Brandchat Notes: BRANDS + SPACE

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OPENING CONVO - OC: Tag a brand you know as a "space brand" or a brand focusing on space?  #brandchat 
Q1:  How would you describe the typical branding of the space industry right now? #brandchat
Q2:  Space in itself is a brand and it's missing the beautiful storytelling that we do in advertising and it's yearning for specialists to come in and build that narrative. Discuss.
Q3:  Americans rank NASA as the most trusted institutions out of media, organized religion, government organizations and nonprofits. What can brands learn from NASA? #brandchat
Q4:  Asteroid mining, orbital 3-D printing, and–of course–manned spaceflight are all part of the modern-day space race. Tag brands that are entering or actively involved in space.  #brandchat  
Q5:  Are there any special recommendations you have for brands considering branching into space?  Is it the same as opening a new location?  #brandchat
Q6:  What is the biggest opportunity for brands in space?  #brandchat

ARTICLES FOR THE CHAT:
https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/kitkat-red-bull-confusedcom-brand-space-race/1362072
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nasa-techshot-and-tupperware-brands-team-up-to-improve-plant-growth-aboard-the-international-space-station-300493433.html
http://adage.com/article/agency-news/space-frontier-agencies-brands/310931/
https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/space/china-amps-space-program-race-challenge-u-s-n666391
http://theconversation.com/private-companies-are-launching-a-new-space-race-heres-what-to-expect-80697 



Brandchat Notes: BRANDS + SPACE

This week’s stats:
20 participants;259 tweets; reach of 154,175



OC: Tag a brand you know as a “space brand” or a brand focusing on space? #brandchat

I think we have to go with @SpaceX to infinity and beyond! - @HouWaterHeaters


@NASA @blueorigin @OrbitalATK are some I can think of. - @Musolek




Q1: How would you describe the typical branding of the space industry right now? #brandchat

I would still say it's "out there" (pun intended) . And a lil' still back in the day sort of feel.   You say "s… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1034824113473417217 - @mariaduron

Well, when you ride the Metro in the DC area, you'll see space branding targeted at government funding.  - @GeraldMoczynski

It seems lowkey and esoteric. I don't think it's meant to target the general audience. - @SanabriaJav

A1:  I wonder who will redefine "the space"  of Space  #brandchat

Agreed. Space tourism will only be availble to the super wealthy until space vehicles are as common as cars are… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1034825557807116289 - @Musolek




Q2: Space in itself is a brand and it’s missing the beautiful storytelling that we do in advertising and it’s yearning for specialists to come in and build that narrative. Discuss.


@AngelaHemans That means there's so much opportunity there for brands!  - @mariaduron

Narrative and story of advertising in space will likely unfold as privatization happens in conjunction with the Space Force - @HouWaterHeaters




Q3: Americans rank NASA as the most trusted institution out of media, organized religion, government organizations and nonprofits. What can brands learn from NASA? #brandchat

@NASA LOOKS like they try to be transparent......and aspirational.  - @GeraldMoczynski

NASA is trusted b/c it's been the leader in the spot.  We turn to NASA for news about space. In every movie, t… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1034828065636057088 - @mariaduron

Consistency and elasticity. They must also figure out how to connect their purpose with the people a… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1034828611122094080 - @Musolek

Brands can learn from the history @NASA and the space race as to why they are trusted. Conception, Invention, Delivery - @HouWaterHeaters

The #NASASocial program is fantastic and could be used as a foundation for bringing in social interac… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1034830191141576704 - @TbroOnline



Q4: Asteroid mining, orbital 3-D printing, and–of course–manned spaceflight are all part of the modern-day space race. Tag brands that are entering or actively involved in space. #brandchat

The fact that it's tough for more than a  handful of brands to come to mind means that there's a universe of op… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1034829818318217217 - @mariaduron


@UnistellarScope contributing to citizen science! - @HouWaterHeaters





Q5: Are there any special recommendations you have for brands considering branching into space? Is it the same as opening a new location? #brandchat

You need a really big, bright sign.  - @GeraldMoczynski


@GeraldMoczynski it should also be floating somewhere up there. Solar billboards are next! - @HouWaterHeaters




Q6: What is the biggest opportunity for brands in space? #brandchat

Well, there are no consumers there now, so it's limited to travel-related brands for now.   - @GeraldMoczynski

... and water heaters.- @GeraldMoczynski
Travel brands as mentioned and mining are probably the largest commercial opportunities - @HouWaterHeaters

Cannot wait to see who takes the lead. - @brandchat