WHAT WE DID
KONY DBX
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Overview
Kony set out to launch a breakthrough digital banking solution and accelerate its broader digital transformation strategy. The objective was to introduce a frictionless, next-generation banking experience while positioning Kony as a leading innovation partner within the financial services industry.
I led the creation of a comprehensive brand and integrated marketing ecosystem designed to support every stage of the buyer journey — from awareness to sales enablement — while driving measurable business growth.
Challenge
Kony was entering a highly competitive, rapidly evolving banking technology landscape. The challenge was twofold:
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Launch a new digital banking solution with a distinct and credible brand identity
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Accelerate adoption among senior banking decision-makers navigating complex digital transformation initiatives
Success required more than a product launch. It demanded:
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Deep insight into banking industry decision-makers
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Clear articulation of value across multiple touchpoints
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Alignment between brand, product marketing, and sales enablement
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A strategy that would shorten long enterprise sales cycles
The brand needed to resonate with both innovation leaders and conservative financial institutions — balancing transformation with trust.
Strategy
Insight-Driven Foundation
We applied Metia’s Strategy QuickStart process to uncover market and customer insights, enabling us to better understand decision-makers within the banking ecosystem. This informed:
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Brand positioning
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Messaging architecture
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Content mapping across the full buyer journey
Precision Targeting & Micro-Profiling
To increase aptitude to purchase, we deployed advanced micro-profiling techniques to identify and engage high-value banking audiences. This allowed us to:
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Target decision-makers with personalized messaging
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Accelerate the sales cycle
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Focus marketing investment on audiences that mattered most
Integrated Digital Marketing Ecosystem
We developed a fully integrated digital marketing strategy that combined:
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Brand storytelling
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Thought leadership
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Demand generation campaigns
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ABM activation
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Sales enablement tools
Every asset was carefully crafted to guide prospects through critical decision points, reinforcing Kony’s leadership in digital-first banking.
Results
The integrated brand and marketing strategy delivered exceptional business impact:
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158% record-breaking growth in fiscal 2019
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75% increase in new banking customer base worldwide
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500% customer growth in the U.S. and Caribbean
Beyond revenue growth, the initiative:
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Accelerated the enterprise sales cycle
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Increased purchase aptitude among targeted decision-makers
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Elevated Kony’s visibility within the broader financial services conversation
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Positioned the brand as a next-generation digital banking transformation partner
The result was not simply a product launch — but a scaled transformation of Kony’s market presence and growth trajectory.
Deliverables
Brand Development
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Brand name
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Brand logo and identity system
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Brand personality
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Comprehensive brand guide
Core Marketing Assets
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Landing page
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Demo videos (including updated product integration)
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Infographic
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Battle card (3-page PDF)
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Sales playbooks and multiple sales decks
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Web audit and consultation
Thought Leadership & Long-Form Content
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Whitepapers (6–16 pages)
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Tactical guides
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18-page Digital Banking Transformation Playbook
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51-page CDXI Market Index Study (co-branded)
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Multiple eBooks (16–21 pages)
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65-slide Microvation presentation
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38- and 33-slide sales decks
Campaign & Paid Media Assets
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40 Twitter ads
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40 LinkedIn ads
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40 Facebook ads
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8 HTML5 banner ads
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8 static banner ads
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ABM campaign assets
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OFT email campaigns
Event & Engagement Materials
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Event brochures (8 pages each)
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Desktop and phone wallpapers
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Sticker and promotional materials
This extensive bill of materials created a cohesive brand presence across digital, sales, and event environments.


