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Global Outlook. Local Insight. nternational Credentials 2009 Way To Blue Los Angeles 8981 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 201 West Hollywood, CA 90069 Way To Blue UK 5-25 Scrutton Street, London, EC2A 4HJ T: +1 310 205 4869 T: +44 (0) 20 7749 8444 E: [email protected] www.waytoblue.com Global Outlook. Local Insight. London | Paris | Madrid | Rome | Berlin | Amsterdam | Moscow | Los Angeles

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Way to Blue was the UK’s first dedicated digital PR agency and, 12 years on, we boast an International client list of entertainment brands that reads like a who’s in film, television, gaming, home entertainment and consumer brands. We are the only digital agency to feature in PR Week’s Top 50 consumer agencies, and are actually the only digital agency in the chart.

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International Credentials 2009

Way To Blue Los Angeles8981 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 201West Hollywood, CA 90069

Way To Blue UK5-25 Scrutton Street, London,EC2A 4HJ

T: +1 310 205 4869

T: +44 (0) 20 7749 8444 E: [email protected]

www.waytoblue.com

Global Outlook. Local Insight.

London | Paris | Madrid | Rome | Berlin | Amsterdam | Moscow | Los Angeles

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Owning Pan-European digital PR & multi-platform solutions.

• What does this mean? We create (or take) existing assets and use our global network to syndicate them across the web. That’s the nuts & bolts.

• We also mix in smart digital thinking and creative strategy. The result is a fresh, powerful approach to digital communications, with unrivalled flexibility and nimble response times.

• At the core of our business though - and what we pride ourselves on - is relationships.

With clients, with media, with audiences. It’s all about trust.

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Contents

01 Who we are//vital statistics

02 What we do//digital communications in a nutshell

03Local vs International//global outlook

04 Clients//we keep good company

05 Examples//we’ve done this before

05.1 Events

05.2 Publicity Material

05.3 Buzz Monitoring/Research

06 Testimonials// stop it,you’re making us blush

07 Your Team// faces you can trust

08 Contact us// you know it makes sense

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Way to Blue was the UK’s first dedicated digital PR agency and, 12 years on, we boast an International client list of entertainment brands that reads like a who’s in film, television, gaming, home entertainment and consumer brands.

We are the only digital agency to feature in PR Week’s Top 50 consumer agencies, and are actually the only digital agency in the chart.

01 Who we are//vital statistics

We have 45 full time staff in offices in London, Paris, Rome, Madrid and Berlin and now a brand new office in LA. We also conduct campaigns in Benelux, Russia, Scandinavia and Switzerland.

We make it our business to remain at the forefront of cutting-edge media so that, through strategic insight and technical innovation, we can continue to create engaging campaigns that really deliver.

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Simply put: we manage your communications in the digitalworld, presenting your campaign globally.

From navigating social networks to creating unique content, our campaigns run the full gamut of digital media while adding real value across all marketing channels.

Our strength is the relationships we have with online editors. Your strength is the compelling content you own.

02 What we do//digital PR in a nutshell

o breaking news

o leveraging journalist relationships

o maximising online coverage

o securing editorial endorsement

o creation of online publicity material

o social media strategy

o integrated agency solution

o video asset placement

o creative partnerships and promotions

Our areas of expertise include:

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03 Local vs International//global outlook. local insight

International services Local Services

Global stringers available for junkets, film festivals, red carpets and content creation

Content syndication, exclusively or widely to pre-agreed target destinations

Buzz Monitoring in up to 15 International markets

Data analysis from local teams in each market

Social media research including top International blogs, and fan sites per market

Social media strategy, planning and implementation

Creation of text generics, creative features, talent featurettes

Distribution of content locally, maximizing coverage and delivering cut through

Driving value against any online media spend

Negotiation with local editors to incorporate increased editorial coverage against media spend

We have developed so that we can sell our services locally or multi-territory. The international business allows us to join the dots and provide economies of scale

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04 Partners//we keep good company

“Generating awareness” has become old fashioned. Sure, there is a job to be done... but to spur Sales, decisions must be influenced once awareness is raised.

Decisions are no longer influenced by industry experts or political leaders. They are influenced by peers, communities and friends.

So it’s more important than ever for your product to create a buzz and stand out from the very beginning. Online is no longer the last investment, but the first.

Our clients know it’s not enough to be on the cover of a magazine, or get a guest spot on a TV show. These days, if you’re not talking to your audience online, you’re not talking to even half the people you need to reach…

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With a global team of stringers, we are equipped to cover most events, develop generic exclusive material and syndicate where required.

05 Examples//we’ve done this before you know

05.1 Events

Some recent covered events:

Jumper press day in Cairo and RomeAngels and Demons long lead junket in CERN and RomeX-Men Origins: Wolverine set visit in SydneyNight at the Museum 2 set visit in VancouverDragonball set visit in MexicoUp press day in New YorkQuantum of Solace set visit, press day and junket in LondonCannes Film Festival (see pic Bee Movie coverage)Venice Film Festival

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Our core business is bringing content and distribution together. Online content should be exclusive, and we’re here to create the right material .

For Jumper, we were invited to two press days in Cairo and Rome and asked to develop a featurette that displayed the art of ‘jumping’. http://ukpress.waytoblue.com/distribution/ant/Jumper_Cast_Featurette__850k.mov

For the X Files, we created a fan frenzy piece on the red carpet of the UK premiere.http://ukpress.waytoblue.com/hazyjane/client/pan_eu/fox_international/WTB_Xfiles_010808_01.mp4

For The Dark Knight, we had a phoner with Production Designer Nathan Crowley and developed this interactive widget to help users visualize.http://wbpinewmedia.warnerbros.com/DarkKnight/publicity/nc/index.html

For Watchmen, we attended a press day in LA and created 3 behind the scenes featurettes.http://ukpress.waytoblue.com/hazyjane/client/pan_eu/Featurette1.wmv

05 Examples//we’ve done this before you know

05.2 Publicity Material

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05 Examples//we’ve done this before you know

The influence of online grows by the moment, and is frequently the first place for discussion. Opinion formers become early adopters, then brand advocates at best, or smear campaign developers, at worse. Monitoring allows Brand owners to closely track all burgeoning developments, tailor marketing campaigns, develop positive WOM, influence sales and manage crises when necessary.

We have developed a product that monitors editorial and consumer chatter in all the markets we represent. This is a key area of investment for Way To Blue, and a real differentiator for us in the competitive marketplace.

We don’t want to brag- but we think it’s pretty spiffy. Clients love it, too. Everyone’s happy.

05.3 Buzz Monitoring/Research

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06 Testimonials//stop it, you’re making us blush

“WDSMP recognise the importance of reaching our digital audience and to do that we need an agency that can deliver proven results. Way To Blue is that agency.”Michelle Sewell, SVP International Publicity, WDSMP

“Way To Blue have proven to be an effective digital partner for our integrated multi-platform campaigns in continental Europe. ”Tom Keeter, SVP Marketing EMEA, Sony Pictures Television International.

“Way to Blue are dynamic, innovative and results driven and have a thorough understanding of the new media environment.”Deborah Sheppard,Marketing Director, Paramount UK

“Their involvement with every launch, their transparency, their knowledge of the medium and their commitment have made Way To Blue a fantastic associate for all our releases.”Leonor Martinez, Marketing Director, Universal Pictures Spain

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07 Your Team//faces you can trust

After a 10 year spell at Buena Vista International (Europe) as Marketing Director, Adam decided it was time for something different and travelled the world in search of inspiration and hair.

Adam Rubins// Associate Director, Head of International

Cate Rubenstein Executive Vice President

His mind was opened to a new world, so there was only one choice when he returned. To embrace the future of consumerism in the entertainment landscape, his first and last love.

Adam has been with Way To Blue for 2 years now with a major focus on driving the International business.

After three years at FOX Interactive, developing and launching key groups such as Marketing Communications for all US-based FIM brands,

Client Solutions and Creative Services for MySpace and IGN International, plus driving studio relationships and Social Networking, Cate wanted to get back to her entrepreneurial roots, yet stay focused on International Business and Entertainment.

Delighted with Way To Blue's "Global outlook. Local insight" mission, Cate was thrilled to bring her experience and passion for International expansion across Entertainment and to open and launch Way To Blue in its first stateside venture.

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For more information, please visit our website:www.waytoblue.com

08 Contact us//you know it makes sense

For general inquiries, contact:Cate RubensteinExecutive Vice PresidentTel: 310 205 4869Email: [email protected]

Visit us in person:Way To Blue8981 Sunset BoulevardSuite #201West Hollywood, CA 90069