Fred: CEO
Kevin: CFO
Gregory: General Manager
Christina: Director of Marketing & Promotions
Ruthie: Project Manager
FRED, KEVIN, GREGORY, CHRISTINA, and RUTHIE are all in a SugarCity boardroom.
FRED
Alright guys, it’s time to figure out what shows we want to advertise on.
CHRISTINA
I feel like you should want my opinion too, as Director of Marketing & Promotions.
RUTHIE
And since I reluctantly take on the role of Project Manager of this not Baby Ruthie product, my opinion should also be heard.
FRED
Yeah. I never said anything of the opposite.
CHRISTINA
You said guys. You implied you only wanted the opinions of Kevin and Gregory.
KEVIN
Trust me, you don’t want that, Fred.
FRED
I meant guys as in everyone. Let’s start over. Alright everyone, it’s time to figure out what shows we want to advertise on. Kevin, what’s our budget?
KEVIN
You said you wanted a go big or go home budget, so we’re talking over $200 million.
FRED
Is that a lot for candy bar standards?
KEVIN
I don’t know. But it’s a lot by our standards, that’s for sure.
FRED
Let’s buy some ad space on all the major broadcast networks. I’m thinking the top dramas.
KEVIN
We’d actually run out of money fairly quickly.
FRED
You didn’t let me finish—drama reruns.
KEVIN
On Saturday nights? Sure. Unless you want to spend all the money at once, then we can splurge.
FRED
Let’s meet somewhere in between, find a couple sitcoms.
KEVIN
We still talking broadcast networks?
FRED
Cable. And also Hula-hoop+ while we’re at it, those ads can’t be expensive right?
KEVIN
Well…
RUTHIE
To tell you the God’s-honest truth, I don’t think we can go any more wrong than we did with producing the ad.
GREGORY
Wait a minute—since we’re trying to sell the idea of the ad being funny, shouldn’t we be advertising during sitcoms?
CHRISTINA
Yeah, that’s what we decided.
GREGORY
Didn’t we decide on dramas?
CHRISTINA
No…
GREGORY
Oh. I must’ve tune you all out after Fred first suggested dramas.
FRED
Yeah, not my best suggestion.
RUTHIE
Possibly your worst!
FRED
Thanks Ruthie. So the decision is made: we’ll buy some space on broadcast sitcoms and obscure streaming service sitcoms. Sound good?
CHRISTINA
You’re the CEO. But yeah, it actually does sound good.
FRED
You think people will react positively to this ad?
CHRISTINA
Only time will tell. But for the sake of morale, I’ll say yes.
FRED
Great. Let’s buy some spots and hope for the best guys!
CHRISTINA
You mean everyone?
FRED
Yes. I mean everyone. Good meeting.
FRED leaves.
CHRISTINA
I have a bad feeling about this, guys.
CHRISTINA leaves.