University Parent, Inc. Fesehaye Abrhaley, Michelle Dorenkamp, Kara Grinnell, Ryan Roth and Sarah Schupp April 21, 2004
Product/Service Description UPI sells website and magazine advertising to businesses interested in marketing to parents of college students UPI produces 3 guides per year for each location Guide provides comprehensive information: Details on university and surrounding community Parenting tips Website,
Opportunity $70 million dollar market opportunity 95% of college parents want to be more informed No publication addresses their needs/wants 35 businesses have already purchased advertising in the 2nd Parent’s Guide to Boulder 100% of Fall ‘03 advertisers purchased an ad in the Summer ‘04 guide
Need Connecting with students Parents stay informed Money Savings/Ability to plan ahead Convenience/Portability Parents Building image Generating revenue Businesses
Target Market Parents of… College students/prospective students Parents who… Visit campus Are involved Advertisers trying to reach… Middle to upper-middle class adults Who are typically college educated With means to send their kids to college
Test Market Competition No DIRECT competition Indirect competition Colorado Daily Daily Camera Boulder Magazine Ralphie’s Guide Competition will vary at every campus
Competitive Advantage Specialized niche No one currently reaches Proven track record Relationship with 35 advertisers Distribution Agreements with university, local businesses
Key Marketing Strategies Parents Distribution: campus, hotels, & restaurants WebLogs Advertisers Direct Mail Relationship Building Awards
Risks ProblemSolution Duplication by competitorsEstablish brand, quick national roll-out Universities uncooperativeContact universities for permission before expanding, Internships Insufficient ad salesProve ROI, diversify revenue between national and local advertising
National Roll-out Year 1: 3 Schools
National Roll-out Year 2: 9 Schools
National Roll-out Year 3: 22 Schools
National Roll-out Year 4: 32 Schools
National Roll-out Year 5: 44 Schools
Revenue Revenue (In thousands $) Revenue Model 50% Print Ad Sales 50% Web Ad Sales Forecast & Growth 40% Avg. Growth Rate $12.3 MM Sales in Year 5 Revenue (in thousands) $
Profitability Net Income (In thousands $) Breakeven February of Year 2 Cost Drivers Salaries & Wages Printing
Cash Flow Year Operating Cash Flows (In thousands $) Year 0 $500,000 from investors $30,000 from founders Major uses Expansion Major Source Increase in ad revenues Year
Funding Investment Requirements $500,000 for 35% of the company 60% IRR Will fund: hiring of new employees, regional office, and expansion to DU, CSU Valuation Market value of $70 million in Year 5 Industry P/E ratio of 17.3.
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