4As Institute of Advanced Advertising Studies--Winner, Hippocampus' New Biz Pitch for Bulleit Bourbon - Presentation Transcript
Bulleit Bourbon
may 12, 2009
hippocampus
create lasting experiences between you & your consumer
make your brand a memorable one
hippocampus
today’s agenda
- category analysis
- strategic framework
- the big idea
- integrated media & creative
hippocampus
the assignment
- drive awareness and trial of Bulleit Bourbon
- incremental case growth of 23,000
- convert 310,000 consumers to “adopter”
- bring the world of the distinguished outlaw to life
hippocampus
the situation
- overall category is at
- premium whiskey up 19%
- Bulleit is up 60%!
source: tns stradegy 2009
hippocampus
challenges become opportunities
david and goliath become a challenger
category clutter take unique POV
selective distribution leverage exclusivity
economic pressure spirits are high
Bulleit can rede ne bourbon and
what it means to be a bourbon drinker
hippocampus
the category
competitive overview
hippocampus
competitive market share
hippocampus
competitive landscape
premium
conformist outlaw
common
hippocampus
consumers agree
- “there’s nothing special about it”
- “it de nitely has an old-fashioned vibe to it”
- “pretty much the same as all the others”
- “i can’t tell the di erence between this and Maker’s”
Source: Agency Conducted Research
hippocampus
competitive landscape
premium
conformist outlaw
common
hippocampus
our competitive vision
special
“american “change
standard” agent”
mass
hippocampus
Bulleit is beyond your average bourbon
hippocampus
strategic framework
product
target the big idea
culture
hippocampus
product
hippocampus
bolder and spicier
hippocampus
palette preferences
bourbon a bourbon b
opinionated personalities prefer boldness
hippocampus
you’ll either appreciate us or you won’t
hippocampus
target
hippocampus
the anti-target
hippocampus
they t in, but never blend in
hippocampus
the distinguished outlaw
gatekeepers consumers
key niche opinion leaders leaders of their pack
208 - consider myself to be an in uential person/friends often 186 - consider myself a connoisseur of liquors/spirits
look to me for advice
175 - seeks out opportunities to try new things
205 - obtain news/current events from the internet
169 - interested in emerging media
205 - spend a lot time at bars/lounges
162 - often visit/write on blogs and download podcasts
hippocampus
it’s in their DNA to be di erent
hippocampus
not everybody is born with it
distinguished outlaw
hippocampus
you’ve either got it or you don’t
hippocampus
culture
hippocampus
what we’re tapping into
hippocampus
walk with me
hippocampus
hippocampus
hippocampus
hippocampus
hippocampus
hippocampus
hippocampus
hippocampus
why is this signi cant?
home sweet home
hippocampus
you’re either in or you’re out
hippocampus
strategic summary
product truth you’ll either appreciate us or you won’t
target truth you’ve either got it or you don’t
cultural truth you’re either in or you’re out
Bulleit is the opinionated bourbon for deserving individuals
hippocampus
the big idea
hippocampus
Bulleit Bourbon
few are Bulleit-worthy
hippocampus
integrated media & creative
hippocampus
our pov: word of whisper® communications
hippocampus
3 key markets
25% of western residents are bourbon drinkers
43% of the western population regularly drink hard liquor/spirits drinkers
78% consider themselves heavy consumers of media
portland san francisco seattle
# of bourbon/
whiskey drinkers
2.8MM 390M 265M
within target
parameters
consumption of
spirits is heavy 220 205 200
(index)
hippocampus
the size of the Bulleit-worthy opportunity
3.2MM
1.3MM
distinguished outlaws
potential conversions
1.9MM
people with similar mindset
3.5MM
bourbon/whiskey drinkers
Source: IMS MRI Study
hippocampus
followers
we live in a world of sheep
yet the distinguished outlaw follows no man
he thrives on his separation from the ock
Bulleit exists to help him break away
guerilla
on-premise/viral
guerilla
pr
print
print
gatekeeper-oriented publications
ooh
guerilla/mobile
online
online media
pop
campaign summary
positions Bulleit outside yet superior to the rest of the bourbon category.
Bulleit is seen as the independently-minded bourbon.
this is the campaign that sets Bulleit apart from the pack.
platform 2
hippocampus
natural selection
”in the struggle for survival, the ttest win out at the expense of
their rivals because they succeed in adapting themselves best to
their environment"
- Charles Darwin
Bulleit is a more evolved bourbon for a more evolved man
pr
social media
print
print
print
mobile
online
on-premise
on-premise
sponsorship
events
“survival of the ttest” parties
campaign summary
inspired by target insight de ning the distinguished outlaw as fundamentally, even
genetically, di erent from others around him.
looks entirely di erent than any bourbon/alcohol advertising - highly
di erentiating aesthetic.
while your competitors are stuck in the past, we can position Bulleit in the present
and push it into the future.
platform 3
hippocampus
Augustus
a unique and distinctive recipe.
a mysterious and fragmented story.
what if all the pieces came back together?
Tom has resurrected the recipe;
now it’s time to nd the man.
the journal
pr
on-premise
on-premise
microsite/social media
events/promotions
online banners
print
ooh
ooh
campaign summary
utilizes mystique surrounding Augustus Bulleit - his story, his disappearance.
creates insider community.
for those outside community, we create curiosity and desire to be part.
Q3’09 – Q4’10 media plan
hippocampus
campaign goals and metrics
campaign e ectiveness:
- site tra c
- measurable PR brand mentions (magazines, television, digital)
- sales increase within the campaign period
- distribution increase (availability in bars and liquor stores)
hippocampus
expected outcome
distinguished outlaw
3.2MM potential conversion
within 3 key markets + (gatekeeper/consumer)
targeting strategy
$1MM
75K Bulleit consumer conversions
5K incremental case sales growth
3+ reach of 5%
$1.5MM
200K Bulleit consumer conversions
10K incremental case sales growth
3+ reach of 15%
$2MM
310K Bulleit consumer conversions
23K incremental case sales growth
3+ reach of 25%
hippocampus
Bulleit Bourbon
few are Bulleit-worthy
but we are, and we’d love a shot.
hippocampus
I was a participant of the 2009 4As Institute of Ad more
I was a participant of the 2009 4As Institute of Advanced Advertising Studies. Essentially, the program takes young people in NY in advertising (with experience of 2-3 years or less), breaks them up into teams (mini agencies), and then have them battle it out against the other agencies in a new business pitch scenario. It's a mock process, but involving a real client--this year's client was Bulleit Bourbon. Teams are required to come up with the strategy, creative executions, media plan, etc. This was a great experience. My team (Hippocampus) was chosen by the client as well as a panel of judges to be the winner. This was our final deck. Happy to explain/clarify anything. Also would appreciate feedback if you have any. Thanks! less
0 comments
Post a comment