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Auto Parts and Repair Shop Increases Business 15% Through Female
Targeted Campaign
OBJECTIVE Car Care Clinic wanted to stand out in a competitive
market, positioning themselves as the place for women to take care
of their cars. SOLUTIONAlpha Media developed and executed an on-air
campaign during morning drive, with messaging targeting the busy
woman.
RESULTSAs a result of the campaign, Car Care Clinic increased
business 15%.
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Alpha Market: Jackson, MS
Station(s): WKXI-FM and WJMI-FM
Account Executive: Michelle Walker
Account Name: Car Care Clinic
Category of business: Auto Service and repair
Situation Overview: Due to the number of auto service repair
businesses in the Jackson metro area, competition for female
customers tightens.
Target Audience: Women 25-54;
Marketing/Campaign Objectives: As CAR CARE CLINIC continues to
open new shops in the Jackson metro area they wanted to target
women and let them know provide excellent auto service; To increase
and maintain the number of female customers.
Campaign Concept: Female focused messaging, Wednesday
Specials
Campaign Elements: Annual schedules on WKXI-FM/WJMI-FM ran
weekly during morning drive time. (2) to (3) commercials air
daily.
Campaign Solution:Campaign Results: As a result of the campaign,
business has increased by 15%.
Suggested VBR: We recently worked with an auto aftermarket
retailer looking to drive new business, in particular targeting
women. As a result of the campaign, business increased 15%. I would
like to set a time to review the campaign and discuss ways we might
be able to increase your sales.Additional Notes:
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Timely Endorsement Campaign Sells 326 Auto Remote Starts in 8
Weeks
OBJECTIVE Audio Express was looking to target an older
demographic and increase sales of remote starts.
SOLUTIONAlpha Media developed an integrated marketing campaign
utilizing timely messaging and endorsements.
RESULTSAs a result of the campaign, the client sold 326 remotes
in 8 weeks.
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Alpha Market: Richmond VA
Station(s): WLFV, WWLB, WBBT
Account Executive: Bob Babb
Account Name: Audio Express
Category of business: Car stereo after market products
Situation Overview: This audience has changed it used to me
young males but the industry has changed - the younger males are
buying rims and going to the big box for stereos- this store has
changed to upgrades for cars, leather, video installs and more
higher priced items and does not sell rims
Target Audience: Adults 35+
Marketing/Campaign Objectives: target older consumer with priced
item advertising to a market that can afford want items
Campaign Concept: its cold outside get a remote start
Campaign Elements: endorsements only installed in am jocks car
and let him talk about it
Campaign Solution: the solution was simple sell the benefit its
cold out wouldnt it be nice to get into a warm car without leaving
your house to start it ! This also works in the summer when its
very hot!
Campaign Result: Ran 3 spots a day for 8 weeks and sold 326
remote starters that they could track directly to the radio
endorsement ads.
Suggested VBR: We recently worked with an auto aftermarket
retailer looking to target an older demographic and increase sales
of remote starts. As a result of the campaign, the client sold 326
remotes in 8 weeks. I would like to schedule a time to review the
case study and discuss ways we can increase your sales.
Additional Notes: Client used to be a large radio client and
when the market changed he didnt know how to make his radio work.
He tried endorsements with other clusters and had fair results -
this was by far his biggest station success due in part by having a
simple singular message. Sell the benefit of the product with an
endorsementdont sell it starts your carsell its 15 degrees wouldnt
it be great to get in a nice warm carthe endorsement really sold
the credibility and believability of this concept.
4150 Hands-Free Car Phone Units Sold After Educational
Campaign
OBJECTIVE Auto X-tras wanted to sell and install Bluetooth
systems after the new hands free law went into effect.
SOLUTIONAlpha Media developed and executed an on-air campaign,
using educational spots on the implications of the new hands free
law.
RESULTSAs a result of the campaign, Auto X-tras sold 150 hands
free units in the first 3-months.
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Case Study Internal Notes Do Not Send To Client
Alpha Market: San Antonio
Station(s): KTSA
Account Executive: Lisa Gregory
Account Name: Auto X-tras
Category Of Business: Auto Aftermarket
Situation Overview: New Cell Phone hands free law went into
effect
Target Audience: Drivers who do not have hands free systems
Marketing/Campaign Objectives: To sell and install bluetooth
systems
Campaign Concept: Awareness of new law and to get in compliance,
educational campaign
Campaign Elements:
Campaign Solution:
Campaign Results: Client sold over 150 hands-free units in the
first 3 months
Suggested VBR: We recently worked with an auto aftermarket store
looking to increase sales of cell phone hands free kits. As a
result of the campaign, client sold 150 units in the first 3 months
of the campaign. I would like to schedule a time to review the
campaign and discuss ways we can increase sales of your
product.
6Radio Campaign Drives Appointments for Auto Repair Center
OBJECTIVE Automotive Supercenters was looking for new business
from individuals and companies in the oilfield and similar
industries, as well as recruit new employees.
SOLUTIONAlpha Media developed and executed a radio campaign,
including on-air during football show and on-site remotes during
store grand openings.
RESULTSAs a result of the campaign, each location has
appointments to fill the entire week. Their oilfield business and
other service industries has continued to grow enough to warrant
opening new locations.
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Alpha Market: Tyler/Longview
Station(s): KYKX, KKUS and Invasora
Account Executive: Barbara Biggs
Account Name: Automotive Supercenter
Category of business: Automotive Service
Situation Overview: Automotive Supercenter opened their doors 12
years ago with one store here in Longview. They now have three
locations in Longview, one in Henderson and opening a new one in
Kilgore in February 2015.
Target Audience:
Marketing/Campaign Objectives: Automotive Supercenters was
looking for new business from individuals and companies in the
oilfield and other industries.
Campaign Concept:
Campaign Elements:
Campaign Solution: Year after year, advertising schedules run on
KYKX, KKUS and Invasora most months of the year including our
Football show, along with remotes for grand openings of new stores.
They run both service specials and for new hires. Campaign Results:
As a result of the campaign, each location has appointments to fill
the entire week. Their oilfield business and other service
industries has continued to grow enough to warrant opening new
locations.
Suggested VBR: We recently worked with an auto service shop
looking to grow their consumer and oilfield industry business. As a
result of the campaign, each location has appointments to fill the
entire week. I would like to schedule a time to review the campaign
with you and discuss ways we can increase your business.Additional
Notes:
8Cause Marketing Campaign Increases Program Awareness through
Strategic Partnerships
OBJECTIVE Les Schwab Tire Centers wanted to increase awareness
for the Lines for Life program and help local Veterans.
SOLUTIONAlpha Media developed and executed a cause marketing
campaign, including on-air, streaming, banner ads, on-site
presence, in-studio interview, and developed a partnership and
presence with a sponsorship of Golfing for the Guard.
RESULTSAs a result of the campaign, Les Schwab Tire Centers was
able to promote their support, educate the community, and connect
local veterans with the Lines for Life program.
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Alpha Market: Portland
Station(s): KXL, KXTG, & KUFO
Account Executive: Matt Tindle
Account Name: Les Schwab Tire Centers
Category of business: Automotive Aftermarket
Situation Overview: Promote involvement with Lines for Life
Target Audience: Anyone who drives a car
Marketing/Campaign Objectives: Cause marketing - Increase
awareness of the Lines for Life program
Campaign Concept: Involvement with Golfing for the Guard to
promote the Veterans side of Lines for Life
Campaign Elements: Radio, Web, On-site, Studio interview
Campaign Solution: Hole Sponsorship Golfing for the Guard
Campaign Results: Month long campaign in the month of May
(Memorial Day) promoting Les Schwab & Lines for Life
Suggested VBR:
Additional Notes:
10Automotive Shop Helps Drive Out Hunger, Providing 100,000
Thanksgiving Meals for the Community
OBJECTIVE Local Midas franchise owner wanted to set himself
apart from the competition through involvement in the
community.
SOLUTIONAlpha Media executed a cause marketing campaign,
including on-air, endorsement, and on-site elements, to raise money
and food donations for the local food bank around Thanksgiving.
RESULTSAs a result of the campaign, Midas of Richmond raised
$18,000 and 16,000 pounds of donated food, providing 100,000 meals
for community members in need. The franchise location was
recognized by their corporate office, and this model is going to be
shared nationwide.
Case Study Internal Notes Do Not Send to Client
Alpha Market: Richmond ,VA
Station(s): WLFV, WWLB, WBBT
Account Executive: Greg Grant
Account Name: Midas of Richmond
Category of business: Automotive Repair/Aftermarket
Situation Overview: Local Midas franchise owner wanted to set
himself apart by being very involved with the community through
local food bank called Feedmore and Blood Bank . He makes many
contributions via oil changes, repairs etc.
Target Audience: Adults 25-64
Marketing/Campaign Objectives: Differentiate and stand out in
the market through community involvement.
Campaign Concept: Feed Richmond
Campaign Elements: On-Air, Endorsement, On-Site Events , Cause
Marketing, Social Media
Campaign Solution: Increase awareness in the community and fill
a Feedmore truck with food and money to make sure no children in
Richmond went hungry on Thanksgiving. This was a combined effort
with multi-media involvement but Alpha took the lead by being the
only stations on site for the 2 day event. Many on-air
personalities were present and Alpha donated food items
directly.
Campaign Results: The client raised $18,000 in cash and 16,000
pounds of food which will provide 100,000 meals. A huge win for
this client.
Additional Notes: Midas Corporate has taken this community
involvement model and is telling the story to all its franchises.
The local franchise success with tie-ins with the food bank and
blood mobile has enabled him to set record single store sales and
double digit growth for the last 10 years. This is unheard of with
Midas and they are going to spread this model nationwide. Their
annual is in the works for next year and Alphas presence there was
noted and will garnish us more share in 2015.
Suggested VBR: We recently worked with an Automotive Repair shop
that wanted to increase ties to the community and stand out from
competition. As a result of the campaign, the shop raised $18,000
and 16,000 pounds of donated food, providing 100,000 meals for
community members in need. The franchise location was recognized by
their corporate office, and this model is going to be shared
nationwide. I would like to set a time to discuss the campaign and
ways we can make sour location stand out in the community.
Rimtyme Drives Sales through Streaming Player Sponsorship
OBJECTIVE Rimtyme wanted to increase brand awareness and reach,
ultimately driving more sales.
SOLUTIONAlpha Media designed and executed an integrated
campaign, including on-air and streaming player sponsorship, and
video pre-roll.
RESULTSAs a result of the campaign, sales immediately increased,
and are on track to increase by 18% for the year!
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Alpha Market: Columbia, SC
Station(s):
Account Executive: Steven Powell
Account Name: Rimtyme
Category of business: Auto Accessories
Situation Overview: Alex at Rimtyme is a fantastic client that
has been on WHXT for several years. Until a year ago they were
spending approximately $4k per month with our station. They were
also spending $4k-$6k in various other media (radio, cable, local
publications).
Target Audience:Marketing/Campaign Objectives: I met with Alex
at the beginning of 2014 to propose an increase in our monthly
budget to include the Exclusive Streaming sponsorship including web
video as well as an increase in his spot load.
Campaign Concept:
Campaign Elements: On-Air, Video Pre-Roll, Streaming Player
Sponsorship
Campaign Solution: In our discussion I explained to Alex that
for $6,500 per month that we could increase his business and
actually save him several thousand dollars a month because he could
cut-out the expense of the other small advertising that was not
effective and was taking a ton of his time.
Campaign Results: As a result of the campaign, Rimtyme sales are
up and the Columbia SC location is on track to jump from 2.2
million gross in 2013 to 2.6 million gross in 2014.
Suggested VBR: We recently worked with an auto accessory store
looking to increase sales and ROI. As a result of the campaign,
sales are slated to be up 18% for the year. I would like to set a
time to walk you through the campaign and discuss ways we can help
increase your sales.Additional Notes:
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