexible platform that adapts to multiple audiences and experiences.
The campaign rolled out across digital, social, and out-of-home channels, with high-impact activations at Gold Coast Airport and a full tram wrap.

Results

Striking campaign headlines and adaptive end lines encouraged guests to shape their own experiences.
Deepened community ties by sourcing creative talent locally and showcasing Gold Coast expertise on a national stage.
40 days of special offers, experiences, prizes, and events to celebrate the resort’s 40th anniversary.
Appointment of ARIA award-winning singer-songwriter Amy Shark as entertainment ambassador, with exclusive events planned for 2026.
A flexible brand platform and locally sourced creative talent reawakened the resort’s relevance, sparking new connections and reigniting local pride.

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