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In 2006, we created a new brand for Michigan

One Question “Why would I go to Michigan when I can do all those things right here?”

One Observation “Michigan is like Alaska, only closer.”

Our Goal

The Vision of Pure Michigan “Michigan is one of America’s favorite four- season travel experiences”* *Michigan Tourism Strategic Plan, Achieving this vision will mean: Millions of new visitors to the state Billions more spent at Michigan businesses Tens of thousands of new jobs statewide Tens of millions in new state tax collections

Travel Michigan: Pure Michigan Brand Footprint Pure Michigan Means... Pure Michigan Is... Abundant Natural Beauty Michigan is a state blessed with the riches of unspoiled nature: The world’s longest freshwater coastline, lakes that feel like oceans, shimmering beaches, forests bursting with autumn color, miles and miles of cherry orchards, glorious sunrises and sunsets, daytime skies of the deepest blue, nighttime skies scattered with stars. Authentic Destinations Michigan is alive with the kind of places that reveal special meaning: Motown’s Hitsville USA building, our lighthouses, our beachtowns, Mackinac Island, Greenfield Village and so much more. These places remind us of the deep values that define our essential human nature... and can only be found in Michigan. Unique Experiences Michigan offers guests a near infinite array of moments that live forever in memory (like seeing sunrise over Mackinac bridge, feeling the full power of the Diego Rivera murals, giving yourself up to the awe of our northern coastline). People are drawn to Michigan because it moves them in ways that everyday life cannot. MajesticMythicMagical

Public/Media Relations WJR Radio Weekly Radio Network Major market TV (Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit) National PR efforts FAM Tours

2013 Print Ad

2013 Billboards

2013 Chicago Bus Wrap

Hunting/Fishing on Outdoorhub.com

Pure Michigan 2013 Budget This $25 million funds: $1.7 million regional winter buy Dec/Jan $13 million national cable spring/summer buy ($3 million from partners) $6.8 million for regional spring/summer buy ($2.5 million from partners) $2.2 million for regional fall buy All other marketing (PR, publications, social media, web site, etc.)

2013 National Cable Buy First-ever national tourism advertising for Michigan was in 2009, a $10 million cable TV buy In 2013, $13 million national cable TV buy, biggest ever (including $500,000 each from Grand Rapids, Mackinac Island, The Henry Ford, Traverse City, and $1 million from Ann Arbor) 5000 airings of Pure Michigan TV commercials nationally March 18 through June

2013 National Cable Buy

2013 Advertising Partners  $5.5 million from 43 partners Up from $3.9 million in 2012, -- Five national partners: Ann ArborGrand Rapids Mackinac Island Traverse City The Henry Ford -- Program started in 2002, with 2 partners, $235,000 in private-sector investment -- Dollar-for-dollar matching program

The Wilds of Michigan Marquette Sault Ste Marie St. Ignace Mackinac Island Sunrise Coast Alpena Great Lakes Bay Region Frankenmuth Blue Water Area The Henry Ford Lansing Detroit Holland Ann Arbor Jackson Gaylord Coldwater Country Kalamazoo Grand Rapids Muskegon Beachtowns Silver Lake Sand Dunes Ludington Big Rapids Cadillac Traverse City Harbor Springs Charlevoix Mt. Pleasant Michigan Apple Committee Michigan Wine Council Michigan Ag Council Michigan Snowsports Industry Association Flint & Genesee County Statewide Partnerships Kalamazoo Air Zoo Michigan Adventure Tullymore Golf Resort Department of Natural Resources Battle Creek Mount Bohemia Tecumseh Manistee

Pure Michigan 400 Michael Finney

Pure Michigan & Detroit Tigers

Pure Michigan & Detroit Grand Prix

Pure Michigan & Coca Cola

Pure Michigan & Kroger

New Standard License Plate

Pure Michigan Results 2012 $13.7 million in out-of-state spring/summer advertising Motivated 3.8 million trips to Michigan o 2.3 million from the region (IL, IN, OH, WI, MO, Ontario) o 1.5 million from outside the region Those visitors spent $1.1 billion at Michigan businesses Those visitors paid $79 million in Michigan sales tax The state made $5.76 for each dollar spent on Pure Michigan spring/summer advertising in 2012 Source: D.K. Shifflet & Associates and Longwoods International Total Visitor Spending: $18 billion o Business Travel: $4.7 billion o Leisure Travel: $13 billion o Jobs Supported: 200,000

Awareness of 2010 Pure Michigan Campaign Source: Longwoods International Regional Market National Market *Saw at least one ad

Awareness of 2012 Pure Michigan Campaign Source: Longwoods International Regional Market National Market *Saw at least one ad

Chicago Business Journal March 28, 2013

Forbes (2009): All-time Ten Best Tourism Promotion Campaigns 1. Las Vegas (“what happens here, stays here”) 2. Incredible India 3. New Zealand 4. Australia (Paul Hogan, 1980s) 5. Jamaica 6. Pure Michigan 7. Alaska (B4UDIE billboards, 2005) 8. Canada 9. Oregon 10. Virginia (is for Lovers)

International Marketing FY ‘14 with $4 million funding increase Expand Ontario advertising to include Toronto Expand promotion in the UK and Germany –Continue partnership with Great Lakes USA Enter new markets in Asia, i.e. Japan, South Korea and China –Partner with Brand USA

International Marketing International travel is booming worldwide Up 4% in 2012 to billion trips U.S. inbound travel up 6.2% in 2012 Need to invest to capture market share Sources: World Tourism Organization, U.S. Dept. of Commerce

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michigan.org Stats Most visited state tourism web site in U.S – 2012 according to Hitwise 7.10% market share 2 nd – 6.15% 8.8 million sessions in ,000 facebook Fans 69,000 Tweeter Followers

Get Involved / Get Connected  Get into michigan.org database - FREE  Property info / Image & link  Events – info & link  Specials/deals/packages  Videos (newest feature)  2-5 minutes  Posted on You Tube first Use Links on bottom right of michigan.org Assistance & Videos Marilyn Schneider (517) Carol Royse (517)

Getting Involved Logo use – Requesthttp:// Request Michigan Travel Ideas 2014 & 2015 Advertising Opportunities  Spring/Summer, Fall & winter Contact: Robin Peebles(517) Monthly Online Featured Deals  290,000 monthly subscribers  Goes out 1 st week each month Contact: Dave Serino (810)

Getting Involved Social Media Campaigns Facebook/Twitter/Guest Blog Contact: Chad Wiebesick, (517) Partnerships with Travel MI Contact : Ken Yarsevich (517)

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