| All of us here
with the soapbox derby committee would like to give special thanks to
Randy Heagle and Ed Bednarzik of Windermere. If you have not meet either
of them take the time to do so. These two are the nicest, genuine people
you could ever want to meet and they truly care about there family,
friends, and community which is something we are lacking these days.
They have dedicated time, energy and equipment, along with hearts of
gold to make this event happen. Please take a moment to let them know
how much this years event means to you. Call them today @ 888-643-8646
Why Sponsor the Stanwood-Camano Island All American
Soap Box Derby?
In recent years, corporate sponsorship has become the fastest growing
type of marketing in the United States. Most of these sponsorships help
companies to enhance their public profile.
As an antidote to the trend toward digital everything and an increase in
personal isolation, few pastimes can match the Soap Box Derby. Families
work together to build and race the cars, and kids learn hands-on
construction techniques without a game controller in sight. It's
old-fashioned, healthy fun--and a great way to spend a Saturday.
A broad spectrum of benefits gained by sponsorship
Enhance visibility and image, by differentiating the company from
competitors
Heightened visibility due to positive publicity through the media
Develop closer and better relationships with customers, both existing
and potential ones
Showcase services and products
Being an “active” part of the community
Soap Box Derby Sponsorship Benefits
Sponsorship of the Soap Box Derby in particular can be especially
effective as a marketing tool because it can be a means of accessing a
wide range of audiences such as decision makers in business, government
entities, and of course customers.
A growing number of marketers think that corporate sponsorship is better
than other methods as it provides opportunities to gauge customer
response to products immediately. Visibility at the Soap Box Derby
allows businesses to relate directly with their customers, while they
give customers the opportunity to experience or be introduced to their
product firsthand.
Every corporate sponsor seeks the widest exposure possible in both print
and electronic media. This publicity increases the visibility of the
company's products and services. The various kinds of media that cover
the Soap Box Derby usually include the names, and logos, of the
sponsors--- This kind of mass coverage by the media that the sponsor
gets is usually unaffordable, if the company were to purchase it---
Therefore, in order to maximize the impact, the company sponsoring the
Soap Box Derby should augment the media coverage the organizers arrange.
In fact, sponsorship often can generate media coverage which may not
have been otherwise available.
2008 Windermere Stanwood Camano Island All American Soap Box Derby
Statistics
Spectators: 2,000
Participants (Drivers) 40
Committee members & volunteers: 100
Sponsors: 35
Excitement Meter: High
2009 Projections for Stanwood Camano Island All American Soap Box Derby
Spectators: 3,000-4,000
Participants (Drivers) 65-80
Committee Members & Volunteers: 125
Sponsors: 45-55
Excitement Meter: Extremely High |