2025

NYX Awards - 2025 Gold Winner Winner: Gate21 Marketing

When You Can...

Entrant Company

Gate21 Marketing

Category

Marketing Campaign / New Category: Repositioning

Client's Name

Cashme by GC

Country / Region

Armenia

Experience Level

Agency

Initial Situation & Challenge
Cashme, an instant credit app, faced years of stagnation due to low brand awareness and a misaligned perception as just another “credit provider.” Despite offering real value, the brand struggled to emotionally connect with its audience. A repositioning was essential to revive the brand and drive user engagement.
Objectives
Reposition the Brand: Shift perception from a credit service to a reliable financial friend.
Drive Awareness: Ensure more people knew about Cashme’s benefits.
Boost Application Rates: Attract and convert more users through emotionally resonant messaging.
Strategic Insight
Research revealed that individuals aged 30+ often reassess life goals and face financial challenges without the support they had in youth. This insight inspired a major shift in communication—removing the word "credit" entirely and focusing on emotional, human moments.
Repositioning Strategy
Cashme was redefined as a “lifeline for crucial moments,” helping users preserve their quality of life. This was encapsulated in the new campaign theme: “WHEN YOU CAN…”
Examples included:
“When you can celebrate your child’s birthday now, not after payday.”
“When you can buy a gift for your mom today.”
“When you can pay for day-care on time.”
Implementation
A full-funnel strategy was deployed:
Awareness: Digital & influencer campaigns showcasing real-life scenarios.
Consideration: Educational content highlighting app features and emotional value.
Conversion: Testimonials and CTAs encouraging application submissions.
Results
The repositioning led to:
338% increase in applications within 3 months
560% year-over-year growth (far exceeding the 7% monthly projection)
A major shift in brand perception, normalizing small, short-term loans and redefining Cashme as a trusted financial ally.
Conclusion
This was not just a campaign—it was a strategic brand transformation. Cashme went from overlooked to indispensable, reshaping the narrative around credit and positioning itself as a go-to solution in life’s defining moments.

Credits

CEO/Gate21 Marketing
Vruyr Oganyan
Co-Founder/Gate21 Marketing
Anna-Mari Sargsyan
Head of Marketing Projects & Initiatives/Gate21 Marketing
Ani Knyazyan
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