Buzzard Point is a historic Washington, D.C. landmark, the final jewel in the crown of the Capitol Riverfront Community—the District’s fastest growing neighborhood.
With beautiful new residences, retail spaces, open-air markets, and an active shoreline still many months away, Grafik used the grand opening of world-class Audi Field to launch our place branding campaign this summer.
Drawing on the waterfront location, existing iconic landmarks, and the lively vision of all the D.C. development partners, we’ve created a visual identity to support a full-on roll-out, as first seen in signage (shown below) on the route to Audi Field. Rest assured there’s enough variety in the Buzzard Point visual toolbox to maintain freshness and excitement over the long haul, while consistent messaging continues to set Buzzard Point apart.
Online, in signage, social media, and PR, we leveraged its deep history and bright future to bring the inspiring vision of Buzzard Point to life through place branding.
Festivities around the inaugural D.C. United game at Audi Field meant plenty of reasons to post invites, reminders, and schedules for fans wanting the latest news. It was also the perfect chance to capture new neighborhood followers. We made certain the Buzzard Point branding was prominent in all of them.
• Social media mentions of Buzzard Point increased nearly 500% in one week
• Engagement with key DC influencers generated reciprocal follows and engagement
• Key development partner marketing efforts were supported as well
• Best of all, mentions trended positive throughout the run-up to the game and beyond
As the physical reality of Buzzard Point steadily emerges, we’re ready with a consistent look, theme, and marketing activation plan supporting every new occasion.
