Sponsorship Marketing

Sponsor packet
N.C. State Fairgrounds Exposition Center
June 13, 2015 10:00am – 4:00pm
ABOUT
SPONSOR
You are invited to participate as a sponsor for The Birthday Club
Children’s Party Expo. Your generous sponsorship would be
utilized towards gift bags, prizes, giveaways and free admission
for children of all ages and demographics.
We also extend the invitation to participate in the celebration by
exhibiting with us and expanding awareness of your company to
a broader demographic.
ABOUT
Today, parents are investing more creativity and imagination into
their children’s parties. Many parents are not aware of the variety
of options available to them. As a result we have taken everything
you love about planning the perfect party and present to you the
World’s Largest Children’s Party Expo!
VENDOR
CATEGORY
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Accommodation
Bakery
Catering
Decorations
Entertainment
Event Stylist
Gifts
Party Planner
Photography
Staffing
Supplies
Transportation
Venues
EXHIBITION
This one day event featuring over 200 vendors, creates an opportunity for attendees to connect with
vendors EXCLUSIVELY in the party industry. Attendees will have an opportunity to discover unfamiliar
products and services that will enlighten, astonish and inspire their child’s next celebration.
The advertising campaign is diverse in its approach and takes into consideration the variety of
cultures and the ways in which we celebrate life.
Vendors and Sponsors will have an opportunity to showcase their business and services.
Attendees will be presented a variety of themes and ideas for baby’s 1st Birthday, Sweet Sixteen,
Quinceañera, Coming of Age, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Doljanchi, eighteenth to turning twenty one and
more.
GIVEAWAYS AND ACTIVITIES
Adults and children will indulge in a plethora of activities throughout the day.
The day will give them a glimpse of what to expect for their own personal celebration of life.
Exclusive giveaways will only be available to attendees!
Have your product or service featured!
To find out more information, visit us on the web www.bdayclub.org. Email: contact@bdayclub.org.
Birthday Club LLC P.O. Box 13221 Durham, NC 27709 Telephone: (919) 475-8682
Everyday is Someone’s Birthday…..Join the Celebration!
MARKETING PLAN
MARKETING STRATEGY
Social media is the leading industry for connecting, we are actively engaging your future clients on
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google+ and Pinterest. Through a combination of search engine
optimization, social media optimization, direct/traditional marketing and email campaigns
increasing our database and networking referrals.
Through the utilization of targeted ads, engagement, optimization, and direct voice marketing via
our mailing list we will effectively corner the market. Simultaneously customized high visibility post
cards, flyers, business cards and website promotion will engage our target market and spread the
word about the World’s Largest Children’s Party Expo.
ADVERTISING
Our strategic advertising campaign and timeline include the following:
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Advertising Ads (Radio & Web Banners) with iHeart Radio (G105) and Radio One (K97.5)
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Promoting on the official NC State Fairground website including their social media campaign
(Facebook) with currently well over 100K followers
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Carolina Parent (online ad will run April, May and June), promotional giveaways and
placement on calendar with spotlight featured as “editor’s pick”. Carolina Parent reach an
average of 56,000 unique visitors each month and more than 203,000 page views
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Partnerships with Raleigh Mom’s Blog (National Organization), to include advertisement,
promotional giveaways and placement on calendar
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Direct Mail campaign to vendors and attendees
 Web advertisement on national and local mom blogs (ie Go Ask Mom-WRAL)
TARGET MARKET
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More than 80% female.
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Women between the ages of 21 and 45.
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Mothers, families, stay at home mom, grandmothers, aunts and god-mothers.
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Women that are passionate about their children.
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Socially engaged women who participate in children activities.
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An audience that will go above and beyond to plan the best birthday parties.
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These active females represent a key audience of loving mothers, well-educated and
successful individuals; they are single, married and raising families.
SPONSOR LEVEL & FEES
DONATED (GIVEAWAYS) ITEMS
Recognition in vendor spotlight (social media
advertisement and website blog).
Placement of marketing material in adult gift
bags.
Free listing for one year.
2 adult admission tickets.
GIFT BAG SPONSORSHIP - $100.00
Recognition in vendor spotlight (social media
advertisement and website blog).
Placement of marketing material in adult gift
bags.
Free listing for one year.
GOLD ADVERTISING SPONSORSHIP $200.00
Recognition in vendor spotlight (social media
advertisement and website blog).
Business Logo placement with clickable link to
your website and social media links for one
year.
Placement of marketing material in adult gift
bags.
Free listing for one year.
PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP $500.00
Recognition in vendor spotlight (social media
advertisement and website blog).
Featured Gold Web Listing.
240 x 240 pixel business logo featured on
landing page.
Business logo image opens up a new window
directly to your website.
BRANDING SPONSORSHIP $3,000.00
Recognition in vendor spotlight (social media
advertisement and website blog).
Featured Platinum Sponsorship Listings on
prominent pages on our website at 240 x 240
pixels ($500 yearly value.
Prominent recognition in all event-related
marketing, advertising and promotional
materials.
Sponsor recognition and logo on all event
signage.
Lead list for your marketing efforts.
10’ x 20’ booth space.
8 vendor passes.
5 adult admission tickets.
Placement of marketing material in adult gift
bags.
Free listing for one year.
BRANDING SPONSORSHIP $5,000.00
Recognition in vendor spotlight (social media
advertisement and website blog).
Featured Platinum Sponsorship Listings on
prominent pages on our website at 240 x 240
pixels ($500 yearly value.
Prominent recognition in all event-related
marketing, advertising and promotional
materials.
Sponsor recognition and logo on all event
signage.
Lead list for your marketing efforts.
Three 10’ x 10’ booth space.
Placement of marketing material in adult gift
bags.
12 vendor passes.
Free listing for one year.
Placement of marketing material in adult gift
bags.
2 complementary adult admission tickets.
10 adult admission tickets
Free listing for one year.
Mail or Scan/Email to:
Birthday Club LLC
P.O. Box 13221
Durham, NC 27709
Telephone: (919) 475-8682
Fax: (866) 571-8140
contact@bdayclub.org
Visit us on the web at:
www.bdayclub.org
Sponsor Application & Contract
Legal Company Name:
Website (to appear on our website):
Contact Phone (to appear on website):
Email (to appear on website):
Contact Person:
Street Address:
City, State and Zip Code:
How should we contact you? Phone: ______________ Cell: ______________ Fax: ______________
Payment Terms: Payment required during application process. Payment can be made online
at website www.bdayclub.org, credit card or check. Make check payable to Birthday Club, LLC.
P.O. Box 13221 Durham, NC 27709.
Please complete if paying by credit card:
Please bill my credit/debit card towards my Birthday Club sponsor costs.
□ Visa
□ MasterCard
□ American Express
Name as it appears on card, including business name:
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Card Number: ___________________________________________
Exp. Date: __________________ Security Code:________________
Billing City, State, Zip Code: ________________________________
As an applicant or authorized representative for the applicant, I have read and agree to
abide by the Terms and Conditions as set forth on this contract/ application. I agree that a
contract/application transmitted by facsimile or email shall be deemed to be an original
document and enforceable thereas.
Sign Here
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Authorized Representative, Printed Name: _______________________________________
Date: ______________________________________________