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How it all began…
• Four men, joined by the same passion, have come together to share their love of surfing to the world.
• Through the creation of an interactive website serving as a community gateway to all things surf. Their brand will illuminate minds, bodies, and souls throughout Florida (Initial market).
• How will they accomplish these big dreams you ask? Simple, just let us explain.
Do they have something?
In a survey conducted by our IMC team, we found the following:
Would you ever purchase a sub-
scription to your fa-vorite web site?
Yesno
In general, are you likely to read arti-
cles and blogs about your favorite past
time? YesNo
Market Description
Our competitors have a long standing and established presence in the surfing community. How can we overcome? Keep it unique, innovate!
Surf clubs:• Coalition of Surfing Clubs• Ventura Surf Club• Association of Surf Angling Club
Internet Sites:• Boardfolio.com• Surfline.com• Surfingcal.com• Surflook.com• Surfguru.com
Surfing Apparel:
• Quicksilver• Billabong• Volcom• RVCA
Target Audience
We will target males, over 35 years old, with disposable income, and a college education. This audience is similar to that of Rolling Stone and Fox Sports.
Positioning
Where do we make our stand? Simple,
Intent Inhibits l Surfing Releases
Watermen
Quicksilver
BillabongHurley
RVCA
Brand Introduction
The launching of Watermen will occur at a charity surfing tournament in New Smyrna Beach, FL on August 7, 2010.
• Show em’ we’re: socially responsible• Give em’ the goods.• Tell em’ where it’s at.
watermen.com
Website
The successful launch of an interactive website is key to the clients’ success. Watermen.com will focus on two key sets of clients:
1. Clients holding subscriptions to our site, aaaour “mega movers”.2. Those whom visit the site for short periods ofaaatime and do not have a subscription,aaaour “flighters”
Site Income
40% E-commerce
10%Ad space revenue
50%Subscription
fees including franchise buy-ins
watermen.com
The profits generated from this site will come from three areas:
1.Customer Subscription• Including franchises
2.E-commerce3.Ad-space revenue