Before seeking sponsorship to Bloggy Conference, you will need to determine a few things.
{1} The cost to attend Bloggy Conference.
This can include the cost to purchase:
A conference ticket
Airfare/gas/parking
Hotel accommodations
Food
Incidentals
{2} What you can provide your sponsor.
What type of advertising and marketing of their services/products can you provide them.
After you have determined the above, you need to create a post/page on your blog addressing your sponsorship request. {You should have a button on your blog that leads them to this page}
The following is a sample post that you can copy and edit to fit your needs.
SAMPLE POST
I am excited and eager to attend Bloggy Conference and I would love to have your sponsor me there. Bloggy Conference will be in Cincinnati, Ohio September 27 - 29, 2012. I’m looking for brands to represent from now until after Blogher. I will be happy to forward a copy of my current media kit.
Funds from sponsorship will be allocated toward:
{1} My ticket to Bloggy Conference
{2} My travel to and from Cincinnati for Bloggy Conference
{3} Lodging during Bloggy Conference
{4} Food during Bloggy Conference - Though a few meals will be served during the conference, you will need to purchase meals/snacks during off hours and while you travel.
I have several sponsorship packages available. I am available should you like to speak regarding any other sponsorship ideas you may have in mind.
Platinum Sponsorship {$1,000+}
This package includes:
{1} One year of advertising on my blog. Banner size and placement of your choice.
{2} One blog post per month for 12 months. Post will feature your brand/latest products, deals and/or specials. Included in the post will be any links back to your site.
{3} During Bloggy Conference, I can wear clothing with your logo/brand.
{4} Posts of your choice can be tweeted out and placed on Facebook weekly during prime times for one year.
Gold Sponsorship {$500+}
This package includes:
{1} Six months of advertising on my blog. Banner size and placement of your choice.
{2} One blog post per month for six months. Post will feature your brand/latest products, deals and/or specials. Included in the post will be any links back to your site.
{3} During Bloggy Conference, I can wear clothing with your logo/brand.
{4} Posts of your choice can be tweeted out and placed on Facebook every other week during prime times for six months.
Silver Sponsorship {$250+}
This package includes:
{1} Three months of advertising on my blog. Banner size and placement of your choice.
{2} One blog post per month for three months. Post will feature your brand/latest products, deals and/or specials. Included in the post will be any links back to your site.
{3} During Bloggy Conference, I can wear clothing with your logo/brand.
{4} Posts of your choice can be tweeted out and placed on Facebook weekly during prime times for three months.
Sponsoring/providing an iPad or Laptop - Your logo will be placed on the item and I will be using it during Bloggy Conference.
{1} Six months of advertising on my blog. Ad size and placement of your choice.
{2} One blog post per month for six months featuring your brand/latest products, deals and/or specials. Included in the post will be any links back to your site.
{3} Posts of your choice can be tweeted out and placed on Facebook weekly during prime times for six months.
Do you want to sponsor me for Bloggy Conference or have questions, please e-mail me at you@youraddress.com
Also see Partnering With A Company You Love by Sara Broers
{1} The cost to attend Bloggy Conference.
This can include the cost to purchase:
A conference ticket
Airfare/gas/parking
Hotel accommodations
Food
Incidentals
{2} What you can provide your sponsor.
What type of advertising and marketing of their services/products can you provide them.
After you have determined the above, you need to create a post/page on your blog addressing your sponsorship request. {You should have a button on your blog that leads them to this page}
The following is a sample post that you can copy and edit to fit your needs.
SAMPLE POST
I am excited and eager to attend Bloggy Conference and I would love to have your sponsor me there. Bloggy Conference will be in Cincinnati, Ohio September 27 - 29, 2012. I’m looking for brands to represent from now until after Blogher. I will be happy to forward a copy of my current media kit.
Funds from sponsorship will be allocated toward:
{1} My ticket to Bloggy Conference
{2} My travel to and from Cincinnati for Bloggy Conference
{3} Lodging during Bloggy Conference
{4} Food during Bloggy Conference - Though a few meals will be served during the conference, you will need to purchase meals/snacks during off hours and while you travel.
I have several sponsorship packages available. I am available should you like to speak regarding any other sponsorship ideas you may have in mind.
Platinum Sponsorship {$1,000+}
This package includes:
{1} One year of advertising on my blog. Banner size and placement of your choice.
{2} One blog post per month for 12 months. Post will feature your brand/latest products, deals and/or specials. Included in the post will be any links back to your site.
{3} During Bloggy Conference, I can wear clothing with your logo/brand.
{4} Posts of your choice can be tweeted out and placed on Facebook weekly during prime times for one year.
Gold Sponsorship {$500+}
This package includes:
{1} Six months of advertising on my blog. Banner size and placement of your choice.
{2} One blog post per month for six months. Post will feature your brand/latest products, deals and/or specials. Included in the post will be any links back to your site.
{3} During Bloggy Conference, I can wear clothing with your logo/brand.
{4} Posts of your choice can be tweeted out and placed on Facebook every other week during prime times for six months.
Silver Sponsorship {$250+}
This package includes:
{1} Three months of advertising on my blog. Banner size and placement of your choice.
{2} One blog post per month for three months. Post will feature your brand/latest products, deals and/or specials. Included in the post will be any links back to your site.
{3} During Bloggy Conference, I can wear clothing with your logo/brand.
{4} Posts of your choice can be tweeted out and placed on Facebook weekly during prime times for three months.
Sponsoring/providing an iPad or Laptop - Your logo will be placed on the item and I will be using it during Bloggy Conference.
{1} Six months of advertising on my blog. Ad size and placement of your choice.
{2} One blog post per month for six months featuring your brand/latest products, deals and/or specials. Included in the post will be any links back to your site.
{3} Posts of your choice can be tweeted out and placed on Facebook weekly during prime times for six months.
Do you want to sponsor me for Bloggy Conference or have questions, please e-mail me at you@youraddress.com
Also see Partnering With A Company You Love by Sara Broers
