keggerz Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Ok so as most of you know my wife and I own our own store:Williamsburg Bear Factory for those that don't know, we are like Build-A-Bear(there are differences that I will explain later). anyway considering we are in Williamsburg which attracts tourists because it is so rich in history, specifically COLONIAL HISTORY & America's 400th Anniversary: Jamestown 1607-2007(Jamestown is considered the first permanent English settlement in the United States(13 years before the Pilgrims founded Plymouth in Massachusetts) is going to be a hugh deal and great for business we wanted to find a way to take advantage of that. OK so that is the background, now on to the New Ad Campaign! I worked very hard to produce our first private label teddy bear: 400th Anniversary Bear that bear is EXCLUSIVE to our store and is the ONLY Commemorative bear that customers can help to make. The Ad Copy is in the poll but I will re-write it here: 1. "Take A Piece Of History With You!" or 2. "Make A Piece Of History" There are a couple of things that will be in the Ads: 1. Picture of the Bear(duh) 2. The following phrase: " America's 400th Anniversary Jamestown Collectible Bear" 3. EXCLUSIVELY AT: (Our Logo and phone number etc) 4. Touchable Hearts* & Customeyes* We added the CUSTOMEYES feature about 15 months ago and it has been a hit. 1st it is patented by my major supplier and I have exclusive area rights so thats a hugh plus...also the fact that its something that you cant do at Build-A-Bear just adds to its appeal(we get many customers that comment about how much they like it and say "you cant do this at Build-A-Bear" The TOUCHABLE HEARTS is a brand new rollout. There are basically 2 things you cant do or Build-A-Bear will SUE you...1. You cant use hearts for your customers to put in your bears(there is one small company that has a licensing agreement with BAB but that is for another conversation just leave it at DONT SIGN IT)...2. You cant have pre-stitched closures on your animals(our suppliers have a proprietary way that we close our animals but thats why i was looking for a chemist not to long ago(i have an idea just dont know if or how etc)...anyway back to TOUCHABLE HEARTS...this is our way to combat that BAB lets their customers put hearts in their bears...up to this point we have used stars that our customers make a wish on and put in their bears but we are always hearing "oh they dont have hearts"...so now instead of putting a heart in the bear you will never see again...we are able to affix a heart to the bear that they will always be able to see and TOUCH...they are attached using the same process we attach our eyes with(very safe! once they are on they are on!) In the past we have just ran special coupons for our "Bear of the Year" and they have been very successful. These bears are a bit pricey to run a coupon with their price point so we are going to be running them with a Dollar Off(currently we are doing $10 Off on Internet and Store Pre-Orders)...I think I have rambled on enough... Which "Slogan" is best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 I like #2 better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Fro the nature of the business, #2 sounds better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote Quimby2 Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 gotta go with two also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 #2. Better for what your business is, and it's more more active-sounding, more apt to make someone feel they are DOING something unique, which is always better than just buying something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 I like #2 better than #1, but honestly, I don't particularly care for either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted December 7, 2006 Author Share Posted December 7, 2006 I like #2 better than #1, but honestly, I don't particularly care for either. i almost put up an "OTHER" or "BOTH SUCK" Option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 At first glance, I thought #1 was catchier... but given the nature of your business, I suppose #2 fits better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 i almost put up an "OTHER" or "BOTH SUCK" Option Have you considered, "Buy one for her. She'll probably go down on you." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliaz Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 how about... "History is what you make of it: Williamsburg Bear Factory" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 (edited) how about... "History is what you make of it: Williamsburg Bear Factory" Catchy. Or, "Make history at Williamsburg Bear Factory," or "Make history: make a Williamsburg Bear." Same goodness, just less wordy. Edited December 7, 2006 by yo mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 #2 for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliaz Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 how about... "History is what you make of it: Williamsburg Bear Factory" Also are you going to need another graphic/logo made up like last time? Like the "Abearican Idol" one we did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted December 7, 2006 Author Share Posted December 7, 2006 how about... "History it's whats for dinner, then snuggle with a Williamsburg Bear while you take a Historic Dump" I think I will pass on that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliaz Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Catchy. Or, "Make history at Williamsburg Bear Factory," or "Make history: make a Williamsburg Bear." Same goodness, just less wordy. Yeah I really like that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted December 7, 2006 Author Share Posted December 7, 2006 Also are you going to need another graphic/logo made up like last time? Like the "Abearican Idol" one we did. I have this one handled...but The Abearican Idol window we did Rocked(no pun intended) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliaz Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 I have this one handled...but The Abearican Idol window we did Rocked(no pun intended) Cool Cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 gotta go with two also nice avy! Oh, yeah...#2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckB Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 #2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 i almost put up an "OTHER" or "BOTH SUCK" Option Puddy? I think #2 is the way to go ... #1 may embolden shoplifters ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 (edited) I would prefer it be simpler like: Huggable History Also, if you aren't able to use hearts, why not source out a small pouch (maybe shaped like your star) that a child could place a message, a birthday candle, special rock or whatever in and let it be the "wish that brings special magic to every bear"? They could then place the wish inside the bear. Every bear has a heart, but the wishes make them magical. Edited December 7, 2006 by cre8tiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 a child could place a message, a birthday candle, special rock or whatever in and let it be the "wish that brings special magic to every bear"? They could then place the wish inside the bear. That would certainly change pillow fights ... "Hmmm, I wish I could go upside my brother's head with this rock filled bear." ... "ahhh, Mom, all I did was hit him with my teddy bear, he's just a big (bleeding) baby!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Have you considered, "Buy one for her. She'll probably go down on you." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 I'm not sure which one I like, honestly, that tagline can be branded to any product out there. Cre8tiff is on the right track, you need a slogan that will not only connect the consumer to the history but also your product. Just my honest opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengal Mania Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 (edited) Have two pictures, one of the wife and one of the bear in pilgrim garb, with the slogan: "Guess which one is historical?" See how many people don't realize the catchy spelling trick.... Edited December 7, 2006 by Bengal Mania Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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