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Overall Goals. World-class professional sporting event Link together Utah regions and tourism assets Significant economic impact On-site spectators (tourists) National and international media exposure Successful public-private partnership Community pride
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Overall Goals • World-class professional sporting event • Link together Utah regions and tourism assets • Significant economic impact • On-site spectators (tourists) • National and international media exposure • Successful public-private partnership • Community pride • Promote physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle
Key Partnerships • Public-Private Partnerships • - State and Local Government; Corporate Sponsors • Larry H. Miller Group of Companies • Medalist Sports
The Event WORLD-CLASS ENTERTAINMENT ACCESS PASSION SPEED
The Race • August 9-14, 2011 • UCI Sanctioned 2.1 • 400+ Grueling Miles • 120 World-Class Cyclists • 15 International and Domestic ProTeam, Professional Continental and Continental Teams • All Disciplines: Sprinters, Climbers, Overall • Levi Leipheimer, Mark Cavendish, Jeff Louder, Taylor Phinney, George Hincappie, Thor Hushovd
Competition • The Tour of Utah is one of three world-class, professional cycling events in its category in the United States. • Four of the top ten ranked teams in the world have committed to competing in Utah this summer. • Five of the top 15 cyclists in the world will compete in the Tour of Utah. • Olympic and world champions, national champions from an estimated 20 countries. • Defending champion Levi Leipheimer who is also an Olympic Bronze Medalist and a three-time Tour of California champion.
Teams ProTeams Accepted HTC Highroad USA RadioShack USA BMC USA Garmin Cervélo USA Pending Liquigas-Cannondale Italy Pro Continental Accepted UnitedHealthcare USA Team Type 1 USA Geox-TMC Spain SpiderTech Canada Continental Accepted Endura Great Britain Trek LIVESTRONG U23 USA RealCyclist USA Pure Black Racing New Zealand Garmin U23 USA (Chipotle Development Team)
Audience Unique six-day access to an educated, affluent audience. Number of active cyclists in the U.S. 17 million Number of cyclists worldwide 900 million Avg. household income in U.S. $87,000 Avg. household income in Utah $90,000+ Avg. spent per year on cycling products $7,727 On-site spectator spends daily $200 Economic impact in Utah est. $39 mm Avg. days visitors will spend in Utah 3.1 days Spectators likely to buy sponsor products 67%
Estimated Spectators 300,000 total 130,000 unique 25% outside state 75% inside state Spectators Spectators Will Come From 20 countries 20 states (60%, Salt Lake DMA) All counties in Utah Age 0 – 17 10% 18 – 25 11% 26 – 35 24% 36 – 50 40% 50+ 20% Education High School 15% College 32% Grad School 22% Post Grad 18% Other 13% Gender Male Female 55% 45% Main Media Source TV 39% Radio 14% Print 13% Internet 34% Travel Habits 100 Miles or less 41% 100 to 250 Miles 10% 250 + 23%
Case Study Overview • Tour of Missouri • 500,000 Spectators over the course of seven days • $38.1 million direct economic impact • In planning their trip, 83% of non-Missourians said the Tour of Missouri was the reason they came to spend time in Missouri. • The average out-of-state visitor spent more than four days in the Show Me State. • Average income for Missourians is $87,708, and for • Non-Missourians is $105,542 • The average age for both Missourians, and for Non-Missourians is 45.3
Direct Spending (Case Study) • 2009 Statewide Direct Spending: • Food and Drinks $8.77 million • Lodging $8.66 million • Transportation $9.71 million • Retail $5.86 million • Recreation $5.51 million • $38.51 million total
Media Coverage (Case Study) • Media coverage generated over five months leading up to the Tour of Missouri: • 463 million newspaper impressions. $2.1 million value • 330 million website impressions • 5.3 million magazine impressions • 5.6 million TV viewers on Versus Network • 1.4 million TV viewers on FOX Sports Midwest • 168 countries viewing live webcast • 10 states ran pre-produced video news releases • 26 countries ran pre-produced video news releases • Total of 21,121 news articles published 1/27/09 - 9/30/09
Media Coverage (Case Study) • Tour of Missouri Website Statistics: • More than 24 million requests on the site during race week • 360,000+ visitors from 168 countries over seven days • More than 1,024 hours of video viewed • Average person viewed 17.3 minutes live video stream • Live Webcasts: • Viewers from 168 countries • Use of Adobe Tour Tracker to follow race action • Three hours average broadcast per day • Promoted and aired on Universalsports.com
Marketing Platforms • Television • Radio • Newspaper/Magazine • Website • Social Media • Print Collateral Materials • Mobile App
Marketing Positioning • National • Premier sporting event • One of the top three-ranked stage races in North America • World-class event • An elite U.S. cycling race • World’s best conditioned athletes • Extreme • Growing in popularity (event and sport) • First major North American event for top teams and riders post Tour de France • Regional/ Local • Top U.S. Cycling Event • Free world-class event • Meet world-class athletes • Family friendly • Festival (community celebration) • Utah’s Tour de France • Healthy living, “wellness”
Market Segmentation • Core Markets • Utah • Idaho • Colorado • Arizona • Nevada • New Mexico • Washington • Wyoming • Oregon • California • Market Segments • Trade (cycling, endurance sports) • Family • Sports fans • Curiosity seekers
National TV Broadcast • This year’s race will be televised nationally on FOX Sports Network, regionally on ROOT Sports and locally on KJZZ-TV. • Nightly, hour-long programs are planned with a two-hour-wrap-up show on Sunday, August 14. • FOX Sports Network • 10-11 p.m. • 19.2 million cumulative audience over six days. • ROOT Sports • 10-11 p.m. • 570,000 cumulative audience over six days. • Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, • Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, South Dakota, Washington, Oregon, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, western Maryland and parts of eastern Ohio.
Local TV and Radio Broadcast • KJZZ-TV • 9-10 p.m. • 240,000 cumulative audience over six days. • southwestern Wyoming, southeastern Idaho, Nevada, • southwestern Colorado and northern Arizona • 1320 KFAN Radio • KFAN sports radio will provide live updates every twenty • minutes during the race itself.
Media and Public Relations MEDIA RELATIONS & IMPACT The Tour of Utah will generate local, national, and international media attention. An emphasis will be placed on sports media while also targeting active lifestyle/wellness and travel outlets.
Impact With its increase in status, the Tour of Utah is expected to be covered by print and on-line publications as well as radio and TV stations, beginning in January and running through September 2011.
Media and Public Relations PUBLIC RELATIONS: 2011OBJECTIVES • Position the Tour of Utah, “America’s Toughest Stage Race”, as one of the premier cycling events internationally. • Build excitement and generate spectator enthusiasm for the Tour by promoting the rolling festival. • Communicate that the Tour is one of few professional sporting events that is FREE for spectators.
Hospitality • Start Line • Entry into the VIP hospitality venues at the start line includes complimentary breakfast with selection of beverages. • Pass holders will also have access to Autograph Alley where they can get autographs and photographs from cyclists before the start of the race.
Hospitality • Finish Line • Entry into the VIP hospitality venues at the finish area includes complimentary gourmet cuisine with a selection of beverages. • Pass holders can watch the race live on flat screen televisions while dining. • Pass allows access to the VIP viewing area located across from the finish line and awards ceremony stage.
Start & Finish Areas • Start • Autograph Alley • National Anthem • Hospitality • Athlete Accessibility • Finish • Interviews with athletes • Awards Stage • Press Conference • Autograph Tent • Expo • Live Race Telecast • Hospitality
Expo LIFESTYLE EXPO • The Tour of Utah is so much more than just a pro bicycle race. It is also a rolling festival of activities to help promote a healthy lifestyle. • The Expo area will include : • children’s activities • stunt bike demonstrations • product sampling • food/beverage stations • race merchandise • health-focused information • big screen TV to watch race live
Merchandise • Official licensed apparel is being handled locally by Drive Marketing. They will create both clothing for spectators as well as assist us with securing a vendor to produce the winner’s jerseys for the Tour and the participant jersey for the Ultimate Challenge. • Licensed apparel will be sold • on the Tour of Utah website • as well as at all stages of the • race in the expo area.
Volunteers • In 2010, the Tour of Utah had over 233 volunteers doing more than 650 jobs in six days. • Again this year, we’re looking for a great group of volunteers to fill a variety of positions. We encourage interested applicants of every experience level to apply. • Volunteering is a great way to get • plugged into the community, get • closer to the race and be a part of • the wonderful festivities. • Volunteer Assignments • Course Marshals • Security • Media • Economic Impact Surveyors • Volunteer Check In • Register: www.tourofutah.com
Get Involved • Our vision for the Tour of Utah is to be a cornerstone of the cycling movement in this state – an event taking place each summer that our community looks forward to and helps all aspects of the local cycling industry thrive and survive. • How you can get involved: • Ride in the Ultimate Challenge • Volunteer • Gather your friends, line the route and watch the race. • Watch the nightly wrap up show on TV. • Tell your friends around the world to watch the race live at • www.tourofutah.com. • Place Tour collateral material in your store or business.
Get Involved • More… • Pass out race information to your fellow club members. • Visit the expo during the event. • Purchase an expo booth and show your wares. • Have your children participate in the kids’ events. • Come to the opening night team presentation gala. • Blog, Tweet or Facebook about your experience at the Tour. • Take fan video at the race and post it on YouTube. • Purchase a Pace Line Package or hospitality pass. • Go to www.tourofutah.com and get involved!
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