August 27, 2007
Sponsorscape.com
Attn: Potential Sponsors
RE: REQUESTING SPONSORSHIP FOR MIDEM 2008
Dear Sir or Madame:
As we have attended various music and other types of events, we have noticed your company’s name or other companies on the same level sponsoring up and coming businesses. Therefore, we would like to ask for sponsorship for the MIDEM 2008 Music Convention. The MIDEM 2008 Music Convention will take place in CannesFrance, January 27 through January 31. This is a great opportunity to create growth for our company.
We represent Gospel/Christian Contemporary music artists and our presence at the convention will allow us to display our continuous charisma, increase our involvement, as well as communication with music executives and artists. The opportunity will assist in efficiently, coordinating multiple pending activities. In addition, the opportunity will contribute to the growth of our company that empowers the artist.
God’s grace has opened Heaven’s windows allowing us to believe in integrity and loyalty, which your company genuinelyrepresents.
We are asking for your financial support to exhibit and travel to France allowing us to “LIVE OUR DREAM! If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We thank you in advance for your consideration and assistance.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Gandy
Carolyn Gandy, COO
Saved by the Lord’s Music Records
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Executive Summary
Saved by the Lord’s Music Records(SLM) is seeking sponsorship for MIDEM in Cannes, France, 2008. MIDEM is the world’s premier music convention and one of the world’s largest platforms for the music industry. Music executives and artists come together solely for the purpose of creating, maintain current relationship, generating new business, and discovering new talent. MIDEM is scheduled for January 27 – 31, 2008. This venue is the broadest spectrum of music genres in the world. In addition, MIDEM promotes to over 9,481of the music industry’s top executives and artists who represent over 4,605 companies from 91 different countries
SLMis seeking to impact the presence ofGospel/Christian Contemporary music at MIDEM. SLM will be one of the first Christian record labels to have a pavilion in over forty-years. Our goal is to increase the presence of Gospel/Christian Contemporary music domestically and internationally.
We are seeking Seventy Thousand US Dollars, ($70,000.00)for our Gospel/Christian Contemporary Music Pavilion. Please see the line item budget on page 12, which totals $63,129.92. These funds will cover travel, hotel, booth, marketing materials, as well as all miscellaneous expenses, which will be covered by the difference of the actual budget and sponsorship request, different is $6,870.08.
History of Saved by the Lord’s Music Records
SLM was initially established as a secular label in 1986 by founderStan Gibson. After soul searching and God’s grace, Stan new his destiny was to promote religious based music. During his spiritual renewing Stan also realized the unique niche and began to experience the powerful spiritual growth that Gospel and contemporary Christian music was bringing forth. In 2002, Stan Gibson re-established Saved by the Lord’s Music Records as a label that exclusively records Christian music. Stan began work on a mission assigned to him by God and wanted the message clearly stated in Christian music to transcend the boundaries of the church and international man made borders.
SLM now has a host of artists with varying styles and they use everything from hip hop to contemporary rock to bring forth the very important message of good news and hope for mankind. The artists on this Label represent the heart and soul of what the Lord’s music is all about.
ARTIST’S PROFILES
Eric Diaz
“Rendido a Ti”
Over the course of the years, God has enabled and equipped Eric Diaz to be a very successful Worship leader. He has been leading worship at AngelusTempleHispanicFoursquareChurch for about ten years now, and his hunger to worship continues to grow.
Vitamin F
“Nothing by Comparison”
Vitamin F's eclectic style is one of a kind! With smooth vocals and beautiful instrumental styles, Vitamin F is well on its way to becoming a chart-smashing artist!
THE NET MUSIC COMPILATION
This is a compilation of a talented group of artists, all stemming from a worship team from Angeles Temple Hispanic. If you're looking for variety, then look no further!
ARTIST’S PROFILES
Neal Jones
“Stepping Out in Power”
Listeners will experience worship, praise, prayer, and power in this distinctly crisp and pure album. Neal expresses a deep anointing with each life-changing lyric. This Album encourages, comforts and uplifts the soul.
Mary Courtney
“He’s Leading the Way”
Mary Courtney is one of the leading Christian singers in the industry today, paving the way with her album, "He's Leading the Way” she has proven to be a truly anointed woman of God.
Aaron Sidwell
“Home”
Aaron Sidwell is a 24-year-old singer and songwriter who has been singing in churches since he was 13 years old. His album gives an awesome testimony of faith and hope in world filled with adversity.
Joseph Edwards & Reverence
“Only What You Do For Christ Will Last”
It's the latest from Joseph Edwards and Reverence! This soul-inspiring record will have listeners hooked from the very first track.
According to MIDEM, “Never has there been such demand for music. By putting you in direct contact with nearly 10,000 music and technology professionals from over 90 different countries, MIDEM connects you with the players matching this unprecedented demand. This January, delegates from the recording, publishing, live, digital, mobile and branding sectors will gather in Cannes to do deals, network, learn and check out new talent.”
THINK GLOBAL(participant breakdown)
MIDEM also now hosts a vibrant selection of over 50 national and regional pavilions, representing over 1,600 companies.
Since 1967, Midem has been bringing together key music industry decision-makers and performers from all over the world to meet under one roof and conduct business. The scope of opportunity has permitted MIDEM has long been the market of reference for music executives and performer who are seriously looking to sign deals. The market has three components: the bustling trade show area of 10,000 square meters with over 400 exhibitors on four floors: the Midem concert series with 55 concerts showcasing well over 200 groups, soloists and DJ’s; and the Midem conferences with 15 top level panels where the most pressing global music industry issues are discussed and debated. There are many ways to advertise your company at Midem such as ads in the Pre-Midem News, the Midem Guide
Rationale
The purpose of SLM attending MIDEM 2008 is to:
Heighten the world’s awareness of the message Christian music generates.
Introduce upcoming artists to the international music market.
Secure domestic and international distribution deals.
License finished masters for domestic or international sales.
Acquire or possible sell of publishing rights.
Initiate or acceptdomestic and international business contacts.
Reach
SLM will use any and all resources as an opportunity to market Gospel/Christian Contemporary as a whole and the company’s licensing and distribution services at MIDEM. They will take the following measures to ensure that their trip to MIDEM is effective by accomplishing the following:
Handing out samples of artist’s music throughout the course of the event.
Setting up listening stations for executives and artists who visitSLM’s booth.
Host a performance during the course of MIDEM.
Introduce new artist(s) and music during SLM concert at MIDEM.
Attending various music business conferences offered by MIDEM.
Handout informative marketing tools on SLMlicensing and distribution services.
Benefits to Sponsors
As a sponsor, your company’s product(s) or service(s) can be promoted at the SLM Pavilion. Being a sponsor will allow your company’s name or products to be displayed with thesame uttermost integrity and respect it is associated. Sponsoring our company at MIDEM will allow 9,481 of the music industry’s top executives and artists who represent over 4,605 companies from over 91 countries worldwide to see your company in a different venue. This will assist in your company’s goal for maximum marketability. We have created three packages that your company can sponsor SAVED BY THE LORD’S MUSIC RECORDS. We have included everything that we feel will make your company supporting our endeavor a win /win situation.
How Do I Register My Company
Simply send in the attached form with your payment. You may pay in full or any partial payment via our Pay-Pal account, please contact us for account information. Payment of $8,809.42will secure ourspace and the stand but registration will not be fully processed until payment has been received in full. We regret that registration fees are not refundable.
Any installments is preferred by October 15, 2007and if you choose to make any additional sponsorship funding, please no later then the November 30, 2007. We ask you to consider our sponsorship with the uttermost urgency due to better placement upon earlier registration. Better placement will assist with maximizing exposure and decrease any associated fees. The deadline for publication in the MIDEM Guide is December 15th. Registering is possible, considering space is still available. However, there is no guarantee your name will appear in the MIDEM Guide, but may appear in the Supplement Guide.
(A full listing of companies at MIDEM 2008 with contact names, addresses and phone numbers will be provided, which will allow you further market your company).
Midem 2008, Exhibiting Proposal
Stand Package Includes:
- 4 registrations (additional registrations are 520.00 per person, untilDecember 21; late registration cost per person 780.00 per person)
- Company & delegate listings in the Midem guide and virtual database known as Midemworld (new online matchmaking tool)
- Partitioning walls
- Company sign above stand
- Basic electricity
- Telephone
- HIFI System
- Diagrams of a 6 unit stand (an office can be built within space)
Saved by the Lord’s Music RecordsMIDEM Goals
Presenting sponsors will be given premier acknowledgement in event advertisement, public relations, and promotions.
Company preferred promotional tag printed on all of SLM marketing materials used at MIDEM, which will be circulated to over 9,481,participants, 4,605 companies from over 91 countries worldwide.
Allow sponsor to have limited items displayed or marketing materials promoted during the convention to assist with sponsors’ marketing goals.
Company name and logo placed on SLM website as our sponsor for MIDEM 2008
Sponsor’s logo on SLM’s display banner located above the booth throughout the course of MIDEM.
Company name mentioned in MIDEM promotional materials and live presentations.
Full-page advertisement in all of SLM programs for MIDEM.
Access to SLM’s database created at MIDEM.
Contact Information
For more information or to sponsor Saved by the Lord’s Music Record’s Christian Pavilion at MIDEM 2008, please contact:
Carolyn, Saved by the Lord’s Music Records,
1100 Glendale Ave. Ste. 116
Los Angeles, CA, 90026-3203
Phone: (330) 329-3507 or (213) 353 - 9780
Fax: (330) 784-9507
E-Mail:
SLM Records Line Item Budget for MIDEM 2008
Boothand registration 17,618.84
Booth set-up 2,500.00
Equipment 1,000.00
Banners (3) 450.00
Catalogs (3,500) 2,011.08
Postcard (10,000) 350.00
Promotional tools 19,960.00
TOTAL$43,889.92
TRAVEL/LODGING
Airfare (4 people) 12,240.00
Hotel (5 days 2 rooms, men and women) 7,000.00
TOTAL$19,240.00
GRAND TOTAL$63,129.92
Saved by the Lord’s Music Records’ Family would like to thank you for your time and consideration on this matter. We are very excited about expanding the boundaries of gospel music as a ministry and as a business. Please support us in our efforts.
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