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EVENT PARTNER MEETING
APRIL 20, 2017
AGENDA /
•2016 VLMDAC SUPPORTED EVENTS/CATEGORIES, SITE
•CREATIVE PRESENTATION/BRAND GUIDELINES, CACTUS
•DIGITAL MEDIA, CACTUS
•TRADITIONAL MEDIA - FRONT RANGE, SITE
•VAIL.COM CALENDAR/EVENTS & EMAIL/SOCIAL, VAIL MARKETING
•VAIL APP – JOE CLEARY
•MARKETING TOOLS FOR PRODUCERS – CACTUS/SITE
•PARTNER ASSETS/WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
•OPERATIONS/PERMITTING
•RFP PROCESS
2016 VLMDAC SUPPORTED EVENTS
SUMMER EVENTS SUPPORTED BY VLMDAC / STAND ALONE EVENTS
•GOPRO MOUNTAIN GAMES
•VAIL CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
•BRAVO! VAIL
•VA IL DANCE FESTIVAL
•KIDS ADVENTURE GAMES
•GOURMET ON GORE
•VAIL JAZZ FEST LABOR DAY PARTY
•VAIL OKTOBERFEST
•OUTLIER OFF-ROAD FESTIVAL
SUMMER EVENTS SUPPORTED BY VLMDAC / PART OF SPECIFIC
MESSAGES
•MID WEEK MESSAGES:
•Vail Farmers’ Market & Art Show
•Vail Summer Bluegrass Wednesday concert series
•Vail Jazz Festival Thursday concerts
•Hot Summer Nights
•FALL MESSAGES:
•Taste of Vail South America Fall Tasting
•Vail Beaver Creek Restaurant Week
•Slow Fashion Show
CREATIVE & BRAND GUIDELINES
OVERARCHING GOALS FOR CREATIVE /
•Strengthen Vail brand by aligning winter and summer strategies
•Convey emotion and inspire action by speaking directly to defined
personas
•Continue to illustrate Vail as being like nothing on earth
•Use Vail bug prominently
•Show sense of place and interesting perspectives
•Create a versatile system for communication multiple messages
across various tactics
DYNAMIC FAMILIES /
ABOUT ME
•My partner and I live a crazy life between work, family and other activities, but we always try to put family first
when making any decision. I'm personally happiest when we're together as a family.
•Our downtime is still active, and that's true whether we're spending time at home or taking a family getaway
together.
•We are adventurous souls who have built a little family of adventurers to explore this amazing world. Most of our
trips are taken as a family with our children.
Persona Parameters:
Age: 35-54
Travel Companions: spouse, children
Front Range HHI: $75K
Destination HHI: $100K
Have taken an overnight summer trip to CO, UT, NM; visiting from cities
including Houston, Dallas, Chicago
Length of Stay: 4.1 nights
Tapestry LifeModes: Family Landscapes, Upscale Avenues
DYNAMIC FAMILIES /
TRAVEL MINDSET
“Nothing but the best for our kids.”
Vacations are a time for me to get away together as a family. I love exposing my kids
to new sights, new experiences, and new cultures, and seeing how travel shapes
them as individuals. I believe these trips play an invaluable role in my kids' personal
growth, so my partner and I don't spare a single expense when it comes to travel.
Where we go and what we do are family decisions. I’m open to new experiences
and sights; I love to live in the moment.
Travel
Motivations
-Spending time with family
-Looking for a kid-friendly adventure
-Hoping to rest and relax
Buying
Behaviors
-When I find a travel destination/brand I like and trust, I stick to it
-I buy based on quality, not price
-I support destinations/brands that reflect my style
-I research a lot and read reviews before I invest in a trip
ACTIVE PROFESSIONALS /
ABOUT ME
•Because I've worked hard, I can afford to see new sites and try new things.
•I believe in exploring the best this beautiful planet has to offer; I’m always up for a new adventure.
•I am on-the-go constantly, so I gravitate towards brands and companies that cater to me and let me be part of their
story.
•What my friends and my peers say plays a very important role in my decision-making process.
Persona Parameters:
Age: 25-35
Travel Companions: solo, partner, friends, no children
Front Range HHI: $75K
Destination HHI: $100K
Have taken an overnight summer trip to CO, UT, NM; visiting from cities
including Houston, Dallas, Chicago
Length of Stay: 3.6 nights
Tapestry LifeModes: Uptown Individuals, Middle Ground
ACTIVE PROFESSIONALS /
TRAVEL MINDSET
“Work hard, play hard.”
I want each day filled with both the exciting and the relaxing, a sense of balance I
don’t normally find in my hectic day-to-day. I’m open to new experiences, new
sights, and trying to get ahead of the curve. I look to my peers and online
influencers for the inside scoop on a destination; I do a lot of research beforehand.
Every moment should be shareable; I’ll be documenting my trip the whole time.
Travel
Motivations
-Adventure and sightseeing are at the top of my list
-I’m not in the office, so it’s time to play
-Vacation is also my break; when I’m not playing, I’m ready to kick back and relax
Buying
Behaviors
-If it’s a brand I trust, I’ll buy it even if it’s slightly more expensive
-I buy brands that reflect my style
-I buy based on quality, not price
SUPER BOOMERS /
ABOUT ME
•I am living life on my own terms. I’m at a point in life where the demands from family and work are less and less,
and I’m ready to take advantage.
•Age is just a number – I’m still young at heart, and I feel it is my duty to explore this beautiful world I've been put
on. Life is about making the most of every moment.
•I have found success in work and always make sure to treat myself with the money I've made.
•I'm looking for authentic brands to pledge my loyalty.
Persona Parameters:
Age: 55-65
Travel Companions: spouse
Front Range HHI: $75K
Destination HHI: $100K
Have taken an overnight summer trip to CO, UT, NM; visiting from cities
including Houston, Dallas, Chicago
Length of Stay: 5.1 nights
Tapestry LifeModes: Affluent Estates, Senior Styles
SUPER BOOMERS /
TRAVEL MINDSET
“Now is the time.”
Because I don't have young kids to worry about, I make sure to fully embrace my
independence, traveling when and where I want. I feel very comfortable spending
most of my discretionary income on travel, and treating myself on trips. I always
make sure to fill my free time with exciting new things — and equally appreciate
the finer aspects of travel.
Travel
Motivations
-Rest and relaxation are my number 1 vacation goals
-I’m ready to get out of the city and spend time in nature
-I plan to do lots of sightseeing
Buying
Behaviors
-I buy based on quality, not price.
-If I trust the brand, I’ll a product even if it’s slightly more expensive.
-It’s important to me that salespeople be knowledgeable about the
products/brands.
To those who aspire for the outdoor lifestyle—the wonderers, the
wanderers, the day-dreamers, the escape artists. The ones who belong
in nature, and prefer a real life connection to a digital one. The ones
who crave world-class dining and shopping around every corner. These
are the people who belong in Vail.
FOR THOSE WHO…
BRAND VIDEOS
BANNERS
DISPLAY BANNERS – DYNAMIC FAMILIES
DISPLAY BANNERS – SUPER BOOMERS
PRINT
PRINT – DYNAMIC FAMILIES
PRINT – DYNAMIC FAMILIES / ACTIVE PROFESSIONALS/EPIC
PRINT – ACTIVE PROFESSIONALS 1
PRINT – ACTIVE PROFESSIONALS 2
PRINT –SUPER BOOMER / FALL
PRINT –ALL / TOWN 1
OOH- ALL PERSONAS
OOH – BRAND
OOH – BRAND
OOH – BRAND
BRAND GUIDELINES
DIGITAL MEDIA OVERVIEW
FLOWCHART DYNAMIC FAMILIES /
April May June July Aug Sept
Display
Video
Search
Social
Print
Data Driven TV
PR
FLOWCHART ACTIVE PROFESSIONALS /
April May June July Aug Sept
Video
Search
Social
PR
FLOWCHART SUPER BOOMERS/
April May June July Aug Sept
Display
Video
Search
Social
Print
Data Driven TV
PR
OOH
TRADITIONAL FRONT RANGE MEDIA
OVERVIEW
DYNAMIC FAMILIES / TRADITIONAL FRONT RANGE MEDIA TACTICS
Front Range Media & Message Overview:
•Addressable & Cable TV - 5/29 – 9/19 – brand and event messages
•Out Of Home Billboards – 5/29 – 8/20 – brand messages
•Denver Post – May 2 – brand/Epic Discovery message
Spend and Impressions:
•Dynamic Family Front Range: 78% of total Front Range media spend
SUPER BOOMERS / TRADITIONAL FRONT RANGE MEDIA TACTICS
Front Range Media & Message Overview:
•Addressable & Cable TV - 5/29 – 9/19 – brand and event messages
•Advanced Cable TV – 5/29 – 9/17 – brand and event messages
•Out Of Home – 5/29 – 8/20 – brand message
•5280 Magazine – June & July – brand message
Spend and Impressions:
•Super Boomer Front Range: 22% of total Front Range traditional media spend
VAIL.COM CALENDAR EVENTS, EMAIL,
SOCIAL
VAIL.COM EVENTS CALENDAR & EVENT CONTENT
•ALL SUMMER EVENTS UPDATED ON VAIL.COM AS OF MARCH 15
•KEY EVENT LANDING PAGES UPDATED BY APRIL 28; FEATURED THROUGH
MAIN SITE NAVIGATION & ON VAIL EVENTS HOMEPAGE
•VAIL.COM CHANGE REQUEST FORM FOR EVENT PAGES & EVENT CALENDAR,
COMING SOON. FOR NOW, CONTACT LAURA WANIUK @
LWANIUK@VAILGOV.COM
EMAIL MARKETING
•COMMUNICATING WITH TARGETED AUDIENCE FROM VR DATABASE MAY-OCT
•Audience: Dynamic Families, Super Boomers, Active Professionals
•1-2 emails per month
•Content varies based by month; focused on lodging offers, event offerings and
on and off mountain summer activities
ORGANIC SOCIAL MEDIA
•AUDIENCE SPECIFIC SOCIAL STRATEGY
•Facebook: Super Boomers/ Dynamic Families
•Instagram: Active Professionals
•Snapchat: Active Professionals
•CONTENT FOCUS
•On-mountain & off-mountain activities, events
•Influencer strategy with primary focus on event offerings, specific to audience
VAIL APP
MARKETING TOOLS FOR PRODUCERS
MARKETING & PR ASSETS AVAILABLE /
•STYLE GUIDE, LOGO & GUIDELINES
•Please allow us time to review marketing materials/logo usage
•SUMMER & WINTER IMAGES “COURTESY OF JACK AFFLECK & VLMDAC”
•SUMMER LODGING OFFERS – USE IN YOUR MARKETING/PR MATERIALS!
•Book By June 1st for Best Available Summer Rates
•Best Available Summer Rates at vail.com
•Start your vacation early or extend your vacation with the best available rates at
vail.com
•Epic Discovery lodging/activity package
•VIDEO ASSETS – BROLL/PRODUCED PIECES
•Contact Meggen Kirkham for specific requests/needs
PARTNER ASSETS/WHAT WE NEED
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU /
•SEND PRESS RELEASES TO MYPR (KRISTIN YANTIS)
•COLLABORATE ON MEDIA VISITS
•SHARE PACKAGES/KEY MESSAGES
•EVENT CONTENT/IMAGES TO VAIL MARKETING
•VISIT VBCR WITH US AND/OR ON YOUR OWN (OFTEN!)
•PROVIDE TICKETS/OTHER SUPPORT FOR PROMOTIONS
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU /
•TOWN OF VAIL MARKETING APPROVALS
•LOGISTICS
•Town Scale Maps
•Sponsor Benefits – Ads & Items
•Event Producer Monthly Newsletter
OPERATIONS/PERMITTING
RFP PROCESS
QUESTIONS?
THANK YOU!!