1 THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL
Elvis Presley, the young man with the swiveling hips and mischievous smile, the one who put rock music on the map and unleashed a cultural revolution that changed the world. More a rebel than a royal, he rose up against conformity and sneered at popular convention. He used music to punch a hole through both poverty and prejudice. With those looks, that voice, and a buckling restlessness that made every song he sang an anxious statement about changing America, he blazed the path we were all bound to follow.
2 3 THE ORIGINAL COOL.
4 ENDURING LEGACY Quotes about Elvis from some of today’s premier names in popular music and entertainment culture.
Beyoncé Bruce Springsteen Mick Jagger Muhammad Ali John Lennon
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5 ENDURING LEGACY Quotes about Elvis from some of today’s premier names in popular music and entertainment culture.
Paul McCartney Elton John James Brown Bob Dylan Keith Richards
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6 ELVIS SIGHTINGS The King is alive and well in today’s popular culture and can be seen on TV, in movies, and on the internet. > Coach’s Spring/Summer 2017 collection was inspired by “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” and prominently featured Elvis on the Runway at NYFW. Activations include store ‘takeovers’ at the Soho, NY, and Omotesando, Japan, locations and special events featuring Elvis artwork, treats, and music. > Debuted at the top of the UK Charts and was Elvis’ 13th #1 album, breaking a previous record held by Madonna. Calvin Klein featured Andy Warhol’s Elvis in Sold out six-city arena tour in the UK with additional their latest campaign with a billboard in Times Square. dates set for Europe, Australia, and the US. > > A new HBO documentary focuses on Elvis Presley the musical artist, taking the audience on a creative journey from his childhood through the final 1976 Jungle Room recording sessions.
Jose Cuervo Especial Silver TV Commercial features ‘It’s Now or Never,’ the second best-selling single of Presley’s career. > ELVIS SIGHTINGS The King is alive and well in today’s popular culture and can be seen on TV, in movies, and on the internet. > Lakers hot shot Nick Young was spotted leaving practice in an Elvis x Pleasures hoodie. > Paws up to Lady Gaga for rocking an Elvis t-shirt while being awarded a Songwriter’s Hall of Fame award.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson performs onstage during “Spike’s Rock the Troops” event held at Joint Base Pearl Harbor. > > Kate Moss channeled Elvis in a music video for his hit song “The Wonder of You.”
Miley Cyrus is a huge fan of Elvis and is proudly channeling the King on her album cover for Younger Now. > “AMBITION IS A DREAM THE WITH A V8 ENGINE.” ELVIS PRESLEY BRAND Elvis Presley has never been more relevant. A hero for modern times, no matter how often those times are reimagined.
THE ULTIMATE BRAND.
Why is Elvis so captivating? Perhaps it’s because his spirit mirrors our own aspirations and the revolutionary spirit of Rock and Roll.
9 BRAND VISION
Elvis Presley speaks to the rebel inside all of us, the rebel that defies convention and strives to forge a path of truth, passion, and individuality.
Our purpose is to celebrate the life, music, movies and generosity of the man known as “The King of Rock ‘N’ Roll.”
VALUES
INDIVIDUALITY GENEROSITY FREEDOM COMMUNITY AUTHENTICITY “FINGERPRINTS ARE LIKE VALUES - YOU LEAVE THEM ALL OVER EVERYTHING YOU DO.” 10 BRAND TIERING
ELVIS PRESLEY “BEST” LOGO
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ELVIS PRESLEY “GOOD” LOGO
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11 ELVIS BRAND DNA Only once in a generation do we see an entertainer that embodies as many qualities as Elvis does.
WHO HE IS
LOYAL ROCKSTAR
SPIRITUAL MOVIE STAR
PRINCIPLED PATRIOT
TALENTED FAMILY MAN
INTRINSIC EXTRINSIC HUMBLE TRENDSETTER
MESMERIZING ENTERTAINER
REBEL SEXY
MASCULINE ICONIC
HOW (WHAT) HE REFLECTS 12 ELVIS FANS BY THE NUMBERS
AFFINITY EDUCATION GENDER
OVER 400 8.5% FAN CLUBS IN 44 COUNTRIES Post-graduate Male College degree 30.7% Female 37.2% 24% Some college TOP FIVE FOREIGN COUNTRIES High school diploma 69.3% 930.3% +243037 AGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17 or younger 1.6% $20,000 or less 17.4% 18-24 2.7% $20,001-$35,000 17.4% 25-34 6.7% $35,001-$50,000 19.9% 35-49 29.8% $50,001-$75,000 19.5% 50-55 19.1%
56-65 25.4% $75,001-$100,000 14.2%
66 or older 14.8% $100,001 or more 11.5%
13 CONSUMER STATS Elvis fans cannot get enough of the star, reaching out via his official website as well as other digital and print media.
ELVIS.COM MOBILE APPS
400,000 unique visitors a month
85,000+ 15,000+ 600,000 monthly visitors iOS visits Android visits per month per month 80,000 monthly video downloads
2,000,000 monthly page views
According to a 2002 Harris Poll, 84 percent of Americans “have had their lives touched by Elvis Presley in some way.”
MEDIA E-SCORE Q SCORE
OVERALL AWARENESS 40,000 Elvis 84% AVG NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS 100 99/100 IN FAMILIARITY AMONG ADULTS 35+ AWARENESS AND APPEAL RATING Deceased Celebrities 48% IN TOTAL AMONG 350,000 RANK #2 OUT OF ALL MUSICIANS 40 SAMPLE 25 ACTORS E-NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS AMONG PERFORMERS AMONG OF THE PAST MUSICIANS Male Musicians 22% 23 23 0 100
NEVER HEARD OF ONE OF MY FAVORITES
14 SOCIAL REACH Elvis is the king of social media as new fans discover his music and images online and look for ways to connect with other fans.
12.9 Million+ 15 Million+ FACEBOOK FANS GLOBAL FANS
BY GENDER 913,000+ INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS 45% 5% 13% 10% 8% 8% 6% 4% 13-17 18-24 25-34 3 5 - 4 4 45-54 55-64 65+ 54% 4% 13% 10% 7% 6% 3% 2%
BIGGEST GROWTH AUDIENCE AGES 18-34 288,000+ TOP 5 COUNTRIES TWITTER FOLLOWERS
United States 4.1M
Brazil 1.7M
UK 850K Italy 706K Million+ Mexico 565K 977 INDIVIDUAL VIDEO VIEWS Chile 424K
15 VOTED #1 ICONIC AMERICAN ATTRACTION
Graceland is synonymous with Memphis and with Rock ‘n’ Roll. But for the shy young man who bought this house to give his family privacy from his meteoric rise to stardom, Graceland was only one thing: home.
CANADA UK AUSTRALIA NETHERLANDS GERMANY
BRAZIL SWEDEN ITALY JAPAN
OF GRACELAND’S 600,000 ANNUAL VISITORS COME 22% FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES
16 When Elvis Aaron Presley first set eyes on Graceland, he didn’t just see a house, he saw the beginnings of a dream. For untold millions of fans who cherish Elvis, that dream has become a destination. Now a new part of the dream has come to life - a place that brings you closer to Graceland than ever before. The Guest House at Graceland welcomes you.
Located on beautifully landscaped property, just a few steps from the gates of Graceland, this unique accommodation is inspired by the warm hospitality that Elvis always showed his guests. From the southern colonial exterior to the specialty suites (many with design overseen by Priscilla Presley herself), every aspect of The Guest House reflects Elvis’ personal style and the unique character of Graceland.
The Guest House at Graceland celebrates Elvis Presley and his legacy. The most significant enhancement to Graceland since it opened to the public in 1982, and the largest hotel project in Memphis in over 90 years, it is the gateway to your visit to Graceland and the perfect place to stay while discovering everything that Memphis has to offer. It is classic elegance and modern luxury - friendly, refined and uniquely Elvis. The Guest House at Graceland is more than a full-service hotel. Its 450 spacious rooms and a range of contemporary facilities, including two restaurants, spaces for meetings and special events and a 464-seat theater for live performances and movies.
Amenities
• 450 luxuriously appointed rooms – one of the largest hotels in Memphis • Unique themed VIP suites with design supervised by Priscilla Presley • Full-service restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating • Themed sports restaurant/bar • Large outside pool and pool bar • Outdoor event/activity area • 464-seat theater for live performances and movies • Expansive space for special events, weddings and family reunions • Conference space and meeting facilities for corporate events
17 Elvis Presley’s Graceland opened a new, $45 million, 200,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art entertainment complex called “Elvis Presley’s Memphis” across the street from Graceland Mansion. Graceland will welcome visitors from around the world to its largest and most significant expansion since first opening to the public in 1982.
The largest entertainment complex of its kind, and exponentially bigger than Graceland’s current visitor center, “Elvis Presley’s Memphis” will enable music fans, pop culture enthusiasts and Memphis visitors to follow the path that Elvis took, surround themselves with the things that he loved, and experience the sights and sounds of the city that inspired him.
Guests will fully immerse themselves in his life and career like never before -- his roots, his influences and his artistry.
• Elvis: The Entertainer – a 20,000-square-foot museum celebrating Elvis’ incredible music, movie, and live touring careers • Presley Motors – showcasing over 20 of Elvis’ automobiles and motorized vehicles, including Elvis’ iconic Pink Cadillac • Graceland Soundstage – a 20,000-square-foot extraordinary venue for live music performances, movie screenings and premieres, as well as video productions, with theater seating for up to 1,700 people • Vernon’s Smokehouse – Named for Elvis’ father, a restaurant featuring authentic Memphis BBQ, smoked in-house • Gladys’ Diner – Named for Elvis’ beloved mother and will feature classic American fare, including Elvis’ favorite: grilled peanut butter and banana sandwiches. • Elvis’ custom planes, the Lisa Marie and the Hound Dog II, continue to be a popular part of the Graceland Experience • “Discovery” Exhibit Spaces will showcase aspects of Elvis’ life, career, and interests in greater depth
18 Elvis Presley rose from humble circumstances to launch the rock and roll revolution with his commanding voice and charismatic stage presence. In the words of the historical marker that stands outside the house where he was born: “Presley’s career as a singer and entertainer redefined popular music.”
BEST SELLING SOLO MUSIC RECORDING ARTIST OF ALL TIME
OVER 150 ALBUMS AND SINGLES CERTIFIED GOLD, PLATINUM, AND MULTI-PLATINUM BY THE RIAA
OVER 1 BILLION RECORD UNITS SOLD WORLDWIDE THE 31 MOVIES, 3 CONCERT DOCUMENTARIES, 3 TV UNDISPUTED CONCERT SPECIALS KING OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL 15 GRAMMY NOMINATIONS AND 3 WINS
19 IT WAS LIKE HE WHISPERED SOME DREAM IN EVERYBODY’S EAR AND SOMEHOW WE ALL DREAMED IT. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
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