Indy Title Sponsor

expatinvancouver · 23-07-2012, 07:51 PM

I know it's a pie in the sky idea, but maybe it gets the discussion going. Perhaps with CNOOC purchasing Nexxen Energy, they might be interested in sponsoring the Edmonton Indy for several years to gain some good publicity?

Bill · 23-07-2012, 08:05 PM

^ Good idea, but same applies to all other Alberta-based corporations.

Perhaps if the Indy was held in Calgary, as opposed to Edmonton, there would be more corporate support?

jbubble · 23-07-2012, 09:40 PM

It is screw ups of previous promoters that as stained the Indy name in Edmonton. It will be gone after next year.

IanO · 23-07-2012, 09:54 PM

That's the spirit.

McBoo · 23-07-2012, 09:57 PM

Part of not having head offices.

Canadian Airlines Arena followed by Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary.

Molson Centre in Montreal. Rogers in Toronto (Vancouver was an interesting stretch, wish more would look at that).

Air Canada Centre, Toronto (okay, Montreal is the titular hq for AC, but operationally, it's TO)

Edmonton, we've had this title sponsor problem at Rexall, aka Skyreach - unless an owner steps up - big issue.

That said, there should be less-than-title sponsors looking for presence on the track (other than the lonely EDMONTON.COM) - not sure Octane's strategy, other than to be ineffective on the sponsorship front.

EIA? Port Alberta? CN? You'd have to know (or care less) about the local landscape.

jbubble · 23-07-2012, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by IanO

That's the spirit.

Talk to Edmontons business community and you will see my point.

Hilman · 23-07-2012, 11:18 PM

So you have talked to the Edmonton business community and they all said no?

The_Cat · 23-07-2012, 11:22 PM

Edmonton Journal story:

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/busin...771/story.html

jbubble · 24-07-2012, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Hilman

So you have talked to the Edmonton business community and they all said no?

Yes of course. I know them all personally.

Get real, not sure what you beef is with me but you constantly attack and bully.

EscoffierLivesOn · 24-07-2012, 12:43 AM

If the Edmonton Indy cannot attract a large corporate sponsor, why would it survive beyond 2013? With IndyCar wanting to get back into Vancouver, and Quebec City heavily pursuing a place on the circuit, Edmonton's race could be in jeopardy if a corporate sponsor is not gained.

Hilman · 24-07-2012, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jbubble

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Originally Posted by Hilman

So you have talked to the Edmonton business community and they all said no?

Yes of course. I know them all personally.

Get real, not sure what you beef is with me but you constantly attack and bully.

My beef is negative posters who constantly spew out things they know nothing about, please enlighten us why it will be gone after next year?

jbubble · 24-07-2012, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Hilman

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Originally Posted by jbubble

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Originally Posted by Hilman

So you have talked to the Edmonton business community and they all said no?

Yes of course. I know them all personally.

Get real, not sure what you beef is with me but you constantly attack and bully.

My beef is negative posters who constantly spew out things they know nothing about, please enlighten us why it will be gone after next year?

I am not negative, simply stating my opinion as I thought what this place is for. I choose to have my own views rather than be a sheep. Also you do not know who I am and what I do or do not know, but always jump to the conclusion that if it is different from your view then it must be wrong.

Why will It be gone after next? Well only one year left on contract. City desire to develop ECCA lands. Lack of strong corporate sponsership or participation. The millions of dollars the city has already sunk into the venture.

Don't get me wrong. It is a great event and some core supporters, I would prefer it say. But it is know being run by a business, it needs to be profitable for it stay and based on comments from Octane and a few facts, my opinion is next year will be the last

Hilman · 24-07-2012, 07:22 AM

You aren't negative yet your two posts before this were both negative

MrOilers · 24-07-2012, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jbubble

I am not negative, simply stating my opinion as I thought what this place is for.

If you are just stating your opinion, try stating things like opinions (i.e. beginning your opinion statements with words like "I think", "I believe", "in my opinion", etc.). Nobody has any problem with that. Otherwise, you are simply stating claims like they are facts.

THAT is why people jumped down your throat.

jbubble · 24-07-2012, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Hilman

You aren't negative yet your two posts before this were both negative

Well, you should preface that with, "in my opinion".

Not sure how stating that the two previous organizers failed miserably and had to be bailed out by the City for millions of dollars is being negative, since it is fact. But I guess in your world even that was great for City!

jbubble · 24-07-2012, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MrOilers

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Originally Posted by jbubble

I am not negative, simply stating my opinion as I thought what this place is for.

If you are just stating your opinion, try stating things like opinions (i.e. beginning your opinion statements with words like "I think", "I believe", "in my opinion", etc.). Nobody has any problem with that. Otherwise, you are simply stating claims like they are facts.

THAT is why people jumped down your throat.

Thanks for the grammar lesson. Perhaps there should be an automatic insertion of words like "I think", "I believe", "in my opinion", etc. since most of the comments in forums are opinions.

Alex.L · 24-07-2012, 08:31 AM

In no particular order PCL, Stantec, CWB, AIMco, Servus, Matrikon, ATB, Finning, Epcor, Fountain Tire, Booster Juice, Pizza 73, Westjet, LubeX, and Intact need to be courted for various levels of sponsorship if they haven't been already.

Fountain Tire Pit Lane, for example.

soycd · 24-07-2012, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ander

In no particular order PCL, Stantec, CWB, AIMco, Servus, Matrikon, ATB, Finning, Epcor, Fountain Tire, Booster Juice, Pizza 73, Westjet, LubeX, and Intact need to be courted for various levels of sponsorship if they haven't been already.

Fountain Tire Pit Lane, for example.

For Example -> Finning International Speedway

Alex.L · 24-07-2012, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by soycd

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Originally Posted by Ander

In no particular order PCL, Stantec, CWB, AIMco, Servus, Matrikon, ATB, Finning, Epcor, Fountain Tire, Booster Juice, Pizza 73, Westjet, LubeX, and Intact need to be courted for various levels of sponsorship if they haven't been already.

Fountain Tire Pit Lane, for example.

For Example -> Finning International Speedway

There you go. Was the course named anything this year?

IanO · 24-07-2012, 09:01 AM

Pretty sure the driver's named it awesome.

bolo · 24-07-2012, 09:36 AM

Didn't Allstream pick up the title sponsorship at the last minute?

KenL2 · 24-07-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Ander

In no particular order PCL, Stantec, CWB, AIMco, Servus, Matrikon, ATB, Finning, Epcor, Fountain Tire, Booster Juice, Pizza 73, Westjet, LubeX, and Intact need to be courted for various levels of sponsorship if they haven't been already.

Fountain Tire Pit Lane, for example.

Too freakin funny, I just posted the damn near same list in the Indy thread, maybe we can combine the two threads or something since they are getting inter realted.

Excellent list and totally agree did Octane even knock on the door I have a good analogy of Edmonton's corporate culture in the other indy thread, that I think Octane has just plain misjudged

http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum...519#post454519

Replacement · 24-07-2012, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Hilman

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Originally Posted by jbubble

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Originally Posted by Hilman

So you have talked to the Edmonton business community and they all said no?

Yes of course. I know them all personally.

Get real, not sure what you beef is with me but you constantly attack and bully.

My beef is negative posters who constantly spew out things they know nothing about, please enlighten us why it will be gone after next year?

So in other words by your detection of who is negative, or who you feel "know nothing" you can engage in clear stated agenda in denouncing others posts in the forum.

You even feel comfortable stating this agenda clearly on a moderated board.

Interesting.

Maybe some futher thought on how positive a contribution that is to a forum.

Especially one that bleeds members as quickly as it attains them.

imo posts that are negative responses to others are also negative.

Alex.L · 24-07-2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by KenL2

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Originally Posted by Ander

In no particular order PCL, Stantec, CWB, AIMco, Servus, Matrikon, ATB, Finning, Epcor, Fountain Tire, Booster Juice, Pizza 73, Westjet, LubeX, and Intact need to be courted for various levels of sponsorship if they haven't been already.

Fountain Tire Pit Lane, for example.

Too freakin funny, I just posted the damn near same list in the Indy thread, maybe we can combine the two threads or something since they are getting inter realted.

Excellent list and totally agree did Octane even knock on the door I have a good analogy of Edmonton's corporate culture in the other indy thread, that I think Octane has just plain misjudged

http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum...519#post454519

haha I swear I didn't even see that. Your list is solid though. Lots on there that I missed

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Originally Posted by KenL2

By the way where are PCL, Stantec, Lockerbie, KBR, Suncor(Suncor was recently very connected to Sunoco the offical Fuel Supplier to IndyCar), Syncrude, Shaw, Telus, WorleyParsons, Jacobs, Rona, Home Depot, Loews, BestBuy, Save-on, Sobeys, Superstore, Acklands, Gregg Distributors....... didn't see them there, did Octane approach? These seem simple to me, Open a phone book Octane start calling, make the effort!!

It should not be that hard to secure at least a handful of the ones listed. I understand that title sponsorship is an very expensive venture, but many of these companies definitely have pockets deep enough to take it on.

It doesn't even have to be limited to companies that operate or are based here. In fact it might be better if it is a company out of left field with a broader market. Go after the big fish!

MrOilers · 24-07-2012, 11:30 AM

With the huge TV ratings the race got last year I am a bit surprised the race didn't have a big sponser this time.

I bet Octane probably didn't try very hard. I mean, it's up to them to sell the race to potential advertisers/sponsors, right?

howie · 24-07-2012, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Cat

Edmonton Journal story:

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/busin...771/story.html

Well, if nothing else, it seems EEDC has been awakened from its torpor. Let's hope it can last.

expatinvancouver · 24-07-2012, 09:45 PM

I mentioned CNOOC as they are about to establish a head office in Cangary. However they could use some publicity, and show they are part of the community here, by sponsoring the Indy. They need government approval to buy Nexxen, hence the good publicity. Yes there are other local firms, who could be approached, but I was trying to expand the box.

RichardS · 27-07-2012, 03:26 PM

...IMO...and I said it in another thread...

The lack of certainty in this event is a major issue for sponsors. I know from the RWE side of things I am having issues as many want to ensure their investment is a long term relationship. This way they get traction with the name recognition they are buying....

...key example is with the title sponsorship in the Soap Box Derby/Go Kit Derby. Capital Power became the title sponsor once they saw that we plan to host this event long term, regardless of the status of the Indy itself. Indeed, many aspects of RWE are designed to last regardless of the Indy...

HOWEVER...

...those same aspects are severly hampered by the lack of an Indy...for it is the draw that we can build on...and consequently bring more to Indy in return...

...no more Indy drivers party...no more NASCAR drivers party...some of the charity events would go away...etc...

Soap Box alone won't demand every rental car in the city, or vastly increase the occupancy rate and ADR of the hotels...but Indy did this year...

23-07-2012, 07:51 PM	#1
expatinvancouver Partially Addicted to C2E Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC	Indy Title Sponsor I know it's a pie in the sky idea, but maybe it gets the discussion going. Perhaps with CNOOC purchasing Nexxen Energy, they might be interested in sponsoring the Edmonton Indy for several years to gain some good publicity? __________________ You can take the man out of Edmonton, but you can't take Edmonton out of the heart.

23-07-2012, 08:05 PM	#2
Bill Addicted to C2E Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Edmonton	^ Good idea, but same applies to all other Alberta-based corporations. Perhaps if the Indy was held in Calgary, as opposed to Edmonton, there would be more corporate support? __________________ How many times have I said to myself, "I feel like a yo-yo"

23-07-2012, 09:40 PM	#3
jbubble Partially Addicted to C2E Join Date: Jan 2012	It is screw ups of previous promoters that as stained the Indy name in Edmonton. It will be gone after next year. Last edited by jbubble; 23-07-2012 at 09:49 PM..

23-07-2012, 09:54 PM	#4
IanO Addicted to C2E Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Edmonton	That's the spirit. __________________ inspiration or mediocrity www.decl.org Ottawa-Edmonton-Vancouver-Edmonton

23-07-2012, 09:57 PM	#5
McBoo Addicted to C2E Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edmonton, Canada	Part of not having head offices. Canadian Airlines Arena followed by Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary. Molson Centre in Montreal. Rogers in Toronto (Vancouver was an interesting stretch, wish more would look at that). Air Canada Centre, Toronto (okay, Montreal is the titular hq for AC, but operationally, it's TO) Edmonton, we've had this title sponsor problem at Rexall, aka Skyreach - unless an owner steps up - big issue. That said, there should be less-than-title sponsors looking for presence on the track (other than the lonely EDMONTON.COM) - not sure Octane's strategy, other than to be ineffective on the sponsorship front. EIA? Port Alberta? CN? You'd have to know (or care less) about the local landscape. __________________ Linda Sloan - Danielle's BFF Hoot

23-07-2012, 11:18 PM	#7
Hilman Addicted to C2E Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ozerna, North Edmonton	So you have talked to the Edmonton business community and they all said no?

23-07-2012, 11:22 PM	#8
The_Cat Addicted to C2E Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sherwood Park, AB	Edmonton Journal story: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/busin...771/story.html __________________ "Talk minus action equals zero." - Joe Keithley, D. O. A.

24-07-2012, 12:43 AM	#10
EscoffierLivesOn Partially Addicted to C2E Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: The Capital City	If the Edmonton Indy cannot attract a large corporate sponsor, why would it survive beyond 2013? With IndyCar wanting to get back into Vancouver, and Quebec City heavily pursuing a place on the circuit, Edmonton's race could be in jeopardy if a corporate sponsor is not gained.

24-07-2012, 07:22 AM	#13
Hilman Addicted to C2E Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ozerna, North Edmonton	You aren't negative yet your two posts before this were both negative

24-07-2012, 08:31 AM	#17
Alex.L Addicted to C2E Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Edmonton	In no particular order PCL, Stantec, CWB, AIMco, Servus, Matrikon, ATB, Finning, Epcor, Fountain Tire, Booster Juice, Pizza 73, Westjet, LubeX, and Intact need to be courted for various levels of sponsorship if they haven't been already. Fountain Tire Pit Lane, for example. __________________ Y.E.S.S. Fundraiser - http://tinyurl.com/yessdonate Maker of Something Edmonton - http://tinyurl.com/YEGFRAME

24-07-2012, 09:01 AM	#20
IanO Addicted to C2E Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Edmonton	Pretty sure the driver's named it awesome. __________________ inspiration or mediocrity www.decl.org Ottawa-Edmonton-Vancouver-Edmonton

24-07-2012, 09:36 AM	#21
bolo Addicted to C2E Join Date: Jan 2011	Didn't Allstream pick up the title sponsorship at the last minute?

24-07-2012, 11:30 AM	#25
MrOilers Addicted to C2E Join Date: May 2008	With the huge TV ratings the race got last year I am a bit surprised the race didn't have a big sponser this time. I bet Octane probably didn't try very hard. I mean, it's up to them to sell the race to potential advertisers/sponsors, right?

24-07-2012, 09:45 PM	#27
expatinvancouver Partially Addicted to C2E Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC	Why CNOOC I mentioned CNOOC as they are about to establish a head office in Cangary. However they could use some publicity, and show they are part of the community here, by sponsoring the Indy. They need government approval to buy Nexxen, hence the good publicity. Yes there are other local firms, who could be approached, but I was trying to expand the box. __________________ You can take the man out of Edmonton, but you can't take Edmonton out of the heart.

27-07-2012, 03:26 PM	#28
RichardS C2E Junkie * Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Edmonton	...IMO...and I said it in another thread... The lack of certainty in this event is a major issue for sponsors. I know from the RWE side of things I am having issues as many want to ensure their investment is a long term relationship. This way they get traction with the name recognition they are buying.... ...key example is with the title sponsorship in the Soap Box Derby/Go Kit Derby. Capital Power became the title sponsor once they saw that we plan to host this event long term, regardless of the status of the Indy itself. Indeed, many aspects of RWE are designed to last regardless of the Indy... HOWEVER... ...those same aspects are severly hampered by the lack of an Indy...for it is the draw that we can build on...and consequently bring more to Indy in return... ...no more Indy drivers party...no more NASCAR drivers party...some of the charity events would go away...etc... Soap Box alone won't demand every rental car in the city, or vastly increase the occupancy rate and ADR of the hotels...but Indy did this year... __________________ Everywhere I go, I've been slandered, Libeled, I've heard words I've never heard in the Bible - and I am so tired. Simon and Garfunkel "Keep the customer satisfied" Yup, that about sums it up.