Q3
DC-Metro Overview
Supported 5 Merchant Grand Openings
Warby Parker - Pike & Rose
Kusshi Sushi - Westpost
All Birds - Bethesda Row
Mason’s Famous Lobster - Shirlington
Faherty - Bethesda Row
31 Events, Activations and Pop-ups
Pieces of Media Coverage
Ad Equivalency of Coverage: $2.2m
Total Readership of Coverage: 1.2B
B2C Neighborhood Eblast Open Rate Average:
(*Retail industry average Open Rate: 18.39%)
Q3 Average OR: 47% (+32% increase from Q2)
Total DC-Metro Subscribed Audience: 66,795 (+4.6% increase from Q2)
Summer Movie Series, Westpost
Concert Series, Westpost
Equinox Yoga On The Row, Bethesda Row
Spanish Diner Block Party, Bethesda Row
Spanish Diner Paella Party, Bethesda Row
Fall Shop & Sale, Congressional Plaza & Wildwood
DC Fray Sports Tournament with Bun’d Up & Kusshi, Westpost
B2B Leasing Eblasts Open Rate Average:
Q3 open rate average increased 1.7% from Q2
sonder/sway
Merchants
Subscribers:
Avg Open Rate: 16.6% (-42% decrease from Q2)
Avg CTR: .35% (-12.5% decrease from Q2)
Total article page views: 2,066 (36.5% increase)
● July ○ Maryland Eblast: 17.9% Open Rate, .4%
CTR
○ Articles - 451 total article page views
■ Red.White.Booze - (61 page views) Ft: TJMaxx, Marshalls, The Fresh Market, and Ross.
■ Catch Me Outside! - (171 page views) Ft: Hello Betty, Matchbox, Hawkers, Flower Child
■ Feeling Blue(berries) - (123 page views)
■ Hello, FITRow! - (96 page views) Ft: Orange Theory, Purre Barre, CorePower Yoga
○ Virginia Eblast: 17.6% Open Rate, .3% CTR
■ Articles - 297 total article page views
■ Summer Sips (225 page views) Ft: Mattie & Eddie’s, Banditos Tacos & Tequila, Dudley’s, Taco & Piña’s
■ Burger Goals (41 page views) Ft: Big Buns Damn Good Burger’s, Busboys & Poets, Carlyle
■ Open Ended (31 page views) Ft: TJMaxx, Target, DSW
● August
○ Eblast: 14% Open Rate, .4% CTR
○ Articles - 612 total article page views
■ Let’s Getaway!- (253 page views)
■ Outdoor Refresh - (50 page views) Ft: Urban
Country Designs
■ Back to Campus Basis - (34 page views) Ft: TJMaxx, Marshalls, Banner’s Hallmark
■ Global Bites, Neighborhood Sights - (275 page views) Ft: Eko House, Gyuzo, Kumbia, Thai Chef, El Mercat, Sushi Damo
● September
○ Eblast: 17% Open Rate, .3% CTR
○ Articles - 706 total article page views
■ On Weekends, We Brunch! - (136 page views) Ft: Pinstripes
■ Fall-In Trend - (404 page views) Ft: Anthropologie, H&M, Gap
■ Home Office Refresh- (55 page views) Ft: The Container Store, TJMaxx, Target, World Market, Trader Joe’s
■ A Change of Scenery - (111) page views) Ft: Anthropologie, Barnes & Noble, Apple, Dawson’s Market
Activations & Experiences
Spanish Diner Block Party
Bethesda Row, July 30th
Spanish Diner brought the heat with their outdoor party! Attended by over 100 people, this sold-out event was was a vibrant cultural celebration with fresh paella and entertainment on The Streetery at Bethesda Row. The community is looking forward to the next one.
Nighthawk & Banditos Concerts on the Plaza Series
Westpost, July 30th, August 27th, September 23rd, October 1st
Nighthawk Brewery & Pizza and Bandito’s Tacos & Tequila teamed up for a live concert series on the Westpost plaza. We had over 600 RSVP’s on EventBrite and added approximately 200 new emails to our Westpost database.
Activations & Experiences
Fall Equinox Picnic
Pike & Rose | Westpost , September 22nd
The Fall Equinox Picnic was a ticketed event that included a 3-course tasting menu and cocktail. This event was attended by over 100 people for both Pike & Rose and Westpost picnics.
View this IG Reel from a guest at Pike & Rose.
Fall Shop & Sale
Wildwood | Congressional Plaza, September 23rd - 25th
New seasons mean new reasons to shop. Shop & Sale creates an opportunity for retail merchants to highlight both new and in-season products at full price, as well as end-of-season sale items. We encouraged racks/tables outside, and doors open where possible. Restaurants are encouraged to promote new seasonal menu and drinks.
Upcoming From The Portfolio Q4
Merchant Partnership Activations
Bethesda Row Arts Festival - 10/8
Makers Market - 10/9 (WP)
The Change Launch Party on the Row - 10/13
Tim Ma Night Market - 10/15 (WP)
Pooch Portraits and Bond Vet - 10/22 (BROW)
Copperwood Tavern Shucktoberfest - 10/22 (VAS)
DC Fray Sports Happy Hour - 10/5, 10/12, 10/19 (WP)
Bun’d Up x Pooch Portraits - 10/23 (WP)
Canopy Small Business Bazaar - 11/12 (P&R)
Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run - 12/3 (WP)
DC Metro Activations
- 10/2 (P&R)
Trick-or-Treat
Bethesda Row - 10/26
Village at Shirlington - 10/29
Pike & Rose - 10/30
Bethesda Row Menorah Lighting - November
Pike & Rose Tree Lighting - November
Appendix.
Property Summaries
& SOCIAL
Bethesda Row
SUMMARY
Events/Activations
• Equinox Yoga on the Row (7/16, 8/13)
• Spanish Diner Block Party (7/30)
• Heyday Anniversary Party (8/6)
• Madewell Hometown Heroes Celebration (8/20)
• Jenni Kayne Glow Cart Pop-Up (9/15-9/17)
• Spanish Diner Paella Party (9/18)
Openings
• Allbirds (7/21)
• Faherty (9/16)
Social Media
• Facebook Likes: 6,391
Facebook Rating: 4.6
Instagram Followers: 6,797
Average Eblast Open Rate: 48% (9.6% increase from Q2)
Eblasts
• July A (7/6)
Ft: Madewell, bluemercury, Jenni Kayne, Drybar, Summer Solstice Recap
Open Rate: 45%, CTR: 1.1%
• July B (7/20)
Ft: Maman, Chiko, Poke Dojo, Hawkers, Dolcezza, Ladureé
Open Rate: 47.4%, CTR: 2.8%
• August A (8/6)
Ft: Simon Pearce, Terrain Cafe, Yoga on the Row
Open Rate: 48.5%, CTR: 1.2%
• August B (8/20)
Ft: Allbirds, Hair Cuttery, Landmark
Open Rate: 51%, CTR: .66%
• September A (9/6)
Ft: Simon Pearce, Terrain Cafe, Yoga on the Row
Open Rate: 48%, CTR: .44%
• September B (9/23)
Ft: Allbirds, Hair Cuttery, Landmark
Open Rate: 48.4%, CTR: 1%
Eblasts
July A
A
Press Mention Highlights:
Magazine
Hook
Drive
Best
Miami Spice
South Florida
Aug B
Sep A
&
Sep B
Congressional Plaza
Events & Activations
Fall Shop
Social Media
● Facebook Likes:
Facebook Rating:
Instagram Followers:
Average Eblast Open Rate: 40.6% (+9.7% increase from
Eblasts
● July (7/8)
Ft: European Wax Center, Loyal, FITRow: Orange
Theory, Pure Barre, CorePower
Open Rate: 38%, CTR: .2%
● August (8/8)
Ft: Cartoon Cuts, Hair Cuttery, Lands’ End, The Container Store, Matchbox
Open Rate: 31.8% , CTR: .28%
● September (9/8)
Ft: Fall Shop & Sale, JCrew, Lands’ End, Chico’s, FitRow, Barnes & Noble, Smoothie King
Open Rate: 42% , CTR: .26%
Pike & Rose
Openings
Warby Parker (7/9)
Sport & Health Outdoor Fitness Series
Pinstripes 5-year Anniversary (8/5)
Fogo De Chao Catena Wine Dinner (8/25)
Bark Social National Dog Day (8/26)
Sport & Health Yoga (9/21)
Fall Equinox Picnic (9/22)
Media
Facebook Likes: 12,171
Facebook Rating: 3.5
Instagram Followers: 10.3k
Average Eblast Open Rate: 44.2% (-7.14% vs. Q1)
Eblasts
July A (7/5)
Ft: REI, Sephora, Uniqlo, Warby Parker
Open Rate: 44%, CTR: .6%
July B (7/19)
Ft: Pinstripes, Escapology, Ipic, Canopy, Hello Betty
Open Rate: 44.6%, CTR .93%
August A (8/5)
Ft: Pinstripes, The Farm Market, Baked Bear
Open Rate: 51.6%, CTR: 1.4%
August B (8/19)
Ft: Warby, Lens Crafter, Visionworks, Gapkids, Uniqlo, H&M, Sport & Health, Pinstripes
Open Rate: 41.8%, CTR: 1.2%
September A (9/5)
Ft: Fall Equinox Picnic, Privai, Sports & Social, H&M
Open Rate: 48%, CTR: 1.9%
September B (9/23)
Ft: Piketoberfest, Owen’s Ordinary, Roaming Rooster
Open Rate: 46.3%, CTR: .8%
Rate
The Village at Shirlington
Eblasts
July A
Adara, F45, Damn Good Burger, Busboys and Poets, Carlyle, Diana Nails
July B (7/16)
Ft: Cheestique, Dudley’s, Taco + Pina
Rate: 47.3%, CTR .95%
August A (8/2)
Ft: Dogma, Copperwood Tavern, Palette 22, Robeks
Rate: 46%, CTR .5%
August B (8/16)
Ft: Thai in Shirlington, Guapo’s, Samuel Backett’s
Rate: 49.2%, CTR 1.5%
September A (9/2)
Ft: Mason’s Famous Lobster, Signature Theatre, Diament Jewelry, Dudley’s
Open Rate: 52% CTR 4.9%
September B (9/23)
Ft: Sam Beckett’s, Cheestique, Carlyle
Open Rate: 38.6%, CTR: 1.3%
Westpost (Pentagon Row)
Q3 SUMMARY
Events/Activations
• Nighthawk x Bandito’s Concert Series - 7/30, 8/27, 9/23
• Hello Kitty Pop-Up Truck (8/13)
• Summer Movies - Banditos (Coco 8/17), Bun’d Up (Crazy Right
Asians 8/24), Basic Burger (Sandlot 8/31), Nighthawk (Step Brothers 9/14)
• DC Fray Sports Tournament with Bun’d Up & Kusshi Sushi (9/21)
• Fall Equinox Picnic (9/22)
• Mattie & Eddies Oyster Festival (9/24)
Openings
• Kusshi Sushi (7/9)
Social Media
• Facebook Likes: 6,731
• Facebook Rating: 4.3
• Instagram Followers: 2,631
Average Eblast Open Rate: 50% (+11.4% increase from Q2)
Eblasts
● July A (7/2)
Ft: Summer Concert Series, TJMaxx, Harris Teeter, Mattie & Eddie’s, Banditos
Open Rate: 58%, CTR: 4.8%
● July B (7/15)
Ft: Kusshi Sushi, Smoothie King, Mimi’s Handmade Ice Cream
Open Rate: 47.7%, CTR: 3.8%
● August A (8/1)
Ft: Privai, DSW, Club Pilates
Open Rate: 47%, CTR: 1.2%
● August B (8/15)
Ft: Banditos, Bun’d Up, Basic Burger
Open Rate: 48.7%, CTR: 2.5%
● September A (9/1)
Ft: Fall Equinox Picnic, Nighthawk, Mattie & Eddie’s
Open Rate: 51%, CTR: 3.5%
● September B (9/23)
Ft: Nighthawk, Sur La Table
Open Rate: 47.3%, CTR: 1.8%
Rate -
- 3.32%
Shops at Wildwood
Events & Activations
Social Media
Facebook Likes:
Average Eblast Open Rate: 48.9% (+10.6% increase from
Eblasts
July (7/9)
Ft: Piccoli Piatti, Chopt, Fish Taco
Open Rate: 45%, CTR: 1.3%
August (8/9)
Ft: Bethesda Bagel, Starbucks, Voorthuis Opticians
Open Rate: 48.6%, CTR: .7%
• September (9/9)
Ft: Belina, Indigo Octopus, South Moon Under, Fish Taco, Chopt, Flower Child, Balducci’s
Open Rate: 53% , CTR: 1.4%