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Creighton Athletics Sponsorship Book 5-1-14TRANSCRIPT
SPONSORSHIPOPPORTUNITIES
Adrian RiderCarol Ketcham
TBDJoe Willman
Rachel SchultzTBD
[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@creighton.edu
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Creighton UniversityLocated in Omaha, Neb., Creighton University is the top-rated private university in the midwest. Nationally- recognized for providing a challenging and balanced educational experience, the University offers a rigorous academic agenda with a broad range of disciplines, providing more than 7,700 undergraduate, graduate and professional students with degree programs that emphasize education of the whole person -- academically, socially and spiritually. Founded in 1878 and one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States, Creighton is a vibrant and diverse learning community.
For more than 130 years, through teaching, research and patient care, Creighton University has been dedicated to academic preeminence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition. Our goal always has been to inspire our students to lead lives of purpose. Today, Creighton’s mission is more vital and vibrant than ever.
Creighton Athletics offers advertising opportunities for the following sports: men’s & women’s basketball, men’s & women’s soccer, volleyball, baseball and softball.
Move to the BIG EAST Creighton University accepted an invitation to join theBIG EAST Conference on March 20, 2013. Team competition began with the 2013-14 academic year.
“We see this new partnership enhancing the visibility of the University through increased national media exposure.
This will positively impact our athletic programs, recruitment of students and faculty, and cultivation of additional
philanthropic opportunities.”- Rev. Timothy R. Lannon, S.J., President
“I must say this has been a very collegial and healthy process. With the many great accomplishments that Creigh-
ton Athletics has achieved over a very long period of time and our current sustained success, I am confident this
opportunity will result in Creighton becoming even more relevant in Division I athletics.”
- Bruce Rasmussen, Athletic Director
2013-14 HighlightsEntering the spring season-•Creighton finished second in the BIG EAST regular-season standings in both volleyball and men’s basketball. •27th straight school year with at least one NCAA Tournament team.•Creighton earned NCAA Tournament victories in both volleyball and men’s basketball. •Creighton men’s soccer made the NCAA Tournament for the 21st time in the last 22 years. •Creighton student-athletes earned a 3.33 GPA in the Fall of 2013.•Creighton is one of four teams with a men’s basketball postseason win in each of the last seven seasons.
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DEPAULUNIVERSITY
BUTLER UNIVERSITY GEORGETOWN
UNIVERSITYVILLANOVAUNIVERSITY
ST. JOHN’SUNIVERSITY
PROVIDENCECOLLEGE
SETON HALL UNIVERSITY
XAVIERUNIVERSITY
MARQUETTEUNIVERSITY
CREIGHTONUNIVERSITY
National ExposureCreighton’s move to the BIG EAST Conference has brought unprecedented coverage to both the university and athletic programs. Fox Sports 1 is the official televeision home of the BIG EAST Conference. In 2013-14 every regular season home game was televised to a nationwide audience, a program first. Bluejay games aired on Fox, CBS, and the ESPN family of networks.
Doug McDermott 2013-14 National Player of the Year
Creighton Volleyball 2013 NCAA Tournament
NCAA Tournament Appearances
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Season Ticket PricesOption 1 Season Tickets - $460 Per Seat•Large, padded seat in the lower bowl between the baskets opposite the team benches.•At-your-seat waiter/waitress service during games. •Access to the arena’s Lexus Club before, during and after games.
Option 2 Season Tickets - $775 Per Seat•Large, padded seat with the comfortability and space of table seating between the baskets either directly behind the team benches or opposite the team benches. •At-your-seat waiter/waitress service during games (east side only). •Access to the arena’s Lexus Club before, during and after games (east side only).
Option 3 Season Tickets - $460 Per Seat•Large, padded seat in the lower bowl between the baskets on the same side as the team benches.
Option 4 Season Tickets - $425 Per Seat•Large, padded seat in the lower bowl either behind the south basket or just off the end of the floor on both sides of the arena.
Option 5 Season Tickets - $425 Per Seat•Large, padded seat in the lower bowl in any of the four corners of the arena.
Option 6 Season Tickets - $375 Per Seat•Large, padded seat in the lower bowl behind the baskets or a large, padded seat in the upper bowl mezzanine level.
Option 7 Season Tickets - $210 Per Seat•Large, padded seat in the upper bowl (non-mezzanine level).
Option 7 Youth Tickets - $140 Per Seat•Available for fans ages 3-18•Large, padded seat in the upper bowl (non-mezzanine level).
* Options 1 through 6 require a tax-deductible Jaybacker donation in addition to the cost of the season ticket *
CenturyLink Center Omaha
17,896 Attendance Average - 5th in NCAA
Lexus Club
Options 1 through 6 - Subject to Availability
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Creighton Bench Visitor BenchTELEVISION SIDE
Courtside SignageCourtside, highly visible display panels with full-color graphic capabilities. Sponsor artwork is displayed in one-minute intervals throughout the game. Sponsor is responsible for creating artwork for the courtside signage.
• OPTION 1(Red, blue, yellow and green rotators)
• OPTION 2(Red rotators + blue, yellow or green rotator)
• OPTION 3(Red rotators only)
• OPTION 4(Blue, yellow and green rotators)
• OPTION 5(Blue, yellow or green rotator)
Public Address OpportunitiesVIDEO PA ANNOUNCEMENTS:One video public address announcement for exhibition and regular season home games. During the announcement, your company logo or graphic will be displayed on the matrix panels (shown above) while a 15-second company slogan or message is read aloud as a public address announcement. Only cash sponsorships guaranteed to run in-game. PA ANNOUNCEMENTS: One 15-second public address announcement for exhibition and regular season home games. Only cash sponsorships guaranteed to run in-game.
Season Ticket AdvertisingSEASON TICKET BACKS: SEASON TICKET BOOK AD: (Cash Only) A color advertisement in the season ticket booklet, received by all men’s basketball season ticket holders.
• Inside front or inside back cover• Full-page (8.5 x 11 in.)• Half-page (8.5 x 5.5 in.)
Courtside Display Panel
Video PA Matrix Panel
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Game Program AdvertisingGame programs are sold at regular season home games. Acceptable file formats are .EPS, .TIF, .JPEG, or .PDF. Creighton’s official color is CMYK color model C: 100, M: 65, Y: 3, K: 18.
Color Advertisements: (full-page only, 7.5 x 10 in)• Back cover• Inside back cover• Inside front cover• Full-page (7.5 x 10 in.)• Roster-scorekeeping page
(Two 2.25 x 16.5 inch advertisements above and below the two middle pages)
Black and White Advertisements:• Full-page (7.5 x 10 in.)• Half-page (7.5 x 5 in.)• Quarter-page (3.5 x 5 in.)
Program Insert: A full-page (8.5 x 11 in.) flyer inserted into the game program. Inserts designed, produced and delivered by sponsor 24 hours before tip-off.
Single-Game SponsorshipsTIER 1 SPONSORSHIP:
• 150 reserved tickets (100 in Section 113, 50 in Section 213)• 10 reserved parking stalls• 2 public address announcements accompanied by your
company’s logo on the video board• 2 guest coaches for the game – coaches may sit behind
the Creighton bench during the game; guest coaches willalso receive a pre-game public address introduction withvideo display
• Company logo on the front cover of game program• 1 three-minute live or pre-recorded radio interview of
company designate
TIER 2 SPONSORSHIP: • 50 upper-bowl reserved tickets• 1 public address announcement accompanied by your
company’s logo on the video board
Specialty SponsorshipsCOURT NAME RIGHTS: (Sold) Your company will receive title rights to the court. Includes prominent logo display on court, corporate listing on event calendars, and recognition during television and radio broadcasts.INTERVIEW BACKDROP: Your company’s logo prominently displayed on the backdrop for postgame coaches and players interviews for regular season home games. Sponsor responsible for production costs.
BASKET STANDARDS: Your company’s logo prominently displayed on the padded area below both goals. Sponsor responsible for production and installation costs.
GOAL SUPPORT PADDING: Your company’s logo prominently displayed on the padded area behind both goals. Sponsor responsible for production and installation costs.
HALFTIME CONTEST: Your company will be recognized as the official sponsor of the halftime intermission, and will have the opportunity to design a halftime contest that is approved by Creighton University. Includes courtside signage recognition, public address announcements and company logo on the video board.
TIMEOUT SPONSORSHIP: During a timeout your company will sponsor a contest or giveaway (conducted on the court or video board) that is approved by Creighton University. Includes public address announcements and logo on the video board. Sponsor is responsible for providing all prize giveaway items.
PROMOTION SPONSOR: Design and sponsor a promotion that will run during a portion of a timeout in the first or second half (i.e. Fan of the Game).
PREGAME FEATURED PLAYER: Includes a pregame public address announcement and logo on the video board during the naming of the featured player of the game, recognizing your company as the official sponsor.
POSTGAME PLAYER OF THE GAME: Includes a postgame public address announcement and logo on the video board during the naming of the player of the game, recognizing your company as the official sponsor.
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Radio SponsorshipsMEN’S BASKETBALL GAME BROADCASTS:Exhibition, regular season and post-season men’s basketball game broadcasts on KOZN Radio 1620 AM The Zone and 1620thezone.com.
• (1) One 30-second commercial
• In-game live 10-second drop-in
• Open/close credits
GAME BROADCAST TITLE SPONSORSHIPS:Exhibition, regular season and post-season men’s basketball game broadcasts on KOZN Radio 1620 AM The Zone and 1620thezone.com.
• Pre-game showIncludes two adjacent 30-second commercials
• Halftime showIncludes two adjacent 30-second commercials
• Post-game showIncludes two adjacent 30-second commercials
• Creighton Sports TriviaIncludes two in-game, live drop-ins and two30-second commercials (one per half)
• Starting LineupsWith 30-second adjacent commercialWithout 30-second adjacent commercial
• Coach’s cornerWith 30-second adjacent commercialWithout 30-second adjacent commercial
• Final statisticsWith 30-second adjacent commercialWithout 30-second adjacent commercial
• Player of the gameWith 30-second adjacent commercialWithout 30-second adjacent commercial
• Standout statistic of the gameWith 30-second adjacent commercialWithout 30-second adjacent commercial
• Halftime interviewWith 30-second adjacent commercialWithout 30-second adjacent commercial
• Post-game interviewWith 30-second adjacent commercial $3,250.00Without 30-second adjacent commercial $2,250.00
Note: 90 word limit for 30-second commercials.
CREIGHTON SPORTS HOUR SPONSORSHIPS:Up to 25 shows broadcasted on KOZN Radio 1620 AM The Zone and 1620thezone.com on a weeknight from 5-6 p.m. (November - March).
• CU Sports Hour title sponsorship
• Trivia question title sponsorshipIncludes (1) one 30-second commercialduring show
• (3) Three 30-second commercials
• (2) Two 30-second commercials
• (1) One 30-second commercial
• Open/close credits
CREIGHTON ATHLETICS UPDATE:Twice daily 60-second Creighton University Athletics Update that runs during the morning and afternoon commute Monday through Friday on KOZN Radio 1620 AM The Zone and 1620thezone.com (November - March).
• Title sponsorship
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Public Address OpportunitiesPA ANNOUNCEMENTS: One public address announcement for exhibition and regular season men’s and women’s home games.
Single-Game SponsorshipsTIER 1 SPONSORSHIP:
• 36 reserved tickets in upper level south outdoor patio• Full access to indoor hospitality area and south outdoor patio• 2 public address announcements
Men’s soccer game Women’s soccer game
TIER 2 SPONSORSHIP:• 30 grandstand reserved tickets• 1 public address announcement
Men’s soccer game Women’s soccer game
Title SponsorshipTOURNAMENT SPONSORSHIP:Sponsor a regular season tournament for the men’s or women’s soccer team. Tournament sponsorship package includes:
• 200 general admission tickets to each tournament game• A midfield introduction of company designate(s)• 2 public address announcements• Giveaway opportunity at the main gate
Title Sponsorship Pricing:Men’s soccer tournament Women’s soccer tournament
Family Fun ZoneSPONSORSHIP: Official sponsor of the Family Fun Zone prior to selected regular season men’s soccer home games, and additional events as scheduled by Creighton Athletics. Sponsorship inludes:
• Mutually agreed upon naming rights, prominent signage(to be provided by sponsor), pre-game public addressrecognition, and inclusion in applicable print materialswhen controlled by Creighton Athletics.
Morrison Stadium SignageMAJOR SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE: Five-year commitment One-year commitment Your company will have a major signage presence at Morrison Stadium. Sponsor is responsible for all artwork and production costs associated with signage. Sponsorship package includes:
• Highly visible, back-lit scoreboard signage (shown above) with your company’s logo or message on a 9 x 8 ft. panel adjacent to video board or 18 x 4 ft. panel below the video boardArtwork, production and installation
• One 3 x 20 ft. sign on the retaining wall surrounding theplaying surface (shown at right)Artwork, production and installation
• Four grandstand reserved season tickets for men’s andwomen’s soccer games
RETAINING WALL SIGNAGE ONLY: One 3 x 20 ft. sign located on the retaining wall surrounding the playing surface (shown at right).
Artwork, production and installation
Morrison Stadium
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Specialty SponsorshipsGAME BALL DELIVERY SPONSOR:A company affiliate will have the opportunity to deliver the official game ball before the game while a company slogan is read aloud. Includes public address announcement.
• Men’s soccer• Women’s soccer
FEATURED PLAYER OF THE GAME:A public address announcement prior to exhibition and regular season home games, naming the featured player of the game and recognizing your company as the official sponsor.
• Men’s soccer• Women’s soccer
INTRODUCTION SPONSOR:A public address announcement prior to the Creighton starting line-ups, recognizing your company as the official sponsor.
• Men’s soccer• Women’s soccer
HALFTIME SPONSOR:Your company will be recognized as the official sponsor of the halftime intermission, and will have the opportunity to design a halftime contest. Includes public address announcements and opportunity for on-field recognition.
• Men’s soccer• Women’s soccer
SOCCER SEASON TICKET BACKS: Company logo and message on the back of all men’s and women’s soccer season tickets.
GOAL SPONSOR:A public address announcement following every goal scored by Creighton, recognizing your company as the official sponsor.
• Men’s soccer• Women’s soccer
PROMOTION SPONSOR: Design and sponsor a promotion during the game that is approved by Creighton University (i.e. Rowdy Row, Fan of the Game).
• Men’s soccer• Women’s soccer
ATTENDANCE SPONSOR:Your company will be recognized as the official sponsor of the attendance figure at home games. Includes a public address announcement.
• Men’s soccer• Women’s soccer
PROGRAM ADVERTISING:3 x 3 in. advertisement in all home game programs.
• Men’s soccer• Women’s soccer
AT-THE-DOOR GIVEAWAY:For a selected game, your company may distribute a giveaway item at the door to fans upon exit or arrival at Morrison Stadium.
• Men’s soccer• Women’s soccer
Morrison Stadium:“the most exciting collegiate soccer venue in the nation.”
- College Soccer News
Outside events hosted at Morrison Stadium,
and estimated attendance: Nebraska State Soccer
(25,000)Kicks for a Cure
(3,500)Freshman Welcome Week
(2,500)Retaining Wall Signage
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D.J. Sokol Arena SignageMAJOR SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE: Five-year commitment Your company will have a major signage presence at D.J. Sokol Arena. Sponsorship package includes the following:
• Highly visible, back-lit scoreboard signage (shown atright) with your company’s logo or message on a 5.5 x 4.5ft. panel adjacent to video board
• One additional 4 x 4 ft. back-lit scoreboard paneldisplaying your company’s logo or message; scoreboardsare located in the south corners of the arena
• Two overhead 16 x 20 in. panels located in the concourses• Four reserved season tickets for all women’s basketball
home games and volleyball home matches
COURTSIDE SIGNAGE: Digital Display Panels Courtside, highly visible display panels with full-color graphic capabilities, located on the television side of the arena (shown below). Sponsor artwork will rotate in one-minute intervals throughout the game. Back-Lit Media Table Highly visible 2 x 8 ft. illuminated panel located courtside, opposite the team benches on press row.
CONCOURSE SIGNAGE: One 30 x 40 in. ad panel with company logo and/or message located on the concourse wall of the arena. Pricing based on placement of signage in the concourse:
• Option A (center)• Option B (endzone)
Sponsor is responsible for all artwork and production costs associated with signage:
D.J. Sokol Arena Major Sponsorship Package Back-Lit Media Table Concourse Ad Panel
Public Address OpportunitiesVIDEO PA ANNOUNCEMENTS: One video public address announcement for regular season home women’s basketball and volleyball games. Your company’s logo will be displayed on the video board (shown above) while a 15-second company slogan or message is read as a public address announcement.
PA ANNOUNCEMENTS:One 15-second public address announcement for regular season home women’s basketball and volleyball games.
Single-Game SponsorshipsGAME SPONSORSHIP: For a select women’s basketball or volleyball game, your company will receive:
• 50 reserved tickets• 2 public address announcements accompanied by your
company’s logo on the video board• 2 guest coaches for the game – opportunity to sit on the
Creighton bench and receive a pre-game introduction• Company logo on the front cover of the game program
Title SponsorshipVOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Sponsor a regular season home tournament for the volleyball team at D.J. Sokol Arena. Sponsorship package includes: 75 tickets to each tournament game, public address and video board recognition, and corporate listing on event calendars when controlled by the University (press releases, game programs, website and radio broadcasts).
Digital Display Panels
Video Board
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Specialty SponsorshipsIncludes both women’s basketball & volleyball, unless otherwise noted.HALFTIME/INTERMISSION CONTEST:Your company will be recognized as the official sponsor of the halftime/intermission and will have the opportunity to design a contest to promote your company. Includes public address announcements and company logo on the video board.
• Women’s basketball & Volleyball
FEATURED PLAYER OF THE GAME: A public address announcement and video board display naming the featured player of the game and recognizing your company as the official sponsor.
TIMEOUT SPONSOR (WBB): During a portion of a timeout in the first or second half, your company will sponsor a contest or giveaway (conducted on the court or video board). Includes public address announcements and company logo on the video board.
PROMOTION SPONSOR: Design and sponsor a promotion during the game (i.e. Fan of the Game).
GAME BALL DELIVERY: A company affiliate will have the opportunity to deliver the official game ball before the game. Public address announcement and video board recognition included.
STARTING LINE-UPS: Official sponsor of the Creighton starting line-ups. Includes a public address announcement and company logo on the video board during pregame player introductions.
STATISTIC SPONSOR:A public address announcement along with your company logo on the video board during the statistics run-down.
• Halftime/Intermission Statistics• Final Statistics
BALL KID SPONSOR: Official sponsor of the Ball Kids at all home games.
SEASON TICKET BACKS: Your company’s logo and message on the back of season tickets.
AT-THE-DOOR GIVEAWAY (WBB or VB):
ATTENDANCE SPONSOR: Official sponsor of the attendance figure at home games. Includes public address announcement and video board recognition.PROGRAM ADVERTISING: 3 x 3 in. advertisement in regular season home game programs.BASKET STANDARDS (WBB): CALL FOR PRICINGYour company’s logo prominently displayed on the padded area below both goals. Sponsor responsible for production and installation costs. NET SPONSOR (VB): Your company’s logo prominently displayed on the top lining of the net and padded areas on the sides of the net. Sponsor responsible for artwork and installation costs. CHAIR BACK SPONSOR: BROOM SPONSOR:
Radio SponsorshipsFor select women’s basketball & volleyball games on KOZN Radio 1620 AM, KZOT Radio AM 1180, or KOIL Radio 1290 AM:GAME BROADCASTS:
• One (1) 30-second commercial• In-game live 10-second drop-ins• Open/close credits
TITLE SPONSORSHIPS:• Pre-game show title sponsor
Includes two adjacent 30-second commercials
• Halftime/Intermission show title sponsorIncludes two adjacent 30-second commercials
• Post-game show title sponsorIncludes two adjacent 30-second commercials
• Final stats title sponsorIncludes two adjacent 30-second commercials
• Coaches Corner title sponsorIncludes one adjacent 30-second commercial
• Player of the game title sponsorIncludes one adjacent 30-second commercial
RADIO PACKAGE: Sponsorship includes:
• Three 30-second radio commercials• Open/close credits
Note: 90 word limit for 30-second commercials.
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SignageTD AMERITRADE PARK SIGNAGE: Outfield Wall Signage 6 x 26 ft. decal (shown below) displayed on the outfield wall at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha for regular season home games. Bullpen Signage 4 x 30 ft. decal displayed on the Creighton bullpen wall at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha for regular season home games
Public Address OpportunitiesVIDEO PA ANNOUNCEMENTS: One video public address announcement per regular season home game played at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha. Your company’s logo will be displayed on the video board (shown at right) while a company message is read as an announcement.
PA ANNOUNCEMENTS: One public address announcement per regular season home game at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha.
Single-Game SponsorshipsTD AMERITRADE PARK OMAHA: Sponsor a home baseball game played at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha. Price of the game sponsorship varies depending on the opponent. Sponsorship includes:
• 200 reserved tickets• 10 parking passes• Full access to private outdoor hospitality area located on
the main concourse• 4 public address announcements with company logo
display on the video board• Opportunity for company designate to throw ceremonial
first pitch
Note: all artwork and production costs associated with signage are included.
Outfield Wall Signage
In 2012-13 Creighton Baseball ranked in the top 10 nationally
in home attendance for the 3rd straight season at TD
AmeritradePark Omaha, averaging 4,000+ fans per game. Top 3 crowds include:
Creighton vs. Missouri State, 5/17(12,581)
Creighton vs. Nebraska, 5/14(10,418)
Creighton vs. Missouri State, 5/16(9,537)
Video Board
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Specialty SponsorshipsIN-GAME SPONSORSHIPS:Your company will be recognized with a public address announcement per each of the following in-game events:
• Single sponsorship• Double & Triple sponsorship• Home run sponsorship• Strikeout sponsorship• Walk sponsorship• Call-to-the-bullpen sponsorship• Stolen base sponsorship• Double play sponsorship
REPLAY SPONSOR: Your company’s logo will be featured prior to select replays on the video board. (Minimum of at least four displays per game).
IN-GAME CONTEST SPONSOR: Sponsor a contest or promotion (conducted on the field or video board) during a portion of an inning at all home games. Includes public address and video board recognition.
7TH INNING STRETCH SPONSOR: Official sponsor of the 7th Inning Stretch.
ATTENDANCE SPONSOR: Official sponsor of the attendance figure. Includes public address announcement and video board recognition.
FEATURED PLAYER OF THE GAME: A public address announcement prior to regular season home games naming the featured player of the game, recognizing your company as the official sponsor.
INTRODUCTION SPONSOR: Official sponsor of the Creighton starting line-up. Includes public address and videoboard recognition.
RBI GIRLS Official sponsor of the Creighton Baseball dance team. Includes a minimum of three public address announcements and video board recognition at select home baseball games.
SEASON TICKET BACKS: Your company’s logo and message on the back of season tickets.
AT-THE-GATE GIVEAWAY: For a selected game, your company may distribute a giveaway iteam at the gate to fans upon exit or arrival.
PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENT:
Radio SponsorshipsGAME BROADCASTS:Baseball advertising opportunities on KOZN Radio 1620 AM, KZOT Radio AM 1180, or KOIL Radio 1290 AM:
• One (1) 30-second commercial• In-game live 10-second drop-ins• Open/close credits
TITLE SPONSORSHIPS:Baseball advertising opportunities on KOZN Radio 1620 AM, KZOT Radio AM 1180, or KOIL Radio 1290 AM:
• Pre-game showIncludes two adjacent 30-second commercials
• Post-game showIncludes two adjacent 30-second commercials
• Final statsIncludes two adjacent 30-second commercials
• Coaches CornerIncludes one adjacent 30-second commercial
• Player of the gameIncludes one adjacent 30-second commercial
• 7th inning stretch and triviaIncludes one adjacent 30-second commercial
• StrikeoutIncludes one 30-second commercial and in-game mentions
• Foul ballIncludes one 30-second commercial and in-game mentions
• WalkIncludes one 30-second commercial and in-game mentions
RADIO PACKAGE: For all baseball broadcasts, sponsorship includes:
• Two 30-second radio commercials• Open/close credits
Note: 90 word limit for 30-second commercials.Note: all specialty sponsorships and public address opportunities exclude the neutral Creighton-Nebraska game.
Specialty SponsorshipsIN-GAME SPONSORSHIPS:Your company will be recognized with a public address announcement per each of the following in-game events:
• Single sponsorship• Strikeout sponsorship• Call to the bullpen sponsorship• Home run sponsorship• Stolen base sponsorship• Double play sponsorship
INTRODUCTION SPONSOR: Your company will be recognized as the official sponsor of the Creighton starting line-ups. Includes public address announcement.
FEATURED PLAYER OF THE GAME: A public address announcement prior to regular season home games naming the featured player of the game and recognizing your company as the official sponsor.
IN-GAME CONTEST SPONSOR: Sponsor a contest or promotion during a portion of an inning at all home games that is approved by Creighton University. Includes public address announcements.
PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENT: Your company will receive a 3 x 3 in. advertisement in regular season home game programs.
AT-THE-GATE GIVEAWAY: For a selected game, your company may distribute a giveaway item at the door to fans upon exit or arrival.
SEASON TICKET BACKS: Company logo and message on the back of season tickets for regular season home games played at the Creighton Sports Complex.
CU Sports Complex SignageSCOREBOARD SPONSOR: Your company logo displayed prominently below the softball scoreboard (shown below) at the Creighton Sports Complex.
• Middle signage area• Exterior signage areaArtwork, production and installation
Public Address OpportunitiesPA ANNOUNCEMENTS: One public address announcement for regular season home games.
Single-Game SponsorshipsCAMPUS GAME SPONSORSHIP: Sponsor a softball game played on-campus at the Creighton Sports Complex. Sponsorship includes:
• 50 general admission tickets• 4 public address announcements• Signage opportunity at main gate
Sign (provided by sponsor) not to exceed 4 x 12 ft.
Scoreboard
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Ticketing SponsorshipsTICKET STOCK SPONSOR: Company logo and message displayed on the back of the Creighton ticket stock. Ticket stock is utilized for all walk-up, phone, group and game day ticket sales printed out of the Ryan Athletic Center Ticket Office for the following sports: men’s & women’s soccer and volleyball (fall), men’s & women’s basketball (winter) and baseball (spring).
TICKET OFFICE (LOBBY) SIGNAGE: CALL FOR PRICINGCompany logo and message displayed on the walls inside the Ryan Athletic Center Ticket Office lobby. Call for pricing.
HOSPITALITY ROOM ACCESS PASSES: Company logo and message displayed on the back of the hospitality room acess passes (2.5 x 4.5 in.) for men’s soccer, women’s basketball, volleyball and baseball.
Event Parking Passes SPONSORSHIP: Company logo and message displayed on the back of all reserved parking passes for men’s & women’s soccer games, women’s basketball and volleyball games, and other select events controlled by Creighton Athletics (i.e. College World Series, Nebraska State Soccer).
The Jays DancersSPONSORSHIP: Official sponsor of the Creighton Dance Team, includes: inclusion in the men’s basketball program, public address announcement logo on the video board at home Creighton events where the Jays Dancers are present, logo recognition on the Jays Dancers website and Lil’ Jays t-shirts, and public appearance by the Jays Dancers at a company event of the sponsor’s choice.
Specialty Sponsorships TRADITION SPONSOR: Your chance to be the official sponsor of a specific Creighton athletic tradition: Billy Bluejay, Blue Crew, and/or Birdcage. Each sponsorship includes one public address announcement at each regular season home event where tradition is present. With Pep Band or Birdcage sponsorship, sponsor logo will be displayed prominently on the respective tradition’s shirts.
GAME DAY PROGRAM SPONSOR: Color advertisement (8.5 x 8 in) displayed on the back page of all men’s soccer, volleyball, women’s basketball, and baseball game programs.
CU INSERT MAILER: Your company’s logo and/or message prominently located on the Creighton insert mailer. This insert is sent to over 160,000 Omaha-area homes a minimum of seven times per year.
SCHEDULE MAGNET MAILER:Your company’s logo and message prominently displayed on Creighton Athletics schedule magnets. Schedule magnets are mailed to over 160,000 Omaha-area homes in each Valpak mailer in August, November and March.
SEASON TICKET POSTCARD: Your company’s logo and/or message prominently located on the season ticket appreciation postcard. This postcard is sent to Creighton season ticket holders – seven sports, over 4,000 households – three times per year (fall, winter and spring).
SCHEDULE CARD SPONSOR: Your company’s logo and/or message prominently located on the schedule cards.
• Fall: men’s & women’s soccer, volleyball• Winter: men’s & women’s basketball• Spring: baseball & softball
VIEWING PARTY & EVENT SPONSOR: Official sponsor of the Creighton Athletics viewing parties and other designated special events as scheduled (minimum of six per year). Sponsorship includes mutually agreed upon naming rights, logo/message on all print and e-mail invitations, and the opportunity for company representatives to host a kiosk on-site. Invitations are mailed and e-mailed to Creighton season ticket holders and sponsors.
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Operation BluejayCreighton University is dedicated to serving the community. In 2013-14, Creighton student-athletes completed over 3,000 community service hours. Through the assistance of sponsors, over 250,000 game vouchers are distributed to schools and organizations each year, giving youth and their families the opportunity to experience a Creighton event, free of charge. Help serve Omaha-area youth by sponsoring Operation Bluejay at one of the following levels:
GOLD SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE: • Company logo on vouchers distributed for two men’s and
women’s basketball, baseball and softball games andone men’s and women’s soccer and volleyball game
• Public address recognition at all major regular seasonhome games
• Recognition in the men’s basketball game program• Recognition in the Operation Bluejay newsletter
SILVER SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE: • Company logo on vouchers distributed for one men’s
and women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s and women’sbasketball, baseball and softball game
• Public address recognition at all major regular seasonhome games
• Recognition in the men’s basketball game program• Recognition in the Operation Bluejay newsletter
BRONZE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE: • Public address recognition at all major regular season
home games• Recognition in the men’s basketball game program• Recognition in the Operation Bluejay newsletter
Bluejay BuddiesBecome a sponsor of Bluejay Buddies - the Creighton’s Kids Club - for all sports.
TITLE SPONSORSHIP: (Sold) Sponsorship includes company logo on all Bluejay Buddy t-shirts (distributed to all Bluejay Buddy members), information brochures, and logo on website.
COMMUNITY PARTNER: Sponsorship includes inclusion in the men’s basketball game program, recognition in a minimum of one mailing to all Bluejay Buddy members, public address opportunities at select home games, and opportunity to provide all Bluejay Buddy members with a special offer and/or coupon.
Billy BluejayPRIVATE APPEARANCE: Billy Bluejay will appear at your company or organizations event. Date(s) must be booked at least three weeks in advance. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY - CASH ONLY
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D.J. Sokol Arena
D.J. Sokol Arena
TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Morrison Stadium
CenturyLink Center Omaha
CU Sports Complex
Athletic FacilitiesCHAMPIONSHIP CENTER
Opening June 2014With two practice basketball courts, state of the art strength and conditioning facility, training room, men’s basketball locker room, hydro therapy room with a underwater treadmill along with an academic learning center for student athletes the Championship Center is the next step in the Athletics Master Plan.
Championship Center
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SPONSORSHIPOPPORTUNITIES
Adrian Rider Tim Callahan Joe Willman
Rachel Grosvenor Tracy Whitfield
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tracy [email protected]