How to get sponsored.

infeliciter · 08-24-2008, 02:42 AM

So i was just wondering how do many of you get sponsorships? i've always wondered how to go about that. do you ask? get "discovered"? hows it done? do you get free stuff to rep their products? please fill me in. thanks.

TOFUlenny · 08-24-2008, 02:52 AM

Just get your name out there.... go to shows.. meets and Try to get parts that no 1 has.. just be unique and yourself.. but B on the lookout as at shows companies are always looking for awsome cars to hook up with! haha but other than that just be kool.. make sure you make a proposal telling about your self and your car mods future mods.. other sponsors.. and upcoming events

woohooo

SAKURA · 08-24-2008, 03:05 AM

its a multiple of things. such as, and not limited to,

your vehicle and vision/style
asking
being noticed
networking
help in enhancing the business
commitment to sponsorer, i.e. manadatory carshow/events, to get their product and name out into the public/masses.
its like a marriage.

you can ask/recieve for either "partial" or "full" sponsorship. this will depend on you, and the sponsorer.

you may want to get a resume/portfolio of your vehicle, and how the sponsorer can benifit from your assets, and your commitment to the sponsorer.

the whole thing is that, do you believe in the product that you are advertising.

Dooby · 08-24-2008, 06:27 PM

Its all about what you can do for them in return

ToyBox_02 · 08-24-2008, 07:12 PM

coo I was wonderin tha same thang, I was gonna try carsponserships.com but I never heard of anybody getting anythang good out of it.

SAKURA · 08-24-2008, 08:19 PM

carsponserships.com, fogitaboutit. dont waste yer time.
do local sponsorship.

sbkob2447 · 08-24-2008, 08:38 PM

interesting. how long do sponsorships last? Like do u fill out a contract, or is it until you say "okay i dont want to do it anymore" or vice versa.

SAKURA · 08-24-2008, 08:53 PM

all of the above, depending on your sponsorer.
usally, its a 1 year commitment, and w/wo written/verbal contract. depends once again on the sponsorer.

infeliciter · 08-25-2008, 01:57 AM

thanks for all the input. i think that there are quite a few people who have been wondering about this for a while now.

quadoptix · 08-25-2008, 02:21 AM

3 words

return on investment.

honestly its not always its cracked up to be. in one way or another you end up paying for it.

sbkob2447 · 08-25-2008, 10:25 AM

^^ explain please

surfcitylocal · 08-25-2008, 11:21 AM

Sponsorships work different ways depending on the company.

Some will require you to pay up front for the products and if you get magazine coverage they will refund all or part of the amount you paid.

Some will give you the parts at cost and you do the install.

Some will require you to attend a minimum number of shows, not always in your local area. You will be required to pay the entry fee which can get really pricey at some of the larger shows.

Some companies will require you to sign a contract and take a credit card number from you, if you don't complete the contract they will charge your card for the parts/services.

All sponsors will require you to run vinyl on your ride with their company logo on it. Some will require you to run LARGE vinyl on your ride, others are happy with a 12 inch on the side windows. Most often you must pay for the vinyl.

If you're not going into hard core competition with your car or you get a killer deal that works out for you avoid any sponsorships and just pay for the stuff yourself. Just my opinion.

quadoptix · 08-25-2008, 02:10 PM

^ well said taz!

infeliciter · 08-27-2008, 04:26 AM

ok that is one of the things i really wanted to know. if it is really worth it. and it sounds like a lot of work for someone other then me. and i dont like having a boss. so it is most likely not for me. thanks for all the input guys.

gothbox · 08-27-2008, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by quadoptix

^ well said taz!

yeah, thats pretty much what I have learned as well.

Chrio · 08-27-2008, 09:37 AM

I tryed the carsposerships.com thin and it was a waste of $90. That was the app fee. Then when it came down to it I was going to order somthing and I asked for a price quote, they refused to give me one because I wasn't going to buy with in 2 days. I needed to get a price so I could budget it in. I was young and stupid. We all have to learn somehow.

Dooby · 08-27-2008, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by surfcitylocal

Sponsorships work different ways depending on the company.

Some will require you to pay up front for the products and if you get magazine coverage they will refund all or part of the amount you paid.

Some will give you the parts at cost and you do the install.

Some will require you to attend a minimum number of shows, not always in your local area. You will be required to pay the entry fee which can get really pricey at some of the larger shows.

Some companies will require you to sign a contract and take a credit card number from you, if you don't complete the contract they will charge your card for the parts/services.

All sponsors will require you to run vinyl on your ride with their company logo on it. Some will require you to run LARGE vinyl on your ride, others are happy with a 12 inch on the side windows. Most often you must pay for the vinyl.

If you're not going into hard core competition with your car or you get a killer deal that works out for you avoid any sponsorships and just pay for the stuff yourself. Just my opinion.

I like Vinyls.....