Affiliate Marketing Program RAMP UP YOUR AFFILIATE MARKETING POWER 2017 CONTACT: RITA MILLER 757.253.0028 Rita @WAARealtor.com
Affiliate Marketing Program RAMP UP YOUR AFFILIATE MARKETING POWER The Williamsburg Area Association of REALTORS (WAAR) Affiliate Marketing Program offers an unparalleled opportunity to directly market and advertise your company to approximately 700 real estate professionals, managers, brokers and owners. There is no other single marketing source that allows this direct relationship with real estate professionals, offering opportunities to sponsor events & meetings, educational courses, advertise on the WAAR website and more! What is an Affiliate Marketing Program Partner? A Partner is a company or industry professional who provides valuable products and services of benefit to WAAR REALTOR members. A Partner chooses to align or partner with WAAR, in an effort to develop and strengthen business relationships and to increase networking opportunities with the REALTOR members. In addition, a Partner is an Affiliate member who chooses to take advantage of the numerous sponsorship and marketing opportunities available through the Affiliate Marketing Program. What makes this program effective? The Affiliate Marketing Program (AMP) enhances your current advertising and marketing strategies by increasing your company s visibility and commitment to the real estate profession, with the ultimate goal of increasing your company s market share and revenue. The 2017 Affiliate Marketing Program is designed to give you more control and predictability of your marketing and advertising dollars. Pay the annual fee to join the program, choose which events or programs you d like to sponsor and take advantage of the discounted pricing specifically for AMP members. Additionally, you have the option to take your partnership to the next level by becoming one of our elite Platinum, Gold or Silver AMP members. The choice is yours! We want the Affiliate Marketing Program to be as beneficial to your company as possible. Therefore, partners wishing to expand their participation in various events are encouraged to do so. The Affiliate Marketing Program Team Rita Miller 757.253.0028 Cindy Homewood 757.253.0028 Lisa Noon 757.253.0028 Williamsburg Area Association of REALTORS
Entry Level Partnership Benefits: $500 Qualifies Company and one representative to become an Affiliate Marketing Partner (AMP) Entry Level Partner receives basic Affiliate member benefits. Value: $288 annual dues + $300 app. fee per representative o o o o o o o May attend business meetings, educational seminars and social functions as well as serve on WAAR committees. Access to the Association s Educational Facility to conduct meetings or seminars. Access to the Association s electronic communications on current industry news, updates on Association events, policy decisions, committee activities, etc. May instruct at seminars that are sponsored by the Association s Education Committee. Included on posted Affiliate roster on the WAAR website. May apply for limited access to the WMLS database for up to the minute sold information, statistical reports, member roster, tax records, and e mail. Receives the same membership privileges as REALTOR members with the exception of voting rights and holding positions on the Board of Directors. Note: Exception Affiliate members have voting rights at Committee levels. Additional company representatives may join for an additional $150 per representative. Value: $288 annual dues FREE link to your company website from your Affiliate roster listing. Value: $55 FREE unique AMP icon attached to your Affiliate roster listing. Value: $50 FREE literature rack space in the WAAR classroom to place your company s information in front of hundreds of REALTORS throughout the year. Value: $300 May purchase sponsorships at AMP pricing. Minimum Value: $50 TOTAL MINIMUM VALUE: $993 Sponsorship and fees, p.1of 11
Silver Partnership Benefits: $1,500 Receives all Entry Level Partnership benefits*, Minimum Value: $455 PLUS: Two (2) company representatives included in partnership. Additional company representatives may join for an additional $100 per representative. Value: $576 FREE name/address changes in the WAAR membership software. Value: $55 FREE quarterly membership rosters sent out in March, June, September & December. Value: $200 4 FREE WAAR or WMLS e newsletter advertisements. Value: $250 4 FREE Top Story e publication advertisements sent exclusively to managing brokers. Value: $250 FREE use of the WAAR classroom 2 times / year, subject to availability. Value: $160 FREE advertising of your events/classes held in the WAAR classroom in WAAR member emails. Minimum Value: $200 $1,000 in paid sponsorship options (choose from attached sponsorship pages). Value: $1,000 TOTAL MINIMUM VALUE: $3,146 *Minimum value of $455 does not include company representative fees Sponsorship and fees, p.2 of 11
Gold Partnership Benefits: $2,500 Receives all Entry Level Partnership benefits*, Minimum Value: $455 PLUS: Three (3) company representatives included in partnership. Additional company representatives may join for an additional $75 per representative. Value: $864 FREE name/address changes in the WAAR membership software. Value: $55 FREE quarterly membership rosters sent out in March, June, September & December. Value: $200 8 FREE WAAR or WMLS e newsletter advertisements. Value: $500 8 FREE Top Story e publication advertisements sent exclusively to managing brokers. Value: $500 FREE use of the WAAR classroom 3 times / year, subject to availability. Value: $240 FREE advertising of your events/classes held in the WAAR classroom in WAAR member emails. Minimum Value: $300 $2,000 in paid sponsorship options (choose from attached sponsorship pages). Value: $2,000 TOTAL MINIMUM VALUE: $5,114 *Minimum value of $455 does not include company representative fees Sponsorship and fees, p.3 of 11
Platinum Partnership Benefits: $3,500 Receives first choice of sponsorship opportunities. 2017 Platinum Partners receive one week advance opportunity to select sponsorship options before selection opens to other levels. Receives all Entry Level Partnership benefits*, Minimum Value: $455 PLUS: Four (4) company representatives included in partnership. Additional company representatives may join for an additional $50 per representative. Value: $1,152 FREE name/address changes in the WAAR membership software. Value: $55 FREE quarterly WAAR membership rosters sent out in March, June, September & December. Value: $200 12 FREE WAAR or WMLS e newsletter advertisements. Value: $750 12 FREE Top Story e publication advertisements sent exclusively to managing brokers. Value: $750 FREE use of the WAAR classroom 4 times / year, subject to availability. Value: $320 FREE advertising of your events/classes held in the WAAR classroom in WAAR member emails. Minimum Value: $300 FREE sponsorships of available general education classes. Refreshments must be provided by sponsor. Value: $10/class FREE sponsorships of REALTOR community service events (mobile food pantry, diaper drive, Salvation Army bell ringing, etc) Value: $150 FREE framed 11 x 17 poster ad in WAAR classroom. Positions your company name and contact information in front of hundreds of members attending classes at WAAR. Camera ready art is required and must be supplied by company. This benefit is exclusive to Platinum Partners. Value: $600 $3,000 in paid sponsorship options (choose from attached sponsorship pages). Value: $3,000 *Minimum value of $455 does not include company representative fees TOTAL MINIMUM VALUE: $7,742 Sponsorship and fees, p.4 of 11
Company Name: Please Note: 1. Sponsorships will be reserved on a first come/first served basis. 2. Sponsors shall provide food for education classes and for the Blood Drive with cook out, if selected. 3. Happy Hour, bar and cocktail sponsorships are available as noted. Payments for alcohol sponsorships must be received a minimum of 30 days prior to the event date. 4. Partners will be notified of additional sponsorship opportunities throughout the year. Said sponsorships shall be reserved on a first come/first served basis. 5. All displays at events are subject to WAAR approval. 6. Sponsorships are subject to change. In the event a sponsorship (event or class) is postponed, sponsor will be notified and the sponsorship will transfer to the new date. In the event a sponsorship is cancelled, the sponsor may opt to substitute other sponsorships of equal or lesser value. 7. 2017 Platinum Partners receive one week advance opportunity to select sponsorship options before selection opens to other levels. Payment Plans are available. Please see AMP Contract for details. Night Court Sponsorship and fees, p.5 of 11
Company Name: Put your sponsorship dollars to work for you by choosing from the following PARTNER OF THE MONTH Recognized as Affiliate Marketing Program Partner of the Month on WAAR website & News e Line; opportunity to place company banner and one 4 display table (provided by WAAR) in Association foyer. Foyer displays are subject to WAAR approval. Limit one sponsor per month; maximum 4 months per year. January February March April May June July August September October November December EVENT SPONSORSHIPS Affiliate Marketing Event @ $200 per month = $ Dates & Locations TBD Events will be held off site. Event duration, including networking and speaker, is approximately 2 3 hours. Networking time will be available for face time with REALTOR members. Sponsors may display promotional materials on tables, offer raffle items and speak in front of the group for 2 3 minutes. Sponsors are encouraged to bring logo napkins for the food tables. WAAR will provide 4 ½ tables, catered meal (time TBD) and guest speaker. Sponsor(s) recognized on all promotional materials; WAAR website; WAAR News e Line; signage at event. Maximum number sponsors: 10. 2016 average attendance 60. Event #1 Spring 2017 Date TBD Event Sponsor includes 4 ½ table.. $200 Event #2 Fall 2017 Date TBD Event Sponsor includes 4 ½ table $200 Blood Drive with Cook-Out Date TBD Location of blood drive: WAAR. Sponsors must provide food for the cook out; limit 2 sponsorships. Both sponsorships may be purchased by the same company. Sponsor(s) are recognized on all promotional materials; WAAR website; WAAR News e Line. May have company banner and promotional materials on site. Event Sponsor @ $25 = $ Total p. 6 Sponsorship and fees, p.6 of 11
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS, cont. Community Service Events Dates and Specific Events TBD Events may include Diaper & Clothing Drives, Food Bank, Salvation Army Bell Ringing and more. Sponsor(s) recognized as event sponsor on all promotional materials throughout the year. Sponsorship advertising is included on the WAAR website, in the WAAR News e Line and at the WAAR office. (Note: FREE sponsorship is included in the purchase of the Platinum Level Partnership.) Community Service Event Sponsorships... $ 150 Dues Deadline Donuts Day Monday, October 30, 2017 Sweeten up one of the least appealing deadline days of the year for our REALTOR members. You bring the donuts and we ll supply the coffee together we ll help make the day a little sweeter for our members who come in to pay their dues before the deadline date of October 31. We ll advertise your sponsorship online and through our mass emails. Feel free to bring signage and giveaways. Limit 1 Sponsor. At WAAR from 8:30 am 4:30 pm. Come for all or part of the day. (Hint: Pair this with an October Partner of the Month Sponsorship and they ll see you coming and going!) Donut Day sponsor... $50 General Membership Meeting Thursday, June 8, 2017 Legacy Hall, New Town Held off site. Companies are recognized as sponsors on all promotional materials, on the WAAR website, in the WAAR News e Line, with signage at the event and in the event program. Sponsors are recognized and introduced by the WAAR president and may provide a door prize item. Average attendance: 80 100 Presentation sponsor... $250 Speakers provided by WAAR. Food sponsor... $250 Catered breakfast will be provided by WAAR. Golf Tournament Date & Location TBD All Sponsor(s) are recognized on promotional material, on the WAAR website, in the WAAR News e Line, and with signage at the event. Beverage Carts (3 available) limit 1 sponsorship/company... $350 Opportunity to drive the beverage cart around the golf course throughout tournament play. WAAR provides beverages. In the event that all beverage carts are not sponsored, the current sponsors will be given first right of refusal upon the order their sponsorships were received. Bartend at beer kegs limit 2 sponsorships..... $150 This is a great opportunity to get to know the players while serving beer throughout the day. This sponsorship includes signage at the keg. WAAR provides the beer; you pour the drinks. Driving Range... $ 25 Increase your company name and logo recognition with signage at the Driving Range. WAAR will provide signage, but you may opt to furnish your own instead. Total p. 7 Sponsorship and fees, p.7 of 11
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS, cont. Golf Tournament Putting Green... $ 25 Increase your company name and logo recognition with signage at the practice Putting Green. WAAR will provide signage, but you may opt to furnish your own instead. Golf Cart... @ $25 = $ Increase your company name and logo recognition with signage on one or more golf carts. WAAR furnishes the sign(s) and places them on the golf cart (s). (Note: these are player golf carts, not beverage carts) Goodie Bag limit 2 sponsorships... $100 WAAR collects the goodies; you furnish the bags. Total number of bags needed 130. If both sponsorships are taken, each company should furnish 65 bags. Hole... @ $100 = $ Sponsor one or more holes. WAAR will provide signage with your company name and logo. You have the option to set up a canopy and chairs and have giveaways. Great opportunity to meet and greet the golfers on the course. Lunch... $150 An opportunity to greet the players while handing out lunches. WAAR will provide signage and furnish the lunches. You may set up your company banner at the lunch distribution area. You and your company will be introduced during the dinner and awards ceremony. Limit: 1 sponsor Dinner... $200 Sponsors may set up their company banner. WAAR will provide signage and furnish the dinner. You and your company will be introduced during the dinner and awards ceremony. Event registration form limit 1 sponsor... $200 The event registration form is sent out to hundreds of people, but only one company can have their logo displayed on the form. Trophy Presentation, limit 1 sponsor... $150 Hand out trophies to the winning teams. Great photo opportunity with the winners. Limit: 1 sponsor Installation Celebration November 15, 2017 Colonial Heritage Club House Sponsor(s) are recognized as event sponsors on all promotional materials, WAAR website, WAAR News e Line, with signage at the event and in the event program. Sponsors are introduced by the WAAR president. Event Sponsor... $250 Reception Sponsor... $400 Total p. 8 Sponsorship and fees, p.8 of 11
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS, cont. WAAR Socials Dates & Locations TBD Sponsor(s) are recognized on all promotional material, WAAR website, WAAR News e Line and with signage at the event. Sponsor(s) are recognized by the Social Committee at the event function and have the opportunity to provide a door prize item. WAAR furnishes the food and beverages. Average attendance: 75 100 Social #1 event sponsor... $250 Social #1 bar sponsor... $350 Social #2 event sponsor... $250 Social #2 bar sponsor... $350 Social #3 event sponsor... $250 Social #3 bar sponsor... $350 EDUCATION SPONSORSHIPS Partners will be notified of additional education sponsorship opportunities throughout the year. Education sponsorships shall be reserved on a first come/first served basis. Sponsorships are subject to change. In the event an education program is postponed, sponsor will be notified and the sponsorship will transfer to the new date. In the event an education program is cancelled, the sponsor may opt to substitute other sponsorships of equal or lesser value. 8 Hr Mandatory CE Class Day WAAR Classroom Must provide refreshments; limit 2 sponsorships per time, per date. Recognized as session sponsor on promotional materials and in class. Opportunities: briefly introduce yourself and your company; hand out promotional material; offer a door prize drawing. Sponsorship fee does not include refreshments. Morning classes begin at 8:30 am. Afternoon classes begin at 1:30 pm. Set up should be completed at least 15 minutes prior to class time. March 9, 2017 (morning) $50 March 9, 2017 (afternoon) $50 July 19, 2017 (morning) $50 July 19, 2017 (afternoon) $50 November 9, 2017 (morning).. $50 November 9, 2017 (afternoon). $50 Total p. 9 Sponsorship and fees, p.9 of 11
EDUCATION SPONSORSHIPS, cont. New Member Orientation WAAR Classroom Must provide refreshments; limit 2 sponsorships per time, per date Recognized as session sponsor on promotional materials and in class. Opportunities: briefly introduce yourself and your company; hand out promotional material; offer a door prize drawing. Sponsorship fee does not include refreshments. Morning classes begin at 8:30 am. Afternoon classes begin at 1:00 pm. Set up should be completed at least 15 minutes prior to class time. February 2, 2017 (morning) $50 February 2, 2017 (afternoon) $50 April 6, 2017 (morning) $50 April 6, 2017 (afternoon).. $50 June 1, 2017 (morning) $50 June 1, 2017 (afternoon) $50 August 3, 2017 (morning) $50 August 3, 2017 (afternoon) $50 October 5, 2017 (morning $50 October 5, 2017 (afternoon) $50 December 7, 2017 (morning) $50 December 7, 2017 (afternoon) $50 Night Court Dates TBD WAAR Classroom Must provide heavy refreshments/ dinner; may provide alcohol; limit 2 sponsorships per date. Recognized as session sponsor on promotional materials and in class. Opportunities: briefly introduce yourself and your company; hand out promotional material; offer a door prize drawing. Sponsorship fee does not include refreshments/dinner. Average attendance: 35 Dinner 4pm 5pm; Class 5 pm 7 pm Night Court 1 sponsor Spring 2017 $150 Night Court 2 sponsor Fall 2017... $150 Economic Forum Date & Location TBD Recognized as session sponsor on promotional materials and in class. Opportunities: briefly introduce yourself and your company; hand out promotional material; offer a door prize drawing. WAAR furnishes signage and the catered meal. 2016 attendance: 45 Event Sponsor... $250 Total p. 10 Sponsorship and fees, p.10 of 11
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Affiliate Marketing Program 2017 A ffiliate M arketing P rogram (AMP) Contract and Payment Form Company: Type of Business: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: Office Phone: Fax: Primary Representative: Title: Cell Phone: Email: Website Address: The number of Affiliate Marketing Program company representatives is based upon the level of partnership chosen. Please complete the 2017 AMP Representative Contact Information form with the name of each affiliate representative. PARTNERSHIP FEES ENTRY LEVEL PARTNERSHIP $ 500.00 SILVER LEVEL PARTNERSHIP (includes $1,000 of chosen sponsorships) $ 1,500.00 GOLD LEVEL PARTNERSHIP (includes $2,000 of chosen sponsorships) $ 2,500.00 PLATINUM LEVEL PARTNERSHIP (includes $3,000 of chosen sponsorships) $ 3,500.00 ADDITIONAL REPRESENTATIVES E n t r y L e v e l ( Additional Representatives above the allotted one) @ $ 150 each $ S i l v e r (Additional Representatives above the allotted two) @ $ 100 each $ G o l d (Additional Representatives above the allotted three) @ $ 75 each $ Platinum (Additional Representatives above the allotted four) @ $ 50 each $ ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP FEES If your chosen sponsorships from pages 6-11 on the Sponsorships and Fees pages total more than the amount stated in your Partnership Level, add the additional charges here. $ TOTAL PAYMENT DUE.. $ Contract and payment form p.1 of 2
2017 A ffiliate M arketing P rogram (AMP) Contract and Payment Form (cont.) CONTRACT PERIOD: January 1, 2017 December 31, 2017 Payment Plans: (check one) Quarterly (January, April, July, October) -1 st In full quarterly payment due at application Payment Options: (check one) Check payable to WAAR # Invoice me Charge my credit card automatically, based on payment plan selected. VISA MC DISC Name on Credit Card: Credit Card #: Expiration Date: Authorized Signature: Date: TERMS AND CONDITIONS The Affiliate Marketing Partner Program (AMP) is sold and serviced exclusively by the Williamsburg Area Association of REALTORS (WAAR). The contract terms and conditions are established for the mutual benefit and protection of WAAR partners and WAAR itself. References made to partners and/or partnerships in no way constitute any form of legal partnership. In signing this agreement, you and your company agree to act as an Affiliate Marketing Partner (AMP) of WAAR, as indicated above and acknowledge that you and your company are responsible for paying the total amount due. WAAR will invoice according to instructions provided above for your selected partnership level. Happy Hour, bar and cocktail sponsorships are available. Monies must be received prior to the event in order to offer free alcohol to attendees. Eligibility: WAAR shall determine the eligibility of any company, product, or service. WAAR may decline sponsorship/partnership to any company who is not compatible, in the sole opinion of WAAR, with the goals and objectives of WAAR. WAAR reserves the right to cancel, without advanced notice, any partnership/sponsorship deemed to be in direct violation with the goals and objectives of the program for all partners. FORCE MAJEURE: Neither party shall be liable for failure to perform its obligations under this contract due to events beyond its control, including, but not limited to, strikes, riots, wars, fire, acts of God, and acts in compliance with any applicable law, regulation or order (whether valid or invalid) of any governmental body. WAAR shall not be liable to indemnify or reimburse the Sponsor in request of any damages or loss, direct or indirect, arising as a result thereof. MARKS AND LOGO: You and your company agree that WAAR is authorized to use your and/or your company s mark(s) and/or logo(s) in promoting the AMP Program. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the Terms and Conditions of this contract Printed Name Signature Title Contact Phone Date Contract and payment form p.2 of 2
Affiliate Marketing Program 2017 AMP Representative Contact Information Company Name: Please complete the following information for all company representatives. AMP Levels: Platinum - includes 4 company representatives; you may add additional representatives at $50 each Gold - includes 3 company representatives; you may add additional representatives at $75 each Silver includes 2 company representatives; you may add additional representatives at $100 each Entry Level includes 1 company representative; you may add additional representatives at $150 each Contact information: Please provide contact information for ALL representatives including the Primary Representative. Membership #1 Name: Email Address: Cell Phone: Membership #2 Name: Email Address: Cell Phone: Membership #3 Name: Email Address: Cell Phone: Membership #4 Name: Email Address: Cell Phone: Membership #5 Name: Email Address: Cell Phone: Membership #6 Name: Email Address: Cell Phone: