LAUNCH AGENCY REVEALS CLIENT BEHIND THE BEHIND THE MYSTERIOUS MISSING U BILLBOARD CAMPAIGN

Posted by LAUNCH AGENCY in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX on May 10, 2007

The Launch Agency, a Carrollton-based advertising agency, revealed today that it is their client, the (Fort Worth) Star-Telegram, that created a buzz across North Texas with teasers billboards.
The billboards, found on high-trafficked highways in Tarrant County, featured topical subjects with one unique, and mysterious, similarity: the letter "U" was missing in each word. The teasers included George Bush, Fuel Prices, Menopause, Utility Bills and Cowboys Stadium.

By leaving out the "U" in common news themes, Launch got commuters to focus on the missing letter. The implication is that "You" are missing local coverage about your community and interests if you're not reading the Star-Telegram.

The new "It's All About You" campaign highlights the Star-Telegram's coverage of local news, sports and entertainment with its new style and format, designed to increase relevance and reader engagement without sacrificing substance.

"Our objective is to communicate to the Tarrant County resident that the Star-Telegram is truly the local pulse on stories of the day, timely information, area shopping and entertainment," said Launch principal Michael Boone. "The Star-Telegram keeps the newspaper and online reader up to date on the things that are important to their lives. It's all about you."

In addition to the billboards, teaser ads have appeared in the Star-Telegram. The second phase of the campaign, the 'reveal', will include a TV commercial, online banners, new billboards and consumer print ads.

About Launch
Launch was founded in 1999 by Michael Boone, Diane Seimetz and David Wilgus to assist in developing new brands and revitalizing mature brands. Clients such as dating giant Match.com, online supermarket GroceryWorks, travel site Hotels.com, gourmet hot spot eatZi's Market and Bakery, Blockbuster.com were among their first successful efforts. In addition to the Star-Telegram, current clients include Rent-A-Center, Park Place Dealerships, and Pizza Inn. More information on Launch is available at www.launchagency.com.

About the Star-Telegram
The Star-Telegram (www.star-telegram.com) is a publication of The McClatchy Company (NYSE: MNI), the second-largest newspaper company in the U.S., with 32 daily newspapers and approximately 50 non-dailies. Among the McClatchy publications operated in Dallas/Fort Worth are DFW Real Estate Magazine, DFW Auto Finder, Indulge, DFW Job Connection and La Estrella.