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Case: Gore-Tex Global Insight Report & Brand Strategy Support
Challenge / Objective GORE-TEX needed to increase understanding in the behaviors and aspirations of the NXT Sustainable Outdoor Consumer on a global basis. The insights were aimed to support the Global Brand Team in creating the 2027 strategic plan, messaging, and campaigns. Solution / What I did Deep dive in Above The Clouds NXT reports Nordic and Germany. Examples and directions are based on three greenish outdoor personas: The Adventure Seeker, The Nature Guardian, and Th
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CASE TRETORN: Antarctica Expedition
CASE TRETORN: Brand Shaping Activation. Antarctica Parka & Ocean Net Fabric Challenge/Objective Tretorn was about to launch a new product The Antarctica Parka, with a new fabric, OCEAN NET, made of ocean waste plastic, aimed to reshape the brand through sustainable innovation, lifestyle storytelling, and culture. Solution / What I did Created the concept “Tretorn Antarctica” to launch the new Ocean-Shell® fabric and parka collection. Developed a full go-to-market plan with
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Case: Vélosophy Winning Game Strategy, Reigniting a philosophy-driven bike brand
Case: Vélosophy, Winning Game Strategy Reigniting a philosophy-driven bike brand
Vélosophy is not just a bicycle brand. It’s a philosophy about how we move through life. Founded at the intersection of creativity, sustainability, and social responsibility, the brand had a strong point of view but lacked a clear, shared strategic direction to scale it globally. The ambition was high: to become the most beloved philosophy-driven bicycle brand in the world, inspiring people to p
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Case: MONKI Winning Game Strategy, Becoming the antidote to boredom in Gen-Z fashion
MONKI Winning Game Strategy—Becoming the antidote to boredom in Gen-Z fashion Objective / Background / Challenge MONKI is a fashion brand built for girls who don’t want to fit in—they want to experiment, play, and express who they are becoming. Operating in one of the most trend-sensitive categories in the world, MONKI faced a familiar but critical challenge: how to stay hyper-relevant without becoming reactive and how to scale globally without losing its soul. Gen-Z and Gen
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Case Samsung: OtherLands NFT Art Festival
Case Samsung: OtherLands NFT Art Festival
Unlocking Creativity: I, as Senior PR Strategist at Samsung Nordic, envisioned and executed an NFT project. From shaping concepts to managing agencies, I navigated the intersection of technology and creativity, defining Samsung MX Nordic as a beacon for innovative expression for young cultural pioneers.
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HOUDINI Winning Game Strategy – Building a progressive outdoor brand through consumer-led action.
Do Good, Play Hard, Push Boundaries, Have Fun Objective / Background / Challenge Houdini has long been recognized as one of the most progressive brands in the outdoor industry. Deeply rooted in sustainability, innovation, and exploration, the ambition was clear: to strengthen its position as the No. 1 progressive outdoor brand globally. The challenge was not values or credibility. It was alignment and execution . As the brand grew, Houdini needed a clearer, shared framework
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Case Aqua Dental Trend Report
Challenge / Objective Aqua Dental needed to stand out in the Swedish dental market as a credible, knowledge-driven, and forward-thinking private operator. As a challenger brand competing against government-funded clinics, they wanted to strengthen their expert positioning and earn media attention. The goal was to create something that went beyond a marketing campaign, an insight-driven platform that could fuel long-term communication Solution / What I did Developed Tandhäls
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Case Samsung, In-house PR Strategist & Manager
CASE SAMSUNG: Re-designing Nordic PR operations and concept activations Challenge / Objective Samsung MX Nordic needed to restructure its PR workflow, align multiple agencies, and build a regional go-to-market process that delivered measurable results. Solution / What I did Acted as in-house senior PR strategist for the Nordics. Implemented a new PR workflow, calendar, and go-to-market model. Created the Nordic PR summits to secure “one-voice” cross-Nordic PR Managed agency
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Case: Tretorn Global Repositioning
Challenge / Objective Tretorn had a big challenge in rejuvenating the heritage brand, increasing price points, reaching broader and higher distribution, and reaching a young lifestyle audience that resonated with the brand's ethos. Solution / What I did As Creative Director & Head of Marketing (Europe & Asia), I led the brand repositioning, marketing, and product design transformation. Created the Eco-Essentials Initiative , a core foundation for the positioning and a platfor
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FW23 Global Brand Campaign for WEEKDAY The Class of Not Giving A F*ck
FW23 Global Brand Campaign for WEEKDAY The Class of Not Giving A F*ck
FW23 was about more than seasonal visibility. It was about sharpening WEEKDAY’s cultural relevance with a generation that increasingly rejects traditional success narratives, rigid norms, and polished perfection.
The campaign was built on a set of global cultural drivers shaping how young people relate to work, identity, creativity and freedom today.
At its core, the ambition was not to speak to the audien
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Case Dometic: Global insight Report
Global Consumer Insight Report—Building a Future-Focused Outdoor Brand Challenge/Objective Dometic wanted to strengthen its global brand strategy by understanding how sustainability, outdoor lifestyles, and new consumer behaviors are shaping the future of the outdoor market. As a global leader in mobile living, the brand needed deeper insight into what drives modern outdoor consumers — and how to translate those learnings into a shared, consumer-centric direction across glob
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Case SAMSUNG PR Arctic Circle Trail
Nordic PR Concept: Turning Product Testing into Authentic Storytelling Turning testing into authentic experiences worth publishing. Challenge/Objective: Samsung MX Nordi c wanted to strengthen its premium positioning within sports watches and differentiate Watch 5 Pro from Apple Ultra through authentic product experiences. Solution / What I did Developed the concept “Bucket List Test Trips,” a 3-day trail-running and product testing experience for journalists across the Arc
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Case: WEEKDAY Long-Lead Brand Concept – Activating the brand through creative consistency and cultural relevance
Objective Weekday already had a clear winning game strategy in place. The task was not to redefine the brand but to activate it at scale within the Brand Builder segment. The objective was to create a long-lead global brand concept that could: Strengthen brand-building campaigns globally Stay relevant in a fast-moving street fashion and lifestyle culture Scale over time without losing meaning or creative edge Capture seasonal zeitgeist while remaining strategically consiste
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Case: Tretorn Ghost Net Project
Challenge / Objective Tretorn aimed to accelerate the ECO-ESSENTIALS Initiative but needed to prove its sustainability commitment through tangible innovation that would inspire retailers, media, and consumers. Solution / What I did Created the concept “ The Ghost Net Project” Designing a rain jacket made from discarded fishing nets, “Ghost Nets.” Set up collaborations with retailers and partners, and managed product, concept, storytelling, PR, and global activation—from id
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Eco-Essentials Initiative Transforming Tretorn Through Sustainable Innovation
Objective
When the Eco-Essentials Initiative was launched, Tretorn was at a crossroads.
The market was changing. Consumer expectations were shifting fast. Sustainability was moving from a “nice-to-have” to a decisive factor in brand trust, preference, and long-term relevance.
The objective was not to create a sustainability capsule or a communication platform. The objective was to transform the brand from the inside out.
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3 min läsning
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