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© 2008 Active Media Services, Inc. All rights reserved. Active International is a service mark and d/b/a of Active Media Services, Inc.

The power of possibilities

M e d I A

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If you closed your eyes and imagined the company you wanted to do business with, wouldn’t it be

one that creates possibilities – for your brand, your business, and your bottom line?

At Active International, we’ve been creating possibilities for our clients for more than a quarter

century. with a comprehensive investment and trading model as our foundation, we deliver a one-

two punch of integrated media and financial flexibility to the global brands we work with every day.

If you’re like most of our clients, you’re looking for a trusted partner, new ideas, and solutions that

will make a difference in your business. what differentiates the company you want to do business

with from all the rest?

Perhaps it’s the possibilities

for more than two decades, Active International has created financial relationships with global

media companies by investing its own capital and providing goods and services that these

companies need to operate and grow their business. In return, Active is able to acquire

unrestricted rights to advertising space and time across all media platforms, resulting in a

lower net cost of media.

In addition to these strategic relationships, we develop principal partnerships with emerging

media and communications companies that offer new and innovative ways to reach and

connect with consumers. Our trading model, scale, and independence enable us to invest in

these companies and develop exclusive distribution agreements without conflicts of interest.

As a result, Active’s clients gain a powerful competitive advantage by receiving high impact,

cost-efficient media along with unique marketing opportunities not readily available from

traditional resources.t h e P O w e r O f P O S S I b I l I t I e S

Imagine thecompany youwant to dobusiness with

funding for capital expenditures

tune-in Advertising

website & Microsite development

corporate Meeting & event Planning

domestic & International hotels

Merchandise & Premiums

f I N A N c I A l f l e x I b I l I t Y f O r

tO dAY ’ S e c O N O M Y

Active purchases more than $1 billion in global media annually on behalf of its clients

ActIve delIverS

A wIde rANge Of

SOlutIONS tO the

MedIA cOMMuNItY

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Creating and executing programsthat reach consumers

At Active, we live and breathe media. Our senior team

averages more than 20 years of media experience and

while other companies may be leaving the details of your

business to those less experienced, we bring expertise,

perspective, vision, and accountability to every relationship.

Active employs more than 170 media professionals with cross-platform expertise and broad agency

backgrounds. Immersed in media, we understand how changing behaviors, emerging technologies,

and consumer preferences impact your marketing strategies.

beyond a dedicated and experienced media team, our longstanding relationships with media leaders

provide us with unique access to the highest level of insights within media organizations around the

world. we formalized this connection by creating the Active International Media Advisory board.

comprised of top executives from the domestic and international broadcast community, the board

provides a forum to discuss industry trends and develop new solutions that lead directly to increased

efficiencies and new opportunities for our clients.

however, insights aren’t just a once-a-year event. On a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, we’re

strategizing with these insiders about everything from cross-platform integration to changes in

broadcast measurement to the impact of social networking.

with a keen understanding of the consumer mindset and a pulse of the media landscape,

our media philosophy is based on a few simple ideas.

· Integrated media includes any communication channel that shapes a brand perception

and/or results in a positive purchasing decision.

· the appropriate integration is based on your marketing goals.

· we deliver the quality media, the richest opportunities, and the greatest value.

working in concert with you and/or your agency, we review every media plan from a holistic

perspective before any buy is recommended or placed. by combining

our trading positions with our clients’ plans, we’re able to

provide increased cost efficiencies and flexibility while at the

same time delivering media that meets our clients’ exact

specifications. this approach ensures that the greatest

media value and economic benefits are delivered and

new possibilities are identified and recommended.

As a result, our clients are able to supplement reduced

budgets, maximize the budget they have, or expand their

media plans without a corresponding budget increase.

w e u N d e r S tA N d M e d I A

O u r M e d I A P h I lO S O P h Y

digital

out-of-home

broadcast

print

retail

We know where to connect with consumers

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N At I O N A l b r OA d c A S t

broadcast is experiencing a sea change due to technology advancements and consumer preferences,

yet it remains an integral component of many media plans. As this medium continues to adjust to

marketplace demands, longstanding relationships with the major media organizations are critical if

marketers want to react nimbly.

Active has been partnering with virtually every major broadcaster, cable and radio network, and

syndicator for more than 24 years. As a result, our National broadcast department has the investment

and purchasing strength to deliver our clients’ plans as well as the ability to develop customized

placement opportunities, ranging from on-air billboards to branded entertainment, that support or

augment our clients’ brand goals.

whether we’re negotiating with these media providers on an upfront or scatter basis or opportunistically,

we consistently deliver the schedules outlined in our clients’ plans.

broadcast ◘ cable ◘ radio ◘ Syndication ◘ direct response ◘ digital

d I g I tA l & e M e r g I N g M e d I A

the immersion of digital throughout all media platforms is providing marketers with innovative

marketing services and new ways to reach consumers. Active’s digital department provides

strategic guidance in utilizing best-of-breed technology and research, incorporating the most

current communication channels available.

from the onset, we gain an understanding of our clients’ goals, and then deliver direct-to-consumer

insights, strategic web development, and media placement based on those goals. Seeking out and

investing in key online players in the digital media space, Active integrates the technology, designs,

and business modeling to determine which media channels will most effectively enhance our clients’

communication strategies.

dIgItAl cAMPAIgN StrAtegY& PlANNINg

Nielsen Netrating Media research, campaign Planning, Placement& Optimization, Online Sweepstakes & Promotions

reSPONSe MArketINg

Affiliate Marketing, Search engine Optimization & Marketing, display & rich Media Advertising, email & viral campaigns, MobileMarketing, Social Networking, e-commerce, Internet content creation – landing Pages

webSIte develOPMeNt

database Programming, content Management Systems, flash development, video & Audio Production, consumer-generated Marketing (blogs, Pod/vidcasts, Message boards, texting, etc.)website hosting

webSIte deSIgN

website & banner creative, Interactive Multimedia, user Interfacedesign, Identity & brand development

rOI trAckINg& cAMPAIgN reSultS

doubleclick dashboard reporting technology, email campaign Statistics & tracking reports, Search engine & banner Ad conversionreporting, return-on-Investment & return-on-Ad Spend Programs

Digital Offerings

lO c A l b r OA d c A S tgiven the complexity of reaching the local tv and radio markets, as well as the continued

advancements in technology, it’s critical that the team you work with is rooted in experience,

has strong relationships with local stations, and is agile enough to adapt.

Active’s local broadcast department has devoted significant resources to develop longstanding

relationships with the 2,000+ stations in a majority of the top 200 dMAs across the country.

As a result, our local team has a pulse on individual marketplace trends, consumer activities,

and emerging opportunities.

we continue to invest in broadcast verification technology

and provide a dedicated resource for promotions & quality

control, which keeps us alerted to local market nuances

so that we’re able to react quickly to market changes

and ensures that our buys remain aligned with our

clients’ marketing goals.

local broadcast ◘ cable ◘ radio ◘ direct response

Active delivers media to enhance your communications strategy

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P r I N t

digital’s integration into the print media space has created additional opportunities for brands to

engage with consumers. In sync with these marketplace shifts, Active’s Print department leverages

its close relationships with leaders in print media to develop and deliver integrated solutions with

national, regional, and local consumer magazines and newspapers, incorporating digital as appropriate.

throughout the media placement process, we continually identify ways to enhance marketing

strategies. In addition, the latest syndicated research is used in conjunction with consumer insights.

we’re able to maximize target delivery, ensuring not only the audience, but the positions and

added value required.

consumer Magazines ◘ trade Magazines ◘ Newspapers ◘ digital ◘ fSI’s

O u t- O f - h O M e

As out-of-home, retail marketing, and digital become more seamlessly integrated, consumers

are affected at every touchpoint. Active’s dedicated Out-of-home department delivers consumer-

directed media at the most targeted locations and at a cost that provides advantages to our clients.

Our relationships with major out-of-home companies ensure that we can execute the expanded

strategies created by our clients and that we are at the forefront of this innovative space.

encompassing traditional, place-based, and emerging platforms, we are poised to meet all of

our clients’ needs.

bulletins ◘ Spectaculars ◘ transit ◘ cinema ◘ taxis ◘ Street furniture

◘ Mobile ◘ Aerial ◘ In-Store ◘ digital ◘ Place-based ◘ Stadium

YO u t h M e d I A M A r k e t I N g

Active’s dedicated Youth Media Marketing department brings experience, expertise, and a wide

range of solutions specifically designed to reach the youth market. Acting as agency of record

for youth-targeted companies, we deliver a brand-specific vision to research, planning, budgeting,

purchasing, and auditing.

whether it’s traditional advertising, brand-directed websites, or online videos and games, our

Youth Media Marketing department understands this unique media environment. leveraging

relationships with this segment’s media leaders, we offer insights, strategies, and media

placement that are relevant to today’s digital natives while addressing the safeguards

necessary to this target.

broadcast ◘ cable ◘ local ◘ Planning ◘ research ◘ Promotions

d I r e c t r e S P O N S e – b r OA d c A S t

direct response has become an increasingly important element in many marketing plans

as clients are pressured to maximize their budgets and the impact of their campaigns.

Our direct response department is experienced in all aspects of this critical retail medium.

from strategy and planning to creative recommendations and execution, our team is poised

to select a telemarketing company or act as a liaison between our clients and their production

company, serving as a resource for direction and support.

Our clients receive close stewardship and accountability to ensure we’re aligned to deliver

their goals.

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M u S I c l I c e N S I N g

Music reaches into the heart of almost every

consumer, providing a unique way for brands to

connect with them. Active offers a wide range of

cost-efficient digital music offerings, including licensing of

music content through more than a million songs from major

label and independent music providers, as well as sonic branding,

virtual cds, mobile ringtones, and gift card promotions.

r e tA I l M A r k e t I N g

brands are working harder than ever to engage with consumers and establish brand and

product loyalty. retail marketing has become a critical and integrated component of the

upfront communication process.

focusing on consumer/shopper communications and engagement, both in and around the

store, Active’s retail Marketing department works to enhance the total shopper experience

for your brand as part of your marketing and media plan.

we offer a variety of services to help you gain a deeper understanding of the decisions made

before consumers purchase your products, as well as integrated solutions across retail, digital,

out-of-home, and traditional media.

retail & Shopper Insights ◘ retail Merchandising ◘ retail environments

◘ retail Promotion ◘ retail Media

h I S PA N I c & M u lt I c u lt u r A l

with a $1 trillion annual spend, hispanic, African American, Asian, Native American, and lgbt possess

unique characteristics that marketers need to address. this combined buying power demands that

brands leverage media in new ways to reach this growing demographic.

As media platforms race to provide new venues to engage these audiences, Active has developed

relationships with the media providers that can reach these consumers. with an integrated approach,

our global media departments work across all platforms to ensure that

brands can reach these audiences at any point in the purchase

process, anywhere in the world.

broadcast ◘ digital ◘ Print ◘ Out-of-home

◘ direct response - broadcast

Reach markets thatspend more than$1 trillion annually

Changing demographics demandnew ways to leverage media

Music reaches into the heart of almost every

consumer, providing a unique way for brands to

connect with them. Active offers a wide range of

cost-efficient digital music offerings, including licensing of

music content through more than a million songs from major

label and independent music providers, as well as sonic branding,

virtual cds, mobile ringtones, and gift card promotions.

brands can reach these audiences at any point in the purchase

process, anywhere in the world.

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through our Performance Assurance team, each client

receives the attention of seasoned professionals who are

focused on their business. comprised of representatives from

across the organization, the team is headed by a brand advocate who ensures

client expectations are met, buys are delivered as specified, and new opportunities are offered.

· checks and balances provide verification that orders are placed and delivered as specified

and forecasted audience delivery is on target throughout the day.

· Post-buy analyses are provided to every client to ensure that schedules are delivered in

accordance with the plan.

· regular participation in independent media audits confirms that our media placement satisfies

the agreed upon performance metrics.

P e r f O r M A N c e

A S S u r A N c e

Seasoned professionals are focused on your business

· Nielsen cume Study

· Nielsen keeping trac

· Media Monitors

· Arbitron Portable People Meter

· MrI

· Scarborough

· tNS Ad$pender & Stradegy

· tNS-bvS – broadcast

verification System

· Publishers Information bureau

· telmar

· Plan/diameter

· SQAd, Media Market guide &

ephron Net costs

· harris (Jefferson data Systems)

· Strata

· doubleclick/dArt

· Net ratings

· SPre

· cOre

Active consistentlyoverachieves in

client-led media audits

Value-added programs are a key component of our media negotiations

Active has more than 1,500 ongoing contracts in place with broadcasters and publishers,

ensuring unrestricted quality in the media that we purchase on our clients’ behalf. we guarantee

audience delivery in strict accordance with market standards.

value-added merchandising is a key component of our media negotiations and buying. Active’s

buying teams work with the media providers to develop strategic value-added programs, such

as interactive websites, sponsorships and merchandising, product placement, bonus units, and

billboards. Active’s clients receive all the value-added benefits they’re accustomed to when they

work with us.

In addition, our negotiations are inclusive of all platforms a broadcaster or publisher has

available, spanning traditional and digital offerings to ensure that we deliver on the most

comprehensive of plans.

A c t I v e ’ S M e d I A

r e l At I O N S h I P S

Tools and Verification Technologyenable our media staff to provide up-to-date, accurate, and relevant information

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there are many ways to describe the business world we live in – exciting, complex, challenging,

fragmented, pressured – to name just a few.

At Active, we offer a partnership approach and a financial model that provides opportunities.

whether it’s maximizing your budget or finding new ways to deepen consumer relationships,

it’s really about how to grab hold of the possibilities that are within your reach.

what differentiates the company you want to do business with from all the rest?

Perhaps it’s the possibilities

t h e P O S S I b I l I t I e S A r e e N d l e S S

INSIghtS Are the fOuNdAtION Of ANY StrAtegY

It seems as if there’s never enough time or resources to keep pace with current demands and at the

same time anticipate the future. working with your agency or as an added-value service, Active can

bridge that gap by providing strategic consulting services to delve more deeply into your business

and help identify new opportunities.

research is the cornerstone of insight development.

Our in-house research department analyzes syndicated

data and conducts proprietary research, including in-store

mystery shopping, online surveys, focus groups, and

anthropological studies.

based on insights gained from research, we identify

areas that represent real growth for your products

and services. this might include refining an aspect of

your demographic target market group to broaden your

reach, recommending additional media opportunities to

strengthen your brand, or leveraging new technologies

to increase customer acquisition.

leveraging our comprehensive media and marketing

relationships, we identify partners who are aligned

strategically and then construct specific programs to

deliver competitive advantages to all participants.

A partnership approachallows you to focus

on opportunity

reSeArch & INSIghtS

OPPOrtuNItYIdeNtIfIcAtION

AllIANceS

We identify areas representing real growth

for your products and services