RukDoc Music

Brand Launch for a Startup Music Multi-Media Company Based in North Carolina.

the challenge

How could you bring a major music company to a city like Charlotte, NC, [that is known for banking] during a time when record labels are also becoming obsolete?

the work

Alongside NC native, writer ,& filmmaker, Miracle Ingram I co produced a long form interview pilot featuring NC based visual & music artist CJ Monet.

the outcome

• 5% boost in streams for Cj Monet
• 20% boost in RukDoc digital media followers
• 110% boost engagement on RukDoc digital media platforms

Behind the work:

the process

Phase 1:

exploration

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

Framing The Problem:

North Carolina has a rich music scene but no infrastructure to support musicians & artists to further their careers within their home state. 

Constraints

  • NC is known as an agricultural state
  • Charlotte, the capital & largest city in NC is known for Banking
  • NC has never hosted a major music company so resources are limited

Possibilites

  • As a banking city, there lies an opportunity to bridge banking & music
  • High chance of buy-in from community due to novelty & rich underground music scene
  • Chance to bridge the gap between agriculture & music given popular NC food festivals

Defining Success

  • Creating a music company that transcends standard music business practices
  • Developing a pandemic proof business model
  • Basing the company in NC, but having an international impact

Phase 2:

Strategy

The road map to the destination.

Business Model

Aligning With the Big Picture

RukDoc dreams of a future where merely partnering with a musician will bring them economic prosperity & another long term asset to the company. Worldwide, Major music companies are becoming less valuable due to unsustainable business practices. Designing a business infrastructure & model that put artists first while infusing lucrative short/long term revenue streams was the goal. 

Market Positioning

Connecting with who matters

RukDoc is a 'Music Multi-Media Company'. It has multiple entities under the overall umbrella that are catered to serving musicians, the surrounding community, and themselves at each stage of development.

Brand Strategy

Channeling Purpose into Mission

Conceptualizing a brand strategy that align with the companies business goals unlocked a bunch of insight into what could be offered to separate themselves from the standard label & transcend the growing negative perception of music labels in todays business landscape.

Development Strategy

How Could we turn insight to action?

To scale RukDoc in a way that will allow them to sustain impact, we strategized a 3 stage development game-plan. Each stage is focused on cultivating the energy & resources needed to ignite the next.

Phase 3:

Design

Where art & science break even to create the unseen

Brand I.D

enhancing awareness

What did you discover while design the identity?

What was a major breakthough?

Collaborative Team/Pitch Tools

Unforgettable Vistor Engagement

As a start-up, there's no secret that you need money at the end of the day, but in order for that to happen, people have to feel moved. How are you going to inspire that team member or that likely investor to take action? How are you going to persuade someone to believe in your vision? We helped design a series of tools to help facilitate multiple engagements.

Radio-Show (Pilot)

Inviting Art Enthusiasts Into the Process

While capital can be a valuable tool for everyone, including musicians, there are a plethora of intangible things can be just as impactful. One of those things? The gift of connecting with someone through their story. We co-produced the pilot episode of their radio show, 'DocRadio', alongside Michelle Ingram of 'MMichelle Productions'. The strategy behind the radio show is to share the artist they find special while attracting their tribe of supporters.

Music Festival

Broadcasting an In-Depth Experience
Phase 1:

exploration

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

what's the problem?

North Carolina has a rich music scene but no infrastructure to support musicians & artists to further their careers within their home state. 

what's hindering them?

  • NC is known as an agricultural state
  • Charlotte, the capital & largest city in NC is known for Banking
  • NC has never hosted a major music company so resources are limited

what's success?

  • Creating a music company that transcends standard music business practices
  • Developing a pandemic proof business model
  • Basing the company in NC, but having an international impact

Phase 2:

Strategy

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

Business Model

Aligning with the big picture

RukDoc dreams of a future where merely partnering with a musician will bring them economic prosperity & another long term asset to the company. Worldwide, Major music companies are becoming less valuable due to unsustainable business practices. Designing a business infrastructure & model that put artists first while infusing lucrative short/long term revenue streams was the goal. 

Market Positioning

Connecting with who matters most

RukDoc is a 'Music Multi-Media Company'. It has multiple entities under the overall umbrella that are catered to serving musicians, the surrounding community, and themselves at each stage of development.

Brand Strategy

Staying in sync with what matters

Conceptualizing a brand strategy that align with the companies business goals unlocked a bunch of insight into what could be offered to separate themselves from the standard label & transcend the growing negative perception of music labels in todays business landscape.

Development Strategy

From insight to ideas

To scale RukDoc in a way that will allow them to sustain impact, we strategized a 3 stage development game-plan. Each stage is focused on cultivating the energy & resources needed to ignite the next.

Phase 3:

Design

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

Brand I.D

Building Awarenesss

What did you discover while design the identity?

What was a major breakthough?

Collaborative Team/Pitch Tools

Engaging in an Unforgettable Way

As a start-up, there's no secret that you need money at the end of the day, but in order for that to happen, people have to feel moved. How are you going to inspire that team member or that likely investor to take action? How are you going to persuade someone to believe in your vision? We helped design a series of tools to help facilitate multiple engagements.

Radio-Show (Pilot)

Pulling back the curtain

While capital can be a valuable tool for everyone, including musicians, there are a plethora of intangible things can be just as impactful. One of those things? The gift of connecting with someone through their story. We co-produced the pilot episode of their radio show, 'DocRadio', alongside Michelle Ingram of 'MMichelle Productions'. The strategy behind the radio show is to share the artist they find special while attracting their tribe of supporters.

Music Festival

Offering an In-Depth Perspective