How Sherwin-Williams paints a vivid, active brand picture

This event report outlines how Sherwin-Williams, the paint brand, consistently builds engaging consumer experiences.

How Sherwin-Williams paints a vivid, active brand picture

Stephen WhitesideWarc

Ellen Moreau believes many marketers would benefit from viewing their brands less as products, and more like tools of empowerment that can enable consumers to fulfil specific tasks.

Such a focus, according to Moreau – the SVP of Marketing Communications/Americas Group at Sherwin-Williams – both provides a distinct window into how consumers utilize a particular offering and naturally feeds into a far wider range of activations than looking at product attributes alone.

"So, it's not just a car; it's driving. It's not just soap you're selling; it's cleaning. And,...

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