2. About/Goals Technology: Past & Future 2009: Ranks 60 th largest American company. -> Profits down 5.5% from 2008 6 th most visited theme park in world Straying from original intentions Increase attendance & sales; return to educational standards
3. Proposal Twitter Twitter Challenges Most “adult” park Just a “world’s fair” Missing the fast-paced rides of other parks “ Epcot should be more educational”
4. Children: Excited about Epcot Adults: Bring back learning, fun AND educational
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7. Google Adwords Google Adwords Help people to think differently about Epcot Keyword Possibilities: “ Educational Vacations” “ Educational vacations for kids” “ Multicultural vacation” Direct vacationers to Epcot who may never think about Disney otherwise
8. Measuring Success Measuring Success Increased attendance Increased revenue Increased time spent in park Number of Twitter followers, blog & YouTube hits Timeline Peak seasons are summer and Christmas holidays. Implemented immediately Budget Free in actuality but will cost in time Adwords will cost per click
9. Social media will help Epcot to: improve visibility educate public change thinking increase attendance and duration of stay Thank You!