Event Sponsorship


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State-of-the-art methods for finding, securing, and retaining the best corporate sponsors The authoritative guide to creating and closing deals with irresistible ROIs Event Sponsorship provides step-by-step guidelines for attracting, signing, and keeping sponsorship for any event, including festivals, conventions, expositions, sporting events, arts and entertainment spectaculars, charity benefits, and much more. This hands-on resource presents successful strategies and tools for staying competitive in today's market by offering corporate sponsors the highest return possible on their investment. Leading experts give real-world advice for researching and targeting prospective companies, developing a sponsorship marketing plan, creating an effective proposal, selling the sponsorship, and negotiating a deal. Learn how to bring increased sponsorship dollars to any event by: Placing value on sponsorships Expanding the value of a sponsor Creating the best image for an event Networking with other event professionals worldwide With complete coverage including case studies, legal issues, the Internet, the sophisticated corporate customer, non-sports sponsorship opportunities, and an international view of sponsorship, Event Sponsorship is a powerful tool for event managers and other event professionals. THE WILEY EVENT MANAGEMENT SERIES-Series Editor, Dr. Joe Goldblatt, CSEP THE WILEY EVENT MANAGEMENT SERIES provides professionals with the essential knowledge and cutting-edge tools they need to excel in one of the most exciting and rapidly growing sectors of the hospitality and tourism industry. Written by recognized experts in the field, the volumes in the series cover the research, design, planning, coordination, and evaluation methods as well as specialized areas of event management.




Event Sponsorship


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This introduction to Event Sponsorship provides students with an essential understanding of the important role of sponsorship in an event, how this can be gained and successfully managed to the benefit of both the sponsor and sponsee. The text starts with an investigation of the origins of sponsorship and then considers all important elements of Events sponsorship management. It considers what sponsorship is, its history and evolution, what its marketing uses are, how it can used efficiently; the benefits it can bring to an event; and how its results can be measured. It also considers other funding sources for events including government grants, crowd source funding and merchandising. To reflect changes in the way firms communicate with their customers, there is a strong focus on the use of social media, e – marketing and technology in sponsorship. The text uniquely considers topics of sponsorship from perspective of both the sponsor and the sponsee (the event) to provide a holistic view of the sponsorship process. Case Studies are integrated throughout to show how both small and large scale events have successfully gained and used sponsorship as well as potential pitfalls to avoid. Learning outcomes, discussion questions and further reading suggestions are included to aid navigation throughout the book, spur critical thinking and further students’ knowledge. This is essential reading for all students studying Events Management.




Event Sponsorship and Fundraising


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Securing sponsorship and other sources of funding for events is becoming increasingly competitive, making differentiation and delivery vital. Event Sponsorship and Fundraising explores this complex area of event management, drawing on both experiential marketing and consumer behaviour theories, and developing critical insights on the dynamics of successful event sponsorship. Its coverage includes professional guidance on prospecting for sponsors, brand activation and evaluation, as well as advice on relationship management, proposal writing and pitching to potential sponsors. Event Sponsorship and Fundraising places each of these concepts at the heart of the Integrated Marketing Communications Mix, alongside cutting edge literature on the topic. Written by two highly experienced industry practitioners, both of which now teach on two of the UK's leading event management degree courses, and supported by a comprehensive set of online resources, this book is an invaluable go-to resource for event management students, tutors and professionals alike.




Sales and Post-Sales Scripts for B2B Event Sponsorship


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Sales and Post-Sales Scripts for B2B Event Sponsorship by Vijay Martis In today's competitive business landscape, mastering the art of B2B event sponsorship is crucial for marketing success. "Sales and Post-Sales Scripts for B2B Event Sponsorship" is your comprehensive guide to navigating this complex world with confidence and finesse. This book equips you with the essential tools, strategies, and scripts to not only secure valuable sponsorships but also nurture lasting partnerships that extend far beyond the event itself. Written in an engaging, conversational style, this book offers a wealth of practical advice and real-world examples that you can immediately apply to your sponsorship efforts. You'll discover how to craft compelling sales pitches that resonate with potential sponsors, ensuring your proposals stand out in a crowded marketplace. But we don't stop there – our focus on post-sales scripts highlights the critical importance of relationship-building, providing you with a blueprint for maintaining sponsor satisfaction and engagement long after the event concludes. Each chapter guides you step-by-step through the sponsorship process, from identifying potential partners to measuring success and securing future opportunities. You'll find relatable scenarios and personal anecdotes from industry veterans that bring key concepts to life, making it easy to understand and implement the strategies discussed. Whether you're new to the world of event sponsorship or a seasoned professional looking to refine your approach, this book is tailored to enhance your skills and boost your confidence. You'll learn how to: • Identify and approach potential sponsors that align with your event goals • Craft persuasive pitches that highlight mutual benefits • Navigate negotiations with finesse and overcome common objections • Onboard sponsors effectively and manage their expectations • Execute flawless events that deliver value to all stakeholders • Follow up post-event to solidify relationships and secure future partnerships • Measure and communicate sponsorship success Packed with proven scripts, practical tips, and insider insights, "Sales and Post-Sales Scripts for B2B Event Sponsorship" is your ultimate resource for unlocking the full potential of your sponsorship activities. Get ready to transform your approach and achieve unprecedented success in the dynamic world of B2B event sponsorship. Don't just secure sponsors – create lasting partnerships that drive mutual growth and success!




What Sponsors Want: An Inspirational Guide For Event Marketers


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This book offers a practical but conceptually grounded view of the future of sponsorship. It is based on the reality that the world of sponsorship marketing is far too focused on impressions, logos, and 'money can't buy experiences' — experiences which are miraculously secured with money. The author asks questions such as: 'Do any corporate sponsors really believe that more logos are what their consumers want?' and, 'do organizations selling sponsorship believe they have nothing more valuable to sell than digital and physical signage?'In a culmination of real-life experiences, industry learnings and third-party professional research, What Sponsors Want provides expert-supported arguments to show that the traditional bronze, silver and gold packages of sponsorship belong to a model of the past. In outlining the conceptual model for successful sponsorship, this book provides five key principles of what sponsors want for you to take on your next sponsorship challenge.




Sponsorship in Marketing


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Sponsorship of sports, arts or events can be a powerful form of marketing communication for businesses and organizations. This new edition of Sponsorship in Marketing introduces the fundamentals of sponsorship-linked marketing, helping the reader to understand how sponsorship can be planned, executed and measured. Drawing on original research and exploring key theory, best practice and cutting-edge issues, the book fully explains how the sponsor can implement successful sponsorship to achieve communication and engagement objectives. It covers every important conceptual and functional area of sponsorship in marketing communications, including: understanding the technology-led transformation of sponsoring learning about audiences, strategies and objectives leveraging and activation in traditional and social media building sponsorship portfolios and rosters managing and ending relationships understanding public policy and legal issues Every chapter includes international case studies and examples, test questions, and data from real organizations, business, campaigns and events, vividly illustrating the link between fundamental principles and effective practice. This updated edition features a new model of the sponsorship process with an ecosystem perspective, discussion of endorsers and influencers in sponsorship, an introduction to the impact of streaming on sponsoring, and entirely new thinking on sponsorship returns and evaluation. No other book provides such a comprehensive, evidence-based introduction to sponsorship, demonstrating how organizations can connect brands to real life. This is essential reading for all students and practitioners working in sport marketing, sport business, events marketing, arts administration, business communication or marketing management.




Event Management: For Tourism, Cultural, Business and Sporting Events


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Event Management, specifically written for the Diploma of Event Management and Advanced Diploma of Event Management, is a comprehensive resource for anyone wanting to build their expertise in professional event management. This edition adopts a scaffold learning pedagogy, helping students move through the material logically and efficiently while building on their understanding of tourism, cultural, business and sporting events.




Principles and Practices of Small-Scale Sport Event Management


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Although there is significant research on large events that take place within athletics, small-scale events are largely ignored, in part due to the lack of press that they generate. However, these events require planning and preparation in the same way that larger sporting events do. This disparity between the effort that goes into the event and the attention the event draws allows for a gap in strategy or information available to those planning smaller scale athletic events. Principles and Practices of Small-Scale Sport Event Management is a cutting-edge reference publication that examines the successful organization and planning of small-scale sporting events. Featuring a wide range of topics such as community engagement, event planning, and sports management, this book is ideal for event planners, sports managers, marketers, academicians, practitioners, industry professionals, researchers, event organizers/coordinators, and students.




Sell Your Event!


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Whether you have a long-standing, well-known event, or you're just getting started, Sell Your Event! The Easy to Follow Practical Guide to Getting Sponsors will give you the necessary tools and tips to generate strong sponsorship support! From finding and approaching the right prospects for your event, to building loyal sponsors that return year after year, this book provides real-world guidance and insights on how to maximize your event-sponsor partnership.Based on practical, first-hand sponsorship sales experience, Sell Your Event! The Easy to Follow Practical Guide to Getting Sponsors is filled with real-world insights from working with actual events and sponsorship successes (and a few mistakes). Throughout the book, you'll find guidance and proven examples of what works: sales scripts, sponsorship decks, finding decision makers, creative activations, sponsor recaps, and more. Author Teresa Stas takes you through the sponsorship sales and management process from beginning to end, helping you not only attract sponsors for your event, but keep them coming back.As the founder and CEO of Green Cactus Live Event Sponsorship Agency, Author Teresa Stas has over 17 years of experience in sponsorship sales and marketing, brokering millions of dollars in sponsorships for her clients, and working with local, regional and major national brands. Teresa is a national speaker on the topic of sponsorships, online course creator, and authors the column "Small Event, Big Sponsors" for International Festivals and Events "ie" Magazine.




Routledge Handbook of Sports Sponsorship


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This is the first English language text to analyse and explain sports sponsorship in full, looking at law, marketing and business practice Sports sponsorship is a multi million £ industry and is a key subject in degree courses in sports management and sports marketing at undergraduate and masters Packed full of real-world case studies The authors are respected, successful sports management academics, consultants and business professionals Appeals to students as well as potential professional market of CEOs, marketing directors, communications and PR executives, lawyers and brand managers