partner:
client:
Chicago The Musical
OBJECTIVE
Find ubiquitous, tri-state holiday promotion for longstanding Broadway hit
PARTNER
Duane Reade looking to create "added value" with exclusive offer for loyal customers as well as generate excitement in select Manhattan stores
Coca-Cola wanted to leverage borrowed equity of legendary show in fully integrated offline/online promotion with key retail partner (250+ stores)
ELEMENTS
Unprecedented "Buy 3 Get 1 Free" ticket offer plus free show CD
Prominently featured in store circular (circulation 2.5M/week), beverage aisle shelf talkers, register POS and in-store radio (chain traffic 6.8M/week)
WPLJ prerecorded promotion spots/giveaways plus email blast to 100K+ fan base
Cast appearances in 5 Manhattan stores supported by WPLJ street teams
Integration into promotion areas of Duane Reade/Chicago the Musical sites
Dedicated PR push by Coca Cola in-house team/outside agency targeting b2b publications
RESULTS
Terrific press in cross-section of local/national b2b publications, aided by timeliness of terrific offer in difficult economic times
Total promotion rate card value in excess of several hundred thousand $ in addition to promotional radio/events budgets