HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOB RFP_Flying Horse Communication_June_2021CITY OF BOZEMAN
RFP: Facilities Bond and Affordable Housing
Mill Levy Education Effort
June 21,2021
Company:Flying Horse Communication, Inc.
Address:212 Discovery Drive, Suite D
Bozeman, MT 59718
Contact: Murray Steinman, President & CEO
Phone: (406) 581-9664
Email:Murray@fhcommunication.com
Murray Steinman and Deborah Smart, Business Manager, are authorized to sign agreements on behalf of Flying Horse
Communication, Inc.with the City of Bozeman.
Kind regards,
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Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4
FIRM/INDIVIDUAL PROFILE 7
SCOPE OF PROJECT 17
RELATED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS 30
PRESENT & PROJECTED WORKLOADS 44
RECENT & CURRENT WORK FOR THE CITY OF BOZEMAN 46
AFFIRMATION OF NON-DISCRIMINATION 50
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Executive Summary
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The City of Bozeman seeks to formulate and execute an outreach and education program for a bond issue and a mill levy on the city
ballot for the November 2, 2021 election.The bond of $9 million would fund updates and replacements for such things as the
relocation of Bozeman Fire Station 2 on 19th Ave, the renovation of the Bozeman Swim Center and Bogert Pool, and the renovation
and upgrades to the Lindley Center.The 7 mill levy would raise about $9.5 million over 10 years to support the Community Housing Program in various ways.The purpose of the campaign is to communicate facts—without using public resources to advocate for or
against—to explain the impact of passage or failure of the bond and levy on City operations.
Our work for the City will be strategic and creative in achieving the desired objectives within the project budget.In working with
the City, we will adapt our processes to the City's needs in a truly collaborative effort.
Flying Horse Communication has the skills and experience for this project.Over the past 20 years, we have developed brands for
more than 80 organizations, including for-profit, non-profit, and government organizations.We then developed and executed
strategic communication plans to implement them.Implementation includes creative concepting and development, designing and
creating every form of advertising, social media, TV production, and PR.We have developed numerous logos and visual identities
and conducted extensive market research.
Over the years, we have developed a unique set of competencies that are relevant to this project.One challenge you face is
integrating the benefits of brands, which are inherently persuasive, with legally mandated education and outreach, which are
not.Another challenge is how to segment and communicate to various target audiences on a small budget.
We know how to do this.
Over the years, we have developed a competency in neuromarketing, that is, the application of neuroscience to marketing, and can
educate without crossing the "bright line" to advocating in a way that enhances message acceptance and builds likability,
familiarity, differentiation and relevance—the keys to a successful campaign.While we will not be conducting neuromarketing
research, we will combine our understanding of how the brain processes information with our experience in market research to
develop and match powerful messages with audiences.
In the past, we have successfully worked with the City on key projects.We developed a brand for the City—working with Great
West Engineering—specifically to gain public support for a dam project in the Sourdough drainage (that was tabled).
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We also developed and successfully executed a strategic communication plan to address the flow of volatile organic compounds from
an old landfill into the homes of the Bridger Creek Subdivision.This plan moved the community outlook from "concerned" to
"confident that the City is doing the right thing."(See Appendix A).
While we have worked with the City in the past, it was not in the past four years and we have not worked specifically for the passage of
a bond issue or mill levy, although we successfully conducted a campaign to defeat a bond issue for construction of a new jail on Oak
Street with 73% of the vote.
We recognize the RFP that gives rise to this proposal asks for a breakdown of the budget and time each staff member from Flying Horse
will spend on this project.We respectfully will not provide those breakdowns knowing that our proposal may be rejected as non-
responsive. That said, this proposal will also be honest.
Here's why. At this time we do not have a defined scope of work, reviewed any market research data, nor have we developed the
strategy that would allocate resources for this project.As a result, dollar values for such things as a media buy, printing costs and so on
would be made up numbers.The costs for our work on this project—including hard costs for media, printing and so on—will not
exceed your budget limit of $36,000.
What we said about budget holds true for percentage of time each member of the team will spend on the as yet to be decided
scope.That said, Murray Steinman, President and CEO, will develop the brand, strategic communication plan, and messaging.Rafe
Stewart, Creative Director, will develop the logo and visual identity and the creative assets for the campaign.Lisa Larrivee, Brand
Communication Executive, will manage the project including the advertising.Lisa is an experienced film producer and will produce
TV/film if required.Other staff will provide services as needed.
Over the years we have won numerous awards—such as Addy and Webby awards—at a state, regional and national level.We recently
won two global awards—the Communicators Award for Excellence, the equivalent of a Gold Addy—one for the best integrated
campaign (advertising, video, digital, social, print etc.) for a non-profit and the second for our Mask Montana campaign.Both
campaigns are on our website www.fhcommunication.com .
That said, while it is nice to be recognized by peers, our real award is when we achieve the results that you, our client, are looking
for.In short, while we cannot meet some of the requirements of this RFP template, we can work collaboratively with you to achieve
your objectives.
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Firm/Individual Profile
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Company Profile
Flying Horse Communication is a full-service, integrated
Marketing and Advertising agency.
The company began doing business in 1999.Our
headquarters are located in Bozeman, MT and we have
service offices in Portland, OR,Miles City, MT and Austin,
TX. We maintain a talented core team with the competencies
required for a full-service agency and scale quickly when we
need a specific skill or additional help with workload.
Our mission is to help clients create their preferred
future.
Our talented team is a robust toolkit –filled with all the
necessary capabilities to provide full brand communication
services.
We serve a broad range of markets including government,
healthcare, restaurants, fitness,education,tourism,
outdoor,energy,architecture,technology,retail,
government,real estate,pharmaceutical,and the non-
profit sectors.
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Local State Regional National Global
We work with organizations of every size.
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Our Sweet spot:
Strategy + Implementation
STRATEGY
Market research
Marketing
Strategic planning
Strategic communication
Brand development
Brand management
IMPLEMENTATION
Traditional advertising
Digital advertising
Social media
Public relations
Graphic design
Web design
Web development
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We are a problem problem solving company.
Our goal is not to sell our client a a product or service but to achieve a result.
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Team Experience, Roles & Responsibilities
Murray Steinman,President &CEO,20 Years at Flying Horse
Murray founded Flying Horse in 1999 with the idea that communication should produce a valuable organizational result
for his clients.Over the years he rewrote the book on branding and all things strategic.Set free from the standard, his
team flourished in a culture that gave rise to bold, creative campaigns.Over the past 20 years he has branded more than
85 organizations and provided strategy and research for others.Under his direction, the agency has won an international
AIVA Communicator Award of Excellence award as well as numerous state and regional ADDY awards and five national
W3 awards for web design and development.
Murray will act as chief strategist and oversee all activity.He is based in Bozeman, MT.
Rafe Stewart,Creative Director,9 Years at Flying Horse
When you want bold and innovative creative call Rafe. With numerous Montana and regional student ADDY Awards, an
America Design Awards gold medal and named one of CMYK Magazine’s top 100 New Creatives in 2010, Rafe has a mind
that’s passionate about thinking beyond the box and has been behind some of Flying Horses’ most innovative, distinctive
advertising and design. Rafe has led our creative team for the last four years and was behind PureView’s “Healthcare
Heroes” campaign for which Flying Horse won the AIVA Communicator Award of Excellence.
Rafe will act as your creative director and oversee all creative asset execution. He is based in Miles City, MT.
Lisa Larrivee,Brand Communication Executive,1.5 Years At Flying Horse
Lisa spent 15+ years producing low budget film breakouts and independent festival favorites (Surviving Eden, Steal Me) and studio films (Hollow Man, Just Go With It) before transitioning to national and regional ad campaigns for clients
Cold Stone Creamery and TacoTime. After managing their accounts for 9 years, she joined Flying Horse.She most
recently produced the PureView Healthcare Heroes Campaign which won an international AIVA Communicator Award
of Excellence. Forged in the fires of low-budget filmmaking, her stupid human trick is producing exceptionally high-
quality content for exceptionally low budgets.
Lisa will act as your account manager. She is based in Bozeman, MT.
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Team Experience, Roles & Responsibilities
Chris Hill,Brand Communication Executive,6 Months at Flying Horse
Chris has over 15 years of experience leading advertising awareness campaigns, content creation, and digital marketing
efforts, including social media. He has experience as a project manager and client communications.
Chris will advise on any social media management and other related needs. He is based in Bozeman, MT.
Deborah Smart,Business Manager,20 Years at Flying Horse
Responsible for detailed multi-program invoicing and billing management. She also serves as a compliance officer,
ensuring we meet all contractual requirements.Although she loves to travel around Montana selling her husband’s
pottery and finds floating the Yellowstone River a great way to spend her time, you can occasionally find her in the
office.
Deborah will act as a business manager and compliance officer. She is based in Bozeman, MT.
Isaiah Cormier, Research and Media Specialist
Isaiah has six years of agency experience and has served many roles, including researcher, writer, producer, and strategist. He believes that all brands have an opportunity to achieve radical success through the understanding of
their customer’s thoughts, emotions and desires
Isaiah will assist on an as-needed basis with market research, evaluations, writing and reporting as required. He is
based in Bozeman, MT.
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On-demand, in-person
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Your RFP asks us to provide "on-demand, in-person, and cost-effective service."
As far as responsive service, that's what we are known for.
We can provide references for current and former clients who will gladly affirm that that's
what we do—not just what we promise in proposals. Given your timeline, we will be front-
loading this campaign as much as possible because we have found—and there is good
research to confirm this—that it is better to win a mind than change a mind. We will do
everything to reach voters first. Key people will have Murray Steinman's and Lisa Larrivee's
cell numbers if something comes up out of business hours.
As far as cost-effective, we will not charge by the hour for our services. With task pricing,
you have free rein to call without concern. Further, cost-effectiveness is a function of
results. Cost per hour or cost per service is not as good of an indication of cost-
effectiveness as achieving results within the budget.
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Bozeman-based Client Experience
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While we have state, regional, national and global experience, we have a great deal of experience working with clients
in Bozeman. Here’s a selection:
•14 North, brand, name, logo, visual identity and initial roll out
•The City of Bozeman, detailed above
•Bozeman Daily Chronicle (then part of the Pioneer News Group, which we rebranded and repositioned and for
which we developed the tagline, “Empowering the Community.” We also did extensive market research and
developed and implemented a strategic communication plan, an ad campaign, produced the video and all other
assets). We also conducted a market research study for the Chronicle to quantify public attitudes on the Story
Mansion
•Barnard Construction, web development
•Black Bull, web development
•Bozeman Health: four market research projects two of which was a Community Health Needs Assessment done
jointly with Gallatin City-County Health Department and Community Health Partners
•Bozeman Chamber of Commerce for a variety of projects including development of a brand and the “Only in
Bozeman” logo
•Bozeman TBID, brand, advertising, market research and development of a strategic communication plan for a
prospective event center
•Bridger Animal Nutrition
•Bridger Orthopedic, brand, market research, advertising
•First Security Bank, brand, market research, strategic communication plan, advertising, strategic planning, strategic
consulting
•The Flooring Place, market research, brand development
•Ridge Athletic Club, brand, market research, customer segmentation, strategic consulting
•Town & Country Foods, market research
•Universal Athletic for strategic planning
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Bozeman-based Client Experience
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We have also worked with other Bozeman-based companies that have state, regional, national and global markets:
•Zoot Enterprises (brand development for a product designed for Wells Fargo)
•Mystery Ranch (website, customer segmentation)
•Dean’s Zesty Booch (market research)
•Montana Conservation Corp (brand, research, strategic communication plan)
•Strix (market research, brand development)
•My Pad (market research, brand development strategic consulting to develop a business model and income
stream, app design/development/management)
•Right Now Technologies/Oracle (graphic design/strategic consulting).
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Montana Government Experience
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We are not sure how you are defining local, so here are all government clients in Montana, including the
state itself and federally qualified health centers, which are a hybrid of sorts, except RiverStone Health,
which is a multi-jurisdictional municipality.
•Alluvion Health (FQHC)
•City of Bozeman
•Bozeman Tourism and Business Improvement District
•Gallatin City-County Health Department
•City of Hamilton
•PureView Health (FQHC)
•RiverStone Health (FQHC and multi-jurisdictional municipality)
•State of Montana Departments of:
o Health and Human Services Labor and Industry
o Justice
o Labor and Industry
o Tobacco Use Prevention Program
o Transportation
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Scope of Project
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Scope of Work Strategy
Flying Horse Communication has reviewed the requirements and deliverables provided in the City of Bozeman’s (City) RFP
and understands the City requests development of:
•A strategic communication plan
•Logo and brand development
•Messaging, talking points, FAQ
•Creative development and materials and production
o Mailer/rack card
o Power Point presentation
o Website copy
o Graphics for website and social media
o Educational video(s)
•Accessible and inclusive communications
•Social media
•Media planning and buying
•Community partnerships, and budget. Another part of the RFP lists items that "may be requested" of the firm you hire
including:
We recognize the City requires a partner who can attend periodic meetings and, upon engagement, swiftly mobilize, leverage
their experience and draw upon a robust toolkit of capabilities in order to support the requested services in an efficient and
timely manner. We are that partner.
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Our Plan to Meet Your Goals
In working with the City, Flying Horse will collaborate with the relevant stakeholders to define and refine plans on a per-
project basis.
For each project, account/project managers will be assigned who will develop a work or media plan –or as we call it,
Strategic Communication Plan (SCP) –outlining budgets, timelines, staff, outcomes and deliverables that meet the quantity
requirements and highest quality standards.
Basecamp, a project management tool, will be used to organize and manage project communication.Milestones for this
project will be established in collaboration with the City and tracked on Basecamp. It also provides a platform where written
modifications and corrections can be communicated and archived in real time.
Below is an overview of our approach project management.More details are found in the proceeding pages.
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Discovery Branding Strategy Evaluation &
Optimization
Mesage
Development,
Execution &
Delivery
Media
Planning &
Deployment
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Discovery
Once engaged on a project, we identify project key stakeholders,decision
makers,and those that have access to the documents and information needed
to complete this project successfully. For this project, this may include:
•Melody Mileur, Communications Coordinator
•City Attorney
•City Management
•Representatives from Fire, Parks and Rec, Finance, Housing and City
Manager
We meet with assigned staff and/or stakeholders to define:
•Roles and responsibilities
•Establish how success will be measured as it relates to the final
deliverables
•Identify strategic objectives
•Establish expectations including timelines and outcomes
•Outline approval process (to be integrated into all steps below)
•Identify population segments that are for/against/undecided
•Evaluate existing assets (research/creative)
•Identify of critical success factors and enabling and restraining factors
•Review or discuss previous or desired messaging and, if applicable,
previous results
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Although our approach will be tailored to each individual project, in general we take
a phased approach using the following steps.
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Branding &
Logo Development
We have developed a unique brand development process that
includes a strategic framework, a.k.a. a "framework for success,"
combined with "brand-friendly" communication. It also incorporates
traditional brand elements: brand values and attributes, brand
pyramid, brand promise and personality, a positioning statement, and
brand story. The deliverable is a "brand book."
For this project, we will have a truncated process. We will determine
what that looks like with you, but it is likely to leverage "brand
positioning" in a way that highlights three important elements to
integrate brand with education as noted in the Executive Summary.
These elements are:
Priming:to bring to mind specific thoughts, ideas, concepts etc.
Framing: how we want to public to “see it,” that is, view our
message(s)
Anchoring:what we want them to remember and how we want to
“anchor” points of comparison
The brand/educational process will also include a “brand story” that is
in the right side of the “brand line” which will contextualize the facts
to help the public understand the impact of passage or failure of the
ballot issues on City operations—and what that means to them.
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Branding & Logo Development
Over the years we have developed numerous logos and tag lines.
We may or may not include a tagline with the logo, depending on whether we can meet the "educate vs. advocate" standard.
Taglines come out of the brand process and are a window into how we translate the brand promise into an accessible phrase.
Tag lines we have developed include:
Delivering a bright future. Northwestern Energy
Live Smart. Live Health. Blue Cross Blue Shield, Montana
Success. Together. First Security Bank
Empowering the Community.Bozeman Daily Chronicle/Pioneer News Group
Only in Bozeman Bozeman Chamber/TBID
A Fresh Look at Health PureView Health
Create Lasting Beauty Bridger Steel
Connecting You to a Better Life RiverStone Health
Logos we have created:
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Strategy
The art and science of getting from here to there.
Every successful project has a strategic framework that
positions it for success. This framework provides us with an
organizational approach designed to move organizations step-
by-step from their current position to their desired, optimized
position (aka their preferred future).
The course between these positions dictates the applications
utilized, including messaging, materials, and media
(advertising, web, PR/social, video etc.).It also gives rise to
“the plan” –in our case, a Strategic Communication Plan.
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We believe that great strategy inspires great creativity which produces exceptional results.
Throughout our 20+ years, we have seen that results-driven success starts with a brand-friendly and researched-based
Strategic Communication Plan (SCP) and ends with persuasive creative implemented flawlessly.
We have developed numerous multi-year plans as well as short-term plans for a specific purpose. All plans follow a
strategic pattern designed to produce the desired results:
•Define the “Current Situation”
•Define the “Preferred Future,” aka the results and outcomes you desire
•Build a bridge between the two using the budget and other assets available
We will look at the current state of the market including segments that are for/against/neutral or undecided, the best ways
to communicate with them, effective messaging and develop the messages and materials needed to achieve the results.
Our SCPs traditionally comprise a three-year period with one-year tactical intervals and requisite implementation plans,
time frames and budgets as illustrated on the following page.
Our SCPs integrate strategy, research and messaging in a single, comprehensive document.It articulates the strategic
objectives of the communication and the main message and sub-messages at each stage that move you step-by-step
toward increased awareness and a strong relationship between you and your audience.
SCPs make use of a series of calendars as appropriate including:
•The flight schedule
•PR calendar
•Social media calendar
•Community engagement calendar
•Any other calendar that is needed
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We move organizations step-by-step from their
current position to their preferred future.
STRATEGY
Market research
Marketing
Strategic planning
Strategic communication
Brand development
Brand management
IMPLEMENTATION
Traditional advertising
Digital advertising
Social media
Public relations
Graphic design
Web design
Web development
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Message Development, Execution & Delivery
Messaging
Messaging flows from brand development, input from the City and input and approval from those listed above in the
Discovery Phase. We will tailor our process to the needs of the Communication Coordinator and key players for the City.
Materials and Media
Materials and messaging maintain their consistency due to fidelity to the brand and communication plan and approvals by the
City. Such materials by the nature will be accessible and inclusive. We do not have a multi-language capability and
translations would probably break the budget. Social media will play a role in this process and what that role is and the
percentage of the budget for boosts will be determined during the strategic communication planning process. The same is
true for media planning and buying which will be leveraged by our strong relationships with local media. We will develop PR,
social media and community engagement calendars and a flight schedule as early as feasible.
Community Partnerships
We are strong advocates of community engagement and partnerships. We have used them for various clients in the past and
can leverage relationships with the media, the Chamber of Commerce, Prospera, service organizations and others as directed
by the strategic communication plan.
Video Production
A note about video production. We have a track record of producing effective and award winning video—often on a minimal
budget. To be fair, the budget for this project is small and video production would be done at the expense of something else
vital to the communication campaign. If we do go forward, our producer, Lisa Larrivee, cut her teeth on independent films
which are notorious for having tiny budgets. Lisa then went on to produce big budget Hollywood films before moving on to
producing 30 second spots for TV ads. She still retains her ability to produce on a shoestring budget.
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Media Planning &
Deployment
Broadcast/Cable TV:planned and purchased using TRPs (target rating points) to ensure the right audience is
seeing the ads
Connected TV:Utilized to fill gaps in the broadcast/cable schedule and remain flexible during unique situations
(e.g., election years)
Radio:Concepting, script writing, voice over, production for AM, FM and streaming radio.
Display Search/Video:Contextual, demographic, and geo-targeted campaign ads
Out of Home:Gas station pump handles, billboards, transit advertising
Paid Search:Target potential patients who are further down the marketing funnel
Social Media: Target key market segments
Public Relations: positioning, repositioning and crisis communication; develop strategies, tactics and materials
(including press kits, press releases, video news releases), teach media relations and prep spokesmen for TV,
print, radio, internet interviews; local, state and nationwide representation
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Armed with an SCP and creative assets, this phase
focuses on developing a media plan conscious of
the City’s goals and budget. Capabilities to be
utilized and tactics to be deployed (if desired and
budgeted) include:
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Evaluation & Optimization
Analyze campaign data to ensure the campaign is connecting with
the right audience, at the right time, and in the right places.
Methods for testing vary by campaign and budget and will be
deployed on an as-needed basis.
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Contract Completion
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When the contract is completed, we will close out the contract according to
specifications, transition any records and provide a Project Closeout Report
including feedback regarding the project implementation and any relevant
take-aways.
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Related Experience, Qualifications & References
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STRATEGY
Market research
Marketing
Strategic planning
Strategic communication
Brand development
Brand management
IMPLEMENTATION
Traditional advertising
Digital advertising
Social media
Public relations
Graphic design
Web design
Web development
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Flying Horse does not have experience promoting a bond issue or a levy increase. We have a wealth of experience
working with governments (state and local) and with Bozeman. The closest we have come to this project is the work
we did for the City of Bozeman when volatile organic compounds invaded the homes of residents of the Bridger
Creek Subdivision.
As noted, when we were engaged, the City had a crisis and bad PR on its hand. So, Flying Horse had to implement
the plan as we were developing it. While we were doing that, we developed an overarching message that the City
was doing the right thing for Bozeman so that the populace would move from "concerned" to "confident that the
City is doing the right thing."
As part of that, we managed media, public meetings, stakeholder and City employee perceptions amidst the
situation's legal conflicts and contentious nature. We translated complex technical language into accessible English
and trained technical experts to do the same. Further, we gave communication coaching to Sean Becker, then the
major, Chris Kukulski, then City Manager, and various City and State subject matter experts to positively engage the
Bridger Creek Subdivision residents and leaders, the media, and the general public. This included prepping the City
for an Editorial Board meeting with the Bozeman Daily Chronicle.
Since there were lawsuits and state regulators involved, some of the outcomes, including legal settlements, were
confidential. Our job, however, was to manage perceptions and in this were successful. Just one indication is that
the Bozeman Daily Chronicle ran an editorial that started and closed with our message: the City of Bozeman is doing
the right thing.
Related Experience
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We help you build meaningful relationships
with your audiences.
STRATEGY
Market research
Marketing
Strategic planning
Strategic communication
Brand development
Brand management
IMPLEMENTATION
Traditional advertising
Digital advertising
Social media
Public relations
Graphic design
Web design
Web development
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To do so, we use many tools. Our capabilities include:
Branding: Brand Development, Brand Management and Repositioning, Brand Optimization, Brand
Standards, Naming, Logo Design, Visual Identity
Creative: Content Development, Graphic Design, Graphic Standards,Photography
Production: Websites, Commercials, Film, TV
Media:Media Planning, Media Buying, Media Training
Earned Media:Public Relations, Media Relations, Social Media
Paid Media:TV, Connected TV, Print, Radio, Digital Display, Search, Social Media, Outdoor, Direct Mail
Strategy: Strategic Communication Plans, Marketing, Implementation
Research: Quantitative, Qualitative, In-Depth Interviews, Industry, Focus Groups, Customer,
Competitive, Neuromarketing
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Following please see Riverstone Health, PureView Health Center and
AWARE, Bozeman TBID and Montana Department of Transportation
case studies in which we developed branding, logos and integrated
media marketing campaigns including requested tasks:
!Branding and logo development
!Creating Strategic Communication Plans (SCPs) outlining outreach
strategies, target markets, timelines and key performance indicators
(KPIs)
!Implementing the SCP and making tactical adjustments per timing,
budget, ad performance and client needs
!Concepting, developing and producing advertising campaigns,
promotional materials, long-and short-form video and multimedia
!Planning and purchasing combinations of earned and paid media
including TV, radio, out-of-home, print, email direct mail, social and
digital media
!Utilizing multiple sources (TV news releases, radio and/or newspaper,
Google Analytics, and social media reports for Facebook, Twitter,
etc.) to track and report paid media performance for potential course
corrections and KPI evaluations
!Designing, developing or maintaining campaign websites
!Completing media-related activities including editing and revising
materials, developing print banners, pamphlets and posters
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Our Solution The ResultsTheProblem
RiverStone Health, then the
Yellowstone City-County Health
Department (YCCHD), had low
awareness, a bad reputation, and 26
vertical silos each with its own name
and visual identity. As a result,
community members—and even
YCCHD employees—were generally
unfamiliar with the organization and
less so with their services. This
prevented the organization fromfully
realizing its mission.
A campaign that included: brand
development, brand architecture,
market research, a Strategic
Communication Plan, a new name,
tagline, and visual identity, a new
website, and an integrated
advertising campaign.
+46.5%: increase in gross revenue
from FY07-08 to FY12-13 despite
significant federal grant cuts
+26%: increase in fees for service
$2.5MM: in additional donations
received for hospiceprogram
49-67% rise in brand awareness
during the firstyear
96%: brand awareness in 2017,
which is at saturation
Why it’s Relevant.RiverStone Health is also the county
health department for Yellowstone County. Over the past
12 years we have provided every service and task included
in the STATE’s RFP. Due to HIPAA laws, we observe the
highest integrity, security and privacy protocols possible.
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Our Solution The ResultsTheProblem
Before changing its name to PureView Health
Center, the Cooperative Health Center (CHC) was
dated and, in Helena, MT,an afterthought to those
not actually using its services and was often
confused with the county department of health.
Also, changes in healthcare, includingthe
Affordable Care Act,which could deprive the
organization of many of its core customers, were
placing it at a disadvantage. Finally, the CHC was
remodeling its facilities making it good time to
rebrand to address its challenges.
We developed anew brand,anew name and visual
identity, supported by market research we
conducted, and created and implemented an SCP.
Our “Healthcare Heroes” campaign bested top-tier
competitors from around the globe to win a
prestigious 2020 Communicator Award of
Excellence for integrated campaign for a non-profit
from the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts
(AIVA).
The multi-channel marketing campaign showcases
PureView’s services and brand while cutting
through the clutter of generic healthcare
advertising.
31%: brand awareness six months after
brand launch(2016)
66%: brand awareness 18 months after
brand launch(2017)
80%: of those familiar with PureView
have seen itsads
2nd Highest spontaneously mentioned
healthcare advertiserin Helena
56%: of people in 2017 who would
consider PureView’s services—up from 48%
in2016
Why it’s Relevant.Since our engagement 5 years ago, we have provided
every service and task included in the STATE’s RFP. We conducted market
research, rebranded and renamed the organization, developed a logo,
brand standards, and tagline, conducted brand assimilation (internal
marketing) and developed and implemented an SCP which included
television, radio, web development, digital advertising, social media,
print, outdoor and specialty—and bought and placed media. We also
provided strategic consulting and significant PR assistance.
We bolstered brand equity –by recognizing
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Our Solution The ResultsTheProblem
AWARE is Montana’s largest service provider
for people with behavioral health,
emotional, or physical disabilities.Despite
having 1,400 employees in 37 communities
across the state, AWARE suffered from
relatively low awareness. They asked Flying
Horse to help boost their awareness so they
could connect families to the services they
desperately needed.
We began by taking the AWARE team through our
branding process. We did an exploration of their
organization and discovered their unique
strengths as well as areas that needed
improvement. The most glaring barrier to
connecting with their audience was an aging,
inconsistent visual identity. It was clear that a new
visual identity was needed.
Inspired by symbols of the sun, the new logo
reflects AWARE's role as a strong, nurturer in their
customer’s lives. A series of uppercase ‘A’s form
rays of the sun as well as people in a celebratory
pose with raised arms and joined hands.A bright
color palette represents the vibrant energy of the
people they serve.
Why it’s Relevant.We conducted qualitative market research,
developed a brand and visual identity, with logo, tagline, and brand
standards manual, and SCP. We successfully repositioned the
brand, improved awareness and knowledge of the organization
statewide, helped initiate a cultural and behavioral shift, improved
relations with state agencies and competitors/collaborators in their
industry, engaged parent and educational groups, provided a new
thrust for the organization and generally optimized their brand.
We produced a series of videos that
feature AWARE’s facilities across Montana. The video production
provided the opportunity to see
AWARE’s team in action, and the
impact they have on the lives of those
they serve.We witnessed disability turn into possibility, which was a
powerful, uplifting experience that we
embodied in the brand videos.
With the help of our branding process and integrated marketing campaign,
AWARE is now able to connect to their
audience with a strong, consistent
voice.
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Our Solution The ResultsTheProblem
The Bozeman Tourism Business
Improvement District (TBID) asked us to
develop an integrated
advertising/marketing campaign (brand
development, TV, print, digital, social) to
increase potential travelers to the Bozeman
area.
Market research revealed that people are
drawn to Bozeman for both its spectacular
surrounding landscape and the bustling
culture of the city.
We emphasized the unique nature of this
pairing by showcase experiences that are
available Only in Bozeman.
57%: increase in gross lodging tax (aka
“bed tax”) revenue (2011 -2016)with an
average increase of 11.4% per year
37%: increase in Nonresident
expenditures in Gallatin County (where
Bozeman is situated)
33%: increase in nonresident
Hotel/Motel/B&B and restaurant
expenditures
The "Only in Bozeman" tagline we
developed has become somewhat of a
badge of honor for travelers and locals alike,
giving the campaign a life that will live far
beyond our media buys.
Why it’s Relevant. This national campaign supported
Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce
Bozeman Tourism Business Improvement District
Bozeman Convention & Visitors Bureau
and achieved widespread distribution of campaign
materials and activities to achieve message saturation.
60%: increase in nonresident auto rental
& repair expenditures
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Our Solution The ResultsTheProblem
Fun and safety. Freedom and responsibility.
These seem to be opposing forces. So how
do you reach an audience already resistant to
messages of safety and responsibility? How
do you persuade someone who knows the
risks, but decides to ignore them? In other
words, how do you persuade motorcycle
enthusiasts—especially business professionals
between the ages of 45 and 54—who observe
best practices and safety precautions in every
other aspect of their lives,that riding a motor-
cycle can be fun, but also needs to be done
with safety in mind?
In this multi-year effort to reduce
motorcycle-related fatalities, Flying Horse
developed an integrated campaign to
drive traffic online. Light on overt safety
messaging and heavy on useful,
entertaining features, the print and social
media executions drove enthusiasts to a
website that established a user base on
which to build a safe riding community,
exerting positive peer pressure on
members.
The campaign resulted in local and
national media coverage, over 12,000
visits from 4,000 individuals and an ad-
vertising partnership with Harley David-
son. The National Institute for Highway
Safety grant criteria that the Montana
DOT needed to adhere to quantified
campaign success as a measurable drop
in motorcycle fatalities. Flying Horse
utilized motorcycle crash data similarly,
as a way of assessing the effectiveness
of the campaign. During the course of
the two-year campaign, motorcycle
deaths in Montana decreased by 27%.
Why it’s Relevant.Montana Department of Transportation
engaged Flying Horse to evaluate existing data and
information to identify a key target demographic and
create a relevant and persuasive publicly facing motorcycle
safety campaign with a wide range of communication
tools.
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Relevant Experience
Work with partners to create educational materials:
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) turned to Flying
Horse to solve an important communication problem: how to explain
the value of work-based learning to a range of constituents in such a
way that there would be a high level of engagement.
Previous efforts were hindered by use of language and concepts that
made sense to the staff within the department, but which were hard to
understand by those who were not.
Our assignment was to explain work-based learning in a way that was
engaging, fun and which would lead to higher adoption.
As part of the process, we conducted focus groups and in-depth
interviews with people across a range of for-profit and non-profit
business in diverse fields including healthcare, construction, car repair
and technology.These ranged from large to small enterprises.We also
talked to educators and conducted research with trade groups.
By getting to the core of their needs and how they liked information, we
were able to develop a way of speaking that was accessible to all.The
net result was a visually and conversationally engaging playbook that
enabled a range of stakeholders to quickly grasp the value of work-
based learning—even those in DLI who were unfamiliar with the
process.
We recommended various distribution and promotional strategies.To
date, DLI was not able to get wide distribution or engagement because
the Covid-19 pandemic hit shortly after we delivered the
playbook.That said, when the smoke clears, DLI intends to get the
playbook into wide circulation.
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Relevant Experience
Develop partnerships and engage community:
NAYA family center is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing services for
self-identified Native American families. Their mission is to enable Native American
youth and families to thrive in a modern urban environment by strengthening
cultural identity and values.
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When tasked with rebranding and
redesigning their marketing materials,
including event invitations, annual reports,
and a website, we understood the
importance of reflecting their cultural identity
in their brand. So we worked closely with
tribal leaders and designed campaign
collateral that not only resulted in increased
community awareness, but also sponsor
attendance and fundraising revenue at their
annual gala event.
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Relevant Experience
Assist City government with the administration and
implementation of marketing services:
Montana Department of Justice
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
Task and Deliverables: Conduct market research to develop a
strategic communication plan and integrated marketing campaign
that would help pass prescription drug monitoring in the
legislature.
Project Background: When Steve Bullock was Attorney General of
Montana,he was concerned about the abuse of prescription drugs in
the state.Steve wanted the legislature to pass a prescription drug
monitoring program (PDMP) that would help combat widespread
abuse and a large number of deaths in the state (more than
300/year) associated with prescription drugs.
Legislation for a PDMP had previously failed.We were hired to create
an advertising and marketing campaign to help such legislation pass.
We conducted focus groups and in-depth Interviews,fielded a quant
study, developed a strategic communication plan and then
implemented a state-wide ad campaign based on the plan.
The legislature passed the PDMP.
1 IN 5 MONTANA TEENS HAS
ABUSED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Prescription drugs should save lives, not end them.
Parents,talk withyourkids.Tolearnmore,please
visit:
invisibleepidemic.com
This message brought to you as a public service by the Montana Department of Justice.
PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE IS A
CONTRIBUTING FACTOR IN THE DEATHS OF MORE THAN
300 MONTANANS EVERY YEAR.
Prescription drugs should save lives, not end them. Parents, talk with
your kids. To learn more, please visit:
invisibleepidemic.com
This message brought to you as a public service by the Montana Department of Justice.
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References
PureView Health Center
1930 9thAve, Helena, MT 59601
Contact: Jill-Marie Steeley
406-457-8956
jill.steeley@pureviewhealthcenter.org
Conducted market research, rebranded and
renamed the organization, developed a logo, brand standards, and tagline, conducted brand
assimilation and developed and implemented a
SCP which included TV, radio, web development,
digital advertising, social media, print, outdoor
and specialty—and bought and placed media.
We also provided strategic consulting and
significant PR assistance
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References
Pioneer Newspapers
Contact: Mike Gugliotto,
Former CEO
(425)890-3008
mgugliotto@yahoo.com
Services Provided:
Integrated brand and
marketing campaign
Pioneer Newspapers
Contact: Mike Gugliotto,
Former CEO
(425)890-3008
mgugliotto@yahoo.com
Services Provided:
Integrated brand and
marketing campaign
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Present and Projected Workloads
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We currently have a range of projects for our core clients:
STRATEGY
Market research
Marketing
Strategic planning
Strategic communication
Brand development
Brand management
IMPLEMENTATION
Traditional advertising
Digital advertising
Social media
Public relations
Graphic design
Web design
Web development
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Alluvion Health
Bitterroot Health
PureView Health
RiverStone Health
The Flooring Place
MyPad
Dean's Zesty Booch
We have the capacity to add the City of Bozeman to our list of current clients. We recently
added two employees and are currently interviewing candidates for an additional design
position.
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Recent & Current Work for the City of
Bozeman
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Recent Work for the City of Bozeman
STRATEGY
Market research
Marketing
Strategic planning
Strategic communication
Brand development
Brand management
IMPLEMENTATION
Traditional advertising
Digital advertising
Social media
Public relations
Graphic design
Web design
Web development
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Please see "Related Experience" above.
References
We recommend that you contact Sean Becker and Chris Kukulski, who can share their
experience of what it was like to work with Flying Horse Communication when it mattered.
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References
Pioneer Newspapers
Contact: Mike Gugliotto,
Former CEO
(425)890-3008
mgugliotto@yahoo.com
Services Provided:
Integrated brand and
marketing campaign
Mayor of Bozeman
(At time of engagement)
Contact: Sean Becker
406-581-7571
sean@mtha.org
Services Provided:
Crisis Communication, PR
Training
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Affirmation of Non-discrimination
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Thank you.
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