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Promotional Licensing and Sponsorship. Chapter 12. Promotional Licensing and Sponsorship. Factors Influencing the Growth of Sports Sponsorships (197-1990’s): Ban on tobacco and alcohol ads (1997 spent $195 million on sport sponsorships; 95% on motor sports).
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Promotional Licensingand Sponsorship Chapter 12
Promotional Licensing and Sponsorship Factors Influencing the Growth of Sports Sponsorships (197-1990’s): • Ban on tobacco and alcohol ads (1997 spent $195 million on sport sponsorships; 95% on motor sports)
Clutter in print and electronic media (5,000 plus selling messages each day) • Increase in TV ad costs (2004m Super Bowl, 1.2 million for a 30 sec ad)
Sport governing bodies accepted the commercialization of sports (1984 Olympics, NCAA)
Sponsorship Theories • Exchange theory • Relationship marketing • Affinity marketing • Ambush marketing • Ethics issues
Examples of Sponsorship Rights • Use of logos, names, trademarks • Exclusive association with an event • Entitlement to an event or facility
Use of designations in connection with an event: official supplier, official sponsor, presented by • Use of purchaser’s product or service in conjunction with the event or facility
Conduct promotional activities in conjunction with the sponsorship agreement (contests, advertising) • Companies acquiring rights (via fees) to affiliate with a product or event to derive benefits
Companies establishing relationships and partnerships with sports teams/leagues to derive benefits.
Sponsorship Benefits to Corporations - ROI - • Life styled marketing-reach consumers via leisure/fun pursuits • Reach specific target audiences • Exclusivity – no competition
Heightened communication • Heightened publicity • Meet corporate sales objectives
Increase public awareness • Positive public perception • Community involvement • Build good will
Generate media opportunities • Generate hospitality and entertainment opportunities • Secure entitlement or naming rights
The Sponsorship Sales Process • Identify sponsorship decision maker • Schedule a meeting with sponsorship decision maker • Listen to needs of corporate sponsor
4. Arrange follow-up meetings 5. Create a long term relationship 6. Propose a draft that is flexible to change 7. Negotiate and sign an agreement