5x2 Black and white collage of Western students
USC - Western University

Harnessing the Power of the Student Experience

After an unexpected government decision made many university student fees optional in Ontario, the University Students’ Council (USC) at Western University needed to connect with students to raise awareness of the changes and tell the story of the impact. A campaign was needed rapidly to reach students both before they left campus for the summer and leading into the fall with the goal to reduce the impact of these changes on student life.

The project started with rapid research and discovery, along with the development of positioning and key messages to ensure the campaign connected with students and built on the student experiences they know and love. A powerful video was developed as the anchor of the campaign to energize the student audience. That was accompanied by a website lander, social media messaging and information at student events to drive the message home. The result was a campaign that grabbed the attention of students - local/national media - and started a much-needed conversation about the importance of collective support for the student experience.

Services Delivered

  • Research & Discovery
  • Positioning & Key Message Development
  • Creative Direction
  • Content Development & Copywriting
  • Website Design & Development
  • Photography
  • Videography

Sector

Education

Featured work samples

Black and white photo of student with arms crossed, looking confidently into camera. Text reads 'Opt In' and 'Save Your Western Student Experience'
Black and white image of Western student looking into camera. Text reads 'Opt In' and 'Save Your Western Student Experience'
Facebook post of Spoke employee holding a bagel and smiling, text reads 'Imagine a campus with no Spoke bagels'
Black and white image of Western student looking into camera, text reads 'Opt In' and 'Save Your Western Student Experience'
This was an incredibly complicated campaign on a very tight timeline. The story we told and the campaign we created hit the mark in every way. sagecomm was a pleasure to work with and was a trusted partner during a challenging time for the USC.
Mikaela Harrison, USC Executive, Communications
Collage showing three instagram posts supporting the 'Opt In' campaign
Western USC Instagram grid showing multiple 'Save Your Western Student Experience' posts in the feed.
Save Your Student Experience landing page shown on large desktop computer screen
Flat lay of posters reading 'Save your western student experience' and 'Opt In'
8x5 Black and white collage of headshots of Western students
Collage showing three students holding handmade 'Opt In' posters
Bus stop advertisement with black and white image of Western student with arms crossed. Text reads 'Opt in'
Collage of western students with purple overlay. Text overlay reads 'All it takes is all of us'.