From Branding to White Paper

Building brands with impact, from bold identities to compelling whitepapers.

Role

Branding

Industry

Adtech & Martech

Project

White Paper

White Paper Hero
White Paper Hero
White Paper Hero

Stage 1. Branding

Limelight Who are they? They offer a programmatic platform for ad networks, publishers and agencies, optimising ad revenue to gain a competitive edge.

The client had a clear vision of what they wanted. Our role was to bring it to life.

Stage 2. Ideation & Conceptualisation

The client wanted a fluorescent bright green on a dark green background. Taking this as our starting point, we explored multiple ideas and logo variations.

Time was critical. Limelight needed a fast turnaround to complete their branding, allowing them to focus on their website. This then led to the design of their white paper.

Stage 3. The White Paper

Step 1: Once I received the finalised white paper copy, I began designing, starting with the front cover. Once approved, it was used to build anticipation on social media with supporting graphics, such as: “The white paper is coming soon!”

Step 2: While the social media buzz built, I immersed myself in Limelight’s brand guidelines, ensuring each page of the white paper was both engaging and on-brand.

Step 3: With the foundation set, I moved into full design mode, creating a visually cohesive and polished white paper. It was then prepared for print as a magazine or distributed digitally as an eBook or PDF. Once live, the marketing team tracked its performance.

Stage 1. Branding

Limelight Who are they? They offer a programmatic platform for ad networks, publishers and agencies, optimising ad revenue to gain a competitive edge.

The client had a clear vision of what they wanted. Our role was to bring it to life.

Stage 2. Ideation & Conceptualisation

The client wanted a fluorescent bright green on a dark green background. Taking this as our starting point, we explored multiple ideas and logo variations.

Time was critical. Limelight needed a fast turnaround to complete their branding, allowing them to focus on their website. This then led to the design of their white paper.

Stage 3. The White Paper

Step 1: Once I received the finalised white paper copy, I began designing, starting with the front cover. Once approved, it was used to build anticipation on social media with supporting graphics, such as: “The white paper is coming soon!”

Step 2: While the social media buzz built, I immersed myself in Limelight’s brand guidelines, ensuring each page of the white paper was both engaging and on-brand.

Step 3: With the foundation set, I moved into full design mode, creating a visually cohesive and polished white paper. It was then prepared for print as a magazine or distributed digitally as an eBook or PDF. Once live, the marketing team tracked its performance.

Limelight Carousel
Limelight Carousel
Limelight Carousel
Animated logo gif
Animated logo gif
Animated logo gif

The Social Postercoaster

Next up – It's the Social Postercoaster! After the release of the White Paper, the team created a flurry of social media posts to maximise reach and boost engagement and downloads. These ranged from static posts to animated content and carousel graphics.

The designs featured messages like "It's live!" and "Download today!" as well as quotes and snippets to entice more interest. The campaign was a great success, the stats speak for themselves!

White paper page 1
White paper page 1
White paper page 1
White paper page 2
White paper page 2
White paper page 2
White paper pages
White paper pages
White paper pages

Statistics

Email data:

Pre Reg email: 11 sends, 57.14% open rate

7 contacts on the 9th of December

Launch email: 77 sends, 75% open rate

42 contacts on the 10th December

Existing contacts email: 3,993 sends, 29.3%

Statistics

Email data:

Pre Reg email: 11 sends, 57.14% open rate

7 contacts on the 9th of December

Launch email: 77 sends, 75% open rate

42 contacts on the 10th December

Existing contacts email: 3,993 sends, 29.3%

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Zoe Castellano

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Zoe Castellano

Copyright 2025 Zoe Castellano

Zoe Castellano

Copyright 2025 Zoe Castellano