The campaign aims to rebrand Mary Kay and target 18-25 year old women through new product lines, packaging, and a subscription service called MK MUSE. MK MUSE allows customers to receive products monthly without attending parties. The campaign also includes guerrilla marketing events called MKMinutes to generate interest in "No Purse Parties" where customers can learn about and try products without pressure to purchase. The goal is to change perceptions of Mary Kay and increase brand awareness, consideration, and sales among the target market.
2. When we release ourselves from society’s expectations we become free
to grow, to express, to live our passions and remove our inhibitions.
We are Mary Kay. We are LIMITLESS.
The Mary Kay case study revolves around how the company can expand in the 18-25 year old female
demographic with the new launches of At Play color products, Botanical Effects skin care, Clear Proof acne
products and core line products. The task was to design a creative and engaging campaign that incorporates
non-traditional advertising ideas. Our group came up with an unorthodox and engaging campaign that leverages
both social media and word-of-mouth. These efforts will gain a positive perception of the Mary Kay brand,
countless organically earned media impressions, and more direct interaction with the target market.
Our exciting and creative approach supported by thorough and extensive research will create a personal
connection with the target market in a fresh and attractive way.
Our rebranding efforts and new campaign will increase awareness and purchase consideration for Mary Kay
products within the target market, without alienating our existing clients.
index
1 - 9 RESEARCH
1 Executive Summary
2 Our Task
3 Target Market
4 New IBC’s
5 Interviews
6 Surveys
7 Focus Groups
9 Industry Analysis
11 - 18 CREATIVE
11 Mary Kay LIMITLESS
12 Coordinated Product Lines
13 Product Lines Discussion
14 MUSE / App
15 Decision Continuum
17 Guerilla Marketing
18 Strategy
19 - 24 MEDIA
19 Social Media Plan
21 Schedule / Budget
22 Concept Testing MKMinute
23 Campaign Evaluation
24 Limitless Bonus Contest
25 Bibliography and Thank You
26 Our Team
INDEX
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3. 2
The challenge we faced was to grow awareness and positive perception of Mary Kay as a brand, while
increasing purchase consideration amongst 18 - 25 year old women.
What do they believe?
They believe in the importance of independence and desire to be empowered to make their own decisions while
effectively leading others.
What are they afraid of and who do they admire?
They genuinely admire their friends, family, and mentors. They are afraid of failure and are devoted to hard work.
Their determination and drive will lead them to success.
What are they seeking?
They seek independence, happiness, and new opportunities that will bring success, and strong relationships with
people who encourage them to be who they are.
Who are their friends?
Their friends are people with common interests who support them no matter what. They are people to joke with,
vent to, grow with, and learn from.
challenge
TARGET MARKET SUMMARY
OUR TASK
4. THE NEW LOOK
Nikki is a freshman in college, and being involved in organizations is an important part of her life.
She enjoys meeting new people and uses social media to stay connected with friends. Facebook, Twitter,
and Instagram allow her to stay on top of the hottest trends. She likes to change her look and try new
things because she’s still trying to figure out who she is.
BUILDING THE LOOK
Lauren is a senior college student trying to figure out what’s next in her life. She’s a little nervous to be entering
the workforce in just a few short months. She values the importance of building connections and establishing
social networks for herself and her future career. She enjoys going out with friends and meeting new people. She
tends to prefer consistency in many aspects of her life. Her purchase decisions consist of receiveing feedback
from her friends and looking up reviews on social media blogs. She’s becoming more environmentally conscious
and tends to wear more of a natural makeup look.
MAINTAINING THE LOOK
Erica has been in the workforce for a few years and has started to realize she has more money to spend on things
she enjoys. Her priorities in life have dramatically changed. Paying off student loans, saving money, and thinking
about starting a family are some of the things on her mind. She currently lives with her boyfriend and may be
planning a wedding in the near future. She uses social media to stay in touch with college friends, but it doesn’t
play a huge role in her life anymore. She uses a consistent set of makeup brands.
targetmarket
3
TARGET MARKET
I am always up for trying something new
Reaching out and building connections is my goal
Small consistencies make the difference
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JUST STARTING OUT
Emily is a freshman in college who loves her new sorority of around 40 girls. She has a large network of friends
and considers herself to be approachable, social, and creative. She is a leader, loves the classes she is taking, and
is very involved in extracurricular activities. She is proficient in communication skills, as well as organizational
skills, and is actively involved in the community. She feels very passionate about greek life and will forever be a
sorority sister at heart! She loves to change up her style for all of her different events.
BUILDING HER FUTURE
Ashley is a university senior and has taken on the presidential role of a student life organization. She has
perfected life balance by juggling school work, her student organization, volunteering, work, and social life. It
may be hectic, but her goal is to get the most out of her college experience. Her involvement has allowed her to
thrive in the university’s social scene over the years by developing a large network of friends. She is excited to
graduate and is looking forward to striving for excellence in the real world. She needs makeup that is quick and
affordable to fit into her busy lifestyle.
LASTING SUCCESS
Jessica is a recent graduate with a marketing degree. She developed a passion for creating awesome visuals
from her marketing and design classes. She loves solving day-to-day problems, no matter what they entail, and
is learning more about the world of social media at her internship. Over the years, she has developed a variety
of friendships and in her free time she enjoys journaling and talking with her closest friends about their futures.
After her internship is completed she hopes to obtain a position where she can utilize both her marketing and
graphic design skills. With her busy life she doesnt have time to shop for cosmetics and needs a simple way to
purchase makeup.
consultants
bensonNEW IBC’s
6. 5
interviews
50in depth interviews
want to try before buying
too much pressure to purchase
isn’t that my mom’s makeup?
prefer to buy from peers
frankly bland and boring
parties need to be more fun...friends, food, drink
key insights
7. 6
SURVEYS
surveys
We created an online survey that explored a variety of aspects of the cosmetic industry and what the target market’s
perception was toward Mary Kay and its competitors. The survey yielded 470 responses from 10 states and 35 cities.
62% of our survey applicants are
currently in college
93% have heard of Mary Kay
13% have used Mary Kay products
of that 13% only 52% use Mary
Kay on a daily basis
77% of our survey applicants are
between the ages of 18 and 25
89% of our survey applicants
said the primary vehicle of
communication is word-of-mouth
Figure 1
Figure 2
In our survey we asked respondents to rate their perception of the Mary Kay brand on a seven point scale from worst (1) to best (7). Mary
Kay was rated significantly lower (p<0.001; two-tailed t-test) than both Neutrogena and Clinique, but was not significantly different from their
perception of the Olay brand. This means that we need to reposition the brand so that it is more positively perceived by the target market.
8. FOCUS GROUPS
...ON SOCIAL MEDIA
focusgroups
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The target market uses social media to stay in touch with friends and family. Many
participants in our focus groups explained how checking in on social media is a daily
routine. The target market later claimed to use these social tools as a way to distance
themselves from “real world” issues. The platforms they primarily used included Twitter,
Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.
Participants from both focus groups are using primarily two internet radio platforms to
listen to their music. The platforms specified were Pandora and Spotify. Our research
revealed that Spotify was the most popular music platform. However, further research
exposed that Pandora was the leading internet radio choice amongst the target market.
Therefore, our media plan will be utilizing both Pandora and Spotify.
...ON MUSIC
9. focusgroups
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...on Beauty
Our focus groups revealed that the hallmark of good makeup was to have it look
natural, clean, and healthy. One group of girls, which had an age range of 18-20,
expressed that they wanted their makeup to be fun and adventurous. Another focus
group, of 21-23 year old girls, stated that their makeup should feel both light on their
skin and have a non-oily feel. It was observed that age played a significant role on how
the target market wanted to express themselves through their makeup.
...on the buying process
Participants unanimously stated that they felt an awkward and uneasy obligation to buy
at parties. This translates into a negative perception of the party structure and the Mary
Kay brand. They did express how much they enjoyed being able to try the products at
the home party. When given the option to buy cosmetics in either a home party setting or
on the internet, almost everyone said they would prefer to purchase products online.
...on flashmobs
“Spontaneous”, “random”, and “fun” were all used to describe flashmobs. In addition
to these factors, participants stated the most attractive factor about flash mobs is the
“shock” that one feels during these events.
10. INDUSTRY ANALYSIS
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ONLINE PERFUME / COSMETIC SALES INDUSTRY
industry
Threats: Retailers and the Online Market
Retailers that sell cosmetics and tools are staffed with knowledgeable beauty experts. They can answer questions
and recommend products, while online retailers cannot. The inability for consumers to test products before they
buy leads the purchaser to steer away from shopping for cosmetics online.
Internet Connection Boom
- Reliance on the internet for shopping will continue to dramatically increase.
- Annual growth of mobile internet connection: 27.4%
- Broadband connection increase of 14.8%
Product and Market Opportunities
- Consumers under the age of 25 constitute the smallest industry market segment.
- Disposable income for these shoppers is expected to increase at an average of 2.3% per capita through 2017.
Competitive Landscape... A Limitless Opportunity
There is a low level of concentration in this category, with the four largest companies accounting for only 14.5%
of the online market. Industry firms must ensure customer loyalty and repeat buyers in order to survive the online
cosmetic market.
Revenue
Annual Growth 07 - 12
Annual Growth 12 - 17
Profit
Wages
Businesses
Figure 3A
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U.S. DIRECT SELLING
industry
OVERVIEW
- Driven by improved consumer confidence and an increase in disposable income, consumer spending in this
industry is anticipated to rise.
- The industry will increase moderately at an average annual rate of 1.8% over the next 3 years.
External Competition Intensifies
- Department stores, large retailers, and e-commerce sellers have slowly eroded direct selling companies’ market
share by providing convenience at friendly price points. Increasing pressures from the retail market will prevent
long-term growth.
- Consumers’ ability to compare prices and product information, via shopping at a retail store or through the
internet, before making a purchase has attracted consumers away from direct sellers.
- The increase in internet access is expected to grow dramatically, which will further encourage retailers and other
competitors to develop better online stores.
- Pyramid schemes and other fraudulent forms of business practices in recent years have soiled the reputation of the
direct selling industry.
Mary Kay’s Target Market, and Direct Selling Industry
Consumers in the 18-25 year old demographic are more likely to shop at speciality shops or online.
Key Success Factors
Positive word-of-mouth recommendations boost credibility and therefore attract additional consumers.
Having competitive pricing against other businesses helps to keep companies in this industry thriving.
Attractive product presentation is key in order to motivate impulse buying.
Revenue
Annual Growth 07 - 12
Annual Growth 12 - 17
Profit
Wages
Businesses
Figure 3B
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MK LIMITLESS is about empowering IBCs to reach out to younger communities in new, meaningful, and effective
ways. Our campaign is centered around rebranded and coordinated product lines. The MK LIMITLESS campaign will
empower community groups, college campus groups, and respected community organizers to bring about positive change
in their communities and expose the MK LIMITLESS potential of working together.
MK LIMITLESS updates Mary Kay’s current perception with product lines focused on growing a broad basis of
involvement in building community ties, something Mary Kay has been for over 50 years. Our new product branding
of Unmasked, Untouched, and Unleashed speak not only to what the products are doing to the individual, but also to
what MK LIMITLESS represents for the community around them. Additionally a new service, MK MUSE, will reduce
the intimidation of individuals to make expensive and pressured purchases at traditional Mary Kay parties while also
generating a new and stable revenue stream for IBCs and Mary Kay.
MK LIMITLESS Bonus is an opportunity for Mary Kay to give back to the community each month. Backed by strong
corporate support and an active community, we will encourage and inspire people to become IBCs not just because they
can make a profit for themselves, but also to have a positive effect on their community.
limitless
LIMITLESS
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limitless
MK LIMITLESS is backed by a bold new advertising campaign that shows
young and vibrant women engaging with their community and helping others
who just happen to be Mary Kay consultants. The changes made to the
packages are based on focus group feedback and a close look at our research
regarding the target market. We recieved comments about the old product
designs surrounding the ideas that they are too juvenile, they look like the AOL
symbol, are bland and boring and they didn’t speak to them as a young adult
audience. The groups wanted more fun and colorful packaging that didn’t
dip into the arena of being childish. Our designs hit the right note of being
adventerous and bold while keeping to the whimsical and healthy feel of the
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MK MUSE
The MK Muse companion app extends the MK MUSE experience even
further. Customers are able to manage their queue on the fly from anywhere
and browse the entire Mary Kay catalog at will. Additionally, the MK
MUSE app can send push notifications to the user to let them know about
product updates, seasonal releases, and hot items that are trending in their
location.
MK Limitless is also extended through the app by allowing users
to see events that are happening around them that are part of the MK
LIMITLESS campaign.
MK MUSE is a new service from Mary Kay that radically redefines the way
that Mary Kay customers interact with the company. It is a subscription
model of delivering cosmetics that is “invitation only” to current and future
Mary Kay customers. MK MUSE features tiered pricing plans that deliver
Mary Kay products to the customers door at whatever interval and volume
the customer chooses.
This approach allows customers to get the products they want on a schedule
that works for them. As an added benefit, Mary Kay will be able to offer
and expose customers to seasonal products as soon as they become available
throughout the year.
Being “invitation only” creates a sense of community and excitement that
will continue to grow as the product develops in years to come.
COMPANION APP
mkmuse
unmasked untouched unleashed timewise
products sign uptips and tricks videos
MUSE
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In order to reach our objectives, we must be sure that
potential customers are aware of Mary Kay’s launch
of MK LIMITLESS. We plan to use the MKminute as
our means to create recognition and interest amongst
women in our target market. The MKminute is designed
to be fun, fast, and informative. By handing out free
MK LIMITLESS samples to potential customers we are
changing the perception of pressured buying. Through
the use of handouts, flyers and social media the target
market will be informed about an upcoming No Purse
Party.
DECISION CONTINUUM
continuum
Those who were present during the MKminute will receive both
information about the No Purse Party and who to contact for
further information. Those who were not at the MKminute, can
use our social media outlets to learn about the upcoming events.
The plan also indicates that the target market will be informed
using micro-targeted internet advertising.
CREATE AWARENESS/INTRIGUE
SEEK INFORMATION
The decision continuum is a formula to grab the
consumers’ attention and lead them through the
purchasing process. Figure 4 is a illustration of the
process that consumers will experience throughout
the entire MK LIMITLESS campaign.
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continuum
Purchases will be made after the attendee has tried the product on their own
accord. The IBC can use the contact information she received at the party to
talk to No Purse Party participants about the fantastic value that MK MUSE
and LIMITLESS products have to offer. This step can also be used to educate
the consumer of the other products that Mary Kay offers. MK MUSE will
add an immense amount of value to repeat purchases by offering monthly
purchasing packages, the ability to customize their order every month and try
more products.
Throughout the entire purchasing process, a relationship between the IBC and the
consumer is essential in alleviating cognitive dissonance. IBCs will make monthly
contact with each of their customers through the use of social media, emails or phone
calls. The purpose of this monthly contact is to inform the consumers of MK MUSE
specials that can add value to their shopping experience.
After the customer has found more information, they will want to make
contact with an IBC, who will then invite them to a No Purse Party. When
they arrive at the party, the IBC then begins the process of generating
leads from the attendees by requesting email addresses, Twitter handles,
and joining Facebook groups. It is imperative that the IBC makes it clear
that there is no commitment or pressure to purchase at the No Purse
Party. She is simply there to educate and host a great party. This is the
point where the IBC introduces MK MUSE to the potential customer. To
encourage attendees to sign up for MK MUSE, they will receive a free
month of MK MUSE upon registration.
Figure 4
POST-PURCHASE
BECOME A LEAD
PURCHASE
18. GUERILLA MARKETING
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guerilla
GUERILLA MARKETING
AND WHY IT WORKS
In today’s culture, it takes much more than traditional channels of promotion
to capture the attention and imagination of the youth. It takes something bold,
unexpected and memorable to generate the kind of buzz that gets people
talking. Guerilla marketing is the spark to the fire of any good viral marketing
campaign. It is about making a splash, turning heads, and getting people talking
about your products. It is a low cost, creative avenue to command the attention
of our target market.
The intentions behind guerilla marketing efforts are clear: Quick. Creative.
Unexpected; and most importantly, Impactful. MK LIMITLESS aims to shatter
the pre-conceived notions about Mary Kay.
With the allocation of the MKminute budget, we will distribute portable signage
and engagement stickers to IBCs hosting MKminutes. We will be able to
advertise the MK LIMITLESS campaign quickly and effectively at a low cost.
It is for these reasons that we have created Our catalyst. Our spark. Our guerilla
marketing tactic: The MKminute.
LIMITLESS LIMITLESS
@marykay
#MKminute
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strategy
STRATEGY
MKminute
MK MUSE is a new and exciting way for both
new and existing customers to purchase Mary Kay
online. A member would pay a price each month
to recieve a selection of monthly sized products.
The selling point for MK MUSE is that it allows
customers to try new products in smaller sized
packaging. The benefit to receiving this monthly size
of a cosmetic is that it allows customers to test a new
product without risking a large amount of money
on a product that they may not use again, making
them more likely to try new things. MK MUSE
gives members how-to videos to stay up on current
styles and trends. Being a member also allows you
to receive special promotions and try the newest
products first. People who have attended a No Purse
Party have the privilege to join MK MUSE and have
their first month of products free. Those who have
not attended a No Purse Party still have the option to
join MK MUSE, but do not receive the first month
free.
The aspect behind the No Purse Party is to build
a relationship that leads to customers purchasing
Mary Kay regularly in the long run. This party is
essentially used to showcase MK LIMITLESS and
the rest of the Mary Kay line. The reasoning is
that we wanted to eliminate the pressure to buy, a
feeling most people have when they attend a Mary
Kay party. These No Purse Parties will be hosted
by a specific individual who will be in contact with
an already established IBC. These IBCs will help
guide and teach these individuals to run their own
party. These parties will be targeted towards various
sororities, clubs, and groups across the nation. By
targeting these organizations, we would connect the
most to our target market. Our goal in establishing
these No Purse Parties is to give these potential
customers a person to contact for further questions.
Therefore, we find it crucial to get contact
information from the attendees. These parties will
allow the people in attendance to learn about Mary
Kay products as well as MK MUSE, our re-vamped
online purchase channel.
No Purse Party MK MUSE
MKminute is our primary guerilla marketing tactic.
This will spark interest and create a memorable
brand experience. By handing out free samples and
urging people to use social media, this incorporates
both grassroots and viral marketing. This is a quick
and exciting experience that is unforgettable to
the audience. These events will create buzz and
allow the Mary Kay name to be promoted by word
of mouth. A Makeup Minute can be held in any
public place with high traffic to effectively reach
the audience. Mobile devices allow social activity
to spread virally in a matter of minutes and create
curiosity, which allows for the Mary Kay name to
spread as well. People in attendance of these events
will be informed about No Purse Parties so they can
be educated about products by an IBC. Once the
audience is exposed to Mary Kay samples, they can
turn to social media and the Mary Kay site to find
out more about the products. Posts on social media
will inform and remind the audience when and
where a No Purse Party will be held.
20. SOCIAL MEDIA PLAN
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mediaplan
FACEBOOK
Includes instrumental marketing features such as image hosting,
instant messaging, social “liking”, groups, status updates, sharing and
tagging. Collectively, these features can generate interest amongst
consumers regarding Mary Kay and its new brand image.
Paid Media: Using “suggested” posts will be an essential part of
spreading our new brand image, while also reminding our customers
how easily accessible our products are.
Owned Media: We will post our own videos from the Mary Kay
website to generate buzz about our products and the new face
of Mary Kay. Our owned media will also help us build our
relationships with our current customers, and create even more
INSTAGRAM
Consider this the digital scrapbook. It provides an excellent setup for
an easy, on-the-go method to editing pictures and uses hashtags for
various promotional advertisements.
Paid Media: This is something new coming to Instagram and will be
available for use in the near future.
Owned Media: The most beneficial use of Instagram will be the
ability to target specific audiences through the use of promotional
hashtags, and to provide a digital customer experience before they
purchase the product.
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mediaplan
Earned Media
Earned media will be gained by collectively utilizing all four social media outlets, and the features they offer, to better aid in the brand development of
MK LIMITLESS. The main driving factor behind the launch of MK LIMITLESS will be earned media, which must be handled in the right manner.
Earned media will have the largest impact on consumers, but gives Mary Kay the least amount of control over the message being spread. The proper
implementation of paid and owned media is imperative to the success of earned media.
YOUTUBE
The source of all Mary Kay’s video advertisements will be shared
with a large audience through our social media links including:
Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Paid Media: Advertisements in the form of short commercials to
generate interest, and offer links of intended interest so customers
can take full advantage of the offers.
Owned Media: Any promotional videos created internally with
the intent to directly benefit our customers. We will post a series of
tutorial videos that will give our subscribers new ideas about how to
use the MK Limitless products.
TWITTER
A medium which can be used as an alert mechanism for new
products, promotions, and events. Hashtags are an integral part of
the tweeting experience, and can create buzz and excitement through
trending; an event in which a hashtag is used at a more significant
rate than other hashtags.
Paid Media: Sponsored tweets to branch out and gain more
followers.
Owned Media: On the account we will post and plan tweets that
inform followers of our products, or events that will then link back to
the Mary Kay website. This Twitter account will also post pictures
and videos of products, Mary Kay parties, events, and even makeup
tutorials.
22. budget
SCHEDULE / BUDGET
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This graph shows the number of people reached per dollar spent.
Based upon our research we have found that the MK LIMITLESS
campaign reaches a larger amount of people than traditional
advertising avenues.
PEOPLE REACHED PER DOLLAR
Figure 6
Figure 5
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OBJECTIVES AND GOALS:
1. Increase awareness among female consumers ages 18-25
2. Increase positive perception among female consumers ages 18-25
3. Increase consideration for product purchase
AUDIENCE:
Our audience was that of the target market, women ages 18-25. We chose a
university as the host of our MKminute because of the large concentration
of women around the target age range and for their knowledge of social media.
MEDIA:
The MKminute is an example of earned media in which we rely on
word-of-mouth and the making of an impression to spread a positive brand image
to those within our target market. Our media focus went towards our Mary Kay
twitter account which had multiple uses during this event. First and foremost,
the account was used to familiarize students with Mary Kay and establish a persona
surrounding MK LIMITLESS. It was then used to alert students of the MKminute by
posting information and photos prior to the event. We carried over its involvement
by having students tweet @MaryKay and using the hashtag #mkMinute to have a
chance at winning a Botanicals Cleanse or Eye Makeup Remover.
ACTION PLAN AND TIMELINE:
We used six women within the target age group to hand out $1200 of Mary Kay
merchandise to students passing through the halls from 10:50AM to 10:55AM. It was
essential that we draw attention to ourselves, which was accomplished by beginning our
mkMinute with loud and exciting music. Although the actual distribution of the merchan-
dise only lasted for five minutes, we continued to hold peoples’ curiosity for quite some
time after the event.
CONCEPT TESTING FOR MKMINUTE
concept
24. CAMPAIGN MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION
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evaluation
Gross Profit - Cost / Cost = ROI
C - (A + B)
(A + B)
= D
BRAND PERCEPTION
We will evaluate brand perception based on the increase of brand
awareness, the improvement of customers attitude, and perception
of the Mary Kay brand. We will implement quarterly awareness and
attitude evaluations that will be compared to previous quarters for
measurement.
Figure 7*
*Figure 7 shows the approximation of the monthly return on investment through our social media campaign. These numbers are an estimate but this table is a valuable tool to measure the return on investment.
IBC
The purpose of measuring the number of IBCs each month is to
ensure an increase of consultants in our target market. This allows us
to evaluate the effectiveness of the MK LIMITLESS IBC recruiting
tactics. We will achieve this by comparing the monthly IBC
recruitment statements and look for a positive gain every month.
SALES
To prove the overall effectiveness of the MK LIMITLESS campaign
we will be measuring the increase in monthly sales. By measuring
the monthly sales of Mary Kay products in the specific MK
LIMITLESS campaign regions we can better understand how
effective our campaign has been that month. To achieve this, we
will take monthly measurements of IBC’s sales who lead No Purse
Parties and the number of sales generated from MK MUSE.
The effectiveness of our campaign will be measured in four distinct ways. We plan to measure the change in brand perception, the reach and effectiveness of
social media, the increase in IBC’s in the 18-25 year old target market, and the increase in sales of the MK LIMITLESS product line. Through the use of Google
Analytics we can calculate a return on investment that will give us an accurate performance indicator of our social media.
SOCIAL MEDIA MEASUREMENT
25. bonuscontest
MK LIMITLESS BONUS CONTEST
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For each month of the MK LIMITLESS Campaign, Mary Kay will be donating $100,000 towards charity. This will be known as the MK LIMITLESS Bonus.
This has been designed as a community engagement opportunity for Mary Kay which allows them to give back.
THE WAY IT WORKS
Every person who has been involved with a recent MKminute or No
Purse Party has the opportunity to qualify for the MK LIMITLESS
Bonus. The criteria necessary to be eligible, are a detailed video showing
the MKminute or No Purse Party attended and an explanation of what
their plan will be to do with the donation. This can include, but is not
limited to, local charity organizations or individuals in their community
that need help. At the end of each month, Mary Kay will decide who
had the most compelling reason or story of why their community needs
the MK LIMITLESS Bonus.
BENEFITS
The point of the MK LIMITLESS Bonus is for Mary Kay to lend a
helping hand to loyal customers and their communitys that support
Mary Kay. The MK LIMITLESS Bonus allows Mary Kay to create a
personal connection between the consumer and the brand. In addition, it
allows for the consumer to become engaged not only with the Mary Kay
brand, but also a charitable foundation in their local community.
People don’t buy
what you do, they
buy why you do it
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Our advisors, Sara Pitterle, James Vileta, Shane
Pehrson, Kelsey Malsom, Ashley Benson, and Mary
Kay for the opportunity and the free products.
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