Shodair Children’s Hospital provides specialized psychiatric care for children and adolescents and is home to Montana’s only comprehensive genetics program. Yet assumptions persisted that Shodair only served children, and the hospital needed to present an updated representation of what they do. Wendt responded with a full-service campaign to give Montanans (who make up 99% of Shodair’s clientele) a clearer understanding of Shodair’s mission.
BRAND AWARENESS NATIVE CONTENT
RESPONSIVE WEB DESIGN
OUTDOOR BOARDS DIGITAL ADS
SOCIAL MEDIA PRINT
Shodair Children’s Hospital provides specialized psychiatric care for children and adolescents and is home to Montana’s only comprehensive genetics program. Yet assumptions persisted that Shodair only served children, and the hospital needed to present an updated representation of what they do. Wendt responded with a full-service campaign to give Montanans (who make up 99% of Shodair’s clientele) a clearer understanding of Shodair’s mission.
BRAND AWARENESS NATIVE CONTENT RESPONSIVE WEB DESIGN
OUTDOOR BOARDS DIGITAL ADS SOCIAL MEDIA PRINT
Shodair Children’s Hospital needed a rebranding that would tie their two organizations — specialized psychiatric care for children and a nationally recognized genetics program — together more cohesively. Though it is indeed a children’s hospital, Shodair is much more, offering comprehensive care for families as well as a genetics program for all ages. Shodair also currently serves as the only Children’s Miracle Network-affiliated hospital in Montana and provides care to children in all parts of the state.
During the brand launch, campaign website visits increased by nearly 18% and visits to the donate/support page increased by 630%.
Native articles had nearly 2,500 views, and the average time spent on each article was more than 2 minutes.
Facebook fans increased by 89.6% during the campaign.
This truly was a full-service campaign, as Wendt worked closely with Shodair on brand development, public relations, and native content. We used TV and radio ads, digital, mobile, social media, outdoor, and print channels to showcase Shodair’s offerings. Along with creating a cohesive brand, our goal was to highlight what makes Shodair special. No family is turned away from care at Shodair, which makes donor support vital. The hospital is the only provider of such specialized genetics care in Montana. Shodair also boasts an accredited school so children in their care can continue their education.
Shodair’s new narrative is progressive but timeless, and it centers on the hospital’s commitment to support, stabilize, and improve the lives of children in crisis. We are proud to partner with an organization so intensely dedicated to serving patients throughout their lives.
While the site has been updated from our original design, the original structure of what we created is still there, but with a fresh coat of paint.
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There aren’t many people who can say they’ve spent nearly three decades at the same company—much less at an ad agency that’s been around since sliced bread hit the shelves. Lucky for us, we have Merle. Officially, she’s our Media Buyer. Unofficially? She’s Wendt’s resident history keeper, snack drawer curator, and all-around low-key legend.
A strong brand is more than design elements or a clever tagline—it’s the story you tell and the connection you build. Every interaction shapes how your audience sees you, which is why consistency matters…
User-generated content, engagement rate, native content articles. Whether you’re trying to boost your marketing vocab, wow at your next meeting, or impress your boss (no judgment), we’ve got the go-to guide to get you there! Grab your notecards—we’re covering everything from banner ads to media kits…yes, they still make those.
Chicken suits, patio hangs, the occasional corn hole tournament—behind Wendt’s 96 years of excellence is a culture that values joy just as much as it does hard work. And few embody that spirit better than our administrative coordinator (and resident Bob Ross impressionist), Dallas. While her task load is a balancing act across our accounting, media, and production departments, where she really shines is bringing the fun (and a spontaneous dance party) to all the moments in between. From staying organized to keeping things light, Dallas is breaking down the heart, humor, and hustle behind her day-to-day.
Marketing motivation and Wendt shenanigans worthy of a subscription.
There aren’t many people who can say they’ve spent nearly three decades at the same company—much less at an ad agency that’s been around since sliced bread hit the shelves. Lucky for us, we have Merle. Officially, she’s our Media Buyer. Unofficially? She’s Wendt’s resident history keeper, snack drawer curator, and all-around low-key legend.
A strong brand is more than design elements or a clever tagline—it’s the story you tell and the connection you build. Every interaction shapes how your audience sees you, which is why consistency matters…
User-generated content, engagement rate, native content articles. Whether you’re trying to boost your marketing vocab, wow at your next meeting, or impress your boss (no judgment), we’ve got the go-to guide to get you there! Grab your notecards—we’re covering everything from banner ads to media kits…yes, they still make those.
Chicken suits, patio hangs, the occasional corn hole tournament—behind Wendt’s 96 years of excellence is a culture that values joy just as much as it does hard work. And few embody that spirit better than our administrative coordinator (and resident Bob Ross impressionist), Dallas. While her task load is a balancing act across our accounting, media, and production departments, where she really shines is bringing the fun (and a spontaneous dance party) to all the moments in between. From staying organized to keeping things light, Dallas is breaking down the heart, humor, and hustle behind her day-to-day.
