PRESENTS 2018 14 TH ANNUAL MAY 6, 2018 2018 SHIP OPPORTUNITIES
ABOUT THE EVENT Yacht Hop attendees include residents of the Hilton Head Island area and visiting tourists. Harbour Town Yacht Basin The Yacht Hop is a premier event held on the docks of the Harbour Town Yacht Basin, just steps away from the iconic lighthouse in picturesque Sea Pines Resort. The event is Hospice Care of the Lowcountry s largest annual fundraiser. This year s event will take place on May 6, 2018. 53.7 YEARS ATTENDEE DEMOGRAPHICS AVERAGE AGE Yacht Hop attendees are an average of 53.7 years old Guests are invited to tour magnificent yachts and be treated to mouth-watering hors d oeuvres prepared by some of the area s premier chefs. The Headliners, a local favorite, perform live music under the oaks. Our silent & live auctions are a great opportunity to bring home something special before the evening closes with dessert and a champagne toast. All proceeds benefit Hospice Care of the Lowcountry s patient care programs. 100K AVERAGE INCOME Yacht Hop attendees have an average household income of over 100K 450K HOUSEHOLD VALUE The average value of a Yacht Hop attendee's home is 450K
SHIP OPPORTUNITIES TITLE 10,000 This top-level sponsorship is an exclusive offer with exceptional value and visibility that connects your brand and products to that of the Yacht Hop with one full year of advertising and promotions online, social, earned media and prominent signage and displays. 25 COMPLIMENTARY GUEST TICKETS FULL ACCESS TO OUR VIP TENT 20,000+ IN MEDIA EXPOSURE WHAT YOU RECEIVE: 25 Complimentary Guest Full access to our Face time with boat owners, slip owners and Yacht Club members at the Captain s Party the Saturday night before Yacht Hop Prime exhibit space at the event Banner prominently displayed Opportunity to host a yacht in the event to facilitate direct contact with boat owners, slip owners and guests Opportunity for company representative to speak at event ADVERTISING & PROMOTIONS Radio, television, and newspaper advertising (local, regional) Value of over 20,000 Magazine/newspaper advertising reach: CH2: 127,000 Hilton Head Monthly: 150,000 The Island Packet: 20,000 Radio advertising reach: 24.4% of Adults 35+ Television advertising reach: 70,000 homes Two Full Page Advertisements in the Yacht Hop program reaching 600 Collaborative print and online promotions to 5,000 nonprofit hospice supporters and locals Logo on Annual Yacht Hop Invitation (2,000) stating your sponsorship SOCIAL & EARNED MEDIA Powerful social media campaign Bi-weekly eblasts, reaching over 35,000 Press Releases Links, logos and product placement on website AUDIENCE REACH OVER 450K
SHIP LEVELS All sponsors will have the opportunity to advance purchase additional general admission tickets before April 15, 2018. ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET 7,500 VICE ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET 5,000 COMMODORE 2,000 CAPTAIN 1,000 20 Complimentary 15 Complimentary 6 Complimentary 4 Complimentary Full-page advertisement Full-page advertisement Full-page advertisement Half-page advertisement Company listed as Admiral Company listed as Vice Admiral Company listed as Commodore Company listed as Captain press releases and publicity packets press releases and publicity packets press releases and publicity packets Company name featured on event poster Company name featured on event poster Company name featured on event poster Recognition on our website Recognition on our website Recognition on our website Company name on event invitation Company name on event invitation Company name on cover of event program Company name on cover of event program Recognition at the event Recognition at the event Company name/logo featured on banner at the event Company name and logo on (12) Hospice Care of the Lowcountry advertisements
EXC LU S IVE S P ONSORSHIP OP P ORTU NIT IE S All sponsors will have the opportunity to advance purchase additional general admission tickets before April 15, 2018. VIP TENT WRISTBAND 5,000 4,000 CAPTAIN'S PARTY RED CARPET PRIZE DRAWING 3,000 3,000 3,000 20 Complimentary 15 Complimentary 10 Complimentary 10 Complimentary 10 Complimentary Company will host the. Company name and logo will be on banner at the tent for all VIPs and top level sponsors. Company name will be printed on wristbands. Wristbands are worn by all attendees, boat owners, volunteers and guests. Company will host the party on Saturday, May 5. Guests include boat & slip owners, HCL Board of Directors and top level sponsors. Company logo will be featured on the step-and-repeat for red carpet photo opportunities as guests enter the event. Company name will be printed on all prize drawing tickets. Company name and logo will also be listed on all prize drawing advertising.
SPO N S O R S H I P OP P ORTUNITIES Select Your Sponsorship Level: 10,000 Title Sponsor 7,500 Admiral of the Fleet Sponsor 5,000 Vice Admiral of the Contact Name: Title: Contact Signature: Fleet Sponsor Company Name as it will appear in print 5,000 VIP Tent Sponsor Address: 4,000 Wristband Sponsor City, State, Zip: 3,000 Captain's Party Sponsor Phone: 3,000 Red Carpet Sponsor Fax: 3,000 Prize Drawing Sponsor Email: 2,000 Commodore Sponsor 1,000 Captain Sponsor 500 First Mate Sponsor (2 tickets and a ¼ pg ad) x 125 = Addl. General Admission Please submit payment and email camera-ready logo before March 15, 2018 to: Darlene Schuetz Hospice Care of the Lowcountry P.O. Box 3827 Bluffton, SC 29910 (843) 706-2296 phone (843) 706-4095 fax Email: dschuetz@hospicecarelc.org Your signature confirms your authorization as a representative of your company and your agreement with the provision here in. Please have your confirmation in by March 15, 2018.