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<strong>Auto</strong> <strong>racing</strong>, <strong>bullfighting</strong>, <strong>and</strong> <strong>mountain</strong> <strong>climbing</strong> <strong>are</strong> <strong>the</strong> onlyreal sports... all o<strong>the</strong>rs <strong>are</strong> games. Ernest Hemingway


contentsMESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER & CEO 04WHY MOTORSPORTS 08CLIENT WORK 12WHAT WE THINK 64EXECUTIVE PROFILES 66CONTACT 68


ZAK BROWNFOUNDER & CEOWel<strong>com</strong>e to <strong>the</strong> JMI 2012 Review. Inmotorsports we gauge success by wherewe finish. At <strong>the</strong> end of an Olympic year,motorsports has proved its performanceas an enduring global marketing platform.At JMI we continually strive to create <strong>and</strong>execute <strong>the</strong> best programs in motorsportsmarketing for a range of <strong>the</strong> world’s topbr<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> corporations.In <strong>the</strong> pages that follow, you will seesignature campaigns created by ourclients <strong>and</strong> our people. We take greatpride in our work, <strong>and</strong> I take great pride insharing <strong>the</strong> JMI 2012 Review with you.04


WE ARE THE WORLD’S LARGEST MOTORSPORTS MARKETING AGENCY. MADEUP OF MORE THAN 120 EMPLOYEES WORLDWIDE, WE ARE A TALENTEDSTABLE OF MOTORSPORTS MARKETING PROFESSIONALS. EVERYONE IN OURAGENCY IS DEDICATED TO DELIVERING RESULTS FOR OUR CLIENTS. FROMTHE CEO TO THE INTERN, WE ARE DRIVEN BY OUR PASSION AND POWEREDBY OUR PEOPLE.


MOTORSPORTS ANNUAL MOTORSPORTS SPONSORSHIPS SPONSORSHIPS ($) IN 2011 $4 BILLION1 BILLIONFORMULA ONEMILLION4 BILLIONFORMULA ONE7OO MILLIONNASCAR30% OF THE WORLD’S TOP BRANDS CHOOSE TO INVESTIN MOTORSPORTS. OPPOSITE ARE SOME COMPELLINGFACTS THAT UNDERLINE WHY MOTORSPORTS IS SUCH A561 MILLION5OO MILLIONMOTOGPMOTO GPHOMESHOMESREACHEDREACHED28O 28O MILLIONPOWERFUL MARKETING PLATFORM.64% EUROPE64% EUROPE12% ASIA2O1217 RACES 20 RACES12% NORTH AMERICA2OO212% NORTH AMERICA12% ASIA17 RACES 20 RACES6% SOUTH AMERICA6% SOUTH AMERICA6% OCEANIA6% OCEANIA40% EUROPE40% EUROPE40% ASIA40% ASIA10% NORTH AMERICA10% NORTH AMERICA5% SOUTH AMERICA5% SOUTH AMERICA5% OCEANIA5% OCEANIA30% OF THE WORLD’S LARGESTBRANDS INVEST IN MOTORSPORTSHERE’S A FEW REASONS WHYOVER THE LAST 10 YEARS, THE F1 RACE FOOTPRINT HAS EXPANDED AND SHIFTED TOIN THE LAST 10 YEARS, F1 HAS SHIFTED AWAY FROM ITS TRADITIONAL EUROPEAN FAN BASETO EMERGING MARKETS, ESPECIALLY ASIA3.7 MILLIONANNUAL ATTENDANCEREFLECT THE GROWTH IN IMPORTANCE OF ASIAN MARKETS2,1OO,OOONASCAR DRIVERS: KYLE BUSCH, BRAD KESELOWSKINASCAR JUAN PABLO DRIVERS: MONTOYA, KYLE JEFF BUSCH, GORDON, BRAD DANICA KESELOWSKI PATRICKJUAN PABLO MONTOYA JEFF GORDON, DANICA PATRICK3.4 MILLIONANNUAL ATTENDANCE25O,OOOOF 16-69 YEAR OLDSACROSSOF 16-69 YEAR10 KEYOLDSGLOBAL ACROSS MARKETS TOP 10HAVE INTEREST IN MOTORSPORTSHAVE INTEREST IN MOTORSPORTSAUSTRALIA/BRAZIL/CHINA/FRANCEGERMANY/INDIA/RUSSIA/SPAIN/UK/USAAUSTRALIA/BRAZIL/CHINA/FRANCEGERMANY/INDIA/RUSSIA/SPAIN/UK/USAOF AVID FANS ALWAYS BUYPRODUCTS OR SERVICESOF FROM FANS NASCAR AGREE SPONSORS THAT DRIVERS COULDNOT RUN WITHOUT SPONSORSGLOBAL MARKETSNASCAR FANS ARE MORE THAN TWICEOF AS FANS LIKELY ALWAYS TO BUY RECALL SPONSOR BRANDSPRODUCTS OR SERVICES(MORE THAN ANY OTHER SPORT)FROM NASCAR SPONSORS


The winner ain’t <strong>the</strong> one with <strong>the</strong> fastest car,it’s <strong>the</strong> one who refuses to lose. Dale Earnhardt


LEFT: The CastrolEDGE BMW DTM Carhad <strong>the</strong> strength toperform in 2012MIDDLE: The CastrolEDGE-backed FordWorld Rally Teamflies in Finl<strong>and</strong>In 2012, Castrolcontinued to exp<strong>and</strong>its <strong>com</strong>prehensive <strong>and</strong>engaging motorsports intranetsite – Castrol Racing Network– hosting all four- <strong>and</strong> two-wheelmotorsport content. The site, whichcontains information on sponsorships,activation programs, best practices, multimedia<strong>and</strong> a ticket <strong>and</strong> guest management system, wasrolled out in additional languages <strong>and</strong> has receivedpositive feedback as well as a steady increase inregistrations from markets across <strong>the</strong> globe.RIGHT: The Castrol<strong>and</strong> Honda GresiniMotoGP partnershipcontinues in 2013QUOTE: Lorna Gibb,Account Director, JMIIn addition to managing <strong>the</strong> Castrol Racing Network,we helped Castrol maximize its motorsports“IN 2012, CASTROL AND JMICONTINUED TO DELIVER STRONGACTIVATION PROGRAMS ACROSS ANUMBER OF FOUR- AND TWO-WHEELMOTORSPORT SERIES, WITH A KEY FOCUS ONTHE DEVELOPMENT OF BESPOKE CASTROL EDGEMOTORSPORT EXPERIENCES.”assets in executing once-in-a-lifetime ‘CastrolEDGE Experience’ events for business-to-businesscustomers, consumers <strong>and</strong> dedicated mediapartners. From <strong>the</strong> off-road Volkswagen event at<strong>the</strong> Red Bull Ring to <strong>the</strong> exclusive BMW event at<strong>the</strong> Nürburgring, <strong>the</strong> Skoda IRC experience in <strong>the</strong>Czech Republic, <strong>the</strong> Volkswagen event in China <strong>and</strong>MotoGP in Malaysia, more than 3,000 guests werehosted at Castrol’s motorsport programs in 2012.Throughout, we supported Castrol to ensurethat its full suite of motorsport assets deliveredimpactful <strong>and</strong> memorable motorsport programs<strong>and</strong> continued to support <strong>the</strong> br<strong>and</strong>’s strongrelationships with its valued Original EquipmentManufacturer (OEM) partners.The feedback <strong>and</strong> success of <strong>the</strong> 2012 Castrolmotorsport programs resulted in a significantincrease in subscriptions for 2013 events.13


LEFT: CLEAR’s charityhelmet auction inSingaporeRIGHT: Kimi Raikkonendriving <strong>the</strong> Lotus E20QUOTE: Willem Dinger,Account Director, JMICLEAR began its inaugural Formula 1 seasonseeking to increase customer preference,build br<strong>and</strong> aw<strong>are</strong>ness among fans, <strong>and</strong> driveengagement with its employees.Partnered with <strong>the</strong> Lotus F1 Team <strong>and</strong> its driversKimi Raikkonen <strong>and</strong> Romain Grosjean, CLEARhad <strong>the</strong> assets needed to reach fans. One majorstep ac<strong>com</strong>plished with CLEAR was securing <strong>the</strong>Lotus F1 Team drivers’ helmets as ownable space.The helmets played well into CLEAR’s ‘scalpprotection’ messaging <strong>and</strong> we were able to run agroundbreaking customer promotion in which fanssubmitted helmet designs via a Facebook app.Social media played a key role in reachingconsumers this year <strong>and</strong> our social media practicewas <strong>the</strong>re to ensure accurate, au<strong>the</strong>ntic <strong>and</strong>engaging messaging. We helped develop CLEARFINISH – a unique online game designed toshow CLEAR as one of <strong>the</strong> most technologicallyadvanced br<strong>and</strong>s in F1.CLEAR’s all en<strong>com</strong>passing corporate socialresponsibility initiative ‘Helmets for Heads’ was afocal point for this year’s F1 program. By partneringwith <strong>the</strong> UN Decade of Action for Road Safety, weleveraged <strong>the</strong> public br<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> individual identityof <strong>the</strong> Lotus F1 Team drivers to help promoteaw<strong>are</strong>ness around this global public health issue.Through helmet auctions, we raised more than$15,000 after successful launches in Singapore<strong>and</strong> Abu Dhabi.CLEAR’s China activation demonstrated results as<strong>the</strong> br<strong>and</strong> grew its sales by 316 percent throughoutTesco stores <strong>and</strong> gained 30 million onlineimpressions, earning more than 100,000 mentionson social media platforms.14“THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN CLEARAND THE LOTUS F1 TEAM CONTINUEDTO PUSH ALL BOUNDARIES IN 2012.”


Every year <strong>the</strong>biggest namesin <strong>racing</strong> ga<strong>the</strong>rfor 400 miles at<strong>the</strong> Brickyard.This year saw <strong>the</strong>of <strong>the</strong> ‘Your Hero’s Name Here’ contest <strong>and</strong> supportlocal market motorsports initiatives. The tailgatewas also supported by ‘Camo Bag Stuffing’ eventsthat saw guests stuff <strong>the</strong> iconic Crown Royal purplevelvet bags with goodies to be shipped overseas toU.S. troops. Throughout <strong>the</strong> season, Crown Royal“THIS SEASON MARKED THE BEGINNINGOF A NEW ERA FOR CROWN ROYAL’SMOTORSPORTS PROGRAM. OUR TEAM ISEXCITED TO GROW THE PROGRAM AS WELOOK TO 2013 AND BEYOND.”16Brickyard dressed inpurple <strong>and</strong> gold as <strong>the</strong>‘Crown Royal Presents<strong>the</strong> Curtiss Shaver 400 at<strong>the</strong> Brickyard’ redefined <strong>the</strong>st<strong>and</strong>ard for race entitlementsin NASCAR.Crown Royal’s ‘Your Hero’s NameHere’ program was exp<strong>and</strong>ed tosupport <strong>and</strong> recognize local heroes fromall walks of life, while engaging race fans in<strong>the</strong> program through online voting. In <strong>the</strong> spiritof <strong>the</strong> ‘Your Hero’s Name Here’ program we alsoconceptualized <strong>and</strong> implemented Crown Royaltailgates at select NASCAR races. The tailgatesallowed us to engage fans to increase aw<strong>are</strong>nessdonated more than $150,000 to local <strong>and</strong> nationalcharitable organizations that assisted in tailgate<strong>and</strong> ‘Your Hero’s Name Here’ activities.In 2012, Crown Royal delivered an increase in <strong>the</strong>iroverall ‘Your Hero’s Name Here’ impressions <strong>and</strong>generated more than 8,000 votes for <strong>the</strong> contest.The future is bright for Crown Royal as we focus onraising <strong>the</strong> bar again in 2013.LEFT: The ‘Crown Royal Curtiss Shaver 400 at <strong>the</strong>Brickyard’ was a major event for Crown RoyalABOVE: Hero Curtiss Shaver at <strong>the</strong> BrickyardQUOTE: Mary Shen, Account Executive, JMI


LEFT: DIRECTV sponsored<strong>the</strong> Crew Chief of <strong>the</strong>Race Award in 2012RIGHT: DIRECTVsignage at DaytonaInternational Speedwayin Daytona Beach, FLQUOTE: Adam Goodman,Account Executive, JMI“IT’S EXCITING TODISCOVER UNEXPLOREDOPPORTUNITIES INNASCAR’S FLAGSHIP SERIESTHAT DIRECTV CAN TAKEADVANTAGE OF AS THEBRAND CONTINUES ITSOFFICIAL PARTNERSHIPBEYOND 2012.”DIRECTV leverages its Official Partner status withNASCAR to create unique content for subscribers<strong>and</strong> uses <strong>the</strong> television broadcast coverage fromNASCAR races to generate its exclusive HOTPASSchannels. HOTPASS provides an insider’s viewinto four separate drivers during each race of <strong>the</strong>Sprint Cup season. This type of content, whichcan only be found on DIRECTV, has <strong>the</strong>m leaving<strong>the</strong>ir <strong>com</strong>petition in <strong>the</strong> dust as <strong>the</strong> undisputedchampion in sports.The DIRECTV Contingency Program, in conjunctionwith <strong>the</strong> Crew Chief of <strong>the</strong> Year award, hasprovided us with an opportunity to work wi<strong>the</strong>ach race team in <strong>the</strong> Sprint Cup garage on aweek-to-week basis, monitoring participation <strong>and</strong>providing race day support. Whe<strong>the</strong>r it’s HOTPASS,Contingency Program or working on partnershipsthroughout <strong>the</strong> industry, we look forward tobuilding a viable program for DIRECTV in 2013.18


WE ARE PRIVILEGED TO SERVE SOME OF THE WORLD’S BEST BRANDS.OUR CLIENTS COVER SECTORS AS VARIED AS AUTOMOTIVE, BANKINGAND FINANCE, BEVERAGES, CONSUMER ELECTRONICS, CONSUMERHEALTHCARE, ENTERTAINMENT, INSURANCE, LOGISTICS, PERSONALCARE, RESTAURANTS AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES.THE DIVERSITY AND SUCCESS OF OUR CLIENTS IS A TESTAMENT TOTHE POWER OF MOTORSPORTS AS A MARKETING PLATFORM.


After testing <strong>the</strong>NASCAR waters in 2011with Mark Martin, FarmersInsurance came into 2012looking to make major impacts infan engagement, br<strong>and</strong> recognition<strong>and</strong> event marketing. Farmers wasexcited to have one of <strong>the</strong> most talented<strong>and</strong> popular drivers in all of NASCAR, KaseyKahne, join its family.We worked with Farmers Insurance to create aone-of-a-kind at-track fan experience based on <strong>the</strong>‘University of Farmers’ <strong>the</strong>me. The display provideda fun, educational experience for NASCAR fans during13 races this year. With visits from br<strong>and</strong> ambassadorLarry McReynolds <strong>and</strong> guest appearances by Kasey Kahne,‘University of Farmers’ was a fan favorite.LEFT: FarmersInsurance RacingFacebook pageBELOW: Kasey Kahne’svictory at NewHampshire MotorSpeedwayQUOTE: LeslieThompson, SeniorDirector, JMISocial media became a key element in <strong>the</strong> Farmers program as <strong>the</strong>br<strong>and</strong> looked for fur<strong>the</strong>r engagement with fans. We provided Farmersstrategic guidance in planning its motorsports Facebook page <strong>and</strong> Twitterfeed. In addition to providing content, we managed fan interaction <strong>and</strong> mediadistribution throughout <strong>the</strong> year.“FARMERS ENTERED NASCAR IN A BIGWAY LAST YEAR, SO THERE WAS A LOT OFENTHUSIASM AROUND THEM THIS SEASON.OUR TEAM TAKES GREAT PRIDE IN HELPINGFARMERS GROW ITS BRAND AND CONNECTWITH CONSUMERS.”The results for 2012 were astounding; we helped Farmers Insurance engagemore than 30,000 potential policy holders through <strong>the</strong>ir at-track experience.22Additionally, we helped <strong>the</strong> @WeAreFarmers Twitter feed achieve 4,300loyal followers <strong>and</strong> Farmers RacingFacebook page earn 25,000 likes inonly a half season.


In 2011 we helped bring GlaxoSmithKline(GSK) <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> McL<strong>are</strong>n Group toge<strong>the</strong>r in agroundbreaking partnership. Designed to delivervalue for both br<strong>and</strong>s, <strong>the</strong> relationship is foundedon GSK <strong>and</strong> McL<strong>are</strong>n sharing respective skills,processes, cultural nuances <strong>and</strong> technologicalinnovations with <strong>the</strong> goal of developing moreefficient <strong>and</strong> dynamic processes for both<strong>com</strong>panies. This year GSK <strong>com</strong>pleted <strong>the</strong> first ofa five year program to deliver game-changingperformance improvements in <strong>the</strong> fields ofmanufacturing, pharmaceutical research <strong>and</strong>performance management, while also driving amore dynamic business culture.The program was overwhelmingly successful.By season’s end we had helped GSK effectivelytouch more than 31,000 employees throughMcL<strong>are</strong>n Pit Cars <strong>and</strong> F1 simulators. Additionally,we used <strong>the</strong>se elements to link <strong>the</strong> VodafoneMcL<strong>are</strong>n Mercedes team with <strong>the</strong> Lucozade <strong>and</strong>Maximuscle br<strong>and</strong>s, resulting in a hugely successfulretail promotion for <strong>the</strong> Lucozade br<strong>and</strong> in <strong>the</strong>UK. Looking ahead to 2013, <strong>the</strong> partnership willcontinue to flourish as <strong>the</strong> state-of-<strong>the</strong>-art McL<strong>are</strong>nGSK Centre for Applied Performance prep<strong>are</strong>s toopen its doors, designed to engage <strong>and</strong> excite anew generation of scientists.We helped GSK set <strong>the</strong> groundwork for<strong>com</strong>municating <strong>the</strong> successes of <strong>the</strong> program“GSK AND McLAREN ARE FINDINGNEW WAYS TO DERIVE VALUE FROMA MOTORSPORTS PARTNERSHIP”<strong>and</strong> educated 100,000 employees about <strong>the</strong>benefits McL<strong>are</strong>n could deliver. The learningsfrom this program will have a positive impact onGSK’s research & development <strong>and</strong> manufacturingefficiency. Additionally, we concepted <strong>and</strong>managed an employee engagement programwith <strong>the</strong> client, designed to use <strong>the</strong> McL<strong>are</strong>npartnership as an example of what a dynamicculture shift at GSK could produce. In addition toproviding consistent <strong>com</strong>munication, we helped toprovide several F1 inspired learning experiencesfor GSK employees.LEFT: Businessperformance is at <strong>the</strong>core of <strong>the</strong> GSK <strong>and</strong>McL<strong>are</strong>n partnershipABOVE: Lewis Hamiltonspeaking with C3000employees during hisoffice visitQUOTE: Simon Drake,Account Director, JMI25


LEFT: An Indiana-based<strong>com</strong>pany, HoosierRacing Tire is located inLakeville, IndianaBELOW: Hoosier at <strong>the</strong>NASCAR Whelen ModifiedTour, one of many <strong>racing</strong>series that run HoosierRacing Tires.“WE WORK BECAUSE WELOVE IT. WE WOULDN’TKNOW WHAT TO DOWITHOUT IT. I’M NEVERGOING TO QUIT.”QUOTE: The late BobNewton, Co- FounderHoosier Racing TireWe <strong>are</strong> proud to serve IndianabasedHoosier Racing Tire, <strong>the</strong>world’s largest manufacturer of<strong>racing</strong> tires. This year saw <strong>the</strong>passing of Hoosier’s co-founderRobert ‘Bob’ Newton, a legendworldwide in <strong>the</strong> auto <strong>racing</strong>industry, who revolutionized<strong>racing</strong> tires. While we wereall saddened by <strong>the</strong> lossof such a dear friend, wereflect fondly on <strong>the</strong> timewe spent toge<strong>the</strong>r.Hoosier is grounded in agrassroots <strong>racing</strong> series,its tires annually see actionat more than 1,200 local tracks across<strong>the</strong> U.S., performing before more than 30million fans. We help Hoosier Racing Tireextend <strong>and</strong> grow relationships in <strong>the</strong> <strong>racing</strong>industry. One such relationship was <strong>the</strong>partnership we helped Hoosier grow with<strong>the</strong> GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Seriesin 2011. Additionally, we provide strategy<strong>and</strong> consultancy services to Hoosier as itseeks ways to continue putting its <strong>racing</strong>technology at <strong>the</strong> forefront of <strong>the</strong> sport.Blending old-fashioned hard work withcutting-edge technology is what BobNewton <strong>and</strong> Hoosier Racing Tire have beenall about. Helping to tell <strong>the</strong> br<strong>and</strong>’s story<strong>and</strong> continue its marketing success is a jobin which we take great pride.26


“JMI IS EXCEPTIONALLY PROUD TOREPRESENT ONE OF THE GREATESTCOMPETITORS, CHAMPIONS,AND HUMANITARIANS IN ALL OFPROFESSIONAL SPORTS.”In 2012, four-time NASCARchampion Jeff Gordon stagedone of <strong>the</strong> most dramatic<strong>com</strong>ebacks in motorsports history toqualify for <strong>the</strong> Chase for <strong>the</strong> NASCARSprint Cup. Having reached third on <strong>the</strong>NASCAR Sprint Cup Series’ ‘win list,’ Gordonsits behind only David Pearson <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> greatRichard Petty. An iconic figure on <strong>the</strong> track, Gordonturns to us for strategic consultation, partnershipdevelopment, br<strong>and</strong> strategy, <strong>and</strong> marketing to translatehis NASCAR success beyond <strong>racing</strong>.As Gordon continues to add to his <strong>racing</strong> accolades, hispresence is felt well beyond <strong>the</strong> track. An honored recipient of <strong>the</strong>Heisman Humanitarian Award this year, Gordon’s philanthropic effortscontinue to be a priority as he embarked on <strong>the</strong> 11th year of The JeffGordon Children’s Foundation partnership with Riley Hospital for Children.Having raised millions <strong>and</strong> been appointed to a role within <strong>the</strong> Clinton GlobalInitiative, Gordon continues to be one of <strong>the</strong> top philanthropic athletes in <strong>the</strong>world today. In conjunction with <strong>the</strong> Clinton Global Initiative, Gordon wenton his second philanthropic mission to Africa this year, where he is funding acancer center in Rw<strong>and</strong>a.In 2012 Gordon celebrated a 20-year partnership with sponsor, DuPont, <strong>and</strong>race team, Hendrick Motorsports. The longevity of both partnerships is atestament to Gordon’s character <strong>and</strong> <strong>com</strong>mitment. Gordon has continued toshow his versatility by be<strong>com</strong>ing one of <strong>the</strong> top-rated social media profiles inprofessional sports. He also remains a prominent figure in non-<strong>racing</strong> venuessuch as Saturday Night Live, a cameo in <strong>the</strong> Disney Pixar movie Cars 2,Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, <strong>and</strong> Live with Regis & Kelly. We <strong>are</strong> proud tocontinue a successful relationship with Gordon through 2012 <strong>and</strong> beyond.ABOVE: Jeff Gordonqualified for <strong>the</strong> NASCARChase for <strong>the</strong> Sprint Cupagain in 2012LEFT: Gordon’sdiplomatic missionto Africa to open <strong>the</strong>Rw<strong>and</strong>a Cancer CenterFAR LEFT: Jeff GordonCellars wine tasting atPebble Beach, FLQUOTE: Eric Pinkham,Vice President,PartnershipDevelopment29


WE MANAGE MORE THAN $300 MILLION IN ANNUAL MOTORSPORTSINVESTMENTS. WE PRACTICE MULTIPLE MARKETING DISCIPLINES INMOTORSPORTS FROM STRATEGY TO SOCIAL MEDIA, EXPERIENTIALTO EVENTS, DESIGN TO DIGITAL. WE PROVIDE INDUSTRY ACCESSTO SOME OF THE WORLD’S BEST KNOWN BRANDS AND THEIRPARTNER AGENCIES.


“2012 WAS A STRONG YEAR FOR JOHNNIE WALKER. THECLIENT’S TAILORED PROGRAM ASSETS ENABLED US TOCREATE FRESH, COMPELLING CONTENT AND EXPERIENCESFOR TARGET CONSUMERS.”In 2012, Johnnie Walker continued to drive itsassociation with <strong>the</strong> style <strong>and</strong> sophistication ofFormula 1 <strong>and</strong> its partnership with VodafoneMcL<strong>are</strong>n Mercedes. Linking two iconic br<strong>and</strong>s,we worked with Johnnie Walker to fur<strong>the</strong>renhance its global activation program StepInside <strong>the</strong> Circuit.Walker Responsible Drinking AmbassadorMika Häkkinen in key regions to engageconsumers <strong>and</strong> stakeholders. The ResponsibleDrinking campaign, Join <strong>the</strong> Pact, was alsoboosted by events such as <strong>the</strong> World’s MostPowerful Signature driving stunt with LewisHamilton.Designed to reach consumers on global, regional The numbers speak to <strong>the</strong> success of <strong>the</strong><strong>and</strong> local levels, <strong>the</strong> campaign offers unrivaled program; 121 million broadcast impressions,access to <strong>the</strong> glamorous lifestyles of Jenson<strong>and</strong> 190,000 online impressions for StepButton <strong>and</strong> Lewis Hamilton. The aim was toInside <strong>the</strong> Circuit, <strong>com</strong>plemented by pushinginspire, engage <strong>and</strong> reward consumers through closer to 1 million signatures for <strong>the</strong> Join <strong>the</strong>integrated channels such as behind-<strong>the</strong>-scenes Pact campaign.digital broadcast content <strong>and</strong> once-in-alifetimeevents, where winners could experience LEFT: Johnnie Walker<strong>the</strong> true meaning of Step Inside <strong>the</strong> Circuit.br<strong>and</strong>ing on <strong>the</strong> McL<strong>are</strong>n33Complementing Step Inside <strong>the</strong> Circuit, weMP4-27 wing mirrorchampioned <strong>the</strong> br<strong>and</strong>’s Responsible DrinkingABOVE LEFT: Lewisprogram through innovative activations thatHamilton’s Johnniedelivered key messages to consumers.Walker br<strong>and</strong>edhelmet visorEvents in Monaco <strong>and</strong> Singapore perfectlyencapsulated <strong>the</strong> glamour of Johnnie Walker.ABOVE RIGHT: JohnnieWe helped to manage <strong>and</strong> showcase <strong>the</strong> br<strong>and</strong>’s Walker leverages itsassets through multiple channels. Broadcastassets through socialepisodes released just before <strong>the</strong> race weekend mediadrove aw<strong>are</strong>ness on a global scale, whileconsumers from different markets were brought QUOTE: Matttoge<strong>the</strong>r <strong>and</strong> given unique <strong>and</strong> luxurious F1Dennington, Accountexperiences. We also worked with Johnnie Director, JMI


LG made a major shift this season with a transitionfrom br<strong>and</strong> aw<strong>are</strong>ness to purchase preference.Focusing on return on investments was a majorobjective this season as we sought to engage moreconsumers via in-market touchpoints.Cutting edge technology has always been ahallmark of LG’s products, <strong>and</strong> this year we workedto showcase this technology to Formula 1 fans atbespoke LG Technology Centres at-track. With afocus on <strong>the</strong> fan experience, we created a state-of<strong>the</strong>-artenvironment where F1 fans interacted withLG’s newest television – <strong>the</strong> Cinema 3D SMARTTV - <strong>and</strong> highlighted <strong>the</strong>ir 3D technology throughF1 <strong>the</strong>med video games. In addition to enhancingLG’s at-track experience, we helped create <strong>the</strong> firstF1 <strong>the</strong>med Facebook contest, in which fans had <strong>the</strong>opportunity to win a trip to Silverstone for a VIP4ABOVE: LG CrescentStreet Gr<strong>and</strong> PrixFestival in Montreal at<strong>the</strong> FORMULA 1 GRANDPRIX DU CANADA 2012RIGHT: LG signageon track at <strong>the</strong> 2012FORMULA 1 KOREANGRAND PRIXQUOTE: Oliver Mitchell,Account Director, JMI“THROUGH EXPERIENTIALZONES AT-TRACK, ANDMULTIPLE CONSUMERFACING PROMOTIONS,LG HAS USED 2012 TOENGAGE WITH FANS USINGITS F1 ASSETS TO HELPDRIVE BRAND AFFINITYTHROUGH ASSOCIATIONWITH THE SPORT.”experience at <strong>the</strong> 2012 FORMULA 1 SANTANDERBRITISH GRAND PRIX.In 2012 we continued to drive maximum value forLG from its F1 sponsorship at both global <strong>and</strong> locallevels. LG received more than 45,000 seconds ofexposure on <strong>the</strong> F1 Global Broadcast, putting <strong>the</strong>mon track to surpass <strong>the</strong> previous year’s numbersfor <strong>the</strong> fourth successive year. At a local level, attrackactivation has given F1 fans <strong>the</strong> opportunityto engage directly with LG products, continuing todrive increases in consumer purchasing preference.


RIGHT: The LiftMasterGarage at Texas MotorSpeedwayBOTTOM RIGHT:The LiftMaster No. 1Chevrolet driven by 2010Daytona 500 winnerJamie McMurrayQUOTE: Lori Zinaich,Account Director, JMIWe were excited to wel<strong>com</strong>eLiftMaster, <strong>the</strong> world’s #1professionally installed garage dooropener br<strong>and</strong>, to our family of clientsthis year. Heading into 2012, LiftMasterwas looking for a way to maximize itsNASCAR investment <strong>and</strong> to exp<strong>and</strong> itsrelationship with Earnhardt Ganassi Racing.LiftMaster turned to us to help facilitate growth<strong>and</strong> to turn its current NASCAR assets into an evenbigger success.“2012 WAS A BREAKTHROUGH YEAR FORLIFTMASTER RACING. AFTER A YEAR OF TIGHTCOLLABORATION, ALL KEY METRICS WERE EXCEEDED,WHICH RESULTED IN A MULTI-YEAR RENEWAL OFLIFTMASTER’S CORE NASCAR MARKETING PLATFORMAND PARTNERSHIPS.”We began our relationship with LiftMaster byhelping to preserve its partnership withEarnhardt Ganassi Racing. Moving forward to 2013<strong>and</strong> beyond, we will help to manage, <strong>and</strong> maximize,LiftMaster’s partnerships associated with LiftMasterPole Day during <strong>the</strong> Coca-Cola 600 race weekendat Charlotte Motor Speedway, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> LiftMasterGarage at Texas Motor Speedway. In additionto executing all on-site activation <strong>and</strong> regionalprogramming with LiftMaster’s 4,000 independentdealers, we will also continue to facilitate <strong>the</strong>relationship with 2010 Daytona 500 winner,Jamie McMurray <strong>and</strong> Earnhardt Ganassi Racing.The value that LiftMaster earned throughNASCAR this year was impressive - $4.3 millionin media equivalency value, 4,500 product trialdemonstrations, 2,400 new ‘likes’ via Facebookpromotion <strong>and</strong> 286 million impressions. Weanticipate increasing all of <strong>the</strong>se numbers fur<strong>the</strong>rin 2013.37


Looking tomaximize <strong>the</strong>ROI that Formula1 exposurecould bring forits consumerschedule was devised that served both br<strong>and</strong>s withcoherence <strong>and</strong> point-of-consumption relevance.We <strong>the</strong>n worked with Vodafone McL<strong>are</strong>n Mercedesto implement <strong>the</strong> strategy, producing multiple<strong>com</strong>munications assets for <strong>the</strong> br<strong>and</strong>s to supportproduct <strong>and</strong> geographical plans. Below <strong>the</strong> line,“THE CONTENT PRODUCED THROUGHPARTNERSHIP WITH THE VODAFONEMcLAREN MERCEDES TEAM HAS BEENTHE MOST POPULAR CONTENT POSTEDIN THE LAST QUARTER. IT’S ALSOEXTENDED MAXIMUSCLE REACH IN THESOCIAL MEDIA SPACE BY OVER A MILLION.”38healthc<strong>are</strong> br<strong>and</strong> portfolio,GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)needed to implement a visualidentity strategy that wasflexible, yet not confusing forconsumers across two nutritionalhealthc<strong>are</strong> br<strong>and</strong>s. We worked withGSK br<strong>and</strong>s Lucozade <strong>and</strong> MaxiMuscle tomap out how an association with VodafoneMcL<strong>are</strong>n Mercedes could achieve <strong>com</strong>plementarybr<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> product positioning objectives inconsumers’ eyes.An on-car, on-driver <strong>and</strong> ‘in-h<strong>and</strong>’ br<strong>and</strong>ingpoint of sale, digital media, <strong>and</strong> social mediaactivities paid dividends for both br<strong>and</strong>s. As <strong>are</strong>sult of <strong>the</strong> defined strategy <strong>and</strong> execution, bothLucozade <strong>and</strong> MaxiMuscle <strong>are</strong> planning a fullcalendar of activities <strong>and</strong> additional promotions for2013 <strong>and</strong> beyond.LEFT: MaxiMuscle on <strong>the</strong> rear wing of <strong>the</strong>Vodafone McL<strong>are</strong>n MercedesABOVE: Lewis Hamilton with LucozadeRecovery FormulationQUOTE: Aurélie Donzelot, CommunicationsManager, JMI


WE WORK IN MOTORSPORTS. DEDICATING OURSELVESTO UNDERSTANDING OUR CLIENTS’ NEEDS AND THEBUSINESS ENVIRONMENTS OF ALL MAJOR RACESERIES. THIS ENABLES US TO NAVIGATE BRANDS ANDCOMPANIES THROUGH A CONTINUALLY CHANGINGSPORT. FORMULA 1, GRAND-AM, INDYCAR, MOTOGP,NASCAR, THE WORLD ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIPAND THE WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP, TO NAME AFEW – WE UNDERSTAND THEM ALL.


RIGHT: The Mazda RX-8participating in <strong>the</strong>GRAND-AM Rolex SportsCar SeriesBELOW: MazdaP2 Prototype Car<strong>com</strong>peting in AmericanLe Mans SeriesQUOTE: Mo Murray,Senior Director, JMI“MAZDA HAS A RICH MOTORSPORTSHERITAGE AND WE’VE CONTINUEDTO TRANSLATE THIS THROUGH THEIRMOTORSPORTS PROGRAMS LAYING AFOUNDATION FOR FUTURE SUCCESS.”In August of 2012, we were pleased to wel<strong>com</strong>eMazda to our family of clients. As <strong>the</strong> motorsportsagency of record for Mazda North AmericanOperations, we provide strategic guidance toMazda <strong>and</strong> streng<strong>the</strong>n marketing <strong>com</strong>municationsefforts between <strong>the</strong> Mazda br<strong>and</strong>, its vehicle line<strong>and</strong> its motorsports program.Mazda has a rich motorsports heritage, being <strong>the</strong>only Asian carmaker to win <strong>the</strong> prestigious Le Mans24 Hour race, <strong>and</strong> continues to build on that todaywith a broad scope of programs from grassrootsthrough <strong>the</strong> development stages of professional<strong>racing</strong>. The Mazda Road to Indy driver developmentprogram <strong>and</strong> a well-orchestrated toplevel sportscar program has delivered23 wins in <strong>the</strong> Daytona 24 Hours race.Our goal is to build on that successwith a strategic <strong>com</strong>munications planthat will celebrate this success amonga wide audience of discerning carbuyers <strong>and</strong> ‘Zoom Zoom’ enthusiasts.Working in conjunction with <strong>the</strong> <strong>WPP</strong> agencygroup, Garage Team Mazda, we leverageour expertise through research, marketing<strong>com</strong>munications, partnership development,program management <strong>and</strong> strategy <strong>and</strong>consultancy to help maximize current assets, whilealso giving direction for <strong>the</strong> future. We <strong>are</strong> proud tobe part of this team as we merge racetrack successwith powerful product marketing.2


“RACE FANS 4 FREEDOMSET OUT TO BUILD ACOMMUNITY OF RACE FANSWHO SHARE SIMILAR COREVALUES, AND IT’S BEEN VERYREWARDING TO WATCHTHEIR COMMUNITY GROW.”In 2012, Race Fans 4 Freedom (RF4F) soughtour expertise to help build relationships withrace fans. Generating aw<strong>are</strong>ness to its cause,Race Fans 4 Freedom focused on a messagecentered on <strong>the</strong> principles of personalresponsibility, teamwork <strong>and</strong> <strong>com</strong>petitionto engage race fans at-track in a fun, noninvasiveway.We worked to engage race fans throughcongenial br<strong>and</strong> ambassadors, entertaininggames <strong>and</strong> useful incentives. Along withdesigning <strong>and</strong> managing <strong>the</strong> logistics of oneof <strong>the</strong> most eye-catching fan experiences inmotorsports, we also organized <strong>and</strong> executedfan engagement initiatives across multipleAmerican race series.The relationships generated for Race Fans 4Freedom in 2012 laid <strong>the</strong> groundwork for a<strong>com</strong>munity that continues to grow in pursuitof celebrating America’s best.LEFT & BOTTOM45RIGHT: RF4F br<strong>and</strong>edmerch<strong>and</strong>iseTOP: The RF4F at-trackdisplay transporterMIDDLE: Fansinteracting with RF4Fdisplay at CharlotteMotor SpeedwayQUOTE: CraigHuffman, SeniorDirector, ExperientialMarketing, JMI


In <strong>the</strong> high octane environment of Formula 1it’s important for drivers to stay cool underpressure; Rexona was able to help <strong>the</strong> Lotus F1Team by providing <strong>the</strong>m with <strong>the</strong>ir top-of-<strong>the</strong>-lineantiperspirants. Rexona’s br<strong>and</strong> messaging wascentered on <strong>the</strong> br<strong>and</strong>’s expert technology, greatambition, passion <strong>and</strong> excellence in performance.Through this messaging, Rexona sought to increasecustomer preference <strong>and</strong> aw<strong>are</strong>ness through <strong>the</strong>ircredentials as <strong>the</strong> br<strong>and</strong> that ‘won’t let you down.’We helped Rexona create a multi-platformcampaign that could be customized for individualmarkets. Focusing on Rexona’s messaging of‘Performance’ <strong>and</strong> ‘No Quit’ we helped execute amessage that could be used through-<strong>the</strong>-line: inTVCs, Out Of Home, in-store retail promotions, <strong>and</strong>onsite sampling experiences. The Rotterdam CityRacing activation was a perfect demonstration ofthis integrated approach.media focus, Pitcrew 360. The campaign was adigital program that used Facebook <strong>and</strong> Twitter topresent fans with exclusive <strong>and</strong> ‘behind <strong>the</strong> scenes’content focusing on <strong>the</strong> unsung heroes of an F1team: engineers, mechanics <strong>and</strong> support crew.Our Rexona journalist allowed us to cover latestteam news <strong>and</strong> insights from within <strong>the</strong> garage,supplemented by various podcasts <strong>and</strong> sound bitesrecorded with key Lotus F1 Team personnel. Wehelped promote this page through different mediaoutlets, Lotus F1-owned channels, F1 bloggers <strong>and</strong>lifestyle journals which brought <strong>the</strong> digital contentto a new range of consumers.With <strong>the</strong> use of social media on <strong>the</strong> rise, Rexonaestablished itself with an on-br<strong>and</strong> look into<strong>the</strong> world of F1, giving fans <strong>the</strong> opportunitythrough Facebook <strong>and</strong> Twitter to access exclusiveinformation <strong>and</strong> content in a fun <strong>and</strong> engaging waythat will carry into 2013.“WE WITNESSED A HUNGER FROMMARKETS TO USE THE PROGRAM FORINCREASING BRAND PENETRATIONWITH A FOCUS ON DRIVING TO RETAIL.”Additionally, we executed a series of br<strong>and</strong>edvideos that coupled well with Rexona’s socialRIGHT: Romain Grosjeanat <strong>the</strong> Fairmont Hairpinin Monte CarloLEFT: Rexona br<strong>and</strong>ingon The Lotus F1 TeamQUOTE: Willem Dinger,Account Director, JMI46


“THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP, WE WEREABLE TO CREATE STRATEGIC ACTIVATIONPROGRAMS TO HELP POSITION SUBWAY ASTHE LEADER IN FAST, HEALTHY DINING.”As our longest tenured client, we underst<strong>and</strong> thatSUBWAY® places high emphasis on receivingincreased media value through all sponsorshipactivities. In order to effectively leverage itsNASCAR program, SUBWAY® integrated nationalbr<strong>and</strong> messaging into its <strong>racing</strong> assets. SUBWAY®maximized <strong>the</strong> ‘Famous Fans’ throughout <strong>the</strong>season to promote <strong>the</strong>ir events.Our priority was creating opportunities forSUBWAY® to bring all of its marketing assetstoge<strong>the</strong>r through two entitlement races in2012. The Subway Fresh Fit 500 at PhoenixInternational Raceway allowed us <strong>the</strong> opportunityto incorporate NFL superstar, Ndamukong Suh,NASCAR driver, Carl Edwards, <strong>and</strong> SUBWAY®spokesperson, J<strong>are</strong>d Fogle into <strong>the</strong> entitlement.The JMI-designed race logo <strong>and</strong> SUBWAY®<strong>the</strong>med No. 99 Roush Fenway Ford were idealfinishing touches.Through a partnership with Coca-Cola, SUBWAY®titled its fourth consecutive NASCAR NationwideSeries summer race at Daytona InternationalSpeedway. At this event, Subway honored ColonelGregory Gadson, Purple Heart recipient <strong>and</strong> starin <strong>the</strong> movie Battleship, as <strong>the</strong> Gr<strong>and</strong> Marshal.As we approach 2013, we expect to deliver new<strong>and</strong> unique ways for SUBWAY® to continue toeffectively use <strong>the</strong>ir NASCAR platform.ABOVE: Ndamukong Suh,Carl Edwards <strong>and</strong> J<strong>are</strong>dFogle during <strong>the</strong> SubwayFresh Fit 500 at PhoenixInternational RacewayLEFT: Subway on <strong>the</strong> No.99 Roush Fenway Ford at<strong>the</strong> SubwayFresh Fit 500QUOTE: Courtney Boggs,Account Director, JMI49


HOW DO WE DO IT? OUR PEOPLE AND OURPARTNERS. OUR FORMULA FOR SUCCESS ISTHAT SIMPLE. WE HIRE TALENTED INDIVIDUALSWHO EXCEL IN THEIR FIELD. OUR AGENCY ISLED BY ZAK BROWN AND A TEAM OF HIGHLYEXPERIENCED SENIOR MANAGEMENT FROMACROSS THE INDUSTRY. JMI BENEFITS FROMINVESTOR PARTNERS SPIRE CAPITAL, CREDITSUISSE, AND <strong>WPP</strong> - THE WORLD’S LARGESTCOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES GROUP.


UBS enjoyed a third fulfilling season as a GlobalPartner of Formula 1 in 2012, as br<strong>and</strong> recognition<strong>and</strong> event marketing continued to be a focus ateach Gr<strong>and</strong> Prix.In 2012, we continued to raise <strong>the</strong> st<strong>and</strong>ard of F1events as current <strong>and</strong> prospective UBS clientswere treated to a VIP level experience at 19 races.We worked closely with UBS <strong>and</strong> Mercedes GPto maximize F1 assets <strong>and</strong> ensure <strong>the</strong> dem<strong>and</strong>inglevel of detail necessary for an unforgettablerace weekend. The program achieved an averagesatisfaction rating of 9.2 out of 10 from internalquality surveys conducted by client advisers <strong>and</strong>hosts after each race weekend.The successful relationship between UBS <strong>and</strong>famed F1 broadcaster James Allen remained a corefeature of <strong>the</strong> <strong>com</strong>munications program. This hasproven an effective platform for UBS to own <strong>the</strong>strategy content topic, enabling parallels to bedrawn between F1 <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> business of banking <strong>and</strong>financial management.“WE HELPED UBS DELIVER ACOMPREHENSIVE ACTIVATIONPROGRAM FOCUSED ON PROVIDINGCLIENTS ORIGINAL EXPERIENCES ATFORMULA 1 WEEKENDS.”We proudly celebrated <strong>the</strong> second season of UBSpartnering with Run That Track, <strong>the</strong> unofficialrunning club of <strong>the</strong> F1 <strong>com</strong>munity. This program,which generates funds for <strong>the</strong> Make-A-WishFoundation®, continues to be a source of pride forUBS which has seen a 20 percent increase in <strong>the</strong>number of runners in 2012.We also helped UBS drive br<strong>and</strong> recognitionwith track signage resulting in more than 34,000seconds of exposure, making UBS one of <strong>the</strong> topthree sponsors during <strong>the</strong> season.LEFT: Start of <strong>the</strong> 2012FORMULA 1 UBS CHINESEGRAND PRIXTOP RIGHT: UBS PaddockClub hospitality suitein ChinaTOP LEFT: Run That Trackin HungaryQUOTE: Cl<strong>are</strong> Todd,Account Director, JMI53


United <strong>Auto</strong>sports (UAS) continued its journey in2012 with an impressive driver line-up behind <strong>the</strong>wheels of two McL<strong>are</strong>n MP4-12C GT3s <strong>and</strong> an AudiUltra LMS R8.a strong underst<strong>and</strong>ing of what it means to runan international race team, maintain industryrelationships <strong>and</strong> keep his finger on <strong>the</strong> pulse of <strong>the</strong>motorsports world.The trio of drivers contesting <strong>the</strong> BlancpainEndurance Series in <strong>the</strong> McL<strong>are</strong>n included Le Mans24 Hour winner <strong>and</strong> double American Le MansSeries champion, David Brabham; Alvaro P<strong>are</strong>nte ofMcL<strong>are</strong>n, a GP2 race winner <strong>and</strong> British Formula 3Champion; <strong>and</strong> talented British youngster, 22-yearold Matt Bell.In <strong>the</strong> sister car was ex-Formula One <strong>and</strong> IndyCarracer <strong>and</strong> Le Mans 24 Hours winner, Mark Blundell,<strong>and</strong> United <strong>Auto</strong>sports co-owner, Zak Brown.After a successful end to <strong>the</strong> British GTChampionship season, United <strong>Auto</strong>sports is setto stamp its intent on <strong>the</strong> 2013 campaign with <strong>the</strong>announcement that <strong>the</strong> team will run <strong>the</strong> highly<strong>com</strong>petitive Audi R8 LMS Ultra GT3 alongside <strong>the</strong>McL<strong>are</strong>n MP4 12C GT3s.JMI continues to support <strong>the</strong> team through creativeservices <strong>and</strong> partnership development initiatives,enabling current <strong>and</strong> potential clients to getup close to motorsports <strong>and</strong> enjoy an insider’sperspective. The interaction between JMI <strong>and</strong>United <strong>Auto</strong>sports allows Zak Brown to maintainLEFT: United<strong>Auto</strong>sports unveils <strong>the</strong>McL<strong>are</strong>n MP4-12C GT3 toguests at <strong>the</strong> McL<strong>are</strong>nLondon showroomABOVE: The MP4-12C ontrack during <strong>the</strong> Blancpain55BOTTOMEndurance Series


BELOW: The No. 99 RoushFenway Ford team atKentucky SpeedwayBOTTOM RIGHT: UPSRacing Twitter“THROUGH CREATIVE HOSPITALITY EVENTS,COMMUNICATION PROGRAMS AND TRACKSIDE SERVICES,WE WERE ABLE TO REINFORCE NASCAR AS A VALUABLESPONSORSHIP PLATFORM FOR UPS.”QUOTE: Alexis Kinch,CommunicationsExecutive, JMIIn 2012, UPS began its 13th season as an OfficialPartner of NASCAR <strong>and</strong> its fourth season as apartner of Roush Fenway Racing. The centerpieceof <strong>the</strong> program remains UPS Trackside Services,which h<strong>and</strong>les all in-bound <strong>and</strong> out-boundpackage volume within <strong>the</strong> NASCARgarage. In addition to TracksideServices, UPS focused on customer<strong>and</strong> employee entertainment aswell as enhancements to its socialmedia program.New in 2012, UPS launched‘Ideas that ChangedNASCAR,’ an advertisingcampaign that broughttoge<strong>the</strong>r NASCAR history<strong>and</strong> UPS messagingto celebrate howlogistics have helpedadvance <strong>the</strong> sportover <strong>the</strong> years. Wecontributed towardsUPS <strong>com</strong>munications objectives through <strong>the</strong>creation of a social media promotion that increasedfan engagement for <strong>the</strong> UPS Trackside Servicesprogram. The Twitter sweepstakes allowed fansto win a prize for tweeting a picture of <strong>the</strong> UPStrackside mini-package car. We also continuedto deliver outst<strong>and</strong>ing customer <strong>and</strong> employeeentertainment while introducing a new VIPprogram to each market. This allowed UPS toprovide select customers <strong>and</strong> employees exclusiveaccess to <strong>the</strong> pit <strong>and</strong> garage <strong>are</strong>as, delivered byNASCAR personalities during race weekends.We helped wel<strong>com</strong>e a new member to <strong>the</strong> UPSfamily this year as Carl Edwards joined <strong>the</strong> team.Carl played an important role in key UPS eventsthroughout <strong>the</strong> season <strong>and</strong> drove an excitingrace in <strong>the</strong> No. 99 UPS Ford Fusion at KentuckySpeedway. In 2013, we anticipate continuedsuccess as we deliver strategic counseling, topshelfevent execution, increased focus on socialmedia <strong>and</strong> incorporating sustainability into <strong>the</strong> UPSTrackside Services program.56


LEFT: The Verizon VirtualGarage at IndianapolisMotor Speedway during<strong>the</strong> Indianapolis 500RIGHT: The No. 12 TeamPenske Chevrolet drivenby Will Power at <strong>the</strong>Toyota Gr<strong>and</strong> Prix ofLong Beach, CAQUOTE: Rick Cuellar,Senior Director, JMIOne of <strong>the</strong> biggest br<strong>and</strong>s in IndyCar, Verizonwanted to find a way to highlight its technologicalinnovations within <strong>the</strong> sport while continuing toplay a key role in enhancing <strong>the</strong> fan experience.The pioneering Verizon Virtual Garage – aninteractive tour that allows fans to unlock unique<strong>racing</strong> content – <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> improved IndyCar MobileApp, challenged us to look for ways to increaseaw<strong>are</strong>ness among IndyCar fans.“OUR TEAM DEVELOPED THE STRATEGYTHAT HELPED VERIZON CAPITALIZE ONITS MOTORSPORT INVESTMENTS.”We worked with Verizon to elevate its partnershipwith Team Penske <strong>and</strong> status as <strong>the</strong> OfficialWireless Service Provider of IndyCar. After takingcontrol of Verizon’s Virtual Garage we workedto identify <strong>the</strong> highest traffic <strong>are</strong>as at each racetrack, while increasing <strong>the</strong> amount <strong>and</strong> type ofsignage for <strong>the</strong> virtual tour. Additionally, we placedviewing forums in <strong>the</strong> Penskepit box to better demonstrate<strong>the</strong> capabilities of <strong>the</strong> IndyCarMobile App – making Verizonmore than just a name on a car.58Verizon also looked to us to reevaluate its eventmarketing strategy. By shifting <strong>the</strong> program totarget key decision makers for exclusive at-trackevents, we helped Verizon develop <strong>the</strong> rightrelationships with <strong>the</strong> right people at <strong>the</strong> right time.By season’s end, <strong>the</strong> Verizon Virtual Garage Toursaw an increase in participation by more than30 percent, while downloads of <strong>the</strong> VerizonIndyCar Mobile App increased by 100 percent.We helped increase <strong>the</strong> number of C-levelattendees for Verizon’s B2B event marketingprogram by 40 percent; results that reflect one of<strong>the</strong> most successful seasons to date for Verizon.


If God had meant for us to walk, why did he give us feet that fit car pedals?Stirling Moss


capabilitiesBUSINESS-TO-BUSINESSIt’s who you know. The hidden gem of motorsportsmarketing is how smart br<strong>and</strong>s turn sponsorshipsinto au<strong>the</strong>ntic partnerships. We help our clientsspark business-to-business relationships that work.As an agency we have created some of <strong>the</strong> mostmutually beneficial partnerships in motorsports.EXPERIENTIAL MARKETINGFrom creating <strong>the</strong> concept, to building it, tologistics – our experiential marketing departmen<strong>the</strong>lps br<strong>and</strong>s touch millions of consumers bothat <strong>and</strong> away from tracks. The success of ourexperiential ideas <strong>and</strong> operations <strong>com</strong>e fromdecades of motorsports experience that we put towork for our clients.COMMUNICATIONSAt <strong>the</strong> heart of great marketing campaigns lies awell planned integrated <strong>com</strong>munications strategy.Big ideas <strong>and</strong> original content <strong>are</strong> what we loveto create. Our <strong>com</strong>munications expertise inmotorsports brings <strong>the</strong>m to life in an environmentwe know best.SOCIAL MEDIASocial media, it’s revolutionizing <strong>the</strong> way peopleinteract with live sports. Our social media practicegoes beyond simply creating <strong>and</strong> managingcontent. Research, strategy, execution, <strong>and</strong>measurement help foster <strong>the</strong> type of interactionthat fans crave <strong>and</strong> br<strong>and</strong>s value.DESIGNWe design to champion <strong>and</strong> celebrate a br<strong>and</strong>through motorsports. Whe<strong>the</strong>r core creative, carpaint schemes <strong>and</strong> liveries, marketing collateral,a race logo or track signage; it takes motorsportsdesign experience to brea<strong>the</strong> visual life into eachelement of a motorsports marketing campaign.SPONSORSHIP NEGOTIATIONWe negotiate superior deals that deliveroutst<strong>and</strong>ing value. Experience <strong>and</strong> relationships<strong>are</strong> <strong>the</strong> foundation of our performance <strong>and</strong> wehave a portfolio that proves our track record. Ourexecutive team is at <strong>the</strong> forefront of <strong>the</strong> industry<strong>and</strong> focused on client value.DIGITALMotorsports marketing is undergoing a digitalrevolution <strong>and</strong> it’s changing <strong>the</strong> way br<strong>and</strong>s reachconsumers. We have <strong>the</strong> information, experience<strong>and</strong> expertise to guide br<strong>and</strong>s through <strong>the</strong> digitalmotorsports journey <strong>and</strong> apply relevant solutionsthrough web, social <strong>and</strong> mobile channels.EVENT MARKETINGA perfect day at <strong>the</strong> track <strong>com</strong>es from knowinghow to organize <strong>and</strong> execute a magical experience.From driver appearances, pit tours, catering,shuttles, <strong>and</strong> entertainment – <strong>the</strong>se aspects, alongwith travel <strong>and</strong> tickets, require years of experience,planning <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> expert knowledge of JMI.STRATEGY & CONSULTANCYWhe<strong>the</strong>r providing insights for current clients orreviewing a corporation’s sponsorship investments,we leverage years of research, data <strong>and</strong> analyticstwinned with industry knowledge to ensure everyconcept is on br<strong>and</strong>, on strategy <strong>and</strong> on target.63


DAVID WEBBPRESIDENT, INTERNATIONALfootprint; in 2002 only 12 percent of races were inAsia, today it boasts 40 percent of <strong>the</strong> calendar.The series will <strong>com</strong>plete BRIC representation in2014 with <strong>the</strong> addition of Russia, which will alsobode well for <strong>the</strong> series’ global marketability.As soon as I started at JMI, I realized it’s all about<strong>the</strong> people. We wouldn’t be able to acquire <strong>and</strong>retain our clients if we didn’t have <strong>the</strong> best people.Our <strong>com</strong>pany is filled with enthusiasm, class,energy <strong>and</strong> passion, which create a fantasticatmosphere to work in.The type of sponsor has changed consistentlyover <strong>the</strong> years <strong>and</strong> it’s interesting to see <strong>the</strong>trends in F1. Sponsorship is cyclical <strong>and</strong> wenow see more FMCG <strong>and</strong> CPG br<strong>and</strong>s – CLEAR,Johnnie Walker, Lucozade, MaxiMuscle <strong>and</strong>Rexona – investing in motorsports. This lifecycleWe have witnessed a renewed focus by br<strong>and</strong>sinvolved in sports sponsorships. The recession iscontinuing to play out, budgets <strong>are</strong> being closelyexamined <strong>and</strong> strategy alignment is essential.Br<strong>and</strong>s now have to align much tighter to gainof br<strong>and</strong>s proves that F1 is an enduring marketingplatform. Having touched every industry whileproviding our experience <strong>and</strong> expertise efficiently,reaching 187 territories through F1, we believe it’sjust <strong>the</strong> tip of <strong>the</strong> iceberg.integrate a br<strong>and</strong> in a meaningful <strong>and</strong> naturalthat return on investment <strong>and</strong> as a <strong>com</strong>panywe recognize this <strong>and</strong> deliver. The days of justputting a decal on a car <strong>are</strong> gone; it is now atailored solution due to <strong>the</strong> growing number of<strong>com</strong>munication channels.Future trends for F1 <strong>are</strong> likely to involve healthc<strong>are</strong><strong>and</strong> increased automotive interest, which is atestament to <strong>the</strong> power of motorsports <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>opportunities it can provide. I’m proud to beinvolved with <strong>the</strong> industry leader in motorsportsJON FLACKCOO & PRESIDENT, AMERICASway. Four out of five casual fans, for example,can recall <strong>the</strong> sponsors of <strong>the</strong>ir favorite drivers.Building on endemic fan loyalty means we <strong>are</strong>able to activate through <strong>the</strong> performers <strong>and</strong> tell abr<strong>and</strong> story that has substance <strong>and</strong> au<strong>the</strong>nticity;one reason why two out of three fans accept thatdrivers use <strong>the</strong> products <strong>the</strong>y endorse.Formula 1 TM is set up for growth; it is a<strong>com</strong>mercially focused property <strong>and</strong> I don’t believe<strong>the</strong>re is ano<strong>the</strong>r sport that is able to offer partners<strong>the</strong> exposure to such great assets. Over <strong>the</strong> pastdecade F1 has exp<strong>and</strong>ed its geographic racemarketing <strong>and</strong> look forward to seeing us grow.Why, in <strong>the</strong> gr<strong>and</strong> scheme of sportingThird, <strong>the</strong>re is a plethora of assets availablesponsorships, in which br<strong>and</strong>s can link <strong>the</strong>mselvesthrough motorsports, offering br<strong>and</strong>s rich contentto <strong>the</strong> likes of soccer, <strong>the</strong> Olympics, <strong>the</strong> NFLthat works across a number of platforms. NASCAR,or NBA to name a few, do 30 percent of topfor example, is a series that is responding well tobr<strong>and</strong>s choose to invest in <strong>and</strong> market through<strong>the</strong> digital <strong>and</strong> social media agendas, which willmotorsports? It’s a question we’re asked allposition it strongly for <strong>the</strong> future. As a series that<strong>the</strong> time, <strong>and</strong> while we passionately believe inknows its fans <strong>and</strong> sponsors intimately, NASCARmotorsports as a marketing platform, simplehas continued to make positive moves for both.passion is not <strong>the</strong> answer CMOs <strong>are</strong> seeking.Their efforts were validated by <strong>the</strong> announcementThe answer to ‘why motorsports?’ is essentiallythreefold. First, <strong>the</strong>re is globalization inmotorsports. Fans <strong>and</strong> consumers across <strong>the</strong>Americas, Europe, Asia, Middle East <strong>and</strong> BRIC<strong>are</strong> accessible through a mixture of motorsportscategories. We have watched <strong>the</strong> shift to newmarkets over <strong>the</strong> past decade as <strong>the</strong> internationalseries have exp<strong>and</strong>ed <strong>the</strong>ir reach to audiencesbeyond <strong>the</strong>ir traditional fan bases.in late 2012 of an extended broadcast contract withFOX at an increased valuation.At JMI we work hard to underst<strong>and</strong> our sport’s<strong>and</strong> our clients’ audiences. We do this across allseries <strong>and</strong> in all markets to create assets thatdrive customized, creative marketing solutions forbr<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> corporations. That is what drives ourpassion for motorsports marketing <strong>and</strong> that is whatleads 30 percent of br<strong>and</strong>s to choose motorsports65as a marketing platform.Secondly, motorsports offers an opportunity to


ZAK BROWN Founder & Chief Executive OfficerZak Brown launched JMI in 1995 <strong>and</strong> remains its guiding force. A recognizedleader in <strong>the</strong> global motorsports industry, Brown is credited with playing akey role in <strong>the</strong> historic movement that successfully lifted NASCAR’s 50-plusyearban on spirits sponsorship in <strong>racing</strong> in 2005. Brown is acknowledged as aPromo magazine ‘Marketer of <strong>the</strong> Year,’ a member of SportsBusiness Journal’s‘Forty Under 40’ Hall of Fame, BusinessF1 magazine’s ‘Formula One Power List’<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Charlotte Observer’s annual ‘NASCAR’s Power List.’JON FLACK Chief Operating Officer <strong>and</strong> President, AmericasAs COO, Jon Flack oversees JMI’s operational performance <strong>and</strong> managesits global services groups of Marketing Communications <strong>and</strong> Strategy &Consultancy. As President, Americas, Jon provides leadership to ClientServices <strong>and</strong> Partnership Development of <strong>the</strong> Americas business. Flack’sexperience includes positions with SBC Communications <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> ConsecoCorporation where he gained experience managing sponsorships involving<strong>the</strong> National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), National Football League(NFL), Conseco Fieldhouse, IndyCar Series <strong>and</strong> NASCAR.DAVID WEBB President, InternationalDavid Webb is responsible for JMI’s International business, which covers ClientServices <strong>and</strong> Partnership Development activities outside <strong>the</strong> Americas. Webbhas extensive experience in sports marketing <strong>and</strong> <strong>com</strong>es to JMI from <strong>the</strong> RoyalBank of Scotl<strong>and</strong> (RBS), where he served as <strong>the</strong> Head of Group Br<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong>Marketing. He was previously Head of Sponsorship at RBS, managing its titlepartnership with Williams F1 as well as <strong>the</strong> RBS 6 Nations rugby <strong>and</strong> many ofRBS’s golf sponsorships.KEVIN THIMJON Chief Financial Officer & Chief Administrative OfficerKevin Thimjon is responsible for managing <strong>the</strong> Financial, Human Resources<strong>and</strong> Information Technology activities for JMI. He has more than 20 years offinancial management experience <strong>and</strong> a substantial record of success.Thimjon is a certified public accountant <strong>and</strong> has held a number of seniorexecutive positions, including President <strong>and</strong> Chief Financial Officer ofBell Industries <strong>and</strong> Chief Financial Officer of <strong>the</strong> Systems Integration Unitof Stanley Security Solutions.WESLEY ZIRKLE Executive Vice President & General CounselWesley Zirkle serves as JMI’s in-house counsel <strong>and</strong> primary legal advisor. Heis an expert in <strong>the</strong> field of motorsports law <strong>and</strong> has negotiated some of <strong>the</strong>largest <strong>and</strong> most <strong>com</strong>plex transactions in <strong>the</strong> industry. His previous experienceas an attorney includes five years at CMG Worldwide, a leading intellectualproperty management <strong>and</strong> marketing agency representing icons such asJames Dean, George Patton, Marilyn Monroe <strong>and</strong> I NY.MANAGEMENT TEAMTim BamptonSenior Vice PresidentMarketing CommunicationsDebbie CampbellHead of Account TransitionPat CulleitonSenior DirectorFinance & OperationsPaula DavisSenior DirectorHuman ResourcesMikel HartmanSenior Vice PresidentClient Services, AmericasBryan KryderHead of IdeationMat<strong>the</strong>w MarshSenior Vice PresidentPartnership Development, AsiaGreg NordhoffCorporate ControllerEric PinkhamVice PresidentPartnership Development, AmericasClive RichardsSenior Vice PresidentPartnership Development, EMEAAled ReesSenior Vice PresidentStrategy & ConsultancyKevin WarnerHead of Event MarketingDan WieringaSenior DirectorInformation TechnologyBOARD OF DIRECTORSAndrew Armstrong, Jr., Spire CapitalZak Brown, JMIBruce Hern<strong>and</strong>ez, Spire Capital, ChairmanJeff MacDonald, Credit SuisseDavid Schaible, Spire CapitalAndrew Scott, <strong>WPP</strong>GLOBAL ADVISORY BOARDWilliam HanniganFormer President & Chief Operating Officer, AT&TJohn HodgsonFormer Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing &Sales Officer, DuPontKent HusseyFormer Chief Executive Officer & Board Member,Spectrum Br<strong>and</strong>sMichael ListerFormer Chairman & Chief Executive Officer,Jackson Hewitt Tax ServiceRobert MalcolmFormer President, Global Marketing, Sales &Innovation, Diageo plcBryan MossFormer President, Gulfstream AerospaceMike O’DriscollFormer Managing Director, Jaguar67

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