
Video Case Study
Aerialite
The Challenge:
With previous Aerialite marketing focusing on flashy, iconic imagery of female surfing models having run its course, the challenge was to find a new image for the brand that felt more natural. It needed to connect to the already growing fan base in a personal way, as well as draw in new board builders and manufacturers. Surfing is a very defined culture. No matter where they are in the world, they’re a community. The new focus needed to speak their language and get in the mix of what was happening now. It had to get on the pulse.
The Campaign:
There’s is a strong sense of reverence within surf culture. Every part of the process from foam block to hitting the waves is respected and lauded. Pride and craftsmanship are deeply rooted in the board building industry, and we knew it was necessary to take a look at those roots. A behind the scenes look at the gritty board building process became the focus to move the Aerialite brand forward. A series of documentary style videos created a natural and exciting way to present Aerialite as a product that fit the board builder’s way of life and made their job easier. Interviews with shapers and glassers allowed them to showcase their work and way of life and organically highlighted the three key elements of Aerialite- Clarity, Strength, and Ease of Use.
2,654
- Facebook 78%
- Instagram 89%
- Twitter 50%

Upon speaking with surfboard shapers and glassers at industry expos and showing them the new materials, each one gave full support to the vision and focus and expressed overwhelming excitement at the new look. They were grateful that Aerialite cared as much about their craftsmanship as they did. As Aerialite continues to innovate the market it helped create, the new video push will keep its focus current and essential to the international surfing industry.
Plus, we won an award for our work! Our video “Aerialite – Pride in Craftsmanship” won Best Interview Video at PR Daily’s 2016 Video Awards! Say what?
Upon speaking with surfboard shapers and glassers at industry expos and showing them the new materials, each one gave full support to the vision and focus and expressed overwhelming excitement at the new look. They were grateful that Aerialite cared as much about their craftsmanship as they did. As Aerialite continues to innovate the market it helped create, the new video push will keep its focus current and essential to the international surfing industry.
Plus, we won an award for our work! Our video “Aerialite – Pride in Craftsmanship” won Best Interview Video at PR Daily’s 2016 Video Awards! Say what?
2,654
- Facebook 78%
- Instagram 89%
- Twitter 50%

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