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