By & Havn

Der sker ikke en skid i Ørestad

A wide aerial view of the Ørestad district at dusk, showing modern multi-story residential buildings illuminated next to a dense green forest area. Large white text centered on the image reads 'Opdag Ørestad'.
Client
By & Havn
Task
Brand platform and awareness campaign
Deliverables
  • Brand strategy
  • Brand platform
  • Campaign concept
  • Film production
  • Photo production
  • Social media content
  • Print
  • Digital design
  • Webdesign

The challenge

By & Havn is part of Copenhagen’s urban planning and development organisation. One of its areas, Ørestad, suffered from a poor reputation among many Copenhageners, often dismissed as a place where nothing much happens. There was an acute need to shift perception and show that everyday life in Ørestad is anything but dull.

Approach

Through several interviews with Ørestad residents, we identified the unique aspects and experiences that make the area special.

Solution

The solution was a campaign that directly addressed the challenge but showcased all the experiences Ørestad has to offer, concluding with the humorous tagline, “Nothing happens in Ørestad.”

Result

The strategy and campaign delivered significant improvements in the brand’s positioning. Copenhageners became more positive towards Ørestad, and there was increased awareness and twice as many respondents who viewed By & Havn favorably.

A horizontal marketing image showing a young boy and girl drawing on the asphalt with colorful sidewalk chalk. Large white text overlays the left side, reading 'Lidt graffiti har vi da i Ørestad', alongside a smaller 'BY&HAVN' logo on the right.