July 26th - July 28th, 2012
Sponsor Packet
Fred Grzybowski Pogopalooza 6, Pittsburgh, PA
About Pogopalooza Pogopalooza is the annual gathering of the best extreme pogo athletes from around the world. Now in its ninth year, Pogopalooza centers around a high-paced, x-games style competition featuring Big Air, Tech, Best Trick, and High Jump events. Additionally, Pogopalooza also includes a Pogo World Record Day, in association with Guinness World Records. Showcasing pogoers jumping over 9 feet in the air and pushing the limits of what is humanly possible given enough hang-time, Pogopalooza is a visually arresting exposition of extreme pogo, and the driving force behind a new extreme sports movement. Beyond just an extreme sports competition, Pogopalooza is also a community experience. Through clinics, exhibits, and sideline events that emphasize the fitness, scientific, and entertainment aspects of extreme pogo, Pogopalooza is an event that attracts numerous demographics, fueling the renaissance of the pogo stick for a new generation.
This year, Pogopalooza will be held in the center of the renowned
OC Fair in Costa Mesa, CA from July 26th - July 28th, 2012
Why Get Involved EXPOSURE Sponsoring Pogopalooza allows for national and international brand exposure. In 2011, media impressions topped 12 MILLION and to date Pogopalooza has received over 180 MILLION media impressions. Pogopalooza has been featured on hundreds of high exposure media outlets including:
Additionally, the OC Fair boasts nearly 180,000 patrons during the Pogopalooza weekend, creating significant direct brand exposure opportunities during the event itself.
“Pogopalooza is coming up,
it’s rising, and you better jump onboard now”
- Michelle Beadle, ESPN Sports Nation
“They are taking the humble pogo stick to levels never imagined when we were kids...” - Lester Holt, NBC’s TODAY Show
Jake Gartland, Pogo World Record Day Pogopalooza 8, Costa Mesa, CA
ASSOCIATION Partnering with Pogopalooza offers a connection to the grassroots movement of extreme pogo that is defined by passion, innovation, and drive. Pogopalooza makes profound contributions to extreme pogo each year by maintaining the definitive annual benchmark for pro pogo athletes, as well as invigorating the industry as a whole by increasing public awareness of the sport worldwide.
Available Tiers of Sponsorship Early Jumper - 4th Tier Sponsor - $1000 Benefits at this level include: • Logo placement on select collateral and advertisements • Signage placement surrounding footprint • 10x10 tent and booth space
First Flips - 3rd Tier Sponsor - $5,000 Benefits at this level include: • Logo placement on all collateral, advertisements, and apparel • Signage placement surrounding footprint • 10x10 tent and booth space • Social Media thank-yous and call-outs (Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter) • Name announcement in all audio advertising • Emcee thank-yous and call-outs during event
Trick Wiz – 2nd Tier Sponsor - $10,000 Benefits at this level include: • Primary logo placement on all collateral, advertisements, and apparel • Signage placement on park materials and surrounding footprint • 10x20 tent and booth space • Social Media thank-yous and call-outs (Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter) • Name announcement in all audio advertising • Emcee thank-yous and call-outs during event • Roaming Brand Ambassador allowance within event footprint • Ownership of Best Trick Competition
Jake Gartland, Big Air Competition Pogopalooza 8, Costa Mesa, CA
Flying High – Title Sponsor - $15,000 Benefits at this level include: • Title billing and logo placement all collateral, advertisements, and apparel • Primary signage placement on park materials and surrounding footprint • 10x20 tent and primary booth space • Social Media thank-yous and call-outs (Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter) • Name announcement in all audio advertising • Key message point delivery and recognition in all official media pieces • Emcee thank-yous and call-outs during event • Roaming Brand Ambassador allowance within event footprint • Ownership of Pogo World Record Day • Ownership of High Jump Competition • Brand Integration Highlight Reel
In-Kind Sponsors Pogopalooza is always looking for donations! Please reach out if interested in contributing materials that would benefit Pogopalooza 9 (such as PRIZE PACKS, FOOD or BUILDING MATERIALS). Inclusion in print and digital assets is available depending upon the donation.
Dalton Smith, Big Air Competition Pogopalooza 7, Salt Lake City, UT
Biff Hutchison, Big Air Competition Pogopalooza 6, Pittsburgh, PA
Contact Please contact: Nick Ryan at NickRyan@Xpogo.com or 717-650-5232 to discuss sponsorship opportunities
Cody Bluett, Big Air Competition Pogopalooza 7, Salt Lake City, UT
“these pogo stick masters combine skateboard-like tricks with freerunning and make it look easy” - Gizmodo.com
“Pogo sticking has gone extreme”
- Scott Simon, National Public Radio