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							Making the Most of MilkPEP
Tutorial Session
National Dairy Sales and Marketing Meeting
July 28-30, 2008
            What This Tutorial Is About

    • Provide insight and understanding on
      – how your investment is used to develop programs to help
        you sell milk
      – how you can maximize your investment in the MilkPEP
        program
      – all the various components of the program that are
        available to you
    • Give you an opportunity to ask specific
      questions about use of the programs
    • Provide an opportunity to learn from those
      who maximize their investment


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                           Agenda
    • About MILKPEP
    • Program Development Process
    • Types of Programs You Can Be Involved In
     –   Retail
     –   Schools
     –   Grassroots
     –   Local Marketing
    • MilkPEP and DMI Working Together
    • Overcoming Obstacles
    • How To Make The Most of MilkPEP
    • Who Uses the Programs/Best Practices

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About The Milk Processor
Education Program
(MilkPEP)
                       MilkPEP’s Mission
    • The primary objective of MilkPEP is to sell more milk
    • MilkPEP does this by enhancing market conditions for
      milk
      –   Improving milk’s image
      –   Communicating milk’s nutritional benefits
      –   Activating milk sales
      –   Identifying real business-building opportunities
    • The primary tool by which MilkPEP carries out it’s mission
      is the national “Milk Mustache/got milk?” campaign
      – A consumer driven campaign to increase their consumption of
        milk




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                       What Is MilkPEP?

       • MilkPEP is a national milk marketing program
         created, funded and overseen by the fluid milk
         processing industry
         – The Milk Industry Foundation (MIF) sought legislation
           which established the “Act & Order” which created the
           MilkPEP program
         – Processors then voted a mandatory assessment of 20
           cents per cwt of Class 1 fluid milk
         – The assessment is on those processors who process
           3MM pounds of milk or more each month



    What does this mean? It means YOU pay for the program.


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                 Why Was MilkPEP Created?
    • MilkPEP was created in 1993 to
      stop the decline in milk
      consumption
       – Since the 1970’s per capita
          consumption of milk has
          steadily declined in the wake
          of all the other beverage
          choices available to
          consumers
    • The industry realized that milk
      needed to be more competitive
      in how it was marketed to
      consumers so it would not lose
      any more ground to competitors



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              Who Does MilkPEP Benefit?

    • The MilkPEP program is funded by approximately 90 dairy
      companies across the county equating to 250 processing
      locations
       – These processors are large, medium and small
    • By law the program must benefit all of these processors equally,
      regardless of size or dollar contribution
       – The variety of programs and materials available make it easy to
         participate on the level each processor deems appropriate for them
          • National retail promotions
          • Grassroots events
          • Other marketing materials to be used locally (MM celebrity posters,
            generic POS materials, school materials, etc.)
    • Every processor who pays into the program should get worth
      from their investment



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          MilkPEP’s Equitability Clause

    • By law the program must benefit all processors
      paying into the program. That’s why we can’t…
      – Execute account specific programs
      – Customize materials using MilkPEP dollars
        • Processors, can however, use MilkPEP provided artwork to
          create their own customized materials
      – Give money to retail accounts, processors, schools,
        etc. to create their own programs




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             How Does MilkPEP Work?
     • MilkPEP is overseen by a 20 member Board of
       Directors made up of various milk processing
       companies throughout the country
     • MilkPEP staff has a rigorous planning process
       during which key research and trends are
       identified that will maximize milk consumption
     • MilkPEP staff meet with the Board three times
       per year to review messaging, programs and
       budgets
       – Board meetings are held in January, April and July
     • The Board is very active in the planning of the
       programs and approves all messaging and
       programs before they are executed
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                                          MilkPEP Board Members
     Region               Name                 Title                                   Company

     1                    Mike Touhey          VP, Marketing                           Dean Foods

     2                    Jim Walsh            EVP, Sales                              H. P Hood

     3                    Mike Nosewicz        VP, Dairy Group                         Kroeger

     4                    Buddy Gaither        President                               Milkco

     5                    Mike Smith           VP, Manufacturing                       Publix Super Markets

     6                    Jay Bryant           Treasurer and CEO                       MD. VA Milk Producers Coop

     7                    Jim Green            President & CEO                         Kemps

     8                    Brian Haugh          President & COO                         National Dairy Holdings

     9                    Ed Mullins           Vice President, General Sales Manager   Prairie Farms Dairy

     10                   Bob McCullough       Group VP, Manufacturing                 HEB

     11                   Steve Turner         Co President                            Turner Holdings

     12                   Rick Zuroweste       SVP and CMO                             Dean Foods

     13                   Jay Simon            President                               Super Store Industries

     14                   Jerry Tidwell        SR VP, Supply Operations                Safeway

     15                   Paul Bikowitz        President                               Heartland Farms

     At Large Processor   Mike Krueger         SR VP, General Manager                  Shamrock Foods

     At Large Processor   Randy Mooney         First Vice Chairman                     DFA

     At Large Processor   Scottie Mayfield     President                               Mayfield Dairy

     At Large Processor   Terri Webb           Vice President, Finance                 Farmland Dairies

     Public Member        Janey Thornton       Past President                          SNA

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          MilkPEP Board Committees
     • Each Board member serves on a planning
       committee
      – Moms Committee
        • Development programs that reach general market
          moms
      – Hispanic Committee
        • Develops programs that reach Hispanic moms
      – Teens Committee
        • Develops programs that reach the teen target in
          schools and beyond
      – Business Development/Research Committee
        • Incubates and identifies opportunity areas for the
          development of milk sales
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                      MilkPEP Staff

 •   Kurt Graetzer – CEO
 •   Julie Buric – VP, Marketing
 •   Julia Kadison, VP, Marketing
 •   Mike Simmons, Director, Processor Relations
 •   Kikke Riedel - Director, Research
 •   Victor Zaborsky – Director, Marketing
 •   Alison Kiczek, Manager, Marketing
 •   Miranda Robertson, Manager, Marketing Communications
 •   Crystal Monkman, Marketing Coordinator



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                     MilkPEP Agencies

 • Lowe Worldwide
     – Celebrity Campaign
     – National Advertising
 • Draft FCB
     – Retail Promotions
     – School Promotions
 • Weber Shandwick
     – National and grassroots PR
 • Siboney
     – Hispanic Advertising and PR
 • Outloud LLC
     – Processor and trade communications
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                                              National Advertising
                                        Television
                                         and print

                Research
                                                            national got
                                                               milk?/
                                                           Milk Mustache
                                                              platform

             Indicates planning                                            National Public Relations
             trends to help sell
                 more milk
                                                                                                media
                                                                                             impressions




                                                                                    Delivers health
                                                                                     and nutrition
           Promotions                                                                 messages

                                                     Grassroots Events/Local PR



                                                         Provides local
     Drives sales at                                       marketing
     all retail outlets                                 opportunities to
                      Tools for local                     processors
                        marketing
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                   Who Does MilkPEP Target?

            Primary target:                        Secondary Target:
                Moms                                 Teens/Tweens
     (general market and Hispanic)




                                             Risk target with consumption declining around
     Makes family’s purchase decision and   9 years old
     does the shopping                             Begin to make their own decisions
     Oversees the health and happiness of         Mom makes consumption choices before
     her family                                    age 9
     Influences what her family consumes    Important to capture market now as teens
                                             rarely return as milk consumers later in life




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                                                                Trade Website
 Processor Website




                   MilkPEP.org                                        Milkdelivers.org
                      For milk processors                                          The site for retailers,
                          only with all                                           schools, food service,
                        information on                                             etc. with information
                         programs and                                                on programs and
                           research                                                      research


                                                                                               Consumer Website
        Consumer Website                  MilkPEP Websites
                                                   Consumer Website



                                                                                                Hispanic website

     Whymilk.com
                                                                                                     Eligeleche.com
                                                       Bodybymilk.com
     Mom website
                                                          Teen website

 Note: gotmilk.com is the website of the California Milk Processor Board and is not related to MilkPEP
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      The Difference Between MilkPEP and DMI


     • MilkPEP                       • Dairy Management, Inc. (DMI)
       – Works on behalf of milk       – Works on behalf of milk
         processors                      producers (dairy farmers)
       – Is fluid milk only            – Is milk, cheese and yogurt
       – Administers the National      – Administers the 3-A-Day of
         Milk Mustache/got milk?         Dairy program
         Campaign
       – Is located in Washington,     – Is located in Rosemont, IL
         DC




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The MilkPEP Program
Development Process
                                    Planning Calendar
       •MilkPEP staff and agencies begin the planning process 1 year
       before release of new programs.

                 NOV                           JAN                        MAR
      Initial planning meeting to
     identify issues, key trends,       Present key planning      MilkPEP Committee to
       implications, and optimal      implications and guiding     review preliminary
         time periods that will        principles to the Board     programs by target
        impact upcoming year




               APR                         MAY - JUN                       JUL

                                                                 National Dairy Sales and
     MilkPEP Board meeting to          Final Development of       Marketing Meeting to
     review and approve final             program Details        present programs to the
      plan for upcoming year
                                                                      dairy industry




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     The National Dairy Sales and Marketing Meeting

• The National Dairy Sales and Marketing Meeting marks the kick-off
  of a new year of programs
     – Review where we’ve been the previous year with results
     – Introduces new planning platforms and campaigns
     – Provides workshops on all new programs
        • Small setting to encourage questions and provide input
     – Provides specific examples and case histories to illustrate how to use
       the programs and make them your own




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 Other Ways We Communicate to Processors
     •MilkPEP has developed an arsenal of communication tools that
     are used to communicate the new programs and other information
     to processors
                 MilkPEP.org                                   Alerts
                                                               Informs processors of
                 Website for milk
                                                               breaking news
                 processors where all
                 information and
                 resources can be
                 found
                 Monthly Email                                  Monthly Email
                 Updates                                        Updates
                 Newsletter issues                              Provides up to the
                 three times per year                           minute updates and
                 focused on key time                            action steps
                 frames

                  Daily Trade Activity - Trade ads, editorials stores, etc.
     Action: Make sure you are on our mail and email list
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          We Also Communicate to the Trade
• MilkPEP also has an extensive communication plan to the
  trade to keep them abreast of opportunities and aid in sell in
     – Trade Ads
     – Online Banners on websites
     – Editorials
• We communicate to all retail and to schools




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                        The Milk Marketing Kit
• The Milk Marketing Kit is your marketing bible for MilkPEP
     – Provides sales brochures on each program
        • Overviews and details to date
        • Broken into target sections
     – Provides order forms so you can sign up for each program
     – Provides Grassroots Event Sign-up Sheets
     – Provides other resources to help you access the program
• Graphics are not final. They are meant to provide a direction for sell in.
• Once program details are finalized creative concepts are developed
  or refined
     – Creative may evolve from what’s shown in sales kit
     – Final artwork is typically available two months prior to the program’s in-market
       date for use in ad circulars, local extensions, etc.
     – The 2 month window allows for last minute sign up and to be sure we are
       printing enough materials to meet demand



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                 Questions About Planning
     • Why does planning begin so early?
       – Our objective is to provide information to the industry in a timely
         fashion to allow for ample sell in and allow processors to plan
         early
       – The July/August timeframe for the sales meeting was established
         by talking with retailers and processors about an optimal time to
         receive information for their own planning purposes
     • Why aren’t all the programs finalized when we see
       them in July at the Sales Meeting?
       – There are many working parts to the development of programs
         such as partnerships, retail offers, celebrity use, legal review, etc.
         that often take more time to finalize
       – When we work with partners they sometimes change the details of
         their programs which in turn affect MilkPEP programs




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                Questions About Planning
     • Then why doesn’t MilkPEP wait until later in the
       year to have the meeting?
       – MilkPEP feels it is best to inform the industry of the overall
         program as early as possible for sell in purposes and then finalize
         details like point-of-sale materials, events, etc. at a later date
       – This enables milk processors to lock up an entire calendar of
         events for milk promotion at an early date
     • My retailers won’t accept POS if they can’t see it
       beforehand. What can I offer them to secure their
       sign up?
       – POS materials are similar in size and shape from previous
         promotions, retailers can reference what they received previously
       – We also have sample kits available to ship one month before an
         event that can be shipped to your retail contacts per your request




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Types of Programs You Can
be Involved In
      Typical Programs for Processor Participation

• There are basically four types of programs that
  processors can be involved in:
     – Retail Programs
     – School Programs
       • Body By Milk
     – Grassroots Events/Local Public Relations
       • Stimulated by the National PR team
     – Local marketing
       • Activities generated by processors using MilkPEP resources


• Information on all current programs are included in the
  Milk Marketing Kit or on-line at milkpep.org

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                               Retail Programs
     • We currently utilize 3 types of retail programs:
       – Feature Incentive Programs
          • Encourages the feature of milk at retail to stimulate sales
          • Requirements:
             – Retailers promote all milk or flavored milk during a specified time period
                 » Promotion includes feature ads, use of POS, sampling, displays, etc.
             – Retailers receive prizes for their promotion activity based on their activity level
             – Retailers must show proof of compliance before receipt of prizes
       – National Sweepstakes
          • Big news offer stimulates excitement at retail and product purchase (e.g.,
            $100,000 Chief Health Officer Salary Sweepstakes)
          • Requirement: Post POS materials in the dairy case
       – Partner Offers
          • Offer of “get something with milk purchase” stimulates milk purchase (e.g.,
            milk caps for free weeks at Curves)
          • Requirement: Post POS materials in the dairy case



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      Dairy Laws for Promoting Milk at Retail
     • State dairy laws do exist that can prohibit milk promotion
       if it affects price
       – Commonly the states have price limits on milk and the price of milk
         cannot fall below these limits
       – Coupons and discounts on milk are the primary offenders
     • These laws should not stop you from using MilkPEP
       programs at retail
       – All MilkPEP programs are approved by all states
       – We send problem states information on our programs to get their
         approval
       – MilkPEP programs are not based on affecting the price of milk
          • Feature incentive programs do not have to be price based
          • National sweepstakes do not affect price
          • Partner offers do not affect price



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                   Retail Program Sign Up
     • POS can ship directly to stores for store manager
       installation
       – This is why we ask for store lists
     • Processors can request that a quantity of POS kits be
       sent directly to them for installation
       – No store list required
     • You must fill out an order form for either of these options
       so we can ship materials in accordance with your
       specifications
     • For Feature Incentive Programs you and your retailer
       must choose a level of feature activity so we know prize
       quantity to be ordered
       – Proof of compliance is a requirement if prizes are to be received
       – Compliance packages are sent to all participants and must be
         returned with copies of ads, pictures of POS, etc.



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                        Retail Sell-in Process
     • The sales brochures are to be used as sell in tools for your accounts
     • Processors are free to call on any of their accounts in their area
        – Grocery (chain and independent)
        – C-stores, Drug Stores, Mass Merchandisers
     • The S/Rs also make calls on what they call “Key Accounts”, the
       larger grocery stores
        – S/Rs have had long term relationships with these accounts
        – They do sell in the MilkPEP programs as well, but they are not exclusive
     • You are free to work with your accounts in any way you choose
        – Processor takes the lead with the account
        – Do a coordinated sales calls with your S/R
        – Let the S/R take the lead on initial sell in then processor arranges a
          separate follow up call to secure promotion activity for their brands and
          make sure POS is installed




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                FAQ’s for Retail Programs
     • Why is the order form so long?
       – We have to collect the appropriate information for materials shipping
         and tracking of participation
       – And we have to know the chosen feature activity to plan for the
         quantity of prizes to be ordered
     • Do I have to fill out one order form for each account I
       sign up?
       – Yes. If we do not get an order form for each account we cannot fulfill
         and track orders
     • Aren’t these retail programs only for grocery stores?
       What about my other accounts?
       – The retail programs offered can be used in any retail location to great
         success. For any given program we have many c-stores, drug
         stores, etc. that sign up and receive POS materials.
       – All retailers can also perform some type of feature activity. We are
         very flexible in the requirements for feature programs so that any
         retailer can participate
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                           School Programs
     • Body By Milk is the national school program from MilkPEP
     • MilkPEP automatically ships banner and poster kits to 100,000
       schools across the country
        – Processors do not have to order materials unless their schools did not
          receive the kits
     • MilkPEP also has a communication plan in place that informs
       school food service professionals about the Body By Milk program
       and gain acceptance of the materials in schools
     • The processor opportunity is to build on MilkPEP’s school efforts
       by doing their own local marketing in schools
        – Sampling
        – Contests
        – Adding flavors

     • Action: Processors work with schools to ensure implementation
       of Body By Milk materials

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               FAQ’s for School Programs
     • Do I have to order the kits for my schools?
       – No, they are shipped automatically two times per year
       – Go to milkpep.org to make sure your schools are on the mailing list
     • I’m confused about flavor formulation for schools.
       What are the requirements?
       – Currently, various recommendations are being considered but none
         are yet mandatory
       – MilkPEP recommends reformulating your flavored milks for schools
         to 150 calories per an 8 oz. serving
       – Flavor Formulation Seminars can be conducted for your dairy by
         calling Alison Kiczek at 202-220-3558




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      Grassroots Events/Local PR Programs
     • These events are driven by the national PR team and are
       conducted to drive local media impressions for milk and
       give processors the opportunity to showcase their brands in
       the context of national programs
       – Milk Mustache Mobile Tour
       – Other local event tours such as Halloween
     • Our national PR team works with processors in various
       markets to set these events up and secure local PR
       – Information is sent to our processor mailing list with details about the
         events and to solicit processor sign up
       – Processors must fill out the form to get activity in their market
       – Our national PR team will call all processors in the areas to solicit
         participation
     • The processor opportunity is to show up at the events and
       sample their products to build their brands




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           FAQ’s for Grassroots Programs
     • The Milk Mustache Mobile never comes to my market.
       Why not?
       – The primary objective of the MMM is to generate media and that is
         driven by market size
       – Usually every processor can be accommodated in one of their
         markets, so please fill out the form and the team will be in touch with
         you
     • Who is responsible for booking the MMM, the processor
       or the S/R?
       – The processor is the primary driver of selecting locations for the
         MMM. They are the brand owners.
       – The S/R’s may help with an event with the knowledge of the
         processor, but cannot make arrangements on their own
       – It’s best to work together to maximize the biggest opportunities


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            FAQ’s for Grassroots Programs
     • Do I have to take the MMM to a retail store?
       – No. You are free to have the MMM at consumer events or other
         venues such as state fairs
     • Can I have my own event or do I have to share with other
       processors?
       – If you request a specific event or account or school it’s all yours
       – Kick off events in markets are open to all processors in the area




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                                  Local Marketing
     • Activity stimulated locally by processors using
       MilkPEP materials
     • The Milk Marketing Catalog features an
       assortment of materials that can be used
       throughout the year for any type of marketing
       activity
        –   Event-In-A-Box Kits
        –   Sampling kits
        –   POS materials
        –   Brochures
        –   Celebrity posters
     • MilkPEP.org features other resources for local
       marketing materials
        – Premium liquidation information
        – Where to purchase got milk? Premiums
        – Artwork for packaging, POS, etc.
     • Processors can also request MilkPEP artwork
       to develop and customize their own materials

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                          Local Marketing
     • Use of “got milk?”
       – You can use the approved MilkPEP or DMI materials with the got
         milk? logo
       – MilkPEP does not own the “got milk?” logo therefore cannot give the
         rights to its use
          • It is owned by the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB)
       – You can seek the use of “got milk?” for your brand from CMPB by
         calling Steve James at 949-481-6620
     • Use of the Milk Mustache
       – You must seek approval of the Milk Mustache for local use through
         MilkPEP
          • Send materials for approval to Mike Simmons
       – You cannot take national Milk Mustache materials or properties and
         use them locally without express approval from MilkPEP
          • Call Mike Simmons to seek approvals



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       FAQ’s for Local Marketing Programs
     • Do these materials cost me anything?
       – The catalog materials are available to you for FREE
       – The premiums available through the liquidation program require you
         to pay for shipping and handling
          • S&H based on your total order
       – Are there limits to how much I can order?
          • Yes, sometimes there are limits. Those limits are communicated
            in the catalog or on the website
     • Are there limitations to the use of these materials?
       – Yes, the materials must be used for milk marketing purposes only
       – No personal use is permitted




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MilkPEP and DMI:
Working Together
                   DMI Business Plan
                  “Go-To-Market” Role
        Work proactively and in partnership with leaders and
     innovators to increase and apply knowledge that leverages
               opportunities to expand dairy markets




                                           CURRENT
     COW    PROCESSING &   DISTRIBUTION   CONSUMER
               FILLING                      SALES         POTENTIAL
                                                            SALES



                                                 UNMET DEMAND


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                       DMI Long-Term Goals

          •   Increase current and life-long consumption of dairy
              products among children by an improved product
              experience and increased nutrition knowledge.

          •   Improve availability of strategically important and
              consumer desired dairy products and ingredients that
              lead to category growth.

          •   Motivate utilization of knowledge and information
              among leaders and influencers to enhance value and
              drive dairy sales.


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              DMI and State & Regional Priorities
                                                        Export Opportunities
            Milk/Cheese/Ingredient
                   Innovation                           Nutrition Science & Product
                                       Leverage         Research
          Processor/Manufacturer     Knowledge to
                 Collaboration        Stimulate         Dairy Aisle Reinvention
                                        Growth
Child Nutrition &
Fitness Initiative
                             Protect
                                                Enhance
NFL Partnership              Dairy’s
                                              Dairy Industry
Nutrition Affairs
                            Nutrition                             On-Farm Values
                                                  Image
 -Nutrient Rich Foods       Franchise                             and Technology
 -Food Groups to
     Encourage                                                    Issues/Crisis
 -3 Servings of Dairy                                             Management

      School Partners                                             Sustainability

Health Professional Partnerships
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     DMI and State & Regional Capabilities




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          State & Regional Structure




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         How Can We Coordinate Activities?

     • Get to know key contacts in local market
       – Understand MilkPEP and DMI/SR resources
       – Discuss programming calendar and roles

     • Look to State & Regional units for:
       – Retail program support
       – State and local nutrition affairs and communications

     • Look to DMI functional experts for:
       – Nutrition and Product Science
       – Market and Consumer Research
       – Business Development Testing/Support



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Overcoming Perceived
Obstacles
                    Overcoming Obstacles
     • My stores have a clean floor policy – no POS allowed.
       What do I do?
       – The Feature Incentive programs don’t require POS installation. You
         can promote milk in any way that is acceptable to the retailers
       – Promotional graphics are available to use in retail ads and other
         promotional vehicles
       – Go to www.milkpep.org to download or call 1-800-945-MILK
     • I don’t have the time to present the program.
       – We find that after the first sell-in retailers know what to expect and
         sell in requires little time
       – Coordinate sell in on your regular account calls
       – Coordinate with your S/R to help with sell in




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                               Overcoming Obstacles
         • I’m unsure about how to use the program.
             – We are here for you, we offer a number of support options
               • Go to www.milkpep.org for information, instructions, and ideas
               • Call 1-800-945-MILK with questions
               • Contact Mike Simmons (msimmons@milkpep.org or 202-420-
                 0468)
         • Do the programs work?
             – MilkPEP performs several sales analyses each year that indicate all
               milk marketing activity is contributing to incremental milk sales
                • Matched store sales analysis showed stores that participated in
                  the Halloween 2006 program had a 10% increase in volume
                  versus those that did not participate
                • Our annual Marketing Mix Analysis showed that MilkPEP
                  promotional activities drove 22.2MM incremental gallons in 2007*



     *Marketing Management Analytics TTL US Grocery YTD 1/07/07 – 11/04/07
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                   Overcoming Obstacles

     • I want to build my brand and I’m still unclear of how
       MilkPEP can help with that.
       – The Feature Incentive programs are all about getting your brand in
         displays and in feature ads
       – The local PR events attract local media and many consumers.
         Being present at the event and sampling your brand builds
         awareness and allows you to build your identity in your market
       – You can use MilkPEP artwork to create your own branded materials
     • I don’t have any marketing dollars available to me to
       market milk.
       – MilkPEP programs are free to you. You just need to fill out the order
         forms.
       – The Milk Marketing Catalog has a variety of free materials to help
         you market milk



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                  Overcoming Obstacles

     • The programs are geared to be used by only the large
       grocery chain accounts.
       – For any given promotion a total of approximately 15,000
         Independent Groceries, Mass Merchandisers, C-Stores, and Drug
         stores have executed the MilkPEP promotions
     • The MilkPEP program favors larger processors.
       – We have plenty of examples of all types of processors, large,
         medium and small using the MilkPEP programs and materials to
         great success
       – You’ll see the examples during the MilkPEP Awards luncheon and in
         the workshops
       – Or go to milkpep.org to see the success stories




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How To Make The Most of
MilkPEP
       Appoint One “Point Person” at Your
                   Location
     • A best practice we have seen is to have one person per
       processing location be the owner of the MilkPEP
       program
       – They become the “trainer” for the entire sales and marketing staff
       – They receive all information and updates and disseminate that
         information to the team
       – They are the “go to” person for the staff
       – They have a close connection with Mike Simmons, Director of
         Processor Relations, and will receive all up to date information and
         instruction
       – They will help your location maximize your investment in MilkPEP




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           Utilize the Resources Available in the
                    Milk Marketing Catalog

     • The Milk Marketing Catalog contains FREE resources
       you can use in your everyday marketing efforts
       –   Milk Mustache celebrity posters
       –   Sampling kits
       –   Educational brochures
       –   Generic POS Materials
     • Shop on-line at milkpep.org
     • Call 1-800-945-MILK




     The Materials are FREE

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        Be Present at Grassroots Events in
                   Your Market
     • Grassroots events are huge brand building opportunities
       for your dairy
       –   Be present and sample your product
       –   Hand out marketing information on your brand
       –   Hand out coupons to stimulate purchase
       –   Bring your mascot to the event to build brand affinity
     • Create your own grassroots events using local materials
       available through the Milk Marketing Catalog




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                         Use MilkPEP.org

     • This is the processor website where you can find all the
       most up-to-date information and resources
       –   Promotion details
       –   Packaging artwork
       –   Ad artwork
       –   Order premiums
       –   Order materials




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                 Use the Milk Marketing Kit
     • The Milk Marketing Kit is your starting point for sell in
        – It contains sales brochures to use with your accounts
        – It gives you a head start on sell in
     • Use it to lock up an entire year’s worth of dairy promotions
     • Display the Integrated Program Calendar in your sales room so it’s
       an easy reminder for you and the entire sales team of what’s
       coming up




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           Access the Milk Promotion Hotline

• Call 1-800-945-MILK for questions on orders, accounts,
  marketing materials, etc.
     – Live call center and customer service line
     – Handles Retail Kit Sign-ups and Fulfillment
        • Manages order forms
        • Provides kit packing and shipping services
     – Request the Milk Marketing Catalog and place orders
     – Find Information on Feature Incentive Compliance and Fulfillment
     – Provides status of prize fulfillment for Feature Incentive programs




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                      Call Mike Simmons

       • Mike is the man in the field and is available to you for
         questions and visits




     202-420-0468
     msimmons@milkpep.org

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     Milking It: Make the Most of MilkPEP
        MilkPEP Award entries from 2007 and 2008 were reviewed to
        develop Success Stories for Processors to apply. Twenty-nine stories
        were researched and summarized to provide further information and
        advice for application in your market.



                                           NO. OF
            MARKETING CATEGORY             STORIES

                     Retail                    9
                    Schools                    6
                  Grassroots                  11
                   Hispanic                    3

        Look for the Success Stories on www.milkpep.org
           under the tab “Make The Most Of MilkPEP”
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