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How Samsung traded tradition for youth culture and market share growth

Agency
Clemenger BBDO
Client
Samsung Electronics Australia
Awards
Finalist
Innovative Marketing Strategy
Summary
To grow its share of the premium mobile market, Samsung Australia chose not to compete with its dominant rival. Instead of traditional brand-building, it built relevance by inserting itself into youth culture. Through bespoke and surprising localised campaigns like 'Flipvertising' and 'Clash of Commuters,' Samsung generated interest and converted customers. This strategy successfully leveraged cultural moments and upended marketing conventions, proving that a non-traditional approach could effectively increase brand presence and market share.
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Credits
Catherine Mellon Executive Strategy Director Clemenger BBDO
Rosie Willett Strategist Clemenger BBDO
Jennifer Sun Data Analyst Clemenger BBDO
Simon Wassef Chief Strategy Officer Clemenger BBDO
Matt Grundy Data Analyst Clemenger BBDO

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