WR Partners Challenge

WR Partners – previously known as Whittingham Riddell – are a leading UK-based accountancy firm with over 100 years of history behind them.

Following the adoption of new technologies, and a push towards more advisory services, WR had moved far beyond the role of traditional accountants. The existing brand did not match up with their ambitious plans for the future or translate this enhanced, diverse offering.

We needed to create a brand which wholly conveyed WR’s excellence as an organisation, demonstrating their forward-thinking, people-focussed approach whilst repositioning them as universally trusted strategic advisors. Allowing WR Partners to become major players on the national scene.

Shining on people, culture & clients

To kick things off, we conducted extensive market, competitor and trends analysis, also spending time in the firm’s various offices to better understand the culture.

It became clear that WR were set apart by a genuine care for their staff and clients alike. Consistently striving to deliver the best possible outcomes through a straightforward, collaborative and honest process. Aiming to establish long-term, mutually beneficial relationships which help people and businesses succeed, now and for many years to come. We knew this would become central to the new brand.

The decision to change the Whittingham Riddell name was not taken lightly. The name generated goodwill in the local area and represented over 120 years of storied history. However, we knew the time was right for change, with the firm expanding into new territories and numerous practicality issues coming to light throughout our research.

We wanted a name which was sharp, memorable and positioned WR as the ambitious organisation their excellent services demand.

We arrived at WR Partners – Protecting your future

An impactful name which demonstrates a commitment to their people and collaborative approach. Married with an effective strapline that communicates a forward-thinking outlook and authentic care towards their clients.

230%

Referral rate post rebrand.

1000 hours

From UX design for email and web, to stunning motion work across digital channels, WR Partners leveraged Amplify’s full range of capabilities for 1200 hours (and they continue to work with us today).

240 assets

WR Partners needed assets to cover every touchpoint of the physical and digital customer journey, with a whopping 240 new assets created and full guidelines for all future creative.

OOH ads; a first

In addition to the rebrand, we launched a captivating OOH campaign targeting mid to large-sized businesses. This included DAX advertising, bus rears, 48-sheet ads, and strategic placements on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Google. Our campaign achieved impressive impressions and click-through rates across different devices.

The bus rears, 48-sheet ads, and PPC and social media ads significantly increased brand awareness, resulting in 31,387 clicks, 8.56 million impressions, and 30,000 website visitors. We’re thrilled with the success of our rebranding and advertising efforts with WR Partners. If you need help amplifying your brand and removing creative bottlenecks, get in touch with our team today!

“As a global brand with a small team, we’re always battling with a backlog. Amplify lets us scale up and down our resource and capabilities as and when needed, plus their team’s creative work is insanely good. It’s made us more efficient and the quality of our creative has gone through the roof.”

Ben Hawthorne

Global Head of Consumer Engagement, Glenmorangie / LVMH

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