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STEPPING UP the Standards of Care
for the Next Generation

American Board of Pediatrics

about the client

The American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) is a leading certifying board dedicated to advancing the practice of pediatrics. The ABP’s mission is to promote excellence in medical care for children and adolescents by certifying physicians who have met rigorous standards of knowledge, skills, and professionalism.

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"Hummingbird has been a game-changer for us, helping to make our small communications department more efficient, more productive, and creatively rejuvenated. Beyond helping us meet our daily, internal demands, they have also helped us completely update our branding, giving it new life. We’ve received so much positive feedback on our updated branding at conferences, through our website, and our email messaging. They have a keen ability to draw out the purpose and core of a design request, and then produce something that beautifully and creatively meets the need. They’ve helped make our department run faster and smoother while being so much fun to work with."

Stephany L. Pritchard, Communications and New Media Manager
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Awards

2015 Silver Award: Corporate Brand Identity

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2015 Silver Award: Corporate Brand Identity

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Awards

2015 Silver Award: Corporate Brand Identity

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Awards

2015 Silver Award: Corporate Brand Identity

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challenge

The ABP faced numerous challenges in communicating its value to various stakeholders, including trainees, practicing pediatricians, and the public. Some key challenges included its perception as a gatekeeper rather than a supportive organization, the complexity of the certification process, brand confusion with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the need to effectively communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders.

strategy

To address these challenges, Hummingbird Creative Group developed a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy. We positioned the ABP as a supportive partner committed to helping pediatricians achieve their professional goals. We developed a clear and consistent messaging framework that emphasized the benefits of ABP certification. We created engaging content, such as videos, infographics, and blog posts, to educate and inspire the ABP’s target audiences. We implemented a multi-channel marketing approach, utilizing email, social media, and in-person events to reach diverse audiences.

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goal

When Protus3 engaged Hummingbird Creative Group, the market for IT security solutions had undergone a considerable evolution since the company first opened their doors in 1988. Competition had intensified. New threats to corporate reputations had arisen and continued to multiply like cybercrime, identity theft and fraud. Colleges and universities came under fire for failing to implement adequate security measures. The situation sparked The Cleary Act, which regulates specific measures and reporting requirements; however, many notable institutions received heavy fines for failure to comply. Corporations and institutions in all sectors recognize the need for more sophisticated systems to anticipate threats, monitor activity within their organizations and protect valuable assets. The opportunity for Protus3 to make a powerful change became abundantly clear. Executive leaders no longer view data and information security as strictly a function of the IT department. It is widely recognized that corporate security plays a key role in business strategy. When Protus3 first entered the marketplace under its original name (Risk Management Associates or RMA), the sales team primarily dealt with technically educated buyers. More than 25 years later, the buying cycle has grown more complex, involving stakeholders at higher organizational levels with less technical knowledge. Protus3 originally planned to optimize their website and make it mobile friendly in order to capture more opportunities. They engaged Hummingbird Creative Group for this purpose; however, as collaboration on the project began, Hummingbird’s focus on capturing the brand essence started to resonate. The opportunity for Protus3 to make a powerful change became abundantly clear. Clients recognize that Protus3 has proven expertise in safeguarding their assets: intellectual and real property, equipment, inventory and employee’s safety. Though few competitors can match Protus3’s solid track record in the industry and their security acumen, their brand message did not convey their strength in the market.

solution

Hummingbird Creative Group executed several key initiatives to help the ABP achieve its goals. We developed a multi-pronged communications strategy to educate families about the importance of choosing a board-certified pediatrician for the “I am Certifiably Independent” campaign. Engaging content and leveraging physician ambassadors empowered families to make informed decisions for their children's health.

We have designed visually appealing annual reports each year that effectively communicate complex information to a diverse audience with engaging imagery and infographics.

We developed a messaging platform to motivate and inspire the next generation of pediatricians for the “Stepping Up” initiative. A programmatic marketing strategy was created to raise awareness, increase engagement, and support trainees throughout their certification journey. A multi-channel marketing approach, including in-person events, social media, and email marketing, was implemented.

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impact

  • Hummingbird’s work with the ABP has had a significant impact on the organization’s brand awareness, engagement, and overall success. By effectively communicating the value of ABP certification and providing valuable resources and support, we have helped the ABP strengthen its relationship with its members and the public.
  • CHRISTINE PETERSON, CPP, ISP
    Hummingbird gave us a clear way to talk about the brand that really resonated. They helped us get the technical information across in a language that appealed to non-technical businesspeople.
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  • CHRISTINE PETERSON, CPP, ISP
    Hummingbird gave us a more holistic brand identity; one that better aligns with our core benefits, services, mission and culture. What we really appreciate is their down-to-Earth approach,” says Peterson. “It is the kind of relationship where we have the ability to laugh together and also have tough conversations together. They really feel like a partner.
    PRESIDENT at Protus3
  • CHRISTINE PETERSON, CPP, ISP
    We’re security professionals, not marketers, what we do is technical,” reflects Protus3 President Christine Peterson. “Hummingbird gave us a clear way to talk about the brand that really resonated. They helped us get the technical information across in a language that appealed to non-technical businesspeople.
    PRESIDENT at Protus3
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