The document discusses the "Talk to Chuck" marketing campaign created by Charles Schwab & Co. in response to declining profits and increased competition. It aimed to convince potential investors that Schwab provided the best advice and customer service. Test results showed Schwab was viewed more favorably and led to a reduction in customer attrition, increased customer contacts, new accounts, and net assets. The budget required for 2006 to break even on the campaign is estimated to be $4.8 billion for the next quarter, with a goal of surpassing break even with a 10% increase in net assets.
The document discusses the "Talk to Chuck" marketing campaign created by Charles Schwab & Co. in response to declining profits and increased competition. It aimed to convince potential investors that Schwab provided the best advice and customer service. Test results showed Schwab was viewed more favorably and led to a reduction in customer attrition, increased customer contacts, new accounts, and net assets. The budget required for 2006 to break even on the campaign is estimated to be $4.8 billion for the next quarter, with a goal of surpassing break even with a 10% increase in net assets.
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The document discusses the "Talk to Chuck" marketing campaign created by Charles Schwab & Co. in response to declining profits and increased competition. It aimed to convince potential investors that Schwab provided the best advice and customer service. Test results showed Schwab was viewed more favorably and led to a reduction in customer attrition, increased customer contacts, new accounts, and net assets. The budget required for 2006 to break even on the campaign is estimated to be $4.8 billion for the next quarter, with a goal of surpassing break even with a 10% increase in net assets.
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Net Income declined by 39% in last 12 months (Early 2004) Increased competition from full service providers (Merrill Lynch) and discount brokers (Ameritrade and E*Trade) Deepening Rift between company and its customers. Increase in relative prices.
Copy Strategy of TTC
Headline: Catchy Headline. Attracts the right kind of people. Illustration: Simple Talk To Chuck image without Charles Schwabs personal image. It communicated Chucks core values not his persona. Text: Aimed at convincing potential investors that Schwab was the best at providing advice and dealing with customers.
TTC test results
Consumers rated Schwab more favourably in test markets. 5% reduction in attrition of customers. Call centre customer contacts and field sales activities increased new accounts and net new assets increased $4bn increase in net assets required to break even. Q3 2005 - $6bn increase in net assets
Saegers TTC budget for 2006
for next quarter they required $195*250 = 4.8 billion dollars to break even and if we consider 10% increase then it would surpass the break even