Aftonbladet has together with LynxEye identified different reader segments and based on that developed a consumer driven brand strategy. “Aftonbladet have always been a newspaper close to its readers and have always seen the world from the average Joe’s perspective, therefore it feels natural to create a brand strategy based on the readers”, says Jan Helin chief editor at Aftonbladet.
”There are big changes currently happening within the media landscape, readers have new demands and we have to adjust to that. Through the work we just have completed, we gained a deep understanding for what our readers are interested in and what we need to do to develop our leading position. Working with LynxEye felt natural, since it is close to their philosophy and work procedure to work future oriented and close to the consumer”, continues Jan Helin.
“The work that has been done will imply a few important changes for Aftonbladet; what it will be the future will show”, says Johan Ekelin, client responsible and one of the founders of LynxEye. “Aftonbladet are close to its readers and it is really inspiring to work with an organization that has such a natural curiosity for understanding their consumers”.
Aftonbladet are now about to implement the strategy and the first news will be launched this fall. As Sweden’s largest newspaper, Aftonbladet thinks it’s apparent that they lead the industries future development.