Final presentation of Go-to-Market Strategy for Fitbit Premium Project for University of Washington Software Product Management Certificate Program. June 2013
2. Product /
Value Proposition
to lead healthier, more active lives:
• Make it easier: more active, eat smarter, get enough sleep
• Core belief: Small changes add up to big results
How? Create innovative, inspiring products that :
• make people more aware of everyday activities AND
• motivate them to do more.
Fitbit helps people…
3. The Fitbit Story So Far…
Google Trends (past 12 months)
Fitbit = 2 x Nike Fuelband
Fitbit = 3 x Jawbone UP
F = Fitbit One Launch/Xmas/New Year Resolutions
D = Fitbit Flex Announced
A = Fitbit Flex Available
4. Strategic Overview
Initial Objective:
“Develop subscription software / services in a way that engages existing
customers and attracts new ones.”
1. Energize Customer Base (reduce Churn rate) via better UX
2. Retain Base Maintain Trust/Loyalty
"We are never going to be an advertising- or marketing-driven company.
That has earned us a lot of trust with our users. That is primary.”
3. Develop/enhance Premium UX as Value Add for Fitbit @ Work
5. Brand Strategy /
Target Audience
• Awareness = High
• Market Share = Medium
• Likeability = High
Marketing Strategy:
Advertise / Extend Brand to
increase Market share
Directing Marketing-focused
on Key Channels for Target
Target Persona Trends/Needs:
• 25-50 years old
• Working parent
• Time is precious
• Balance Work/Family/Health
• Requires Ease of Use
• Set good example for family.
6. Market Positioning - Trends
Google Trends - Fitness
• Peak Interest in fitness in Q4 – New Year’s resolutions
7. Go To Market Campaign
• Print = $106K
• Social Media Marketing = $134K
• Display Ads (Affiliate Program) = $23,000
Marketing Campaign: $264 K
Duration: Q4, 2013 – Q4, 2014
10. Premium CAC by Channel
Channel Premium
Conversion
Rate
Premium
Units
Acquired
Contribution
Margin
(Sales mix)
CAC
Magazines:
- People
- Working Mother
8.2%
43%
2,280
484
58%
8%
$39
$35
Social Media:
- Facebook 11% 1,283 33% $105
Display Ads:
- Fitbit Affiliate Prog 2% 60 2% $6
11. Go To Market
Objectives
Marketing Targets for 2013-2014:
•Increase Premium users 10% by end of Q2 2014
• Increase Fitbit device users 15% as of Q1 2014
•Increase overall Premium users 25% by Q1 2015
12. The Ask
Approve $264 K GTM Campaign for Premium Enhance
What we get:
1. Energize Customer Base (reduce Churn rate) via better UX
2. Retain User Base Maintain Trust/Loyalty
"We are never going to be an advertising- or marketing-driven company.
That has earned us a lot of trust with our users. That is primary.”
3. Develop/enhance Premium UX as Value Add for
Fitbit @ Work
Editor's Notes
For hard-working moms & dads who “don’t have time” to take care of their health…Unlike complicated and limited Striiv, Nike, BodyBugg devices…*These devices: Only track physical activity (NOT eating or sleep diets)Locked into 1 or 2 platforms,
Market Drivers:Quantified Self Movement – over 80 meet-up groups worldwide with over 6,000 members.According Pew Internet Research Survey, over 21% of respondents use technology for Self-trackingMarket for devices relatively tiny, but smartphone adoption booming MEANS – migrate Premium tracking to mobile platform. For hard-working moms & dads who “don’t have time” to take care of their health…Unlike complicated and limited Striiv, Nike, BodyBugg devices…*These devices: Only track physical activity (NOT eating or sleep diets)Locked into 1 or 2 platforms,
For hard-working moms & dads who “don’t have time” to take care of their health…Unlike complicated and limited Striiv, Nike, BodyBugg devices…*These devices: Only track physical activity (NOT eating or sleep diets)Locked into 1 or 2 platforms,
Market Drivers:Quantified Self Movement – over 80 meet-up groups worldwide with over 6,000 members.According Pew Internet Research Survey, over 21% of respondents use technology for Self-trackingMarket for devices relatively tiny, but smartphone adoption booming MEANS – migrate Premium tracking to mobile platform. For hard-working moms & dads who “don’t have time” to take care of their health…Unlike complicated and limited Striiv, Nike, BodyBugg devices…*These devices: Only track physical activity (NOT eating or sleep diets)Locked into 1 or 2 platforms,
Market Drivers:Quantified Self Movement – over 80 meet-up groups worldwide with over 6,000 members.According Pew Internet Research Survey, over 21% of respondents use technology for Self-trackingMarket for devices relatively tiny, but smartphone adoption booming MEANS – migrate Premium tracking to mobile platform. For hard-working moms & dads who “don’t have time” to take care of their health…Unlike complicated and limited Striiv, Nike, BodyBugg devices…*These devices: Only track physical activity (NOT eating or sleep diets)Locked into 1 or 2 platforms,