Sun, Jul 10, 2011
Scales Back Expensive Tradeshows, Updates and Adds Other Mktg
Efforts
It's a sign of the times... as one of the few GA "survivor"
companies has looked at its balance sheet and decided to scale back
on some expensive mktg programs while pushing forward with others.
Diamond Aircraft, who finally broke through the issues keeping its
single D-Jet from getting finished has informed ANN that they've
done some serious soul-searching as to how to proceed in an economy
that can barely get itself out of ground effect.
A note from Diamond Boss, Peter Maurer told ANN about "Diamond's
plans for improved communication and our strategy for 2011 exhibits
and special events in Canada and the USA."
Maurer notes that, "In
consideration of the continued weakness of the economy and slow
industry wide retail sales, we have made the decision to forego the
very significant expense of our traditional exhibits at Oshkosh,
NBAA and AOPA Summit in 2011. While this was a difficult decision,
we feel it is the right business decision, that allows us to focus
our resources on the tasks at hand (e.g. the D-JET program and
support of the existing piston fleet), to directly pursue
strategically targeted markets and to improve our communication
with you.
To strengthen Diamond's overall position, we also continue our
diversification into emerging markets, commercial flight training
operations, and special mission aircraft applications. As such we
will continue to exhibit at smaller industry specific events,
including for the first time a presence at the ALEA (Airborne Law
Enforcement Association), convention in New Orleans to introduce
our special mission Austro engine powered DA42 MPP (Multi Purpose
Platform) to the US security market.
Peter Maurer
The retail market is of course very important to us and we
intend to resume our full show presence when the economic climate
improves. In the interim, we will be strengthening our worldwide
distribution and service network and our distributors will continue
active participation in local and regional events."
In the very near term, we will be targeting improved direct
customer communication and relations as follows:
- THE D-JET FLYER --a comprehensive
periodical that describes program progress, offers technical
highlights, features customer profiles and much more, will be
relaunched.
- Diamond e-Newsletter -- our direct mail
newsletter about the world of Diamond will be released with
increased frequency
- Monthly Customer Support specials will be
introduced.
-
DiamondFest 2011
-- Once again we will be sending out invitations to attend a
celebration of all things Diamond, at the factory in London,
Ontario. (Please mark your calendars for the September 17th
weekend). This popular event features company tours, product
showcases, program updates, technical information seminars,
Customer Support Q&A sessions and demonstrations, flight
demonstrations in all current Diamond models (except the DA40 NG
and DJET - for now), D-JET fly-by demonstrations, and optional
flying tours of area attractions, including Toronto Island Airport,
Niagara Region and the fall colors of Muskoka. Aircraft maintenance
in our factory service center and flight training refreshers (spins
anyone?) through Diamond Flight Center London may be prearranged.
With a balance of aviation and other interests, DiamondFest is not
just for hardcore aviation enthusiasts, but a great family event as
well.
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