Marquee Digital

Business Proposal

Prepared For:

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Erin Toland
Senior Director, Digital Design

John Casavant
Senior Director, Marketing

The Future of Theatrical Programs

Our mission is to harness the power of digital technology to amplify the connection between audiences and the theatrical experience.

Intro to Marquee Digital

Marquee Digital has built its foundation at the intersection of the Arts and Technology. We help businesses and arts organizations maximize audience engagement by extending the reach of their theatrical programming into the digital realm and increasing the relevance of traditional arts in the eyes of the modern theatergoer. We know that the next generation of consumers demands a fundamental shift in the way organizations build products and conduct business, and we focus on implementing emerging technologies to meet those demands. With a business model that is eco-conscious, fully accessible, and socially responsible at its core, we help our clients clarify, realize, and implement digital program solutions that exceed the expectations of yesterday’s audience, and delight the audience of tomorrow.

Marquee Digital’s Product

Marquee Digital specializes in interactive, paperless theatrical programs that meet the needs of a 21st century audience. Accessed by QR code, the Marquee is a digital-native program that is contactless, waste-free, and fully ADA-compliant. Our interactive interface facilitates measurable audience engagement with advertisers, media, and local markets, while our agile design provides the opportunity for iterative advancements toward successful activation. With a design that is sleek, eco-friendly, and user-friendly, Marquee Digital provides programs for live, virtual, and hybrid theatre models, all at a fraction of the cost of paper printing.

Why Digital Programs?

Innovation for the Digital Age

75% of US digital interaction is now mobile, with 85% of American adults and 96% of American Millennials and Gen Z owning a smartphone

Accessibility and Inclusivity

1 in 4 Americans live with a physical, intellectual, cognitive, or sensory disability

Digital Marketing

Global digital ad spending will reach $389 billion in 2021

Environmental Responsibility

In one year, Americans consume 85 million tons of paper, equating to 680 pounds of paper per person or 13,000 separate pieces of paper per household

Lincoln Center at Home

Digital programs bring live and remote viewers together for the complete theatergoing experience

The Consumer of the Future

Young Millennials and Gen Z perceive products, businesses, and organizations through a trifocal lens, evaluating their environmental, social, and governance impact, demanding absolute transparency, sustainability, and radical inclusivity

Our SaaS Solution = Custom Built UX/UI + In-House Back-End CMS

Asset Collection

All data and assets are compiled and organized in a series of Collections.

Integration through Back-End CMS

Collections are fed through a custom-coded wireframe managed by LCPA and a designated Marquee team.

Streamlined UX through Browser-Based Application

Audiences access the program using a standard smartphone camera, allowing users to experience the same program on campus, at home, and abroad.

Unique Design; Proprietary Technology

Through a one-on-one Design Workshop, the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Marquee will be custom-built to reflect the branding, values, and aesthetics of the organization, elevating the LCPA audience experience while extending LCPA’s reach into the digital world.

“At Lincoln Center, we believe the arts are an essential part of civic life. . . . Most importantly, they can and should be accessible to all.”
“Our ultimate goal is to ensure everyone—regardless of identity, ability, background, or personal experience—belongs at Lincoln Center.”

User Experience at the Forefront

The Marquee is designed with the goal of creating the best user experience possible. With a streamlined, intuitive, and innately user-friendly interface, QR code activation uses native tech to allow program access to any smartphone user, whether on the Lincoln Center campus or at home.

Connectivity and Engagement as Core Values

Digital programs allow audiences to connect with the theatrical experience more deeply than ever before. By highlighting direct engagement with artists, creatives, and local culture through social media and digital marketing, we leverage the reach of the digital realm to transcend the divide between theatre and theatergoer, facilitating real, human-to-human interaction through a purely virtual medium. With connectivity no longer limited to the attendees of Lincoln Center’s physical campus, a complex circuitry is ignited, extending the scope of the brand and reaching audiences in untapped markets worldwide.

Our Proposal

Custom Application of Marquee Digital Tech (2021)
Phase I (4-6 weeks)
Design and Development
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Design Workshop
  • Custom Wireframe Design & Approval
  • UX/UI Implementation & Coding
  • Continuous Testing
Phase II (4-6 weeks)
Back-End Development and Front-End Testing
  • Implementation of Back-End Functionality for LCPA Content Management System (CMS)
  • LCPA Training for CMS
  • Regression Testing for CMS Integration
TOTAL COST: $50,000

Any outside-the-app development or integration requests will incur an additional fee; price to be provided based on scope

Subscription Package

Year One Subscription
(Spring 2022)
Phase I (3 Months)
Deployment & Iteration
  • Deployment of Working Features
  • User Testing & Regression Testing
  • Further Customization of Design and Technology
Phase II (Continuous)
Full Deployment
  • Full Deployment of Custom Marquee Digital Program
  • Up to 300 events/year (virtual/live/hybrid)
  • Dedicated Hosting (e.g. LincolnCenter.marquee.digital)
  • Dedicated CMS Back-End Functionality
  • White-Labeled Accessibility Widget
Maintenance & Innovation
Dedicated Marquee Support Team
  • 1 Project Manager
  • 1 Designer/Developer
Maintenance
  • LCPA Staff Implements All Content
  • Dedicated Marquee Support Team Available to Implement Additional Maintenance (<5 hours/week*)
Innovation
  • Quarterly QA with Dedicated Marquee Support Team
       • Diagnose Pain Points
       • Brainstorm Opportunities
       • Iterate Solutions   
Annual Cost: $190,000
Three-Year Subscription (Inclusive of Year One)
Spring 2023-2025
Full Deployment
  • Full Deployment of Custom Marquee Digital Program
  • Up to 300 events/year (virtual/live/hybrid)
  • Dedicated Hosting (e.g. LincolnCenter.marquee.digital)
  • Dedicated CMS Back-End Functionality
  • White-Labeled Accessibility Widget
Maintenance & Innovation
Dedicated Marquee Support Team
  • 1 Project Manager
  • 1 Designer/Developer
Maintenance
  • LCPA Staff Implements All Content
  • Dedicated Marquee Support Team Available to Implement Additional Maintenance (<5 hours/week*)
Innovation
  • Quarterly QA with Dedicated Marquee Support Team
       • Diagnose Pain Points
       • Brainstorm Opportunities
       • Iterate Solutions   
Annual Cost: $220,000

*Maintenance requests in excess of 5 hours/week/dedicated team-member will be billed at an additional rate; fee to be provided based on scope

The Future of Theatrical Programs

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CEO @ Company

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James Toriff
CEO @ Company

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Kastriot Kosova
Founder @ Company

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Fatima Salame
CEO @ Company

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James Toriff
CEO @ Company

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Kastriot Kosova
Founder @ Company

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Fatima Salame
CEO @ Company

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James Toriff
CEO @ Company

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Kastriot Kosova
Founder @ Company

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