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Contact: David Bassiouni Nina Pflumm Kratz & Jensen
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MyPrimeTime, Inc. and Leading Baby Boomer Web Site
myprimetime.com Select Age Wave IMPACT as Advertising Agency and
Research Partner
$10
Million Ad Campaign Launches on January 24
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25, 2000 - MyPrimeTime, Inc. an integrated
media company that operates the baby boomer life empowerment Web site,
myprimetime.com, announced today it has selected of integrated marketing
firm Age Wave IMPACT as its advertising agency of record.
A $10
million ad campaign with cable and broadcast television, radio and online
components launched on January 24. Focused on building the MyPrimeTime
brand identification among consumers, the campaign is intended to solidify
myprimetime.com's position as the online resource to help America's baby
boomers achieve their individual financial, career, health and leisure
goals.
In addition to the advertising campaign, Age Wave IMPACT
will assist MyPrimeTime, Inc. with its Web site development and marketing
program strategies. Age Wave IMPACT will also lead the research effort in
developing myprimetime.com's approach to consumer communications, as well
as site content and navigation.
"As a resource for the 81 million
members of the baby boom generation, we wanted an ad agency that
understands how to communicate this group's desire to find real meaning in
their lives," said MyPrimeTime, Inc. Co-Founder and CEO Craig
Forman.
"At the same time, we needed a strategic partner able to
move along with us at 'Internet speed,' not simply to create an ad
campaign, but who could also provide us with a complete integrated
marketing strategy to help us gain additional insight into our target
audience. Age Wave IMPACT fits the bill perfectly on both counts," Forman
added.
The myprimetime.com campaign launched on January 24 with a
series of national cable, spot local television and radio, and online
advertisements. The campaign will be a hybrid brand-building effort and
direct, one-on-one consumer outreach.
"By applying our extensive knowledge of the
attitudes, purchasing behaviors, lifestyles and various life stages of
baby boomers, we will craft a multimedia advertising approach that will
capture the imaginations, mindshare, and Internet connections of
myprimetime.com's key constituents," said Bill Burkart, Age Wave IMPACT
President and CEO.
"We are excited to debut an effective, engaging
campaign built on the combined strength of myprimetime.com's rich content
and relevant tools and our mature marketing expertise," added Robin Raff,
Senior Vice President of Age Wave IMPACT, Interactive
Division.
"Age Wave IMPACT is the market leader on researching
trends among baby boomers, and is the leading consultant to Fortune 500
companies on boomers' impact on commerce," noted Helen Whelan,
MyPrimeTime, Inc. Co-Founder and President.
"There are 27 different
life stages that have been identified for people between the ages of 35
and 54. Age Wave IMPACT's expertise in life stage research will be
critical in communicating our message to our core audience, which is
people who are technologically competent and who are interested in life
improvement issues," Whelan added.
About Age Wave IMPACT Age
Wave IMPACT is the leading integrated marketing firm specializing in
targeting maturing baby boomers and older adults. Based in Emeryville, CA,
with offices in New York, Atlanta and Louisville, the company applies
its extensive knowledge of mature consumer segments and integrates print
and broadcast advertising, direct mail, teleservices, Internet marketing
and public relations services to build brand equity, relationships and
sales with mature consumers. Clients represent a broad range of
industries, including consumer products, financial services and health
care. For more information on Age Wave IMPACT, visit
www.agewaveimpact.com.
About MyPrimeTime, Inc. and
myprimetime.com Empowering people between ages 35 to 54,
myprimetime.com is a Web site that provides 81 million Americans with a
voice - as well as tips, tools and even a little inspiration to help them
make positive changes in their lives. The four principal content areas on
the site are Money, Work, Health and Play. Users get finely edited content
to help them reach their goals, including how to accelerate a savings
plan, slow the aging process, start a business and plan the vacation of a
lifetime. According to MyPrimeTime, Inc. Co-Founder and Editorial Director
Donald Van de Mark, the myprimetime.com Web site is "a personal trainer
for your life." Myprimetime.com, part of MyPrimeTime, Inc., an integrated
media company, is based in San Francisco,
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