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Advertising Plan: Sushi King

Jaz, Jonathan, & Shannea

Class: MKTG-374

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Welcome to Sushi King’s Advertising Campaign

  • Sushi King: Serving Fairfield since 2003
  • Known for fresh sushi, diverse menu, and excellent service
  • Focus: Building stronger connections with current and target customers
  • Goal: Strengthen market position and drive growth

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Understanding our Market

Competitors:

  • Local Japanese restaurants: Yo Sushi, Totto’s Ramen, etc.
  • Nearby alternatives: Palm Thai Bistro, Domino’s Pizza
  • Grocery sushi: Safeway

Key Challenges:

  • Price competition: Sushi King is a premium option
  • Convenience vs. quality trade-off with substitutes

Opportunities:

  • Stand out with freshness, quality, and inclusivity
  • Leverage delivery services for convenience

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Customer Profile - Current Customers

  • Demographics: Families, professionals, military (Travis AFB)
  • Preferences: Health-conscious, dine-in, delivery, premium quality
  • Loyalty: Strong repeat business, brand viewed as reliable

Target Customers:

Segments:

  • Younger millennials and Gen Z (20s–30s)
  • Health-conscious individuals seeking fresh, customizable options

Habits:

  • Use delivery apps
  • Discover dining options on social media
  • Enjoy authentic, high-quality food experiences

Geography: Focus on Fairfield neighborhoods near Travis AFB

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Distinctive Advantages

  • Premium Ingredients: Fresh fish imported from Japan ensures vibrant flavors and high quality.
  • Interactive Dining: Sushi prepared in front of customers showcases chef artistry and transparency.
  • Diverse Menu: À la carte options range from traditional nigiri to creative specialty rolls and bento boxes.
  • Welcoming Atmosphere: Friendly, professional staff create a valued, memorable experience.
  • Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible parking, bathrooms, and tables.

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Positioning Strategy

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  • Fresh fish imported from Japan.
  • Interactive sushi preparation showcasing chef artistry.
  • Diverse à la carte menu blending traditional and modern options.
  • Premium quality and personalized service.

Awareness: Highlight unique features with visually striking ads.

Interest: Engage audiences with chef visuals, menu highlights, and ambiance.

Desire: Build emotional connections through testimonials and reputation-focused messaging.

Action: Drive visits and orders with clear calls-to-action like “Visit Sushi King Today.”

Objective

Establish Sushi King as Fairfield’s premier destination for authentic, high-quality sushi.

Key Differentiators

Consistency

Cohesive color palette, unified messaging, and professional visuals across all channels

Customer stages

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Media Selection and Budget Allocation

Digital Media:

(Social Media & Google Ads)

  • Budget: $12,000
  • Platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Google
  • Target: Young professionals and families in Fairfield

Traditional Media:

(Radio & Print)

  • Budget: $8,000
  • Local radio spots during

peak commute times

  • Print ads in community magazines and

newspapers

Outdoor Advertising

(Billboards)

  • Budget: $5,000
  • Intentional placement

for consistent reach

Retargeting &

Boosted Posts

  • Budget: $5,000
  • Intentional use

for repeated exposure

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Media Scheduling

Radio Ads

Air during peak commute times (7 AM – 9 AM & 4 PM – 6 PM)

Peak Dining Times

- Lunch: 11 AM – 1 PM

- Dinner: 5 PM – 7 PM

- Seasonal promotions: November to January

Print Ads

Appear on Fridays and Saturdays

Outdoor Banners

Displayed continuously for two months

Digital Frequency

3-5 views per individual per week on social media

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Creative Tactics

Campaign Theme

“Fresh Ingredients, Artfully Prepared.”

Core Elements

Fresh, imported ingredients and chef-driven preparation.

Welcoming yet elevated dining experience.

Visual Identity

Color Palette: Red and gold (dominant), with blue, white, and warm beige accents.

Focus on Transparency and Artistry: Close-up shots of vibrant sushi, chefs at work, and warm ambiance.

Messaging

  • Key phrases:
    • “Fresh sushi, made just for you.”
    • “From Japan to your plate—crafted fresh, every time.”
  • Tagline: “Fresh Ingredients, Artfully Prepared.”

Consistency

Cohesive branding across digital and print platforms.

Clear calls-to-action: “Order Now” and “Dine With Us Today.”

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Environment and Ad Placement

Digital Media:

  • Platforms:

Instagram Stories,

Facebook Feed,

Google Search

  • Focus on visually

engaging, clutter-free environments

  • Aligns with user intent

(search for dining options)

Traditional Media:

  • Radio stations with

popular music genres

  • Community newspapers

and magazines

(The Fairfield

Daily Republic)

Outdoor Advertising

  • High-traffic areas near downtown Fairfield

Retargeting &

Boosted Posts

  • Adjusting locations

if current environment

isn’t working

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Metrics and Evaluation

Track customer counts during the campaign

Foot Traffic

Sales

Data

Digital Engagement

Customer Surveys

Analyze revenue growth

  • Monitor social media likes, shares, comments, and CTR
  • Use Google Analytics to track website visits and conversions

Collect qualitative feedback on ad recall and sentiment

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Ads

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Traditional Media

Budget:

$8,000

Location:

Local Newspaper, Magazines, and Radio

Radio Ad

Content:

Radio ads will follow the same flow as the ads for local TV stations

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Billboard Ad Example

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Location:

High-traffic areas near downtown Fairfield

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Budget:

$5,000

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Instagram Reel Example

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Hashtags

#SushiKingFairfield �#FreshIngredients �#SushiCraftedToPerfection

Caption

Step into Fairfield’s premier sushi destination! 🍣✨ Watch our chefs craft fresh, imported ingredients into artfully prepared sushi that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Visit us today or order online and taste the difference!"

Purpose

Highlight Sushi King’s premium sushi-making process and showcase its vibrant, fresh ingredients.

Engage audiences with a behind-the-scenes look at the artistry and care that go into every dish.

Inspire in-person visits and online orders by emphasizing the authentic and inviting dining experience.

#PremiumSushi�#FairfieldFoodies�#AuthenticCuisine�#DineFairfield�#FoodieParadise

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Summary