Sponsorship
Contact Wendy Anderson - wowproductions2@earthlink.net
(626-683-8243)
Sponsorship Levels
To kick off the 2008 Cherry Blossom Festival Southern CA,
WOW! Event Productions and the Cherry Blossom committee and
productions team are pleased to announce its sponsorship program.
While specific sponsorship levels and their associated benefits
have been identified, custom opportunities are available.
If there is a specific marketing goal which will benefit your
company in conjunction with this festival, we are interested
in discussing your individual needs and developing an opportunity
for participation. The Festival committee strives to meet
the needs of its sponsors and attendees, and to look for new
ways to improve the Festival. As a corporate sponsor, your
participation will enhance this event and your support is
greatly appreciated! This event is produced by a Volunteer
Team and entirely underwritten by private donations and sponsors.
For sponsorship information, please contact Wendy Anderson
at 626-683-8243 or wowproductions2@earthlink.net.
TITLE SPONSOR PACKAGE IS AVAILABLE FOR THE 2008 FESTIVAL!
Platinum Sponsor - $30,000 (includes unique brand stand booth)
• Special Banners created by the Festival will be displayed
at the 2008 Cherry Blossom Festival in strategic areas and
inclusion on the main stage banner prominently featuring the
logo of the Platinum Sponsor. The Main Stage features elements
of the Cherry Blossom Festival which have the largest fan
base. The ever popular Run Way fashion show on Sunday featuring
women, men and young girl fashions and Kimono Fashion Show
on Saturday. The main stage will be utilized for other top
performances and our Senator Daniel Inouye Leadership Awards,
Teachers Making A Difference Award and the George Kiriyama
Educational Excellence Award. Platinum Sponsor will have stage
presence during the Award Ceremonies, be able to participate
in the Kimono Fashion Show or at any of the other performances.
Participate in the Opening Ceremonies which is traditionally
opened by the Consul General of Japan. Participate in the
VIP Reception Program.
• Paid print advertising with listing or logo as Platinum
Sponsor.
• Unique brand stand booth at the entrance to the Festival.
• Sponsor participation in media promotions. For the
2007Cherry Blossom Festival was named the #1 event in the
March/April issue of the Automobile Club’s Magazine
Westways and also featured along with 3 other national Cherry
Blossom Festival’s in Family Circle Magazine - the event
was featured in numerous publications including Pasadena Star
News the Rafu Shimpo, largest national Japanese newspaper;
Los Angeles Times; Downtown News, LA Parent Magazine, The
Epoch Times as well as a variety of other local newspapers
in cities Los Angeles, San Gabriel, Orange County, Sierra
Madre, and ethnic papers, etc.. We were also promoted on radio
stations The Kost and The Wave. Sponsors will be promoted
especially top sponsors as ability with media allows.
• A VIP reception will be held on Tuesday evening, March
25, 2008 with the venue hosted by the City of Los Angeles
in their City Hall Towers and catering sponsored by Japon
Bistro of Pasadena.. The VIP reception is an excellent networking
opportunity as all sponsors are in attendance as well as local
celebrities and politicians. The Platinum Sponsor will receive
20 tickets to this event.
• The corporate logo will be included in prominent positioning
on all printed materials, including the on-site event program.
• Distribute marketing or promotional materials in VIP
reception goody bags.
• A minimum of 6 additional banners (provided by sponsor)
will be strategically placed for maximum visibility throughout
the festival area.
• Direct website link and online marketing opportunities,
• Public recognition throughout the day at the Festival.
• Full page black/white prominent ad in the Program
Handout
Gold Sponsor - $20,000
• Strategically placed banners throughout the festival
with company identified as Gold Sponsor. Paid advertisement
in print media listed as Gold Sponsor.
• Unique brand stand booth at the entrance to the Festival.
• Special Banners created by the Festival will be displayed
at the 2008 Cherry Blossom Festival in strategic areas and
inclusion on the main stage banner prominently featuring the
logo of the Gold Sponsor. The Main Stage features elements
of the Cherry Blossom Festival which have the largest fan
base. The ever popular Run Way fashion show on Sunday featuring
women, men and young girl fashions and Kimono Fashion Show
on Saturday. The main stage will be utilized for other top
performances and our Senator Daniel Inouye Leadership Awards,
Teachers Making A Difference Award and the George Kiriyama
Educational Excellence Award. Gold Sponsor will have stage
presence.
• Sponsor participation in media promotions. For the
2007Cherry Blossom Festival was named the #1 event in the
March/April issue of the Automobile Club’s Magazine
Westways and also featured along with 3 other national Cherry
Blossom Festival’s in Family Circle Magazine - the event
was featured in numerous publications including Pasadena Star
News the Rafu Shimpo, largest national Japanese newspaper;
Los Angeles Times; Downtown News, LA Parent Magazine, The
Epoch Times as well as a variety of other local newspapers
in cities Los Angeles, San Gabriel, Orange County, Sierra
Madre, and ethnic papers, etc.. Also promoted on radio - The
Kost and The Wave.
Sponsors will be promoted especially top sponsors as ability
with media allows.
• A VIP reception will be held on Tuesday evening, March
25, 2008, venue hosted by the City of Los Angeles in their
City Hall Towers and catering sponsored by Japon Bistro of
Pasadena.. The VIP reception is an excellent networking opportunity
as all sponsors are in attendance as well as local celebrities
and politicians. The Gold Sponsor will receive 12 tickets
to this prestigious event.
• The corporate logo will be included in prominent positioning
on all printed materials, including the on-site event program.
• Distribute marketing or promotional materials in VIP
reception goody bags.
• Opportunity for main stage signage.
• A minimum of 4 additional banners (provided by sponsor)
will be strategically placed for maximum visibility throughout
the festival area.
• Direct website link and online marketing opportunities,
• Public recognition throughout the day at the Festival.
• Full page black/white ad in the Program Handout
Silver Sponsor - $10,000
• Strategically placed banners throughout the festival
with company identified as Silver Sponsor. Paid advertisement
in print media listed as Silver Sponsor.
• Special Banners created by the Festival will be displayed
at the 2008 Cherry Blossom Festival in strategic areas and
inclusion on the main stage banner prominently featuring the
logo of the Silver Sponsor. The Main Stage features elements
of the Cherry Blossom Festival which have the largest fan
base. The ever popular Runway fashion show on Sunday featuring
women, men and young girl fashions and Kimono Fashion Show
on Saturday. The main stage will be utilized for other top
performances and our Senator Daniel Inouye Leadership Awards,
Teachers Making A Difference Award and the George Kiriyama
Educational Excellence Award.
• Sponsor participation in media promotions. For the
2007Cherry Blossom Festival was named the #1 event in the
March/April issue of the Automobile Club’s Magazine
Westways and also featured along with 3 other national Cherry
Blossom Festival’s in Family Circle Magazine - the event
was featured in numerous publications including Pasadena Star
News the Rafu Shimpo, largest national Japanese newspaper;
Los Angeles Times; Downtown News, LA Parent Magazine, The
Epoch Times as well as a variety of other local newspapers
in cities Los Angeles, San Gabriel, Orange County, Sierra
Madre, and ethnic papers, etc.. Also promoted on radio - The
Kost and The Wave. Sponsors will be promoted especially top
sponsors as ability with media allows.
• A VIP reception will be held on Tuesday evening, March
25, 2008, venue hosted by the City of Los Angeles in their
City Hall Towers and catering sponsored by Japon Bistro of
Pasadena.. The VIP reception is an excellent networking opportunity
as all sponsors are in attendance as well as local celebrities
and politicians. The Silver Sponsor will receive 10 tickets
to this prestigious event.
• The corporate logo will be included in prominent positioning
on all printed materials, including the on-site event program.
• Opportunities to drive retail traffic, if desired
will have a booth in a prominent position.
• Distribute marketing or promotional materials in VIP
reception goody bags.
• Opportunity for main stage signage.
• A minimum of 4 additional banners (provided by sponsor)
will be strategically placed for maximum visibility throughout
the festival area.
• Direct website link and online marketing opportunities,
• Public recognition throughout the day at the Festival.
• Half page black/white ad in the Program Handout
Hawaiian Village Sponsor - $5,000
• The Hawaiian Village will feature numerous Hawaiian
crafters, Polynesian dancers, lei making demonstrations, and
Hawaiian cuisine. This is quickly becoming one of the most
popular areas of the festival and it is a natural gathering
point by festival attendees
• On-site booth space, with prominent positioning in
the Hawaiian Village
• Sponsor may place banner(s) in the Hawaiian Village
or on the Hawaiian Stage
• A VIP reception will be held on Tuesday, March 25,
2008. The VIP reception is an excellent networking opportunity
as all sponsors are in attendance as well as local celebrities
and politicians. The Cherry Blossom Hawaiian Village sponsor
will receive 6 tickets to this prestigious event
• Category exclusivity, specific to your company’s
business
• A minimum of 2 additional banners (provided by sponsor)
will be strategically placed for maximum visibility throughout
the festival area.
• Onstage acknowledgement and participation
• Distribute marketing or promotional materials in VIP
reception goody bags.
• Public announcements throughout the day at the festival
on Hawaiian Stage
• Direct website link and online marketing opportunities
• Logo on event program
Health Expo - $5,000
• The Health Expo area provides lifestyle, healthy living,
and up-to-date information on various resources in greater
Los Angeles area. Your banner will be placed in a prominent
position at the event.
• A VIP reception will be held on Tuesday, March 25,
2008. The VIP reception is an excellent networking opportunity
as all sponsors are in attendance as well as local celebrities
and politicians. The Health Expo sponsor will receive 6 tickets
to this prestigious event.
• A minimum of 2 additional banners (provided by sponsor)
will be strategically placed for maximum visibility throughout
the festival area.
• Distribute marketing or promotional materials in VIP
reception goody bags.
• On-site booth space, with prominent positioning in
the Health Expo area.
• Public announcements throughout the day at the festival.
• Direct website link and online marketing opportunities.
• Logo on event program.
Cultural Pavilion - $4,000
• The Cultural Pavilion will host a variety of exhibits
of the Japanese culture and the Japanese American history
in the United States as well as history about the Internment
experience through, photos, paintings. We provide the space
and set up free of charge for the displays and exhibits.
• On-site booth space, with prominent positioning near
the Cultural Pavilion.
• Sponsor banner(s) placed near or around the outside
of the Cultural Pavilion.
• A VIP reception will be held on Thursday March 29th.
The VIP reception is an excellent networking opportunity as
all sponsors are in attendance as well as local celebrities
and politicians
• The Cultural Pavilion sponsor will receive 6 tickets
to this prestigious event
• A minimum of 1 additional banners (provided by sponsor)
will be strategically placed for maximum visibility throughout
the festival area.
• Public announcements throughout the day at the festival.
• Direct website link and online marketing opportunities.
• Distribute marketing or promotional materials in VIP
reception goody bags
• Logo on event program
VIP Reception Sponsor along with City of Los Angeles &
Japon Bistro - $3,500
• The VIP reception is a unique opportunity to host
one of the most prestigious elements of the Cherry Blossom
Festival. Past locations for the VIP reception have included
the Pacific Asia Museum, the Wrigley Mansion, Flutter’s
and Japon Bistro. The VIP reception will be held on Tuesday
evening, March 25, 2008 at the City of Los Angeles City Hall
Towers.
• A banner will be placed featuring your corporate logo
at the registration table as an official welcome and introduction
to the VIP reception. The VIP reception sponsor will have
an area inside the reception, in prominent positioning, for
a booth or table to feature your company’s products
and/or services.
• The VIP Reception Sponsor will receive 12 tickets
to this event such that your key customers and clients will
know how dedicated your company is to this event.
• Category exclusivity, specific to your company’s
business, at the VIP reception.
• Distribute marketing or promotional materials in VIP
reception goody bags.
• On-site booth space, with prominent positioning at
the Festival.
• Public announcements throughout the day at the Festival.
• Direct website link and online marketing opportunities.
• Logo on event program.
Martial Arts Sponsor – Silver Swords Tooth Arena -
$3,500
• The martial arts area continues to grow as more and
more attendees and local martial arts performers attend and
showcase their arts at the Cherry Blossom Festival.
• Sponsor can place banner(s) in a prominent position
at the event or around the marital arts arena.
• 10x10 on-site booth space at the festival within Martial
Arts stage with canopy, table & chairs or we will provide
the space for you to set up your own booth and promotional
canopy.
• Logo on event program,
• A VIP reception will be held on Thursday March 29th.
The VIP reception is an excellent networking opportunity as
all sponsors are in attendance as well as local celebrities
and politicians. The Martial Arts sponsor will receive 6 tickets
to this prestigious event,
• Distribute marketing or promotional materials in VIP
reception goody bags.
• Public announcements throughout the day at the festival
at Martial Arts Stage
• Opportunity to introduce performances
• Direct website link and online marketing opportunities.
Volunteer Sponsor – $3,500
• Sponsor various needs for Volunteers to include meals,
tee-shirts, gift bags, special volunteer drawings, snacks
and drinks.
• A banner will be placed featuring your corporate logo
at Volunteer Booth and at the festival.
• A VIP reception will be held on Tuesday, March 25
2008. The VIP reception is an excellent networking opportunity
as all sponsors are in attendance as well as local celebrities
and politicians The Volunteer Sponsor will receive 6 tickets
to this event such that your key customers and clients will
know how dedicated your company is to this event.
• Distribute marketing or promotional materials in VIP
reception goody bags.
• On-site booth space, with prominent positioning at
the Festival.
• Logo on event program
• Public announcements throughout the day at the festival.
• Direct website link and online marketing opportunities.
Event Program - $3,500
• Event Program handout is created for attendees and
includes all the information about the Festival. Front cover
includes the logos of all the Sponsors
• A VIP reception will be held on Tuesday, March 25,
2008. The VIP reception is an excellent networking opportunity
as all sponsors are in attendance as well as local celebrities
and politicians. Event Program Sponsor will receive 6 tickets
to this prestigious event.
• Prominent full page black/white ad in the Program
Handout
• Direct website link and online marketing opportunities
• Distribute marketing or promotional materials in VIP
reception goody bags.
Kids Craft Area - $1,800
• Cherry Blossom Festival sets up an area for kids providing
them the opportunity to create a variety of free crafts.
• Organization can place its banner around the area
which is a 30’x 40’ area with a canopy. This area
is a big favorite of attendees of the festival.
• 10x10 on-site booth space in the Kids Craft area with
canopy, table & chairs for promotional opportunities for
the organization.
• Logo on event program,
• A VIP reception will be held on Thursday March 29th.
The VIP reception is an excellent networking opportunity as
all sponsors are in attendance as well as local celebrities
and politicians. The Kids Craft Area sponsor will receive
4 tickets to this prestigious event,
• Direct website link and online marketing opportunities
Corporate Associate Sponsor – starting at $1,800
• This sponsorship is for those corporations who would
like to participate as a supporter of the festival in a more
limited capacity,
• 10x10 on-site booth space at the festival with canopy,
table & chairs or we will provide the space for you to
set up your own booth and promotional canopy.
• Logo on event program,
• A VIP reception will be held on Tuesday, March 25,
2008. The VIP reception is an excellent networking opportunity
as all sponsors are in attendance as well as local celebrities
and politicians. Corporate Associate Sponsor will receive
4 tickets to this prestigious event,
• Direct website link and online marketing opportunities.
Children’s Cultural Storytelling Area – $1,500
• The children’s reading area will feature cultural
story telling and reading to the younger audience at the Cherry
Blossom Festival. To introduce children to the cultural diversity
through story telling, Japanese folk tales will be read periodically
throughout the two day event. This is going to be a very fun
and lively area of the festival.
• On-site booth space, with prominent positioning near
the Children’s Storytelling area,
• Your banner will be placed near the Children’s
Storytelling Area.
• A VIP reception will be held on Tuesday, March 25,
2008. The VIP reception is an excellent networking opportunity
as all sponsors are in attendance as well as local celebrities
and politicians. The Children’s Reading Area sponsor
will receive 4 tickets to this prestigious event,
• Logo on event program.
• Direct website link and online marketing opportunities.
Cherry Blossom “Teachers Making a Difference”
& “George Kiriyama Educational Excellence”
Awards - $1,500
• Sponsor can place banner(s) at the event.
• Logo on event program,
• A VIP reception will be held on Tuesday, March 25,
2008. The VIP reception is an excellent networking opportunity
as all sponsors are in attendance as well as local celebrities
and politicians. Will receive 2 tickets to this prestigious
event,
• Public announcements on the stage during the ceremony
and promoted prior to ceremony.
• On stage during the Awards Ceremony
• Direct website link and online marketing opportunities.
Cherry Blossom Senator Daniel Inouye Leadership & Community
Treasure Awards - $1,200
• Sponsor can place banner(s) at the event.
• Logo on event program,
• A VIP reception will be held on Tuesday, March 25,
2008. The VIP reception is an excellent networking opportunity
as all sponsors are in attendance as well as local celebrities
and politicians. Will receive 2 tickets to this prestigious
event,
• Public announcements on day of event and during the
ceremony.
• On stage during the Awards Ceremony
• Direct website link and online marketing opportunities.
Fashion Show - $1,200
• Sponsor can place their banner(s) at the event and
signage during the Fashion Show on Sunday April 6th, 2008
on the mainstage.
• Logo on event program
• A VIP reception will be held on Tuesday, March 25th.
The VIP reception is an excellent networking opportunity as
all sponsors are in attendance as well as local celebrities
and politicians. Will receive 2 tickets to this prestigious
event,
• Public announcements on Sunday prior and during the
Fashion Show.
• On stage participation during the Fashion Show
• Direct website link and online marketing opportunities.
Kimono Fashion Show - $1,200
• Sponsor can place their banner(s) at the event and
signage during the Fashion Show on Saturday April 5th 2008
on the mainstage.
• Logo on event program
• A VIP reception will be held on Tuesday, March 25th.
The VIP reception is an excellent networking opportunity as
all sponsors are in attendance as well as local celebrities
and politicians. Will receive 2 tickets to this prestigious
event,
• Public announcements on Saturday prior and during
the Fashion Show.
• On stage participation during the Fashion Show
• Direct website link and online marketing opportunities.
TITLE SPONSOR AND ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITITES AVAILABLE
INCLUDING
• Title Sponsor, Public Relations, Postage; Printing;
Flyers & Poster Printing; Supplies, etc.
MEDIA SPONSORS - CONTACT Wendy Anderson
COMMUNITY DONOR:
If you are not able to participate as a full sponsor but wish
to support this Festival as a donor, we appreciate your support
for any type of donation you may wish to make and will be
listed as a DONOR in the program handout and website.
**** We are open to negotiate the various sponsorships and
sponsor perks depending on needs and requests of potential
sponsors. Also if full sponsorships are not obtained for certain
areas, we are open to sponsors for specifics under certain
area.
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