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MPR Guideline
MPR GuidelineDecember 2014. MC Marketing Communication Division
CONFIDENTIAL
Declare Your Curve
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LGE CONFIDENTIALLGE CONFIDENTIAL
Purpose of This Document & Confidentiality Reminder
Kevin Lee / IMC Team
Tel: +82 2 2033 6159
E-mail: [email protected]
Léa Lee / IMC Team
Tel: +82 2 2033 6020
E-mail: [email protected]
This document is intended to provide each LG local office with comprehensive guidelines in developing and
managing communications for the LG G Flex 2. Please read carefully and utilize its MPR plans for LG G Flex 2
accordingly.
In order to maximize publicity and create greater interest during the CES 2015, LG HQ has decided to
minimize executing pre-launch PR activities for the LG G Flex 2. Please note that the product images and
detailed specifications are subject upon changes until the actual time of the launch. Also, product
specifications of LG G Flex 2 may vary depending on the market, so please check with your contacts at the
PM in your office before making any external communication.
Do check the embargo timeline before proceeding with PR activities.
While HQ-led activities are included in this document for the purpose of information sharing, local offices shall
follow the guidelines outlined in each program. In addition, local offices are encouraged to begin developing
local programs for the LG G Flex 2 based on this guideline. You may modify and elaborate the activities
outlined in this document for local activation in order to elevate the smartphone’s attractiveness in your market.
However, these modifications need to be consistent and within the basic guidelines provided in this plan.
Please share your ideas for local activation as HQ may consider adopting them in the global activities.
This guideline is not intended for distribution to external parties other than your contracted agencies.
The contents in this document may be subject to change depending on internal and external conditions. Also,
please be reminded that most of the information contained or related herein will be uploaded through LGe PR
as well.
Thank you.Hana Jeon / IMC Team
Tel: +82 2 2033 6079
E-mail: [email protected]
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LGE CONFIDENTIAL
Evolution of G Flex
Unique UX optimized for curved pleasure
720p Standard HD display
Curved battery
Self-healing back cover
Enhanced call and sound quality
6-inch chassis
700R curvature
Available in Titan SilverDe
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“World’s 1ST Real Curved Smartphone
Built with Revolutionary Technology”
“World’s Only Curved Smartphone
Perfect for Those Wantingto Make a Statement”
Portability &
Style
Display
Performance
OS
User Experience
Android 5.0 Lollipop
Gesture Shot
Knock Code
Gesture View
Glance View
High-resolution, contoured, glare-reducing display
Curved Full HD display
64bit Octa-Core processor
Instant self-healing back cover
World’s only dynamically curved design
Dynamic composition of curves for a singular identity
Compact 5.5-inch display size
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LGE CONFIDENTIAL
Why G Flex 2?
“Curved = Distinction”
G Flex 2 – The World’s Only Curved Smartphone
Perfect for Making a Statement
Value of ‘Curve’Learned from the G Flex
Consumer Value of the G Flex 2
• Lacked mobility due to its bulky frame and size
• Low display resolution compared to competing devices in its tier
• Outdated OS at the time of its release
• Latest technology
• Innovative design and user experience
• Unique and distinct form factor unlike any other smartphone
• World’s only smartphone with dynamic curves
• High resolution curved display reduces glare
• Dramatically improved self-healing back cover
• Latest and greatest chipset running the newest OS
As the market reaches maturity and saturation, hardware specifications among
phones are becoming narrower and being distinctive in design is more
challenging
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LGE CONFIDENTIAL
Communication Objective & Strategy
Objective
Create and amplify positive buzz on the G Flex 2 among key opinion leaders and influencers
Identify the G Flex 2 as the most distinct and premium smartphone among consumers who want to stand out from the crowd
Position the G Flex 2 as a smartphone that’s beautiful on the outside, but a beast inside. Emphasize its huge leap over the original in terms of hardware, offering its users powerful and nimble performance
Create buzz and maximize
coverage by engaging with Key
Opinion Leaders and
influencers within the culture,
fashion, and lifestyle categories
who can proselytize key merits
of the G Flex 2 to its target
consumers
CHANNEL
Cosmopolitan consumers who
pursue unique lifestyles
Aspiring professionals and early
adopters aged 25 to 45 who
are open to ‘newness’ in life
TARGET
Raise awareness of the vast
improvements and
enhancements the G Flex 2 has
gone through.
Highlight its position as the real
curved smartphone
MESSAGE
Strategy Radiate from Key Opinion Leaders by Being Unique
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LGE CONFIDENTIAL
Always curious and interested in the latest gadgets
Always keyed in on thehottest trends
Enjoys and seeks thefiner things in life
Target Audience
FASHIONISTAS CHIC PROFESSIONALS EARLY ADOPTERS
Always looking to be the leader / To set themselves apart from
the rest because they enjoy being unique and being trend-setters /
Instead of motivated by functionality and practicality,
they’re motivated by individuality and status
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LGE CONFIDENTIAL
Positioning Statement
Redesigned and more powerful than ever before,
the G Flex 2 represents LG’s passion for innovation.
Born from the marriage of its gorgeous curves and LG’s
advanced core technologies, the G Flex 2 is not only beautiful
on the outside, but a pure beast on the inside.
It is the perfect phone for those looking for something new
and uniquely different that can elevate them a step above the rest.
And with a UX optimized for its curved form factor,
it not only gives them a stylish and iconic device,
but also one that will make their lives more convenient.
Redesigned and more powerful than ever before, the G
Flex 2 is a uniquely stylish smartphone that can elevate
its users a step above the rest
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LGE CONFIDENTIAL
Consumer
Benefit
Sub
Message
The World’s Only Dynamically Curved
Smartphone
Difference in UX: Practical solutions
Difference in Performance: Innovation like you’ve never seen
before
Difference in Design:The beauty is in the details
Message Platform
Key
Message
Latest and Greatest Chipset and OS
Distinct and Intuitive User Experience
G Flex 2 is the culmination of the most advanced technology and design that LG pursues. With its unique design, powerful performance from revamped specifications
and user experience optimized for the curved form factors, we’ve re-imagined what a smartphone looks like reshaping what consumers can expect from
mobile technology.
RTB
Curves that matter• The 400R transverse curve at the top
and the 700R curve of the display not
only lets you view content in any angle
with vividness and clarity, it also offers
a grip that fits within the natural
contours of your hand
More compact• The 5.5-inch screen –down from the 6-
inch screen of the original – hits the
sweet spot for optimal, one-handed
usage
Enhanced GUI• The refined GUI and wave effects
optimized for the full HD display
complements the G Flex 2's overall
design concept
Sleeker and more stylish• Sleeker and more stylish than ever
before in a more compact frame.
• Refractive pattern on the phone’s rear
looks different from every possible angle
and reveals handcrafted details
Faster performance• 1st smartphone to be equipped with
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 810 processor -
Qualcomm’s 1st 64-bit Octa-Core chipset
• Faster processing speeds than ever before
More durable• 20% more durable cover glass than
other smartphones thanks to LG’s
proprietary chemical treatment method
• 30% increased durability on cover glass
thanks to Curved Shape + Flexibility
Faster Self-healing back• Significantly reduced the healing time of
the self-healing back from about three
minutes to just three seconds
Fast-charging Battery• Can be recharged up to 50 percent in
approximately 30 minutes – taking only
half the time compared to conventional
charging methods
Newly Added UX Features• Glance View brings up key information
like the time, recent messages or missed
calls, when you run your finger gently
across its sleeping face
Professional Photos and Videos• 13MP camera with OIS and laser auto
focus for clearer images
• Key enhancements to the front camera
make full use of the phone’s curves,
letting users snap selfies from the best
angles
• Gesture View feature automatically
launches the preview app when you bring
the phone closer to your face after taking
a photo
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LGE CONFIDENTIAL
In addition to pitching and seeding to tech media, actively expand media channels to the most visible to the G Flex 2’s target consumer group such as:
Target Media
Lifestyle
Tech
Culture
Fashion
G Flex 2
Social Media
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LGE CONFIDENTIAL10/19
PR Roadmap
G Flex 2 Korea Launch (1/30)
Maximize interest aroundproduct launch by emphasizing
its design and best class functionality.
Establish G Flex 2’s status in curved smartphone market
Arouse curiosity by not giving any official information by CES. Maximize the impact by placing G Flex 2 center stage
by sponsoring CES coverage within targeted sites with an active, influential, tech-forward audience
Feature story angle-②New UX features
optimized for curved shape (TBD)
Feature story Angle - ①The Beauty of Curve
(TBD)
Pre-Launch Post-LaunchLaunch
CES
Jan 6th
Korea Sales Start
Jan (TBD)
[Video]Product Movie
(1/6)
Product Hands-on (1/6~1/9) G Flex 2 Global Launch
(2/Mid)
GlobalSales Start
Feb (TBD)
Product Seeding to Fashion Media(TBD)
Product seeding to Tech media & CMR
(TBD)
Fashion Magazine Tie-in (TBD)
Image/VideoPress Release Product Review Feature Story Conference/interview
* All date based on publishing media in KST
PR Strategy
PR Activities
Phase
Top 20 Media Pre-Briefing(1/4)
Press Conference (1/5)
[Video]Qualcomm & LG developer
co-interview (TBD)
Partner company PR
G Flex 2 will be unveiled at CES
(1/5)
Others
Qualcomm Chipset Experience event (12/11)
Qualcomm Chipset Image (with LG Logo leak)
(12/29)
Feature story angle-③“G Flex 2, turning heads at
Fashion Week” (TBD)
[Video]Product Story Video (US Launching time)
US MediaPre-briefings (TBD)
MWC
Mar 2nd
US Media 1:1 in-depth interview
(1/5)
G Flex 2 US Launch (2/Mid)
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LGE CONFIDENTIAL
[Launch] We’re Ahead of the Curve
BuzzFeed, the global news website features the kind of things you’d want to pass along to your friends: an
outrageous video that's about to go viral, an obscure subculture breaking into the mainstream, or a juicy bit
of gossip that everyone at the office will be talking about tomorrow. Readers are always updated about
movies, music and products that are on the rise and worth their time. The site receives approximately
51,256,633 unique monthly visitors.
Background
Tactics
The idea would be to get a humorous article posted to
BuzzFeed that people would want to share. It would in turn
build online buzz about the issues addressed by the LG Flex
2 before it is actually released.
Some examples include:
1. “15 Things You Can’t Do With a Flat Phone”
• Perfectly angled selfies
• Safely put your phone in your pocket
• Keep your volume at a low level
• See the screen in the sunlight
• Enjoy watching movies
• Comfortably scroll
2. “The 30 Worst Times Your Selfie Gave You a Double
Chin”
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LGE CONFIDENTIAL
[Launch] Grand Announcement @ CES 2015
Outline • When: Jan. 6~9, 2015
• Where: Las Vegas, NV, USA
• Who: Industry attendees, major global and tech media
• Theme: “Innovation for a Better Life”
Activities • January 4: Top 20 Media Pre-briefing / 1:1 In-depth Interview
• January 5: Press Conference
• G Flex 2 official announcement with product experience zone and
demonstration
• Media interviews to deliver key messages highlighting LG’s technological
innovations
• Live streaming on tech media and social media platforms
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LGE CONFIDENTIAL
[Launch] Curves in All the Right Places
The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is one of the world's largest gatherings for all
renowned electronics and technology. Because this conference can become cluttered with so many new
products, it is important for LG to make a bold statement at its booth.
Background
Tactics
Stunts to have at the booth to gain audience attention:• Contortionists – Contortion is an unusual form of physical display which
involves the dramatic bending and flexing of the human body. There are
people who do contortion shows for a living, and having them at the show
would create buzz and drama around the curve of the LG Flex 2. The
contortionists would be strategically placed around the entire conference,
giving LG additional real estate on the show floor.
• Male and female bodybuilders – They would walk around the show flexing/
holding the LG Flex 2, directing people to the LG booth.
Flat Stanley vs. Flex Stanley:
• In the Flat Stanley children's books, Stanley travels the world in envelopes.
Students who read the books send the paper doll and written notes to
students in other parts of the world through conventional mail and e-mail.
He is also photographed along his journey.
• LG can play off the “Flat Stanley” popularity, creating a “Flex Stanley,” which
could be used with CES attendees. Social media followers could tune in to
his journey @ CES.
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LGE CONFIDENTIAL
[Post-Launch] Product Story Movie
Separate videos for various features
[G3] [G Flex 2]
Single video covering all features
Camera Comparison
UX –Smart Keyboard
Display - QHD Design Story
Present the G Flex 2 as an attractive device and help consumers understand its key features.
Background
Tactics
Produce and distribute an introductory video for the G Flex 2 that explains various aspects of the product
including design, UX, H/W, and LG’s development philosophy.
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LGE CONFIDENTIAL
[Post-Launch] The Phone that is Comfortable it its Own Skin
LG’s goal with the LG Flex 2 was not to focus as much on its technical specifications but rather on the
unique and stylish look of the device. In order to truly achieve that goal and get the next generation beauty
message across, LG needs to create opportunities for the design to be showcased.
Background
Tactics
Attend NYC Fashion Week • The next show is coming up on February 12-19, 2015
• Partnership with a designer to have models carry the LG Flex 2 on the
runway, as well as capture moments backstage.
• Pitch stories/purchase ads/send product to fashion publications to gain
coverage (not guaranteed in the U.S.)
Instagram Selfie Beauty Contest
• “Flex Selfie” or #flexie
• “Flexie Friday” – Every Friday for one month, followers are encouraged
to post a selfie aka a ‘flexie’ using an LG hashtag.
• Submit your flexie for a chance to win a LG Flex 2.
Celebrity partnerships who are relevant subjects:
• Meghan Trainor: “All About that Bass” is a very popular song right now
that promotes and encourages women with curves. YouTube Icons:
Find popular YouTube stars who typically do beauty how-to videos, but
have them film on the LG Flex 2.
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LGE CONFIDENTIAL
[Post-Launch] Yoga Flex Your Curves (Keep Your Curves Smooth)
While competitors’ smartphones such as the HTC One M8 and iPhone 6 Plus struggle to keep their metal
design language as well as thinness, they have failed to keep them scratch or “bend” resistant. Therefore
covers on smartphones have become a necessity, hurting the true aesthetics of a phone. With the LG Flex 2,
you are free from that worry because not only is it curved, protecting the screen from smashing when it falls,
but it’s also coated with self healing materials. In that sense, it would be meaningful to highlight how the LG
Flex 2 retains its smooth curves linking it to a yoga PR event that keeps your
body’s curves smooth.
Background
Tactics
Win a free LG Flex 2 Promotion Event (Outdoor Yoga Event)• Hold outdoor yoga session linking the LG Flex 2’s self-healing abilities,
which help it to retain its curves, with the human’s body ability to self heal and also smoothes out one’s curves.
• Have the participants do yoga poses from easy to hard level. Whoever holds the most advanced yoga pose for the longest wins a LG Flex 2
• Send out media alert before and after the event for publicity
Getting Your Curves Back with the LG Flex 2 (PPL in Diet Program)• Give members participating a diet TV program the LG Flex 2 and have them
use it when filming for the show.
Celebrity partnerships who are relevant subjects:• Have supermodels like Miranda Kerr, known for her dedication to yoga, take
selfies with the LG Flex 2 and upload them on their social media accounts for indirect PR.
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LGE CONFIDENTIAL
[Post-Launch]
Background
Tactics
To further highlight the G Flex 2’s curved design language, we want to kick
start a conversation in social media about the future of design in smartphones,
as well as architecture, automobiles and other products that benefit from
industrial design.
Spreadable and Shareable
• Collaborate with thought leaders in the design and technology fields to
develop and distribute content across online media channels about the
future of design.
• Content should include predictions and new design solutions that will
compel audiences to spread and share with their friends, family, and
colleagues on social media.
• Partner with popular online news media such as Buzzfeed, Reddit, The
Verge, Mashable, and Huffington Post to deliver editorials written by
thought leaders in tech and design.
• Collaborate with cable networks such as Discovery Channel and NatGeo
to produce a 30 minute to a one-hour program about the future of design
and technology.
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LGE CONFIDENTIAL
[Post-Launch] #CurveAppeal
LG should also position its marketing to appeal to and interact with people all over the globe to reach the
maximum audience.
Background
Tactics
Social Media Contest: Find the Curves in your City• Examples: Atlanta Capitol Building, St. Louis Arch, Chicago Bean
• Instagram and/or Tweet to LG with the hashtags #citycurves,
#showusyourcurves or #curveappeal to be entered to win.
• LG will choose a winner from those who tweet using the hashtag.
Traveling roadshow with experience bus that makes stops
all over the world
• Have curve-related obstacle course with celebrity instructors
• Yoga class with Richard Simmons
• Curveball practice with famous Baseball player
• Fashion show with Tyra Banks
• Social media followers could also follow the bus’s journey
Send device to international tech bloggers/reviewers:
• Packages normally say, “DO NOT BEND” but the LG Flex 2
unique boxes could say “FEEL FREE TO BEND”
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LGE CONFIDENTIAL
[Launch] Feature Angles (1/3)
“LOOK BOOK: Bored of
the flat pack of
smartphones?”Target Media: Fashion / Design
(Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Elle, InStyle)
•Highlight the story of how the G Flex was designed
•Focus around the benefits of a curved design - “The G Flex is the
first phone designed to ‘ergonomically fit you’”
•This is the smartphone that is designed to fit your face, body and
hands.
•Series of pictorials with a model wearing various styles of clothes
while using the G Flex 2 in real life scenarios
•Promote the G Flex 2 as a fashionable accessory
“Finally, a phone for
women with curves”Target Media: Latin Fashion/ Lifestyle
Magazines
(e.g. O Magazine, Redbook, etc.)
•With Latin women known to have strong curves, form a cheeky
story on how the G Flex 2 is the perfect phone for the curvy and the
classy
•Pictorial spread with the phone snugly fitting around the contours of
a Latin model’s body
“Classy phone for classy
women with a lots of ‘Flex
Appeal’…”Target Media: Fashion/ Lifestyle
Magazines (Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Elle,
InStyle, Redbook, O Magazine, etc.)
•New Gadget section: Introduce the G Flex 2 featuring classically
beautiful models in their late 30s-40s
•Highlight all of the unique design features and UX of the G Flex 2
using examples of real-life scenarios
* For angles that are considered to be difficult to proactively pitch, conduct media tie-ins with major media outlets or influential blogger postings to secure positive coverage
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LGE CONFIDENTIAL
[Launch] Feature Angles (2/3)
“LG gets curvy again with
the G Flex 2”Target Media: Tech/ Design
(Mashable, The Verge)
•Recap what went wrong with the first G Flex
•Highlight all of the negative feedback of the first model and amplify
how LG addressed them and rectified those criticisms
•Background on the design process with quotes from the device’s
lead designers and software and hardware engineers
Series of Social Media
Teasers
•LG will leak features of the LG Flex 2 on social media channels
through tweets, images and teaser videos.
•Release new features that have not been leaked in the run up to
the official launch.
“LG wants to kick start a
new smartphone segment
with the G Flex 2”Target Media: Tech/ Business
(CNET, TechRadar, Bloomberg,
Forbes, etc.)
•New Gadget section: Introduce the G Flex 2 featuring classically
beautiful models in their late 30s-40s
•Highlight all of the unique design features and UX of the G Flex 2
using examples of real-life scenarios
* For angles that are considered to be difficult to proactively pitch, conduct media tie-ins with major media outlets or influential blogger postings to secure positive coverage
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LGE CONFIDENTIAL
[Launch] Feature Angles (3/3)
“Beauty was meant to be
Timeless and Curvy”Target Media: Art/Design/Culture
(VICE, Another, Wallpaper)
•The LG Flex 2 is a true beauty in a curve with classic lines.
•Who said flat was beautiful? LG Flex 2 redefines beauty with
classic curves and self-healing hardware. Not only is LG Flex 2
beautiful, but it is uniquely designed to capture your best selfie.
•Be your best self with the LG Flex 2.
“Flex your Phone Muscle”Target Media: Tech
(Mashable, The Verge)
•The LG Flex 2 64-bit processor is paired with LG’s fast network
support speeds to conquer all the tasks on your plate.
•The lightning fast battery charger allows you to be more time
efficient and have more peace of mind that you can re-charge on
the fly.
•The updated camera with low-light functionality allows for better
pictures at the nighttime events you enjoy.
“The UX Strong Enough to
Handle it all.”Target Media: Consumer
(Reader’s Digest, Consumer Reports)
•The LG Flex 2’s 5.5 inch curved display allows for an immersive
viewing experience with the wide screen and fixed focus.
•It’s strategic curve is designed for the most comfortable typing,
scrolling and operating, naturally fitting to the shape of your hand.
•The LG Flex 2 comes with all of LG’s top-of-the-line UX features to
provide the best experience for all.
* For angles that are considered to be difficult to proactively pitch, conduct media tie-ins with major media outlets or influential blogger postings to secure positive coverage
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LGE CONFIDENTIAL
[Post-Launch] Feature Angles
“The World Isn’t Flat, So
Why is Your Smartphone?”Target Media: Tech/Culture
(Mashable, The Verge)
•LG is constantly setting the standard for the mobile industry and the
LG Flex 2 is no exception.
•A few hundred years ago, people believed the world was flat
because they didn’t know better. They were later shown that the
world is in fact round.
•Today, people believe their phones should be flat because they
have never known anything different… Until now.
“Flex Further”Target Media: Consumer
(Reader’s Digest, Consumer Reports)
• Sticking to the “norm” is often what is most comfortable and safe to
mobile users.
• However, with the LG Flex 2, LG is now establishing a new norm
and encouraging users to break through what they previously
knew as “normal.”
• The pitch will also discuss the new features being added to the LG
Flex 2, that weren’t available for the first G Flex model.
• The latest version brings the Flex family further.
“The New F Word”Target Media: Tech
(Mashable, The Verge)
•The LG Flex 2 is breaking the mold of the smartphone industry.
•From selfies to video watching, the curve pushes the envelope on
smartphone design making the overall experience a thrilling one.
•The LG Flex 2 is not just a smartphone, it makes a mark and leaves
an impression on all who come in contact with it.* For angles that are considered to be difficult to proactively pitch, conduct media tie-ins with major media outlets or influential blogger postings to secure positive coverage
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G Flex Lesson Implications for G Flex
2
[Appendix] Lesson & Learn
Steer clear from trying to target a broad range of consumers and stick to
promoting the G Flex 2’s stylish looks and unique value
Despite media and consumer interest in the G Flex’s curved design and self-healing back, the viral buzz failed to
crossover to sales
• Recommend PR activities centered on positioning the G Flex 2 as the one and only device that owns the curved/flexible smartphone territory among its target consumer group.
• Amplify the G Flex 2’s stylish and ergonomic design that sets itself apart from the flat pack of conventional smartphones.
• Endorsement by trendsetting influencers is advised when molding the G Flex 2’s product narrative (e.g. fashion power blogger, fashion magazine editor, etc.)
• Establish a new smartphone segment through specific consumer targeting (e.g. fashionable and professional women / unique sons)
• As unique and original as the original G Flex was, the consumer segment being targeted was too broad and too ambiguous.
• The technologies being showcased, while impressive, were largely seen as novelties. The user benefits of a curved display and design was not compelling enough to get consumers to buy into the product.
• The design, display, and size of the device were not seen favorably by many industry experts and consumers alike.
• New technology without a clear purpose is superficial, fleeting, and ultimately–meaningless.
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[Appendix] G Flex 2 Competitive Edge
Category
G Flex 2 (‘15.1) Galaxy Note 4 (‘14.10) Galaxy Edge (‘14.11)
CPU 64 bit, 2GHz Octa-Core64bit, 2GHz Octa-Core
or Exynos 7420(TBD)
2.7GHz Quad-Core
(Snapdragon805)
Network Cat 6, 3xCA Cat 6, 3xCA Cat 4, 2xCA
Display 5.46-inch FHD (403ppi) 5.7-inch QHD (515ppi) 5.6-inch WQHD (542ppi)
RAM 3GB 3GB 3GB
eMMC 16GB/32GB 32GB 32GB/64GB
MicroSD slot Yes Yes Yes
Camera13MP, OIS+, LDAF
/ 2.1MP F2.0
16MP, OIS,
/3.7MP F1.9
16MP
/3.7MP F1.9
Battery 3,000mAh + Fast charging 3,220mAh + Fast charging 3,000mAh + Fast charging
OS Lollipop KitKat KitKat
Size 149.1 x 75.3 x 8.9 153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5 151.3 x 82.4 x 8.3
Weight 152g 176g 174g
UX Quick Glance View, Gesture ViewWide Self Shot, Dynamic
Lockscreen, Multi Window
Edge Screen/Glance View, Wide
Self Shot, Dynamic Lockscreen
OtherStronger, more durable display,
Advanced Self Healing, Color (2+)S-pen S-pen
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[Appendix] G Flex 2 Competitive Edge
Category
G Flex (‘13.11) G Flex 2 (‘15.1) G3 Cat6 (’13.7)
CPU 2.26GHz Quad-Core 64 bit, 2GHz Octa-Core 32bit, 2.7GHz Quad-Core
Network Cat 4 Cat 6, 3xCA Cat 6, 2xCA
Display 6.0-inch HD (245 ppi) 5.46-inch FHD (403ppi) 5.46-inch QHD (534ppi)
RAM 2GB 2GB 3GB
eMMC 32GB 16GB 32GB
MicroSD slot No Yes Yes
Camera13MP F2.4
/ 2.1MP
13MP F2.4, OIS+, LDAF
/ 2.1 MP
13MP F2.4, OIS+, LDAF
/ 2.1 MP
Battery 3,500mAh 3,000mAh + Fast charging 3,000mAh
OS JB L-OS KitKat
Size 160.5x81.6x8.0/8.7 149.1 x 75.3 x 8.9 146.3 x 74.6 x 9.1
UXDual Window, Swing Lockscreen,
QTheater
Gesture View, Quick Glance View,
Customizable Smart Keyboard,
Swing Lockscreen2
Smart Bulletin, Smart Keyboard,
Smart Cleaning
Other Self Healing, Color (1)Stronger, more durable display,
Advanced Self Healing, Color (2+)Color (5)
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[Appendix] Sample List of Target Media
Publication Outlet Bio Demographics
Cosmopolitan Cosmo is an international women’s magazine with content that includes articles on women's issues, relationships, sex, health, careers, self-improvement, celebrities, fashion and beauty.
Circulation: 3,017,834Total Audience: 16,969,000• 14% male / 86% female
Details Details is a men's magazine primarily devoted to fashion and lifestyle, also featuring reports on relevant social and political issues.
Circulation: 504,563Total Audience: 2,042,000• 70% male / 30% female
Elle Elle is a worldwide lifestyle magazine covering women's interest including lifestyle, beauty, fashion, celebrities, food, home, relationships, sex, travel and leisure activities.
Total Audience: 5,794,000• 8% male / 92% female
Glamour Glamour is a guide to the latest fashion trends, outfit ideas, hair + makeup how-tos, celebrity scoop, sex, love and life.
Circulation: 2,374,170Total Audience: 12,161,000• 4% male / 96% female
InStyle InStyle is a monthly women's fashion magazine published in the United States by Time Inc. which covers fashion, hair, make-up and celebrity news.
Circulation: 1,810,53Total Audience: 9,553,000• 8.9% male / 91.2% female
Marie Claire Marie Claire magazine is an international publication that women turn to for information on fashion, style, hairstyles, beauty, women’s issues, careers, health and more.
Circulation: 969,965 Total Audience: 3,900,000
Redbook Redbook editorial content covers fashion, beauty, marriage, sex, motherhood, careers, celebrities and news topics and aims to help the reader make the most out of her life as she goes through periods of change-from single to married to mom, from first job to established career, from footloose to homeowner.
Circulation: 2,229,809Total Audience: 6,829,000• Mostly women
Vanity Fair Vanity Fair is a magazine of popular culture, fashion and current affairs. Circulation: 1,193,267Total Audience: 6,644,000• 23% male / 77% female
Vogue Vogue is a globally recognized fashion and lifestyle magazine that covers the latest fashion news, beauty coverage, celebrity style, fashion week updates, culture reviews and videos.
Circulation: 1,259,826Total Audience: 12,663,000• 12.5% male / 87.5%
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