As one of the first agencies in San Diego to offer celebrity sports branding, Comet Creative welcomes I.K. Kim to its roster and celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Carlsbad, Calif. [Sept. 15, 2014] – With an ever-expanding portfolio of clients and industry expertise, Studio 2055 – a North San Diego-based creative branding agency – is pleased to announce its service to celebrity sports branding and social media representation. As such, the agency welcomes LPGA golf-pro and champion In-Kyung “I.K.” Kim to its roster.
“In celebrating our 25th anniversary, we are excited to further extend our branding and services to encompass sports-related products and athletes,” notes Nanette Newbry, Studio 2055 principal and creative director. “Our mission is to help our clients succeed in rising above the competition, and this expansion is a perfect fit. Partnering with Kim is ‘icing on the cake’ – an opportunity our team fully embraces. I.K. is known for her leadership, passion, and approachability on the green; a trifecta that truly defines how she approaches life.”
A resident of North San Diego, Kim – sponsored by Hana Bank, Titleist, and PING – holds four major titles since her debut in 2007, with nearly $6.5 million in earnings. More recently, the golf pro birdied a five-stroke victory at ISPS Handa European Master on the Ladies European Tour in July; and finished a close second at LPGA Portland Classic in August, by one shot – making her a fierce competitor. Kim is slated to compete in both the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia and LPGA KEB/HanaBank Championship in October. Aside from her tournament commitments, Kim also serves as a spokesperson and mentor for the Special Olympics.
“I started playing [golf] when I was 9, and qualified for the LPGA professional tour in 2006,” recalls Kim. “I love this game, and Studio 2055 has allowed me to focus on just that. I wanted to uncover my personal brand to better connect myself with those causes that have meaning for me; I’m able to focus more on my game and charity outreach as a result.”
Having partnered with Kim since early spring, Studio 2055 has grown her fan base 452 percent within a two-month timespan, and will be officially launching her new website, Sept. 10.
Known for their talents and acumen regarding branding development, content and social marketing, as well as design, Studio 2055 has logged more than 20 years of experience on the San Diego fairways; in partnering with notables TaylorMade Golf and Reebok, the agency has honed market insight on what players experience. And in utilizing a proprietary BEV™ Quest process to launch campaigns and products, their success rate in positioning and elevating their clients’ status speaks for itself.
To schedule an interview with Kim, or to receive images for print or web use, please contact Tara Connor at Studio 2055.
About Comet Creative
Comet Creative is a creative agency specializing in branding, messaging and designing branded experiences, plus website design, content and social marketing. For over two decades, they have worked with companies including TaylorMade Golf, Reebok, Twentieth-Century Fox, Four Seasons, Gemological Institute of America.
About I.K. Kim
Ranked 46th by CME Globe and 23rd by Rolex Ranking, I.K. Kim is a professional golfer and champion on the LPGA Tour. First attracted to the sport at the age of 9, Kim qualified for the LPGA in 2006 on her first attempt. Since then, she has won four major titles; including: the 2010 Lorena Ochoa Invitational, where she donated her entire $225,000 winner’s check to charity; and won Rookie of the Year honors on the Ladies European Tour in 2010. I.K. is an Special Ambassador to Special Olympics and holds golf clinics for the athletes around the world.
