Issue:

Huffy, (http://www.huffy.com/) the leading US producer of bicycles and sporting goods, had identified bmx as a key strategy to build awareness and sales of higher-end, higher-profit bikes.  Huffy was interested in sponsoring a bmx stunt team tour to build awareness and sales in major retail venues, and needed a marketing plan, tour management and co-sponsors to help defray costs.

 

Results:

Signed PepsiCo as co-sponsor for a 1999 Summer Tour in 15 Midwest cities.

Piloted Year One program and identified areas to improve for potential Year Two rollout.

 

Process:

Wrote a marketing plan for the pilot tour, focusing on identifying and signing potential co-sponsors.

Identified and hired a sports management firm to manage the tour logistics.

Quantified sponsorship and attendance goals required for tour expansion.

 

 

For more information: Contact Neal Smyth at 513-321-0800 or nealsmyth@smythmarketing.com
Last modified: April 13, 2004 
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