Marketing Trendz Volume 23 Summer 2018 Edition | Page 9

community relations Forced to overcome a number of challenges, those involved called on (and received) extra support from the community. “After this year, we have an even deeper appreciation and understanding of the commitment and generosity of our Black Tie Bingo committee members, sponsors, volunteers, and guests, who return year after year to support this event,” noted Suzanne Bone, CEO of The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital. Hosting a successful event, Stone Road Mall not only developed its working relationship with GGH, but also offered the foundation a leading partner moving forward. Artworks and home décor pieces were among the auction items. MEDIA MIX Online Marketing Strategies Social media and website: A minimum of four posts achieved more than 87,000 gross media impressions via advertising. Offline Marketing Strategies In-mall collateral posters: six-week term In-mall collateral digital units: four-week term Outdoor digital billboard ads (Kitchener-Cambridge): three-week term Additional branded collateral for the event: • Jointly branded bingo dabbers • Jointly branded photo booth • Givesome Givecards Platters Catering & Events helped GGH set the table at Stone Road Mall. PAGE : 9