Author Topic: Trip Sponsorship (Read 12294 times)

kiwipride · « **on:** January 24, 2016, 09:40:05 AM »

Hi, had anyone here tried to get any type of sponsorship for a overlanding trip? Just thought that it might be a good way to help finance a long trip.
Heading to the Cape in June and could do with a little help.....

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glenm64 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 24, 2016, 10:57:23 AM »

Ok I'll try first.
I'm doing another 3 month trip starting in June.
We're looking at doing the Kimberleys, NT and down to Macdonalds Ranges and back across to WA on the GCR.
Looking for beer and fuel sponsonsors.
Any assistance greatly appreciated.

Cheers Glen

callmejoe · « **Reply #2 on:** January 24, 2016, 11:08:31 AM »

Its all starts what you have to "sell". Then you will have to prove that you can deliver what you promise.
You'll probably have more luck writting short trip stories of your travels with photos, plenty action shots an family/group pictures etc.
Dare i say that 4wd monthly go for this type of stuff for the mag. So I'm sure other mag would also. Once i heard 4wd monthly paid about $700 per article. Moneys money...

Jeepers Creepers · « **Reply #3 on:** January 24, 2016, 12:11:28 PM »

getting paid to go on holidays..... WTF.... good luck with that one.

Swannie · « **Reply #4 on:** January 24, 2016, 12:27:20 PM »

Why?
Swannie

lilstookie · « **Reply #5 on:** January 24, 2016, 03:11:47 PM »

We have been invited to test things and provide feedback, ending up being able to keep those items. You're probably better off looking at writing articles for industry related magazines. You need to have a point of difference to make it interesting for them though

Lil

Rumpig · « **Reply #6 on:** January 24, 2016, 05:12:37 PM »

I'm also wanting to do a 4 week trip down along the Great Australian Bight in the future myself...I'm happy to pay the cost of the trip myself, but if anyone wants to chip in and pay my house and car loans repayments for me whilst I'm on holidays, it'd be very much apreaciated. As a big thank you for you're generosity of paying my loan repayments, i'll happily send you pics of myself and my family relaxing on a desserted beach somewhere once we get phone reception.

kiwipride · « **Reply #7 on:** January 24, 2016, 06:09:31 PM »

Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on January 24, 2016, 12:11:28 PM

getting paid to go on holidays..... WTF.... good luck with that one.

Thanks!

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Garfish · « **Reply #8 on:** January 24, 2016, 06:30:36 PM »

You'll need a decent Facebook or other social media following for a fair while and then you'll most likely get some kit, not cash. Like the camp man. Writing articles would ya best bet I reckon.

McGirr · « **Reply #9 on:** January 24, 2016, 06:41:08 PM »

I better get my act together writing more trips, hopefully I might get given a new 200 series or I might just run a myswag raffle like Garrick did to get one

Mark

Diesel Power · « **Reply #10 on:** January 24, 2016, 06:44:48 PM »

I know someone who does it. They write articles for the EMG group. They got a discount on tyres when they purchased 8 tyres of the same size and make. They received stickers for the vehicle etc.
They also have a decent social media outlet via FB.
Regards
Angus

Streetkid · « **Reply #11 on:** January 24, 2016, 06:54:27 PM »

I sponsor vb when I'm on holidays, I pay them so I can have a vb in my hand at all times.

muzza01 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 24, 2016, 07:02:40 PM »

Was thinking of going on a cruise to Hawai with a few other couples later this year or early next year. I too would appreciate some sponsorship towards costs

xcvator · « **Reply #13 on:** January 24, 2016, 09:49:28 PM »

Quote from: McGirr on January 24, 2016, 06:41:08 PM

I better get my act together writing more trips, hopefully I might get given a new 200 series or I might just run a myswag raffle like Garrick did to get one

Mark

Oh, you wicked, wicked man with thoughts like that

xcvator · « **Reply #14 on:** January 24, 2016, 09:51:39 PM »

Now you do realise that if you have a media business the tax man will write off all your costs don't you

Bird · « **Reply #15 on:** January 25, 2016, 07:58:35 AM »

Quote from: kiwipride

Heading to the Cape in June and could do with a little help.....

Couldn't we all....

Quote from: Rumpig

I'm also wanting to do a 4 week trip down along the Great Australian Bight in the future myself...I'm happy to pay the cost of the trip myself, but if anyone wants to chip in and pay my house and car loans repayments for me whilst I'm on holidays, it'd be very much apreaciated. As a big thank you for you're generosity of paying my loan repayments, i'll happily send you pics of myself and my family relaxing on a desserted beach somewhere once we get phone reception.

kiwipride · « **Reply #16 on:** January 25, 2016, 08:41:14 AM »

Quote from: Diesel Power on January 24, 2016, 06:44:48 PM

I know someone who does it. They write articles for the EMG group. They got a discount on tyres when they purchased 8 tyres of the same size and make. They received stickers for the vehicle etc.
They also have a decent social media outlet via FB.
Regards
Angus

Thanks Angus.

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Aussie Iron · « **Reply #17 on:** January 25, 2016, 10:29:55 PM »

I've received concessions on Tyres and other gear that I have tested when we have gone on a trip. Had to report back on how the tyres went on our trip to the Cape. Another was "Recovery Tracks" that are made for heavier loaded vehicles for which I did a video that also shows the action of the front "ATB style Diff Centre". The first job was getting the Canter bogged.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6-93EZ6zws

Dan.

Jeepers Creepers · « **Reply #18 on:** January 26, 2016, 06:17:17 AM »

To be fair, I use to chase sponsorship when we did the drag car thing.

I guess ya have to understand, what you want to achieve, has been tried by many, successful for a few and make sure you have a point of difference to entice them to spend some money on you and your outfit.

I was getting in the late 90's early 2000's, I use to get different amounts from different businesses that ranged from $1,500 to $4,000 per year and one bloke would pickup the account for the methanol each meeting.

Good luck.

weeds · « **Reply #19 on:** January 26, 2016, 06:48:13 AM »

Good luck but I doubt there are many companies throwing dollars around......

These boys have most of it tied up

All for adventure
Pat Callahan
Roothy
4WD TV
And there are a few others........

If you need sponsorship to fund your trip you might want to re-think.

kiwipride · « **Reply #20 on:** January 26, 2016, 06:57:34 AM »

Quote from: weeds on January 26, 2016, 06:48:13 AM

Good luck but I doubt there are many companies throwing dollars around......

These boys have most of it tied up

All for adventure
Pat Callahan
Roothy
4WD TV
And there are a few others........

If you need sponsorship to fund your trip you might want to re-think.

Hi weeds

Thanks, but I never said that we "needed" sponsorship for our trip. I was just wondering if anyone was successful in being able to use a companies product in exchange for wearing a few logos or stickers on their 4x4's basically.

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doc evil · « **Reply #21 on:** January 26, 2016, 07:45:04 AM »

A lot of sponsors want to see your portfolio beforehand, so unless you have a gig with one of the major tv channels, you will be extremely limited.
Approach your local 4x4 store or the one you spent the most coin in, you might be lucky for a couple of stickers.........but it you have a bit of this brand or that brand, you'll be very limited as to what you get.......which will probably be a few free stickers.........

Rumpig · « **Reply #22 on:** January 26, 2016, 08:52:28 AM »

Quote from: doc evil on January 26, 2016, 07:45:04 AM

Approach your local 4x4 store or the one you spent the most coin in, you might be lucky for a couple of stickers.........but it you have a bit of this brand or that brand, you'll be very limited as to what you get.......which will probably be a few free stickers.........

I have a mate that is a part owner of 4 large 4wd stores here in SEQ, it's pretty surprising just how many people approach them looking for free gear for events that they are running. Unless you can show a way it will be financially beneficial for them to help you out, as Doc says, stickers are about all you'll likely get.

Troopy_03 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 26, 2016, 09:16:29 AM »

Quote from: kiwipride on January 24, 2016, 09:40:05 AM

Hi, had anyone here tried to get any type of sponsorship for a overlanding trip? Just thought that it might be a good way to help finance a long trip.
Heading to the Cape in June and could do with a little help.....

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I'll chuck in a couple of bucks if you're heading back to Kiwiland....

cruiser 91 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 26, 2016, 10:15:59 AM »

We get asked for sponsorship all the time.

There are a few things on our list b4 we hand over anything and its not a straight cash hand over.
Nothing is for free, it has to be a win/win situation.
The person wanting sponsorship has be to reputable and background checks are a must, they are essentially representing and promoting our business.
I would not be surprised if you're asked for a business plan for the trip.

It all about successful advertising for the person/company that decides to back your adventure.

If you understand this, you may just have a chance.

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