Careem
The look of friendly, cheeky convenience.
Creating a new identity for the Middle East's first home-grown unicorn.
Context
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Careem - the Middle Eastern transportation app & the region's first ever tech unicorn - has always managed to position itself as a brand with promise. However, with a slew of global and local competitors on the road, Careem found itself short on delivering on customers’ high expectations.
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So, Careem posed the questions to us - who are we? And how do we get there?
Approach
Our answer was to create a comprehensive re-branding program paired with a new strategic positioning for Careem. We drew inspiration from the contagious energy of its founders, focusing on the impact they make on the region. We ended up creating a mark that is personable, instantly identifiable and trustworthy.
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All to make moving personal and easy – and what better way than with a smile and a wink.
Credits
Agency
Impact BBDO
Location
Dubai
Impact
The rebrand saw an ulift in brand equity, leading to an investment of US$60 million, a valuation of US$1 billion and an eventual buy-out by Uber.
Art Direction
Taraka 'TK' Tennakoon
Collaborators
Scott Leder - Executive Creative Director, Khadra Mohamed & Sumayyah Abu-Hulayel - Copywriters, Thom Stoodley - Designer