Thursday, 11 July 2013

Increase Game Attendance With Sports Inflatables

By Stacey Massey


Promotion is an important part of high school, college and professional sports. Without it, there would be no way to increase crowd attendance. Without fans in the seats, it is impossible to generate money for the sports program and over time the program starts to suffer. Sports inflatables are a great promotional tool that draw new people out to games for entertainment.

Inflatable sports tunnels are very popular in high school and college level sporting events. They are often seen used during football, soccer, basketball, and hockey games. The home team runs down the tunnel during their entrance and bursts forth on to the playing area. The entrance is usually surprising and immediately brings fans to their feet with loud cheers.

Local sponsor ads can be posted on the inflatable tunnel, which gives them increased exposure. A fun piece of equipment for the fans also becomes an effective marketing tool at the same time. Sponsors pay to have their ads displayed, which increased the generated income for the program.

Inflatable tents are another popular choice for all levels of sporting events. They are quick to setup and provide an instant setting for a fan celebration, or a place to let some of the players interact with fans and sign autographs. They too come with the ability to place advertisements on them, which further increases the exposure you can offer potential sponsors.

Inflatable batting cages are often seen set up near baseball games. These interactive options allow the fans to show off their skills and participate in a fun activity. A fee can be charged for this activity or it can be used as a means of giving away prizes. Some great prize options include free tickets, team gear and of course cash. These types of activities can draw out a large crowd and get them more involved with a team, which in turn fills the stands.

Inflatables are convenient enough to use during home or away games. Once deflated and folded up, they are small to transport. While on the road, they can provide a boost to visiting team attendance. Home game sales are always much easier to get and have the greatest financial benefit, but teams still need their fans while they are playing in other cities.

The media also loves events that feature inflatables. By setting up items like a tunnel and a tent for a meet and greet, you are more likely to grab media attention and increase the team's exposure. Being featured on the news is an excellent way to increase exposure and get more people interested in attending games.

Sports inflatables are an inexpensive marketing tool that can give many years of fun entertainment and promotion. When properly cared for and stored, they will last a very long time before needing replaced. They create a fun experience for fans and can be used as an exciting interactive tool for game attendees of every age. They can also create a sizeable income through sponsor advertisements. Many new sponsors could be located by presenting this new form of advertising option.




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