Client

Health Alliance Plan

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Brand Awareness

The Challenge

Reposition a trusted but aging regional health insurer for a new era of consumer choice—without losing its Michigan soul.

Before COVID made healthcare the national conversation, Health Alliance Plan (HAP) was already facing major shifts:
The rise of individual and employer choice

A younger, digital-native audience entering the market

New players flooding Michigan with slick branding and aggressive messaging

Despite strong member satisfaction, HAP lacked emotional distinction in a crowded, confusing category. TMV’s challenge was clear:

Make HAP feel like peace of mind—not paperwork.

The Strategy

Lead with emotion, not just explanation.

TMV built a brand platform rooted in reassurance, clarity, and calm—a bold move in a category dominated by anxiety and complexity.
We crafted a new brand voice and campaign message: “Welcome to Peace. Welcome to HAP.”

This wasn’t just a tagline—it was a strategic north star. Every touchpoint, from video scripts to onboarding kits, reflected a more personal, member-first tone. We positioned HAP as the friendly, local alternative to national giants—smarter, simpler, and closer to home.

The Execution

As AOR, TMV led a full-scale brand transformation—everything but media buying and PR.

  • Brand Refresh: Developed new look, tone, and guidelines rooted in optimism, simplicity, and trust.
  • TV + Video Production: Delivered campaign anthems and direct-response spots that focused on human stories, not fine print.
  • Web + Digital Creative: Created campaign landing pages and user-friendly visuals that helped prospects understand their options clearly.
  • Social Media: Built branded social campaigns to support open enrollment, employer messaging, and ongoing wellness content.
  • Print, OOH, and Transit: Launched full creative rollout across Michigan’s major markets—targeting both individuals and employer groups.
  • Internal Branding + Member Onboarding: Created internal brand toolkits, new member welcome kits, and onboarding assets to unify messaging across teams and touchpoints.
  • CRM + Email Strategy: Designed member and prospect email flows focused on reassurance, key deadlines, and easy-to-understand value propositions.

The Results

  • Launched “Welcome to Peace. Welcome to HAP.” across broadcast, digital, print, and in-branch
  • Early testing showed strong emotional connection with both new and existing members
  • Increased plan consideration among first-time health plan buyers
  • Created a platform that scaled effortlessly into open enrollment, wellness initiatives, and employer campaigns
  • Set the tone for what post-COVID health branding would eventually demand: clarity, calm, and human connection

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