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Operation Air Support
The Dunkin’ Doughnuts
Chris Lewis
Lauren Sarama
Adriana Richards
Josh Lyon
Laney Lewis
The purpose of this presentation is to
introduce our cause-related marketing
program and describe how it aligns with
the corporate image of Delta to benefit
the brand through positive public
perception.
Purpose
Brand’s Overall Performance: • Operating revenues: $36.67 billion
o 4.25% sales growth
• Industry leader in ancillary revenue dollars
o $814.3 million added to bottomline (2011)
Market Position:
• 2011: 163.8 million passengers - 22.4% market
share
• A “Big 4” Legacy Carrier (one of the airlines
operating prior to deregulation)
Overview of Delta
SWOT Analysis
Strengths: • Brand recognition and longevity
• Airline staff is trained and experienced
• Different levels of services
Weaknesses: • No differentiation between “Big 4”
• Not perceived as a good value among
casual flyers
• Low customer satisfaction
Overview of Delta
Brand Perception Map
SWOT Analysis
Opportunities: • Expansion to new destinations
• Fuel efficiency (vertical integration)
• Technological advancements
o Newer planes
Threats: • Southwest and other low-cost carriers
• Volatile fuel prices
• Global political climate
• Quicker innovation from competitors
Overview of Delta
Past Growth Trends: • Net Income and % Increase
Range of Offerings: • Commercial flights
• Skymiles
• Hotel booking
• Various airport amenities (Sky Club)
Overview of Delta
Core Equities in the Marketplace:
• Superior online experience
o First airline to allow flyers to book their
tickets through Facebook
• Travels to a greater number of
destinations more frequently than other
airlines
• Innovative, streamlined boarding process
o Self-service turnstile
Overview of Delta
1974: Delta is My Airline
1980: Airlines Are the Same. Only People Make the
DIfference
1984: Delta is Ready When You Are
1984: Delta Gets You There
1987: We Love to Fly and It Shows
1992: Ready When You Are
1994: You’ll Love the Way We Fly
1997: On Top of the World
2005: Good Goes Around
Past Advertising Campaign
Slogans
Past Advertising Campaign
June 7th, 2011 Incident
• Improve brand image
• Develop closer relationship with current and
potential customers
• Reduce negative public opinions
• Better relations with military/government
• Increase profits
Operation Air Support
Objectives:
To show support for U.S. troops and their
families, Delta will partner with the USO
to provide 100 families of active military
members with a first class flight and
hotel, if needed, to visit their extended
family for the holidays.
Operation Air Support
Campaign
History: • Established in 1941 by President FDR
• Nonprofit, nonpolitical organization whose
mission is to “lift the spirits of America’s troops
and their families”
Fit with Delta’s Brand Equity: • Both organizations are in the business of
customer service.
• Both are continuously looking for ways to evolve
in order to meet the ever-changing needs of
their target markets
Cause Partner:
United Service Organization
Strength in Program Area: • “Offers a variety of programs and services to
support the morale, welfare, social and
entertainment needs of troops and their families,
free of charge.”
Uniqueness of Partner: • The USO is the only nonprofit military support
organization that is congressionally chartered
• Recognized by the Department of Defense,
Congress, and the President of the United States
Benefits: • Provides funds
• Positive publicity
Cause Partner: USO
• Working directly with the USO will show
our value in military personnel.
o This will improve our public image as well as the
opinion of Delta Airlines by military members
and their families, specifically.
• Documenting this service will highlight
Delta’s commitment to customer service
and strengthen the brand’s bond to
current and potential customers
Meeting Objectives
Vehicles: • www.delta.com/operationairsupport
• TV commercial
• #OperationAirSupport
Tactics:
• Illustrate support for troops and their families
through commercials that showcase the
treatment they receive during this campaign
with minimal Delta branding
Plan for Execution
Content: • Commercials will urge viewers to send in a
reason why a family should receive the special
treatment by self submission or nomination by
friends or family.
• Select 100 families during each holiday ad
campaign.
• Treat these families to a free flight to visit
extended family and a hotel if requested.
• Create more commercials that showcase the
experience
Plan for Execution
Key Performance Indicators: • Positive publicity in the press
• Increase in profits
Tracking Results: • Hashtag activity
• Video views
• Click-through rates
Metrics
We believe that Operation Air Support
will generate goodwill with the
community, develop closer relationships
with customers, and allow Delta to be
seen in a positive light to improve their
brand image.
Conclusion
“Delta Airlines Inc.” DAL Annual Income Statement.
The Wall Street Journal, 2013. Web. 13 Nov. 13.
Mintel. “Airlines-US-August 2012.” 2012. Mintel.
University of Georgia Library, Athens, GA.
13 Nov. 13. http://academic.mintel.com.proxy-
remote.galib.uga.edu/display/590662/?highlight=tru
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“The Organization.” United Services Organization.
N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2013.
<http://www.uso.org/the-organization.aspx>
Works Cited