the power of partnerships: bringing consumer experiences to life
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In his keynote presentation, Giovanni will share some of iON Cameras' key sponsorships and activations and how these partnerships are leveraged to reach consumers. By allowing a direct interaction with their products, iON's partnerships have allowed the organization to elicit responses from consumers and evoke a lasting memory of the brand. Drawing on case studies such as Snow Sports Canada, FIA World Rallycross, Manchester City, and PowerChalk, Giovanni will demonstrate how iON has used their technology to give their sponsorships dimension and activate them successfully, generating ROI for the organization by engaging the end consumer and motivating retail partners to support the iON franchise.TRANSCRIPT
Canadian Sponsorship ForumThe Power of Partnerships
Bringing Consumer Experiences to Life
So what makes us special? WHY?
•How we make our customers feel is as important as what we do.
•Our products enable our customers to live the most important experiences of their lives.
•We build platforms that empower our customers to share those experiences with the most
important people in their lives OR simply the world.
•We build communities
•The shared experiences we enable will inspire exploration and discovery of new experiences
across borders and continents.
•We are inclusive and appeal to everyone and anyone who lives their lives to the fullest.
•Our audience is diverse, interesting and curious of the world around them.
Evolution & Competition
• World of Computers• Mainframes – (IBM)
• Mini’s – (Digital Equipment Corp)
• Work Stations (Apollo / Sun Micro)
• PC’s (IBM)
• Laptop (Compaq)
• Tablet (Apple)
• Now Samsung has taken the tablet business on aggressively.. (Challenger Brand / Open Source)
Evolution & Competition - Imaging
• Tape Recorders – Panasonic
• Mini DV – Sony
• Solid State – Sony / JVC / Canon / Panasonic
• Solid State (You Tube) – Flip
• Smart Phone (killed all DV and Point & Shoot)
• Action Camera – Go Pro
• Sports Imaging & Home – iON• People want solutions and not more devices…
• We will continue to drive this message at retail
• We will ensure that our UI / APPS etc. reflect this
• Deliver this message to over 6,000 Doors
2014 Marketing Spend
Brand Marketing31%
Sponsorships45%
Activation21%
Trade Shows3%
GLOBAL BY CATEGORY
Participation - Outdoor
Fishing [Saltwater & Freshwater) 15,347,000
Hunting [Bow, Handgun, Rifle, & Shotgun] 11,103,000
Hiking 9,109,000
Camping 5,258,000
Target Shooting 4,241,000
Backpacking 2,664,000
Archery 2,549,000
Horseback Riding 2,260,000
Rock Climbing 1,088,000Source: MRI Shopped at Walmart or Best Buy in the past 6-12 months with intention to buy Consumer Electronics.
Participation – Mainstream Sports
Golf 8,458,000
Basketball 8,236,00
Baseball 4,267,000 / Softball 2,961,000
Football 4,907,000
Soccer 3,424,000
Hockey 1,209,000
Source: MRI Shopped at Walmart or Best Buy in the past 6-12 months with intention to buy Consumer Electronics.
Participation – Action Sports 1
Source: MRI Shopped at Walmart or Best Buy in the past 6-12 months with intention to buy Consumer Electronics.
Boating [Power] 4,883,000
Motorcycling & Motocross 3,533,000
Jet Skiing 2,060,000
Auto Racing 1,932,000
Snowmobiling 983,000
Participation – Action Sports 2
Source: MRI Shopped at Walmart or Best Buy in the past 6-12 months with intention to buy Consumer Electronics.
Mountain Biking 3,480,000
Snorkeling/Skin Diving 1,718,000
Whitewater Rafting 1,284,000
Water Skiing 1,235,000
Snowboarding 1,227,000
Skateboarding 1,082,000
Scuba Diving 1,026,000
Surfing/Windsurfing 935,000
Ski & Snow (1st Phase)
• 3rd Year of the Franchise
• Continue to Secure Great Content
• Solid Athlete Endorsement
• Attracts Global Athletes
• 950,000 event attendees
• On-site product education
• On-site product demos
• Official event POV camera
• Utilized during CBS broadcast
• Reached global audience
NBC – The Dew Tour
• 4 Annual Events, in 2014
• Commercial space on NBC & NBC Sports
• Integrated into live programming
• Over 3 Billion Impressions projected for 2014.
• Significant Pass Through Rights @ Retail
Mexican Marketplace
• On-site activation & product education
• Interactive social media giveaway
• Pass Through Rights to retail
• Golf• Baseball• Football• Soccer• Basketball• Many More
Manchester City
• Major Tie Up with Top 10 Franchise
• Opened Doors at the League Level
• Significant Retail Opportunity US/UK
• PowerChalk Platform
• New York City / Melbourne Hearts
MCFC @ Dick’s
• Meet & Greet @ Dick’s HQ
• Invite the Press / Groups / Kids
• Photo / Trophy / Autograph Signings
• Tickets to the Game
Tough Mudder• UK Program
• Major Engagement
• Strong Media Play
• Great Content
FLW / IFA
• Major Share in this Space
• 60M buy fishing licenses in Nth America
• Biggest Brands use iON for TV
• Billy McDonald (On Staff)
v
Official POV Camera of
Team Lucas Motorsports & Lucas Studios
509 hours total TV programming :
• CBS
• CBS Sports Network
• NBC Sports Network
• MavTV
• 1,300 + :30 Units Across all Networks
• $1.8 Million CP:30 Value
• 495 Million Impressions
Miller Group
• Great Partner
• Tour of Utah (Cycling)
• Ford Motor School Program
• Ford ST Program
Campos Racing
• F3 – 3 Cars
• GP2 – 1 Car
• FIA WTCC – 1 Car
• Major Retail Activation
World Rally Cross
• 800 Million Homes Worldwide
• 2 Major Team iON Members
• Essential Equipment
• Significant Branding / Retail Activation
Point of Sale – Total Solution
Consumer Needs a Choice…
Viable Partner Across Platforms
• Building Solid Pillars in the Business• Action Sports
• Auto / Moto Business
• Mainstream Sports
• Hunt & Fish
• Home
• Solid Distribution• Went from Zero to 6,000 Store Fronts in 12 months.
• We will go to 10,000 by the end of the year.
Thank You…