Using the Ashland Half Marathon and 5K information from the readings above, determine the relative value added for each increasing level of sponsorship. For example, when you go from the Community Listing to the "Bronze Sponsorship, what additional value do you receive as a sponsor, and at what added cost?

1) Write down the added value and cost increase as you move up each level.

2) Which level of sponsorship strikes you as the best value for a locally owned business, such as a grocery store or new car dealership?

3) Please share additional information that you would want before making a firm decision on the best sponsorship level for your business (such as, how many page views the race website get per year?).

RUNNERS - Test your fitness against yourself, the course and other runners. Produce 10 entries to the race and receive one free entree for your self. Make this a fun outing for the team. EXPO SPACE - Make your presence known. For \\( \\$ 500 \\) you can showcase your company's product and services to this valued demographic. PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS - We can provide useful promotional products to the participants with your logo prominently placed on the fitem. Cost varies on products selocted and an early deadline, to be determined upon selection, is required as production of these items is time sensitive. IN KIND DONATIONS - If you have products that can be utilized as a bonus give away item to the participants are acceptable especialiy, but not limiled to, consumables, we'il make sure it gets distributed. Any consumer products are acceptable, especially, but not limited to consumables, appropriate for a just completed road race. Items useful for a rafte will be greatly appreciated and its source noted during this portion of the event are always sought after as well. Download Sponsorship Proposal Here 17 2013 SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL.pdf Download File PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP \\( \\$ 5,000 \\) Promotional materials placed in participant goody bags - Company logo displayed on runners bib \\& half marathon shirts - Company logo prominently featured on event website \\& posters - Eight-foot company banner on the half-marathon course - Free exhibit booth on race day GOLD SPONSORSHIP \\( \\$ 2,500 \\) 4 Promotional materials placed in participant goody bags - Company logo displayed on half-marathon shirts - Company logo featured on event website \\& posters - Four-foot company banner on the half-marathon course Free exhibit booth on race day SILVER SPONSORSHIP \\( \\$ 1,000 \\) - Promotional materials placed in participant goody bags - Company logo featured on event website \\& posters - Company poster displayed on the half-marathon course - Free exhibit booth on race day BRONZE SPONSORSHIP \\( \\$ 500 \\) Promotional materials placed in participant goody bags - Company logo displayed on event website \\& posters COMMUNITY LISTING \\( \\$ 300 \\) Promotional materials placed in participants goody bags Company logo on event website Interested in sponsoring the Ashland Half-Marathon \\& 5K? We're anticipating this year's race to again be a great community event and help push us toward our goal. You can contact us here... Name * First Last Phone * Email * Have you sponsored this event before? * O YES 0 NO Your level of interest: * Platinum Sponsorship Gold Sponsorship Silver Sponsorship Bronze Sponsorship Community Listing Please briefly explain your product and promotional plans