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2011

Leveraging Music and Pop Culture to Engage Consumers

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Many brands go through identity crises, and Hot Topic was no exception. Thought to be a brand for goths and emos, it actually reaches a much broader audience. The challenge was to stay true to its DNA while evolving how it presented itself — creating campaigns that felt on brand while appealing to a large music fan base.

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Hot Topic’s long-standing alliances within the music industry became the backbone of many initiatives, most notably the launch of the Rude and Lovesick denim lines— campaigns I directed that remained part of the brand for years.

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Beyond music, Hot Topic’s pop culture assortment created opportunities for impactful campaigns, including initiatives like promoting a seasonal Halloween collection that gave consumers a chance to see themselves represented and encouraged them to “join the party!”

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Many of these initiatives came to life through photography. I frequently directed photoshoots, shaping the visual language to ensure that every campaign — whether music-driven denim or pop-culture merchandise — told a cohesive story and reinforced the evolving brand identity.

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