How Studio Kiln built an esports brand that behaves like its audience

Building an Authentic Esports Brand

Studio Kiln's rebranding of Fellowkids showcases the importance of embracing fandom culture to create genuine connections with communities.

When an agency specializing in esports marketing needs to rebrand, the stakes are high, as the audience is the gatekeeper of authenticity and can spot corporate posturing easily.

They're the ones who've watched countless brands attempt—and fail—to seem relatable through clumsy memes and forced references.

The resulting rebrand, created by Studio Kiln, celebrates fandom culture on its own terms, rather than targeting and monetizing it.

Author's summary: Studio Kiln's rebranding of Fellowkids creates an authentic esports brand.

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