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Case

Highlight the Remarkable

A print-led brand campaign that used Stabilo Boss highlighters to literally spotlight overlooked women in historical photos, turning the product’s core function into a visual metaphor for recognition and remembrance.

StabiloPrintSocialOutdoorPrConsumer GoodsEducationB2CEnterprise

Cost

$500K

Revenue

$5M

ROI

10x

Timeframe

4 years

Year

2018

Complexity

3/5

Impact

5/5

Goal

Build brand awareness and distinctiveness for Stabilo Boss by linking the product to recognition, empowerment, and cultural relevance.

Notes

  • The creative idea is inseparable from the product: the highlighter becomes the story device, not just the advertised object.
  • The campaign used strong black-and-white versus neon-yellow contrast to make the message instantly legible in a single frame.
  • It tapped into a broader cultural theme of female recognition and historical erasure, which helped it travel beyond advertising into press and social sharing.

Posts

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Highlighting the Hidden Hero

This Stabilo campaign brilliantly turns a simple marker into a...

Jan 20, 2026
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How a Highlighter Turned History into a Powerful Ad

This STABILO ad nails emotional storytelling by shining a literal...

Jan 20, 2026
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How a Highlighter Became a Statement on Recognition

This print ad by Stabilo Boss isn’t your typical stationery...

Jan 19, 2026
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How Stabilo Turns a Highlighter into a History Lesson

This Stabilo ad nails creative storytelling by blending product utility...

Jan 19, 2026
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How a Highlighter Brand Turned History Into a Brilliant Ad

This Stabilo Boss ad is a masterclass in visual storytelling....

Jan 18, 2026
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How STABILO Highlights Heroes with One Smart Visual

This STABILO ad nails emotional storytelling in a single glance....

Jan 17, 2026

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