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Debra Russell Merchant Lead – MP3s, Accessories Kevin Balon Vice President, Musical Instruments
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Why DJ/Beats? Why Now? The DJ culture is about to explode. We want to be there first…And no one can do it better than BBY! –We already have built-in expertise with our Musical Instruments initiative –We’ve built a strong business with Beats headphones… Expanding to DJ Lifestyle takes it to the next level –DJ Hero game launches 10/27 –Brian Dunn thinks it’s important
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Objectives Create a unique, differentiated customer experience, across all customer touch points (multi-channel, multiple distribution outlets) –Drive Traffic – In-store, online –Offer customers a backstage pass to the latest/greatest technology –Create/OWN the DJ experience –BBY as destination for best sound quality, across multiple product categories Blue shirts as DJ experts, evangelists, grass roots, localization
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What To Expect Pre-Holiday Products Marketing Events Online Training/DJ Contest
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Products: All Stores
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Products: 250-400 Stores
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Products: 50-100 Stores
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Miscellaneous Products Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones: 5 new skus: Solo, Lady Gaga HP Envy laptop, powered by Beats (store count TBD) Miscellaneous accessories: Monster power/cables, Napster, iTunes cards
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Marketing TV: Great gifts spot (featuring Beats headphones) Gift Guide: RZ Silver, Female experientials – Lady Gaga Heart Beats, Beats, by Dr. Dre Studio headphones @ 15: “15 gifts that give” (Beats, DJ Hero game) BBY Tag Media: Exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage to run in-store (HD wall) and on-line (media network) Pitch-In online program Co-marketing opportunities with Activision (DJ Hero launch 10/26, DJ Lifestyle launch events mid-Nov.)
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Events In-Store events Lady Gaga (Union Square GO) Dr. Dre, Timbaland meet and greet Local DJ meet and greet, DJ in-store demos Mall Of America events Miscellaneous opportunities under consideration: Pro sports partnerships (Xgames, NBA, NFL) Grammies Live Nation NASCAR
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Online BBY.Com –Micro site developed: One stop shop for all things Beats (product info, artist videos, etc) Online channel (preliminary) –Integration/placement on social media sites –Mobile (ring tones, apps, etc) –Viral communication of BBY events (video features, in-store events, launch events)
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Training/Contest Comprehensive training program to cross entire store, relevant product categories (MP3, MI, Gaming, Music, PC) Learning lounge, ETK Weekend training Monster in-store trainers Contest – “Unleash your inner DJ” Share your knowledge, passion and experience in a 2 minute video Judges – Will. I. Am and Jimmy Iovine 3 winners – Great prizes (TBD) Watch for more details via Employee News
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Guy Gonzales TCED T7
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What we need from you Execution –Set and maintain experience –Take the training –Staff appropriately to handle velocity Engagement –Spread the word –Identify DJ talent in your stores –Share knowledge across your store Feedback –Use.bus to share ideas and best practices
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Gaming Lounge Event Tonight and Tomorrow DJ Experience –Unlock your inner “DJ” –A chance to utilize the actual DJ gear –Compete for prizes –Meet professional DJ’s and learn from them Starts at 7:00PM goes until 11:00PM
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