Campaign Plan & Media Recommendation · Confidential · July 2026

Lexington CD Rate Promotion.

Prepared for Park Community Credit Union. A multi-channel plan to drive awareness and in-branch CD openings across the Lexington-Fayette market, with Good, Better, and Best packages plus a la carte pricing.

Prepared for
Park Community Credit Union
Prepared by
Ashley Blakemore, Director of Growth & Partnerships
Agency
'corePHP', LLC · Battle Creek, MI
Contact
(269) 447-1817 · ashley@corephp.com

01 · Campaign Overview

An exclusive rate, only in Lexington.

Park Community Credit Union is launching a promotional Certificate of Deposit rate exclusive to its two Lexington branch locations, effective Monday, August 3, 2026. This plan outlines the strategy to drive awareness and in-branch CD openings among qualified prospects in the Lexington-Fayette market.

PromotionExclusive promotional CD rate (rate TBD by Park Community)
EligibilityCurrent and prospective members who open the CD at one of two Lexington branches
Branch locations547 Euclid Ave, Lexington, KY 40502 and 3101 Clays Mill Rd, Lexington, KY 40503
Launch dateMonday, August 3, 2026
Promotional windowTBD. Packages are priced for 6-week, 8-week, and 12-week flights.

02 · Competitive Context

The Lexington CD market.

Park's promotional rate enters a competitive market. Understanding the landscape sharpens the offer and the messaging.

InstitutionTermAPYMin. deposit
Park Community (current standard)18-Month3.00%$500
Commonwealth CU (Lexington)24-Month5.00%Varies
Bank of Lexington12-Month Special4.10%Varies
KUE Federal CU (Lexington)6-Month4.00%Varies
National online banks (avg.)12-Month3.75 to 4.25%$1,000+

Recommendation

To be competitive and justify the geo-exclusive positioning, Park's promotional rate should ideally be at or above 4.50% APY. At that level the messaging writes itself: a locally available, NCUA-insured rate that beats online banks and most local competitors, available only at Park's Lexington branches.

03 · Audience Strategy

Who we reach, and how.

Park's proposed targeting of ages 45+, HHI $150K+, and homeowners is a strong foundation. We recommend the following refinements to maximize ROI.

Primary audience

  • Ages 50 to 70, peak CD purchasers consolidating savings, nearing retirement, or managing inheritance and home-sale proceeds
  • Household income $100K+, capturing dual-income professionals and recent retirees with significant savings
  • Homeowners within a 10-mile radius of both Lexington branches
  • Financial interest signals: banking, investing, retirement, wealth management

Secondary audience

  • Ages 35 to 49 with HHI $150K+, younger high earners parking home-sale, bonus, or equity proceeds
  • University of Kentucky faculty and staff, strong savings capacity and proximity to the Euclid branch
  • In-market for financial products: actively researching CDs, savings rates, or credit unions in Lexington

Geo-targeting

Primary ring: 5-mile radius around each branch. Secondary ring: 10-mile radius across greater Lexington-Fayette County. Zip focus: 40502 through 40517. Louisville and Jefferson County are excluded to reinforce the Lexington-exclusive positioning.

04 · Media Packages

Good, Better, Best.

Priced for the total campaign across both Lexington branches. The 'corePHP' management fee and media placement fee are broken out separately for full transparency, and are in addition to the media spend shown.

Good
$8,500 to $12,000
6-week flight
  • Geo-targeted Google Display ads
  • Paid Search: brand terms only
  • Facebook ads
  • Basic landing page (client-hosted)
  • Basic retargeting pixel
  • End-of-campaign reporting
  • 1 creative swap
  • No billboard or radio
Management fee: $2,000
Media placement fee: $1,500 min.
Better
$18,000 to $28,000
8-week flight
  • Google + Meta display ads
  • Paid Search: brand + CD keywords
  • Facebook + Instagram ads
  • 1 digital billboard, 8 weeks
  • Enhanced landing page concept
  • Display retargeting
  • Bi-weekly reporting
  • 2 creative swaps
Management fee: $4,500
Media placement fee: $1,500 or 20%
Recommended
Best
$35,000 to $55,000
12-week flight
  • Google + Meta + YouTube display
  • Paid Search: full keyword suite
  • Facebook + Instagram + LinkedIn
  • 2 digital billboards, 12 weeks
  • Radio: 4-week flight, 2 stations (production included)
  • Full landing page + A/B testing
  • Full retargeting suite
  • Weekly reporting + live dashboard
  • Unlimited creative swaps during term
Management fee: $7,500
Media placement fee: $1,500 or 20%

Management fee covers strategic planning, campaign setup, creative coordination, vendor management, and reporting. Media placement fee is $1,500 or 20% of the total media buy, whichever is greater.

05 · A La Carte Pricing

Build a custom package.

Individual components can be purchased separately or added to any package. Pricing is for the Lexington market and subject to vendor availability.

Media / serviceEstimated cost
Google Display Ads (geo-targeted)$2,000 to $4,000 / month
Google Search Ads (CD / savings keywords)$1,500 to $3,000 / month
Facebook / Instagram Ads (geo-targeted)$1,500 to $3,500 / month
LinkedIn Ads (geo-targeted)$2,000 to $4,000 / month
YouTube Pre-Roll (:15 and :30 spots)$1,500 to $3,000 / month
Digital Billboard (1 board, Lexington)$2,500 to $4,500 / board / month
Static Billboard (1 board, Lexington)$1,500 to $3,500 / board / month
Radio: 2-week spot buy (2 to 3 stations, :30)$2,500 to $5,000
Radio: 4-week spot buy (2 to 3 stations, :30)$4,500 to $9,000
Radio Spot Production (:30 or :60)$500 to $1,200 / spot
Landing Page Development (design + build + hosting)$1,500 to $3,000
Creative Swap (mid-flight update)$250 to $500 / swap
Campaign Reporting Dashboard (real-time)$750 setup + $250 / month

06 · Turnaround Times

How fast we can activate.

These represent 'corePHP''s setup and activation time once final, approved creative is in hand. If Park produces creative in-house, the timeline begins when those assets are delivered. We are on the client's timeline for creative delivery.

ChannelSetup timeNotes
Google Display Ads1 to 2 business daysFastest channel to activate
Google Search Ads1 to 2 business daysText-based, no creative needed
Facebook / Instagram Ads1 to 2 business days + reviewMeta review can add 24 to 48 hrs
LinkedIn Ads2 to 3 business days + reviewLinkedIn review can add 24 to 48 hrs
YouTube Pre-Roll2 to 3 business daysRequires video assets from client
Digital Billboard7 to 10 business daysVendor scheduling + production
Radio (with existing spot)7 to 10 business daysStation scheduling + trafficking
Radio (production needed)10 to 14 business daysFrom script approval to on-air

We recommend a creative delivery deadline at least 5 to 7 business days before launch for digital channels, and 10 to 14 business days for billboard and radio.

07 · Recommended Strategy

A four-phase rollout.

Phase 1 · Pre-launch buzz

  • Teaser social posts on Park's organic channels hinting at an exclusive Lexington offer
  • Email preview to existing Lexington-area members
  • Landing page built and QA'd, ready for launch-day traffic

Phase 2 · Launch week (Aug 3 to Aug 9)

  • All digital campaigns go live: Google Search, Google Display, Facebook / Instagram
  • Social push across Park's channels with launch-day content
  • Digital billboard live (Better or Best); radio begins (Best)

Phase 3 · Sustain & optimize (Aug 10 to end)

  • Ongoing optimization: bid adjustments, audience refinements, creative rotation
  • Retargeting activated to re-engage non-converting visitors
  • Mid-campaign reporting and strategy call; A/B testing (Better / Best)

Phase 4 · Transition (post-promotion)

  • Creative swap to general Park Lexington messaging if the media buy extends
  • Final performance report with full metrics, ROI analysis, and recommendations

08 · Creative Direction

A head start on the creative.

Park is producing digital creative in-house, so 'corePHP' has developed example concepts and a promotional landing page as a value-add and creative brief. These use Park's brand palette and visual identity from parkcommunity.com. Within the Better and Best packages, 'corePHP' can produce final, print and digital-ready files at no additional creative cost.

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