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Why do most marketing launches in the firearms industry suck?

The lack of Aligning Product and Marketing for a Successful Launch Before marketing can begin, product teams must provide a comprehensive information package that goes beyond a validated product. This collaboration lays the foundation for success. After decades in the industry, I’ve observed one recurring challenge that firearms companies face when launching a new product:…

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PWS – BDE 30 Second Video Concept

Another concept that client (Primary Weapons Systems) nixed, after discovering the cost for overall filming. Was developed under tight budget constraints (Under 10k all-in, and using only free music rights), and was intended as a BDE 30 Second video for RECOILtv utilization. Purpose: drive awareness and early sales for the BDE 3D Printed Suppressor DRAFT…

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PRIMARY WEAPONS SYSTEMS // BDE // Be Seen. Not Heard.

Introducing the PWS BDE 762 Suppressor: In April 2022, GUNLAND was approached by PRIMARY WEAPONS SYSTEMS (and recently new leadership) looking to launch an upcoming new product category, the PWS BDE 762 Suppressor. Having met at SHOT Show 2022, we were excited to create something refreshing and different, which would elevate the brand beyond its…

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LONE WOLF ARMS // You Are One of A Kind // Radio Spot

GUNLAND was approached by LONE WOLF ARMS to create a 30-second commercial spot that showcased the unique attributes that their offerings have. The ability to build a one-of-a-kind pistol that is as singular as the person owning it is. It is airing now on GUN TALK RADIO. Listen Now: The Brief: SQUAD: Team: GUNLAND Role…

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RADIAN AFTERBURNER + RAMJET // Product Launch Pt. 1

RADIAN AFTERBURNER RAMJET Fits GLOCK G19, Gen3, 4, 5; G19X, G45 Up to 44% recoil reduction. Threadless barrel. Legal for sale in 50 states

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FLIR Teledyne // 2015 Tactical & Law Enforcement Catalog

SEE THE HEAT Role Responsible Strategy, and Management Lynn Twiss Freelance Strategist Strategy, Copywriting, Concepting Jake Murray Design & Photography Portland Agency FLIR, “The World’s Sixth Sense” was the brand motto that this 2015 audience-specific catalog was in support of. The concept is that with this “Sixth Sense” one could “SEE THE HEAT.” From illuminating…

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LEUPOLD // HISTORY

A Company History, That Moves Starting with the founding of Leupold & Vopel in 1907, long before Stevens came into the picture, and showcasing the big leaps forward in innovation. Combing over the archives to unveil never-before-seen materials, videos, and images, creating an immersive interactive experience, one that resides on the website to this day.…

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Getting Product Messaging Approval in the Firearms Industry.

I am not a copywriter. However, after many years of creating messaging and being an interstitial between in-house creative, agency teams, and company leadership, I’ve learned many tips and advice on guiding product messaging concepts through feedback rounds to final approval and sign-off.  While you are creating the message, you do not own it. The messaging…