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HEAD OF THE CHARLES REGATTA54TH EDITION | OCTOBER 20-21, 2018
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> THOUSANDS OF SPECTATORS> 11,000 COMPETITORS> 2,000 VOLUNTEERS
ARE YOU READY? A WORLD-CLASS EVENT IS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
STARTING IN THE BASIN >
The Head Of The Charles® is the world’s largest two day regatta
Supported by Governor Charlie Baker, Mayor Martin Walsh
One of New England’s top 3 attended annual events (Boston Marathon & Boston Fourth of July)
Tens of thousands of spectators Regatta weekend 11,000 athletes from 25+ countries
2,000 volunteers
1 million+ unique web site visitors
5.5 billion+ global media impression reach
$7+ million advertising equivalency
DESTINATION: BOSTONHANDS ON ACCESS TO BOSTON...AND THE WORLD
STARTING IN THE BASIN >
Strong local interest: more than 50% of spectators live within 5 mile radius of Boston
Destination event: 87% of competitors travel 100+ miles to compete in the Regatta
Major economic impact: $55 million per year to local restaurants, hotels and local businesses
Largest on site audience of any rowing event in the world
VERY SMART PEOPLEHIGHLY-EDUCATED AUDIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA >
Over 800+ schools,universities and organizations come to compete
From Ivy League to NCAA - 70% have an undergraduate degree - 32% have a post-graduate degree - 9% have a doctorate degree
Ideal spectrum of ages - 26% under 19 - 28% between 20-29 - 14% between 30-39 - 12% between 40-49 - 20% over 50
85% are more likely to select sponsor products
79% appreciated sponsors more than competitors because of their commitment to Regatta
AN AFFLUENT CROWDACCOMPLISHED AND LOYAL AUDIENCE
OLYMPIANS MINGLE WITH REGATTA GUESTS >
32% earn more than $100,000 annually
14% earn more than $150,000 annually
51% own retirement or investment accounts
84% of audience attends with a peer group - Mean group size is over 3 people - More than half the audience returns every
year - Average spend per person is over $321 for
the weekend
Influential Decision Makers
- 48% have budget authority over corporate or business expenditures
- 24% are heads of business
Community Leaders
- 76% volunteer for non-profit organizations - 37% serve as a volunteer committee
chairs or on a Board of Directors
3 MILES OF VENUESBOSTON & CAMBRIDGE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
START
FINISH
B OSTONAL L STON
CAMBR I DGE
Cambridge Boat ClubRegatta Headquarters
Athlete Launch Site
Attager Row:Rowing & Fitness Expo
Hospitality Row Weld Exhibition
Launch Site
Reunion Village by Delta Air Lines
Eliot Bridge Enclosureby Aston Martin
DowntownBoston
Weeks Hospitality
JFK Venue TBD
VENUES
ATTAGER ROW:ROWING & FITNESS EXPO> SALES & EXHIBITION AREA
HOSPITALITY ROW> PRIVATE TENTS IN HEART OF THE ATHLETE AREA
ELIOT BRIDGE ENCLOSUREBY ASTON MARTIN> TICKETED HOSPITALITY TENT
DIRECTORS’ TENT AT THE CAMBRIDGE BOAT CLUB> VIP ENTERTAINMENT AT THE MARQUEE VIEWING AREA
WELD EXHIBITION> CORPORATE SAMPLING & SALES AREA, LARGE SCALE DISPLAYS
REUNION VILLAGE BY DELTA AIR LINES> ALUMNI GATHERING AREA & BEER GARDEN
WEEKS HOSPITALITY> THE MOST PRIVATE HOSPITALITY AREA AVAILABLE
ATTAGER ROW: ROWING & FITNESS EXPORETAIL DESTINATION FOR ATHLETES AND SPECTATORS
ATTAGER ROW RETAIL3-DAY SALES DESTINATION ROWING & FITNESS EXPO
FOOT TRAFFIC AT THE ATTAGER ROW VENUE >
Athlete central at the HOCR, main retail destination with Brooks Brothers & New Balance flagship pop-up shops
35+ rowing gear and boat manufacturers plus corporate sponsors
75,000+ visitors per day (athletes, parents, alumni & spectators)
Operational center of the Regatta with over 75% of athletes/boats launching and landing from this area
Main tent functions at athlete registration, awards ceremonies and the Saturday Night Reception
ATTAGER ROW - MAIN TENTOPERATIONS HEADQUARTERS CENTRALLY LOCATED
THE ATTAGER ROW MAIN ATHLETE TENT >
The Attager Row main tent is the heart of athlete interaction at the Regatta
The main tent hosts: Athlete Registration, Four (4) Official Awards Ceremonies, Athlete Weigh-In and the Saturday Night Reception
Turn-key branding and activation packages available within the beautiful sail cloth tent that is fully floored and carpeted
Set 20’ back from the river the tent offers amazing views of the race course
WELD EXHIBITION & REUNION VILLAGESAMPLING DESTINATION
WELD EXHIBITION DISPLAYCORPORATE SAMPLING AND DISPLAY AREA
TWO FULL DAYS OF SHOULDER TO SHOULDER CROWDS >
The can’t miss stop of any national 4th quarter tour
The highest traffic venue at the Regatta for corporate sampling and product display at the HOCR
100,000+ attendees per day due to close proximity to Harvard Square
Spaces available from 10’ x 10’ to parking for multiple 18-wheelers
2017 partners included: Yakima, Shell Fuel Rewards, Lundberg Family Farms, 5-Hour Energy, Frito-Lay, Whole Foods Market, Tufts Health Plan, Sahale Snacks and many more!
Additional photos: HERE
REUNION VILLAGEYOUNG ALUMNI DESTINATION & BEER GARDEN
ONE OF THE BEST VIEWING AREAS IS REUNION VILLAGE >
Presented by Delta Air Lines for 2018
4,000+ attendees per day
35+ alumni organizations reserve 10x10 spaces to congregate at the event in addition to being open to the public
Wine & spirit partnerships available (Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is the Official Beer)
HOSPITALITY ROW & ELIOT BRIDGE ENCLOSUREPRIVATE ENTERTAINMENT IN THE HEART OF THE EXPO
PRIVATE HOSPITALITY TENTEXCLUSIVE CLIENT ENTERTAINMENT & EXCLUSIVE AMENITIES
THE BNY MELLON TENT FROM ABOVE >
Private hospitality tents to entertain clients, colleagues and guests
Located upstream of the Eliot Bridge near the race course Finish Line
Hospitality Row is located steps from Attager Row, the main athlete staging area
Current & past partners have included: The Lenox Hotel, BNY Mellon, Fast Enterprises, National Rowing Foundation, etc...
ELIOT BRIDGE ENCLOSURETHE “SKYBOX” HOSPITALITY DESTINATION
SEATING AREA INSIDE THE ELIOT BRIDGE ENCLOSURE >
Presented by Aston Martin
400+ attendees per day including parents, international athletes and masters (age 30+) competitors
Tent is fully catered with light breakfast and luncheon buffet with beverages, beer and wine available
Turn-key tent branding including optional marketing space directly across the foot path from tent
Historic presenting sponsors include: Delta Air Line, Celebrity Cruises and Land Rover
PROPRIETARY EVENTSPRESENTING RIGHTS AVAILABLE
SATURDAY NIGHT RECEPTIONDRINKS! BY THE CHARLES
THE 2015 SATURDAY NIGHT RECEPTION CROWD >
Sponsorship opportunities available for the Saturday Night Reception at the main athlete tent at the Attager Row venue
Created in 2015 over 650+ guests attended the inaugural reception hosted from 6PM - 930PM
Dynamic cross section of young alumni, master rowers, international competitors and event volunteers
DIRECTORS’ VIP TENT THE DESTINATION BY THE CHARLES
THE BEST VIEW ALONG THE RACE COURSE >
By invitation only VIP tent located adjacent to the Cambridge Boat Club, Regatta headquarters
Entertain guests, clients, friends and family and network with key sponsors and local Boston companies
Tent partners include: Brooks Brothers, Sentient Jets, Fidelity, Normandy Real Estate, Towerstream, Boston Celtics, Land Rover, EMC, etc...
The best spot to watch racing at the Eliot Bridge including reserved tables, hardwood floors, fully catered, beer & wine
Complimentary breakfast and full buffet luncheon provided by Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Additional photos: HERE
OFF PROPERTY EVENTSBEYOND THE BANKS OF THE RIVERS
NEW BALANCE PRODUCT LAUNCH AT THE TANNERY >
Extend visibility year-round with off property events
Brooks Brothers christened a custom rowing shell in 2014 on City Hall Plaza with Mayor Marty Walsh (pictured)
New Balance product launch celebration at local stores/restaurants including: The Tannery, New Balance Boylston St & Solas Bar & Grill at The Lenox Hotel
REGATTA CONCERTMUSIC ON THE CHARLES
THE CONCERT CROWD >
Presenting sponsorship available for proprietary concert event (last active in 2007)
Attracts an additional 50,000+ spectators to the downstream area at the Weeks Footbridge
Regatta to work with Official Radio Partner, Greater Media Boston to support concert musical talent
Presenting sponsorship includes turn-key branding, advertising, stage, sound, etc...
BENEFITS RECAPTHE HOCR OPPORTUNITY ROOTED IN BOSTON HISTORY
1969
BENEFITS OVERVIEWRECAP THE HOCR OPPORTUNITY
Sponsoring the Head Of The Charles Regatta gives: - Exposure and access to the third largest event in New England - Tens of thousands of captive, affluent, smart people - On and off-site brand presence and engagement
Audience reach: – Unparalleled “touch ability” factor for products & services - Ideal combination of local, national and international attendees - Mean age of 33 years, well-educated, 32% with $100K+ earnings - Thousands of influential business & community leaders - Hundreds of top-tier US educational institutions represented
Brand exposure: - Citywide brand exposure via outdoor, print & broadcast - Guaranteed national & international media coverage - Millions of media impressions worldwide with $7-million ad equivalency - Year-round online exposure with 2.4+ million ad impressions - Head Of The Charles brand alliance & imagery
1975
PAST PARTNERS THE 2017 HOCR WAS SUPPORTED BY:
PREMIER SPONSORS
OFFICIAL REGATTA SPONSORS
OFFICIAL REGATTA PATRONS
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Fred SchochExecutive [email protected](617) 868 5048
Mason D. CoxAssistant [email protected](617) 868 6122
Head Of The Charles RegattaOctober 20-21, 2018