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THE 6TH ANNUAL SMG PODCAST MARATHON

Southgate Media Group’s Sixth Annual Podcast Marathon will be held in October, 2021. The event will be feature original content consisting of podcasts from the Southgate Media Group Network, streaming on the Southgate Media Group Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook Channels.

This October, our network is holding our 6th Annual Podcast Marathon for the first time as a streaming exclusive event. We’re offering the opportunity for businesses to reach this audience through advertising and/or as an event sponsor.

The many benefits of sponsoring the marathon:

Social Responsibility– Brands that sponsor this marathon are demonstrating that they support the intelligence, creativity, and importance of independent podcasting. Supporting the SMG Podcast Marathon delivers the message that your brand cares about the podcast fan, their passions, their ideas, the importance of freedom of speech and podcasting's place on the cultural landscape.

Increase Brand Awareness – As any marketer knows, brand awareness is key to obtaining and retaining customers. Event sponsorship is a very effective way to accomplish this by showing support of the customer’s passions.

Numerous ways to sponsor – Sponsors of individual shows, event hours, and overall event sponsorship is available at various levels that will fit most budgets.

Let us promote your show to people who love podcasts and supporting creativity!

Are you interested in this opportunity?

Drop me an email at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and I’ll send you the rate sheet and answer any questions.

We’re looking forward to the marathon and can’t wait to have you join us.

Rob Southgate

Southgate Media Group

southgatemediagroup@gmail.com

We have to raise at least $1,000 this year to pay for admin fees, equipment, marketing expenses and PR.

Your sponsorship dollars will be applied to the fund to support this and future SMG Podcast Marathons.

1x Key Sponsor - $400

All podcasts and videos will start with “<Your Brand> is proud to present the Sixth Annual SMG Podcast Marathon!” and will also be will be linked in the podcast show notes.
All marketing will have “<Your Brand> presents…” at the top of any images, along with brand logo in the lower right corner.
Special "Thank You to <Your Brand> for sponsoring the Sixth Annual SMG Podcast Marathon!" images with backlinks will be shared across social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Key and Secondary Sponsor's logos will be featured at the bottom of the webpages associated with SMGPM6 with backlinks to the page of your choice.

10x Platinum Sponsors - $100

Sponsor 1 full hour of the marathon

Each hour you sponsor will feature “<Your Brand> is proud to present this hour of the Sixth Annual SMG Podcast Marathon!” at the top and midway point of the hour. Your company website will also be will be linked in the podcast show notes.
Special "Thank You to <Your Brand> for sponsoring the Sixth Annual SMG Podcast Marathon!" images with backlinks will be shared across social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram 3 times during the week leading up to and 1 time after the event.
Key, Platinum, and Gold Level Sponsor's logos will be featured at the bottom of the webpages associated with SMGPM6 with backlinks to the page of your choice.

10x Gold Sponsors - $50

Sponsor a single show performing in the marathon

Each individual podcast you sponsor will feature “<Your Brand> is proud to present the _________ Podcast!” in the break before and after the podcast runs. Your company website will also be will be linked in the podcast show notes.
Special "Thank You to <Your Brand> for sponsoring _________ at the Sixth Annual SMG Podcast Marathon!" images with backlinks will be shared across social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram 3 times during the week leading up to and 1 time after the event..
Key and Secondary Sponsor's logos will be featured at the bottom of the webpages associated with SMGPM6 with backlinks to the page of your choice.

Silver Level Sponsors - $25

Be included on the SMGPM6 Sponsors Page on the Southgate Media Group website as a Silver Level Supporter. Logos of Silver Level supporters are sized to fit 3 across and include a link to the site of your choice. This is a great opportunity to link people to your sales funnel for email gathering, business homepage, or to a special promotion. Additionally, an individual “Thank You” to each sponsor (including the link of your choice) will be Tweeted out by every show on the marathon and the main Southgate Media Group Twitter feed. You will also be included in a “Thank You” post to all Silver and Bronze level sponsors on the Southgate Media Group Facebook and Instagram feeds.

Bronze Level Sponsors - $15

Be included on the SMGPM6 Sponsors Page on the Southgate Media Group website as a Bronze Level Supporter. Logos of Bronze Level supporters are sized to fit 6 across and include a link to the site of your choice. This is a great opportunity to link people to your sales funnel for email gathering, business homepage, or to a special promotion. Additionally, a group “Thank You” to the Bronze Level Sponsors will be Tweeted out by every show on the marathon and the main Southgate Media Group Twitter feed. You will also be included in a “Thank You” post to all Silver and Bronze level sponsors on the Southgate Media Group Facebook and Instagram feeds.