Sponsorship allows big, medium and small brands to partner with other companies as well as event agencies in order to generate a relationship that aims to economically gratify both the sponsor and the sponsee. But how does it really work and what is the expected return?
A well-known scenario is when a global brand (let’s think at Coca-Cola) spend a lot of money to become official sponsor of a sporting event. What are the benefits coming from this investment?
Whether you are a newborn brand or a well-established company, sponsoring is an activity that can help you gain awareness or increase your visibility addressing a broader target.
This is the ultimate goal for every business. Getting to the top of the mind of new or existing customers not only increase awareness but can also directly drive sales, according to how the sponsorship is coherent with your marketing plan.
Can you imagine a startup that get to be the sponsor of an important event or sport club? Seems like a natural consequence that media will talk about this. Furthermore, people will share news on social networks. As a result, you can gain good exposure – all this for free!
If you find yourself in a very competitive and profit-shrinking market, being the sponsor of a big event or organisation can give you the chance to stand out as a leader in your field.
True especially for sport sponsorship. In fact, it is statistically proven that, for example, fans of a particular team are more willing to buy from the sponsor than from its competitors. This leads to brand loyalty, which leads itself to customers being less sensitive to premium prices.
Finally, sponsoring a charitable event or a foundation can enhance your brand image as a caring company. As a result you will be able to witness a profit increase in the long term.
