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Reference #: 7549
Category: Sports
Sub-Category: Skiing
Price: $0 - $182,000
Frequency: Annually
Years In Existence:   32
Non-Profit: Yes
 
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This International event is being hosted in the USA for the first time in over 17 years! www.WISSA2012.com

WE ARE PREPARED TO CUSTOMIZE A PARTNERSHIP UPON INTEREST FROM A SPONSOR.

The World Ice and Snow Sailing Championship event is the longest running international competition in the history of Windsurfing and Kiting. It’s also the most prestigious winter sailing event in the world. Held every year since 1980, the event location alternates annually between Europe and North America. This year it will be held in the 3rd oldest city in the U.S., St. Ignace, MI which was established in 1671. Offering some of the best winds on the Mackinaw straight for Lake Michigan.
A summer haven for kiters and now home to WISSA

This year's event will run from February 20-26th, 2012 in St. Ignace, Michigan, USA.

WISSA is the ONLY world event where wings, kites and sails all compete together on snow or ice, slalom and course. This event, which is the oldest event of its type, will be celebrated for 32nd time right here in the United States.

The best athletes in these thrilling adventure sports will meet in one city for an entire week. In addition to racing, champions and beginners alike will be able to interact in a variety of WISSA activities....including skiing and snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowbowling and snow golf.



Media or Broadcast Exposure


TV, Radio, Newspaper, Magazines, Outdoor, Internet, Direct Mail, Email
WISSA 2012 /Sports Network TV – 86,000,000 Households


• 30 Minute Broadcast viewed on National & Regional Sports TV Networks (FOX Sports Net, Comcast Sports Net, SNY-TV and Ski Channel)

• Will be aired are during various time slots on many Networks

• Networks include:

SportsNet New York Television – 12.5 million households

• SNY TV airs in complete New York City, NJ, Connecticut and Pennsylvania Markets, and Nationally on Satellite and DirecTV.

• TV home of the New York Mets and New York Jets

FOX Sports West – 8.5 million households

• FOX Sports West airs throughout California, Nevada and Hawaii markets. Also nationally on Satellite and DirecTV

• FOX Sports South is the TV home of the Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers and LA pro sports.

Comcast Sports South Television – 8 million households

• Comcast Sports South airs in 12 states throughout the southern region

New England Sports Network – 5.5 million households

• NESN TV airs throughout all 6 New England States and Nationally on Satellite and DirecTV.

• NESN TV is the TV home of the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins

Comcast SportsNet Chicago – 5.5 million households

• Airs in complete Chicago Market and Midwest Region, also nationally on DirecTV

The Ski Channel – 46 million households

• Airs Nationally on various cable providers and video on-demand.

Event Analysis


Pre-Event Surveying, On-Site Surveying, Exit Surveying, On-Line Surveying, Media Awareness, Pre-Event Report, Post-Event Report






Media or Broadcast Exposure


TV, Radio, Newspaper, Magazines, Outdoor, Internet, Direct Mail, Email
WISSA 2012 /Sports Network TV – 86,000,000 Households


· 30 Minute Broadcast viewed on National & Regional Sports TV Networks (FOX Sports Net, Comcast Sports Net, SNY-TV and Ski Channel)

· Will be aired are during various time slots on many Networks

· Networks include:

SportsNet New York Television – 12.5 million households

· SNY TV airs in complete New York City, NJ, Connecticut and Pennsylvania Markets, and Nationally on Satellite and DirecTV.

· TV home of the New York Mets and New York Jets

FOX Sports West – 8.5 million households

· FOX Sports West airs throughout California, Nevada and Hawaii markets. Also nationally on Satellite and DirecTV

· FOX Sports South is the TV home of the Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers and LA pro sports.

Comcast Sports South Television – 8 million households

· Comcast Sports South airs in 12 states throughout the southern region

New England Sports Network – 5.5 million households

· NESN TV airs throughout all 6 New England States and Nationally on Satellite and DirecTV.

· NESN TV is the TV home of the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins

Comcast SportsNet Chicago – 5.5 million households

· Airs in complete Chicago Market and Midwest Region, also nationally on DirecTV

The Ski Channel – 46 million households

· Airs Nationally on various cable providers and video on-demand.








Event Analysis


Pre-Event Surveying, On-Site Surveying, Exit Surveying, On-Line Surveying, Media Awareness, Pre-Event Report, Post-Event Report
TARGET MARKETGeographic Range: National
Estimated Attendance or Viewers: 85,005,000

  Locations & Dates
  St. Ignace, MI
   2/20/2012 - 2/26/2012

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES & BENEFITS

World Ice and Snow Sailing Association: $0
A LA CARTE:

We are very open to creating customized partnerships upon interest from a partner

* Make your own sponsorship Level by picking only what you want or adding:

LET US KNOW WHAT ELSE WE CAN DO, WE WANT TO TAILOR TO OUR SPONSORS NEEDS SO THAT THEY GET THE DESIRED ROI.

*30 Second Commercial to 86,005,000 households.

* For every 1 Penny spent the sponsor will reach approximately 11 households!

* Use of Wissa Twitter for advertising product announcements globally continued even ev after week event is over

* Use of Wissa Facebook for advertising or product announcement globally continued even after week event is over

* Ability to upload advertisements and videos out wissa youtube site continued even after week event is over

* Video Segments where your buisness will be be focused on Ustrea and placed on facebook and other social media and will stay on Website for viewing (Ustream is a website which consists of a network of diverse channels providing a platform for lifecasting and live video streaming of events online.[2] Established in March 2007,[3] the site has over 2,000,000 registered users who generate 1,500,000+ hours of live streamed content per month with over ten million unique hits per month. Ustream allows users to broadcast from the Web site once logged in or from a mobile device using Ustream's mobile broadcasting application. Users can watch streams live on the Web site and on the Ustream iPhone, Android, and Windows Phone 7 applications. The Web site allows users to interact, such as vote in polls, rate, chat, and so on. The iPhone and Android applications allows users to watch and chat.)

* Tangible and measurable ROI through sales/merchandising site sampling or product display/usage for entire week long event

* option of selling through product/services through our web sites through partnership

* Willing to consider Pass-Through Rights and In addition to providing new sales channels for business-to-consumer companies, and help B2B sponsors by facilitating direct access to cosponsors and other business contacts that may represent potential customers.

* Photos with winner of each category

*Opportunity to present awards and make a speech

* perpetual trophy named after the company, and present a special certificate and team photo to your company

* Main stage signage

* Full-page advertisement for your business in WISSA program
Your company logo on all WISSA printed materials

* Your business name or logo on all WISSA T-shirts worn by volunteers fore entire week

* Your buisness name or logo on all Official Race Bibs

* Your business name included in the Chamber of Commerce annual report

* Inclusion in all radio public service announcements

* Inclusion in all press releases

* Inclusion in all web site announcements and emails

* Option to hand out promotional material at anytime during the weeklong event, including opeaning ceremony and awards ceremony.

* Fliers handed out ( over 5000) at the North American Pond Hockey event ( which is held the week before our event at the exact same location) over 5000 spectators and Atheletes with buisness add/logo

* option to sponsor a athlete or team

* option to sponsor ice sculpture for ( in years past they even designed a ice bar/restaurant)

* Adds/logo commentary to run on Teletron

* The down economy has not precluded companies from touting their interest in being good environmental stewards and promoting sustainability. Have your company take advantage of the trend by connecting with green initiatives through wind powered sports.




* booth Three options: 1. 25-30% of sales.
2. $150. plus 10% of sales
3. $ 400. one time flat fee
4. Cost includes entire week

direct to website for ordering of promotional items.

* List of available promotional items updated daily:
1. bottle cap ear rings http://www.google.com/search?q=promotional+bottle+cap+earrings&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1024&bih=586

2. Beard Hats

3. Sunglasses with logo

4. Video sunglasses

5. Option to hand out promotional material at each event


* any promotion items will continue to be sold on our ecommerce site...therefore continue exposure after week long event is over


* Logo wrap on Wing Mobile ( used in the Warren Miller Films) that will continue for years to come as the wing mobile will be traveling around north America to different sports events to the same target market...can also play commercials with flat screen tv and new sound system in and outside the bus.

* Wireless companies we could provide customers with phone recharging facilities
throughout the event or SMS reminders of upcoming sets at
the various stages, while others allow customers to SMS messages
(and now photos) to friends, bands, etc. and have them
shown on the big screen

* possible skin care company we could supply UV-sensitive bracelets upon entry.
When the bracelet changes color, it is time to cover up or put
on some sunscreen, helping the target market avoid sunburn
on a long, sunny day while inducing on-site product trial
and sales.

* rubber duck ski boot carriers Both the Skiing rubber and Snowboarding rubber ducks measures 3 1/4" X 2 3/4" X 3" and provide an imprint area of 1 1/8" X 1/2". http://www.halcyon.com/donace/SKIING.HTM

*Cold Weather Kit
The cold weather kit consists of 1 sunscreen pocket, 2 lens wipes, 4 bandage strips, 1 blistex pocket, 1 pocket tissues, 2 cough drops, and 1 package of hand warmers. Available in Black, Navy, Red and Royal Blue the kit measures 6" X 4 1/2" and the imprintable area is 4" X 2 1/4

*Windsock Cap With Pom
You can choose the colors and imprint what you want on this Windsock Cap with Pom with over 30 standard colors available.

*Presented below are three thermometer key chains or they can be used as a zipper pull. These are items that are very visible and increase the awareness of the individual using them as to the possibilty of hypothermia, overexposing their skin to ultraviolet light and their general well being when they are in the colder climates while enjoying their favorite sport of snowboarding or the various types of skiing.

*H2o 2 go Reusable, Collapsible Water Bottle http://www.adcomarketing.com/Category/Unique-Promotional-Items.aspx

*Superfan Custom Megaphones & Popcorn Holders

*Canne Custom Mobile Phone Holder

* tshirts

* Personalized Water Bottles in Stainless Steel - 17 oz
BOTTLES-002A
A Full Color Personalized Stainless Steel Water bottle that can include individual names and pictures! Great for school sports teams, client gifts and more!

* Custom Skinit Skins for Large Devices
UNIQUE-001D
Custom Skinits are perfect for decorating your electronic device. These Skinit sizes are great for decorating laptops, notebooks, iPads and so much more. Skinit offers companies the opportunity to increase sales with promotional bundling that adds value to the base product offering. Packages include options for in-box promotion, customer rewards programs, added value personalization, and much more

*The One Bottle Tote by Built NY with your custom logo. Built NY is known for their design and retailed throughout the world - thus your recipient recognizes the quality when you give Built NY products. The One Bottle Tote is perfect for wine or champagne all with your custom logo. Comes in Black, Micro Dot and Ski Patrol Red. We have other wine totes and bottle holders

*Oranges, blueberries, cherries, kiwis, and lemons. Yum! With such a choice assortment of colorful fruits, you're sure to bring sweet success to any promotional marketing campaign with our PhotoGraFX™ Fruity 6-Pack Promotional Cooler. Your screen-printed logo is sure to be noticed, whether at the beach, the ballpark, or a company picnic. It's one of those great promotional items that people actually use, especially with distinctive and colorful fruit patterns that set them apart from all the rest. The waterproof, insulated lining keeps everything fresh and cold for any outdoor gathering, while the extra outside pocket provides extra carrying convenience for additional items. A truly unique cooler with lemon and other fruit backgrounds.

* 4-Piece Wine Bottle Gift Set
WINEGIFT-014
Bottle up all your wine essentials with this 4-piece wine set. This gift set in a whimsical wine bottle shaped case includes: waiter corkscrew, pourer/stopper combination, and drip ring. FDA compliant.

* Duo Source Dynamo Flashlights
ECOPROMO-001
Power out? No need to worry about batteries in the flashlight! Use with or without batteries. A unique and eco friendly promotional product by Adco Marketing. Pivoting head adds to the function of this custom flashlight

* Energy Gum, new eco-aware packaging! Paper sleeve is constructed of 100% recycled material (75% post-consumer). Please specify gum flavor. Includes one-color, one-location pad print.

* 14 oz Custom Plastic Beer Steins Changes color with ice cold liquids with your promotional logo - a great and affordable outdoor party cup. Durable plastic beer mugs that are top shelf dishwasher safe. Thumb grip handle. Frosted to Orange, Frosted to Red, Frosted to Blue, Frosted to Purple, Frosted to Green*. Assorted colors available.

* Men’s & Ladies Full Zip Custom Micro Fleece Jacket
FJ-001
One of our most popular micro fleece jackets custom imprinted with your logo. Feature a solid unlined body with full-zip opening. Contrast side panels and inner collar. Reverse coil zippers. Front pockets with zipper tunnels. Shock cord drawstring at hem. Fused stretch sleeve pocket for personal compact audio device. Easy care. Comes in matching men's and ladies' styles

* Custom Shot Glass On Sale 1.75 Ounce
SHOT-01
Our most popular selling shot glass at a reasonable price! Your imprint on both sides for no additional charge

* Moisture Wicking EPERFORMANCE™ Pique Polo Shirt
POLO-001
Men's and Women's EPERFORMANCE™ Pique Polo Shirt custom embroidered with your logo. Check out the new Gunmetal Gray color which is very hot in retail right now. This Eperformance Custom Polo Shirt features antimicrobial, moisture wicking and easy care properties. Made of high performance 100% polyester, 4.3oz./yd2/145gsm.

* Aloe Up Budget Lip Balm with 2-Color Imprint
LIPBALM-015A
Aloe Up Brand Spa Quality Lip Balms at a great price with your custom logo! These are found at some of the higher end retail outlets. Based in Aloe Oil and PABA free. Hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic and biodegradable. Contains a minimum of 25% pure Aloe

* Pint Glass on Special
PINT-001
Custom pint glasses on sale now with free 24 hour production! 16 ounce perfect promotional pub glass gift for your restaurant or next beverage promotion. Made in the USA and on sale now at 144 or more pints

*

World Ice and Snow Sailing Association: $22,000
*LET US KNOW WHAT ELSE WE CAN DO, WE WANT TO TAILOR TO OUR SPONSORS NEEDS SO THAT THEY GET THE DESIRED ROI. We are very open to creating customized partnerships upon interest from a partner

* Use of Wissa Twitter for advertising product announcements globally continued even ev after week event is over

* Use of Wissa Facebook for advertising or product announcement globally continued even after week event is over

* Ability to upload advertisements and videos out wissa youtube site continued even after week event is over

* Tangible and measurable ROI through sales/merchandising site sampling or product display/usage for entire week long event

* option of selling through product/services through our web sites through partnership

* Booth space provided for entire week

* Willing to consider Pass-Through Rights and In addition to providing new sales channels for business-to-consumer companies, and help B2B sponsors by facilitating direct access to cosponsors and other business contacts that may represent potential customers.

* Full-page advertisement for your business in WISSA program
Your company logo on all WISSA printed materials

* Your business name or logo on all WISSA T-shirts worn by volunteers fore entire week

* Your buisness name or logo on all Official Race Bibs

* Your business name included in the Chamber of Commerce annual report

* Inclusion in all radio public service announcements

* Inclusion in all press releases

* Inclusion in all web site announcements and emails

* Option to hand out promotional material at anytime during the weeklong event, including opeaning ceremony and awards ceremony.

* Fliers handed out ( over 5000) at the North American Pond Hockey event ( which is held the week before our event at the exact same location) over 5000 spectators and Atheletes with buisness add/logo

* option to sponsor a athlete or team

* option to sponsor ice sculpture for ( in years past they even designed a ice bar/restaurant)

* Adds/logo commentary to run on Teletron

* The down economy has not precluded companies from touting their interest in being good environmental stewards and promoting sustainability. Have your company take advantage of the trend by connecting with green initiatives through wind powered sports.

World Ice and Snow Sailing Association: $32,000
*LET US KNOW WHAT ELSE WE CAN DO, WE WANT TO TAILOR TO OUR SPONSORS NEEDS SO THAT THEY GET THE DESIRED ROI. We are very open to creating customized partnerships upon interest from a partner

* Use of Wissa Twitter for advertising product announcements globally continued even after week event is over

* Use of Wissa Facebook for advertising or product announcement globally continued even after week event is over

* Ability to upload advertisements and videos out wissa youtube site continued even after week event is over

* Video Segments where your buisness will be be focused on Ustrea and placed on facebook and other social media and will stay on Website for viewing (Ustream is a website which consists of a network of diverse channels providing a platform for lifecasting and live video streaming of events online.[2] Established in March 2007,[3] the site has over 2,000,000 registered users who generate 1,500,000+ hours of live streamed content per month with over ten million unique hits per month. Ustream allows users to broadcast from the Web site once logged in or from a mobile device using Ustream's mobile broadcasting application. Users can watch streams live on the Web site and on the Ustream iPhone, Android, and Windows Phone 7 applications. The Web site allows users to interact, such as vote in polls, rate, chat, and so on. The iPhone and Android applications allows users to watch and chat.)

* Tangible and measurable ROI through sales/merchandising site sampling or product display/usage for entire week long event

* Option of selling through product/services through our web sites through partnership

* Booth space provided for entire week

* Willing to consider Pass-Through Rights and In addition to providing new sales channels for business-to-consumer companies, and help B2B sponsors by facilitating direct access to cosponsors and other business contacts that may represent potential customers.

* Photos with winner of each category

*Opportunity to present awards and make a speech

* Perpetual trophy named after the company, and present a special certificate and team photo to your company

* Full-page advertisement for your business in WISSA program
Your company logo on all WISSA printed materials

* Your business name or logo on all WISSA T-shirts worn by volunteers fore entire week

* Your buisness name or logo on all Official Race Bibs

* Your business name included in the Chamber of Commerce annual report

* Inclusion in all radio public service announcements

* Inclusion in all press releases

* Inclusion in all web site announcements and emails

* Option to hand out promotional material at anytime during the weeklong event, including opeaning ceremony and awards ceremony.

* Fliers handed out ( over 5000) at the North American Pond Hockey event ( which is held the week before our event at the exact same location) over 5000 spectators and Atheletes with buisness add/logo

* Option to sponsor a athlete or team

* Option to sponsor ice sculpture for ( in years past they even designed a ice bar/restaurant)

* Adds/logo commentary to run on Teletron

* The down economy has not precluded companies from touting their interest in being good environmental stewards and promoting sustainability. Have your company take advantage of the trend by connecting with green initiatives through wind powered sports.

World Ice and Snow Sailing Association: $182,000
*LET US KNOW WHAT ELSE WE CAN DO, WE WANT TO TAILOR TO OUR SPONSORS NEEDS SO THAT THEY GET THE DESIRED ROI. WE ARE VERY OPEN TO CREATING CUSTOMIZED PARTNERSHIPS UPON INTEREST FROM A PARTNER

*30 Second Commercial to 86,005,000 households. Show Format & Sponsorships:

The show will be a 30 minute broadcast, with 22 minutes of content and 8 minutes of commercial time.

· A Title Sponsor will have it’s logo in all the Graphic Shows Opens during the broadcast, also the show will be “Presented by the company’s Name,” and Network TV Host, Harry Cicma will wear title sponsors logo while hosting the show, including other product placement.

· Sponsors can also have their products placed throughout the show, or they company’s marketing people interviewed during the broadcast, based on availability and sponsorship amount.

* For every 1 Penny spent the sponsor will reach approximately 11 households!

* Use of Wissa Twitter for advertising product announcements globally continued even ev after week event is over

* Use of Wissa Facebook for advertising or product announcement globally continued even after week event is over

* Ability to upload advertisements and videos out wissa youtube site continued even after week event is over

* Video Segments where your buisness will be be focused on Ustream and placed on facebook and other social media and will stay on Website for viewing (Ustream is a website which consists of a network of diverse channels providing a platform for lifecasting and live video streaming of events online.[2] Established in March 2007,[3] the site has over 2,000,000 registered users who generate 1,500,000+ hours of live streamed content per month with over ten million unique hits per month. Ustream allows users to broadcast from the Web site once logged in or from a mobile device using Ustream's mobile broadcasting application. Users can watch streams live on the Web site and on the Ustream iPhone, Android, and Windows Phone 7 applications. The Web site allows users to interact, such as vote in polls, rate, chat, and so on. The iPhone and Android applications allows users to watch and chat.)

* Tangible and measurable ROI through sales/merchandising site sampling or product display/usage for entire week long event

* Option of selling through product/services through our web sites through partnership

* Booth space provided for entire week

* Willing to consider Pass-Through Rights and In addition to providing new sales channels for business-to-consumer companies, and help B2B sponsors by facilitating direct access to cosponsors and other business contacts that may represent potential customers.

* Photos with winner of each category

*Opportunity to present awards and make a speech

* Perpetual trophy named after the company, and present a special certificate and team photo to your company

* Main stage signage

* Full-page advertisement for your business in WISSA program
Your company logo on all WISSA printed materials

* Your business name or logo on all WISSA T-shirts worn by volunteers fore entire week

* Your buisness name or logo on all Official Race Bibs

* Your business name included in the Chamber of Commerce annual report

* Inclusion in all radio public service announcements

* Inclusion in all press releases

* Inclusion in all web site announcements and emails

* Option to hand out promotional material at anytime during the weeklong event, including opeaning ceremony and awards ceremony.

* Fliers handed out ( over 5000) at the North American Pond Hockey event ( which is held the week before our event at the exact same location) over 5000 spectators and Atheletes with buisness add/logo

* Option to sponsor a athlete or team

* Option to sponsor ice sculpture for ( in years past they even designed a ice bar/restaurant)

* Adds/logo commentary to run on Teletron

* Option to have 3M Wrap on Tour bus for a 1 yr period (contact for details)

* The down economy has not precluded companies from touting their interest in being good environmental stewards and promoting sustainability. Have your company take advantage of the trend by connecting with green initiatives through wind powered sports.






 

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