Wholesale Nuts And Dried Fruit is always looking for events to sponsor. Food and health events, specifically, are always a good fit. Some examples include events focusing on organic food, cooking demonstration, food trucks, Instagram food events, and Spartan races. And the list goes on.
As a wholesaler, we give toward two significant forms of event sponsorships:
Local businesses often look for opportunities to give back to their community. The great thing about these event sponsorships is that not only do companies receive tax benefits (as their sponsorship fee is considered a donation), but they also receive exposure through presence at the event. Local business sponsors also increase the likelihood of bringing more participants and the local press to the event.
A food sponsorship allows them to reach out to new potential customers. They also receive free publicity through media coverage. Another benefit is that sponsoring an event can allow employers to engage employees and business partners in a social setting outside the workplace. Doing so brings about teamwork and goodwill within the company. It can also align a brand with the charity or cause behind the event.
One example of this was our past sponsorship of the Maccabi Games. We donated food products we took time to import to Israel for the culinary games. We packaged them ourselves and could feed competitors, judges, and other sponsors.
Another integral part of creating the right kind of exposure for food events is through media. This use of purchasing media as a medium for event dissemination is called media sponsorship. The challenge of setting up and publicizing your event is what organizers always face. Some events take many years of dedication before they can get the attendance they desire. With limited budgets, the reality of buying airtime can exhaust resources.
Through media sponsorship, your event gains the opportunity to get aired through media forms. This kind of support allows for stretching your marketing budget, print placement, and more commercial airing coverage. Most often, media sponsorship is applied through the following – radio, print, television, outdoor, and social media advertising.
A local media sponsor might even focus on one medium. A single sponsor will pay for shirts to be printed. Another may push the event to their customers or employees. Some local sponsors might create a specialty dish just for the event and then promote that dish. We have seen more printing on cups, plates, and bags for the attendees.
Remember that each form of sponsorship has its own goals. Since we started as a dried fruit and nut wholesaler with a mission, we want events, tradeshows, contests, and fairs with a charitable mission. Corporate participation in an event is a win/win. Together we create a good image and a good reputation in the community. With this intention, we can create the very definition of a win/win situation for both of us.
When we sponsor a food event, we recognize that the more successful the event is, the more publicity we will receive as a sponsor. So, when you call or email any food wholesaler, remember that your missions should align. Tell us how the event will bring the community together. In reality, we want to associate with Event Producers like you.
In return for sponsoring your event, we want exposure. Specifically, online marketing exposure. As your dried fruit and nuts wholesaler event sponsor, we are looking for ways to increase our exposure within the community. Use these ten ideas to help promote your food sponsor’s involvement.
We want to learn about your next event! Believe in nurturing a relationship with event sponsors that is ongoing. We want these relationships for years to come. Even though it may take time, the payoffs are enormous. A health-focused event with a healthy product sponsor will create a relationship where everyone involved can benefit.
