The document provides an overview and analysis of a commercial membership idea called "Cityzen +" for the New York City FC soccer team. It includes a description of the current activities of NYCFC, a proposed upgraded membership offering additional benefits, and analyses using frameworks like SWOT, PESTLE, marketing mix and financial projections. The summary predicts the membership idea would be profitable and help develop a loyal fan base. Marketing techniques like promotions, an invitation day and social media are proposed.

1. Tom Jones
James Reay
Arsen Dzantiev
Ky Teijas
Tom Russell

2. Introduction
• An overview of our chosen sports organisation
• Analysis of current commercial activity
• Description of our commercial idea for the
sports organisation
• Marketing analysis of the idea
• Financial analysis
• Academic theory and models
• Conclusion

3. Overview
• ‘Soccer’ team based in New York City
• Founded on May 21, 2013
• 20th franchised team competing in the MLS
(major league soccer)
• Majority owned by Manchester City Football Club
• Partnered with New York Yankees baseball team –
have a minority stake in the club
• The Yankee stadium
• Currently have plans to build their own stadium
in the Bronx – to be completed in 2018

4. • Single match tickets
• Group tickets
• 9 match plan
• Standard ‘Cityzens’ membership
Current Commercial Activity

5. Our Commercial Idea
• Cityzen +
• Upgraded membership to the standard ‘Cityzen’ membership
• Enhanced premium membership scheme with a range of benefits
for the most loyal real fans.
• Open to season ticket holders and non season ticket holders.
• Costing $80, paid monthly in 10 installments.
• Purchased online, over the phone or at the ground.

7. Strategic Marketing
Framework
(Goldstein, n.d.)

8. Strengths
Attendance – Capacity to seat 33,444 fans, 12,000 +
confirmed season tickets.
Brand-Image – Part owned by Yankees and
Manchester city F.C., both prestigious sports clubs.
Marquee players – High profile signing, David villa
and Frank Lampard.
New York has a developed sport culture
No direct competition in New York
Weaknesses
Experience– First season of the club in the MLS, no
previous experience.
Sport – Soccer is not popular in the USA.
Opportunities
Lottery – unique first time approach for a sport club
Membership Schemes – With 12,000 + confirmed
season tickets (30 % of capacity) unique membership
offers can improve sales.
Promotional opportunities –
-With world renown stars on the team, fan base can
be improved with for ex. ‘Meet player sessions’.
- Ties with Mcfc and Yankess can be used to provide
benefits.
Threats
Fluctuations – Chances of attendance being erratic.
Risk-factor – The lack of popularity of soccer in the
USA, may pose as an obstacle in securing investment
in promotional schemes from the fans.
SWOT Analysis of NYCFC

9. PESTLE Analysis
- Online shopping
- Social media
- Online lottery
- Improved match day
experience with the use
of IT
- Buffalo technology to
protect data.
- Data protection
- Taxes
- Safety standards
- Consumer
protection
-Noise pollution
-Recycling
-High immigration
-Preferred by many
tourists
-Stable political
situation
-Disposable income. New
York is in top 10.
-Economy is in recovery
-Low inflation rates
-Developed sport culture
-Match-day experience
-Different generations are
inspired by sport

10. Stakeholder Analysis
Importance of stakeholders
Unknown Little or no
importance
Some
importance
Significant
Importance
Influence of
stakeholders
Significant
Influence
- Suppliers - Sponsors
- Board of directors
Somewhat
influence
- Other football
clubs
- Players
- Media
- Staff
- Stadium
- Fans
- Local
Community
Little or no
influence
- MLS
Un-known - Investors

11. Target Market
• Yankee Stadium Location The Bronx, New York
• Average annual income New York: $56,739
The Bronx: $34,388
Department of numbers (2014)
US Census Bureau (2014)
• New York Economy
Unemployment: June 2014- 6.6%
December 2014- 5.8%
United States Department of Labor (2014)

12. Target Market
• 2nd favourite sport in young adults, behind Football
and ahead of Basketball.
Cox, D. (2014)
• Future of American sport?
Average age of Americans who state that their
favourite sport is:
Soccer: 37 years old
Football: 48 years old
Baseball: 53 years old
Cox, D. (2014)

13. Target Market
Porters Five Forces
Rivalry Amongst
Competition
Bargaining power
of buyers
Threat of new
entrants
Threat of
substitute
products and
services
Bargaining power
of suppliers
Hoye, et al.
(2012)

14. Goal – To support and contribute to the
development of a loyal fan base, of at least
5000 members within the first year.
SMART Goal

15. Marketing Mix of NYCFC
Marketing
Mix 4Ps
Product
Price
Place
Promotion
Adapted from
Smith (2008)

16. Marketing Techniques
• Television Ads/Radio Ads/Times
Square
• Working business to business
• Emailing system
• Work with Third Rail
• Club Website
• Posters/Leaflets
• Promotions
• Invitation Day
• Social Media

17. Promotional Video
NYCFC Cityzen +
Promotional Video
– 64% of viewers are more likely to make a purchase in an online store
after viewing a video (comScore, Inc, 2010)
– 52% of consumers say that watching product videos makes them more
confident in online purchase decisions (Invodo, 2014)

18. Example: Promotions
• First 500 members who sign up will receive a
10% discount of membership
• The next 1000 members who sign up get 5%
off their membership
• Possible future promotions: Every friend you
refer, you will receive a month free, race to get
the first free membership (Subject to finance)

19. Example: Invitation Day
• People who have purchased season tickets will be
contacted via email or phone.
• Free tour around stadium
• Engaging with fan, make them feel involved
• Promote the membership, persuading them to
purchase with presentations
• Face to Face marketing
Lewis (1899)

20. Example: Social Media
• Create social page
• Promoting the membership
• #Cityzen+
• Link with the clubs main
social page which has over
140k followers
• Engage with fans
• Use players to promote

21. ( As cited in Beech & Chadwick, 2006)
The Sport Integrated Marketing
Communications Process Model (SIMC)

22. Communication strategy –
(Communication loop)
Two-way symmetrical communication -
- Ensures main objectives of both parties in the exchange process are mutually
beneficial (Beech and Chadwick, 2006).
Method -
- Social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.
- Other internet supported tools – Smartphone apps, e-mail newsletters, etc.

23. • Predicted number of members: 8000
• Membership price = $ 80
• Variable costs:
• Membership card = 25 cents per item
• Membership pack (incl. scarf, photos and wristband) = $ 3.5
• Low price, due to Economies of Scale (Bulk buying)
• Fixed costs:
• Prizes = $ 300000
• Marketing campaign = $ 30000
• Our Salary = $ 200000
• Website update and lottery software = $ 7000
• 1 year contract with United Parcel Service = $ 8000
• Semi-variable costs:
• 10% discount for the first 500 people = $ 3750
• 5% discount for the 2nd wave of 1000 people = $ 3750
Finance Analysis

24. Break-Even Chart
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200000
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500000
600000
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Members
Total Cost Fixed cost Total Revenue Variable Cost Total Semi-Variable cost
Break-even
point
7148
members

25. Ansoff Matrix – Product Growth Strategies
(Beech and Chadwick, 2006)

26. Product Life Cycle

27. Evaluation Techniques
• Customer Satisfaction Surveys sent out via emailing
system, 5 months into their membership.
• Quarterly year meetings to
measure the progress of
the amount of members
we have.
• If underperforming, analyse what can be implemented
to increase membership numbers

28. Conclusion
• Why should the fans buy our membership?
• The idea is PROFITABLE
• Will develop a LOYAL Fanbase

29. References
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• Beech, J. and Chadwick, S. (2006). The business of tourism management. Harlow, England: Financial Times/Prentice Hall.
• ComScore, Inc, (2010). .Fox Networks and comScore Reveal Ground-Breaking Findings About the Branding Impact of Online Advertising. [online] Available at:
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cox/soccer-in-america_b_4740668.html
• Department of Numbers (2014) New York Household Income [online] [Accessed on 25th January 2015] http://www.deptofnumbers.com/income/new-york/
• Goldstein, D. (n.d.). mind of marketing: Strategic Marketing Framework to print out & hang on your wall at work. [online] Mindofmarketing.net. Available at:
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• Hoye, R., Smith, A.C.T., Nicholson, M., Stewart, B., Westerbeek, M. (2012) Sport Management (3rd edition), Routledge, London and New York.
• Invodo, (2014). Invodo Video Statistics. [online] Available at: http://www.invodo.com/resources/statistics/ [Accessed 1 Feb. 2015].
• Lewis, E (1899) "Side Talks about Advertising," The Western Druggist, Vol. 21, p. 65-66
• Smith, A (2008). Introduction to Sport Marketing. Oxford: Butterworth Heinemann. 98.
• United States Census Bureau (2014) State and Country quickfacts [online] [Accessed on 24th January 2015] http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/36/36005.html
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30. Thanks for listening
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