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Eli's next
six months

A brand plan built around Chicagoland sports and entertainment, the world he already owns. One theme a month, from the Bears' home opener to Super Bowl Sunday.

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Own the moments Chicago
is already watching

Eli already lives in this world, Chicago sports and the nights the whole city stops to watch. The plan is simple. Show up in those moments month after month, so when someone finally thinks about moving, his is the name already in the room.

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One theme a month, mapped to his season

Six moments the whole city is already watching.

Sep
The Bears open at home
Oct
The city runs 26.2 and two seasons tip off
Nov
He thanks the people who got him here
Dec
A full year, added up on one scoreboard
Jan
A new year resets the board
Feb
Super Bowl Sunday meets the housing market
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Month 1 September

Here is what September looks like

The moment
Bears Kickoff
Home opener weekend, and his name is already on the field. It leans on his Compass Sports and Entertainment credential and his seven Bears clients.
The headline we'd run
Home Field Advantage Starts Here
Where it lands

His Compass Sports and Entertainment bio, right as the season starts.

nbcsportschicago.com
Bears open at home: what to watch this Sunday
Sponsored

Draft creative for September. Real stat and headshot drop in.

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The next five follow the same playbook

One recommended message a month, and where it sends people. The other options live in the appendix.

Oct
Chicago Marathon + Tip-Off
Going the Distance for Your Next Move
Fall market report
Nov
Thanksgiving + gratitude
Grateful for the Neighbors Who Became Clients
Reviews + referral ask
Dec
Year in review + holidays
2026 Season Recap: [X] Transactions. One City. One Standard.
2026 recap page
Jan
New year + playoff push
New Year. New Address. Same Game Plan.
Home valuation tool
Feb
Super Bowl + Auto Show
Championship Season: Find Your Home Turf
Luxury listing page
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Who this keeps Eli in front of

Three groups, all season. Not a new audience to chase each month.

The sports crowd

People already watching

The fans at the games, the runners and their families, the crowd at the Auto Show and the lights downtown.

Owners weighing a move

Quietly looking

People checking what their home is worth and whether now is the right time to make a move.

His own world

Sports and Entertainment

The athlete and relocation network he already runs in, and the buyers who move in the same circles.

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A system built to keep moving

Set once, and each month is a swap, not a scramble.

01

One template, refreshed monthly

The scoreboard ad gets a new moment and a new number. It is not rebuilt from scratch each time.

02

A short list of destinations

A handful of pages, his bio, a market report, a valuation tool, reused across the whole season.

03

Mapped start to finish

The whole arc is planned now, so each month just ships on schedule.

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Six months of showing up,
before spring even starts

Every theme here fits one thing: Eli's Chicago sports and entertainment world, the one he already owns. Run it now, and the work compounds quietly through fall and winter. By spring, he's not starting from zero. He's already the name people picture.

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Appendix · the working plan Month 1 September

Bears Kickoff

Theme
Bears Kickoff: Home Field Advantage in the Western Suburbs
Ties to the Bears' season opener (9/13), home opener vs. Vikings (9/20), and MNF vs. Eagles (9/28). Leans on Eli's Compass Sports & Entertainment credential and his 7 Bears-client track record.
Ad headlines
  • Home Field Advantage Starts HerePick
  • Kickoff Season. Your Season to Move.
  • He Plays Offense for Your Next Address
Creative

Extends the black/gold scoreboard template (see the 18 Transactions ad): Chicago skyline silhouette, Bears navy/orange as the single accent, Eli's headshot in frame. Callout stat: "7 Bears Transactions." Clean stat-card, not a full roster, a 300x250 wants one number and one line.

Where it lands

Eli's Compass agent bio / Sports & Entertainment Division page (compass.com/agents/eli-masud). Capitalizes on the athlete-relocation and S&E network angle right as the season kicks off.

Who sees it
SearchBears home opener parking · Hinsdale homes for sale
Siteschicagobears.com · nbcsportschicago.com
LocationsSoldier Field · Downtown Burr Ridge

A few examples per category. Full list lives in the working doc.

©HUGO DIGITAL ADS 2026 Appendix · the working plan A1 / A6
Appendix · the working plan Month 2 October

Going the Distance

Theme
Chicago Marathon (Sun 10/11) + Bulls/Blackhawks Tip-Off: "Going the Distance"
Fall is also peak closing season before the holidays, so pair the sports hook with a market-timing message.
Ad headlines
  • Going the Distance for Your Next MovePick
  • 26.2 Miles. Zero Shortcuts.
  • Tip-Off Season: Get in the Game
Creative

Two flights if budget allows. Marathon week: a Grant Park finish-line shot, "bib number" motif reworked to show years of experience or closings. Mid to late October: a Bulls/Hawks tip-off version on the scoreboard template with a basketball/hockey accent. Template B (see the Downtown Burr Ridge ad) pairs well with a local landmark for the marathon angle.

Where it lands

"Fall Market Report" or a home-valuation landing page, for sellers timing a listing before the holidays.

Who sees it
SearchChicago Marathon spectator guide · best time to sell a house fall Chicago
Siteschicagomarathon.com · nba.com/bulls
LocationsGrant Park Finish Line · United Center
©HUGO DIGITAL ADS 2026 Appendix · the working plan A2 / A6
Appendix · the working plan Month 3 November

Client Gratitude

Theme
Thanksgiving + Client Gratitude + Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Thanksgiving (Bears vs. Lions, 11/26), client gratitude, and the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival (11/21).
Ad headlines
  • Grateful for the Neighbors Who Became ClientsPick
  • Thankful for Every Win, On the Field and at the Table
  • Giving Thanks. Delivering Results.
Creative

Warm gold/black gratitude scoreboard: 2 to 3 short client testimonial lines instead of team stats, a small football icon for the Thanksgiving game, and a photo of Eli's community work (Operation Birthday, Ronald McDonald House) for authenticity over hard-sell. Pairs with a referral ask.

Where it lands

A testimonials/reviews landing page with a "Refer a Friend" CTA. Gratitude converts best into referrals, not cold leads.

Who sees it
SearchThanksgiving Day Bears game · western suburbs open houses this weekend
Sitesthemagnificentmile.com · nextdoor.com
LocationsThe Magnificent Mile · Downtown Hinsdale
©HUGO DIGITAL ADS 2026 Appendix · the working plan A3 / A6
Appendix · the working plan Month 4 December

Year in Review

Theme
Year-in-Review Recap + Holiday Market + Christkindlmarket
A direct extension of the proven "18 Transactions" scoreboard, refreshed with the stat and team breakdown for year-end.
Ad headlines
  • 2026 Season Recap: [X] Transactions. One City. One Standard.Pick
  • The Season's Not Over 'Til the Deal Is Closed
  • Home for the Holidays Starts With Finding Home
Creative

Primary: reuse the 18 Transactions scoreboard, year-end totals broken out by team logo (Bears/Bulls/Sox/Fire/Hall of Fame). It's the strongest existing brand asset, and December is the moment to run it. Secondary: a holiday-lit photo (Christkindlmarket or downtown Burr Ridge) with Eli's headshot, CTA "Let's Connect in the New Year."

Where it lands

A "2026 Year in Review" recap page mirroring the ad, with a CTA to book a Q1 check-in or valuation. Builds toward January momentum.

Who sees it
Searchbest time to buy a house winter · year-end tax benefits home purchase
Siteschristkindlmarketchicago.com · wsj.com/real-estate
LocationsChristkindlmarket Daley Plaza · Oakbrook Center
©HUGO DIGITAL ADS 2026 Appendix · the working plan A4 / A6
Appendix · the working plan Month 5 January

New Year, New Address

Theme
New Year, New Address + NFL Playoffs Push
Low-key on team branding since the Bears' playoff status is uncertain, leaning on general playoff energy and New Year motivation instead of a specific team result.
Ad headlines
  • New Year. New Address. Same Game Plan.Pick
  • Playoff Push: Now's the Time to Make Your Move
  • Resolutions Are Easier With a Game Plan
Creative

Clean, aspirational template: Chicago skyline at dawn, bold gold "2027" numerals, short direct copy. A light football motif (stadium lights, not a specific team) nods to playoff season without betting on a Bears outcome. Less scoreboard-dense than September and December, more minimal and motivational.

Where it lands

A "What's My Home Worth" valuation tool, the strongest-converting CTA for New Year sellers testing the market.

Who sees it
Searchbest time to buy a house January · relocating for new job Chicago
Sitesbankrate.com · nerdwallet.com
LocationsHinsdale Metra Station · Oak Brook corporate park
©HUGO DIGITAL ADS 2026 Appendix · the working plan A5 / A6
Appendix · the working plan Month 6 February

Super Bowl + Auto Show

Theme
Super Bowl LXI + Chicago Auto Show + Valentine's Day
Super Bowl LXI (2/14, SoFi Stadium) lands on Valentine's Day for the first time ever, alongside the Chicago Auto Show (2/12 to 2/21).
Ad headlines
  • Championship Season: Find Your Home TurfPick
  • Falling for Your Next Home This Valentine's Day
  • Two Big Games This February: Super Bowl Sunday & the Housing Market
Creative

Split concept. Valentine's/Super Bowl mashup: a heart-and-football icon on the black/gold palette, pairing romance copy with real estate. Auto Show week: a hero shot of a western-suburbs luxury listing, tying Eli's Sports & Entertainment network to the luxury-auto crowd that overlaps with luxury-home buyers.

Where it lands

A featured luxury listing page, or the Sports & Entertainment concierge page, the best fit for the high-net-worth Super Bowl and Auto Show audience.

Who sees it
SearchChicago Auto Show tickets · homes with home theater Chicago suburbs
Siteschicagoautoshow.com · robb-report.com
LocationsMcCormick Place · Hinsdale Golf Club
©HUGO DIGITAL ADS 2026 Appendix · the working plan A6 / A6
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