Finding a Goodie Sponsor

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by dorn, Jan 7, 2009.

  1. #1
    Hi!

    I am currently working on a startup and it would be cool to have some kind of promotional sponsor who can sponsor us something like a notebook. In exchange we would place ads on the site.

    Do you know sites where I could find some kind of sponsor?

    Thanks a lot.
     
    dorn, Jan 7, 2009 IP
  2. Vic_mackey

    Vic_mackey Banned

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    The chance of someone giving you a notebook to start your website with is slim to none. What have you got to offer in return? As ads on a site with no traffic, pagerank or anything else are close to worthless.
     
    Vic_mackey, Jan 7, 2009 IP
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    tankard Well-Known Member

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    Mmh, if this is a startup and you want to give away goodies, you have to allocate a budget and buy the notebooks from somebody (in bulk, the prices are not so bad, actually).

    Otherwise, get to a level where you receive, let's say, at least 1,000 uniques a day (without counting PPC), make a presentation, stick the stats into it and go out talking with people. Are you from the UK? 3Mobile and Carphone W-house spring to mind.

    Or, another option... lower your expectations and try to secure a smaller goodie. USB pen? Any other USB gadget? Those are dirt cheep.
     
    tankard, Jan 7, 2009 IP
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    Tehmanice Banned

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    Getting a notebook as a prize for a starting website is pretty hard if not impossible. You could try JVNotify Pro or something to find sponsors, never tried it myself but yeah.
     
    Tehmanice, Jan 7, 2009 IP
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    Chancey Well-Known Member

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    That is impossible. You should lower your prize because one will sponsor your contest.
     
    Chancey, Jan 7, 2009 IP