MARCH 7, 2018 MEDIA PLANNING
MARCH 7, 2018 MEDIA PLANNING Joe Brian 190 countries and 34,000 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
MARCH 7, 2018 MEDIA PLANNING Joe Brian 190 countries and 34,000 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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- Shifting
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- Rise of AI and
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- Corporate
Social Activism Th Threats
- Cyber attacks
- New Entrants
- New
regulations and legislation
- Total Budget : 8.4 million
- 44% of budget on National Magazines
○ Travel publication Airbnbmag (2017)
- 29.5% spent on Digital Advertising
- 0.14% spent on Spanish Cable
Insights
- Analysis of audience showed a lack of diversity in
visitors
- The company has found itself the subject of critical
reports about discriminatory housing practices.
- Minorities prefers to engage with content on sites
and channels targeted directly and specifically to them
- Minority groups are currently one of the largest
spenders in the nationals buying power
- Airbnb spent the least of their 2017 budget on
Spanish Cable
Considerations
Lodging is the second source of travel related spending $210B - 4.5% growth. Compiled data from Airbnb website,Nielsen, and the U.S. Census. Millennials were the only generation to report an increase in intended travel.
Media Campaign Objectives
Advertising
Increase brand recall of “Airbnb Belongs Everywhere” by 40 percent.
Marketing
Increase Airbnb revenue by 10 percent.
Media Objectives
TARGET AUDIENCE
- Position 2018 media campaign to target minority millennial travelers
BUDGET
- Achieve sales promotion, geography, scheduling and timing, creative, on a budget of $20 million
SCHEDULING/TIMING
- Develop a pulsing schedule outlining the execution of content heavy-up months
(September -November, May - August) GEOGRAPHY
- National and international advertising, spot advertising, social, and out of home
SALES PROMOTION
- Increase brand awareness by 40 percent by targeting identified markets promoting “Airbnb Belongs
Everywhere” culture TRACKING ROI
- Use Google Analytics (ads), gross sales margin (television) and KPI’s/Google Analytics (social)
Target Audience Analysis
Airbnb’s Target Audience- Single or married Latino, African-American, and Asian millennials
- Ages 21-34, residing in metropolitan cities
- Full-time professional, management, business related employment
- Household median annual income of $40k or more
- Values experiences over things - 65 percent of Millennials are saving for travel
- Millennial families - primary driver of increased travel, compared to U.S. travelers
- Most active user on platform - best brand recall potential
- More likely to earned a bachelor's or graduate degree
- More disposable income
- Higher probability of vacationing
Target Audience Analysis
PRIMARY TARGET MARKET Ages 21-34 Both genders Multicultural ethnicities Single/married $40k+ MILLENNIALS- Millennials are the most diverse generation
- 60 percent embrace home sharing
- Usage increased more than 120%
- Dense populations in metropolitan areas
- Minorities represent more than half population in 10
- Core cities with steady growth
- Airbnb’s target audience resides in 25 core cities
Creative Brief
OVERVIEW The campaign positions Airbnb as a cost effective, convenient platform to secure future unique lodging experiences. Airbnb customers value independence. Airbnb understands travel can be stressful, so seamless experiences matter. THE BIG IDEA “Airbnb Serves the Masses” The single most important message to communicate is Airbnb’s zero tolerance for discrimination. DRIVER Targets should choose Airbnb as their first choice for rental accommodations. The campaign will increase rental bookings and decrease the perception of racism. When considering travel, targets should recall our slogan “Airbnb Belongs Everywhere.” COMPETITORS HomeAway/VRBO, Booking.com, Trivago, Homestay and Outdoorsy MEDIA MIX/ACTION PLAN Promote campaign with national and international print ads, magazine ads and television spots. BUDGET Employ national and local using tactics to promotions, sponsorships and partnerships. ..Media Strategies
Instagram Influencers
@TravelNoire
416k Followers
- Targets millennial
- Shares most
- Large following
@travelisthenewclub
80.2k Followers
- Targets millennial
- Shares a calendar
- f all major events
- Quirky relationship
Instagram Influencers
- Airbnb will determine 5 Instagram travel bloggers to stay at an Airbnb of their
choice.
- Influencers will share and capture their stay via photos, videos, and Instagram
Stories shared on their personal pages.
- Airbnb will feature one of the influencers daily on their account @AirBnb.
Follower Participation: Influencers will invite their followers to:
- 1. Follow @AirBnb on Instagram.
- 2. share why they deserve a dream trip.
- 3. Tag a friend they’d like to take with them.
Two wis will receive a trip for two to one of the 190 countries and 34,000 cities AirBnb is located.
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#SeaTheWorld
AirBnb and Southwest present #SeaTheWorld. We want to make travel more accommodating for you. We're partnering to create a travel experience that allows you to 'sea the world' and not do damage to your pockets. Whether your dream destination lies off the Mediterranean, the South China sea or closer to the Baltic, Southwest will take you there, and AirBnb will ensure you have a place to stay. Why not earn miles while you sleep?
- Southwest Rapid Rewards
Members can now earn 1 mile per $1* on all Airbnb
- stays. (1 point per dollar
spent on Airbnb)
- New Airbnb customers who
are Southwest Rapid Reward members will get their 1st night free!
#SeaTheWorld
Out-of-Home
Ad campaign targeting millennials in populated urban U.S. cities like:
- LA
- Chicago
- New York
- Miami
- Dallas
Television
BELONG ANYWHERE
Imagine a place you’d like to call your home, then find it on AirBnb.Flow Chart
Rationale
Why this works:
Targets well- defined audiences
- n heavy-traffic
social platforms Strong awareness of the power of influencer marketing Addresses fixed budgets and cost effectiveness
THANKS!
Any questions?