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Public Relations and Sponsorship Programs
Chapter 13
Public Relations
To provide information to the public that reinforces a firms positioning and image.
Can be used to change the public’s perception of a firm.
This can be done internally or by an external firm.
Identify internal and external stakeholders Assess the corporate reputation Audit corporate social responsibility Create positive image-building activities Prevent or reduce image damage
F I G U R E 1 3 . 1
Public Relations Functions
Public Relations Tools
Newsletters Media news releases - positive or negative Websites Special events – sometimes tied to a cause Annual reports
Approaches to Public Relations
Altruistic activities
e.g. internally geared approach
Cause-related marketing
e.g. externally geared approach - charities, non-profit associations, etc.
Cause-Related Marketing
This approach has many benefits: Intangible elements – goodwill and top of
mind Increased business Can create a favourable image of the
business/firm Can change consumers perceptions of the
firm e.g., Wal-Mart - sustainability consortium
Cause-Related Marketing
Consumer studies show that: 78% of consumers are more likely to purchase a brand
associated with a cause they care about. 54% would be willing to pay more for a brand that is
associated with a cause they care about – e.g. Fair trade coffee
66% would switch to support a particular cause 84% indicate that cause-related marketing creates a
more positive image of a company.
One issue with this approach is that a cause liked by one – disliked by another
YWCA Web site: http://www.ywca.org
• Improve public schools (52%)• Dropout prevention (34%)• Scholarships (28%)• Clean-up environment (27%)• Community health education (25%)
F I G U R E 13 . 4Causes Consumers Prefer
McDonald’s reminded the public of its support for the Olympics with a series of advertisements.
Green Marketing –a rallying cause?
However consumers are not always willing to sacrifice: Price Quality Convenience Availability and Performance
to become “Green”
Environmental Responsibility
McDonald’s has made a substantial commitment to the so-called “green
movement.”
o Discriminationo Harassmento Pollutiono Misleading
communicationso Deceptive
communicationso Offensive communicationso Labour laws – GAP Inc.
o Empowerment of employees.o Charitable contributionso Sponsoring local eventso Selling environmentally safe
productso Outplacement programso Support community eventso Combining cause-related
marketing as primary strategy - Dove
Image Destroying Activities
Image Building Activities
F I G U R E 1 3. 3 - editedExamples of Socially Responsible/Irresponsible Activities
Reactive Strategies Crisis Management Apology Impression Management
Justifications Excuses Expression of innocence
Internet interventions Proactive Strategies
Entitling - http://www.gap.com/ , McDonalds packaging Enhancements Internet interventions
F I G U R E 1 3.6 - editedDamage Control
Positive and Socially Responsible Marketing
Identify areas where the firm can make a positive difference – http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/csr.asp
Make sure local/international media are aware. Inform and involve employees. Invest in advertising and public relations to highlight the
firm’s efforts – more and more popular.
To maximize positive impact:
Sponsorship Programs
Objectives: Enhance company image Increase visibility Showcase a product To develop new customer relationships To get rid of excess inventory
Event Marketing and SponsorshipsCanada
Source: “How Big is the Canadian Sponsorship Pie?” The Sponsorship Report (Http://www.sponsorship.ca/p-issues-howbig.html)
Sports (45%)
Cultural Events (20%)
Education (10%)
Health (10%)
Humanitarian (10%)Environment (2.5%)
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Event Marketing and SponsorshipsUnited States
Sports, 68.8%
Causes, 8.9%
Entertainment, tours, and attractions, 9.8%
Festivals, fairs and annual events, 7.1%
Arts, 5.4%
Approaches to Sponsorships
A firm may choose to:
1. Sponsor an individual
2. Sponsor an event
3. Other Specific group Real Property -
http://www.forbes.com/2006/11/14/baseball-mets-citigroup-biz_cz_kb_1114naming_slide_2.html
Sponsoring an Individual
What attributes do sponsors look for in endorsing an individual such as Danica Patrick?
Name recognition Current popularity Overall image Character
Sponsoring an Event
Many factors to consider: Determine objective(s) Match event with customers Cross-promote event Maintain a consistent theme Track results Evaluate investment of event, and against
other IMC tools