Looking for some advice here. Im currently looking into putting together a team or sponsoring riders starting in the summer. Sales have been doing well and we will be adding a ton of more brands and introducing more of our own products this year.
What do riders typically get from retailer/manufacturing companies as perks of being selected? and best way to select these riders? Im looking for talented riders that can promote our business and help get their names out even more. Im talking about all over all 3 IS sites, both ours and thier facebooks etc...
And a little peice of advice for those looking for sponsorships; dont send emails with no structure, slang,spelling errors or saying that you have footage "coming later"...Its an automatic delete lol
If you are looking to possibly sponsor riders, I'd say take a minute to consider what a sponsor actually does.
Don't bombard riders with parts because they will begin to take it for granted and you will get nothing in return. I'd say that when they break stuff and need it replaced, that would be the time to offer them a replacement, provided they have proof of their broken part so not to take advantage. Helping them out in moderation will be more beneficial.
As far as promotion of your company goes, sending riders merchandise such as stickers and t-shirts is a great way to advertise your company. Having a team of riders that are keen to make videos and edits is a big help as well, because it will be a chance for them to showcase your parts that they are riding, as well as slipping in links and logos to enhance advertising. Eventually riders will become more loyal to you as a company and will want to help out more with advertising as opposed to focusing the perks that they receive.
You seem to be right about the language and grammar point though. Riders that can't comprehend English well does not say much for the company.
With all this said, hopefully you will be able to sort out a legit team of riders with the right mind set.