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TUNE IN TO TUNE OUTPLANSBOOK 2015

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THE AGENCYPRESIDENT&CEO

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES

RESEARCHGerard Blair

CREATIVE DIRECTORS

ART DIRECTORS

Catherine Lee

Cymone Gosnell

Courtney Kozieja

Julia Bemis

MEDIA DIRECTOR

MEDIA

GRAPHICS

BUYERS&PLANNERS

PUBLIC RELATIONS

SOCIAL MEDIA

DIRECTORS

Maggie AtkinsonSophie MarionLauren LaChance

ACCOUNT PLANNERSMaggie KyciaMarielle DecolatorMelissa Rubio

STRATEGIC BOARD

Sophia TieuJames Collins

Marianne MagotRory Nachbar

Evan Sheehy

Cassandra Halko

RESEARCH

Leandra PauleyCOPY

CREATIVE

PLANSBOOK

PUBLIC RELATIONS

SOCIAL MEDIAMelanie Dolan

Maria Hacker

RESEARCHERSSara KilloughKathleen VarelloStefano Mancini

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Rory Nachbar

Courtney Heller

Lara Florek

COPY DIRECTORS

Anna CurrellCecelia Burke

COPY WRITERSKatherine GeogheganFrancesca FuertesSophia Tieu

Elizabeth AngleyFrancesca Fuertes

Evan Sheehy

Cymone GosnellJulia Bemis

Rose Frullani-BaconKatherine CurtinJennifer Gumbrecht

Hannah SchmittStephanie SmithWah-De Dennis

DIRECTORS

PR TEAM

Cassandra Halko

Melanie Dolan

Cassandra HalkoWill Trainor

DIRECTOR

SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM

Cymone Gosnell

PHOTOGRAPHERMEDIA

Leandra Pauley

Wah-De Dennis

Kathleen Varello

Annie Thomas

Katherine Geoghegan

Kathleen Varello

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ABOUT USAGENCY 4501

Agency 4501 is a local full-service

advertising agency that provides

clients with exceptional creative results.

cations strategies that address all facets of

our clients’ requests.

Agency 4501 begins with extensive

research to gain a better understanding

preferences and relevant current business

trends. Then, the agency develops a

resources and talents to achieve our clients’

goals.

every client’s brand an integral part of

on building brand loyalty through creative

tising that enhance positive relationships.

The agency is dedicated to strengthening

the client’s brand to help ensure business

success in an ever-changing, uniquely

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THE AGENCY...............................page 3

ABOUT US....................................page 3

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY...........page 5

SITUATION ANALYSIS.............page 7

An Overview...........................................................page 7History.........................................................................page 8Programming........................................................page 9Financials..................................................................page 9Competition.........................................................page 10Industry....................................................................page 11Consumers...........................................................page 13Target Market: Millennials........................page 14SWOT Analysis..................................................page 14

TABLE OF CONTENTSSOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY....page 41

An Overview..........................................................page 41Hashtags..................................................................page 42Platforms.................................................................page 42Social Media Take-Over.............................page 44Behind-The-Scenes......................................page 45Contests..................................................................page 45Promoted Content..........................................page 47Emerging Media................................................page 47

MEDIA SCHEDULE...................page 48

EVALUATION..............................page 50

SOURCES.....................................page 51

PRIMARY RESEARCH................................page 15

MARKETING STRATEGY..........................page 18

CREATIVE STRATEGY...............................page 20

An Overview.....................................................................................page 20The Creative Brief.........................................................................page 20Creative Executions....................................................................page 21

MEDIA STRATEGY.......................................page 31

Tactics Mix............................................................................................page 32

PUBLIC RELATIONS STRATEGY..........page 37

The Objectives.................................................................................page 37The Main Event...............................................................................page 38Sponsorship.......................................................................................page 39Charging Stations and Booths............................................page 39Press Opportunities.....................................................................page 40

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SPN Radio

issued Agency

4501 the challenge to

build awareness of the

content. The agency

diligently to develop

strategy that will achieve

success.

to increase the audience

the convenience and

existing core audience

of loyal terrestrial radio

listeners.

To that end, Agency

4501 has created a unique

the industry’s digital

to preserve the loyalty of

listeners.

Agency 4501 conducted

research to develop a

solid understanding of

the target audience’s

preferred access points

As a result, the agency

since they represent the

posed to adapt to the

digital age – the challenge

to which the industry is

rapidly adjusting.

Agency 4501 has created a

an innovative public

strongly believes that

this uniquely crafted,

plan will result in both

attracting increased

terrestrial users. Agency

listening audience.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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WE AREWHERE YOU ARE.

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WHERE YOU ARE.

SITUATIONAL ANALYSISAN OVERVIEW

of over 50 business

to serving their sports

fan base by supplying

sports coverage of

live sporting events or

discussions of the latest

as television, radio,

apps.

Deportes Radio are the

largest sports radio

total listening hours, 194

across the United States.

represent the leading

source of revenue for

continues to expand its

by allowing listeners

to access content on

and accessible digital

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HISTORY

SPN entered the radio industry

fan listeners with cutting edge sports

hosted by Nancy Donnellan. Since then,

of usage and total visits.

way they have been able to adapt to the

always changing technological advances

ever-present in the broadcast industry.

and display passion everyday through

their enthusiastic sports broadcasting

a plethora of ideas and experiences to

their best advantage when targeting

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THE PRODUCTS & PROGRAMMING

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Sedano Show, The Right

debates, discussions, and

interviews throughout

brand personality and

reputation for being the

best place for listeners to

and authoritative sports

daily recaps of sports

news and events on

podcasts and apps,

live play-by-play events

ensure that sports fans

of the sports they follow.

sports with authority and

personality.

FINANCIALS

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MEDIANETWORK

CABLE NETWORKS

BROADCASTING

5.9

BIL

LIO

NS

($)

1.7

2014 Q4 REVENUE

4.2

*AS REPORTED BY THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY

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COMPETITION

SPN has three

and Fox Sports Radio.

national sports coverage

non-stop sports updates

and news throughout

across the country.

sports channel that

households across

the United States. The

viewers news and other

relevant to the college

sports scene.

nationwide. They have

shows featuring elite hosts

that include professional

distributed through Dial

radio stations nationwide.

through cable and satellite

providers. FSN is owned

with a focus on live

sporting events. The

channel broadcasts

professional baseball,

content by tuning in to

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INDUSTRY

The US radio broadcasting and

success of the industry is concentrated.

stations and newspapers.

Radio personalities also play a large role in

the success of stations, especially during

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listeners do not pay for

generally advertise over the

industries.

Due to rapid changes

stations have been

converting to digital

production and broad-

conversion to digital

the broadcasting industry.

higher quality broadcasts

that enhance the overall

listening experience.

Production and broadcast

when using digital broad-

casting technology, as

does signal reception.

Digital technology provides

another opportunity to

listeners, who could prove

to be highly valuable

continue to listen to radio for

to Nielsen.

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CONSUMERS

and players, by searching for in-depth and

post-graduate education, own their own

sports fans typically attend sporting events

they did not attend.

use it on a daily basis to access live broad-

way for users to obtain

have been downloaded

with their own ideal sports coverage by

interactivity.

to provide constant updates regarding

responded positively to this initiative as

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TARGET MARKET:MILLENNIALS

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devices.

the use of portable technology as the best

Strengths Weaknesses

ThreatsOpportunities

Targeting a younger audience

convenience

Potential loss of terrestrial listeners by shifting to

digital radio

SWOT ANALYSIS

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AN OVERVIEW & PRELIMINARY FINDINGS

conducted an online survey. The research

was designed to help us discover the best

The survey was distributed to all

supported the secondary research in that

at the collegiate or professional levels, it

of four people surveyed listen to radio

and news for this group.

PRIMARY RESEARCH

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PRIMARY  RESEARCH

ESPN  RADIO  SURVEY  ANALYSIS

PARTICIPANTS

69%AGES  18-­‐35

27%AGES  35+

4%AGES  12-­‐18

58%FEMALE:  199

42%MALE:  147

TOTAL  RESPONSES:346

75%  OF  PARTICIPANTS  LISTEN  TO  RADIO  PROGRAMMING

“WHAT  TYPES  OF  RADIO  PROGRAMMING  DO  YOU  

LISTEN  TO?”

SATELLITE  RADIO

DIGITAL/ONLINE  RADIO

TRADITIONAL  RADIO

67%67%39%39% 89%89%

73%NFL

45%NCAA

43%MLB

33%NCAA

“WHICH  SPORTS  DO  YOU  FOLLOW?”

32%NBA

30%NHL

23%SOCCER

17%GOLF

15%

19% OTHER

#173%NFL

45%NCAAMEN’S  

43%MLB

33%NCAAFOOTBALL

“WHICH  SPORTS  DO  YOU  FOLLOW?” 32%NBA 30%NHL

23%SOCCER 17%GOLF

15%TENNIS

19%OTHER

#1

BASKETBALL

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38%  HOURLY

47%  EVERY  10-­‐30  MINUTES

15%  3-­‐4X  A  DAY

“HOW  OFTEN  DO  YOU  USE  YOUR  MOBILE  PHONE?”

“WHICH  OF  THESE  APPS  ARE  MOST  IMPORTANT  FOR  YOU  TO  HAVE  ON  YOUR  MOBILE  PHONE?”

Yo

61%TEXT  

MESSAGING

15%FACEBOOK

4%ESPN  

APP/OTHER

4%GOOGLE

3%TWITTER

3%SNAPCHAT

2%TUNEIN

2%YOUTUBE

2%SOUNDCLOUD

2%INSTAGRAM

1%SPOTIFY

1%PANDORA

“WHICH  OF  THESE  OTHER  SPORTS  

STREAMING  APPS  DO  YOU  USE?  

(CHOOSE  ALL  THAT  APPLY)”

28%FOX  SPORTS

28%NBC  SPORTS

30%CBS  SPORTS

42%OTHER  

SPORTS  APP

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MARKETING STRATEGYAN OVERVIEW

SPN is a leader in

the sports enter-

a history for exploring

the opportunities that

the latest technological

plans to transition its

traditional terrestrial

radio in order to enrich

and enhance the overall

experience. Agency

digital trend. The agency

will do so by building

group is predisposed and

target audience, we will

execute an integrated

creative solutions that will

Radio’s various digital

has planned a carefully

selected traditional and

with an engaging social

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MARKETING OBJECTIVES

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1. Increase ESPN Radio’s digital listenership by promoting the ease and accessibility of its various digital platforms.

2. Maintain the loyalty of ESPN Radio’s current listening audience who use terrestrial platforms.

3. Reinforce ESPN’s brand position for providing the best play-by-play and core talk content in the sports entertainment industry to its target market.

2020

CREATIVE STRATEGYAN OVERVIEW

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Print, Television, Radio, Digital, Online and

We will stress to loyal terrestrial listeners

access and enhance their entire listening

experience.

will focus on increasing digital listen-

dance recital, a college lecture, or a day at

‘tune out’ of any undesirable life situation.

the drudgery of everyday life. The physical

CREATIVE BRIEF

To whom are we talking?

Wsports news and its characters. The subject of sports is a regular topic of social discussion and

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What is the message?

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Where are we going to advertise?

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Why are we advertising?/Why should consumers be interested?

A

to enhancing and encouraging digital accessibility for the target audience that has currently

CREATIVE EXECUTIONS

Print

T

scenarios where people are in everyday

situations where they would rather not

be. The characters featured in each ad are

are an active part of the listener’s reality

of the ads end with a call-to-action to visit

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TUNE IN TO TUNE OUT

WE ARE WHERE YOU ARE

espn.com/espnradio/tunein2tuneout

Because you’d rather be listening to Richard Sherman and Russell Wilson play than your rambling boss.

TUNE IN TO TUNE OUT

WE ARE WHERE YOU ARE

espn.com/espnradio/tunein2tuneout

Because you’d rather be listening to SVP and Russillo than shopping...again.

Print Ad #1 - Conference Room

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Print Ad #2 - Shopping Boyfriend

T

1. 2.

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TUNE IN TO TUNE OUT

WE ARE WHERE YOU ARE

espn.com/espn radio/tunein2tuneout

Because you’d rather be listening to Mike and Mike than entertaining the kids.

Print Ad #3 - Kitchen Radio

Print Ad #4 - Classroom

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3. 4.

TUNE IN TO TUNE OUT

WE ARE WHERE YOU ARE

Because you’d rather be listening to Dan Lebatard than another lecture.

espn.com/espn radio/tunein2tuneout

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Radio

A

girlfriend, boss, and parents respectively -replacing the previous babble that each wanted to

RADIO AD #1: Boyfriend and Girlfriend Shopping at the Mall (30 Seconds)

SFX

FEMALE VOICE “Hey babe, what do you think of this dress?”

SFX

MALE VOICE “Uhh, yeah. That one’s nice.”

FEMALE VOICE “I like it in the white but … Ooh it’s in blue too….”

SFXearphones.

FEMALE VOICEnight.”

MALE VOICE “Now we’re talking. Yeah, he really carried the team home.”

FEMALE VOICE “How do you think the Sox game against Tampa Bay will go next week?”

MALE VOICE “It should be a tight one”

FEMALE VOICE “You really think so?”

MALE VOICE “Do you think otherwise?”

SFXback in.

FEMALE VOICE “I mean, I don’t want be dressed inappropriately when

SFX

ANNOUNCER Make your world a sports world, anytime…anywhere. Tune in to tune out with ESPN radio.

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RADIO AD #2: Boss and Employee in a Meeting (30 Seconds)

Television/Video

and enter their sports fantasy.

SFX

BOSS “Molly, are you ready for the meeting?”

MOLLY “Be right in, boss!”

SFX

BOSS “Alright, marketing team, we need to get this

the sales for this quarter...”

SFXearphones.

BOSSspeeds down the ice, but, wait, he’s been

seconds left in the game, Fraser takes it from

SFX

MOLLY “Wooooo! We won!”

SFX

BOSS “Uh, Molly?”

MOLLY “Uhm yes, the sales

fantastic...”

SFX

ANNOUNCER “It’s simple, tune in to ESPN Radio to tune out your reality. Find us online or on our app so you can take us with you anytime, anywhere.”

SFX

MOMlisten.”

DAD “I always listen! You-”

MOM

SFX

DAD

MOMtrade the pick for TO and Joe Namath?”

DAD

MOM “Cause he did so much for the Jets right, Son?”

SFXfade back in

SON

MOMbingo with you Saturday night!”

ANNOUNCERsports fans. Tune in to Tune out. ESPN radio.”

RADIO AD #3: Family Dinner (30 Seconds)

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Video Ad #1 - WATER BOY

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4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9.

10. 11. 12.

13. 14. 15.

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Video Ad #2 - RECITAL

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girls, but rather, little girls playing football and the tree prop has turned into a goal post. The

the screen.

1. 2.

3. 4.

5. 6.

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Video Ad #3

T

1.2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 8.

9.

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Out-of-Home

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headphones over the seats directly below the window. The taglines above the headphones

Bus Wrap

Bus Interior

Subway Windows

Outto Tune

Tune In

Outto Tune

Tune In

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Online Web Banners

TUNE IN TO TUNE OUT

TUNE IN TO TUNE OUTTUNE IN TO TUNE OUTTUNE IN TO TUNE OUT

Billboards

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MEDIA STRATEGYA

gency 4501 has been challenged to

strong, the focus of this strategy will be

the agency will focus this strategy on

Radio’s expansive content and

is to place ads on the television

controls. These well-established,

direct connections to the target

audience are widely available. At

rebroadcasts, the agency supports

budget. The agency feels strongly that as

television is one of the best for presenting

proposed. For all of these reasons, the

while expanding the reach of the plan to

reach out to new potential listeners with an

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banners will be placed on carefully selected

sites that connect with this sports-loving

little text to ensure that the younger end of

the target audience will fully engage and

Radio’s unrivaled content and easy access.

The agency will incorporate these

research supporting its decision to begin

second quarter to run for a full year. This

to discover where and how to access

the year for sports - the fall. Fall ushers

in the college and professional football

seasons, previews college and professional

TACTICS MIX

TELEVISION

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advertising’s ability to capture attention, to

they can engage in the best sports content –

everyday life, wherever they are.

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CABLE TELEVISION

Radio content will be introduced to the increased availability of their favorite content, while

whenever.

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PRINT

loyal readers attracted to content, extended shelf life and repeat viewing, longer interaction with

ESPN Magazine

in-depth articles on popular athletes, storylines,

P

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Sports Illustrated

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Men’s Fitness

“Men’s Fitness is the active-lifestyle brand for body-conscious,

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GQ

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with the brand. The ads will also be placed on satellite radio such as Sirius XM. Additional ads

OUT-OF-HOME

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transport such as

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DIGITAL & EMERGING MEDIA

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PR STRATEGYA

gency 4501 has created a fully

incorporate special events, online contests,

to engage the target audience and to trigger

serves as a perfect opportunity to serve

OBJECTIVES

T

Agency 4501

will evaluate

listenership

by pre-testing

awareness

before the event

and post-testing

afterwards. We

this through

the growth of

and posts with

relevant hashtags

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MAIN EVENT

with The V Foundation and The Kay Yow

Foundation to increase awareness for those

people of all ages, including children who

are diagnosed with this devastating disease,

fun.

this cause. We will be reaching out to celeb-

personalities will also be invited as well.

one who is battling cancer and post the

and all proceeds will go to The V Foundation

and The Kay Yow Foundation.

Champion, providing custom-made jerseys and t-shirts for the teams and fans

New Balance, providing customized cleats

Jif, distributing new “Jif to Go Dippers”

Associated with the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and sponsors.

Sponsored by...

Associated with the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and Associated with the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and

#TuneOutCancer

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ESPN Radio Presents...The #TuneOutCancer Celebrity Flag Football Game, a fami-ly-friendly event that raises funds & awareness for cancer research. Spend a memorable day with pro-athletes, celebrities, & ESPN Radio’s very own Mike & Mike. The rambunctious radio hosts will coach the competing teams while Will Ferrell & Jimmy Fallon will humorously host the event.

All proceeds will go to The V Foundation and The Kay Yow Founda-tion.

Tune in to ESPN Radio’s Twitter account August 15th to vote for a halftime performer.Tune in to ESPN Radio’s Twitter account August 15th to vote for a

All proceeds will go to The V Foundation and The Kay Yow Founda

Tune in to ESPN Radio’s Twitter account August 15th to vote for a Tune in to ESPN Radio’s Twitter account August 15th to vote for a

Mike & Mike will announce the #TuneOutCancer Game on June 1st at 9AM.

Win free tickets leading up to the game by tweeting a photo of a cancer fighter to @espnradio tagged #TuneOutCancer.

Tickets for all other participants, whether a family member, friend, or team can be purchased on the ESPN Radio web-site under Events . Ticket prices may vary.

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ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

Partnered with The V Foundation

And The Kay Yow

Foundation

All welcome!

August 22nd

#TuneOutCancer

Football GameCelebrity Flag

Track 1: Hosted by Will Ferrell & Jimmy Fallon (Remix)

Track 2: ESPN Radio Coaches (Feat. Mike & Mike)

Track 3: Personality Figures (Feat. David Beckham, Eli Manning, Emma Watson,

Beyonce, Kevin Hart and Serena Williams)

Track 4: Halftime Show (Remix)

Track 5: Fan Raffle Baskets (Remix)Track 5:

#TuneOutCancer

Partnered with The V Foundation

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ESPN RADIO: CHARGING STATIONS & BOOTHS

CHARGING STATIONS WITH ESPN RADIO

A

worldwide. They create quality constructed

tailgates in and around

the stadia, as a great way

and play while still being

involved in the events.

inside the events and arenas. With twelve

universal charging cords and four outlets

sports bars, hotels, and airports around the

arena. These will also be branded and help

a screen.

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PRESS OPPORTUNITIES

Agency 4501 will

stations, radio stations,

online publications

that will receive a press

celebrity participants,

a press release, and

the participating charities.

will be invited to a press

conference.

This press conference

will be interactive.

holding a press conference

we will be able to generate

both local and national

news outlets.

The agency will convey

in our press release and

conference: interviews

with celebrities and

athletes will be allowed,

V Foundation and the

Kay Yow Foundation, and

there will be a surprise

The press conference

will be held on a slow

news day - a Tuesday,

Wednesday, or Thursday -

publications and evening

news deadlines.

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SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGYAN OVERVIEW

as a unit, instead

and Snapchat the

connect directly with

Public Relations

events and provide

overall support to the

This will be

achieved through the

creation of contests,

content that will

further involve fans

fan experience by creating and enhancing

event-based interaction on Snapchat.

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HASHTAGS

FACEBOOK

n order to support the overall

where fans can go to learn and interact as a

This will be executed through event

pages that correspond with PR events,

each other around events that appeal to

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#TuneIn2TuneOut

#ESPNRadio

#TuneOutCancer

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SNAPCHAT

Agency 4501 plans

on incorporating

Snapchat into their social

Snapchat recently intro-

Snapchat stories, allowing

share pictures or videos

based on their location.

based art into their

Snapchats that can be

shared universally through

live stories. These features

when users share the

partnering with Snapchat,

anyone who attends Tune

be able to scroll through

story, and to the universal

event. This situation

interact with the brand,

their Snapchat friends,

and to publish a live story

with the geofilters for all

of their friends to view.

This will also create an

interactive opportunity

for an engaging event

public, while increasing

universal brand awareness

through Snapchat stories.

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SOCIAL MEDIA TAKEOVER

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and posting various pictures, videos and

text. This will provide fans with access

We suggest that these occur at least

the app.

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BEHIND-THE-SCENES

Radio, has a strong following on social

his regular late night show, this series will

act as an all access pass to the PR event

These videos will give fans an inside

views and footage of the event. Putting a

while also providing exclusive content and

raise awareness of the event and increase

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with the PR event.

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are purchased in order to reach a wider

audience on Twitter as well as to engage

existing followers. Not only does this allow

people who do not follow the accounts, but

location, age, gender and interests of people

two hosts Scott Van Pelt and Ryen Russillo.

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MEDIA SCHEDULEESPN  Radio  Media                                    Flow  Chart

Quarter  2 Quarter  3 Quarter  4 Quarter  1April May June July August September October November December January February March

TELEVISIONESPNESPN  2

ESPNEWSESPNEWS

SEC  NetworkESPN  WPRINT

ESPN  The  Magazine

Men’s  FitnessSports  IllistratedGQ  Magazine

RADIOTerrestrialSatellite

OUT-­‐OF-­‐HOMEBillboardsSubwayBus

DIGITAL  &  EMERGING  MEDIADigital  Radio

TuneInSlacker  Radio

Apple  iTunes  RadioWebsitesESPN.comSI.com

Barstoolsports.comSOCIAL  MEDIA

Facebook

Instagram

Snapchat

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April May June July August September October November December January February MarchTELEVISION

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ESPNEWSESPNEWS

SEC  NetworkESPN  WPRINT

ESPN  The  Magazine

Men’s  FitnessSports  IllistratedGQ  Magazine

RADIOTerrestrialSatellite

OUT-­‐OF-­‐HOMEBillboardsSubwayBus

DIGITAL  &  EMERGING  MEDIADigital  Radio

TuneInSlacker  Radio

Apple  iTunes  RadioWebsitesESPN.comSI.com

Barstoolsports.comSOCIAL  MEDIA

Facebook

Instagram

Snapchat

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EVALUATION

challenges. Our education has also helped us develop a strong ethical foundation, on which

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