T1-T3 Research Study - OEM Solutions
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T1-T3 Research Study - OEM Solutions
T1-T3 Research Study Maximizing the Autotrader Advertising Experience ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. Autotrader aimed to prove that its Multi Tier ad experience generates the most impact Quantify advertising value for… Research Questions • How do ad placements impact… o Vehicle purchase consideration and dealership visitation intent? o Brand & Dealer recall, perceptions of vehicles and dealerships, and motivation to take action? • What impact does incentivized messaging have on consumers’ response to advertising? ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. x 2 3 Speaking to a relevant audience Toyota Camry Respondent Qualifications n=2,103: • Ford Fusion In-market for a new sedan or truck within the next 12 months (70%/30% split) • Actively searching for next vehicle • Considering a qualifying vehicle for purchase/lease • Aware of/have visited an automotive resource site • Age 18-64 • 59% Male / 41% Female • Not employed in sensitive industry • Primary / joint decision maker • Currently have a driver’s license ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. Chevrolet Malibu Honda Accord Toyota Tundra Ford F-150 Chevrolet Silverado Dodge Ram Qualifying Vehicles Consumers evaluated various combinations of Tier advertising within the website experience Endemic Tier 1 Usually filled with an ad from the VEHICLE MANUFACTURER (e.g. Toyota) Tier 2 Usually filled with an ad from the REGIONAL NETWORK OF DEALERS (e.g. Southern California Toyota dealers) Tier 3 Usually filled with an ad from the LOCAL DEALER (e.g. Miller Toyota) ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. Regular Messaging Incentive Messaging 4 Consumers answered pre-exposure questions, were exposed to the website experience, then answered post-exposure questions Ad Experience Pre Exposure to Advertising Tier 1/2/3 Cell Post Exposure to Advertising • Likelihood to consider buying • Likelihood to consider buying • Likelihood to visit dealer • Likelihood to visit dealer • Call to action • Call to action • Vehicle/Dealer perceptions • Vehicle/Dealer perceptions • Brand familiarity • Make/Model recall • Dealer awareness • Dealer recall ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. N=350 5 6 The Power of a Multi Tier Ad Experience on Autotrader Does a three tier buy work better than two or one? ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. 7 CREATING VALUE FOR OEMS ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. purchasing vehicle % % % % Endemic T1 ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. T1 + T3 T1 + T2 T1 + T2 + T3 Base: Total N=2103. Discrete Choice Model: Optimized Comparisons of the Monadic Placements (SRP). Includes Regular and Incentive. DCM1: Which of the two web pages makes you most likely to consider [MAKE/MODEL] for your next vehicle purchase or lease?` DEALERSHIP Layout that makes you most likely to consider 8 OEM A Multi Tier ad experience has the most influence on vehicle purchase consideration Multi Tier – T1+T2+T3 % % % motivating because the ads… Are more appealing together Stand out more Give more information about where to buy ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. Base: Chose T1/2/3 layout at FC1. N=632 FC3. Please tell us why you chose this webpage. DEALERSHIP ad experience is more OEM 9 A Multi Tier experience drives vehicle make and model awareness 85%AB 79% Correct unprompted recall for… 78%A 79% 73% 71% TIER TIER TIER TIER TIER TIER Single Tier – T1 or T2 or T3 Double Tier – T1+T3 or T2+T3 Multi Tier – T1+T2+T3 ®® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. && Confidential. 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc.Proprietary Proprietary Confidential. Base: 3 Tiers N=350; 2 Tiers (Net) N=701; 1 Tier (Net) N=1052. A/B/C Significantly difference at 90% confidence interval. AD3. Using the space below, please list the vehicle that was featured in the advertising on the webpage. OEM Featured Vehicle Model (ex: Camry) DEALERSHIP Featured Vehicle Make (ex: Toyota) 10 Multi Tier – T1+T2+T3 Pre/Post Lift Agree completely that the featured vehicle… Double Tier – T1+T3 or T2+T3 Single Tier – T1 or T2 or T3 +9% +13% High performance vehicle +15% Newest models available +40% Stylish +17% ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. Base: 3 Tiers N=350; 2 Tiers (Net) N=701; 1 Tier (Net) N=1052. Significant PRE/POST lift at 90% confidence interval PRE2/POST2 (Top Box): Based on the automotive resource site web pages, please rate how much you agree that each statement describes [MAKE/MODEL]. DEALERSHIP Vehicle Perceptions 11 OEM Perceptions of style, availability, and performance increase with greater tier exposure Creating Value for OEMs: Recap •A Multi Tier ad experience influences purchase consideration 3x more than endemic ads •A Multi Tier ad experience is more appealing and more noticeable than a Single or Double Tier ad experience •A Multi Tier experience generates the highest lift in make/model recall – significantly more than a Double or Single Tier experience •OEMs enjoy a unique boost in perceptions of style, availability, and performance with a Multi Tier ad experience ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. 12 TIER 2 IMPACT ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. Tier 2 advertising enhances purchase consideration when paired with Tier 3 Layout that makes you most likely to consider purchasing vehicle % Endemic ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. T3 T2 + T3 Base: Total N=2103. Discrete Choice Model: Optimized Comparisons of the Monadic Placements (SRP). Includes Regular and Incentive. DCM1: Which of the two web pages makes you most likely to consider [MAKE/MODEL] for your next vehicle purchase or lease?` 14 Tier 2 and Tier 3 also generate higher intent to visit a local dealer than Tier 3 15 alone Layout that makes you most likely to visit local dealer % Endemic ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. T3 T2 + T3 Base: Total N=2103. Discrete Choice Model: Optimized Comparisons of the Monadic Placements (SRP). Includes Regular and Incentive. DCM2: And now we’d like to know, which of the two web pages makes you most likely to visit your local [VEHICLE BRAND] dealer? Consumers are significantly more likely to call a local dealer when Tier 2 advertising is shown along with Tier 3 Call a Local Dealer to ask about Inventory or Pricing Pre/Post Lift – Extremely likely to… +45% -9% Tier 3 Tier 2 + Tier 3 ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. Base: Tier 3 N=351; Tier 2 + Tier 3 N=351. Significant PRE/POST lift at 90% confidence interval PRE3/POST3 (Top Box). Based on the automotive resource site web pages, how likely are you to do each of the following in the future when shopping for a [MAKE/MODEL]? 16 Tier 2 Impact: Recap •Tier 2 advertising enhances purchase consideration when paired with Tier 3 •Tier 2 and Tier 3 generate higher intent to visit a local dealer than Tier 3 alone •Consumers are significantly more likely to call a local dealer when Tier 2 advertising is shown along with Tier 3 ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. 17 CREATING VALUE FOR DEALERS ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. Pre/Post Lift Tier 1 Would recommend to others Newest models available Is a good value Broad selection available at the dealership ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. Tier 2 +12% 0% +6% +33% +9% -5% +24% +6% +11% Tier 3 DEALERSHIP Vehicle Perceptions Agree completely… 19 OEM Tier 3 ads encourage word of mouth, and communicate selection & value +20% +18% +19% Base: Tier 1 N=351; Tier 2 N=350; Tier 3 N=351. Significant PRE/POST lift at 90% confidence interval. PRE2/POST2 (Top Box): Based on the automotive resource site web pages, please rate how much you agree that each statement describes [MAKE/MODEL]. Tier 3 advertising especially compliments Tier 1 OEM TIER 1 TIER 1 + TIER 3 Pre/Post Lift Agree completely… Newest models available 0% 10% 20% 30% +0% +38% Broad selection available at the dealership +11% +28% +6% Offered at high quality dealerships Would recommend to others +26% +12% High performance vehicle 40% DEALERSHIP Vehicle Perceptions 20 +6% +21% +11% -4% Available at a local dealer ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. +4% Base: Tier 1 N=351; Tier 1 + Tier 3 N=350. Significant PRE/POST lift at 90% confidence interval. PRE2/POST2 (Top Box): Based on the automotive resource site web pages, please rate how much you agree that each statement describes [MAKE/MODEL]. TIER 1 TIER 1 + TIER 3 TIER 1 + TIER 2 + TIER 3 Pre/Post Lift Agree completely… 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% +26% Offered at high quality dealerships +6% +33% DEALERSHIP Vehicle Perceptions 21 OEM All three tiers maximize perceptions of quality, performance, and availability +11% +6% High performance vehicle +13% +4% Available at a local dealer ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. -4% +11% Base: Tier 1 N=351; Tier 1 + Tier 3 N=350; Tier 1+Tier 2+Tier 3 N=350. Significant PRE/POST lift at 90% confidence interval. PRE2/POST2 (Top Box): Based on the automotive resource site web pages, please rate how much you agree that each statement describes [MAKE/MODEL]. local dealer DEALERSHIP Layout that makes you most likely to visit 22 OEM Tier 3 enhances Tier 1 and Tier 2 ads. The Multi Tier ad experience is the most effective at driving dealer visits % Endemic Tier 1 + Tier 2 ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. Tier 1 + Tier 3 Tier 2 + Tier 3 Tier 1 + Tier 2 + Tier 3 Base: Total N=2103. Discrete Choice Model: Optimized Comparisons of the Monadic Placements (SRP). Includes Regular and Incentive. DCM2: And now we’d like to know, which of the two web pages makes you most likely to visit your local [VEHICLE BRAND] dealer? Call to Action Pre/Post Lift +50% Call a local dealer to ask about inventory or pricing Visit a local dealer in person for a quote or a test drive Visit a sales event at a local dealer +29% +17% Search for local offers +11% Visit a local dealer’s website +10% Base: Tier 1+Tier 2+Tier 3 N=350. Significant PRE/POST lift at 90% confidence interval PRE3/POST3 (Top Box). Based on the automotive resource site web pages, how likely are you to do each of the following in the future when shopping for a [MAKE/MODEL]? DEALERSHIP TIER 1 + TIER 2 + TIER 3 Extremely likely to… ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. 23 OEM All three tiers work together to inspire the most interaction with local dealers Creating Value for Dealers: Recap •Tier 3 ads communicate dealer selection & value, and encourage recommendation. Tier 3 especially compliments Tier 1, with all three tiers maximize quality, performance, and availability perceptions •Tier 3 enhances Tier 1 and Tier 2 ads, but the Multi Tier ad experience increases dealership visitation intent 3x more than Endemic ads •Beyond visiting a dealership, Tier 3 activates all types of dealer interaction, while the Multi Tier experience inspires the most interaction with local dealers ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. 24 25 Optimizing the Autotrader Advertising Experience What messaging produces the most effective SRP? ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. Incentive messaging is more impactful than regular messaging in driving vehicle purchase consideration Impact of Messaging on Likelihood to Consider Regular Multi Tier – T1+T2+T3 26 Purchase Incentive +32% % Endemic T1 % T2 T1 T2 % T3 ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. T3 Base: Total N=2103 Discrete Choice Model: Optimized Comparisons of the Monadic Placements (SRP). DCM1: Which of the two web pages makes you most likely to consider [MAKE/MODEL] for your next vehicle purchase or lease? Incentive messaging is also more likely to spur dealership visitation Impact of Messaging on Likelihood to Visit Dealer Regular Multi Tier – T1+T2+T3 27 Incentive +21% % % Endemic T1 T2 T1 T2 % T3 ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. T3 Base: Total N=2103 Discrete Choice Model: Optimized Comparisons of the Monadic Placements (SRP). DCM2: And now we’d like to know, which of the two web pages makes you most likely to visit your local [VEHICLE BRAND] dealer? Incentive messaging is most influential when communicating sales events or cash back offers, especially in driving vehicle purchase consideration Incentive Messaging Lift Over Regular Messaging Likelihood to Consider Purchase Likelihood to Visit Dealer +30% +20% +13% +6% Limited Time (T1) +11% +8% Sales Event & Cash Back (T2) ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. Cash Back (T3) Limited Time (T1) Sales Event & Cash Back (T2) Cash Back (T3) Base: Total N=2103. Discrete Choice Model: Optimized Comparisons of the Monadic Placements (SRP). DCM1: Which of the two web pages makes you most likely to consider [MAKE/MODEL] for your next vehicle purchase or lease?. DCM2: And now we’d like to know, which of the two web pages makes you most likely to visit your local [VEHICLE BRAND] dealer? 28 Optimizing Recap •Incentive messaging works 20-30% better than regular messaging in fueling vehicle purchase consideration and intent to visit a dealer •The most motivating incentive messages feature sales events and specific cash back offers ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. 29 30 Summary ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. Multi Tier Autotrader Advertising Experience: Summary Tiers are stronger together. A Multi Tier advertising buy generates the most impact on key outcomes and perceptions for both OEMs and dealers. Each tier benefits from a Multi Tier advertising experience. An integrated ad experience is more impactful than any of the tiers on their own. Incentivized messaging is more powerful than regular. Incentivized messaging in the most important ad slots creates the highest impact on vehicle consideration and dealership visitation. ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. 31 Tier 1 advertising is instrumental for OEMs in communicating the vehicle brand and perceptions, while also positively impacting dealers Communicates brand Make & Model Highlights key vehicle attributes Newest models available Stylish High Performance Good Value Inspires action Visit brand website Recommend to others Creates halo effect for dealers PERCEPTIONS ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. ACTIONS Broad selection available High quality dealerships Special offers/incentives available Visit dealer website Find local dealer/call about inventory or pricing Visit a sales event 32 Tier 2 advertising benefits from sales events and cash back messages. Ads highlight the dealers while also reinforcing the OEM Sales events & cash back deals are powerful incentive messages Highlights key dealer attributes High quality dealerships Special offers/incentives available Available at my local dealership Broad selection available Inspires action Also reinforces OEM Visit brand website Newest models available Stylish High Performance Fuel efficient Good value ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. Recommend to others Visit local dealer website Search for local offers Find a local dealer Call about inventory/pricing Visit a sales event Visit local dealer for quote/test drive 33 Tier 3 advertising drives awareness of the dealership, and encourages interaction Communicates dealership name Highlights key dealer perceptions Reinforces vehicle features Stylish Good value Fuel efficient High performance Broad selection available Newest models available Inspires action Recommend to others Visit local dealer website Search for local offers Find local dealer Call about inventory/pricing Visit sales event Visit local dealer for quote/test drive ® 2015 Cox Automotive, Inc. Proprietary & Confidential. 34