Shine Lion Shine United

Wild at Heart

We Are Shine United

Experts in Outdoor Sports & Lifestyle Marketing

We are Shine United. WHILE MOST AGENCIES NEED TO BE A CHAMELEON OF SORTS TO ATTRACT OUTDOOR SPORTS & LIFESTYLE BRANDS, WE HAVE THE LUXURY OF BEING OURSELVES.WE KNOW WHAT IT TAKES TO COMPETE IN THE NEW ERA OF OUTDOOR RETAIL. HOW TO GARNER OUR UNFAIR SHARE OF ATTENTION, CONVERT INTEREST AND FAN THE FLAMES. OUR THINKING IS BOLD. OUR IDEAS ARE FRESH. OUR PASSION FOR WHAT WE DO IS DOWNRIGHT INFECTIOUS.

Outdoor Sports & Lifestyle Experience

Selected Work

Aguila Ammunition

Aguila Ammunition is all about delivering high-performance ammo and utilizing state-of-the-art technology in every single one of their rounds. To elevate their brand and fuel growth, Aguila partnered with Shine United for a comprehensive brand makeover — resulting in a 42% increase in awareness and a 34% increase in sales.

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LaCrosse Footwear

Do one thing and do it right. For over a century, that's exactly what LaCrosse Footwear has been doing — making the best rubber boots and outdoor gear. LaCrosse partnered with Shine United for a brand makeover that started with research and planning and ended up with fresh thinking at nearly every point of contact with consumers and retailers. As an agency that truly understands the outdoor category through and through, it was our pleasure creating the work.

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Surefire

SureFire enlisted Shine to help them upgrade their web platform with a new website that provides a better sales flow and customer experience more aligned with the brand’s true essence. The resulting website, designed and developed by Shine, has a bold new look that showcases SureFire’s products as the serious, tactical gear that they are.

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RMEF

As part of a creative overhaul for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, a conservation organization that seeks to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife and their habitat, Shine developed a new website, an updated logo and new brand identity.

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O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc.

For over 100 years, O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. have been synonymous with durable and reliable firearms. From the Brownie trapper pistol developed in 1919 to the MC1sc™ subcompact 9mm pistol of today, Mossberg has built a legacy of innovation and performance. Mossberg partnered with Shine United to help steer the future of brand with projects that included everything from research and strategy to catalogs, print ads, and brand videos.

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R.L. Winston Rod Co.

You can't mention fly fishing and not bring up the name Winston Fly Rods. In an increasingly competitive category, Shine United was tasked to encapsulate and promote their reputation via both a print campaign and website.

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SITKA

With a highly anticipated new pattern — and the largest product launch for the brand to date — SITKA® Gear engaged Shine to help bring their new Whitetail hunting apparel line to market. The campaign started with deep, collaborative brand and marketing communications planning — and culminated in a high-impact brand book, print advertising and digital advertising.

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Problems We Solve
  • How can I best define my brand and product architecture?
  • How can I build brand affinity at every point of contact?
  • How can I maximize and measure my marketing communications investment?
  • How can I better leverage the digital component of my brand?
  • How can I optimize my message strategy in a rapidly changing category?
Services We Offer
  • Insights, analytics and investment planning
  • Target definition and positioning
  • Brand architecture strategy
  • Naming and visual identity
  • Consumer experience optimization
  • Creative development and campaign activation
  • Creative asset development, creation and analytics
  • Digital platform architecture and development
  • Omnichannel communications optimization
Strategic Consulting
  • Budgeting and Investment Strategy
  • Target Audience Segmentation and Insights
  • Brand Essence Definition and Analytics
  • MarCom Planning and Optimization
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Research
Media Planning and Buying
  • Competitive and Trend Analysis
  • Media Mix Performance Modeling
  • Offline Media Negotiation/Buying
  • Digital Media Negotiation/Buying
  • Campaign Tracking and Optimization
Digital Marketing
  • Web Development
    • Information Architecture
    • Design and Production
    • In-House Programming
  • Mobile Platform Development
  • E-commerce Implementation and Optimization
  • Online Marketing
    • Information Architecture
    • Design and Production
    • In-House Programming
  • Email Marketing Strategy and Execution
  • Social Media
    • Facebook Strategy and Content
    • Twitter/Pinterest/Tumblr Strategy and Content
    • Blog Design and Content Generation
  • Analytics and Optimization
Advertising and Design
  • Brand Identity and Logo Design
  • Print Advertising
  • Television and Radio Advertising
  • Video Concepting and Development
  • OOH Advertising
  • Brochure/Catalog/Direct Marketing
  • Point of Sale/Event Kits
  • Packaging Design
  • Retail Promotions

What clients are saying about us

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“Shine United blends smart strategic thinking with bold creative to generate results for our business. Through our partnership with Shine, we're expanding brand awareness and reaching into new segments within the marketplace. Shine is a perfect fit for us, given their passion for shooting sports and extensive experience in the outdoor industry. They have done a phenomenal job and we couldn't be happier with our partnership.”

— Rich Kirk, Senior Director of Marketing

“We wanted to make some real noise in the industry to promote our full line of true high-performance ammunition. Shine's creative is generating significant increases in awareness and consideration, both in the channel and at a consumer level. We couldn't be more pleased with the work and are excited about a big future together.”

— Kristi Heuring, Director of Marketing

“I have a lot of confidence in our choice of agency partner with Shine United. This campaign is two years in the making and we couldn't be happier with how it came together. Shine really understands our brand and our consumer, and as a result, they have built messaging that not only speaks to the great folks who wear our boots but it also connects with them on an emotional level. In short order, Shine has earned the trust of our company across the board.”

— Nicole Orr, Senior Marketing Manager

“We've been amazed at how quickly Shine has grasped our brand, our product and our culture. We've traditionally approached the running category from an ingredient perspective. We decided a few years ago to change that approach, and Shine was instrumental in helping us change the strategy and the messaging. Shine came to the table very prepared and drove us to think about the category in a different way. We ended up with great creative that was well received not just by consumers, but also our licensee base and retailers.”

— Brian Gallagher, Global Marketing Leader

“Shine is a GREAT partner for W.L. Gore & Associates. Shine's ability to deliver smart and authentic contributions to our business thinking has made them a valuable asset for us across our multiple markets and channels of business. Shine's team does a great job at understanding the needs and dynamics of each of our business teams that they work with. Shine inspires us, makes us smarter and is fun to work with.”

— Tim Dennis, Business Unit Leader

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