Future Plus teams up with Sony for high-end advertising in the UK
by Colin Torretta 
{ Sep 11th 2007 at 5:00PM }
Over 250,000 copies of the 'lavishly produced' brochure will be handed out to consumers in the pre-Christmas ramp-up period. The publication will be separated into four different sections highlighting the HD capabilities of the PS3, upcoming Blu-ray movie titles and games, as well as the console's robust online features. The hope is that the brochure will provide prospective PS3 owners with all the possible information they need to convince them that Sony's console is the one to choose this holiday.
It will be interesting to see how well Sony's high-end marketing campaign will work in the UK. The cost of the PS3 there is astronomical (by American standards at least) so embracing the luxury market may be a good idea. At the same time, it might not do much for the actual sales of the PS3. Think about it -- who sold more cars last year? Ferrari or Toyota?
Full Press Release after the jump
Premium handbook promotes Sony's next-gen console
10/09/07– Sony Computer Entertainment (UK) – SCE(UK) has signed up the UK's fastest growing customer publishing agency – Future Plus, to produce a high-end brochure for its PlayStation 3® console.
The new brochure is part of a wider promotional campaign, as SCE(UK) gears up for the first Christmas of the PS3 ®, which launched across Europe earlier this year.
The brochure acts as a sales and customer acquisition tool for Sony's console. Over 250,000 copies of the brochure will be distributed by Sony at specially created PlayStation 3 displays and events held across the UK – at major shopping centres, department stores and transport hubs from early October – as the company educates potential buyers about the benefits of the PlayStation 3 console. Aside from hosting the most advanced video games, the PlayStation 3 is a media hub for the front room, playing Blu-Ray movies and offering internet connectivity, with personal video recorder (PVR) functionality coming early next year.
A lavishly produced 60-page perfect bound, matt laminate brochure, the publication is closer to a premium car brochure than traditional video games marketing materials. The handbook is split into four clearly defined chapters, revealing all about the console's advanced HD technology, the upcoming games and movies, its powerful online capabilities, with all the facts and figures a prospective new owner could want.
Alan Duncan, UK Marketing Director, SCEE, said:
"Future Plus got the objective of communicating the broad functionality of PlayStation 3 in a digestible form from day one. Their solution meets the objective whilst retaining a sense of attitude and personality which is so important to PlayStation. Deepening consumer's understanding of the PS3 is important for us this Christmas and the brochure will play a key role in achieving this."
Mike Goldsmith, Editorial Director, Future Plus added:
"We are delighted to be working with SCE (UK) on our first project together. This high-end brochure will be a fantastic marketing tool for the PlayStation 3, designed to encourage, attract and educate potential buyers. There will be fierce competition for console sales this Christmas and the brochure will give many reasons why people should buy a PlayStation 3 over its rivals."
10/09/07– Sony Computer Entertainment (UK) – SCE(UK) has signed up the UK's fastest growing customer publishing agency – Future Plus, to produce a high-end brochure for its PlayStation 3® console.
The new brochure is part of a wider promotional campaign, as SCE(UK) gears up for the first Christmas of the PS3 ®, which launched across Europe earlier this year.
The brochure acts as a sales and customer acquisition tool for Sony's console. Over 250,000 copies of the brochure will be distributed by Sony at specially created PlayStation 3 displays and events held across the UK – at major shopping centres, department stores and transport hubs from early October – as the company educates potential buyers about the benefits of the PlayStation 3 console. Aside from hosting the most advanced video games, the PlayStation 3 is a media hub for the front room, playing Blu-Ray movies and offering internet connectivity, with personal video recorder (PVR) functionality coming early next year.
A lavishly produced 60-page perfect bound, matt laminate brochure, the publication is closer to a premium car brochure than traditional video games marketing materials. The handbook is split into four clearly defined chapters, revealing all about the console's advanced HD technology, the upcoming games and movies, its powerful online capabilities, with all the facts and figures a prospective new owner could want.
Alan Duncan, UK Marketing Director, SCEE, said:
"Future Plus got the objective of communicating the broad functionality of PlayStation 3 in a digestible form from day one. Their solution meets the objective whilst retaining a sense of attitude and personality which is so important to PlayStation. Deepening consumer's understanding of the PS3 is important for us this Christmas and the brochure will play a key role in achieving this."
Mike Goldsmith, Editorial Director, Future Plus added:
"We are delighted to be working with SCE (UK) on our first project together. This high-end brochure will be a fantastic marketing tool for the PlayStation 3, designed to encourage, attract and educate potential buyers. There will be fierce competition for console sales this Christmas and the brochure will give many reasons why people should buy a PlayStation 3 over its rivals."
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Anghel @ Sep 11th 2007 5:28PM
I think toyota sold more cars, but every one wants a ferrari :)
Andy @ Sep 11th 2007 5:57PM
A better car example would be a Toyota and a Lexus.
I think its a great idea, few people even realize what the PS3 is all about.
I had a friend at work ask me if you can actually play online with PS3. I said yes and its free.
What do you learn from a 20 second tv commercial? Nothing
What do you learn from a 60 page brochure? More
Andy @ Sep 11th 2007 6:10PM
If they make the brochure in English why don't they release it in North America?
I would want one just to look at some of the games and movies coming out.
ruibing @ Sep 11th 2007 8:38PM
I think its because of that sudden surge in UK sales for the 360. But it is a good to see Sony reacting so quickly. Good luck!
Scott Krueger @ Sep 11th 2007 9:37PM
Did ya see that Paint Job on the PS3.
Yep... Insert many comments here from the 360 Fanboys about PS3s catching on Fire. Even though they don't. But if your system had a 25-30% Failure Rate you would have to spend as much time online lying about the other 2 systems.
mccomber @ Sep 12th 2007 12:33AM
Anghel beat me to it, exactly what I thought right off.
LOLCat @ Sep 12th 2007 2:20AM
Here's an idea:
release it on the PSN as well!
ffs Sony, just because some of already bought in early doesn't mean we wouldn't appreciate having access to these things. Something that meaty would make decent PSN download material I would think. Perhaps bundle in coupons or deal vouchers or something