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           A new social campaign and partnership between the NBA’s New Jersey Nets and geolocation platform
           Gowalla developed and facilitated by VaynerMedia that accomplished its market place objectives while
           delivering unexpected results.
           Objectives - There were 3 overarching strategic and tactical objectives
           To prove what geolocation platforms can deliver in the event marketing space.  Specifically:   Will
           the right brand(s) and incentive, combined with a targeted consumer campaign ‘move the needle.’

           To confirm that geolocation is a viable marketing program option, in the broader context of the
           Nets’ rapid strategic marketing commitment to the utilization of social media platforms.  
           Specifically:  The strategic and tactical use of geolocation as an in-market campaign would make the
           Nets the first professional sports team to ‘truly’ embrace geolocation.

           To introduce a new consumer target demographic to Nets basketball, while providing a superb
           experience for Gowalla users.  Specifically:  Can these two brands partner to improve brand loyalty
           and brand equity at a low cost…. i.e., no marketing spend was allocated to traditional marketing
           (e.g., television, radio, print) or typical online marketing (e.g., banner ads, Facebook ads, etc.).  The
           two brand partners, via VaynerMedia, wanted to determine the viability of using Gowalla’s
           community to broadcast the campaign via word of mouth.




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                   Based on the results of this campaign we have developed the following view
                   points:

                   VaynerMedia is convinced that geolocation is a significant business building
                   opportunity for live events and expiring inventory (e.g. hotel rooms, conference
                   tickets, daily deals).

                   As a result,  VaynerMedia hypothesizes that in the near future, many of the major
                   sports teams (and live event organizers) will experiment with geolocation
                   marketing in order to create incremental profits from selling merchandise, food/
                   beverages, parking and other value-added services.




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                                                                                         The New Jersey Nets is a team in the National Basketball
                                                                                         Association, and a VaynerMedia client. Gowalla is a geolocation
                                                                                         platform that allows users to check in to physical destinations
                                                                                         and events, pick up virtual items, and redeem them for real
                                                                                         rewards.VaynerMedia sees a great opportunity for geolocation
                                                                                         in the events space, and we decided to organize a campaign
                                                                                         that would prove that business opportunities exist.
             The Nets                      Gowalla


  What is Geolocation?                                                                                                        Geolocation & Brands

  Gowalla is just one of many geolocation                                                                                    Partnerships between brands and geolocation platforms are
  (also referred to as location-based)                                                                                       starting to become prevalent.
  platforms. These platforms are primarily
  utilized from mobile devices, and allow users
  to check in to and engage with physical
  locations and events. Each platform takes a
  different approach. While some are more
  about the social aspect (e.g. where are my
  friends?), others are more about the gaming
  aspect (e.g. picking up, trading, and dropping
  items).

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                                                                                                                      While VaynerMedia sees excellent value in other
   VaynerMedia’s strategic concept was to utilize                                                                     geolocation platforms,VaynerMedia chose to
                                                                                                                      utilize Gowalla for *one reason: Gowalla places
   Gowalla’s item-based game mechanics to
                                                                                                                      emphasis on virtual items which can be
   place redeemable virtual goods, in the form                                                                        redeemed for tangible prizes, which were
   of Nets tickets, in the New York City area.                                                                        fundamental to VaynerMedia’s concept.
                                                                                                                    *Please note: VaynerMedia co-founder, Gary Vaynerchuk, is an
                                                                                                                    investor in and advisor to Gowalla. With that being said,
 Gowalla dropped 250 pairs of                                                                                       VaynerMedia will always work with the best platforms for our
                                                                                                                    clients. This includes upcoming projects with FourSquare.
 tickets within 75 miles of Izod
 Center, the Nets’ home arena, in
 East Rutherford, New Jersey.                                                                                            This is an item Gowalla
                                                                                                                      created in a partnership with
                                                                                                                       Adobe. Users who received
 The campaign targeted sports                                                                                         this virtual item also received
 themed and outdoors locations                                                                                          a free copy of Adobe CS5.
 in order to reach an audience
 that was either enthusiastic
 about sports or active.                                                                                                                                     This is an item Gowalla created
                                                                                                                                                               in a partnership with Sweet
                                                                                                                                                              Leaf Tea. Users who received
 To extend the experience, virtual                                                                                                                           this virtual item could redeem
 goods redeemable for                                                                                                                                            it for actual cans of tea.
 memorabilia would be given out
 during the game.


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   On April 2, 2010 Gowalla released a post on their blog to officially launch the campaign. The following week, the Nets released
   a press release to highlight the partnership. Soon after these announcements, VaynerMedia began to see buzz on Twitter.




                                                                         While the initial coverage was predominantly positive, one article on Business Insider
                                                                         had a negative title. Near the end of the article, they stated, “If this stunt helps bring
                                                                         fans in, it would [be] good for Gowalla. It would show that it can move
                                                                         consumers.”


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     Buzz on Twitter continued over the next week. VaynerMedia saw positive brand sentiment from fans of other
     franchises in the NBA as well as the NHL. VaynerMedia also saw how surprised Gowalla users were with the
     concept of obtaining a pair of virtual tickets that were redeemable for real tickets to a real New Jersey Nets game.




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          An important driver of the campaign was engagement from both Gowalla and the Nets. The
          exchange below is an example that features one lucky winner, and Andy Ellwood from Gowalla.




  The exchange below is another example that features one more winner, and the Nets brand on Twitter.




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      Virtual Location




  Winners were instructed to enter the IZOD Center and proceed to the box office. Upon arrival, the
  winners were directed to a Gowalla branded table where they were rewarded with t-shirts, stickers, and
  their tickets. We reminded users to check in to the event (top-left graphic above) to have a chance to win one of
  several jerseys the Nets provided for the campaign.



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          Of the 500 seats we allocated to this campaign, we were thrilled to have filled up 76 of them. This
          means 15.2% of Gowalla winners attended the game. We knew we had a great idea and
          exciting product (free entry to an NBA game), but at the same time we understood certain
          limitations that were out of our control.

                                                                       Why We See This As a Success
                                                                       1. This year, the Nets nearly broke the NBA record for most losses
                                                                       in a season, finishing with only twelve wins. The combination of
                                                                       unfortunate injuries and poor performance resulted in the Nets
                                                                       recording the lowest home attendance in the NBA this season.

                                                                       2. The tickets were redeemable for a Monday night game. Games
                                                                       during the week typically draw a lower attendance than during the
                                                                       weekend.

                                                                       3. The IZOD Center is extremely difficult to get to, especially for
                                                                       NYC residents via public transportation - a typical trip features a 45
                                                                       minute commute consisting of both a train and shuttle ride.



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       During the game VaynerMedia
       noticed many pictures being taken
       and many public twitter messages
       being made highlighting the
       experience Gowalla winners were
       having at the game.




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                                                                                     During the game’s halftime, an announcement was
                                                                                     made and displayed on the jumbotron, reminding fans
                                                                                     to check in on Gowalla for a chance to win one of
                                                                                     several signed and unsigned Nets jerseys. Jersey
                                                                                     winners were instructed to proceed to a specific
                                                                                     location in the arena to redeem their rewards.



         We felt that keeping Gowalla winners engaged, and introducing
         the concept of being able to win free Nets merchandise
         through Gowalla to other Nets fans was an important aspect of
         the campaign.




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  After the game, several of the winners commented about their                                                                   Several days later,VaynerMedia saw a conversation
  experiences that night, and thanked both the Nets and Gowalla.                                                                 between two ticket winners who connected at the game.




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    Josh Williams, Gowalla founder & CEO, thought that the backbone of Gowalla’s business model was “... being able to move
    crowds to a single point and time.” As mentioned earlier, Business Insider remarked that “... if this helps bring fans, it would
    show that Gowalla can move consumers.”


    The campaign was able to drive attendance to the game. 15.2% of Gowalla users who redeemed virtual tickets came to the
    game and brought a friend, family member, or significant other with them. Many of these attendees then spent money on
    parking, concessions, and merchandise.


    The user experience continued at the game. 89.5% of winners in attendance checked in upon arrival and were actively
    engaged because of the ability to win a reward. Key point: Engagement doesn’t have to stop at the event!


    Gowalla users found the reward of a Nets ticket as a new and different experience. The campaign brought a demographic
    the New Jersey Nets would never have reached in the first place. Geolocation could open up that opportunity for sports
    organizations and other event holders.


    VaynerMedia found that ticket winners really wanted to talk about the campaign, before, during and after the game. This
    word of mouth publicity gave the Nets additional reach, outside of just Gowalla users themselves. Attendees were also very
    likely to check in at the event, as well as upload photos, and tweet about their experience.




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                                                                            Another key takeaway from this campaign was that
                                                                            VaynerMedia noticed many Gowalla winners purchased
                                                                            concessions. The seats we rewarded these winners with
                                                                            would otherwise have been unused. Filling the seats
                                                                            provided the Nets with the opportunity to profit in the
                                                                            form of parking and merchandise sales, in addition to giving
                                                                            the IZOD Center the opportunity to earn concessions
                                                                            sales.

                                                                            Sports teams and leagues look at “per cap” numbers
                                                                            (average spending per fan per game) as an additional /
                                                                            important source of revenue outside of ticket sales.




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                                                                                                Another key takeaway from this campaign was the ability to create
                                                                                                lifetime value for the Nets brand. This young boy experienced his
                                                                                                first NBA game because of the Nets-Gowalla partnership. Not only
                                                                                                was he able to enjoy the game from great seats, but he also
                                                                                                interacted with one of the team’s mascots, Mini Sly. The quote from
                                                                                                his father speaks for itself!


                                                                                                Lifetime value is an important aspect for any sports franchise,
                                                                                                specifically for the opportunity to drive revenue from attendance of
                                                                                                games, merchandise sales, brand advocacy, and television viewership.




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            All parties are excited about the success of the campaign and are looking forward to many
            similar campaigns throughout the offseason and heading into the 2010-2011 NBA season.

                 Joseph Stetson
                                                "This program proved to be a success on many levels. It enabled us to reach a very desirable target
                                                of active mobile web and social media users. Most of the participants were enjoying Nets basketball
                                                for the first time and we expect most of them to return again to hopefully become lifetime Nets
                                                fans.Through just this pilot program, we have already planned out various extensions and
                                                applications that could benefit multiple business units and marketing initiatives including ticket sales,
                  Nets Basketball               sponsorship activation, advertising, database building and digital applications."
            Senior Director of Marketing

                                                                                                                                                                                    Andy Ellwood
                 “From the moment they walked into the box office, I could immediately tell who the Gowalla winners
             were. They had a huge smile on their face when they saw the Gowalla table and realized that they were
              actually getting to go to an NBA game because of Gowalla. It was the very unique sense of wonder and
              intrigue thinking "What is going to happening next?" And that is something that we are truly excited to
               continue creating for our Users and our partners. We're looking forward to next year's Nets' season!”
                                                                                                                                                                                         Gowalla
                                                                                                                                                                            Director of Business Development

               Gary Vaynerchuk

                                             “The results of this campaign further demonstrate why marketers have understood and embraced
                                             geolocation for their business so quickly, as opposed to other social media platforms such as Twitter
                                             and Facebook.”
                   VaynerMedia
                   Co-Founder




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Early Proof that Geolocation Marketing will Succeed

  • 1. Material cannot be copied is not for publication or use without written permission form VaynerMedia LLC : info@vaynermedia.com Sunday, April 25, 2010
  • 2. 2 A new social campaign and partnership between the NBA’s New Jersey Nets and geolocation platform Gowalla developed and facilitated by VaynerMedia that accomplished its market place objectives while delivering unexpected results. Objectives - There were 3 overarching strategic and tactical objectives To prove what geolocation platforms can deliver in the event marketing space.  Specifically:   Will the right brand(s) and incentive, combined with a targeted consumer campaign ‘move the needle.’ To confirm that geolocation is a viable marketing program option, in the broader context of the Nets’ rapid strategic marketing commitment to the utilization of social media platforms.   Specifically:  The strategic and tactical use of geolocation as an in-market campaign would make the Nets the first professional sports team to ‘truly’ embrace geolocation. To introduce a new consumer target demographic to Nets basketball, while providing a superb experience for Gowalla users.  Specifically:  Can these two brands partner to improve brand loyalty and brand equity at a low cost…. i.e., no marketing spend was allocated to traditional marketing (e.g., television, radio, print) or typical online marketing (e.g., banner ads, Facebook ads, etc.).  The two brand partners, via VaynerMedia, wanted to determine the viability of using Gowalla’s community to broadcast the campaign via word of mouth. Material cannot be copied is not for publication or use without written permission form VaynerMedia LLC : info@vaynermedia.com Sunday, April 25, 2010
  • 3. 3 Based on the results of this campaign we have developed the following view points: VaynerMedia is convinced that geolocation is a significant business building opportunity for live events and expiring inventory (e.g. hotel rooms, conference tickets, daily deals). As a result,  VaynerMedia hypothesizes that in the near future, many of the major sports teams (and live event organizers) will experiment with geolocation marketing in order to create incremental profits from selling merchandise, food/ beverages, parking and other value-added services. Material cannot be copied is not for publication or use without written permission form VaynerMedia LLC : info@vaynermedia.com Sunday, April 25, 2010
  • 4. Material cannot be copied is not for publication or use without written permission form VaynerMedia LLC : info@vaynermedia.com Sunday, April 25, 2010
  • 5. 5 The New Jersey Nets is a team in the National Basketball Association, and a VaynerMedia client. Gowalla is a geolocation platform that allows users to check in to physical destinations and events, pick up virtual items, and redeem them for real rewards.VaynerMedia sees a great opportunity for geolocation in the events space, and we decided to organize a campaign that would prove that business opportunities exist. The Nets Gowalla What is Geolocation? Geolocation & Brands Gowalla is just one of many geolocation Partnerships between brands and geolocation platforms are (also referred to as location-based) starting to become prevalent. platforms. These platforms are primarily utilized from mobile devices, and allow users to check in to and engage with physical locations and events. Each platform takes a different approach. While some are more about the social aspect (e.g. where are my friends?), others are more about the gaming aspect (e.g. picking up, trading, and dropping items). Material cannot be copied is not for publication or use without written permission form VaynerMedia LLC : info@vaynermedia.com Sunday, April 25, 2010
  • 6. 6 While VaynerMedia sees excellent value in other VaynerMedia’s strategic concept was to utilize geolocation platforms,VaynerMedia chose to utilize Gowalla for *one reason: Gowalla places Gowalla’s item-based game mechanics to emphasis on virtual items which can be place redeemable virtual goods, in the form redeemed for tangible prizes, which were of Nets tickets, in the New York City area. fundamental to VaynerMedia’s concept. *Please note: VaynerMedia co-founder, Gary Vaynerchuk, is an investor in and advisor to Gowalla. With that being said, Gowalla dropped 250 pairs of VaynerMedia will always work with the best platforms for our clients. This includes upcoming projects with FourSquare. tickets within 75 miles of Izod Center, the Nets’ home arena, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This is an item Gowalla created in a partnership with Adobe. Users who received The campaign targeted sports this virtual item also received themed and outdoors locations a free copy of Adobe CS5. in order to reach an audience that was either enthusiastic about sports or active. This is an item Gowalla created in a partnership with Sweet Leaf Tea. Users who received To extend the experience, virtual this virtual item could redeem goods redeemable for it for actual cans of tea. memorabilia would be given out during the game. Material cannot be copied is not for publication or use without written permission form VaynerMedia LLC : info@vaynermedia.com Sunday, April 25, 2010
  • 7. 7 On April 2, 2010 Gowalla released a post on their blog to officially launch the campaign. The following week, the Nets released a press release to highlight the partnership. Soon after these announcements, VaynerMedia began to see buzz on Twitter. While the initial coverage was predominantly positive, one article on Business Insider had a negative title. Near the end of the article, they stated, “If this stunt helps bring fans in, it would [be] good for Gowalla. It would show that it can move consumers.” Material cannot be copied is not for publication or use without written permission form VaynerMedia LLC : info@vaynermedia.com Sunday, April 25, 2010
  • 8. 8 Buzz on Twitter continued over the next week. VaynerMedia saw positive brand sentiment from fans of other franchises in the NBA as well as the NHL. VaynerMedia also saw how surprised Gowalla users were with the concept of obtaining a pair of virtual tickets that were redeemable for real tickets to a real New Jersey Nets game. Material cannot be copied is not for publication or use without written permission form VaynerMedia LLC : info@vaynermedia.com Sunday, April 25, 2010
  • 9. 9 An important driver of the campaign was engagement from both Gowalla and the Nets. The exchange below is an example that features one lucky winner, and Andy Ellwood from Gowalla. The exchange below is another example that features one more winner, and the Nets brand on Twitter. Material cannot be copied is not for publication or use without written permission form VaynerMedia LLC : info@vaynermedia.com Sunday, April 25, 2010
  • 10. 10 Virtual Location Winners were instructed to enter the IZOD Center and proceed to the box office. Upon arrival, the winners were directed to a Gowalla branded table where they were rewarded with t-shirts, stickers, and their tickets. We reminded users to check in to the event (top-left graphic above) to have a chance to win one of several jerseys the Nets provided for the campaign. Material cannot be copied is not for publication or use without written permission form VaynerMedia LLC : info@vaynermedia.com Sunday, April 25, 2010
  • 11. 11 Of the 500 seats we allocated to this campaign, we were thrilled to have filled up 76 of them. This means 15.2% of Gowalla winners attended the game. We knew we had a great idea and exciting product (free entry to an NBA game), but at the same time we understood certain limitations that were out of our control. Why We See This As a Success 1. This year, the Nets nearly broke the NBA record for most losses in a season, finishing with only twelve wins. The combination of unfortunate injuries and poor performance resulted in the Nets recording the lowest home attendance in the NBA this season. 2. The tickets were redeemable for a Monday night game. Games during the week typically draw a lower attendance than during the weekend. 3. The IZOD Center is extremely difficult to get to, especially for NYC residents via public transportation - a typical trip features a 45 minute commute consisting of both a train and shuttle ride. Material cannot be copied is not for publication or use without written permission form VaynerMedia LLC : info@vaynermedia.com Sunday, April 25, 2010
  • 12. 12 During the game VaynerMedia noticed many pictures being taken and many public twitter messages being made highlighting the experience Gowalla winners were having at the game. Material cannot be copied is not for publication or use without written permission form VaynerMedia LLC : info@vaynermedia.com Sunday, April 25, 2010
  • 13. 13 During the game’s halftime, an announcement was made and displayed on the jumbotron, reminding fans to check in on Gowalla for a chance to win one of several signed and unsigned Nets jerseys. Jersey winners were instructed to proceed to a specific location in the arena to redeem their rewards. We felt that keeping Gowalla winners engaged, and introducing the concept of being able to win free Nets merchandise through Gowalla to other Nets fans was an important aspect of the campaign. Material cannot be copied is not for publication or use without written permission form VaynerMedia LLC : info@vaynermedia.com Sunday, April 25, 2010
  • 14. 14 After the game, several of the winners commented about their Several days later,VaynerMedia saw a conversation experiences that night, and thanked both the Nets and Gowalla. between two ticket winners who connected at the game. Material cannot be copied is not for publication or use without written permission form VaynerMedia LLC : info@vaynermedia.com Sunday, April 25, 2010
  • 15. 15 Josh Williams, Gowalla founder & CEO, thought that the backbone of Gowalla’s business model was “... being able to move crowds to a single point and time.” As mentioned earlier, Business Insider remarked that “... if this helps bring fans, it would show that Gowalla can move consumers.” The campaign was able to drive attendance to the game. 15.2% of Gowalla users who redeemed virtual tickets came to the game and brought a friend, family member, or significant other with them. Many of these attendees then spent money on parking, concessions, and merchandise. The user experience continued at the game. 89.5% of winners in attendance checked in upon arrival and were actively engaged because of the ability to win a reward. Key point: Engagement doesn’t have to stop at the event! Gowalla users found the reward of a Nets ticket as a new and different experience. The campaign brought a demographic the New Jersey Nets would never have reached in the first place. Geolocation could open up that opportunity for sports organizations and other event holders. VaynerMedia found that ticket winners really wanted to talk about the campaign, before, during and after the game. This word of mouth publicity gave the Nets additional reach, outside of just Gowalla users themselves. Attendees were also very likely to check in at the event, as well as upload photos, and tweet about their experience. Material cannot be copied is not for publication or use without written permission form VaynerMedia LLC : info@vaynermedia.com Sunday, April 25, 2010
  • 16. 16 Another key takeaway from this campaign was that VaynerMedia noticed many Gowalla winners purchased concessions. The seats we rewarded these winners with would otherwise have been unused. Filling the seats provided the Nets with the opportunity to profit in the form of parking and merchandise sales, in addition to giving the IZOD Center the opportunity to earn concessions sales. Sports teams and leagues look at “per cap” numbers (average spending per fan per game) as an additional / important source of revenue outside of ticket sales. Material cannot be copied is not for publication or use without written permission form VaynerMedia LLC : info@vaynermedia.com Sunday, April 25, 2010
  • 17. 17 Another key takeaway from this campaign was the ability to create lifetime value for the Nets brand. This young boy experienced his first NBA game because of the Nets-Gowalla partnership. Not only was he able to enjoy the game from great seats, but he also interacted with one of the team’s mascots, Mini Sly. The quote from his father speaks for itself! Lifetime value is an important aspect for any sports franchise, specifically for the opportunity to drive revenue from attendance of games, merchandise sales, brand advocacy, and television viewership. Material cannot be copied is not for publication or use without written permission form VaynerMedia LLC : info@vaynermedia.com Sunday, April 25, 2010
  • 18. 18 All parties are excited about the success of the campaign and are looking forward to many similar campaigns throughout the offseason and heading into the 2010-2011 NBA season. Joseph Stetson "This program proved to be a success on many levels. It enabled us to reach a very desirable target of active mobile web and social media users. Most of the participants were enjoying Nets basketball for the first time and we expect most of them to return again to hopefully become lifetime Nets fans.Through just this pilot program, we have already planned out various extensions and applications that could benefit multiple business units and marketing initiatives including ticket sales, Nets Basketball sponsorship activation, advertising, database building and digital applications." Senior Director of Marketing Andy Ellwood “From the moment they walked into the box office, I could immediately tell who the Gowalla winners were. They had a huge smile on their face when they saw the Gowalla table and realized that they were actually getting to go to an NBA game because of Gowalla. It was the very unique sense of wonder and intrigue thinking "What is going to happening next?" And that is something that we are truly excited to continue creating for our Users and our partners. We're looking forward to next year's Nets' season!” Gowalla Director of Business Development Gary Vaynerchuk “The results of this campaign further demonstrate why marketers have understood and embraced geolocation for their business so quickly, as opposed to other social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook.” VaynerMedia Co-Founder Material cannot be copied is not for publication or use without written permission form VaynerMedia LLC : info@vaynermedia.com Sunday, April 25, 2010