Case Studies

The Financial Times partners with Cathay Cineplexes

Client

One of the world’s leading business news and information organisations, recognised for their authority, integrity and accuracy – Financial Times (FT) for Asia Pacific.

Brief

  • Increase subscriptions sales through the use of brand partnership added value offers
  • Acquire new subscribers to FT by working with partners to target their customers
  • Acquire data that can be used to market subscriptions through brand partnerships
  • To target audience who are senior business, frequent flyers, predominantly male
  • Creating awareness of the FT brand
  • Gaining unbuyable media presence

Objectives

  • Prospect data for acquisition campaigns
  • Subscription generating campaigns
  • Tactical offers for win backs
  • Increase subscription sales
  • Decrease churn rate of existing subscribers
  • Create partnerships that connect with the target audience

Solution

  • To partner with Cathay Platinum Movie Suites to promote a 4-week trial of the FT for cinema tickets purchase
  • FT to provide Cathay with leaflets, landing page, registration form and complimentary copies of the FT for Cathay’s executive lounge area
  • Cathay to provide FT with cinema screen ad space, website & eDM

Partner

Cathay Platinum Movie Suites are luxurious and exclusive movie theatres catering to an upscale audience looking for a special cinema experience

What they offer to their customers:

  • Dedicated box office
  • Complimentary access to the exclusive Platinum Movie Lounge
  • WIFI access and complimentary usage of iPads at the Lounge
  • Gourmet selection of the finest food and drinks
  • Butler service
  • Premium plush cushions and snug blankets

FT Landing Page


FT Leaflet


Cathay Cinema Ad


Cathay Website


Cathay eDM

Cathay Platinum Suites


Results

  • This program has just launched at time of publishing
  • Final response of redemption rate will be shared at later stage