This PR plan outlines strategies to increase awareness and sales for one of Omaha's longest-operating restaurants. The plan targets college-educated professionals aged 25-60 through media relations, hospitality partnerships, and promotions during local events. Key objectives are boosting sales 20% and national recognition. Immediate tasks include hiring a PR professional, registering for food events, and distributing information to hotels and real estate agencies to attract new customers. The total budget is $50,000.
2. The situation
What if one of Omahas longest-operating and
most well-known restaurants could become a
landmark dining establishment that truly puts
Omaha on the map?
3. The target audience
New customers
-25-60 years old
-College educated
-Middle-to-upper-middle-class
-Professionals
-Value quality above economy
Food and wine journalists/critics/bloggers
5. The objectives
-Increase awareness of Stokes locations, menu,
atmosphere/pricing, and catering/party room services to
out-of-town and first-time customers
-Increase sales by 20 percent from 2015 to 2016
-Increase national awareness through media publications
-Increase local awareness through media publications
-Increase awareness of Stokes many awards and
accolades
6. The strategies
Strategy 1- Omaha dining/restaurant expos
-Omaha Restaurant Week 2015
-Taste of Omaha 2016
7. The strategies (contd)
Strategy 2- media relations
-Industry Night celebrating Stokes reception of Wine
Spectator Award of Excellence
-Consistent media presence
-Beneficial relationships with media outlets and
professionals
8. The strategies (contd)
Strategy 3- hospitality relations
-Distribute business cards/menus to hotel concierge areas
-Contact concierge staff with information for guests
regarding special promotions/events/etc.
9. The strategies (contd)
Strategy 4- appeal to Omaha visitors
-Schedule promotions and specials during periods of high
visitor traffic in Omaha (CWS, Olympic Swim Trials, MAHA
Music Festival)
-Plan promotions that will attract event attendees
10. The strategies (contd)
Strategy 5- real estate relations
-Distribute business cards/menus to real estate agents or
agencies to attract new residents to either the city of
Omaha or to neighborhoods near either location
11. The schedule
To be completed as soon as possible:
-Hire PR professional
-Register for Omaha Restaurant Week/Taste of Omaha
-Begin planning Wine Spectator industry night
-Distribute business cards/menus/handouts to hotels and
real estate agencies
-Plan promotions/specials for MAHA Music Festival
12. The budget
Total budget: $50,000
-PR professional salary: $40,000
-Printing and distributing materials, menus, business cards,
handouts, etc.: ~$1,000
-Restaurant specials/promotions: $5,000