Attract Bass Fishing Sponsors
Tournament anglers see sponsorship as the Holy Grail, the path to free entry fees and piles of free product. While all of that is possible, the reality is there is more to a sponsorship partnership than exchanging jersey space for cash and products. Sponsorships are like any job; you start out at the bottom and work your way up. Along the way you must prove yourself, work well with others, have good communication and stay professional at all times. However before you can get to that point, you must first develop the relationship, build trust and show your worth. It's go time.
Promotion and Sales – This is the most important part of a sponsorship agreement, the question "Can you sell product?" Businesses are in business to make money and not for charity. You must be able to show companies that you can sell products, promote their brand and be an asset to them. You can easily do this by showcasing relevant work history, your education, mentioning tackle stores you have a relationship with and more. Think of anything you have ever done with business or promotion and use it to your advantage. If you are lacking experience, consider taking a marketing class at your local college or get involved with trade shows and public speaking. These are skills that are very important and will help separate you from everyone else looking for that same sponsorship.
Internet- The Internet is the best and worst thing to come along for tournament anglers. I say that because it has made it much easier for companies to find out exactly who a person is. Think about your personal Facebook page, Twitter account, forums and everything else you do online. Most of these avenues are easily accessed by anyone, anywhere. Be careful what you say and how you act online as it can prevent you from landing a sponsorship. Companies really do research anglers before they are even considered. Think about this next time you are online.
On the other hand, the Internet can be your friend. It can show your influence, your digital reach, and your success at promoting yourself and sponsors. In the current time, where social media is a big part of our daily lives, use this to your advantage and tell the online world about what products you use, why you like them and why they are better than the rest. If you really want to make an impression start an online blog and start writing about your experiences and products you use. Keep your content fresh and stay top of mind. Visit WeFishMedia.com today for more.
