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Creative Strategy Brief

Sales Objectives

-Increase in number of products by 10% by July 1, 2016

-Increase market price from $16.14 to $18.00 by July 1, 2016

-Increase fourth quarter sales by 15% after the third quarter increase of 9%

Communication Objectives

-Convince consumers that American Eagle is high quality fashion forward brand

-Promote a community of loyal American Eagle shoppers

-Create awareness of charity donations and loyalty programs

-Promote American Eagle as the "All American" inclusive brand.

Target Audience

Age: 24-34

Secondary Age Group: 15-24

Gender: Both men and women

Marital status: Single

Education: High School +

Income: $25,000+/year per person

Social Class: Young adults

Desire Action

Consumers visit stores and purchase American Eagle Apparel

Consumers create and strengthen the AE community

Key Insight

Consumers shop at American Eagle because it offers high quality clothes that are diversely

American and fashion forward.

Promise/Benefit Statement

American Eagle promises the highest quality products and a great in-store experience that fosters a community of fashion.

Support

Highest quality material guarantee

Brand Personality

Young, fashionable, American, adventurous, vibrant, trendy

Brand Essence

American fashion

Tone And Manner

Classic, excited, elegant

Media To Be Used

Print, Digital, Out of Home (OOH), and Public Realtions

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