• by Larissa Faw , March 22, 2017

Eastman Chemical is naming Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) as its agency of record for the LLumar brand of window tints used in automotive applications. Pile & Company handled the formal national review that included 30 agencies. There was no incumbent.

SCC will develop a fully integrated, creative communications platform that includes influencer marketing, public relations programming, digital advertising as well as social media outreach to drive consumer awareness and preference for the brand. Although LLumar develops residential and commercial applications as well, this partnership concentrates on automotive with the first work set to debut in June.

It probably isn't surprising if you haven't heard of LLumar. This will be the first time Eastman is going B2C. The brand has primarily concentrated on B2B advertising within the small world of window technologies as well as using creative to connect with prospective dealer networks. Most of its coverage has been rooted in trade publication and across social media.

"Our team has excitedly and confidently accepted Eastman's challenge to collaborate in transforming the category," stated David Selby, president, managing partner, of SCC. "We see so much potential. We look forward to delivering a plan that motivates and inspires consumers and drives results for the LLumar brand."

Eastman's portfolio of advanced materials and specialty additives company serves customers in more than 100 countries and had 2016 revenues of approximately $9.0 billion. The company is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee and employs approximately 14,000 people.