What's Floating Around Cloud 9? 19th March

Week Commencing 19th March....

It's all about the money this week as we are in full sponsorship and support mode for not one but three different projects! Thankfully we are not targeting the same audiences and we know times are tough, but we really do have some great opportunities up for grabs!

In order of event, then the first is really a double whammy!

Our Royal Ascot Ladies Day Comes to Nottingham event is set for Thursday 21st June and for the very first time in 2012 guests can enjoy the atmosphere, dress up to the nines, browse the stalls and have a flutter at a very special ladies day luncheon.

Greeted with Champagne and Canapés on arrival, guests can show off their hats, whilst taking a gentle stroll in the garden or take a leisurely browse around one of the many stalls available on the day, selling everything from jewellery to jams!

After a sumptuous, three course, waitress served luncheon, which includes half a bottle of wine per person, guests can get a little help on how to have a little flutter (or a big flutter!) from our tote table, and over freshly brewed coffee and petit fours, study the race cards and place a bet.

Inside or outside, we will be showing the Racing live from Ascot and in between Races, sponsors have an opportunity to target the audience on the big screen (as well as by the usual methods of social Media and in print). With an audience of around 250 ladies expected to attend, we are not asking for a fortune from sponsors or patrons, but just £25+vat to target this lucrative guest list in a relaxed and informal setting.

But if sponsorship is not your thing, you might like to help out with a raffle prize in aid of the Charity element of the day, which is in aid of Breast Cancer Care. Again we will acknowledge any supporters of the event both on the printed material and on screen!

You can find out more about these opportunities via our pages on Eventbrite so take a look http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2556510592

Next on the list is a great opportunity to target the PR Community with the CIPR Northern Conference 2012 which will take place at the Northern Ballet Theatre, Quarry Hill, Leeds on Wednesday 4 July 2012 with a “Fit for the Future” theme.  The focus for this year will be centered around the changing face of the PR industry and how fit we are to tackle the increasing challenges that lay ahead.

Whether it is understanding and keeping ahead of the continual changes in the digital and social media sectors, making the leap to being a sole practitioner or starting your own consultancy, or making sure you are mentally fit to face the future of this increasingly diverse industry, then the 2012 Northern Conference is one you cannot afford to miss.

There will be a packed schedule this year with three key note speakers and a choice of five workshops, plus an interactive panel session so delegates will be able to make the most of their time and really benefit from attending, and also be able to enjoy the great facilities available at the Northern Ballet Theatre with great views of the City of Leeds.

Now in its 11^th year the objectives of this high profile event are to provide outstanding learning and networking opportunities for PR professionals through a mixture of challenging keynote speeches and practical master classes and workshops. The event is open to members and non-members alike.

We are offering a range of bespoke sponsorship opportunities and are happy to tailor make individual packages to ensure maximum return and exposure.

Additionally there are discounted rates available for sponsors wishing to commit to supporting the CIPR Northern Conference for a two year period, with the 2012 event in the Yorkshire & Lincolnshire region and the 2012 event being held in the North East.

Last but by no means least for 2012 is the Fresh Creative Awards, set for 4th October at the Midland Hotel in Manchester. Launched in 2003 as a celebration of innovation and creativity in Advertising, Design, Digital and Media and the programme is now widely recognised as a real industry benchmark and highlight.  Independently owned and operated, Fresh does not have to follow the rules of other awards linked to publishers, and our listen rather than lecture policy has ensured the awards have earned the respect of the industry and also its credibility.

As the name suggests, the awards make significant but subtle changes each year and have now evolved into a nationally renowned event with impeccable standards but a fun and funky element to deliver a great night, recognising the talents of the business.

With impeccable standards of judging, and our unique approach to awards, Fresh is both popular and professional and offers an ideal platform for sponsors wishing to target any discipline of the business.

Fresh is lucky and enjoys the services of a different agency each year, to come up with the Creative treatment for the programme. Since the launch, and the talents of True North who designed the original logo, Fresh has worked with Sumo, Love, Rees Bradley Hepburn, BJL, Big, Bray Leino and The Chase to name but a few. For the 2012 Awards, McCann Erickson in Birmingham are devising the creative which is all about “Making Your Mum Proud”.

Fresh doesn’t normally believe in set packages for sponsors, and usually tries to offer bespoke solutions to match budgets and objectives but we recognise it’s a tough climate out there, especially this year. As a result we have outlined three sponsorship options for 2012, which can be used a basis for getting involved in this years awards. We are always happy to add in extra elements and we welcome input from sponsors that can add value to an event.

So whether you are on a budget and want to go Bronze for around £500, celebrate with a Slver for under a grand or go for Gold with a great package for under £1500, then we could help you hit a great audience!

So there you go.....what a great opportunity to target...well just about anyone - ladies, blokes, PR people, ad people, shopaholics...!

Please email for details and we will be delighted to help!