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Contents
Executive Summary
Marketing Summary
Creative Strategy
Executions
Media Strategy
Flighting Chart
Return on Investment
Connection Architecture
Team Page
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Executive
Summary
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Campaign Objectives
To increase awareness, consideration
and positive perception of female
millenials within the United States.
Target Market
Generation-Y female consumers
between the ages of 18-25.
Key Insight
Young female consumers use beauty
products to feel like the best version of
themselves.
Creative Strategy
Mary Kay can appeal to this younger
target on a deeper level, emphasizing
the confidence Gen-Y females feel when
they use cosmetics.
Positioning
Mary Kay is positioned as a beauty
brand with high-quality products, core
values and an opportunity for women
to succeed through its direct selling
approach.
Media & Promotions
Strategically implement the creative
messaging in a way that is interactive
and intriguing to Gen-Y females. By
putting products in hand and creating
relationships between these two groups,
Mary Kay will obtain a new youthful
generation of loyal clients.
Budget Allocation
Print: 23%
Digital: 50%
Out-of-Home: 12%
Owned: 4.06%
Earned: 10%
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Marketing
Summary
Mary Kay has brought confident entrepreneurs and loyal consumers together
for 50 years. The brand understands that beauty is a unique trait that sets
them apart from other beauty brands. While Mary Kay has successfully
created long-lasting relationships with women, it’s now time for female
millennials to connect with the brand like never before.
All women value beauty; it’s an integral part of their lives. However, young
consumers don’t purchase products the same way past generations have.
These young beauty connoisseurs value convenience and a brand with
depth. Through this campaign, we will promote interaction between female
milennials and Independent Beauty Consultants (IBCs), so they can build a
meaningful relationship with Mary Kay.
Putting makeup on
makes me feel ready
for the day.
- Jenna, 23
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SWOT
Analysis
weaknesses
opportunities
threats
• Established brand with strong values and a rich history
• Provides a variety of quality cosmetics; it’s a one-stop-	
shop for beauty products
• The average age for IBCs in the US is 42, which is 	
much older than our target market
• Young female consumers don’t feel impulsive enough 	
to purchase the product because of the traditional 	
Mary Kay party technique of selling
• Provides a way for young women to be self-employed 	
and to excel
• Can align itself as a high-end, unique beauty brand among 	
young women
• Young female consumers see Mary Kay as outdated
• Young consumers can easily go elsewhere to seek similar 	
beauty products
strengths
CoverGirlCoverGirl
CliniqueClinique
“Easy, breezy, beautiful.
CoverGirl.”
Clinique is a high-end
department store beauty
brand. It offers quality and
allergy-tested cosmetics,
skin care and fragrances.
Competitive
Market
AvonAvon
RevlonRevlon
Highly favored by young
female consumers.
“Allergy Tested. 100%
Fragrance Free.”
“Glamour, Excitement, and
Innovation through High-
quality Products at Affordable
Prices.”
Brand has a strong social
media presence and connects
with women of all ages.
“The company for women.”
They are also a one-stop-
shop, directly selling
everything from skin care to
fragrance.
They have a strong foundation
of empowering women and
being philanthropic. 3
Revlon prides itself on
being classic and values its
history. 4
It’s a very recognizable
brand because of
the celebrities that
endorse them in their
advertisements. 1
Women of all ages are loyal
to and purchase Clinique. 2
tagline attribute analysis
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Brand
Perception
Mary Kay Positioning
Mary Kay is positioned as a beauty brand with high-quality products, core values and an
opportunity for women to succeed through its direct selling approach.
How Gen-Y females perceive Mary Kay
Young females perceive Mary Kay as an outdated brand with high-quality products that
are inconvenient to access.
Overall, Gen-Y females can appreciate Mary Kay for their quality products, but they tend
to feel too young to appreciate IBC interaction and to create a relationship with the brand.
What’s your perception of Mary Kay consultants?
“Old and outdated. I don’t know any Mary Kay consultants - my mom went to a party
once, but I don’t wear the same makeup she does.” - Andrea, 24
“They know what they’re talking about… Usually middle aged, bubbly and fun.”
- Courtney, 21
What is your perception of the Mary Kay brand?
“Good makeup, but inconvenient to purchase.” - Corina, 19
“Quality products, just a little antiquated.” - Elizabeth, 21
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Primary
Research
We presented a Thought & Perception Wall to females on our
campus in order to understand Mary Kay’s position within the
beauty industry. We approached the women in a high-traffic spot
and asked them to write phrases or words that came to mind when
they thought of the brands represented on the Wall.
• We learned that female millenials perceive Mary Kay as an
outdated brand.
• We also learned that female millenials were more familiar with
drugstore brands, such as CoverGirl, as opposed to the direct
selling cosmetic brands.
Thought & Perception Wall
Survey
Young consumers have not been
exposed to the direct selling method of
cosmetics.
of respondents have never attended a
Direct Selling Beauty Party
Our target relies on accessible and convenient purchase channels for beauty products:
purchase cosmetics at super-
stores, like Walmart or Target
purchase cosmetics at drugstores,
like CVS or Walgreens
purchase cosmetics from specialty
stores, such as Sephora or Ulta
order cosmetics from a direct
selling representative
We learned that our target values quality in
a beauty brand over all other factors.
Out of 201 Survey Responses:
521
Thought & Perception Wall responses
Consumers do not consider IBC’s as a purchasing channel.
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Primary
Research
For our 5-Day challenge, we provided 12 young women with Beauty Bags. These bags consisted
of Mary Kay facial, eye and lip products. Each woman used the products for 5 days, completely
replacing their routine beauty regimen with Mary Kay.
Mary Kay 5-Day Challenge
Through this study, we found that young women don’t consider the Mary Kay brand. However, after
the challenge, they found that they love the products and would be willing to purchase Mary Kay in
the future. In addition, 75% of participants said they would attend an event where they could meet
Mary Kay IBCs and try more products.
What We Learned
Advising
Meeting!
Interview @
BBDO
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Priority
Consumers
Dolled Up Diva
She is willing to spend money on the high-end brands she loves. She has a great
deal of knowledge about beauty care and values taking care of herself. She is
brand loyal, but if an expert is convincing, she will try a new brand or product.
The Dolled Up Diva is an avid smartphone user and routinely checks social media
via mobile. She also browses the Internet for makeup tips and tricks.
How do you feel when you aren’t wearing any makeup?
“I do not feel like I look my best. I feel shy and try to avoid face-to-face
conversation with people because I am afraid that they will think I do not look
good without makeup.”
Convenience Consumer
Beauty and cosmetics are not top priorities for the Convenience Consumer.
She’s running on a tight budget and schedule. The Convenience Consumer
frequents drug stores for most of her beauty needs. Occasionally, she will
splurge on a higher end product. The Convenience Consumer uses her
smartphone to communicate with others and update her calendar. She
checks her social media accounts occasionally on her mobile phone, but only
goes in-depth on her desktop.
How do you feel when you are wearing makeup?
“I feel more confident and sometimes it encourages me to be more
productive. For example, if I am wearing no makeup I am usually tired and
don’t have energy to do much.”
Natural Girl
The Natural Girl could do without make up and only wears it occasionally.
However, she does value quality skin care and she prefers beauty care that
is natural and effective. The Natural Girl is a social media user, but does not
check her accounts daily. She would not browse the Internet for beauty tips
and tricks; she already knows what she likes.
How do you feel when you are wearing makeup?
“I can feel beautiful when doing a natural look, or I can feel glamorous using a
little more makeup.”
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Creative
Strategy
All women are beautiful. Expressed in different ways, every woman has an inner light that makes her shine.
Your beauty stems from each unique trait that sets you apart from everyone else. This self-expression is
lingering inside of you, searching for a way out. We want everyone to see you for the radiant woman you
are. So don’t keep your light bottled up inside of you. Wear it every day for the world to see. We will help
you wear it confidently. So keep your head held high and flash that brilliant smile of yours. Let everyone
know that you are proud of the woman you are. Reveal your beauty with confidence.
Key Findings
Our target cares about quality, price and color in that order of importance
Mary Kay is seen as inconvenient and expensive, but has high-quality products
Consumers wear makeup to feel like the best version of themselves
Mary Kay is a brand defined by a rich history and motivated by female confidence. As a leader in quality beauty
products, Mary Kay strives to help women feel strong and beautiful. Our campaign seeks to incorporate the
brand’s commitment to consumers by encouraging women to express themselves in a unique way. Mary Kay
will highlight female individuality, emphasizing the importance that our target places on revealing beauty from
within. Through our strategy, we will show how Mary Kay assists in advancing the beauty that has always been
there, communicating Mary Kay’s most important mission: empowerment.
True beauty goes beyond what is perceived by the naked eye. Every woman is beautiful in her own unique
way. More than that, having confidence further develops that beauty. Mary Kay is simply helping women
find the confidence to show their beauty off to everyone, whether it is to strangers or close family and
friends. This big idea helps reinforce what the Mary Kay brand stands for, which is empowering women to
be confident in what they have. When a woman feels confident, her true beauty shines through. With that
said, our recommended tagline is:
Campaign Manifesto:
Creative Strategy:
Big Idea:
Tagline:
REVEAL YOUR BEAUTY WITH CONFIDENCE
BEAUTY EMPOWERED
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Mobile
Experience
Consumer Experience
The interactive Beauty Empowered Mobile App will make it more convenient for consumers to browse Mary Kay
products and to make connections with IBCs in their local area. This application is a response to the insight that
Gen-Y females view Mary Kay products as inconvenient to obtain.
Create their own “My MK” profile, complete with descriptions of their favorite Mary Kay products
Browse products and easily search for the closest IBC via geo-location technology
Create new orders for existing and potential clients
By interacting and ordering through the application’s services, Gen-Y females can obtain quality Mary Kay
beauty products and IBCs can move their inventory quickly, while tracking sales easily.
With this app, users will be able to:
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Mobile
Experience
IBC Experience
Speaking with local IBC’s, we found that they use numerous applications to manage their Mary Kay business.
This creates complications and can get in the way of creating and maintaining profitable relationships with
clients. Tracking product sales is also time-consuming for them. Organizing paperwork, such as new orders and
receipts forces IBCs to consistently carry around unnecessary business-related burdens.
Features
Message current clients to utilize inbound marketing techniques
View sales reports and goals of products over a period of time
Create new orders for existing and potential clients
Analyze keywords via social listening tools through lead generators
This app will allow IBCs to control their business sales, marketing and promotional techniques all at their fingertips.
Tracking sales with constant updates will allow IBCs to effectively manage their business and stay up-to-date with
their clients needs. The Beauty Empowered App is exactly the support IBCs need to continue running their business
and to inspire others to become an IBC.
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Partnerships &
Promotions
Partnership with Chegg
Chegg is a company that provides affordable textbook rental services
to students, typically within the ages of 16 and 24. The company has
started partnering with notable brands that are trying to interact with
a younger audience. When female college students within our spot
markets receive textbooks for the fall 2015 term, they will be surprised
to see samples from the marykay at play line inside their orange
boxes. Consumer who seek empowerment through education will see
the Mary Kay positioning. 5
Partnership with End It
The End It Movement is an organization that is committed to ending
global slavery, paying special attention to the trafficking of women. Mary
Kay and the End It Movement will travel to 6 college campuses within
our spot markets and educate college women on this issue. These small
conferences will be complete with panels of speakers on the topic and
giveaways of Mary Kay Beauty Bags. Local IBCs will have the opportunity
to volunteer their time at these events, all while making connections with
the college women. Through these interactions, young women will begin
to see Mary Kay as a brand with integrity and one that lives by the ‘Golden
Rule’, supporting our empowerment theme. 6
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Social Media &
Promotions
Pinterest
The Mary Kay Pinterest page will create pinboards such as, “Makeup
Tips for a Job Interview,” and “Makeup Trends for Summer Music
Festivals.” These pinboards will be integrated across all Mary Kay social
platforms and will engage Gen-Y females with more youthful content.
Featured Post of the Week
Mary Kay has a reputable social media presence as a whole; however, these practices
need to be implemented by every IBC. Independent Beauty Consultants need to have a
significant social media presence on their personal accounts in order to advertise parties,
make connections with a younger audience and maintain these connections. Independent
Beauty Directors will nominate one IBC from her team for having the best or most popular
social media post of the week. The official Mary Kay social media sites will give these IBCs a
“shout out” and recognize them for their social success.
Promoted Tweets and Facebook Ads
Twitter has over 240 million active monthly users. Mary Kay will launch the promoted hashtag
#MKEmpowered and will flood social media with information regarding the brand’s new interactive
transformation. Facebook will also display promoted posts and statuses throughout the campaign. 7
Face the Holidays Contest
Followers of the official Mary Kay Instagram account will have the opportunity to win Mary Kay
Holiday Beauty Bags when they post photos of themselves wearing Mary Kay makeup for 14
days in a row. These posts will be tracked by users utilizing the #MKEmpowered hashtag. They
will be encouraged to share why Mary Kay makes them feel confident and empowered. This will
encourage young users to share their love for the Mary Kay brand with their personal Instagram
followers. It will also promote more social interaction between these young Mary Kay lovers and
the brand.
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Special Events &
Promotions
Mobile App Launch Party
Mary Kay will host an unforgettable event in
Times Square for the launch of the new interactive
mobile application. IBCs from all over the country
will be invited to the event to celebrate this pivotal
addition to the brand. We plan to purchase a
billboard in Times Square that will be featured for
the entire month of March. On March 21, the date
the mobile application will go live, an enormous
pink tent will be the focal point of Times Square.
Passersby of all ages will have an opportunity
to access the mobile application on one of 25
iPad minis. Visitors will also get Mary Kay Spring
Seasonal Beauty Bags. This launch event will
mark the transformation of Mary Kay into a
youthful and fully interactive brand.
Pretty and Professional Mixer
In an effort to bring IBCs and Gen Y females together, Mary Kay
will sponsor Pretty & Professional Mixers at local hot spots within
the campaign spot markets. Students and young professionals
will gather at these mixers to mingle with local IBCs, who will be
there to give away free samples and create relationships with
these young women. Since our target tends to feel intimidated by
direct selling parties, these mixers will be a way for IBCs to meet
the women on a personal level and to grow their client base. 13
Pink Santa
Mary Kay will host holiday-themed events in
large gallery-like venues in all spot markets.
IBCs will invite clients to the event and the
five who bring the most guests with them will
receive pink stockings filled with seasonal
Mary Kay products. 14
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Print
Advertising
Mary Kay is more than just a makeup
brand. This ad shows consumers that
Mary Kay can support all beauty needs
with products for every kind of girl.
Summer Spot
White Mugs
In every situation, women want
makeup they can depend on. This
ad shows that Mary Kay makeup can
endure anything. Even the brightest of
color will last throughout the day and
well into the night.
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Print
Advertising
Magazines leave long lasting impressions for our target audience. We utilized MRI data to demon-
strate which magazines would correlate with our market most directly. The following magazines
showed the top indexes for women ages 18-25 who use foundation makeup regularly throughout a
given week.8-9
This ad exemplifies Mary Kay’s commitment
to finding beauty everywhere. It is perfect for
showing our Dolled Up Divas that they can
shine in any setting.
Bring Your Beauty to Life
This sweet and simple Valentine’s Day ad
shows that love and beauty go hand in hand.
Every women deserves to be loved for the
confindence she embodies.
Candy Hearts
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Digital
Advertising
Mary Kay girl wakes up, ready to
start her morning routine.
As she makes her way to the
kitchen, she walks past the mirror in
the hallway. She doesn’t notice her
reflection because she is sleepy.
She arrives in the kitchen, desperate
for coffee.
As she drinks her coffee, she checks
her phone for texts and emails. She
wants to connect with the outside
world, so she misses her sleepy
reflection.
She is now in the bathroom, preparing
her makeup to get ready for the day.
She is looking down as she gathers
her Mary Kay makeup, and still
doesn’t notice her pretty reflection.
As she applies her Mary Kay eye
makeup, her eyes start to pop and
she becomes more energized and
awake.
She applies her foundation and
suddenly her face comes to life.
She has now applied her Mary Kay
makeup and is confident with the
way she looks.
“Mary Kay - Beauty Empowered” text
appears onscreen and the commerical
ends.
Youtube Pre-Roll Commercial Storyboard
Beauty Empowered
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Digital
Advertising
Through cross-referencing MRI data we found that millennial women are heavy internet users whether
they are on their computers, smartphones or tablets. The following websites are top sites for our target
audience that can garner high click-through rates. 15
Spotify is a digital music service that is
extremely popular with our target. Users spend
a great deal of time accessing millions of songs
through both a desktop and a mobile app.
We plan to sponsor a branded playlist that
features empowering songs by some of the
industry’s strongest female performers. We also
plan to interact with users through an audio
advertisement promoting the Mary Kay brand.
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Spotify Playlist
Pandora Takeover
Pandora is an online radio that allows
users to personalize stations based on
their music preferences. Gen-Y actively
uses the site on a regular basis. We plan
to take over Pandora’s homepage for
a day to catch the attention of these
music listeners and trigger their interest
in the Mary Kay brand.
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BuzzFeed is an online news
and entertainment website that
showcases shareable content from
politics to quirky quizzes. It has
a significant presence on social
media and has a popular mobile
app. Mary Kay will sponsor two
BuzzFeed quizzes that will focus
on confidence and strength. After
the quiz is taken, users will be
encouraged to visit the Mary Kay
website and engage with the brand.
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BuzzFeed Quizzes
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Outof
Home
Subway Takeover
In the spot market cities located in New York
City, Boston, San Franciso, Washington D.C
and Chicago, the Mary Kay campaign will
completely take over the subway station.
Using the colors and imagery that comprise
the brand, everything from trashcans,
benches and wall-advertisements will endorse
the campaign. This change from the norm
will draw attention to Mary Kay and create
awareness and buzz about its products.
In the spot markets with
underground subways, Mary Kay
will redo stairs leading down the
tunnels. The bottom of the steps will
feature a woman within our target
that has yet to apply her Mary Kay
makeup. She is smiling, but Has No
makeup on. At the top of the steps
however, the same woman is seen
after using the Mary Kay products
and she is smiling confidently ready
to take on the day. The imagery will
provide the link to the Mary Kay
Website.
Subway Stairs
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Out of
Home
Mary Kay will take over buses in our spot markets cities located in Austin, Boston, Atlanta,
Minneapolis and Denver. We will wrap buses with different images of confident women that
represent the brand and showcase the Mary Kay product line. The images and website link
will grab the attention of onlookers and leave them curious.
Bus Wraps
Located in places like New York City, Chicago and Seattle, Mary Kay will transform the inside and
outside of elevator doors to appeal to our target audience. The ad will provide an eye-catching image
of freshly manicured Mary Kay hands on the outside and a mirror inside to reveal the confidence within.
Elevator Wraps
Media
Strategy
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Objective
In order to achieve our campaign goals, our media plan will engage in high frequency promotion that is
specifically tailored to engage our target market.
We have developed an effective campaign to generate interest in Mary Kay products for female millennials
aged 18-25. Our strategy also seeks to encourage young women to become IBCs, which will further promote
the brand.
We will utilize a variety of different mediums to promote this cause with a large focus on online advertising.
Honing in on the digital medium allows Mary Kay to reach the largest number of young women due to their
high internet use.
Media Mix
The campaign will use a blend of paid, earned and owned media in order to capture the attention of our target
market and fully capitalize on the benefits of each strategic placement.
Through our strategically cross-referenced spot markets and in-depth MRI research, we are able to reach our
target on a national base through online advertising while also having a presence in their local media.
Scheduling
The campaign will begin in February 2015 and end in February 2016.
Media placements were chosen to reflect the seasonal aspects of the campaign as a whole, while making
sure to target our audience throughout the year.
1. New York City, NY
2. San Francisco, CA
3. Seattle, WA
4. Austin, TX
5. Boston, MA
6. Denver, CO
7. Chicago, IL
8. Washington D.C.
9. Houston, TX
10. Atlanta, GA
11. Dallas, TX
12. Minneapolis, MN
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We have put together 12 spot markets across the country by cross-referencing top ten lists representing
active, professional, tech savvy, fashion forward and independent millennial women. 16-24
Flighting
Chart
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Copy
Testing
“I think empowerment is an important aspect in a brand. A lot of women use makeup to feel that way
and I think that is something that should be shown in advertising.” - Nadia, age 20
What do you think of our tagline,“Beauty Empowered”?
“Yes. I used my smartphone to repurchase products that I have in the past. I like that I can save my
shades of foundation so I don’t have to have the product in front of me to purchase it.” - Klare, age 21
Would you use a smartphone or tablet application to shop for beauty products? Why or why not?
“The Beauty Empowered App would make my life as an IBC so much easier, and I think it would help
me work more effectively so I could connect with more clients.”
- Holly, age 21, Independent Beauty Consultant
24-29
Return on
Investment
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To assure our campaign is successful, we calculated our Return
on Investment (ROI) and then proposed tactics to measure the
continued success of the campaign as it is implemented. Our
goals for this campaign were to raise awareness, consideration
and positive perception for the Mary Kay brand among Gen-Y
females.
After assessing the number of impressions our campaign will
make upon our target, we calculated an ROI of approximately
15%, assuming that 3% of our total impressions will purchase
a Mary Kay product. In order to break even, we aim to achieve a
conversion rate of .2% of all the total impressions.
Measurement:
To track the increase in awareness for the Mary Kay brand, we
plan on monitoring:
- Increase in user interaction on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and
Pinterest
- Use of our hashtag #MKEmpowered on Twitter, Facebook and
Instagram
- Number of downloads of the Beauty Empowered Mobile
Application
To measure the increase in consideration for the Mary Kay brand,
we will track:
- Amount of participants at our promotional events; such as, Pink
Santa, Mobile Application Launch Event and Pretty & Professional
Mixers
- Repins and likes
- Increase in attendance at local IBC parties nationwide
- Clicks on Google AdWords
- Number of entries in our featured social media
contests
To measure the increase in positive perception of the
Mary Kay brand, we plan to track:
- Quality of user interaction on Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram and Pinterest
- People speaking positively on social media about
Mary Kay’s partnership with the End It Movement
- A survey administered to IBCs and others who
have downloaded the Beauty Empowered App to
gauge its effectiveness
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Connection
Architecture
Bought Owned Earned
$$$$
swag
bag
word of
mouth
#MKEmpowered
In Person
website
app
website app
out of homeapp
BuzzFeed
Face the Holidays
PR Events
#MKPartyNearYOU
Featured Post of the Week
Pink Santa
Pretty & Professional
Magazine
Google AdWords
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Women
http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2013/07/
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5. Chegg
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6. End It Movement
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13. Pretty & Professional Mixer
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14. Pink Santa
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Team
Page
CampaignDirectors
Colin Pacelli & Amy Worrell Creative
Directors
Lauren Casarona
Felice Schwarz
Key Contributors
Sally Sugar
Jasmine Grillmeier
Team
Cara Hanson
Matt Howard
Alexis Magoto
Tara Nolan
Jennifer Hastings
Alexa Gojdics
Shawn Rudolph
Tianyi Zeng
Media
Directors
Trent Stephens
Leah Hourihan
Liz Gibson
Marketing
Directors
Julianne Rushton
Logan Rice
Key Contributors
Tianyi Zeng
Team
Udit Sinha
Meredith Smuckler
Sara Malone
Production
Directors
Emily Brockmann
Spencer Giblin
Rachel Daub
Key Contributors
Drew Haas
Team
Alexa Gojdics
Ryan Schlabach
PR/Promo
Directors
Sara Malone
Katie Quinn
Loren Turner
Giovanna DelGarbino
Key Contributors
Autumn Cooper
Dana Decenzo
Team
Whitney Hatano
Hailee Nemeckay
Brooke Durbin
Katherine Mooney
Evan Rhodes
Jennifer Hastings
Sara Sugar
Jasmine Grillmeier
Hannah Kusper
Corina Rolko
Special Thanks: Stephanie Luczkowski, Cali Skalski, Melissa
Melis, Merideth Smuckler, Morgan Dewey, Craig Davis, Holly
Nesbitt, Klare Williamson, Elizabeth Ankrom, Liz Danhires
Not pictured: Loren Turner, Giovanna DelGarbino
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  • 1.
  • 2. Table of Contents Executive Summary Marketing Summary Creative Strategy Executions Media Strategy Flighting Chart Return on Investment Connection Architecture Team Page 1 2 9 10 21 22 23 24 26
  • 3. Executive Summary 1 Campaign Objectives To increase awareness, consideration and positive perception of female millenials within the United States. Target Market Generation-Y female consumers between the ages of 18-25. Key Insight Young female consumers use beauty products to feel like the best version of themselves. Creative Strategy Mary Kay can appeal to this younger target on a deeper level, emphasizing the confidence Gen-Y females feel when they use cosmetics. Positioning Mary Kay is positioned as a beauty brand with high-quality products, core values and an opportunity for women to succeed through its direct selling approach. Media & Promotions Strategically implement the creative messaging in a way that is interactive and intriguing to Gen-Y females. By putting products in hand and creating relationships between these two groups, Mary Kay will obtain a new youthful generation of loyal clients. Budget Allocation Print: 23% Digital: 50% Out-of-Home: 12% Owned: 4.06% Earned: 10%
  • 4. 2 Marketing Summary Mary Kay has brought confident entrepreneurs and loyal consumers together for 50 years. The brand understands that beauty is a unique trait that sets them apart from other beauty brands. While Mary Kay has successfully created long-lasting relationships with women, it’s now time for female millennials to connect with the brand like never before. All women value beauty; it’s an integral part of their lives. However, young consumers don’t purchase products the same way past generations have. These young beauty connoisseurs value convenience and a brand with depth. Through this campaign, we will promote interaction between female milennials and Independent Beauty Consultants (IBCs), so they can build a meaningful relationship with Mary Kay. Putting makeup on makes me feel ready for the day. - Jenna, 23
  • 5. 3 SWOT Analysis weaknesses opportunities threats • Established brand with strong values and a rich history • Provides a variety of quality cosmetics; it’s a one-stop- shop for beauty products • The average age for IBCs in the US is 42, which is much older than our target market • Young female consumers don’t feel impulsive enough to purchase the product because of the traditional Mary Kay party technique of selling • Provides a way for young women to be self-employed and to excel • Can align itself as a high-end, unique beauty brand among young women • Young female consumers see Mary Kay as outdated • Young consumers can easily go elsewhere to seek similar beauty products strengths CoverGirlCoverGirl CliniqueClinique “Easy, breezy, beautiful. CoverGirl.” Clinique is a high-end department store beauty brand. It offers quality and allergy-tested cosmetics, skin care and fragrances. Competitive Market AvonAvon RevlonRevlon Highly favored by young female consumers. “Allergy Tested. 100% Fragrance Free.” “Glamour, Excitement, and Innovation through High- quality Products at Affordable Prices.” Brand has a strong social media presence and connects with women of all ages. “The company for women.” They are also a one-stop- shop, directly selling everything from skin care to fragrance. They have a strong foundation of empowering women and being philanthropic. 3 Revlon prides itself on being classic and values its history. 4 It’s a very recognizable brand because of the celebrities that endorse them in their advertisements. 1 Women of all ages are loyal to and purchase Clinique. 2 tagline attribute analysis
  • 6. 4 Brand Perception Mary Kay Positioning Mary Kay is positioned as a beauty brand with high-quality products, core values and an opportunity for women to succeed through its direct selling approach. How Gen-Y females perceive Mary Kay Young females perceive Mary Kay as an outdated brand with high-quality products that are inconvenient to access. Overall, Gen-Y females can appreciate Mary Kay for their quality products, but they tend to feel too young to appreciate IBC interaction and to create a relationship with the brand. What’s your perception of Mary Kay consultants? “Old and outdated. I don’t know any Mary Kay consultants - my mom went to a party once, but I don’t wear the same makeup she does.” - Andrea, 24 “They know what they’re talking about… Usually middle aged, bubbly and fun.” - Courtney, 21 What is your perception of the Mary Kay brand? “Good makeup, but inconvenient to purchase.” - Corina, 19 “Quality products, just a little antiquated.” - Elizabeth, 21
  • 7. 5 Primary Research We presented a Thought & Perception Wall to females on our campus in order to understand Mary Kay’s position within the beauty industry. We approached the women in a high-traffic spot and asked them to write phrases or words that came to mind when they thought of the brands represented on the Wall. • We learned that female millenials perceive Mary Kay as an outdated brand. • We also learned that female millenials were more familiar with drugstore brands, such as CoverGirl, as opposed to the direct selling cosmetic brands. Thought & Perception Wall Survey Young consumers have not been exposed to the direct selling method of cosmetics. of respondents have never attended a Direct Selling Beauty Party Our target relies on accessible and convenient purchase channels for beauty products: purchase cosmetics at super- stores, like Walmart or Target purchase cosmetics at drugstores, like CVS or Walgreens purchase cosmetics from specialty stores, such as Sephora or Ulta order cosmetics from a direct selling representative We learned that our target values quality in a beauty brand over all other factors. Out of 201 Survey Responses: 521 Thought & Perception Wall responses Consumers do not consider IBC’s as a purchasing channel.
  • 8. 6 Primary Research For our 5-Day challenge, we provided 12 young women with Beauty Bags. These bags consisted of Mary Kay facial, eye and lip products. Each woman used the products for 5 days, completely replacing their routine beauty regimen with Mary Kay. Mary Kay 5-Day Challenge Through this study, we found that young women don’t consider the Mary Kay brand. However, after the challenge, they found that they love the products and would be willing to purchase Mary Kay in the future. In addition, 75% of participants said they would attend an event where they could meet Mary Kay IBCs and try more products. What We Learned Advising Meeting! Interview @ BBDO
  • 9. 7 Priority Consumers Dolled Up Diva She is willing to spend money on the high-end brands she loves. She has a great deal of knowledge about beauty care and values taking care of herself. She is brand loyal, but if an expert is convincing, she will try a new brand or product. The Dolled Up Diva is an avid smartphone user and routinely checks social media via mobile. She also browses the Internet for makeup tips and tricks. How do you feel when you aren’t wearing any makeup? “I do not feel like I look my best. I feel shy and try to avoid face-to-face conversation with people because I am afraid that they will think I do not look good without makeup.” Convenience Consumer Beauty and cosmetics are not top priorities for the Convenience Consumer. She’s running on a tight budget and schedule. The Convenience Consumer frequents drug stores for most of her beauty needs. Occasionally, she will splurge on a higher end product. The Convenience Consumer uses her smartphone to communicate with others and update her calendar. She checks her social media accounts occasionally on her mobile phone, but only goes in-depth on her desktop. How do you feel when you are wearing makeup? “I feel more confident and sometimes it encourages me to be more productive. For example, if I am wearing no makeup I am usually tired and don’t have energy to do much.” Natural Girl The Natural Girl could do without make up and only wears it occasionally. However, she does value quality skin care and she prefers beauty care that is natural and effective. The Natural Girl is a social media user, but does not check her accounts daily. She would not browse the Internet for beauty tips and tricks; she already knows what she likes. How do you feel when you are wearing makeup? “I can feel beautiful when doing a natural look, or I can feel glamorous using a little more makeup.”
  • 10. 8 Creative Strategy All women are beautiful. Expressed in different ways, every woman has an inner light that makes her shine. Your beauty stems from each unique trait that sets you apart from everyone else. This self-expression is lingering inside of you, searching for a way out. We want everyone to see you for the radiant woman you are. So don’t keep your light bottled up inside of you. Wear it every day for the world to see. We will help you wear it confidently. So keep your head held high and flash that brilliant smile of yours. Let everyone know that you are proud of the woman you are. Reveal your beauty with confidence. Key Findings Our target cares about quality, price and color in that order of importance Mary Kay is seen as inconvenient and expensive, but has high-quality products Consumers wear makeup to feel like the best version of themselves Mary Kay is a brand defined by a rich history and motivated by female confidence. As a leader in quality beauty products, Mary Kay strives to help women feel strong and beautiful. Our campaign seeks to incorporate the brand’s commitment to consumers by encouraging women to express themselves in a unique way. Mary Kay will highlight female individuality, emphasizing the importance that our target places on revealing beauty from within. Through our strategy, we will show how Mary Kay assists in advancing the beauty that has always been there, communicating Mary Kay’s most important mission: empowerment. True beauty goes beyond what is perceived by the naked eye. Every woman is beautiful in her own unique way. More than that, having confidence further develops that beauty. Mary Kay is simply helping women find the confidence to show their beauty off to everyone, whether it is to strangers or close family and friends. This big idea helps reinforce what the Mary Kay brand stands for, which is empowering women to be confident in what they have. When a woman feels confident, her true beauty shines through. With that said, our recommended tagline is: Campaign Manifesto: Creative Strategy: Big Idea: Tagline: REVEAL YOUR BEAUTY WITH CONFIDENCE BEAUTY EMPOWERED
  • 11. 9 Mobile Experience Consumer Experience The interactive Beauty Empowered Mobile App will make it more convenient for consumers to browse Mary Kay products and to make connections with IBCs in their local area. This application is a response to the insight that Gen-Y females view Mary Kay products as inconvenient to obtain. Create their own “My MK” profile, complete with descriptions of their favorite Mary Kay products Browse products and easily search for the closest IBC via geo-location technology Create new orders for existing and potential clients By interacting and ordering through the application’s services, Gen-Y females can obtain quality Mary Kay beauty products and IBCs can move their inventory quickly, while tracking sales easily. With this app, users will be able to:
  • 12. 10 Mobile Experience IBC Experience Speaking with local IBC’s, we found that they use numerous applications to manage their Mary Kay business. This creates complications and can get in the way of creating and maintaining profitable relationships with clients. Tracking product sales is also time-consuming for them. Organizing paperwork, such as new orders and receipts forces IBCs to consistently carry around unnecessary business-related burdens. Features Message current clients to utilize inbound marketing techniques View sales reports and goals of products over a period of time Create new orders for existing and potential clients Analyze keywords via social listening tools through lead generators This app will allow IBCs to control their business sales, marketing and promotional techniques all at their fingertips. Tracking sales with constant updates will allow IBCs to effectively manage their business and stay up-to-date with their clients needs. The Beauty Empowered App is exactly the support IBCs need to continue running their business and to inspire others to become an IBC.
  • 13. 11 Partnerships & Promotions Partnership with Chegg Chegg is a company that provides affordable textbook rental services to students, typically within the ages of 16 and 24. The company has started partnering with notable brands that are trying to interact with a younger audience. When female college students within our spot markets receive textbooks for the fall 2015 term, they will be surprised to see samples from the marykay at play line inside their orange boxes. Consumer who seek empowerment through education will see the Mary Kay positioning. 5 Partnership with End It The End It Movement is an organization that is committed to ending global slavery, paying special attention to the trafficking of women. Mary Kay and the End It Movement will travel to 6 college campuses within our spot markets and educate college women on this issue. These small conferences will be complete with panels of speakers on the topic and giveaways of Mary Kay Beauty Bags. Local IBCs will have the opportunity to volunteer their time at these events, all while making connections with the college women. Through these interactions, young women will begin to see Mary Kay as a brand with integrity and one that lives by the ‘Golden Rule’, supporting our empowerment theme. 6
  • 14. 12 Social Media & Promotions Pinterest The Mary Kay Pinterest page will create pinboards such as, “Makeup Tips for a Job Interview,” and “Makeup Trends for Summer Music Festivals.” These pinboards will be integrated across all Mary Kay social platforms and will engage Gen-Y females with more youthful content. Featured Post of the Week Mary Kay has a reputable social media presence as a whole; however, these practices need to be implemented by every IBC. Independent Beauty Consultants need to have a significant social media presence on their personal accounts in order to advertise parties, make connections with a younger audience and maintain these connections. Independent Beauty Directors will nominate one IBC from her team for having the best or most popular social media post of the week. The official Mary Kay social media sites will give these IBCs a “shout out” and recognize them for their social success. Promoted Tweets and Facebook Ads Twitter has over 240 million active monthly users. Mary Kay will launch the promoted hashtag #MKEmpowered and will flood social media with information regarding the brand’s new interactive transformation. Facebook will also display promoted posts and statuses throughout the campaign. 7 Face the Holidays Contest Followers of the official Mary Kay Instagram account will have the opportunity to win Mary Kay Holiday Beauty Bags when they post photos of themselves wearing Mary Kay makeup for 14 days in a row. These posts will be tracked by users utilizing the #MKEmpowered hashtag. They will be encouraged to share why Mary Kay makes them feel confident and empowered. This will encourage young users to share their love for the Mary Kay brand with their personal Instagram followers. It will also promote more social interaction between these young Mary Kay lovers and the brand.
  • 15. 13 Special Events & Promotions Mobile App Launch Party Mary Kay will host an unforgettable event in Times Square for the launch of the new interactive mobile application. IBCs from all over the country will be invited to the event to celebrate this pivotal addition to the brand. We plan to purchase a billboard in Times Square that will be featured for the entire month of March. On March 21, the date the mobile application will go live, an enormous pink tent will be the focal point of Times Square. Passersby of all ages will have an opportunity to access the mobile application on one of 25 iPad minis. Visitors will also get Mary Kay Spring Seasonal Beauty Bags. This launch event will mark the transformation of Mary Kay into a youthful and fully interactive brand. Pretty and Professional Mixer In an effort to bring IBCs and Gen Y females together, Mary Kay will sponsor Pretty & Professional Mixers at local hot spots within the campaign spot markets. Students and young professionals will gather at these mixers to mingle with local IBCs, who will be there to give away free samples and create relationships with these young women. Since our target tends to feel intimidated by direct selling parties, these mixers will be a way for IBCs to meet the women on a personal level and to grow their client base. 13 Pink Santa Mary Kay will host holiday-themed events in large gallery-like venues in all spot markets. IBCs will invite clients to the event and the five who bring the most guests with them will receive pink stockings filled with seasonal Mary Kay products. 14
  • 16. 14 Print Advertising Mary Kay is more than just a makeup brand. This ad shows consumers that Mary Kay can support all beauty needs with products for every kind of girl. Summer Spot White Mugs In every situation, women want makeup they can depend on. This ad shows that Mary Kay makeup can endure anything. Even the brightest of color will last throughout the day and well into the night.
  • 17. 15 Print Advertising Magazines leave long lasting impressions for our target audience. We utilized MRI data to demon- strate which magazines would correlate with our market most directly. The following magazines showed the top indexes for women ages 18-25 who use foundation makeup regularly throughout a given week.8-9 This ad exemplifies Mary Kay’s commitment to finding beauty everywhere. It is perfect for showing our Dolled Up Divas that they can shine in any setting. Bring Your Beauty to Life This sweet and simple Valentine’s Day ad shows that love and beauty go hand in hand. Every women deserves to be loved for the confindence she embodies. Candy Hearts
  • 18. 16 Digital Advertising Mary Kay girl wakes up, ready to start her morning routine. As she makes her way to the kitchen, she walks past the mirror in the hallway. She doesn’t notice her reflection because she is sleepy. She arrives in the kitchen, desperate for coffee. As she drinks her coffee, she checks her phone for texts and emails. She wants to connect with the outside world, so she misses her sleepy reflection. She is now in the bathroom, preparing her makeup to get ready for the day. She is looking down as she gathers her Mary Kay makeup, and still doesn’t notice her pretty reflection. As she applies her Mary Kay eye makeup, her eyes start to pop and she becomes more energized and awake. She applies her foundation and suddenly her face comes to life. She has now applied her Mary Kay makeup and is confident with the way she looks. “Mary Kay - Beauty Empowered” text appears onscreen and the commerical ends. Youtube Pre-Roll Commercial Storyboard Beauty Empowered
  • 19. 17 Digital Advertising Through cross-referencing MRI data we found that millennial women are heavy internet users whether they are on their computers, smartphones or tablets. The following websites are top sites for our target audience that can garner high click-through rates. 15 Spotify is a digital music service that is extremely popular with our target. Users spend a great deal of time accessing millions of songs through both a desktop and a mobile app. We plan to sponsor a branded playlist that features empowering songs by some of the industry’s strongest female performers. We also plan to interact with users through an audio advertisement promoting the Mary Kay brand. 10 Spotify Playlist Pandora Takeover Pandora is an online radio that allows users to personalize stations based on their music preferences. Gen-Y actively uses the site on a regular basis. We plan to take over Pandora’s homepage for a day to catch the attention of these music listeners and trigger their interest in the Mary Kay brand. 12 BuzzFeed is an online news and entertainment website that showcases shareable content from politics to quirky quizzes. It has a significant presence on social media and has a popular mobile app. Mary Kay will sponsor two BuzzFeed quizzes that will focus on confidence and strength. After the quiz is taken, users will be encouraged to visit the Mary Kay website and engage with the brand. 11 BuzzFeed Quizzes
  • 20. 18 Outof Home Subway Takeover In the spot market cities located in New York City, Boston, San Franciso, Washington D.C and Chicago, the Mary Kay campaign will completely take over the subway station. Using the colors and imagery that comprise the brand, everything from trashcans, benches and wall-advertisements will endorse the campaign. This change from the norm will draw attention to Mary Kay and create awareness and buzz about its products. In the spot markets with underground subways, Mary Kay will redo stairs leading down the tunnels. The bottom of the steps will feature a woman within our target that has yet to apply her Mary Kay makeup. She is smiling, but Has No makeup on. At the top of the steps however, the same woman is seen after using the Mary Kay products and she is smiling confidently ready to take on the day. The imagery will provide the link to the Mary Kay Website. Subway Stairs
  • 21. 19 Out of Home Mary Kay will take over buses in our spot markets cities located in Austin, Boston, Atlanta, Minneapolis and Denver. We will wrap buses with different images of confident women that represent the brand and showcase the Mary Kay product line. The images and website link will grab the attention of onlookers and leave them curious. Bus Wraps Located in places like New York City, Chicago and Seattle, Mary Kay will transform the inside and outside of elevator doors to appeal to our target audience. The ad will provide an eye-catching image of freshly manicured Mary Kay hands on the outside and a mirror inside to reveal the confidence within. Elevator Wraps
  • 22. Media Strategy 20 Objective In order to achieve our campaign goals, our media plan will engage in high frequency promotion that is specifically tailored to engage our target market. We have developed an effective campaign to generate interest in Mary Kay products for female millennials aged 18-25. Our strategy also seeks to encourage young women to become IBCs, which will further promote the brand. We will utilize a variety of different mediums to promote this cause with a large focus on online advertising. Honing in on the digital medium allows Mary Kay to reach the largest number of young women due to their high internet use. Media Mix The campaign will use a blend of paid, earned and owned media in order to capture the attention of our target market and fully capitalize on the benefits of each strategic placement. Through our strategically cross-referenced spot markets and in-depth MRI research, we are able to reach our target on a national base through online advertising while also having a presence in their local media. Scheduling The campaign will begin in February 2015 and end in February 2016. Media placements were chosen to reflect the seasonal aspects of the campaign as a whole, while making sure to target our audience throughout the year. 1. New York City, NY 2. San Francisco, CA 3. Seattle, WA 4. Austin, TX 5. Boston, MA 6. Denver, CO 7. Chicago, IL 8. Washington D.C. 9. Houston, TX 10. Atlanta, GA 11. Dallas, TX 12. Minneapolis, MN 5 7 8 10 11 12 94 4 2 3 1 We have put together 12 spot markets across the country by cross-referencing top ten lists representing active, professional, tech savvy, fashion forward and independent millennial women. 16-24
  • 23. Flighting Chart 21 Copy Testing “I think empowerment is an important aspect in a brand. A lot of women use makeup to feel that way and I think that is something that should be shown in advertising.” - Nadia, age 20 What do you think of our tagline,“Beauty Empowered”? “Yes. I used my smartphone to repurchase products that I have in the past. I like that I can save my shades of foundation so I don’t have to have the product in front of me to purchase it.” - Klare, age 21 Would you use a smartphone or tablet application to shop for beauty products? Why or why not? “The Beauty Empowered App would make my life as an IBC so much easier, and I think it would help me work more effectively so I could connect with more clients.” - Holly, age 21, Independent Beauty Consultant 24-29
  • 24. Return on Investment 22 To assure our campaign is successful, we calculated our Return on Investment (ROI) and then proposed tactics to measure the continued success of the campaign as it is implemented. Our goals for this campaign were to raise awareness, consideration and positive perception for the Mary Kay brand among Gen-Y females. After assessing the number of impressions our campaign will make upon our target, we calculated an ROI of approximately 15%, assuming that 3% of our total impressions will purchase a Mary Kay product. In order to break even, we aim to achieve a conversion rate of .2% of all the total impressions. Measurement: To track the increase in awareness for the Mary Kay brand, we plan on monitoring: - Increase in user interaction on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest - Use of our hashtag #MKEmpowered on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - Number of downloads of the Beauty Empowered Mobile Application To measure the increase in consideration for the Mary Kay brand, we will track: - Amount of participants at our promotional events; such as, Pink Santa, Mobile Application Launch Event and Pretty & Professional Mixers - Repins and likes - Increase in attendance at local IBC parties nationwide - Clicks on Google AdWords - Number of entries in our featured social media contests To measure the increase in positive perception of the Mary Kay brand, we plan to track: - Quality of user interaction on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest - People speaking positively on social media about Mary Kay’s partnership with the End It Movement - A survey administered to IBCs and others who have downloaded the Beauty Empowered App to gauge its effectiveness
  • 25. 23 Connection Architecture Bought Owned Earned $$$$ swag bag word of mouth #MKEmpowered In Person website app website app out of homeapp BuzzFeed Face the Holidays PR Events #MKPartyNearYOU Featured Post of the Week Pink Santa Pretty & Professional Magazine Google AdWords
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  • 27. 25 Team Page CampaignDirectors Colin Pacelli & Amy Worrell Creative Directors Lauren Casarona Felice Schwarz Key Contributors Sally Sugar Jasmine Grillmeier Team Cara Hanson Matt Howard Alexis Magoto Tara Nolan Jennifer Hastings Alexa Gojdics Shawn Rudolph Tianyi Zeng Media Directors Trent Stephens Leah Hourihan Liz Gibson Marketing Directors Julianne Rushton Logan Rice Key Contributors Tianyi Zeng Team Udit Sinha Meredith Smuckler Sara Malone Production Directors Emily Brockmann Spencer Giblin Rachel Daub Key Contributors Drew Haas Team Alexa Gojdics Ryan Schlabach PR/Promo Directors Sara Malone Katie Quinn Loren Turner Giovanna DelGarbino Key Contributors Autumn Cooper Dana Decenzo Team Whitney Hatano Hailee Nemeckay Brooke Durbin Katherine Mooney Evan Rhodes Jennifer Hastings Sara Sugar Jasmine Grillmeier Hannah Kusper Corina Rolko Special Thanks: Stephanie Luczkowski, Cali Skalski, Melissa Melis, Merideth Smuckler, Morgan Dewey, Craig Davis, Holly Nesbitt, Klare Williamson, Elizabeth Ankrom, Liz Danhires Not pictured: Loren Turner, Giovanna DelGarbino