A well-respected leader in global and domestic microfinance wanted to reach more borrowers by forging stronger lending ties to small US entrepreneurs and drive greater donations to fund global lending operations. Ideon’s expertise showed how to masterbrand an organization that both “solves for poverty” globally and lends up to $350,000 locally to American entrepreneurs. The new brand helps Accion reach mainstream relevance as a microfinance powerhouse, backed by knowledge and expertise far beyond its prior charitable mission. With a recent website re-skin, lining up with a major partnership with NYSE, and a full-scale launch planned for mid-year 2012, Accion is now poised to grow small businesses, in America and around the world.

Strategy: Andrea Katz and Valerie Garral Verbal: David Miles Design: Studio of Joshua Levi

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