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The Science of Connection: A 360° Digital Transformation

ASHI • 2026

The Science of Connection: A 360° Digital Transformation

The Challenge

ASHI represents one of the most advanced scientific communities in the world, yet their digital presence didn’t reflect the innovation happening inside their laboratories and conferences. Before our partnership began, ASHI faced several key challenges: - A highly technical subject matter that struggled to translate into engaging digital content - Social channels that functioned primarily as announcement boards, not community platforms - Limited visual consistency across publications, events, and online media - Minimal real-time storytelling from major moments like Annual Meetings - Low organic engagement compared to the size and importance of their professional audience In short, ASHI had world-class science, but their story wasn’t reaching people in a modern, emotionally engaging way. They needed a full-service creative partner who could elevate their brand visually, humanize their message, and build meaningful digital connection across every touchpoint.

The Solution

Between 2023 and 2026, we became ASHI’s embedded creative engine, blending design, strategy, and on-site production into one cohesive ecosystem. Our approach focused on three pillars: 1. Visual Elevation Across Every Platform We rebuilt ASHI’s visual identity from the ground up to match the professionalism of their field. This included: - High-end publication cover design - Event banners and branded conference assets - Website design and UX optimization - Custom social graphics and campaign visuals Every asset was designed to feel unified, modern, and credible, ensuring ASHI looked as advanced as the science they represent. The result: a cohesive brand presence spanning print, web, and social media. 2. Turning Science Into “Edu-tainment” Scientific organizations often struggle with engagement because their content feels inaccessible. We changed that. Instead of relying solely on formal announcements, we introduced an “edu-tainment” strategy — blending: - Relatable lab humor - Meme culture tailored to immunogenetics professionals - Educational storytelling - Human moments from behind the scenes Posts like “RNA living the solo life” and “Serial Dilutions” became standout performers, proving that even highly specialized audiences crave personality and connection. These creative shifts transformed ASHI’s channels from static information feeds into living communities. 3. Boots-on-the-Ground Event Storytelling We didn’t operate remotely. Our team traveled on-site to ASHI’s Annual Meetings to capture the experience in real time. This included: - Professional photography - Live video content - Real-time social posting - Event wrap-ups and kick-offs By bringing audiences directly into the conference atmosphere, we closed the gap between physical events and digital followers. Notably, posts from the 51st Annual Meeting consistently ranked among the top-performing content of the year, reinforcing the power of real-time storytelling.

Key Results

Instagram: From Static to Viral

ASHI’s Instagram experienced explosive growth once creative storytelling and humor were introduced.

- 1,450% increase in impressions year-over-year

- Channel transformed into a high-growth engagement platform in under 12 months

This jump directly reflects the success of meme content, event coverage, and audience-first creative strategy.

Facebook: Visibility at Scale

Facebook became ASHI’s strongest awareness driver:

- 216,472 total page impressions

- 93% growth over the previous period

- 16% increase in total fans

- 16% increase in engaged users

These gains demonstrate how consistent creative output and community-focused content dramatically expanded ASHI’s digital footprint.

LinkedIn: Professional Authority Rebuilt

LinkedIn evolved into ASHI’s primary professional engagement channel:

- 176,914 impressions (up 71% year-over-year)

- 11,568 clicks driven to ASHI’s website

- 30% growth in follower count

This positioned ASHI as both a scientific authority and an active thought leader within the transplant and immunogenetics community.

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