Minitalia Leolandia Park unites amusement, edutainment and nature, only a few minutes from Milan, and is the ideal place for the entire family.
A. The Edutainment is represented by 5 areas dedicated to discovery:
1. Minitalia: take a voyage through the Italian peninsula perfectly reproduced with 160 monuments in miniature, statues of famous Italians, electric trains and typical vegetation for every region.
2. Leonardo da Vinci’s multimedia museum: explore with 7 reproductions, a giant interactive book and the famous Mona Lisa.
3. Aquarium: see up close 56 species of fish and sharks from the American, African and Asian seas including the colorful coral reef.
4. Reptile Terrarium: encounter 62 species of reptiles, spiders and amphibians.
5. Farm Animals and Parrots: stroll through 350 meters to see 100 species of exotic birds, and 30 original species of sheep, goats, and much much more.
B. Amusement is represented by Leolandia and 30 attractions for children of all ages, Shows, and LeoMonster, the eccentric yet fun and friendly mascot. Many options are available for a tasty treat or complete lunch all tastes.
C. Nature is represented by a park with lots of trees, shade, picnic areas and an overall feeling of relaxation.
Background: Minitalia was inaugurated in 1971 with great success but in the last 20 years, visitors declined. In 2008, the brand changed and has grown 20% per year but the park is still little known for its brand and new contents. The headline and payoff of 2009 and 2010 have been: “Fun, Culture & Nature only minutes from Milan.” (aka. The amusement park only minutes from Milan.” and “One place has it all.” (aka. Much more than you can imagine)
Conversion drivers: attractions, quality family time, and Minitalia.
The year 2011 celebration of the park’s 40° anniversary or birthday.
WHAT IS IT ?
In this step you will find information about the Brand Builder, who is asking you to propose a Solution for the challenge. He introduces himself (as a Brand of course :) The more you understand about the Brand, the more chances you have to create what is wanted.
IMPORTANT: There is a possibility that the Brand Builder prefers not to disclose who he is, usually for confidentiality reasons. Such Briefs will be published in an anonymous way. In this case the Brand Builder will say as much as he feels comfortable saying.
Here are two EXAMPLES
In case there is no problem with disclosing the identity (VISIBLE):
“NMN -No More Nicotine- is a Brand that promises to counteract the damages to the skin that can be caused by smoking. NMN is distributed in pharmacies and drugstores and its price positioning is middle-high; it is mainly promoted through professional endorsement and is not massively advertised.”
In case the Brand doesn’t want to disclose his identity (ANONYMOUS):
“Brand counteracting the damages to skin caused by smoking. Its products are distributed in pharmacies and drugstores with a middle-high price positioning; they are mainly promoted through professional endorsement and are not massively advertised.”
In summary: Who is your client (in a visible or “anonymous” way :)
The objective is to create an urgency to visit the park.
The formats are:
- Proposal for radio spots for both 15 and 30 second multi-subject:
- Spring launch campaign
- Summer campaign
- Fall campaign (e.g. exclusive offer: come in September and get a free stay/pass in October for HalLEOween)
WHAT IS IT ?
This is the task the Brand Builder asks you to accomplish. If you don’t understand it, you are completely out of luck !
EXAMPLE
“We ask the Creators to develop a print advertising campaign in order to increase Brand’s visibility. It will be used in national magazines this spring.”
In summary: It’s the objective of the client, therefore your objective too !
- Families with children up to 12 years of age
- Italians who haven’t returned for many many years (since they were small)
- Visitors who came to the park prior to 2008
- Foreign tourists on vacation in Lombardy
WHAT IS IT?
People that the Brand Builder wants you to entertain and persuade to think, feel or do something using your creation. Usually you will read about their age, sex, social level and behaviors. You should always keep that information in mind while creating, as the target audience is the final recipient of what you create.
EXAMPLE
“Smoking girls and women who would like to quit smoking but can’t. Usually health-conscious adults who care about their looks. They feel guilty about smoking because they know it is harmful. They read books about it. This is a real problem for them: it’s like “My brain wants something, but my body acts of its own accord”. They don’t relate to my brand, they are just waiting for a trustworthy “helping hand”.
In summary: Get under their skin !
In Minitalia Leolandia Park, 2011 is a year of celebration you just can’t miss! Children of today and yesterday alike in this very special year can live the emotions of the historical park now completely restructured with special moments dedicated to the 40th birthday / anniversary!
WHAT IS IT?
The thing that the Brand Builder wants to make the target audience think/feel/do because of your creation.
Here are some very concrete examples:
∞ Some things people can think/feel:
- There is a new Brand (or product or idea or...) out there
- This Brand is better than the alternatives or than it used to be
- This Brand is worth paying more for
∞ Some things people can do:
- Start buying the Brand’s products
- Buy the Brand more often
- Stock more products of the Brand in their outlets
The above written examples are very concrete whilst often the proposition of the Brief is emotional. That’s even better as it can be more inspiring!
EXAMPLE
“We’d like to encourage smokers to use NMN in order to minimize the damage to their health while they are keeping giving up smoking (especially if they’ve already tried and failed before).”
In summary: Get inside their brain !
Minitalia Leolandia Park is one of a kind, immersed in nature and offers attractions, shows and discovery leaving its visitors with a sensation of having spent quality time with family and friends. Often visitors say “it’s so much more than I expected!”
Since 2008, 20 new rides have been added and the historical Minitalia completely restructured for an innovative multisensory journey. The park is located in the heart of Lombardy only minutes from Milan, Bergamo and Brescia, easily accessible by Highway A4, only 300 meters from the the Capriate exit.
Even if there is so much to see and do in Minitalia Leolandia Park, the relaxing atmosphere offers a stress free day even for families with small children or grandparents.
WHAT IS IT?
This is the key to achieving the objective. It is what supports the proposition and makes it believable. Usually it is a rational statement.
EXAMPLE
“Every cigarette you smoke is causing damage to your appearance. A recent study took several pairs of identical twins where one twin was a lifelong smoker and the other had never smoked. The smokers’ skin was a quarter thinner than that of non-smokers, and in some cases there were differences of up to 40%. NMN contains thinning-blocking anti-oxidants which counteract the effect of nicotine on the skin.”
In summary: You are looking for arguments? You’ll find them here!
- Minitaly: learning, curiosities and discovery.
- LeoLand: amusement rides and shows to enjoy in a group.
- Park: green and relaxing.
- Other distinctive elements: not far and easy to reach, great value for money.
WHAT IS IT?
It’s who the Brand is. Yes... who!
Treat the Brand as a human being, as it has its own personality. To know the personality of the “client” is fundamental in order to provide a tailor-made job. So, read carefully the listed adjectives...
EXAMPLE
“Scientific, trustworthy, result-oriented, ‘a party’ to achieve your goals.”
In summary: Imagine the live person !
- North Italy
- Print ads, posters, standard flyers, press office
- Internet, web marketing
- Local and National radio
WHAT IS IT?
A list of places (or media, or things) where the target audience will see the outcome of your creation. In this step sometimes the Brand will also acknowledge you how much he plans to invest into production. This information will give you an insight whether to create a BIG project or make it small... :)
EXAMPLE
“This campaign is going to appear in lifestyle- and health-focused women magazines of New Zealand, during the spring of 2009. We plan to invest 500,000 USD, which means approximately buying 100 single pages.”
In summary: Consider the medium !
Campain Background
- LeoMonster was the protagonist of the march 2008 launch
- 2009 and 2010 used a rich, distinct and dispersive visual
- In 2011 the key concept is the celebration for the park’s 40th birthday / anniversary and the uniqueness of the park.
- The mood and concept of 2011’s visual should be a transition from the past few year’s visuals for a smooth evolution of image.
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Find attached our older and characteristic radio spots:
- 2007 – Dialect preview
- 2008 – LeoMonster starring “time is over”
- 2009 – Multi –subject campaign: Opening, Rapids, Dad
- 2010 - Mom, Dad, Tantrums, Institutional, Among friends
If the Brand has preferences or technical requirements that your Solution has to match, you will find them here.
Here are some items that you may find in this section:
∞ Guidelines or mandatory inclusions (do’s and/or don’ts)
∞ Business objectives
∞ Market and competitors overview
∞ Good and bad samples
Depending on the Brief, you may also find some files attached with a logo, pictures of product(s), a template that you should use in order to submit your ideas, or any other file that the Brand wants to share with you. So, study the attachments before starting creating.
In summary: Anything else you need to know (not written in the 7 steps before) !
