Brand Strategy · Organic Social Media · Content Production

Estu

The Student App That Earned Its Place on Campus

Client: EstuYear: 2025Team: Luke Scorziell

West Coast

Growth Market Activated

2 Tracks

Students + Investors Targeted Simultaneously

The Challenge

Estu was raising capital and growing fast, but their brand wasn't keeping up. They needed a story that worked for students on campus and investors in boardrooms at the same time — two audiences with very different definitions of credibility.

The Insight

The brand wasn't lacking energy. It was lacking a clear identity students could own. Repositioning Estu as the most rewarding rewards card for students gave the community something to rally around, and gave investors a proof of market fit they could point to.

The Solution

BeaconBrand built a partnership strategy connecting Estu with key campus organizations, launched on-the-ground man-on-the-street content, and developed a student meme strategy that drove organic engagement. Every piece of content was designed to prove traction, not just awareness.

Deliverables

  • Brand Partnership Strategy
  • Brand Partnership Management
  • Social Media Strategy
  • On-Campus Content Production
  • Ad Campaigns

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