Giving bold direction to the Central West

Taking a different path

RAPAD’s original idea was to create three RAPAD-branded websites. Each site was to represent one of the three campaign pillars: live, work, invest.

However, after delving into the campaign objectives, we presented an alternative — we’d make a splash with a fresh new sub-brand; we’d build awareness with a digital campaign; and we’d drive traffic to a website that brought the three campaign pillars together in one place.

A bilateral view

To gain insights into our target audience, we conducted interviews with residents in metropolitan areas. The prevailing perception painted CWQ as a barren landscape, seemingly devoid of opportunities.

However, these city-dwellers also highly valued a balanced lifestyle. While financial and professional success mattered to them, so did spending quality time with friends, family, and on leisure activities.

Upon venturing into the outback to delve into the life and culture of CWQ, we discovered the complex truth that challenged our earlier findings from the metro interviews.

Contrary to the metropolitan perception, CWQ was far from a barren wasteland; it was actually a fertile ground for untapped opportunities.

Importantly, the emphasis on work-life balance resonated strongly with the locals in CWQ. The distinction was, people in CWQ weren’t just talking about a balanced life; they were actually living it.

Insight

The Central West isn’t just the land of untapped opportunity, it’s an antidote to the restrains of modern life – and far out, it’s good out here!

Cut the crap

When you choose to live, work, and invest in CWQ, you’re choosing the path less travelled. But more than that – you’re cutting the crap from everyday life.

The ‘Cut the Crap’ brand idea is about skipping the plastic lifestyle and fast tracking your goals.

It’s honest and bold, just like the Central West.

Introducing FarOut!

A name that goes beyond a label, FarOut! is a nod to CWQ’s geographical location, the unexpected opportunities of the region, and the brand’s straight-shooting essence.

Go west for more

Wanting to drive movement to Central West QLD, we drew inspiration from directional road signs. Pointing west, the logomark pays homage to the regional energy of CWQ and hints that there’s more to come — more excitement, more opportunities, more of the laidback lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of.

It’s the people that make the place

No one knows CWQ better than the people who call it home; and there’s nothing more powerful than a real story, told true. Through a series of interviews, we captured the real stories of people who’d made the move to the Central West.

These stories were textured, heartening, and most importantly, they were as real as it gets. These stories became a core component of the FarOut! brand and the digital launch campaign.

Space to grow

It was essential for the website to be modular enough to flex and grow with the brand. With our custom page builder, the RAPAD team can easily edit and add pages to support future campaigns.

Built on WordPress, the site leads by example and cuts the crap by embracing simple navigation. The straightforward banner menu means visitors get the information they need on living, working, and investing in CWQ, fast.

Getting the word out

To build brand awareness, engage the local community, and get people talking about the prospect of a CWQ tree change, we kicked off the FarOut! launch with a digital campaign.

Using a mix of paid and organic media, we brought the campaign to life across Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. The 4-month campaign period generated plenty of leads, with people reaching out to discuss job opportunities, housing options, and life in the CWQ.

This marked an exciting chapter for CWQ. Prior to the launch of the FarOut! brand and campaign, RAPAD had struggled to generate enquiries of this volume.

Driving forward, together

Since launching the FarOut! brand and campaign in 2021, we continue to work in close partnership with RAPAD.

We feel honoured to have been a part of this journey from the very beginning and to be trusted as RAPAD’s creative partner. This is just the beginning for FarOut!