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CLIENT: Oakley
PRODUCT:   Oakley Thump

CHALLENGE:
To get gardeners and landscapers to request Greendell products when shopping at their local garden center.

SOLUTION:
To assist Oakley launch the first ever mp3 sunglass in 13 cities. The client wanted the promotion to be on the same day and time in each market for a big bang effect. Our challenge was to generate enough hype to sell out of the limited number of thumps available in the O stores and Circuit City in these markets.

We chose radio as our broadcast vehicle for this program. By utilizing demographically appropriate radio stations in each of the 13 markets we designed and implemented a high frequency promotional campaign that included on-air mentions, air personality endorsements and station on-site remotes. We promoted each market event with the on-air mentions and website banners the week prior to the on-sale.

To generate some additional air-play we supplied two air personalities at each radio station with a pair of the thumps. The actual event took place from 12-2 on Nov. 20th and was hosted in each market by station personalities and mixers.

RESULT:
Ten of the thirteen markets sold out of the thumps (which were priced at $300 to $400) within the two hour launch. The other three markets sold out over the weekend. Oakley Thump's are now on back order.

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