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Outline – How we teamed to market and sell more than $40 mil  Cool stuff to do and download About Atlas About Playground and Intrawest The challenge The steps we took The result What we learned Questions Wrap up
Cool stuff to do/download View this webinar at our Slidespace, http://www.slideshare.net/wright0405 Follow us on Twitter:  www.twitter.com/AtlasAd Read more at our Blog, “Latitude”:  http://blog.atlas-advertising.com
About Atlas Advertising 	Atlas Advertising helps developers reach global audiences of second home buyers by delivering world class branding, website development and creative services with a professional staff experienced in international real estate development.  Unlike firms with little or no experience working with developers, Atlas Advertising has worked with 40 different communities in four countries to position their communities, generate awareness, build sales funnels and move prospects toward closing.  To achieve these results, our approach uses a proven mix of branding expertise, online marketing and robust technology.   	Featured clients: Panama Pacifico Winter Park, Colorado The Residences at The Westin Verasa, Napa, CA  Whistler, BC
About Playground and Intrawest 	Playground is a leader in the sales and marketing of resort real estate. Over the years, we've had the privilege of introducing many exceptional real estate opportunities to some of the world's most beautiful and unique resort communities. 	In many places and through many seasons, we've continued our mission of connecting people with the ultimate places to play. 	Intrawest ULC is a leader in the development and management of experiential destination resorts. Our resorts are found in some of the most breathtaking places in the world—from the tops of towering mountains to championship golf courses and pristine beaches. Intrawest offers the allure and beauty of nature with the promise of creating the best memories, again and again.
The challenge Sell as much of our standing inventory as possible in 1 year (and all of it in the next 24 months) Yield manage revenue to get best combination of velocity and cash flow Do it spending 15% of what we had spent on marketing previously Do it in the worst market in a generation
The steps we took Market analysis to determine the combination of marketing, repositioning and re-pricing required for each resort Developing a plan that was direct, no nonsense, and which focused on existing prospects Launching new, direct, no nonsense creative  Very rigorous tracking and management to be able to quickly respond to    both good and bad reactions from the market  Building a long term brokerage strategy
Market analysis Being brutally honest with ourselves on where real market values are was step 1 – in most cases markets were down a third or more Maintaining a premium…where our product merited a premium When there was significant remnant inventory and velocity is a priority…look at lower than market value pricing to generate momentum It is important to reiterate that every market (and project) was different, and conditions have changed quickly – so putting in place a mechanism to track and respond to market information continues to be essential
Plan:  Direct, no nonsense, energizing to prospects We stayed true to our principles – as much as market conditions allowed Homeowners always had first notification and opportunity Talked to loyalists and employees early Then a focused, but direct communication to the broader public Lifestyle is what people are buying, but not why they are buying in today’s market – our messaging reflected that Early on our messages had to get people of the sideline – intentionally created very retail based creative Over time we have been able to focus more on success and less and discount – but values or the opportunity for a “deal” is still front and center In some markets we are now able to play off of a fear of loss (missing the opportunity)
Creative approach: Direct, no nonsense:  “You do the Math.”
Refurbished Winter Park Sales Center
Copper: Integrating luxury with value message
Whistler: Evolution Winter 09/10 Campaign
The Westin Verasa, Napa Website
The Westin Verasa, Napa Advertisement
Playground Mammoth Website: General Brokerage
Playground Mammoth Advertisements: General Brokerage
Rigorous tracking It is a combination of quantitative data and qualitative feedback from local teams Use local market tracking (minimum monthly – but in some fast changing markets we look at the data at least 2 x per monthly) Tracking indirect data like web site traffic and web site traffic sources Regular analysis of offers, incentives required, product type – and at times we modify incentives and pricing weekly Introducing more sophisticated website tracking to better understand product wants and needs as well as sources of high quality leads Frequent (2-3 times a week at a minimum) conversation with local teams and regular communications with local brokers
Build a long term strategy around brokerage Ultimately we believe that these markets have long term potential and will demand (as well as pricing) will recover Establishing a market leading presence, and growing our database of loyalists to the destination is the most important step we can take while the market works through excess inventory There is also a very practical consideration to keep local teams – they need the ability to make a living as we sell through our own standing inventory Brokerage is a means to an end – not really an end unto itself
The result $40 million in sales since July and counting The company is at or ahead of plan in 5 of 6 resorts Company has the ability to be proactive
What we learned There is still demand in this market.  What people want is a good deal…have to make them believe that is what they are getting. Being direct is OK  – people are not in the mood to be romanced.   Lifestyle/use is the driver for most purchasers today, but they don’t want the smoke and mirrors…and in fact don’t trust you if you try to give it to them. Getting the revenue you can is still revenue
Questions
Wrap up
To view this presentation: Join our LinkedIn Group:  Next Gen Real Estate Marketers (Once you sign up, you will need to be approved) Then, click, the link on the presentation, in Discussions. We look forward to having you!
Contact Atlas Contact information: 2601 Blake Street, Suite 301 Denver, CO 80205 Contact: Ben Wright t: 303.292.3300 x 210 benw@Atlas-Advertising.com www.Atlas-Advertising.com LinkedIn Profile| LinkedIn Group | Twitter| Blog| Slidespace

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Atlas and Playground: Selling More than $40 Million in Four Months

  • 1.
  • 2. Outline – How we teamed to market and sell more than $40 mil Cool stuff to do and download About Atlas About Playground and Intrawest The challenge The steps we took The result What we learned Questions Wrap up
  • 3. Cool stuff to do/download View this webinar at our Slidespace, http://www.slideshare.net/wright0405 Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/AtlasAd Read more at our Blog, “Latitude”: http://blog.atlas-advertising.com
  • 4. About Atlas Advertising Atlas Advertising helps developers reach global audiences of second home buyers by delivering world class branding, website development and creative services with a professional staff experienced in international real estate development. Unlike firms with little or no experience working with developers, Atlas Advertising has worked with 40 different communities in four countries to position their communities, generate awareness, build sales funnels and move prospects toward closing. To achieve these results, our approach uses a proven mix of branding expertise, online marketing and robust technology. Featured clients: Panama Pacifico Winter Park, Colorado The Residences at The Westin Verasa, Napa, CA Whistler, BC
  • 5. About Playground and Intrawest Playground is a leader in the sales and marketing of resort real estate. Over the years, we've had the privilege of introducing many exceptional real estate opportunities to some of the world's most beautiful and unique resort communities. In many places and through many seasons, we've continued our mission of connecting people with the ultimate places to play. Intrawest ULC is a leader in the development and management of experiential destination resorts. Our resorts are found in some of the most breathtaking places in the world—from the tops of towering mountains to championship golf courses and pristine beaches. Intrawest offers the allure and beauty of nature with the promise of creating the best memories, again and again.
  • 6. The challenge Sell as much of our standing inventory as possible in 1 year (and all of it in the next 24 months) Yield manage revenue to get best combination of velocity and cash flow Do it spending 15% of what we had spent on marketing previously Do it in the worst market in a generation
  • 7. The steps we took Market analysis to determine the combination of marketing, repositioning and re-pricing required for each resort Developing a plan that was direct, no nonsense, and which focused on existing prospects Launching new, direct, no nonsense creative Very rigorous tracking and management to be able to quickly respond to both good and bad reactions from the market Building a long term brokerage strategy
  • 8. Market analysis Being brutally honest with ourselves on where real market values are was step 1 – in most cases markets were down a third or more Maintaining a premium…where our product merited a premium When there was significant remnant inventory and velocity is a priority…look at lower than market value pricing to generate momentum It is important to reiterate that every market (and project) was different, and conditions have changed quickly – so putting in place a mechanism to track and respond to market information continues to be essential
  • 9. Plan: Direct, no nonsense, energizing to prospects We stayed true to our principles – as much as market conditions allowed Homeowners always had first notification and opportunity Talked to loyalists and employees early Then a focused, but direct communication to the broader public Lifestyle is what people are buying, but not why they are buying in today’s market – our messaging reflected that Early on our messages had to get people of the sideline – intentionally created very retail based creative Over time we have been able to focus more on success and less and discount – but values or the opportunity for a “deal” is still front and center In some markets we are now able to play off of a fear of loss (missing the opportunity)
  • 10. Creative approach: Direct, no nonsense: “You do the Math.”
  • 11. Refurbished Winter Park Sales Center
  • 12. Copper: Integrating luxury with value message
  • 13. Whistler: Evolution Winter 09/10 Campaign
  • 14. The Westin Verasa, Napa Website
  • 15. The Westin Verasa, Napa Advertisement
  • 16. Playground Mammoth Website: General Brokerage
  • 18. Rigorous tracking It is a combination of quantitative data and qualitative feedback from local teams Use local market tracking (minimum monthly – but in some fast changing markets we look at the data at least 2 x per monthly) Tracking indirect data like web site traffic and web site traffic sources Regular analysis of offers, incentives required, product type – and at times we modify incentives and pricing weekly Introducing more sophisticated website tracking to better understand product wants and needs as well as sources of high quality leads Frequent (2-3 times a week at a minimum) conversation with local teams and regular communications with local brokers
  • 19. Build a long term strategy around brokerage Ultimately we believe that these markets have long term potential and will demand (as well as pricing) will recover Establishing a market leading presence, and growing our database of loyalists to the destination is the most important step we can take while the market works through excess inventory There is also a very practical consideration to keep local teams – they need the ability to make a living as we sell through our own standing inventory Brokerage is a means to an end – not really an end unto itself
  • 20. The result $40 million in sales since July and counting The company is at or ahead of plan in 5 of 6 resorts Company has the ability to be proactive
  • 21. What we learned There is still demand in this market. What people want is a good deal…have to make them believe that is what they are getting. Being direct is OK  – people are not in the mood to be romanced. Lifestyle/use is the driver for most purchasers today, but they don’t want the smoke and mirrors…and in fact don’t trust you if you try to give it to them. Getting the revenue you can is still revenue
  • 24. To view this presentation: Join our LinkedIn Group: Next Gen Real Estate Marketers (Once you sign up, you will need to be approved) Then, click, the link on the presentation, in Discussions. We look forward to having you!
  • 25. Contact Atlas Contact information: 2601 Blake Street, Suite 301 Denver, CO 80205 Contact: Ben Wright t: 303.292.3300 x 210 benw@Atlas-Advertising.com www.Atlas-Advertising.com LinkedIn Profile| LinkedIn Group | Twitter| Blog| Slidespace