Liebe Mitglieder,
vielleicht habt Ihr's schon mitbekommen, aber Sony hat vor zwei Wochen weltweit einen neuen erstmals für alle Konzernteile einheitlichen Slogan "make.believe" eingeführt, der das neue Selbstverständnis des Konzerns symbolisieren soll.
Der 2005 eingeführte, bisherige Claim "like.no.other" hat damit endgültig ausgedient. Vielleicht ist das die wichtigste Botschaft, vorausgesetzt, ein solcher Spruch findet auch tatsächlich Nachhall in den Produkten. Der alte Spruch sollte eigentlich für Innovation, Modernität und ausgewählten individuellen Geschmack stehen, konnte aber auch oft genug - und leider gar nicht soweit hergeholt - als "Andersseinwollen um jeden Preis" verstanden werden, wo Produkte an den Bedürfnissen der Nutzer vorbeientwickelt wurden, nur um einem bestimmten Designanspruch gerecht zu werden oder eine proprietäre Lösung aus dem Hause Sony durchzudrücken.
Sonys neuer CEO Howard Stringer hatte ja schon vor Monaten angekündigt, daß dies im Rahmen einer Neuausrichtung des Konzerns anders werden müsse und Sony sich wieder stärker an den Wünschen der Kunden orientieren wolle:
http://www.mi-fo.de/forum/viewtopic.php?t=23744
Hier nun die Presseerklärungen zum neuen Claim "make.believe":
http://www.sony.de/pressrelease/id/1237476310117
ZITATSony präsentiert mit "make.believe" einen neuen weltweiten Claim
02.09.2009
Die neue globale Markenbotschaft von Sony transportiert den kreativen Geist des Unternehmens und dessen Fähigkeit, Ideen Wirklichkeit werden zu lassen.
Sony präsentiert im Rahmen der IFA 2009, der weltweit größten Messe für Unterhaltungselektronik, den neuen konzernweiten Claim "make.believe" (sprich: make dot believe).
Mit "make.believe", als Symbol für den kreativen und innovativen Geist von Sony, führt das Unternehmen erstmals einen einheitlichen Claim für alle Entertainment- und Elektronik-Sparten weltweit ein. "make.believe" bündelt sämtliche Kommunikationsmaßnahmen von Sony in den Bereichen Elektronik, Games, Film, Musik, Mobiltelefone und Netzwerkdienste.
"Im Zuge der Weiterentwicklung von Sony und unseres Bestrebens, das Beste aus Elektronik, Entertainment und Technologie in das Zuhause unserer Kunden zu integrieren, ist ein allumfassendes und einheitliches Marken-Image wichtiger denn je", erklärte Sir Howard Stringer, Chairman, CEO and President, Sony Corporation. "'make.believe' wird nicht nur den innovativen Geist unserer Mitarbeiter und Produkte beflügeln – der neue Claim wird uns auch von unseren Mitbewerbern differenzieren und Konsumenten weltweit dazu inspirieren, sich von allem, was Sony zu bieten hat, begeistern zu lassen."
"believe" ist die Kraft der Inspiration, während "make" die Umsetzung dieser Inspiration in Produkte und Erlebnisse für die Kunden symbolisiert. "dot" ist die Verbindung und der Ort, wo beides aufeinander trifft – und Magie entsteht.
Was dies für Europa bedeutet, erläuterte Fujio Nishida, President of Sony Europe: "Entscheidend ist für uns, wie sich 'make.believe' in überzeugende Produkte, Inhalte und Dienste für die Konsumenten umsetzen lässt, die ihnen unvergleichliche Nutzererlebnisse bieten. 'make.believe' steht für den Spirit von Sony, den wir mit unserem einzigartigen Entertainment-Angebot stets aufs Neue entfachen. Ganz im Sinne das Claims 'make.believe' wird Sony im nächsten Jahr 3D auf den Markt bringen und das Wohnzimmer als häusliche Unterhaltungszentrale mit spannenden, außergewöhnlichen 3D-Entertainment-Erlebnissen weiter stärken. Darüber hinaus werden wir in bedeutenden europäischen Märkten auch Online-Video-Downloads über das PlayStation Netzwerk einführen."[/quote]
http://presscentre.sony.eu/content/detail...;ReleaseID=4748
ZITATSony introduces ‘make.believe’
02 September 2009
Sony’s new global brand message to embody its spirit of creativity and ability to turn ideas into reality
Taking centre stage at IFA, the world’s biggest consumer electronics fair, Sony today announced ‘make.believe’ (pronounced: make dot believe), its new Group-wide brand message.
Symbolising Sony's spirit of creativity and innovation, it is the first time Sony has introduced a single overarching brand message for all of its entertainment and electronics businesses around the globe. 'make.believe' unites Sony’s communication efforts across electronics, games, movies, music, mobile phones and network services.
"As we move to transform Sony and integrate the very best in electronics, entertainment and technology into the homes of our customers, the importance of an all-encompassing and unified brand image is more important than ever," said Sir Howard Stringer, Chairman, CEO and President, Sony Corporation. "In addition to reigniting the innovative spirit of our employees and our products, make.believe will differentiate us from countless competitors and inspire consumers around the world to embrace all that is Sony."
'Believe' is the power of inspiration and 'make' is about crafting inspiration into products and experiences for our consumers. The ‘dot’ is the place where they meet – and where magic happens!
Commenting on what this means for Europe, Fujio Nishida, President of Sony Europe said: "The key for us is how 'make.believe' translates into compelling products, content and services for the consumer, all aimed at delivering unparalleled user experiences. 'make.believe' symbolises the spirit of Sony, which we will continue to bring to life with the unique breadth of Sony’s entertainment expertise.
Embracing the spirit of 'make.believe', Sony willl bring 3D to the home in 2010 and reinforce the role of the living-room as the hub of home entertainment, with exciting and oustanding 3D entertainment experiences. We will also see the introduction of online video downloads via the PlayStation Network to key European markets."
For more information please contact
Sony Europe Press Centre
e: presscentre@sony.eu
About Sony
Sony is a leading global innovator of audio, video, communications and information technology products for both the consumer and professional markets. Sony is renowned for its audio-visual products, such as the BRAVIA™ LCD high-definition television, Cyber-shot™ digital camera, Handycam® camcorder and Walkman® MP3 player as well as its VAIO™ personal computers and high-definition (HD) professional broadcast equipment, highlighted by the XDCAM® HD. Offering a complete end-to-end HD value chain and with its electronics, music, pictures, game and online businesses, Sony is one of the world’s leading digital entertainment brands, employing approximately 170,000 people worldwide.
Through its long-term football partnerships as an official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League until 2012, Official FIFA Partner until 2014 and global sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™ in 2010 and 2014, Sony is inspiring a sense of excitement for the millions of football fans around the world.
For more information on Sony Europe, please visit http://www.sony-europe.com and http://www.sony.eu/presscentre.
"Sony", "WALKMAN", "VAIO", "Cyber-shot", "Handycam", "BRAVIA" and "XDCAM" are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.[/quote]
http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/News/Press/20...100E/index.html
ZITAT3. September 2009
Sony Introduces "make.believe"
Unified brand message signifies Sony's spirit of creativity and ability to turn ideas into reality
Berlin, Germany, September 2, 2009 - Sony Corporation (Sony) today announced "make.believe" (make dot believe), a new Group-wide brand message that unites Sony's communication initiatives across electronics, games, movies, music, mobile phones and network services. The introduction of "make.believe" symbolizes Sony's spirit of creativity and innovation and marks the first time the Company has introduced a unified brand message encompassing both entertainment and electronics.
"As we move to transform Sony and integrate the very best in electronics, entertainment and technology into the homes of our customers, the importance of an all-encompassing and unified brand image is more important than ever," said Sir Howard Stringer, Chairman, CEO and President, Sony Corporation. "In addition to reigniting the innovative spirit of our employees and our products, 'make.believe' will differentiate us from countless competitors and inspire consumers around the world to embrace all that is Sony."
"Believe" represents Sony's ideas and ideals - the ability to think, imagine and dream - while "make" signifies the Company's unique ability to turn these ideas into reality. The "dot" is where inspiration meets creativity and creativity meets reality, and symbolizes Sony's role in bringing imagination to reality. "make.believe" will manifest itself through the introduction of breakthrough products, game-changing technologies, compelling new content and new network services that deliver unparalleled user experiences.
Over the coming months, "make.believe" will begin to appear in Sony advertising, promotional materials, sports sponsorship, product packaging, retail outlets, online content and more in a phased roll-out across the globe, beginning with IFA in Berlin and culminating with its North American debut at CES in January 2010.
At a press conference held in Berlin, Germany, Sony also announced examples of how "make.believe" translates into products and services, including the scheduled launch of 3D hardware and content for use in the home from 2010, and the introduction to key European markets of the PlayStation®Network video delivery service, which Sony has already launched in the U.S. market.
Sony's diverse range of businesses extends from electronics hardware including professional and consumer products to entertainment such as movies, music, and games, as well as network services such as PlayStation Network. By aligning all its external communication efforts and delivering a consistent, unified message to consumers, Sony will seek to enhance the strength and reach of its brand across countries and cultures, and continue to change how people experience the world through its full spectrum of products and services.[/quote]
Siehe auch:
http://www.horizont.net/aktuell/marketing/...-ein_86903.html