Chicago Museum of Science & Industry

Marketing Strategy for A Historical Chicago Based Museum.

the challenge

As a historically successful museum, how do you help artist featured in exhibitions prosper socially & economically, post exhibit?

the work

I collaborated with CMSI to produce a new initiative aimed to reimagine how artists & museums collaborate. The campaign features a holographic tower sized billboard, customized hologram guides, a mini documentary, & a podcast series that all serve as tools on their mission to innovate the way museums help artists thrive.

the outcome

• 20% increase in exhibit visitors
• 15% boost in ticket sales
• 50% boost in visitor diversity

Behind the work:

the process

Phase 1:

exploration

"A problem well framed, is a problem half solved."
Marty Neuemier

Framing The Problem

The Chicago Museum of Science & Industry faces a challenge in supporting its exhibiting artists to thrive socially and economically during and after exhibitions. The current model lacks a mechanism to extend artists' reach beyond the museum walls, hindering their ability to maximize exposure and economic opportunities.

What's getting in the way?

  • Uncertain of artists' needs & desires
  • Lack of clarity of the modern art buyer

What are the advantages?

  • Access to world class talent

What does success look like?

  • Widespread Impact of Exhibitions
  • Higher attendance from age ranges 30+
Phase 2:

Strategy

The road map to the destination.

Business Strategy

Aligning With the Big Picture

CMSI was focused on creating & diversifying revenue streams for featured artists & themselves

  • Generate revenue streams for artists
  • Increase memberships by at least 20%

Customer Research:

Connecting with who matters
  • Young Collectors 35 & under // early to adopt innovative ideas
  • Seasoned Collectors 55+ // have long term perspective & focus on established artists

Brand Foundation:

Channeling Purpose into Mission

The CMSI was founded in the 1933 on the belief that innovation should be at the forefront of society.

Mission: To inspire the inventive genius in everyone through uniquely interactive experiences.

The Gameplan

How Could we turn insight to action?
  • What if we built an internal media house to promote artists?
  • What if we created an internship & apprenticeship to build a media team?
Phase 3:

Design

Where art & science break even to create the unseen

Holographic Billboard

enhancing awareness

We designed a holographic billboard as a tool to enhance exposure & visitorship.

Projected to increase website visits by 25%.

Hologram Guides

Unforgettable Vistor Engagement

To bring a magical experience, we designed personalized holograms of each artists featured in the exhibit, to share the story behind their featured work.

  • Projected to increase visitor experience rating by 50%.

exhibit Documercial

Inviting Art Enthusiasts Into the Process

I produced a mini-documentary that features a look into the story of the curators inspiration for the exhibit & promotes all artists involved in a visually delightful way.

• Projected to increase artist awareness & visibility by 100%

Hybrid Podcast Show

Broadcasting an In-Depth Experience

We produced a podcast series to provide a platform for artists to share their stories in-depth

  • Projected to generate $75,000+ in sponsorships within the first 6mo-1yr.

Phase 1:

exploration

"A problem well framed,
is a problem half solved."
Marty Neuemier
1. Problem
2. Constraints
3. Success

what's the problem?

The Chicago Museum of Science & Industry faces a challenge in supporting its exhibiting artists to thrive socially and economically during and after exhibitions. The current model lacks a mechanism to extend artists' reach beyond the museum walls, hindering their ability to maximize exposure and economic opportunities.

what's hindering them?

  • Uncertain of artists' needs & desires
  • Lack of clarity of the modern art buyer

what's success?

  • Widespread Impact of Exhibitions
  • Higher attendance from age ranges 30+
Phase 2:

Strategy

The road map to the destination.
1. Business
2. Marketing
3. Branding
4. Ideas

Business Strategy

Aligning with the big picture

CMSI was focused on creating & diversifying revenue streams for featured artists & themselves

  • Generate revenue streams for artists
  • Increase memberships by at least 20%

Customer Research:

Connecting with who matters most
  • Young Collectors 35 & under // early to adopt innovative ideas
  • Seasoned Collectors 55+ // have long term perspective & focus on established artists

Brand Foundation:

Staying in sync with what matters

The CMSI was founded in the 1933 on the belief that innovation should be at the forefront of society.

Mission: To inspire the inventive genius in everyone through uniquely interactive experiences.

The Gameplan

From insight to ideas
  • What if we built an internal media house to promote artists?
  • What if we created an internship & apprenticeship to build a media team?
Phase 3:

Design

Where art & science break even
to create the unseen
1. Holographic Billboard
2. Artist Holograms
3. Exhibit Documercial
4. Live Podcast

Holographic Billboard

Building Awarenesss

We designed a holographic billboard as a tool to enhance exposure & visitorship.

Projected to increase website visits by 25%.

Hologram Guides

Engaging in an Unforgettable Way

To bring a magical experience, we designed personalized holograms of each artists featured in the exhibit, to share the story behind their featured work.

  • Projected to increase visitor experience rating by 50%.

exhibit Documercial

Pulling back the curtain

I produced a mini-documentary that features a look into the story of the curators inspiration for the exhibit & promotes all artists involved in a visually delightful way.

• Projected to increase artist awareness & visibility by 100%

Hybrid Podcast Show

Offering an In-Depth Perspective

We produced a podcast series to provide a platform for artists to share their stories in-depth

  • Projected to generate $75,000+ in sponsorships within the first 6mo-1yr.