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September 08, 2009 - It’s a fact; most books never sell anywhere near their potential; let alone become bestsellers. Competition is fierce; marketing a book can take lots of money and know how, and gaining visibility is a must.
An author’s dream of reaching as many people as possible with their message may never be realized.
It doesn’t have to be this way! There is a solution. Corporate sponsorships. http://www.streetsmartsmarketing.com/magiccorporatesponsorships.htm
Sponsorship offers unique opportunities to an author that standard marketing alone cannot. It provides the environment to integrate a variety of marketing strategies all at once; to not only build a brand but to drive your brand through sales of your book; increased market reach, and great visibility for you and your book.
Join Kathleen Gage aka The Street Smarts Marketer™ as she interviews Mitch Mortimer on how to secure high quality corporate sponsors for you, your book and your events.
During this highly content driven session you have the unique opportunity to learn from one of the most knowledgeable corporate sponsor experts around.
In this content-driven session you will…
• Find out what sponsorship is and is not
• Gain a full understanding of the benefits and pitfalls of sponsorship
• Discover which programs can benefit you as an author
• Learn why many potential sponsors won’t even review a proposal
• Discover the top 3 mistakes most authors make when trying to get sponsor dollars and how to avoid this
• Find out the best approach to take that some authors are using to secure thousands, even tens of thousands of dollars, in corporate money
• Find out what it takes to get sponsors who buy boatloads of books
• Learn what sponsors are really looking for so you don’t waste your time or theirs
http://www.streetsmartsmarketing.com/magiccorporatesponsorships.htm
About Mitch Mortimer
For years, Author Source President Mitch Mortimer has been working with Fortune 500 companies building multimillion dollar advertising, sponsorship and promotional platforms. With years of experience working in motorsports and NASCAR, the sponsorship haven for Corporate America, his experience is far reaching, from creating in-store retail promotions and integrated internet campaigns to putting on some of the largest attended live events in Canada.
Mitch works with some of today’s most recognized authors as well as many who are recognized within their niche. He understands and knows what companies and clients look for in return for their investment when spending money on advertising and sponsorship.
About Kathleen Gage
Kathleen Gage known as The Street Smarts Marketer™ owns and operates Turning Point, Inc. and Maxwell Publishing. She is an author; an Internet marketing and publicity advisor; and an award-winning keynote speaker.
With more than 30 years of experience in sales, marketing and promotions, Kathleen’s experience ranges from having developed programs for the US Marine Corp to corporate training for organizations such as the LA Sheriff’s Department, AT&T & GTE to now choosing to work primarily with solopreneurs.
Kathleen is a member of the Independent Book Publishers Association and a past president of the National Speakers Association Utah Chapter. In 2004 she was recognized as the top home based business for the State of Utah.
Now living in a rural community in Central Oregon with a menagerie of animals, Kathleen is recognized as one of the leading authorities on how spiritually-minded speakers, authors, coaches and consultants can attract more business, gain better market position and increase their revenues exponentially by applying proven business and utilizing the power of the Internet.
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