Date post: | 22-Apr-2015 |
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The Memorial Union Experience
Madison Community. Badger Family. Wisconsin Tradition.
Penetrate the cluttered media environment Illuminate the consumer
We are Invisible. Our effects are Ubiquitous.
All encompassing - full-service consortium
Mike Denruiter
Jennifer Dineen
Taylor Harvey
Molly Reich
Maggie Sams
Gemma Wilson
Strategic Foundations
What We Know
• The Union is a self-supporting, non-profit organization
o No tax dollars
• Mini Courses (short, informal, non-credit classes)
• Brat Stand and food truck
o Slow-roasted pork and fire-seared chicken
• Free music and film events
• A new outdoor recreation space: Alumni Park
MEMBERSHIP =
$$$$
SWOT Analysis
Opportunities
Threats
WeaknessesStrengths
• Nearby restaurants/bars with patios
(i.e. State Street Brats, Vintage,
Johnny O's)
• Reinvestment Project construction
• Terrace inaccessibility during winter
• Terrace
• Outdoor recreation (sailing, kayaking,
canoeing) and outdoor rentals
• Hoofers
• Terrace After Dark (free music & film
events)
• Mini Courses
• UW student/member-only benefits
• Increased social media = more
community engagement
Key Strategic Principles
• Maintain existing membership and target potential new members
• A strategic campaign emphasizing member benefits would be beneficial
• Union South services are also accessible with a Wisconsin Union membershipo Does not benefit Memorial Union to treat
Union South as a competitor
Creative Plan
Target Audience
• Active Community Members
o Young families
o Empty-nesters
• University Visitors o Conferences
o Performances
o Academics
• Recent Graduates o Lifetime membership
**Current UW students will benefit from these messages, but they will not be the target audience.**
Key Product Attributes
• Gorgeous location
• Waterfront access
• Great beer selection
• Watercraft parking
• Fabulous food and beverage selection
• Babcock Daily Scoop
• Free entertainment (movies, shows)
• *Always family friendly
There's only one Wisconsin Memorial Union.
Key Benefits of MembershipMembership benefits:
• Ability to purchase beer
• Outdoor sports
• Discounted activities/courses
• 10% discount in Union store
• Discount hotel rooms
Campaign Strategy & Positioning• There is another Union, but members gain access
to benefits at both facilities
• You don't have to be alumni to join!
• The Wisconsin Union is a place for the community to gather
• It is a place of tradition and nostalgia for alumni who went here years ago
• Proud alumni have the opportunity to give back to the community
• We will position this as the Union of Madison Community, the Badger Family and the Wisconsin Tradition
Creative Directives
• Advertise the benefits of Wisconsin Union membership
• Highlight the Reinvestment Project including the new and renovated facilities at Memorial Union
• Promote family-friendly events and activities
Campaign Messages
Campaign Media
• Newspaper advertisements o Highlight free events
o Weekly calendar
• Magazine ads o Local magazines
o Alumni publications
• Radioo Local stations
o Campus Radio
• Onlineo Banner ads
o E-newsletter
• Social mediao Facebook
o Instagram
o Twitter
o Pinterest
• Othero B-Cycle
Message Tone and Appeal• Emotional appeal
o The one-of-a-kind experience of Memorial Union
• Informational appeal o New features o New facilities
Tone:
• Friendly
• Informal
• Fun
The Union Experience Madison Community.Badger Family. Wisconsin Tradition.
It is one of a kind. Membership makes it.
Unifying Elements
Theme: "Community. Family. Tradition."
Memorial Union logo and slogan
Color palette
Creative Messaging Examples
- Focuses on Madison Community & Union Reinvestment Project
- See that classic Lake Mendota sunset somewhere new -- brought to you only by the Memorial Union!
Radio
Event publicityRhythm and Booms:
CLICK HERE
http://onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/departments/scene/night-lights/
RadioMovie Night:
CLICK HERE
Outdoor
B-Cycle of Madison
• Advertising space on the body, wheels of bikes
• Targeting active community members
• Docking stations near Memorial Union
Internet
Banner Ads:
• Narrow focus
• Individual benefits/services
Internet
Social Media Facebook Events #terrace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xov5_9177GI
Summary Pitch for the Client