Spirit Aerosystems
Proving the value of integrated storytelling in aerospace and defense
Integrated storytelling and content strategy across business units
Spirit AeroSystems’ communications team supports multiple global business units and objectives across marketing channels in the complex and highly regulated aerospace and defense market. As part of a business transformation strategy, the team needed to develop a cohesive brand story and integrated content strategy to create brand awareness, support talent recruitment, and ultimately drive business growth. In order to prove the program’s impact on business objectives, Spirit needed baseline metrics and a comprehensive measurement program that went beyond vanity metrics like placements and impressions.
Proving the business value of storytelling in aerospace and defense
In collaboration with the Spirit team, we developed a customized measurement approach that included key performance indicators (KPIs) tied to broader business objectives. Our goal was to provide actionable insights and recommendations to corporate executives and marketing leaders using qualitative and quantitative data. We designed this approach to optimize elements of Spirit’s storytelling and content strategies and measure the entirety of its integrated marketing efforts. We developed executive marketing dashboards that include precise analysis and data filtering capabilities to truly understand what’s driving website trends like Share of Voice (SOV), brand sentiment, site ranking, and social media engagement.
Storytelling as a strategic business driver
An effective content strategy, data-driven insights, and strong execution has helped Spirit become a leading voice in aerospace and defense. It has also demonstrated storytelling can drive business growth. Since 2021, Spirit has seen a 22% increase in SOV, a 318% increase in earned media placements with positive sentiment, a 38% increase in web traffic, and has doubled its social media engagement rate.
By The Numbers
22% increase in Share of Voice (SOV)
318% increase in earned media placements with positive sentiment
38% increase in web traffic
2x social media engagement rate
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