Any one know how to get a sponser?
05-29-2009, 11:21 AM
#61
Spike
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 61
RE: Any one know how to get a sponser?
ORIGINAL: Colorado Luckydog
I just have to ask....What guys have you known, "that had tv shows", that only recieved merchandise instead of money?
Could you please be specific????
ORIGINAL: Ryan Campbell
Most of the guys that I have known that had TV shows etc usually only received merchandise from sponsors instead of money. Getting free binocs, guns and scopes is a cool thing but it doesn't put food on the table. There is some money involved but the guys I have known were usually already fairly well off to begin with.
Most of the guys that I have known that had TV shows etc usually only received merchandise from sponsors instead of money. Getting free binocs, guns and scopes is a cool thing but it doesn't put food on the table. There is some money involved but the guys I have known were usually already fairly well off to begin with.
Could you please be specific????
05-29-2009, 04:25 PM
#62
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Central, Alaska
Posts: 1,774
RE: Any one know how to get a sponser?
I didn't think this thread would last 7 pages, I thought there would be a few comments and this thread would die...
It never ceases to amaze me what we all argue about...LOL
It never ceases to amaze me what we all argue about...LOL
06-02-2009, 09:04 PM
#64
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Huntin' In Colorado
Posts: 2,910
RE: Any one know how to get a sponser?
ORIGINAL: fishguts
Pretty common, actually. Instead of giving cash, sponsors give merchandise that the TV hosts/"pros" then can sell after they've been used on the show. Professional bass anglers buy their boats at asubstantial discount and are required to get new ones each model year. Which means they are responsible for selling their current model.
Pretty common, actually. Instead of giving cash, sponsors give merchandise that the TV hosts/"pros" then can sell after they've been used on the show. Professional bass anglers buy their boats at asubstantial discount and are required to get new ones each model year. Which means they are responsible for selling their current model.
Again, I just have to ask....What recent, successful hunting show is there where they are not making money?? Please be specific. There aren't any, there just aren't. If they are successful, they are making money. That's all there is to it.
06-02-2009, 09:06 PM
#65
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Huntin' In Colorado
Posts: 2,910
RE: Any one know how to get a sponser?
ORIGINAL: 909bowsniper
I didn't think this thread would last 7 pages, I thought there would be a few comments and this thread would die...
It never ceases to amaze me what we all argue about...LOL
I didn't think this thread would last 7 pages, I thought there would be a few comments and this thread would die...
It never ceases to amaze me what we all argue about...LOL
I'm the worlds worst!!! I should have been kicked in the nuts myself for this one!!!
06-03-2009, 06:09 AM
#66
Spike
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 61
RE: Any one know how to get a sponser?
ORIGINAL: Colorado Luckydog
Sorry to bring this back from the dead but I missed the last couple of post.
Again, I just have to ask....What recent, successful hunting show is there where they are not making money?? Please be specific. There aren't any, there just aren't. If they are successful, they are making money. That's all there is to it.
Sorry to bring this back from the dead but I missed the last couple of post.
Again, I just have to ask....What recent, successful hunting show is there where they are not making money?? Please be specific. There aren't any, there just aren't. If they are successful, they are making money. That's all there is to it.
06-03-2009, 09:25 AM
#67
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,616
RE: Any one know how to get a sponser?
ORIGINAL: fishguts
My first suggestion would be to learn how to spell sponsor, instructor and sponsorship. Also, learn proper grammar. How you speak/write will be a reflection of your ability to communicate with the public, which is what a company would pay you to do. There are too many guys just like you who can write in complete sentences. Why should anyone hire you over them?
Honestly, sponsorships aren't what they are cracked up to be. Very, very few people actually get money. Most get a free hat and maybe a few calls and T-shirts and stickers or other low-cost merchandise. The hunters who are paid to promote products are very, very good at what they do. They hunt nearly every day of the season and live on the edge of poverty because they love hunting ducks or deer or elk more than anything else or they are guides--which, come to think of it, are also on the edge of poverty.
There are a million young guys who love to hunt and have strong ethics and a deep respect for the game. They are no different than you. Those who make some money in the hunting industry have outgoing personalities, they work their tails off and are constantly involved in something related to hunting.
My first suggestion would be to learn how to spell sponsor, instructor and sponsorship. Also, learn proper grammar. How you speak/write will be a reflection of your ability to communicate with the public, which is what a company would pay you to do. There are too many guys just like you who can write in complete sentences. Why should anyone hire you over them?
Honestly, sponsorships aren't what they are cracked up to be. Very, very few people actually get money. Most get a free hat and maybe a few calls and T-shirts and stickers or other low-cost merchandise. The hunters who are paid to promote products are very, very good at what they do. They hunt nearly every day of the season and live on the edge of poverty because they love hunting ducks or deer or elk more than anything else or they are guides--which, come to think of it, are also on the edge of poverty.
There are a million young guys who love to hunt and have strong ethics and a deep respect for the game. They are no different than you. Those who make some money in the hunting industry have outgoing personalities, they work their tails off and are constantly involved in something related to hunting.
06-04-2009, 08:38 AM
#68
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Audubon & Red Rock, Penna.
Posts: 4,472
RE: Any one know how to get a sponser?
if PL33 were to send a letter like that trying to find a sponsor, it would go in the garbage can.
Hey Penguin - why don't you and a buddy film some hunts, edit them, narrate them with as much excitement as you can and submit them. That might get you some exposure. Even if they don't pay you at first, just them taking an interest would be a great start.
If they get back to you, with an offer or not, offer to help out with anything and everything for free.
The line for dream jobs is a long one. You need some kind of way to the front.
It's definitely a long shot, but you never know until you try.
Oh yeah, as you are young, maybe angle your hunting videos towards the youth. That maybe a niche the companies would like to fill. Especially with declining hunter recruitment.
06-04-2009, 03:33 PM
#69
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: TN
Posts: 2,089
RE: Any one know how to get a sponser?
ORIGINAL: Charlie P
Cluckydog, I have to agree with fish guts, if PL33 were to send a letter like that trying to find a sponsor, it would go in the garbage can. Maybe PL33 would have used spellcheck before sending it someone I would hope so.
It seems lie the best way to get a sponsor is still "who you know."
Cluckydog, I have to agree with fish guts, if PL33 were to send a letter like that trying to find a sponsor, it would go in the garbage can. Maybe PL33 would have used spellcheck before sending it someone I would hope so.
It seems lie the best way to get a sponsor is still "who you know."
I think you forgot to take your own advice!
06-04-2009, 06:40 PM
#70
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Huntin' In Colorado
Posts: 2,910
RE: Any one know how to get a sponser?
ORIGINAL: bwhunter501
You know alot of people dislike this post of fishguts but you know that is 100% true wether people like it or not. that is how it is in the real world today and it is hard to get sponsorships and really the only way that you have a chance at getting anything worthwhile in a sponsorship is if you are filming and are going to endorce their product to make them more money. i have talked to several people that are on tv today and people from the sportsmans channel and to get those good sponsors and any sponsors worth anything you have to show them that you can make it happen year after year not just by yourself but on film.
You know alot of people dislike this post of fishguts but you know that is 100% true wether people like it or not. that is how it is in the real world today and it is hard to get sponsorships and really the only way that you have a chance at getting anything worthwhile in a sponsorship is if you are filming and are going to endorce their product to make them more money. i have talked to several people that are on tv today and people from the sportsmans channel and to get those good sponsors and any sponsors worth anything you have to show them that you can make it happen year after year not just by yourself but on film.
I don't think fishguts is a bad guy, I just think the very first line of his post insulted the kid. Go back and read it. Telling him to learn to spell and use proper grammer, come on! I spell chit on here wrong all the time. If someone told me to learn to spell or I would never be successful, I would tell them to @#$% off and so would most of the rest of you. You guys think the kid should just take it.However, I'm so done with this thread but it's been a good one!
