2012 - 2013 High School Advertising Program Executive Advantage Approved 76% of High School Sports Fans agree that they make conscious efforts to support sponsors of their local high school’s athletic department by purchasing their services Statistics provided by Turnkey Entertainment survey gathered during July 2010 HOME TEAM MARKETING Sports marketing on the field and in the gyms of high schools nationwide. HOME TEAM MARKETING Sports marketing on the field and in the gyms of high schools nationwide. Dear Allstate Agent, The following pages detail an opportunity for you to advertise at some of the most important events that take place in the community you serve - high school athletic events. Home Team Marketing (HTM) works with thousands of high schools across the country. Any high school is available for you to request; HTM will do all of the leg work to get your desired high school on board. In addition to your agency being front and center at these events, you will also be supporting the community you serve. Each participating school will receive a check for a minimum of $600 on behalf of your agency. Now is the time to get in the game! Executive Advantage Eligible You can now pay up to 100% of the program on your Executive Advantage card. Exclusive Exclusive within auto insurance and financial services. Exclusivity pertains to inventory controlled by Home Team Marketing. Outstanding Public Relations Approximately 50% of the advertising cost is delivered back to the high school on behalf of your Allstate Agency. First Come, First Served Seasons at a high school are available on a first come, first served basis. Agents will receive right of first refusal on renewal programs. Core Program Elements Signage Allstate agents will have a dominant presence through agency specific signage. Fall Season Agent will receive two 8’ x 3’ double-sided field level signs for all varsity home football games. These are displayed in prime positions within each facility. Winter Season Agent will receive one hanging 8’ x 4’ banner in prime position in the school’s gymnasium during the winter season. Great bonus exposure as the banner will hang for varsity, jv, and freshman events for both boys and girls. Spring Season Agent will receive one hanging 8’ x 4’ banner in prime position at chosen facility during the spring season. Typically baseball or softball, but we have worked with schools on track & field, lacrosse, and other spring sports. PA Announcements Agent will have a strong audio presence through customized Public Address Announcements at varsity events. Sample PA Announcement Safe driving should be rewarded. That’s Allstate’s stand. Contact your local Allstate agent (Name) at (phone #). “You’re In Good Hands With Allstate.®” 2 Enhanced Elements Print—Fall and Winter Allstate will have targeted print advertisements in each school’s game program (single sided, black and white 8 1/2” x 11”). Ads will be printed directly in the high school’s game program. Magnets—Fall and Winter Allstate agents will have name, agency address and phone number recognition on magnet schedules for the local team. Each local representative will receive 1,000 magnets for distribution at a team home game or through the school. Magnets are available during the Fall and Winter seasons. BUYING POWER HS School Vs. College & the Pros:1 High School Sports Event HTM PROVIDES AN AUDIENCE WITH MULTIPLE VEHICLES:1 18% MLB 17% NFL 7% Adults 18+, What events do you attend? College Football 6% NBA 6% NHL 5% College Basketball 4% NASCAR 3% 5% 10% 15% 20% 76% of the HS audience has 2+ vehicles (19% above mkt avg). 36% of the HS audience has 3+ vehicles (43% above mkt avg). HTM PROVIDES CROSS SELLING OPPORTUNITIES:1 74% of HS Sport attendees own their residence (10% above mkt avg). 26% of watercraft owners attend HS Sports (46% above mkt avg). 24% of motorcycle owners attend HS Sports (32% above mkt avg). Consumer Decisions:2 94% of high school sports fans find it important to be aware of which companies sponsor their local high school’s athletic department. 1 Scarborough Research, from February 2011 - September 2011 , 77 market aggregate. 76% of high school sports fans agree that they make conscious efforts to support sponsors of their local high school’s athletic department. 2 Turnkey Intelligence, July 2010. 3 Facilitation team activation SUCCESS. enrollment compliance production Enrollment: Schools will be contacted to let them know about the opportunity to participate in the Allstate Insurance program. HTM will handle all contact with the selected high school to get them involved. Production: Signage, print inserts and magnets are printed/delivered by HTM to the high school or agency. Compliance: HTM’s proven process provides complete and thorough assurance of a great campaign. Working closely with schools, HTM ensures every element of a campaign and provides status reports along the way. If you have questions on status, please contact us at 866-810-2111. Activation: Because HTM works so closely with schools, HTM provides unique opportunities to engage the campaign at a grassroots level. This may include on-site opportunities. Team: HTM has Dedicated School Representatives that will actively facilitate your relationship with each school. 4 Cost Structure A La carte Agent can choose different options to the program. Core Program must be in place. Core Program Fall $1,500 Winter $1,450 Spring $1,450 magnets Print $600 $300 $600 $300 n/a n/a (SIGNS AND pa ANNOUNCEMENTS) MVP Package - $5,500 Agent will have exposure during all three sports seasons through the core program. Agents will also receive all enhanced elements. $2,000 will be delivered back to the high school on behalf of Allstate and the local agent. Fall: two 8’ x 3’ field level signs, PA announcements, 1,000 magnet schedules, and ad in game program Winter: one 8’ x 4’ banner, PA announcements, 1,000 magnet schedules, and ad in game program Spring: one 8’ x 4’ banner, PA announcements how to enroll Enrollment form Option A: •Visit hometeammarketing.com/allstate and enroll online. Option B: •Fill out the enrollment form on the final page of this packet. •Fax completed enrollment form to: 866-342-1655. A representative from HTM will contact you to confirm your submission. How to pay HTM will invoice agent within 30 days of school confirmation. Payment can be made on Executive Advantage MasterCard, agency credit card or by check. 5 Enrollment form fax: 866-342-1655 HTM Contact Information Terry Maruna or Mike Akers 866-810-2111 (toll free) www.hometeammarketing.com sIGN information: Name on Signage: Phone Number on Signage: CONTACT INFORMATION: Agent Name: Office Address: City: E-mail Address: State: Zip: Desired high school(s) and season(s): IMPORTANT NOTE: ONLY LIST HIGH SCHOOLS THAT YOU ARE WILLING TO COMMIT TO. PLEASE DO NOT LIST ALTERNATE CHOICES. IT IS ASSUMED AGENTS WILL HAVE THE ABILITY AND DESIRE TO PURCHASE ALL HIGH SCHOOLS LISTED. HTM WILL CONTACT SELECTED HIGH SCHOOLS BELOW. IF A HIGH SCHOOL DOES NOT PARTICIPATE, THE AGENT WILL NOT BE BILLED. High School: High School: High School: High School: Fall Winter Spring MVP Magnets Program Ad Fall Winter Spring MVP Magnets Program Ad Fall Winter Spring MVP Magnets Program Ad Fall Winter Spring MVP Magnets Program Ad SIGNATURES: I AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS CONTRACT, PROVIDED HTM SECURES MY SELECTED HIGH SCHOOL(S). HTM CANNOT CONTACT SELECTED HIGH SCHOOL(S) WITHOUT A SIGNED CONTRACT. Agency Name: Agent Name: Title: Date: Signature: Home Team Marketing Name: Title: Date: Signature: