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The VOICE. Growing the Brand. 3 Pillars of the VOICE. Brand Awareness Marketing research reveals a need Brand Equity Tremendous potential Ad Revenue Increase relationships & community presence. Comprehensive Plan. All 3 pillars addressed Community involvement & dedication key
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The VOICE Growing the Brand
3 Pillars of the VOICE • Brand Awareness • Marketing research reveals a need • Brand Equity • Tremendous potential • Ad Revenue • Increase relationships & community presence
Comprehensive Plan • All 3 pillars addressed • Community involvement & dedication key • Diverse, multi-faceted plan • Innovative signage & promotion techniques • Conversation-inspiring promotional items • Memorable presence at local events
Brand Awareness • Essentially “Getting your name out there” • Building rapport with consumers • Does not generate subscriptions • Inherently vital nonetheless • Consumers can’t purchase what they don’t know
Events • Kolor for Kids • Children’s Festival • Cranberry Blossom Festival • Lunch by the River • MSTC Golf Outing Key for each: Get the VOICE/Blue People in consumer’s perception.
Media • Promotional books • Hockey • Football • Figure Skating • Car decal • Blue outfits • Blue people standalone
Items • Tattoos • Stickers • T-Shirts • Objective: Get name and logo in homes
Brand Equity • Value a consumer sees in product • VOICE has value- whereas awareness is the problem • Brand equity increases consumer desire • Increases brand loyalty also • Event participation builds equity • Also improves status and trust
Events • Grand Avenue Affair • Opportunity to solicit subscriptions • The VOICE Chili Cook-off • Excellent brand growth opportunity • Rekindle the Spirit • Well-attended • Active participation should grow equity Key for Each: Connect with potential consumers, keep increasing area trust.
Items • The VOICE refrigerator calendars • Could be included with new subscriptions • Who can’t use a magnetic calendar?
Ad Revenue • Make connections in local business community • Personal relationships with local businesspeople • Will increase awareness and ads • Media kit to distribute • Flash drives make sense
Events • Mardi Gras • Working Women’s Luncheon • Business after Hours • Grand Avenue Affair • Golf Outing Key for Each: Forge & enhance relationships in the business community, distribute media kit.
Items • VOICE-Embossed Flash Drive • Useful for business people • Higher-end promotional item VoiceOfWR.com
Closing Thoughts • Growth revolves around the 3 pillars • We believe The VOICE > Daily Tribune • Must level the playing field • 1/3 of those surveyed use DT daily • 2/3 unaware of The VOICE Your product + our plan = #Winning