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Post's Honey Bunches of Oats. Integrated Marketing Communications Plan presented by Grassroots Marketing Agency . The Problem. Post lacks a clear cohesive strategy Several changes in ownership
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Post's Honey Bunches of Oats Integrated Marketing Communications Plan presented by Grassroots Marketing Agency
The Problem • Post lacks a clear cohesive strategy • Several changes in ownership • Honey Bunches of Oats' current marketing communications are inconsistent, lacks focus, and fails to speak directly to a specified target market.
Marketing Objective • Increase market share by 3% within a year will be done by: IMC Objectives: • Change perception • Increase trial use
Positioning Statement “To 25 to 34 year old adults seeking a moderately healthy yet flavorful breakfast option, Honey Bunches of Oats is the one cereal that provides a combination of deliciousness, nutrition, and variety in every spoonful.”
Recommendations • Television • Social Media • Promotion
Television • New commercial will depict real-life situation relatable to target audience • Simple and brief, yet delivers message
Honey Bunches of Oats Commercial Storyboard: “Excitement in every spoonful!”
Social Media Campaign • Nationwide contest • Emphasis on taste • Personalization ~ Optimization of social networks will ultimately result in engaged consumers.
Promotions • In-store taste test • Provide a delicious sensory experience • "Love my Honey Bunches of Oats" contest • Guerilla marketing • Bring Honey Bunches of Oats to the people
How Will We Do It? Media/Budget Breakdown:
How Will We Do It? Effects of Budgeting • 1,196 TV spots on the CW, USA, FX • 3,717,741,935 Facebook ad impressions over a year • 1000 stores with sample booths for 18 weeks • 52,000 bowls of cereal given out by trucks
New Beginnings.... • More Integrated IMC • One message, one target, • onegoal!
Honey Bunches of Oats Is.... ...sophistication, excitement, and flavorin every spoonful .