2. Background Info
• Tri-State Exposition is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization
• Founded in 1923
• Grounds in use an average of 240 days per year
• Over $42 million-economic impact
• Amarillo National Center (June 2008)
• 300,000+ visitors, vendors, exhibitors and participants per year
• The Tri-State Fair & Rodeo
• Nine day event in the Texas Panhandle
• Returns approximately $500,000 in premiums, awards and tickets to regional youth
• Over 600 volunteers
• 15,000 hours
• Serval 50+ years service
• Educational programs for 5,000 students
• Named one of “Top 5” Medium Size Rodeos by the Professional Rodeo Cowboy
Association
3. Mission
“The Exposition will provide a wholesome, educational,
cultural and recreational experience for area citizens by
hosting the Tri-State Fair and Rodeo and other events to
strengthen the Amarillo economy.”
4. Stakeholders
• Board of Directors
• Officers
• President, Tom Spanel
• President Elect, Mark Zimmer
• Secretary, Virgil Bartlett
• Treasurer, Jim Jennings
• Treasurer Elect, Dennis Horn
• Executive Board Members
• Jim Allison
• Miles Childers
• Robert Devin
• Jay Wade Johnson
• Johnny Johnson
• Tod Mayfield
• Glenn McMennamy
• Vance Reed
• Bob Robinson
• Terry Wright
10. New Media
• Google Beacon
• Used for the 2015 fair &
rodeo season
• 360-View Camera
• Will be used for the 2016 fair &
rodeo season
11. Measurement 2015 Fair & Rodeo
Facebook:
• Total Impressions: 496,476
• Facebook Actions: 32,762
• Total Clicks: 19,143
• Click Through Rate: 3.86%
• Total Website Clicks: 2,213
Throughout the campaign, Tri-State had an 11%
increase in followers from June- October.
Twitter:
• Total Impressions: 24,000
• Engagements: 1,980
• Click Through Rate: 8.25%
Throughout the campaign, Tri-State had a 13%
increase in followers from June-October.
12. Proof of Primary Research
• How do you use social media to grow your network? The fair and
event industries are big users of social media platforms. We also
engage all age ranges, so a clear and quick message is best for our
followers.
• What is your top social media platform? Facebook
• Facebook usage dramatically increased in 2010 when Angela Ragland took
over the marketing and sponsorship for Tri-State Exposition.
• How do you begin using a new media platform? Based upon
popularity with the consumer base audience
13. Proof of Secondary Research
• Found throughout the presentation through various graphics
produced by Noise New Media based out of Nashville, Tennessee.