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Ecosystem powered by: Interactive graphic novel
Capability: Branded storytelling | Сharacter development | Visual development

A tongue-in-cheek call to join The Data Streaming Revolution

Confluent Chronicles: The Data Streaming Revolution is a fun, character-driven story that follows Jax and Ada as they face down the forces of inefficient data processing with the help of Iris, a master of data streaming.

Careful to strike a balance between product tech-speak and engaging storytelling, bully! collaborated with Confluent to develop a storyline that mirrors the challenges faced by Confluent's primary audience (with a sci-fi twist). The result is a playful homage to comic book culture, inviting readers to join the fun with a wink and a nod, all while asking, "Wait, is this an elaborate sales pitch?"

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A visual metaphor for the maelstrom presented by inefficient business practices

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Winning wary audiences by turning skepticism into smiles

In a digital world saturated with advertisements, reaching a skeptical young audience meant cutting through marketing wariness with 4th wall breaks and meta-humor.

From outdated processes held onto long past their expiration by senior staff, to strategic decision making spurred by a seemingly immoveable C-Suite team—Confluent Chronicles aimed to amplify the irony of corporate inefficiencies through a fictitious digital lens. With a bit of wry humor, and a lot of ink, we put our protagonists in the shoes of our audience—leading to genuine moments with Confluent Reps, and prolonged engagement between organizations.

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