How we hit the target with SIG through effective online communication across Europe

The world-renowned firearms brand SIG SAUER has long built on precision, technical excellence, and a responsible approach to manufacturing and development. This exact combination of values was a bullseye for us too.

Strategy aimed at the European market

SIG SAUER is an iconic brand with a clearly defined DNA. Our task wasn't to change this identity, but to gradually bring it onto the radar of the European market.

That's why we chose a strategy of continuous communication, which we carry out across multiple communication channels in several European countries. Its goal is to establish the brand as a leader in the European market and gradually strengthen its positioning.

Merch that holds its line even after the shot

An important part of the communication strategy is working with the community and building a natural relationship between the brand and its users. In the shooting world, merch plays this specific role. For many shooters, it's a way to identify with the brand and be part of the community around it.

We approached the entire merch line in a minimalist and functional way, in the spirit of the brand itself. We place emphasis on quality craftsmanship, long lifespan, and promotional materials that make sense in everyday use. We work with quality fabrics, modern design, and a sustainable approach to production, so that each piece holds up not just at the range, but also helps make the brand visible beyond the shooting community itself.

Content that hit the mark beyond the shooting community too

Content on social media is built on clearly defined pillars that connect product, community, brand, lifestyle, and an authentic shooting experience. We share the brand's values, show behind-the-scenes footage from events, and naturally draw both beginner and advanced shooters into the SIG community. We also support long-term relationship-building with the brand through performance advertising.

Communication about firearms on social media is also significantly more sensitive than for regular products. Every platform has strict rules, and content must be carefully balanced to stay authentic for the community while meeting all platform regulations. Thanks to previous experience, we know how to communicate the brand in a way that preserves its character while effectively growing in the digital space.

The social media visuals respect SIG SAUER's global identity while also responding to the specifics of the digital environment. We work with clean composition, contrast, detail, and the brand's typical elements so that the content is instantly recognizable in every feed while staying in tune with modern visual trends.

We keep production under control

To keep the whole process in-house, we're there in person. We travel to shooting trade fairs and DEMO DAYS, filming, photographing, and gathering content directly in the field. This produces real-time output that matches the community's expectations.

Video format takes the lead role in the whole strategy. We build them on authentic footage, functional details, and work with movement and editing rhythm. But it's not just one type of content. We work with different formats, from dynamic action videos to shorter trending videos to carousel posts, which allow us to go into more detail and explain products, technologies, or specific situations from shooting practice.

Number of views of our posts:
12 413 496

Average engagement rate:
10,34 % (goal 3,5 %)

Watch time of our videos:
180 days 5 hours

Number of productions:
4

Number of followers on FB and IG:
16 033

Number of countries we manage:
15

Testimoniál

"The European market has its own specifics and places particular emphasis on precision, quality, and sustainability – values that SIG SAUER and KHS share together. But shared values aren't the only reason we chose KHS. KHS meets our high standards of expertise and dedication, which we value tremendo... More
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Eva Strakošová
Product & Marketing Director
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