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Following a series of significant mergers, including the purchase of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Guggenheim Partners needed a new brand that could unite its disparate elements to engage investors and rally employees. Client and prospect research among both individual and institutional investors revealed that Guggenheim was admired for its innovative approach to investing, particularly in the fixed income area. But clients were
also wary of taking on too much risk, and needed reassurance that Guggenheim’s innovation was grounded in strong values. Employee research revealed ambivalence about the company’s unique legacy, dating back to the 19th century. The research led to a brand positioning that married the company’s reputation for ingenuity with its storied past.