MGM Gold Strike Casino Sponsorship Activation Plan Sam Bruns Jeff Hafkey Jake Leyland Ted Lipowicz
Target Market Identification The Memphis DMA expands through 3 states Memphis population: 646,889 Population of 50 and older: 182,156 47.5% of the population is male 14.45% of households have an income over $100,000
Strategies Promote M Life membership by showcasing the benefits of ownership Extend reach by focusing on increasing social media presence and effectively using allotted television and radio commercials during Grizzlies broadcasts Strengthen casino’s brand placement and image in the minds of consumers by focusing on awards and amenities
Activation Ideas Develop commercial featuring M Life Rewards member with Vince Carter that highlights benefits of program “Strike Gold” Campaign that is both a commercial and contest VIP Experience for M-Lifer includes day with player and commercial filming experience Encourages signing up for M-Life program at the end by saying “You could be next” Commercial that airs shows brief recap of the experience and illustrates MGM Gold Strike’s position as the best slot casino in the region To be eligible for commercial, participants must sign up for M Life and like Gold Strike Casino on Facebook
Importance of Television Advertising Grizzlies rank top 5 in local television ratings amongst all 30 NBA teams 672,390 households in the Memphis DMA have a television TV viewership of Grizzlies’ games has gone up 30% since last season Reach of Grizzlies’ broadcasts has increased 24% since last season
Activation Ideas In addition to the halftime Plinko game, have Plinko games set up in the atrium featuring smaller prizes Have liaisons present from the casino to assist with any questions and promote the casino To play, participant must like the Facebook page and sign up for M Life Representatives will have computers to allow people to sign up at the table Prizes should include: free play, dining gift cards to Chicago Steakhouse, hotel gift cards, and a shirt featuring the logos of MGM Gold Strike and Grizzlies Winners will have picture taken and can view them on Facebook
Importance of In-Game Presence Grizzlies have an average attendance of 17,329 per game or 95.6% of FedExForum’s capacity The 2014-15 season-long attendance was 710,502 19 MVP Spotlights provide MGM Gold Strike Casino with 327,000 impressions Having the game on the court and in the atrium ensures that all fans will be exposed to casino signage
Activation Ideas Create an online slot game that is only available on Facebook Develop a new game weekly M Life members get double credits to play Have a link to sign up for program directly on Facebook page Top weekly prize will be tickets to a Grizzlies game and smaller prizes will be free play and casino comps One week will feature “NBA Road Trip Experience” prize where winner will receive two seats on Grizzlies team plane for an away game
Importance of Social Media 47-65 years olds spend 27 hours/week on the internet 63% of 50-64 year olds are on social media 47% of Americans say Facebook is their #1 influence of purchases Focus on Facebook, only 22% of people over 50 have Twitter