Marketing strategy

Player-first ideas backed by a practical plan.

Brand systems, go-to-market roadmaps, audience research, and integrated campaigns that connect positioning to measurable community outcomes.

Selected work

Strategy made tangible.

Featured marketing strategy projects with the thinking, deliverables, and outcomes behind the work.

Personal branding · Identity system

Building recognition through a complete visual language.

A personal identity designed to feel credible, approachable, and unmistakably mine.

Branding is more than a logo. It is the system that makes every interaction feel connected. I developed a flexible mark, purposeful color palette, clear type hierarchy, and repeatable visual direction that can stay consistent across a résumé, portfolio, presentations, social content, and community materials.

01Recognition

A distinctive K-shaped mark creates a memorable signature across formats.

02Consistency

Defined color, type, and spacing choices make every touchpoint feel related.

03Meaning

Deep plum communicates trust and confidence, while warm gold adds energy, optimism, and approachability.

What it demonstrates

Identity design, visual hierarchy, color psychology, typography, brand personality, system thinking, and the importance of trust-building consistency.

Core identity systemPersonal brand · 2026
Kellsai Kimball primary plum and gold logo
Primary markWordmark + monogram

The mirrored curves form a distinctive K while suggesting movement, connection, and forward momentum.

Color systemConfidence balanced with warmth
Plum#471F3B
Gold#E4B865
Charcoal#231F20
Cool gray#C4C4C4
Warm white#FCFBF4
Type hierarchyPersonality first, clarity always
Display · GeorgiaKellsai Kimball
Supporting · Trebuchet MSCOMMUNITY · STRATEGY · CONNECTION
Kellsai Kimball vertical and horizontal logo variations in plum, gold, black, and white
Identity in action

A cohesive system helps people recognize the same professional voice wherever they encounter it.

Professional profile

Kellsai KimballCommunity & Marketing Strategist

Social presenceBUILD COMMUNITY.
CREATE MOMENTUM.
@kellsaikimball
Presentation system01COMMUNITY
WITH PURPOSE

Gaming business & marketing

Campaign thinking across the player lifecycle.

These decks move from research and positioning into channel strategy, community activation, measurable goals, and long-term player relationships.

Voyagers of Nera content creator campaign planning report coverOpen deck ↗

Performance marketing · 60-day plan

Voyagers of Nera Creator Campaign

A YouTube-led creator campaign built around a $16,000 budget, a 4.0x ROAS target, audience personas, creator fit, conversion tracking, and a concentrated seven-day sales window.

  • Creator strategy
  • $16K budget
  • 4.0x ROAS
  • Attribution
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Gaming partnerships · 21 slides

Kingdom Hearts Partnership Analysis

An analysis of how Square Enix and Disney combined complementary strengths to build a durable cross-industry brand, supported by franchise milestones, revenue evidence, governance, risks, and strategic lessons.

  • Partnership strategy
  • Brand equity
  • Revenue analysis
  • IP governance
Destiny 2 business analysis presentation coverOpen deck ↗

Live-service strategy · 22 slides

Destiny 2 Business Analysis

A research-led analysis of audience needs, competitive position, monetization, community trust, and sustainable growth opportunities for Bungie’s live-service ecosystem.

  • Audience research
  • SWOT
  • Player retention
  • Value propositions
Mythology Mayhem game launch campaign presentation coverOpen deck ↗

Integrated marketing · 21 slides

Mythology Mayhem Launch Campaign

A $30,000 game-launch plan connecting paid media, creators, contests, LVL UP Expo, organic community building, KPIs, and a phased rollout.

  • Media budget
  • Creators
  • Events
  • Campaign KPIs
Slay the Spire 2 go-to-market strategy presentation coverOpen deck ↗

Go-to-market roadmap · 25 slides

Slay the Spire 2 GTM Strategy

A pre-launch, launch, and post-launch strategy using Steam, Discord, social media, video, and creator partnerships to build awareness and long-term retention.

  • GTM planning
  • Steam
  • Community
  • Lifecycle marketing

More community work

Hands-on ideas built for real audiences.

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Sponsorship marketing

Team Liquid × Monster Energy

Analyzed brand fit and developed fan-first activation ideas across player content, livestreams, events, and social engagement.

  • Brand-fit analysis
  • Activation concepts
  • Fan touchpoints
  • Presentation