What do sponsors value most in terms of lasting impressions versus one-time exposure?
Answered in: 2024 Motorsports Sponsorship Summit Part 3: Fifth Third Bank, EPIC Racewear, BELL & Optima BatteriesThe Answer
Optima Batteries prioritizes lasting impressions over flash-in-the-pan exposure. Unlike impulse purchases, batteries are bought when existing ones fail, so being top of mind during that purchase cycle is critical. They create a consistent brand expression across all sponsored vehicles so that a Trophy Truck and a Drift Taxi look like they belong together - using consistent colors and look/feel that creates recognition even at 150 mph. They value partners who are 'hand raisers' willing to participate in ideas, be creative, take risks, and spend time building value rather than just collecting social media payments.
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2024 Motorsports Sponsorship Summit Part 3: Fifth Third Bank, EPIC Racewear, BELL & Optima Batteries
Sponsor Speed Dating, second half — one-on-one sessions from the 2024 Motorsports Sponsorship Summit (January 13, 2024): 1. David Morton (Fifth Third Bank) on how a financial-services company measures racing partnerships. 2. Dan Bailey (EPIC Racewear) — a Canadian sponsor's perspective. 3. Kyle Kietzmann (CEO, Racing Force Group — BELL Helmets & OMP) on how the helmet giant evaluates racers. 4. Cam Douglass (Optima Batteries) on why Optima sponsors so many series and what they expect in return.
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