Addressing climate change can add alpha and manage risk in portfolios

Using a trending topic and market event to inform and inspire the public. Bring additional life to a brand with thought leadership.

Nuveen launched a new brand commercial focused on responsible investing in September 2018. A brand is more than a commercial or logo. Therefore, we brought additional life to the brand association with a substantive content program.

How? We launched a surround sound content program using a trending topic, climate change, and a market event, NYC climate week.

Communications objectives

  • Shift our messaging and “mainstream” RI: Move from “RI aligns with your values” to “RI adds alpha and reduces risk”

  • Build an investment case for responsible investing in all asset class

  • Incorporate our three RI principles in storytelling: ESG integration, engagement and impact

  • Be in the conversation: Use a market event (NYC climate week) and trending topic to be in the public discourse

Marketing objectives

  • Raise market awareness: Position Nuveen as a thought leader and leading authority in responsible investing. Generate online and offline buzz and conversation

  • Move the industry forward: Provide the latest knowledge and insights around climate change – and how it affects investments

  • Drive growth for Nuveen: Differentiate Nuveen from competitors by the way we think, rather than the products and services we offer. Create market awareness and demand; increase sales leads and deepen existing relationships – bridge ideas back to our products.

 

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