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BMW BEST M PERFORMANCE PRACTICE PARTS. REPORT. M PERFORMANCE POWER PARTS Q1/2018. & SOUND KIT. BA-220 | 04 / 2018
BEST PRACTICE REPORT Q1/18. OVERVIEW. Showroom & POS BMW M Performance – M Pack Accessorizing 7 Series (G12) BMW M Performance Parts Accessorized Cars. M Performance Parts - BMW M240i M Performance Edition M Performance Lounge Communication & Campaigns New BMW M5 M Performance Accessories Launch M Performance Parts Motor Show 2018 Promotion Youtube Accessories Channel M Performance & car care promotional Video BMW Accessories-M Performance - Press Promotion M Performance Parts – Local Communication Campaign Q3 Special Promotion Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 2
BEST PRACTICE REPORT Q1/18. OVERVIEW. Events & Trainings BMW M Performance parts booth & Executions: Toronto international auto show BMW G30 M Performance - Event Promotion M Performance Parts Journalist Track day Experience Motorsport Festival - Thompson BMW Fashion Tech Week NY 2017 - Connecting Design, Fashion, Technology and Automotive BMW Motor Sport Festival 2017 International Packages &Indonesia Auto Show 2017 Editions Bangkok International Motor Show 2018 M Performance Parts – Product of the month Orange county M5 launch edition M Performance Exhaust Demonstrator offer – BMW M3/M4 Pure Edition BMW 116d M Performance Edition Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 3
Showroom & POS NEW BMW M5 M PERFORMANCE ACCESSORIES LAUNCH. Target group Retailers to buy into the products/fit them to the car. Turnover/outcome Key facts (NSC/DO or Customer): Customers to purchase the products. (qualitative/quantitative comparison): Market: B1- UK Channels: Products sold to Retailers, with supporting information. Communication & Campaigns 82 kits sold to Retailers. NIV Sales of £180,605.00 in one Number of dealers: 82 Retailers who had a BMW Costs: £0.00 week. Great engagement with the accessories, including use of M5 launch car. M5 marketing assets. Detailed description/impressions Challenges and lessons learned • What did you do? • Ensuring we had enough front splitters for the demand from our We created an M Performance pack for the launch of the BMW M5. Retailers. Instead of sending this out to all Retailers, we found out from Sales • Ensuring marketing material was available on time to support the which Retailers had received a launch car and then targeted these launch and help Retailers promote the products. Retailers, via our Regional Managers, to get them to purchase a kit. • It worked well to engage the Regional Managers and ASMs, as they • Why did you do it? were able to drive the accessory sales/initiatives within the Retailer. Events & Trainings The BMW M5 is a brand new halo car for M Performance, and we wanted to maximize the opportunity at the car launch. We ensured the products were provided in time for the launch, so Retailers could fit the products to their showroom car. • How did you do it? We worked with BMW AG to secure the products, our Pricing team Accessories set-up to come up with a launch kit price, and our Regional Managers and • BMW M5 M Performance Accessories: ASMs to be our voice with the Retailers. We also created some • Rear diffuser, carbon Packages & Editions supporting marketing material, including an editable template, • Rear spoiler, carbon overview and adapting some BMW AG assets (film, social media). • Side sills, carbon • With whom did you collaborate? Example of a Retailer marketing the accessories • Front attachment, carbon Sales, BMW AG, Pricing, Regional Managers, ASMs, Marketing. fitted to their car, on social media. • M Performance floor mats • Did your Best Practice take place in a special location? Contact information No, it was available for all Retailers who had a launch car. Marketing Name: Fiona Mitchell / Nik Jones is available for all Retailers for their own promotions. Mail: Fiona.Mitchell@bmw.co.uk Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 4
NEW BMW M5 M PERFORMANCE ACCESSORIES LAUNCH. Above: The BMW M5 fitted with M Performance Accessories on display at the first round of the British Touring Cars Championship. This car will also be on display at each following round, with additional products being fitted as and when they are available. Left: Examples of marketing material produced for the BMW M5, including digital pack overview (sent to each Retailer and available to download), editable POS template, films, social media assets, digital-slide, email template and email signature, amongst other assets. Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 5
Showroom & POS BANGKOK INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW 2018. Target group Turnover/outcome Key facts (NSC/DO or Customer): Current 5 Series customer and prospect (qualitative/quantitative comparison): Market: B3 - TH Channels: Motor Show Event Communication & Campaigns MPP sales during event = Euro 50,000 Number of dealers: N/A Costs: Euro 15,000 Detailed description/impressions Challenges and lessons learned • What did you do? • Which challenges did you cope with? - Decorated BMW 520d with full M Performance Part at - Some sales person for new car do not have the knowledge Bangkok International Motor Show 2018. about M Performance Part. • Why did you do it? • Lessons learned – What should be improved for the next time? - To build the awareness of M Performance Part among current - Accessories sales person to stand by to give product and pricing Events & Trainings BMW owner and prospect. information to customer. - To increase sales of M Performance Part. • How did you do it? - Display the car at BMW booth with special package price for M Accessories set-up Performance Part. • BMW M Performance Part - M Performance aerodynamic kits and carbon part Packages & Editions With whom did you collaborate? - M Performance side skirt - Part and Logistic, dealers and event organizer. - M Performance black grille and mirror cap in carbon - M Performance carbon spoiler • Did your Best Practice take place in a special location? - M Performance diffuser - Impact Arena Muangtong Thani. Contact information Name: Thanyakorn Kijchanalert - M Performance alloy wheels Mail: Thanyakorn.Kijchanalert@bmw.co.th Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 6
Showroom & POS M PERFORMANCE PARTS. MOTOR SHOW 2018 PROMOTION. Target group Turnover/outcome Key facts (NSC/DO or Customer): Current and new BMW customer (qualitative/quantitative comparison): Market: B3 - TH Channels: Online Communication & Campaigns Turnover Approx Euro 200,000 Number of dealers: BMW dealers nationwide Costs: 2,000 euro Detailed description/impressions Challenges and lessons learned • What did you do? • Which challenges did you cope with? Special offer for MPP during the Motor Show event. Limited budget No presence of M Performance Booth in the event • Why did you do it? Increase the sales of MPP during the Motor Show Event. • Lessons learned – What should be improved for the next time? Accessories sales person to stand by at BMW booth to give Events & Trainings • How did you do it? product and pricing information to customer. Communicate the special offer for MPP online. • With whom did you collaborate? Part and logistic, advertising agency, media agency, digital Accessories set-up agency, dealers. • M Performance Part for various model at special price. Packages & Editions • Did your Best Practice take place in a special location? BMW dealers nationwide. Contact information Name: Thanyakorn Kijchanalert Mail: Thanyakorn.Kijchanalert@bmw.co.th Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 8
Showroom & POS YOUTUBE ACCESSORY CHANNEL. M PERFORMANCE & CAR CARE PROMOTIONAL VIDEOS. Target group Turnover/outcome Key facts (NSC/DO or Customer): Costumer (qualitative/quantitative comparison): Market: B1 - ES Channels: On-line (Youtube, Facebook, LinkedIn), e-mail Communication & Campaigns • +38% on M2 M Performance sales compared to previous period. Number of dealers: Costs: 15.000€ • +13% on Chemical Products sales compared to previous period. • +140,000 views + Social Media video playbacks Detailed description/impressions Challenges and lessons learned • Videos offer content of M Performance and Care Products, in which every • Social media promotion (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram) by feeding detail is considered: benefits, high quality, use, installation, outputs, etc. , customer’s curiosity. which allows us to differentiate from competitors. • Increasing the amount of available videos. • By cooperating with the Marketing / Communication department (B1-ES- • Showing to the customers the several families of BMW Accessories B), the production took place in a Professional Recording Studio. available to protect and personalize his vehicle. • Adding links in order to make purchases easier. Links to YouTube Channel: Events & Trainings • BMW M Performance video at Dealer´s stand. 3 Video of BMW M2 M Performance Parts, Accessories set-up • M2 M Performance parts. Exterior Mechanical Interior • BMW Care (Chemical products). Packages & Editions 1 Video of BMW Care Accessories. BMW Care video demonstration. Contact information Name: Sergio Cendra Mail: sergio.Cendra@bmw.es Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 10
YOUTUBE ACCESSORY CHANNEL. M PERFORMANCE & CAR CARE PROMOTIONAL VIDEOS. Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 11
Showroom & POS BMW M PERFORMANCE PARTS BOOTH & EXECUTIONS. TORONTO INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW. Target group Turnover/outcome Key facts (NSC/DO or Customer): BMW customers and event attendees (qualitative/quantitative comparison): Market: B2 - CA Channels: BMW customers and event attendees Communication & Campaigns 358,842 event attendees Number of dealers: N/A Costs: Approximately $100K Detailed description/impressions Challenges and lessons learned • A stand alone BMW M Performance Parts booth at the Canadian • Although the lead generation initiative did generate some hot leads International Auto Show was executed. The objective was to boost for Retailers, overall expectations were higher than the final results, overall customer awareness, educate, and build excitement of BMW from a quantitative standpoint. M Performance Parts and the product lineup. Lessons: • Elements within the booth included a Hanging Parts Display, a touch • A tactical offer could be more helpful with generating screen unit to host the M Performance Exhaust App for customer additional interest to enter personal details into form. Events & Trainings interaction, an accessorized BMW 5 Series (G30) to showcase all BMW 5 Series (G30) displayed with M Performance Parts • Potential to incorporate a M Performance test drive products installed on a vehicle, Motorsport Lifestyle product program, since this was the most popular inquiry. displays, and a custom M Performance Parts wall which enclosed the booth to help define the footprint and increase overall impact. • Collaboration occurred with business development team, the event marketing team and their agency, and also Retailers to help with Accessories set-up staffing the booth for customer questions, engagement, and to • BMW M Performance Parts was the full focus. The full lineup of the facilitate walk-arounds. MPP products were installed on the G30, and listed on the spec Packages & Editions • A lead generation strategy was implemented to assist with stand. connecting customers with inquiries to their nearest Retailer. • Many MPP were also featured within the hanging parts display where Panoramic view of the entire booth at show customers were able to see the entire lineup of products from a different perspective (not actually installed). Contact information Name: Alison McDevitt, Johnathan Lung • Various M Performance Exhaust sound clips were featured on a touch Mail: Alison.McDevitt@partner.bmw.ca, screen app for customers to experience. Johnathan.Lung@bmwgroup.ca Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 12
BMW M PERFORMANCE PARTS BOOTH & EXECUTIONS. TORONTO INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW. BMW M Performance Exhaust Comparison App via Touch Screen and high BMW 5 Series (G30) installed with full portfolio of M Performance Parts, M Performance Parts were hung from fishing line to form the look of a vehicle quality Harmon Kardon sound bar. This was a major highlight to drive traffic to displayed in front of custom backdrop/wall. Spec stand was removed for picture. without the body. M Performance footage played on digital display in the booth. background (leveraged from BMW NA). Motorsport Lifestyle Collection Displays which lead to purchase interest at the The booth and individual elements received a great amount of attention. M Performance Exhaust unit for the show floor BMW 4 Series was developed to BMW Lifestyle Boutique at the main BMW booth. allow customers to hear and interact with two buttons comparing the stock exhaust to the M Performance Exhaust. Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 13
Showroom & POS ORANGE COUNTY M5 LAUNCH EDITION. Target group Turnover/outcome Key facts (NSC/DO or Customer): Customer (qualitative/quantitative comparison): Market: B2 -US Channels: Communication & Campaigns Front End Gross Profit = $1050 per vehicle Number of dealers: 5 Costs: $4270 per vehicle (Dnet w/Labor) Parts Bonus @ 10% Net labor = $376 Co-op = $1068 TOTAL PROFIT OPPORTUNITY = $2493 Detailed description/impressions Challenges and lessons learned We worked with all BMW Centers in Market 33 to accessorize • There were a lot of logistics involved, communication and new M5’s in the pipeline to create truly special and unique launch follow up with each BMW Center. Each VIN had to be recorded, editions, before these accessories were available to order. tagged for these accessories, and confirmed. • All had to be done timely in order to have accessories installed Program targeted launch of the M5 because they are in tight at the port to be fully residualized. supply and will move quickly. • Lessons learned: all Centers were so happy to have special Events & Trainings Accessorized M5 Launch Edition • F90 M5 was chosen because we knew many dealers would launch cars for the amazing M5 and we will continue to do this add market adjustments for future launches. • VIA allows dealers to show a lower market adjustment while still holding gross on the accessories • If selling at MSRP, then can demonstrate fair pricing to owner Accessories set-up while making a little extra GPVR Orange County Launch Edition includes: Packages & Editions I collaborated with the AAM for the Market, Mr. Matt Ziegler, and –Carbon Fiber Side Blades our VIA program Administrator, Daniel Vaverko. –Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler Carbon Fiber Accessories –Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser Contact information –M Performance Side Sill Decals Name: Emmanuella Kariotis –Carbon Fiber Front Splitter Mail: Emmanuella.Kariotis@bmwna.com Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 14
ORANGE COUNTY M5 LAUNCH EDITION. Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler and Rear Diffuser Total Profit = $2,493 per vehicle Carbon Fiber Front Splitter Carbon Fiber Side Blades and M Performance Side Sill Decals Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 15
Showroom & POS BMW M PERFORMANCE - M PACK. Target group New and existing M Customers. Turnover/outcome Key facts (NSC/DO or Customer): (qualitative/quantitative comparison): Market: B1-UK Channels: Retailer Showroom. Communication & Campaigns £425,146 (476.00€) NIV total sales. Number of dealers: 115 M Certified Retailers Costs: £200 (224€) for marketing (e.g. pricing flyer) Product visibility within showroom, increase sales. Detailed description/impressions Challenges and lessons learned What did you do? • Market request process worked well on this occasion, and we • Created a M showroom pack containing the new M Performance received all products on time. Steering Wheel Pro, Engine Cover and 763 M Alloy Wheels. • We produced some marketing material, but it would have been good • 115 M Certified Retailers automatically received a M pack along to put together a ‘best practice’ guide, to suggest how to display the with PoS material. products. Why did you do it? Events & Trainings • Increase awareness of a number of key new products to customers. • Opportunity for Retailers to display new products which they may never have ordered. How did you do it? • In consultation with BMW AG, we requested the products in the quantities we wanted. Agreed special price (-16% on all products) Accessories set-up with our Pricing team and worked with our RDC on delivery • BMW M Performance Steering Wheel Pro, Engine Cover and 763 M schedules. Alloy Wheels. Packages & Editions • Created some retailer showroom POS, which included pricing and key product details. This could also be sent out digitally to customers. BMW M Pack information flyer and products in the With whom did you collaborate? showroom. • BMW AG, BMW UK Pricing Team, ASMs/RMAs. Contact information Did your Best Practice take place in a special location? Name: Fiona Mitchell / Nik Jones 115 M Certified Retailers. Mail: Fiona.Mitchell@bmw.co.uk Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 16
BMW M PERFORMANCE - M PACK – DISPLAYS IN SHOWROOMS. Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 17
Showroom & POS ACCESSORIZING 7 SERIES (G12). Target group Turnover/outcome Key facts (NSC/DO or Customer): 7 Series Customers (qualitative/quantitative comparison): Market: B2- US Channels: Sales Department Communication & Campaigns Quicker moving G12 inventory over the last few months. Number of dealers: 16 Costs: N/A Detailed description/impressions Challenges and lessons learned What did you do? Challenges: • Accessorizing 7 Series (G12) with 21” M Performance Wheels • getting the dealership to install the parts in advance using VIA. and various M Performance Parts. As well as committing to accessorizing them in the first place. Why did you do it? Most of the time the cars are $100K (85K€) plus, which scares • To assist in struggling G12 Sales and making inventory stand sales people; training sales people on the advantages of the VIA out. program. Events & Trainings How did you do it? Lessons learned • Used the VIA Port program to make accessories reasonably • The more promotion the better. Individual colors also really help priced for customers and easier to sell for sales people. Use with giving more uniqueness to the car. Social Media to promote cars. Did your best practice take place in a special location? Accessories set-up • Stores with struggling G12 Sales. • 21 Inch 650M M Performance Wheel Set, Z08 M Performance 650M Accessory Wheel Set for 7 Series (G12) Package (21in Wheels, Black Kidney Grilles, Carbon Fiber Packages & Editions Mirror Caps, Rear Spoiler and M Performance Trim.) Contact information Name: Brandon Harwood Mail: brandon.harwood@bmwnaext.com Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 18
ACCESSORIZING 7 SERIES (G12) USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO PROMOTE Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 19
Showroom & POS BMW M PERFORMANCE PARTS ACCESSORIZED CARS. Target group Turnover/outcome Key facts (NSC/DO or Customer): Customer (qualitative/quantitative comparison): Market: B4-R3 Singapore Channels: New Car Sales Showroom Communication & Campaigns Retail T/O: 16,000 SGD (10.100€) Number of dealers: 1 Costs: 1,320 SGD (833€) Detailed description/impressions Challenges and lessons learned What did you do? Challenges • Retrofitted the showroom car with BMW M Performance Parts. • Requesting a car from Sales team can be a tough and lengthy process Why did you do it? • The Sales team prefers to have a showroom display car in its • To increase the awareness and sales of BMW M Performance Parts. standard option to avoid any miscommunication with the customer or to have another similar model on display if one is accessorized. Which Events & Trainings With whom did you collaborate? is usually not possible due to lack of floor space. • New Car Sales • Given short turnaround time on accessorizing a car. Accessories set-up • BMW M Performance Parts Packages & Editions Display of BMW 4 Series (F32) Accessorized with BMW M Performance Front Grille, Exterior Mirror Caps, Carbon, Accent Stripes and Rear Spoiler, Matt Black. Contact information Name: Kris Lee Mail: kris.lee@bmwasia.com Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 20
BMW M PERFORMANCE PARTS ACCESSORIZED CARS. BMW 3 Series (F30) Accessorized with BMW M Performance Parts such as BMW M Performance Front Grille, Front Attachment – Matt Black, Side Sill Attachment – Matt Black, Side Skirt Stripes and Rear Spoiler, Matt Black. BMW 3 Series (F30) Accessorized with BMW M Performance Parts such as BMW M Performance Front Grille, Front Attachment – Matt Black, Side Sill Attachment – Matt Black, Side Skirt Stripes and Rear Spoiler, Matt BMW 5 Series (G30) Accessorized with BMW M Performance Parts such as BMW M Performance Front Grille, Exterior Black. Mirror Caps – Carbon, Side Skirt Stripes, Rear Spoiler – Carbon, 19” Complete Wheels Set M Double Spoke 664M, Jet Black Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 21
Showroom & POS M PERFORMANCE PARTS. BMW M240I M PERFORMANCE EDITION. Target group Turnover/outcome Key facts (NSC/DO or Customer): Customer (qualitative/quantitative comparison): Market: B6 Channels: Place/POS Communication & Campaigns Many customers equipped some of the M Performance Parts Number of dealers: 1 Costs: 0 € on their new cars. The showcar was sold quickly and another one was ordered to keep the attention on M Performance P. Detailed description/impressions Challenges and lessons learned What did you do? • Managing the interface between Sales and Aftersales. • We placed a BMW M240i M Performance Edition in the showroom. As there was no commitment to accessories from the sales department, this was a compromise between Sales and Aftersales, because the car affects only the sales department. This way various M Performance Parts are shown Events & Trainings in the new car showroom. Prominent position of the showcar. Why did you do it? • Attract new car customers to M Performance Parts and show a holistic solution on a showcar – right next to a regular car. How did you do it? Accessories set-up • Providing the employees with the necessary information on • BMW M Performance Parts the edition car and supporting with POS presentation. A list of Packages & Editions all parts helps customers to retrofit their own car accordingly. With whom did you collaborate? • Managers of the dealership Rear view of the showcar Did your Best Practice take place in a special location? The showcar is placed at the “pole position“ of the dealership Contact information Name: Felix Winkler Mail: felix.winkler@iic-group.com Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 22
M PERFORMANCE PARTS. BMW M240I M PERFORMANCE EDITION. Detail view of the M Performance Edition Comparison to a 2 series convertible Detail view of the POS communication Rear view of the showcar Very prominent placement of the showcar Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 23
Showroom & POS M PERFORMANCE PARTS. M PERFORMANCE LOUNGE. Target group Turnover/outcome Key facts (NSC/DO or Customer): Customer (qualitative/quantitative comparison): Market: B6 Channels: Place/POS Communication & Campaigns Because of the MPP lounge many customers asked about Number of dealers: 1 Costs: Approx. 3,000 € in shop element systems MPP and the salesman sent customers to take a look at the products. This resulted in higher MPP sales. Detailed description/impressions Challenges and lessons learned What did you do? • Next time shop elements with more different possibilities to • Creation of an M Performance world in the new car area. This present should be used. It had to be improvised to present the includes various shop system elements, presenters, specials products suitable and theft-proof. and an accessories specialist as a direct contact person for accessory matters in the new car department. Why did you do it? Events & Trainings • Offering a better variety and service for demanding customers View into the MPP lounge and providing an immediate answer regarding accessory retrofitting. How did you do it? • A concept was drawn up, shop elements were presented, Accessories set-up proposals to decoration were given, everything was set up and • The focus in this showroom redesign was directed towards in the end offer sheets were created. BMW M Performance Parts. Packages & Editions With whom did you collaborate? • The collaboration was between the dealer and the ASM. Did your Best Practice take place in a special location? Another perspective of the lounge • In the new car area between the waiting zone and the M area. Contact information Name: Felix Winkler Mail: felix.winkler@iic-group.com Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 24
M PERFORMANCE PARTS. M PERFORMANCE LOUNGE. Accessories POS at the dealership Overview of the accessories POS Focus products of the MPP lounge M Performance tail pipe embellisher Showcar next to accessory POS M Performance exhaust system Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 25
Showroom & POS BMW ACCESSORIES-M PERFORMANCE. PRESS PROMOTION. Target group Turnover/outcome Key facts (NSC/DO or Customer): (qualitative/quantitative comparison): Market: B1-ES Channels: Press Communication & Campaigns Our collaboration with Press Department require a powerful Number of dealers: Costs: Car retroffited by Press Department. car to promote the M Performance accessories, reason why. Detailed description/impressions Challenges and lessons learned What did you do? • After a request from our Press colleagues to retrofit their M2 with M Performance, they used it to promote the M Performance Accessories “only”. • After few weeks the press was quite impressive how the M2 Events & Trainings retroffited with the Exhaust System performs. How did you do it? The car was retroffited with 20.000€ value. Accessories set-up Few examples from the specialized magazines.: • The article is about M Performance Accessory. • The M2 loaned was equipped with : Exhaust System, Packages & Editions •EVO MAGAZINE: Aerodynamic Kit, MP Complete wheels, Alcantara/Carbon 5 page Article about M Performance Parts +1 advert 3 M Interior trims., MP Floor Mats, MP Steering Wheel. cars loaned during 2 days: M2, M1 and M3. • MOTOR PASION MAGAZINE: Contact information Name: Sergio Cendra Reportage about the M Performance world. Mail: sergio.cendra@bmw.es Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 26
BMW ACCESSORIES-M PERFORMANCE. PRESS PROMOTION. Magazine‘s cover. Picture from interior magazine. Suspension test. Reporter‘s social media post. Picture from interior magazine. EVO magazine cover. Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 27
Showroom & POS M PERFORMANCE PARTS. LOCAL COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN. Target group Turnover/outcome Key facts (NSC/DO or Customer): Customers 168% turnover growth vs. (qualitative/quantitative comparison): same period last year Market: B1-CS-CZ Channels: Social media, website, newsletter, showroom Communication & Campaigns Number of dealers: 14 Costs: 8.000 EUR Detailed description/impressions Challenges and lessons learned What did you do? • Main challenge: very limited budget, budget for production 3.500 EUR • 10 % discount on all M Performance Parts (more than 1500 part numbers) – connection with Product of the month activity to support turnover growth. • Participation of dealers – providing another 10 % discount on mounting of purchased M Performance Parts. Events & Trainings Campaign visual How did you do it? • Local communication materials that are more authentic and popular for Czech social media users: set of 5 videos with different topics (wheels & brakes, exterior, interior, limited slip differential, Power & Sound kit), using unboxing concept. Accessories set-up • Communication platforms: social media (classic posts on Facebook and • All M Performance Parts part numbers. Instagram, sponsored posts, link ads), showroom (videos played on Packages & Editions screens in dealerships), newsletter (focused only on F15/F16 owners as the target group with highest potential), website (website special with local materials). Campaign visual • User journey: first contact on social media or mailing link to website special with description of individual MPP categories linking to Contact information accessories configurator with call-to-action „Check what M Performance Name: Kristyna Feldova Parts suit best to your car“ RFO to dealer Mail: Kristyna.Feldova@bmwgroup.com Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 28
M PERFORMANCE PARTS. LOCAL COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN. Facebook posts Newsletter sent to F15/F16 owners Website special Instagram posts Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 29
Showroom & POS Q3 SPECIAL PROMOTION. Target group Turnover/outcome Key facts (NSC/DO or Customer): BMW Customer (qualitative/quantitative comparison): Market: B3-TH Channels: Online Communication & Campaigns Approx. 35% increase in sales Number of dealers: All BMW Dealers Costs: 3.000 € Detailed description/impressions Challenges and lessons learned What did you do? Challenges • Quarter 3 Accessories Promotion Campaign • How to develop a good campaign under limited budget without • Offered up to 30% special price on selected BMW MPP and diluting the premium image accessories Lessons learned • Improve time planning for better production lead time. Why did you do it? Events & Trainings • To increase sales and turnover for accessories during rainy season (low season) How did you do it? • Create advertising campaign online (website and Facebook Accessories set-up fanpage) as well as POS material • M Performance Parts (MPP alloy wheel set, Brake set, tailgate light, fitted floor mats etc.) Packages & Editions With whom did you collaborate? • Part Department, Dealers, Advertising and Media Agency Did your Best Practice take place in a special location? • All BMW and MINI Dealers nationwide Contact information Name: Thanyakorn Kijchanalert Mail: Thanyakorn.Kijchanalert@bmw.co.th Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 30
Q3 SPECIAL PROMOTION. Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 31
Showroom & POS BMW G30 M PERFORMANCE. EVENT PROMOTION. Target group Turnover/outcome Key facts (NSC/DO or Customer): Customers (qualitative/quantitative comparison): Market: B1-ES Channels: Communication & Campaigns External Events The main purpose its to build M Performance engagement Number of dealers: Costs: Cover by Marketing Department. with premium costumers. Detailed description/impressions Challenges and lessons learned What did you do? • It’s one of the greatest places for promotion. • Saling Race event took place in Palma de Mallorca. It is the • Next time a good option would be to set up an Accessory booth. largest regatta in the country and one of the most important in the European calendar. It attracts to this locality to the best shipowners, skippers and sailors of the world. The repercussion is of maximum reach due to its impact in both the Events & Trainings general and social press as well as in sports and specialized press. Why did you do it? • One of the main objectives is to increase the link with the Accessories set-up brand through a unique experience of great added value. For • M Performance exterior: front splitter, rear diffusor, side panel, this reason, it is also very focused on the collective of black kidney grills, 19” MP SCW & Sport Breaks. Packages & Editions Corporate & Special Sales customers (fleets, rentings, Rent a Car, high-end customers GKL and M models). Contact information Name: Sergio Cendra Mail: sergio.cendra@bmw.es Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 32
BMW G30 M PERFORMANCE. EVENT PROMOTION. Shuttle Car Our CEO and the King of Spain. The BMW i8 was also there. G30 M Performance at the main entrance. G30 M Performance from the side. G30 MP in order stage. Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 33
Showroom & POS M PERFORMANCE PARTS JOURNALIST TRACK DAY EXPERIENCE. Target group Turnover/outcome Key facts (NSC/DO or Customer): (qualitative/quantitative comparison): Market: B2 – US Channels: Major automotive journalist outlets Communication & Campaigns Media coverage on all major automotive outlets Number of dealers: Media Event Costs: $40,000 USD (34.00€) Detailed description/impressions Challenges and lessons learned What did you do? • Challenges: • Organized a track day experience for journalists to come and spend a • Ensuring vehicles were prepared and ready to go on time day at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) racetrack in Austin, TX USA • Coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure everyone was in How did you do it? alignment • Ensuring on-time arrival of all participants • Journalists had 3 hours of on track time in factory spec vehicles and M • Lessons learned: Performance vehicles • Invite additional media as some people will fail to attend Events & Trainings • Journalists could freely switch between the vehicles and were able to Presenting the M Performance Parts to the journalists prior to • Make sure you have enough time; 1 hour for prep and 3 hours of on-track go on track on their own going on track. time would be ideal Why did you do it? • Manual transmissions were LOVED! Ensure you have manual transmission • Raised awareness about M Performance in all major automotive outlets vehicles on hand With whom did you collaborate? • Worked with our existing M Track Day event to rent the track after the MTD event, thus saving significantly on the cost of the track rental Accessories set-up • Collaborated with local AK colleagues to invite the media to the event. • Fully Accessorized M2 Also worked closely with marketing team to tie into the M Track Days • Fully Accessorized M3/M4 Packages & Editions event • Fully Accessorized 340i Did your Best Practice take place in a special location? • Strong focus on track parts: • The best practice took place at COTA in Austin, TX • Lightweight Wheels M Performance Parts vehicles used at COTA. • Suspension • Limited Slip Differential Contact information • Lightweight Exhaust Name: Matthew Mostafaei Mail: Matthew.Mostafaei@bmwna.com Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 34
M PERFORMANCE PARTS JOURNALIST TRACK DAY EXPERIENCE. MEDIA COVERAGE. Bimmerpost – Sam Pat YouTube UNIVISION / Jaime Gabaldoni Rondel – Satch Carlson BIMMERPOST Tests BMW M2 with M Performance Parts at COTA A Bordo de un BMW M2 2017 modificado por M Performance Parts Waiting for Story http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1419949 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewkyNHONNo8 Review: 340i with M Performance Parts BMW M2 2017 - Detalles En Vivo Univision – Jaime Gabaldoni http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?p=22161785 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH1kgLofZPk El BMW M2 enseña a los niños a manejar como hombres M3 Competition with M Performance Parts BMW M2 2017 M Parts & Accesories – Encendido http://www.univision.com/noticias/a-bordo/el-bmw-m2-ensena-a- http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1419955 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwi- los-ninos-a-manejar-como-hombres-video 3fFpzwo&feature=youtu.be&a BMWBlog – Horatiu Boeriu A Bordo de un BMW M2 2017 modificado por M Performance A lap with the BMW M2 M Performance Parts at COTA, Austin Facebook Jaime Gabaldoni Parts http://www.bmwblog.com/2017/07/29/lap-bmw-m2-m- https://www.facebook.com/jaime.gabaldoni/photos/a.6543926079 http://www.univision.com/noticias/a-bordo/a-bordo-de-un-bmw- performance-parts-cota-austin/ 89001.1073741828.654370964657832/1413329555428632/?t m2-2017-modificado-por-m-performance-parts-video http://www.bmwblog.com/2017/08/08/day-cota-bmw-m- ype=3 performance-parts/ https://www.facebook.com/jaime.gabaldoni/photos/a.6543926079 La reacción de Jaime Gabaldoni cuando mata a un BMW M2 en 89001.1073741828.654370964657832/1413943248700596/?t plena curva european Car Magazine – Mike Febbo ype=3 http://www.univision.com/noticias/a-bordo/la-reaccion-de-jaime- https://www.instagram.com/p/BXElGF6ltUA/ https://www.facebook.com/jaime.gabaldoni/photos/a.6543926079 gabaldoni-cuando-mata-a-un-bmw-m2-en-plena-curva-video 89001.1073741828.654370964657832/1414033492024905/?t Jalopnik – Kurt Bradley ype=3 Twitter – UNIVISION / Jaime Gabaldoni A BMW M Track Day May Be The Best Way To Blow $250 https://twitter.com/univisionautos/status/891444188860076032 http://jalopnik.com/a-bmw-m-track-day-may-be-the-best-way-to- FacebookLive UNIVISION https://twitter.com/jaime_gabaldoni/status/89144136171044864 blow-250-1797375135/amp https://www.facebook.com/ajax/sharer/?s=11&appid=2392950137 0 &id=10155580661498103&p[0]=10155580661498103&sharer_ https://twitter.com/jaime_gabaldoni/status/89140239764545945 Road and Track – Brian Silvestro type=all_modes&av=100000481424955&feedback_referrer=%2F 7 You Need BMW's M Performance Parts If You're an M-Car Owning pg%2Funivisionautos%2Fvideos%2F&feedback_source=17 https://twitter.com/jaime_gabaldoni/status/89135660093351936 http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/car-comparison- https://www.facebook.com/jaime.gabaldoni/videos/141418418200 2 tests/a12014922/bmw-m-performance-parts-track-test/ 9836/ Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 35
M PERFORMANCE PARTS JOURNALIST TRACK DAY EXPERIENCE. M Performance M3 on display for product M Performance M3 on track 340i M Performance on track walk around M Performance M2 on track M Performance M3 and standard M4 on 763M Close up on M3 track Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 36
Showroom & POS MOTORSPORT FESTIVAL. THOMPSON BMW. Target group Turnover/outcome Key facts (NSC/DO or Customer): Performance Car Enthusiasts (qualitative/quantitative comparison): Market: B2-US Channels: Sales, Parts and Service Communication & Campaigns Event generated over $2,000 (1.700€) in Lifestyle product Number of dealers: One Costs: $5,189 (4.400€) sales and over $25,000 (21.200€) in BMW Performance Parts and Accessory sales Detailed description/impressions Challenges and lessons learned What did you do? Challenges • Participated as an Official Event Dealer in an annual • Being at an offsite event we had the challenge of moving Motorsports Festival “MPACT MOTORSPORTS FESTIVAL” at displays, vehicles and product to the event site. Pocono Raceway. Lessons learned Why did you do it? • Have additional inventory of products to sell. Sold over $2,000 • Created greater awareness of BMW M Performance Parts and (1.700€) of Lifestyle Product and could have sold more if we Events & Trainings Accessories and BMW Lifestyle Products. had additional inventory. How did you do it? • Promoted the event on dealer website, email campaigns and through Social Media With whom did you collaborate? Accessories set-up • Dealership Fixed Operations Management Team. • BMW Performance Parts and Accessories Did your Best Practice take place in a special location? • BMW Lifestyle Product Packages & Editions • Took place in The historic Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania. • Performance Tire and Wheel sets • Over 6,000 attendees at the event. Contact information Name: Stan Dellis Mail: Mail:stan.dellis@bmwna.com Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 37
MOTORSPORT FESTIVAL. THOMPSON BMW. Dealership lineup of cars for the event Dealership vehicles displayed MPACT Dealer Display Booth MPACT Dealer Lifestyle Display Area Matt Bean – Dealership Performance Race Track Dealer Ride and Drive Specialist and his personal car at the track Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 38
Showroom & POS FASHION TECH WEEK NY 2017. CONNECTING DESIGN, FASHION, TECHNOLOGY AND AUTOMOTIVE. Target group Turnover/outcome Key facts (NSC/DO or Customer): Customer (qualitative/quantitative comparison): Market: B2- US Channels: 3 Communication & Campaigns Difficult to tie accessory sales to event however, over 200 Number of dealers: 1 Costs: 18,000 USD (15.300€) people, press and models were in attendance for a premium event with customer not normally shopping BMW. Detailed description/impressions Challenges and lessons learned What did you do? • Managing the expectations and desired outcome from the • Dealer served as host venue for event taking place during Fashion fashion aspect and associated press for such an unusual event. Tech Week NY 2017. This follows Fashion Week, and focuses on • Communicating with wrapper, wrap artist, acquiring cars, and the technology side of modern fashion. wrapping the cars. How did you do it? • The artistic coordination and attention to details on such a • Dealer wrapped two M4s, one equipped with M Performance Parts, high-fashion and high-expectation event. Events & Trainings with designs inspired by the displayed shoes. M Performance Parts windshield banner With whom did you collaborate? • The press and attention this received increased pressure but • Dealer worked with professional videographers, photographers and the team did an amazing job and deserves the credit for it! Social Media Influencers to generate Social Media content prior to the event, and teased in the weeks leading up to the event. Why did you do it? Accessories set-up • Drove customer engagement with dealership through effective use of social media platforms • The coordination of cars, ordering as well as borrowing cars • This drove the right, premium customer, to the dealership along took a lot of time. Packages & Editions with media and press. • Acquiring, prepping, and wrapping cars took the longest and • Presented, promoted, and marketed BMW M Performance Parts in was the most costly part of the event. a different, unique way. M Performance exhaust, rear diffuser, and side-blades • Highlighting M Performance parts and accessories was a • Cars were unique and dealership was prepared to help make Contact information priority. themselves look edgy and engaged with a different audience. Name: Anthony Gillmeier • http://www.bmwnyc.com/fashion-tech-week-ny-2017.htm • This was an amazing concept and creation and was a huge success! Mail:Anthony.Gillmeier@bmwnaext.com Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 39
FASHION TECH WEEK NY 2017 “ALL ABOUT THE SHOE” PICTURE HIGHLIGHTS Checkout the dealership site at http://www.bmwnyc.com/fashion-tech-week-ny-2017.htm Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 40
Showroom & POS BMW MOTOR SPORT FESTIVAL 2017. Target group Turnover/outcome 1€=130.8JPY Key facts (NSC/DO or Customer): BMW owners (qualitative/quantitative comparison): Market: B3-JP Channels: The customers who visited the event Communication & Campaigns Total 34,400 € (Car Accessories/ Care Products and Lifestyles) Number of dealers: One – the dealer of Fuji district Costs: approx. 76,450 € - Producing Fee, Labor Cost, Transportation Cost, Agent Fee Detailed description/impressions Challenges and lessons learned What did you do? • BMW Japan held its first ever 4-wheel and 2-wheel joint and • Strengthen the brand and raise the awareness of BMW, BMW M, circuit event for BMW owners. Aftersales & BMW Motorrad • Brand experience for young and old at the race course • Gathered a total of 5,262 visitors / 2,697 vehicles. • Generation of new prospective leads • In Accessoires and Lifestyle shop of the Aftersales area, it was • Promotion of M & BMW Motorrad through PR & SNS record sales in an event per a day. Then, items run short in the • Event Programs: Driving Experience/ Extreme Show/ Parade Run/ middle. – Items should be arranged more than this year, in Events & Trainings Technical Workshop/ Car Display/ Kids Activities/ On-stage particular hot-selling products, to increase other sales. programs / Food Court • Every Accessories or Lifestyle items purchasers were given the How did you do it? Event’s Key Graphic “Entry Ticket” and the “Drink Coupon.” • Aftersales Area at Pit Garage • Display: BMW M Performance parts installed demo car • Entry Ticket: From all those who applied by QR code or Inside - 7 Series G11/ M4 F82, Accessories campaignset-up site, 3 people chosen by lot have been Outside - 5 Series G30 / 3 Series F31 received a prize - BMW City Scooter. (Applicants 130) • Display: Original BMW Engine Oil • Drink Coupon: It can in exchange for one energy drink at Packages & Editions • Display and Sales: Accessories & Car Care Products/ Lifestyle BMW M Performance Square in front of Aftersales Area • Key Reader Experience (BMW Service.): Maintenance at pit garage. (Limited 1,000 bottles) advices by key data • BMW M Performance Square (outside): Drink coupon Entry Ticket exchange Contact information Name: : Rika Yabuki • BMW M Performance Parts Did your Best Practice take place in a special location? Mail: Rika.Yabuki@bmw.co.jp • Original BMW Car Care Products • Fuji Speedway (SAT 15th JULY 2017 / 8:00 ~18:00) Mail: Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 41
BMW MOTOR SPORT FESTIVAL 2017. Panel on the wall Display (Inside) - BMW M Performance 7 Display (Inside) - BMW M Performance M4 F82 Series G11 Display (Outside) - BMW M Performance 5 In front of Aftersales Area at Pit Garage Panel on the wall Series G30 & 3 Series F31 Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 42
BMW MOTOR SPORT FESTIVAL 2017. Drink Coupon Display and Sales of BMW M Performance Square – Drink coupon exchange Original BMW Car Care Products Display Original BMW Engine Oil Car Accessories and Lifestyle Shop Key Reader Experience (BMW Service) - Maintenance advices by key data Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 43
Showroom & POS INTERNATIONAL INDONESIA AUTO SHOW 2017. Target group Turnover/outcome Key facts (NSC/DO or Customer): Customer (qualitative/quantitative comparison): Market: B4-R3 Indonesia Channels: Event Communication & Campaigns Sales result € 81.920. About 54% higher than 2016. Number of dealers: 1 Costs: € 21.400 Detailed description/impressions Challenges and lessons learned What did you do? • The bid approach for dealers who want to manning auto show • F30 equipped with M Performance Parts, we add rear wing can boost spirits and ownership of dealer staff. That’s because spoiler, black rear light and red edge to attract the customer dealer was selling the stock which they purchased in order to attention. win the bid. With whom did you collaborate? • Some products were not arrived due to import issues • Cooperation with Bridgestone on rim wall, Bridgestone agree Events & Trainings Aftersales booth, integrating accessories and lifesyle to support us with some fund in order to get their brand attached on our rims wall. How did you do it? • Accessories configurator was placed in front of the retrofitted car to create emotion and visualization to the customer who Accessories set-up plan to buy the accessories. • M Performance aerodynamic package on F30. • M Performance small wall. Packages & Editions • A desk was provided for service advisor of dealer as an • Rims wall. explanation center for customer regarding the accessories • Car care + floor mat showcase. inquires. Rims wall Contact information Name: Andrew Elias Mail: Andrew.Elias@bmw.co.id Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 44
INTERNATIONAL INDONESIA AUTO SHOW 2017. M Performance part Floor mat and car care Accessories Configurator Carbon Rear Wing Spoiler and Rear Light on M Performance Pars interior Additional red edge to give sporty feeling F30 Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 45
Showroom & POS M PERFORMANCE PARTS. PRODUCT OF THE MONTH. Target group Turnover/outcome Key facts (NSC/DO or Customer): (qualitative/quantitative comparison): Market: B1-CS-CZ Channels: Dealer network Communication & Campaigns As per slide NUMBER . Number of dealers: 15 Costs: 0€ Connected with the local communication campaign. Detailed description/impressions Challenges and lessons learned What did you do? • The product group is large and the processes must be • 2 months product campaign PRODUCT OF THE MONTH for improved. the whole range of M PERFORMANCE PARTS. • The special price must be applied accross the whole product group in the system. Why did you do it? • Current procedure is very inefficient as the discount is applied • Dealers were interested in this portfolio to make a good per each order via header discount. Events & Trainings promotion. How did you do it? • We arranged a discount of 10% from RRP for the whole product portfolio. Accessories set-up • We arranged to apply the discount for the whole MPP portfolio. With whom did you collaborate? Packages & Editions • We provided 10% discount on parts, dealers provided 10% discount on labour. Contact information Name: Jana Tolia Mail: jana.tolia@bmwgroup.com Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 46
Showroom & POS BMW M PERFORMANCE EXHAUST DEMONSTRATOR OFFER. BMW M3/M4 PURE EDITION. Target group Turnover/outcome Key facts (NSC/DO or Customer): (qualitative/quantitative comparison): Market: B3 – AU Channels: NSC Communication & Campaigns Revenue $104,522 (70.000€) GP $29,889 (20.000€) Number of dealers: 9 Costs: Reduced margin (-$952) to support M4 Pure Model Detailed description/impressions Challenges and lessons learned What did you do? • Forward planning & communication between key departments • To support New Vehicle Sales Department with the launch of was critical to the success of campaign the M3 (F80) / M4 (F82) Pure Edition and combat strong competition from Mercedes C63 AMG we offered a BMW M • Regular dealer visits by Area Managers ensured demonstrators Performance exhaust for demonstrator vehicles vehicles with exhaust were constantly on display or replaced How did you do it? during the 3 month period. Events & Trainings • Demonstrator exhaust price support by reduced NSC margin • Demonstrator vehicle with exhaust must be kept on display for a minimum 3 month and replaced if sold during this period Accessories set-up • Offer launched via a dealer bulletin including video & followed • Exhaust system with carbon fibre tips up by Area Managers Packages & Editions • Full range of marketing material including EDM (with video), • Additional MPP recommended to be installed on demonstrator flyer and DM. eDM Template • 8 additional exhaust sold during program. Contact information Name: Stephen Booth Email: stephen.booth@bmw.com.au Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 47
Showroom & POS BMW 116D M PERFORMANCE EDITION. Target group Turnover/outcome Key facts (NSC/DO or Customer): Customer (qualitative/quantitative comparison): Market: B4-R3 Singapore Channels: New Car. Communication & Campaigns 20 units of new car with accessories worth 75,800 SGD Number of dealers: 1 Costs: 320 SGD (200€) (48.000€). Detailed description/impressions Challenges and lessons learned What did you do? • Getting Sales team to plan and commit on the 90 days • Together with new car sales, we introduced 20 units of BMW advanced ordering. 116D with M Aerodynamic Kit as standard. • Regular monitoring on parts shipment to avoid any delay and • To further accentuate the car sportiness, it was bundle with disappointment to our Sales team & New car owners. BMW M Performance Parts. Events & Trainings • Lengthy homologation process by local authority. Accessories set-up • BMW M Aerodynamic Kit Packages & Editions • BMW M Performance Front Grille • BMW M Performance Accent Stripes Accessorized Display Car in the showroom. • BMW M Performance Rear Spoiler Contact information Name: Kris Lee Mail: kris.lee@bmwasia.com Best Practice Report | BA-220 | Q1/2018 Page 48
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