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Securing Sponsorship An NGB Perspective Sep 09 Paul Kimberley, Commercial Director RFL

Securing Sponsorship An NGB Perspective Sep 09 Paul Kimberley, Commercial Director RFL. Departments of the RFL. Income. What are our sources of income?. Golden rules!. 1. Know who you are!. Geographic South Midlands, North Scotland . Socio-economic. Sex. 9.4m fans & growing.

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Securing Sponsorship An NGB Perspective Sep 09 Paul Kimberley, Commercial Director RFL

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  1. Securing Sponsorship An NGB PerspectiveSep 09 Paul Kimberley, Commercial Director RFL

  2. Departments of the RFL

  3. Income What are our sources of income?

  4. Golden rules! 1. Know who you are!

  5. Geographic South Midlands, North Scotland Socio-economic Sex 9.4m fans & growing Source: TGI Age

  6. Insight into Rugby League fans The number of adults with any interest in following sports in last 12 months • 19,634,000 • 11,756,000 • 10,269,000 • 8,046,000 Football Rugby union Cricket Rugby League Source : TGI Q4 July ‘07 – June ‘08

  7. Super League • National Leagues • Student Rugby League • Combined Services • Rugby League Conference • Super League Clubs • National League Clubs • Conference/RLS Clubs In total there are over 3,000 teams

  8. How many ‘fans’ are there UK ? • 8,046,000 adults in the UK have any interest in rugby league In the last 12 months • 7,213,000 adults have watched RL on TV • 1,996,000 have read about RL in the newspapers • 694,000 have looked up RL on the internet • 657,000 have paid to watch RL at a venue • 321,000 have played or taken part Source : TGI Q4 July ‘07 – June ‘08

  9. Who are they ? • 62% of them are men – 38% are women • 62% of them are married ..... happily • 5% are divorced ! • 33% have kids – 67% don’t • 42% work more than 30+ hours per week • 4% are unemployed ! • 23% are retired • 56% of them are considered to be upmarket (ABC1) Source : TGI Q4 July ‘07 – June ‘08

  10. What have they experienced in the last 12 months ? compared to the average adult in the UK • 44% more likely to have started university • 30% more likely to have moved in with their partner • 24% more likely to have had a 2nd child • 23% more likely to have changed job • 17% more likely to have moved out the parental home • 9% more likely to have got engaged Source : TGI Q4 July ‘07 – June ‘08

  11. Golden rules #1 1. Know who you are: • Internal culture • Reach • Demographics • Location (Town, City, County, Country) • Specialism • Timeframe • Volume of activity

  12. Golden rules #2 2. What are your unique traits?

  13. DVD

  14. athleticism, impact, entertainment

  15. Affordable not Expensive Feet on the Ground not Head in the Clouds Exciting not Boring Sportsmanship not Gamesmanship Respect not Abuse Families not Yobs Inclusive not Exclusive Passion not Fashion Rugby League is…

  16. Rugby League is accessible – ticket prices are affordable, our players like to mix with the fans, its safe and everyone is welcome. Rugby League is engaging – the game brings people together, it gives them a communal sense of pride and belonging that binds our fans to the sport. Brand expression The players exhibit individual skill, athleticism and teamwork in a fearless pursuit of victory. Ours is an honest sport that is conducted with integrity, dignity and respect for others. The on-pitch spectacle of a fast-moving highly competitive game is mirrored by the vibrancy and excitement of the match-day atmosphere around the ground. Its almost impossible to overestimate the fans’ enthusiasm for the game; their knowledge, their pride, their loyalty and their open acceptance of anyone who shares their passion for the sport.

  17. Positioning Matrix

  18. Who you are + Unique traits = the proposition

  19. Agenda

  20. What are the reasons to buy?

  21. What are the reasons to buy? • Sell • Affinity • Kudos • Build coverage/exposure • Create an income stream • Positive PR • Corporate responsibility • Hospitality • Preparing to sell business • Local connection • Family connection • Chairman’s whim

  22. Prospecting • Develop a culture that refers people to you! • Top down is important (Owners, CEO’s, Players, Vice-Chancellors, coaches, fans, season ticket holders, MP’s • Local papers, awards, photo’s, talking heads, adverts, radio/TV adverts • Libraries/directories • Meet the players evenings, town festivals • Chambers of Commerce, networking events

  23. Group Exercise 1. Let it grow, flower and vegetable festival, Manchester You are in the events team of “Let it Grow” a new flower and vegetable show held in city centre Manchester in July 2010, who might you approach for commercial partnerships & why? 2. Whizz Energy drinks, Buckinghamshire You are working in the marketing team of a soft drinks company that has bought the license to a new energy drink and are planning a Sept 2010 launch. What properties and events might you want to approach and why to help launch the brand?

  24. Universities – Rights holder or sponsor?

  25. Future?

  26. Universities – Rights holder or sponsor? COLUMBUS, Ohio, (March 30, 2009) –The Ohio State University Department of Athletics today announced it has reached an agreement with IMG College, a division of IMG Worldwide, and RadiOhio Inc., for a 10-year multi-media rights partnership. The total deal is valued at nearly $128 million, which includes $110 million in guarantees, the largest athletics multi-media rights guarantee in collegiate sports history

  27. Questions Contact details: Paul Kimberley Commercial Director 0113 237 5042 Paul.kimberley@rfl.uk.com Red Hall Lane Leeds LS17 8NB

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