Kate Stewart

Kate Stewart

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Reintroducing and rebranding the artist as a UK R&B act, enhancing her visibility and relevance in the UK music scene.

Case Study: Kate Stewart

UK / R&B

Rebranding an artist mid-career requires a different kind of press strategy than launching one. The narrative already exists — the job is to shift it. Kate Stewart had history in the UK music scene but needed to be reintroduced on different terms, repositioned clearly within UK R&B with coverage that reflected where she was heading, rather than where she'd been.

The campaign was built around rebuilding that narrative from the ground up. A new biography — written by a commissioned journalist rather than in-house — gave the press materials credibility and cultural grounding. Brand relationships with Levi's and Dr. Martens extended visibility beyond music press. Over 30 placements followed across Wonderland, Clash, Spindle, Ones to Watch, and more, with pull-quotes that reinforced her positioning as a credible UK R&B voice.

Press Highlights Include

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