HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.b.iii.2014 VailNYE -Event _RecapEvent Recap: Vail NYE 2014
HIGHLINE
February 5, 2014
VAIL NYE 2014: December 31, 2013
HIGHLINE, JEFF BRAUSCH, CEO
Office: 970.476.6797 x 703
Mobile: 970.393.2128
jeff@gohighline.com
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Vail Brand Compatibility
“Premier International Mountain Resort Community”
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Standard of excellence met by:
•Vail NYE 2013 once again brought a wonderful option for the Vail
guest to experience on New Years Eve. Marketed as Vail’s Biggest
Dance Floor, Vail NYE 2014, featuring Mix Master Mike offered a
high production value for guests with a unique experience close-in to
both villages.
•The event is well produced and provides an upscale option for guests
in Vail with an General Admission option for 21+, and two VIP
offerings
Event Strengths & Weaknesses
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•Exceeded expectations:
•Besides rocking out to an epic performance from Mix Master
Mike, guests at Vail NYE 2014 experienced to ringing in 2014
with a massive balloon drop, confetti storm, midnight champagne
toast, party favors and much more. DJ Logic got the party
started, and Mix Master Mike rocked Vail into 2014.
•Everything from production, security and layout, to coat check,
staffing and party favors was carefully planned with the guest
experience in mind.
Event Strengths & Weaknesses
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•Measures that could be taken for improvement:
•In 2013 we found that we cannot be successful the way the venue
operates.
•There’s a huge production value that can be offered but an event
of this level for NYE in Vail but we found competition with other
venues, and an increase in the family centric Vail guest added
new challenges this year.
Event Budget
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•Total event budget: $120,543.20
•CSE funds: $10,000
•Profit (loss): $ (36,426.10)
•Funding utilization: Event production
•In-kind sponsorship: None
•Cash sponsorship: $17,500
Estimated Results*
Attendance Numbers
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* Based on survey results.
•Estimated attendance (through ticketing): 900
•% of people in Vail specifically for event: 25%
•% of people attended previous years: 20%
Estimated Results*
Demographic Profile
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•Attendees came from (local, regional, out of
state, international):
•Local 30%
•Regional 23%
•Out of State 60%
•Average age and income bracket of
attendees: Average Age: 30; M=51%
F=49%; MEAN HHI= $75,000
* Based on survey results.
Estimated Results*
Event Attendee Estimated Spending
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•Lodging:
•% attendees stayed in Town of Vail: 32%
•Average amount spent on lodging/day: $150 per person
•Estimated room nights booked due to event association: 144/72
(2ppl/room)
•Lodging call to action:
•Participants were directed to book through PR messaging
and vail.com
•Upon receiving calls to the event hotline, attendees were
also directed to the online lodging specials at vail.com
* Based on survey results.
Estimated Results*
Event Attendee Estimated Spending
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•Dining: $112
•Shopping/other: $125
•Other Activities: Skiing/snowboarding, shopping, dining and other
activities
* Based on survey results.
Estimated Return on Investment (ROI)*
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•Additional Town of Vail spending event generated: $258,600
•Ratio of increased revenue to amount of funding received: 3.5%
•Sales tax revenue generated by event and accrued to Town of Vail
including sales and lodging tax: $10,344
* Based on survey results.
** The TOV collects 4% sales tax with the exception of short-term lodging which collects 5.4% after
the addition of a 1.4% local marketing district tax. For more information:
http://www.vailgov.com/subpage.asp?dept_id=48
Visitor Intent to Return*
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Satisfaction ratings:
•60% of respondents answered that they are likely to attend Vail
NYE
•More than 80% of respondents agree that Vail NYE adds value to
their experience in Vail by offering additional options
* Based on survey results.
Topline Marketing Efforts
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A full advertising, marketing and public relations campaign was
executed surrounding Vail NYE. Placements were made with print
and digital outlets.
•Print impressions: 291,000+
•Internet impressions: 30,000+
•Editorial Placements: 199,000+
•Estimated media value of the marketing campaign totaled
$75,000
*Additional media included radio, grassroots marketing and
television
Topline Marketing Efforts
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Print Local/Mountain Regions:
•17 ads were placed in the Vail Daily
(Circulation: 15,500)
•Four full page ads were placed in the Daily
Weekly, in Vail (Circulation: 7,000)
Topline Marketing Efforts
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Radio: 2013 Radio Placements
KZYR 97.7FM The Zephyr
•Eagle County coverage
•200 spots / :60 seconds in length
NRC BROADCASTING
•KKCH
•Eagle and Summit Counties
•72 spots/ :60 seconds in length
Topline Marketing Efforts
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Television: 2013 Radio Placements
TV8
•Eagle County
• Three live interviews during the weekend leading
up to the event
Topline Marketing Efforts
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Social Media
•Social media played a large role in spreading the word about the event
•Facebook - Highline posted relevant event news, and content relating to the
event
•Email Blasts – Additional email blasts went out from Highline and other area
businesses
•DJ – Social media support through web, facebook and twitter
Topline Marketing Efforts
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A comprehensive public relations campaign
surrounding Vail NYE was conducted, reaching out to
local and regional media outlets to enhance coverage
of the event in the news media.
•Press Releases – Two press releases on subjects
ranging from the initial announce of the event to
more information about the full entertainment
planned for the evening.
•Editorial Placements – The public relations
campaign for Vail NYE resulted in approximately 12
editorial placements which generated an estimated
more than 199,000 impressions.
Sustainability Efforts
Green Measures
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•Worked with town environmental officials to develop green practices
and worked with Town of Vail street department to recycle all event
cardboard, plastic and aluminum
•Had event staff dedicated to collecting and sorting trash and
recycling
•No vehicles were left idle while loading in and out
•Moved to majority use of linens in lieu of plastic disposable
tablecloths
Additional Information
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NYE Rack Card and Poster
NYE Print Advertising
Additional Information
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Dedicated Website: vailnye.com
Vail.com/events
Additional Information
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NYE BLAST STYLE 1 & 2
NYE BLAST STYLE
3
Thank you
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VAIL NYE 2014
Estimated Incremental Room Nights and Revenue generated by Vail
Holidaze. The numbers below are estimates from the 2013/14 event.
Incremental Room Nights
Estimated attendance: 900
Those who came just for the event: 25%
Those staying in Town of Vail lodging: 32%
Average nights stay in Vail: 2
Total Incremental Room Nights: 72 dbl occupancy
Incremental Spending
Estimated attendance per day: 900
Average amount spent Dining: $237
Event Days: 1
Subtotal incremental Spending: $213,300-
Average lodging price per person per night: $150
Incremental room nights: 144/72 dbl occup.
Subtotal spent on lodging: $21,600-
Number of days in Vail not for event: 1.0
Number of people staying additional days: 100
Average amount spent per day: $237
Subtotal spent on non-event days: $23,700-
Total Estimated Spending: $258,600
8) What return on investment should the Town of Vail expect?
2013 Town of Vail Return on Investment
Town of Vail Investment $10,000
Total Value of Media, Public Relations and Event Related Impressions
for a top-tier Presenting Sponsor (such as the Town of Vail)
(measured by Event Industry-accepted means). This number is based
on the projected PR and marketing for this event and estimates from
this event last year and other similar events. $75,000
Return on Investment through Media, PR and
Event Related Impressions alone: 6.5-TO-1
Est. Incremental Room Nights Generated (double occupancy) 72
Incremental Spending Generated $258,600-
Tax Receipts (Sales - 4%, Lodging - 4%)* $10,344-
*does not reflect Lift Ticket tax revenues or TOV parking revenues
Return on Investment through Incremental Spending
in the Town of Vail: 3.5%
REVENUE FINAL
TICKET SALES
- Welcome center 2,218.60$
- Website 45,244.50
- Onsite 5,654.00
VailRec Liquor Cut 3,500.00
TOV/CSE Contribution 10,000.00
Bud Light 12,500.00
Red Bull 5,000.00
Korbel -
TOTAL REVENUE:84,117.10$
EXPENSES ACTUAL
VENUE 5,183.60$
TOV Special Event Permit 483.60
Vail Rec/Dobson Rental Fee 3,850.00
Dobson Extra Charges -
Special Event Coverage 850.00
STAFFING 13,195.18$
Producers (EP/AP)10,000.00$
Warehouse staff 862.50
Balloon/ops labor 190.00
Ops Staff 2,635.00
Wristbanders/Ticket takers/Coat
Check/Ticket Tent 1,625.00
Lonestar Security 5,871.25
Police 600.00
Alpine Staffing 918.75
Staff Meals 492.68
MARKETING/ADVERTISING/PR 5,422.30$
Brochure Delivery 200.00
Posters/Flyers 245.69
Colorado Mountain New Media/Vail Daily 2,700.00
NRC Broadcasting 500.00
KZYR -
TV8 900.00
Photographer 150.00
Next Day Flyers 270.68
Facebook 250.00
Website 205.93
Misc -
EQUIPMENT/RENTALS 8,839.13$
Fuel 141.94
Light towers 846.44
Signage 1,005.98
Rentals - Wright Group/Alpine/Etc.4,377.03
Black out paper 210.39
Radios 673.47
Double layer coat racks 885.22
Hangers 175.52
VAIL NYE BUDGET
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FINAL (as of 1/29/14)
Champagne flutes 250.00
Misc. Operations Supplies 273.14
TICKETING/FOH 847.02$
Phone Line -
Ticketing Website and fees 602.82
Glow Wristbands 244.20
Credentials -
FOOD & BEVERAGE 12,765.82$
VIP Catering 8,997.20
VIP Alcohol 3,768.62
DÉCOR 1,732.26$
Giveaways/Party Favors 1,290.10
VIP Supplies 285.01
Coat Check Tags 88.15
Misc Supplies 69.00
ENTERTAINMENT 53,624.75$
Mix Master Mike 26,000.00
DJ Logic 3,000.00
DJ Ramona 500.00
Talent Management Fee 2,500.00
Production Crew 3,137.00
Greenrooms & Transport 432.75
Dancers 1,325.00
Sound and Lighting 15,984.50
Backline 375.00
Balloon Drop 190.15
Confetti Cannons 180.35
HOSPITALITY/LODGING 3,933.14$
Crew Lodging 2,622.12
Staff lodging 655.51
Dancer Lodging 655.51
SUBTOTAL 105,543.20$
Event Insurance 5,000.00
Agency Fee 10,000.00
TOTAL EXPENSES:120,543.20$
NET INCOME (LOSS):(36,426.10)$