The document outlines an integrated marketing communications strategy for Uber for Business (U4B), focusing on increasing awareness and adoption among small and medium enterprises. It highlights challenges such as low U4B awareness and dormant accounts while proposing initiatives like community engagement campaigns and enhanced communication with drivers. The strategy includes budget considerations for promotional materials and activities to generate interest and improve service uptake.
UBER
MARKETING
COMMUNICATIONS
CLIENT
UBER
FOR
BUSINESS
PROJECT
GIOVANNI
DIMAS
CAMACHO
ABHAY
GHATPANDE
JORGE
TATTO
TEAM
2015-‐10-‐15
2.
AGENDA
UBER
FOR
BUSINESS
&
MTL
MARKET
OVERVIEW
PRIMARY
RESEARCH
RESULTS
PROPOSED
CAMPAIGNS
TIMELINE
&
BUDGET
TAKE
AWAYS
3.
“DARE
TO
BE
DIFFERENT
–
FOR
ONLY
THEN
YOU’LL
MAKE
A
TRUE
DIFFERENCE!"
Janina
Kugel
Siemens
AG
Board
Member
4.
OVERARCHING
GOALS
FOR
UBER
BUSINESS
A
cultural
change
where
Uber
Business
users
are
treated
as
business
partners.
Improving
the
communication
channel
with
drivers
and
users
will
increase
the
long
term
growth
of
the
U4B
platform
Partnerships
allow
Uber
to
multiply
its
efforts
5.
PROBLEM
STATEMENT
Develop
an
integrated
marketing
communications
strategy
to
address
the
following
problems:
1. Low
Awareness
of
U4B
2. Adoption
resistance
due
to
constant
media
attention
3. Dormant
accounts
4. Incomplete
account
activation
6.
SWOT
STRENGTHS
Good
Uber
awareness
Less
expensive
than
a
taxi
Transparency
&
controls
OPPORTUNITIES
107,000
SMEs
and
Micro
Enterprises
20,000
daily
taxi
trips
Low
implementation
cost
WEAKNESSES
Lack
of
clear
communication
channels
Lack
of
resources
Tight
corporate
controls.
THREATS
Public
Policy
Negative
media
coverage
Retaliation
from
taxi
associations.
UBER
FOR
BUSINESS
SWOT
ANALYSIS
UBER
AWARENESS
&
PERCEPTION
IS
GOOD,
U4B
is
UNKNOWN
Uber
awareness
and
experience
highly
rated
Awareness
of
U4B
is
low
U4B
interest
grows
once
users
learn
about
benefits
Uber
campaigns
awareness
is
relatively
high
Participation
and
willingness
to
pay
is
low
Hypothesis:
users
love
it
once
they
try
it
the
key
is
to
get
people
riding
9.
5%
Uber
for
Business
Awareness
100%
Willing
to
Promote
90%
Regular
Communica>on
DRIVERS
ARE
A
GREAT
ASSET
TO
PROMOTE
SERVICES
HERE’S
WHAT
WE
LEARNED
FROM
DRIVERS:
10.
CAMPAIGN
GUIDELINES
/
SELECTION
CRITERIA
Generate
media
buzz,
good
PR,
good
visibility
No
paid
media
advertising
Elegant,
dynamic,
exciting,
fun,
experiential
Doesn’t
necessarily
involve
coupons
or
promo
codes
CREATE
A
CLEAR
COMMUNICATION
CHANNEL
WITH
DRIVERS
TO
KEEP
THEM
ENGAGED
Inform
drivers
about
the
service
Train
them
in
conversation
skills
Allow
drivers
to
provide
promotional
handouts
13.
INFORMATIONAL
KIT
FOR
KEY
DECISION
MAKERS
IN
TARGET
COMPANIES
Build
a
database
Personalized
first
contact
Follow
up
with
a
call
or
a
visit
OFFICE
ON
THE
GO,
A
PREMIUM
EXPERIENCE
Door
to
door
service
Offer
Wi-‐Fi
in
the
car
Offer
power
outlets
Don’t
work
and
drive…
we
take
care
of
the
ride.
CSR
CAMPAIGN
IS
KEY
TO
CREATING
POSITIVE
CONTENT
Homeless
shelter:
serve
meals
for
the
homeless
Montreal
Children's
Hospital:
interact
with
the
kids
Clean
a
road:
Pick
up
trash
Animal
shelter:
extra
points
if
you
adopt
a
puppy!
Uber
Community
Day,
inviting
business
partners
to
make
a
difference
in
their
community
Winner
will
get
a
recognition
from
Uber
as
“Impact
Maker”
INTEGRATED
CUSTOMER
SIGNUP
SYSTEM
Step-‐by-‐step
instructions,
end
with
a
fun
video
Troubleshooting
guide
Personalized
email
with
support
contact
information
Account
active
2
weeks
later
2
weeks
later
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtyfiPIHslg
20.
2016
2017
Internal
Alignment:
Drivers
Restaurant
partnerships
Tank
Event
Introductory
Kit
Mobile
Office
Campaign
Uber
Community
Day
Integrated
Signup
System
Comedy
Campaign
Mobile
Office
Reward
Program
Campaign
Low
Awareness
Adoption
resistance
Dormant
accounts
Incomplete
account
activation
Restaurant
partnerships
21.
BUDGET
1. Low
Awareness
• Drivers:
Water
bottles…...........................$7,500
(30
days)
• Businesses:
Informational
Kit.………...............$1,500
(100
kits)
2.
Dormant
Accounts
Office
on
the
go………………..……..$TBD
3.
CSR
Campaign
Uber
Community
Day………..…..….$TBD
4.
Incomplete
signup
process
Integrated
signup
system…..………$10,000
video
22.
KEY
LEARNINGS
Keep
drivers
engaged
and
aware
of
new
services
and
events.
Drivers
are
the
primary
touchpoint
of
the
company
More
resources
need
to
be
available
to
ensure
success
The
key
is
a
personalized
approach
to
businesses