Creating a vibrant,
inclusive brand at the
heart of the community.
Ambition
Our challenge was to create a brand that would transform perceptions of the traditional public leisure centre experience and position itself right at the heart of the local community. Despite a loyal following, the old image had outstayed its welcome and was failing to attract new customers. A rethink was needed and a burst of energy.
Client
Brio Leisure
Deliverables
Brand Identity / Website development / Brand campaigns
Recognition
Transform Awards Europe Winner
Direction
Welcome to Brio Leisure. The fresh new face of community, sport, entertainment, golf and leisure facilities within Cheshire West and Chester. We devised the brand name – meaning vitality, energy and enthusiasm – and positioning strapline ‘At the heart of life’ after extensive stakeholder consultation.
The ‘spark of life’ brand identity is a visual expression of movement complemented by vibrant colours, friendly imagery and conversational tone of voice. Brio Leisure is a brand that reflects modern society with an energetic style.
Trusted
We started working with Studio North before we even had a name let alone a brand. Studio North helped us on the journey to create a brand that made us stand out from our competition and positioned us as a community focused leisure company ‘At the heart of life’. The resulting brand really helped re-position our offer and removed the stigma associated with council run facilities.
Ever since we have worked closely with Studio North who act as an extension of our marketing function adapting to our requirements both on and offline. The brand development work and subsequent website relaunch now attracts over 50,000 unique site visitors each month, with online membership sign-ups increasing 20% in the year after launch.
Dawn Aston, Marketing & Sales Manager, Brio Leisure