GO Topeka: the Strategy behind the Brand Story

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This show gives a behind-the-scenes look at the strategy behind the WE CAN DO THAT brand developed by MB Piland for GO Topeka - and how it's executed in multiple media for both internal and external audiences.

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TOPEKA: GAINING ATTENTION FROM

ACROSS THE UNIVERSEHOW TOPEKA/SHAWNEE COUNTY IS MARKETED TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD

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A PARTNERSHIP

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A PARTNERSHIP

our rolegoals and objectivesprocessespain points

understand all this from the POV of GO Topeka’s target audiences

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OUR APPROACHunderstanding the audience

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target the right people

understand their decision-making (buying) process

what they read

OUR APPROACHunderstanding the audience

how they read (print, online)

conferences they attend

alliances/associations

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OUR APPROACHmarketing isn’t just ads—it’s about creating connections

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print

digital/online

PR

website

OUR APPROACHmarketing isn’t just ads—it’s about creating connections

targeted responses

direct mail

collateral

conference strategies

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THE CAMPAIGN

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THE CHALLENGEis it Topeka or Toledo?

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THE OBJECTIVEScreate a unique brand

put Topeka and Shawnee County on the map

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THE ASSIGNMENTcreate an integrated campaign to break through clutter and create a positive/memorable image

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TARGET AUDIENCESsite selectors and c-suite executives

in target industries

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THE TONEchange is in the air, good things are happeningwe have a positive spirit and community pride

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THE MESSAGEGO Topeka adapts to and anticipates client needs; makes the process easy

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MANDATORIES

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MANDATORIES

authentic

ownable (differentiating)

memorable

engaging

innovative

confident

vibrant

dynamic

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WE CAN DO THATwas born

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MARKETING TO THE UNIVERSE

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OBJECTIVES

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warm up prospects

make more short lists

get more “wins” for our community

OBJECTIVES

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STRATEGIES

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increase awareness

educate audience

promote assets

target specific industries

STRATEGIES

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TARGET INDUSTRIES

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manufacturing

biosciences

food processing

warehousing/logistics

TARGET INDUSTRIES

green energy

data centers

back office

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TOPEKA’S FRONT DOOR

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TOPEKA AS A LOCATION

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TOPEKA AS A LOCATION

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TOPEKA ASSETS

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TOPEKA ASSETS

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COMMERCE PARKS

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COMMERCE PARKS

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COMMERCE PARKS

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COMMERCE PARKS

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MANUFACTURING

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MANUFACTURING

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BIOSCIENCES

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BIOSCIENCES

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FOOD PROCESSING

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FOOD PROCESSING

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LOGISTICS

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LOGISTICS

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CLEAN ENERGY

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CLEAN ENERGY

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CLEAN ENERGY

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DATA CENTERS/BACK OFFICE

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DATA CENTERS/BACK OFFICE

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SPECIAL EVENT

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get site selectors to come here

educate and entertain them

make sure they spread the word for us

SPECIAL EVENT

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NITRO NIGHT CONSULTANTS CHALLENGE

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Topeka, Kansas, USA

RACE IN THE CONSULTANTS CHALLENGE

MAY 19 – 20, 2011

FUEL YOUR NEED FOR SPEED ...

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GoTopeka.com

Topeka, Kansas, USA

NITRO NIGHT CROWNS FIRST CHAMPION!

David Sours of Dallas, Texas, roared ahead of 12 top

national site consultants to win the Inaugural Nitro

Night Consultants Challenge at NHRA-sanctioned

Heartland Park Topeka. Sours captured the trophy

and a full year of bragging rights in a grueling night

of racing competition. Who will win next year?

Find out more about Topeka and put your company

in the winner’s circle—contact Steve Jenkins

at 785.234.2644 or sjenkins@GoTopeka.com.

San Francisco

Seattle

Denver

Dallas

Houston

Kansas City

Chicago

Los Angeles

Boston

New York

Houston

Dallas

HoustonHouston

TOPEKA, KANSASSHAWNEE COUNTY/USA

David SoursFirst Vice President

Food Facilities GroupCB Richard Ellis

Dallas, TX2011 Nitro Challenge Winner

NitroNiteAd_r.indd 1 6/13/11 3:35:31 PM

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NITRO NIGHT RESULTSpost event results were overwhelmingly positive

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ACROSS THE SOLAR SYSTEM...TO MARS!

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MARS

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fast

confidential

visionary

MARS

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MARS ANNOUNCEMENT

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confidential

exciting

really BIG news for our community

MARS ANNOUNCEMENT

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Topeka, Kansas, USA

[ N A M E ’ S ]

EXCLUSIVE VIP INVITATION

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AWARDS

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SEDC (Southern Economic Development Council, Inc.) Special Judges Citation

Numerous Silver and Gold ADDYS

ADDY Best in Show

AWARDS

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GO TOPEKA RESULTS2009 - 2011

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new jobs: 1,088

retained jobs: 1,725

capital investment: $694,437,500

GO TOPEKA RESULTS2009 - 2011

Monday, September 16, 13

new jobs: 1,088

retained jobs: 1,725

capital investment: $694,437,500

GO TOPEKA RESULTS2009 - 2011

Great job GO Topeka!

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Thank You.

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