April 7 and 8, 2018 Columbus Airport - Columbus, GA Thunder in the Valley Air Show, Inc. - A 501(c)(3) Organization - Tax ID# 20-2431162
It s in the air It s on the ground It s reliving memories And making new ones.
It s entertainment. It s educational. It s engaging
It s the area s premiere annual family event In-the-gate crowds of 20,000 to 25,000 people. Media promotions reaching hundreds of thousands within the region. One-of-a-kind opportunity to reach the public and other businesses. An event that reaches all ages, backgrounds and occupations. Weekend support by churches, schools and Fort Benning.
Community Supporter!* The 2017 Air Show made contributions to the following youth organizations and charities, and Ft. Benning soldiers 17 ASOS UAC Anne Elizabeth Shepherd Home Bradfield Center Chattahoochee Council, Boy Scouts of America Columbus High School Athletic Association Columbus Ironclad Division Columbus Police Department Explorer Post Early College Academy of Columbus Ft. Benning Trainees Harris County High School Explorers Jeeah s Hope L10:27 May Institute Northside High School FCCLA Order of Demolay Smith Station High School NHS Storybook Farm Young Eagles EAA Chapter 677 Ft Benning Santa s Castle * More than $880,000 in total charitable donations through the years.
The 21 th Annual Event a proud history This is the 21 st year for the Thunder in the Valley Air Show in Columbus, the largest alcohol and tobacco free outdoor events held annually. The air show was created as a way to bring the love of aviation to the fans in the Chattahoochee Valley and to assist youth organizations in our area. Thunder in the Valley Air Show offers a tremendous cross-promotional vehicle for companies of all sizes. Our objective is to increase region-wide awareness for your organization since air shows in general attract fans from a 100-mile radius of the show site.
Broad demographic support Gender: Male 48% Female 39% Age: Under 30 30% 31 35 13% 36 40 11% Household Income: Under $18IK 9% Education: Some High School 3% $18K - $24K 8% High School Graduate 12% $25K - $34K 9% Some College 43% $35K - $49K 16% College Graduate 25% $50K - $74K 24% Post Graduate 14% $75K - $100K 13% Over $100K 12% Occupation: Military 15% Attendance: First time 48% Trades & Craftsman 11% One other time 14% Sales and Marketing 9% 2-3 times 18% Heath & Human Serv 10% 4-5 times 9% Technical/Computers 6% more than 5 times 10% Education 10% Driving distance: 11% drove more than 60 miles to attend the Air Show Main attractions: 85% Military demos and static displays 17% Vintage aircraft 32% Jet vehicles 20% Model aircraft Families: 54% Source: Thunder in the Valley Air Show 2015
What do attendees say Primary reasons for attending air shows: Love aviation/fascination of Flight Enjoyable Family Event /Everyone Likes It Kids Wanted to See the Planes Love Air Shows/Jet Aircraft Low Cost Outing Key words spectators use to describe air shows: Patriotic, Clean, Fun, Family, Exciting, Educational, Thrilling
How can your organization participate in this exciting event?
Eagle Sponsor Benefits $10,000 commitment Television & Radio will include the sponsor logo. Sponsor Logo and Highlight above frame on Thunder in Valley Air Show web site Homepage. 200 Tickets to the Air Show. 5 VIP Parking Area Passes to the event. 10 VIP Passes to the air show with entry to the hospitality tent. 5 Staff Parking Area Passes. 20 Staff Entry Passes. 30 Tickets to the Sponsor Dinner. Air Show Announcements will Include the Sponsor Name. Sponsor Listing on the Major Sponsor Banner, and Sponsor-provided stand-alone Banners which include the sponsor logo placed in pre-approved areas. A 10 x 20 Display Booth Area. Total Value = $69,400
Eagle Sponsor Value Analysis Sponsor Benefits Impressions: February 26 April 9, 2017 Value Notes Television 1,129 spots $36,000 WTVM-ABC Network WRBL CBS Network Mediacom Cable TV Radio 1,097 spots $8,000 PMB Broadcasting 9 stations Web homepage logo and highlight above frame 42,000 views $7,000 Traditional and mobile sites combined 200 Tickets Not for sale $2,000 $10 advance ticket purchase 5 VIP Parking Not for sale $150 Reserved parking at airport; closest paid parking is $30 10 VIP Passes Not for sale $800 Entry to show and hospitality tent; advance ticket price is $80 5 Staff Parking Not for sale $150 Reserved parking at airport; closest paid parking is $30 20 Staff Passes Not for sale $400 Entry before gates open; advance ticket price is $20 30 Sponsor Dinner Tickets Not for sale $720 For VIPs only; same meal in restaurant retails for $24 Air Show Announcements Not for sale $1,700 4 per day; retail price is $218 Major Sponsor Banner Listing, top panel w/logo Not for sale $13,000 3 gate entrances 10X20 Booth Display Area Retails for $6 per foot $1,200
Flight Sponsor Benefits $5,000 commitment Radio will include the sponsor name and logo. Sponsor Name and logo on Footer of Thunder in Valley Air Show web site Homepage. 100 Tickets to the Air Show. 3 VIP Parking Area Passes to the event. 6 VIP Passes to the air show with entry to the hospitality tent. 4 Staff Parking Area Passes. 10 Staff Entry Passes. 8 Tickets to the Sponsor Dinner. Air Show Announcements will Include the Sponsor Name. Sponsor Listing on the Major Sponsor Banner, and Sponsor-provided stand-alone Banners which include the sponsor logo placed in pre-approved areas. A 10 x 10 Display Booth Area. Total Value = $22,600
Flight Sponsor Value Analysis Sponsor Benefits Impressions: February 26 April 9, 2017 Value Notes Radio 1,097 spots $8,000 PMB Broadcasting 9 stations Web homepage - footer w/logo 42,000 views $3,500 Traditional and mobile sites combined 100 Tickets Not for sale $1,000 $10 advance ticket price 3 VIP Parking Not for sale $90 Reserved parking at airport; closest paid parking is $15 6 VIP Passes Not for sale $480 Entry to show and hospitality tent; advance ticket price is $80 4 Staff Parking Not for sale $120 Reserved parking at airport; closest paid parking is $30 10 Staff Passes Not for sale $200 Entry before gates open; advance ticket price is $20 8 Sponsor Dinner Tickets Not for sale $192 For VIPs only; same meal in restaurant retails for $24 Air Show Announcements Not for sale $1,700 4 per day; retail price is $218 Major Sponsor Banner Listing, side panel Not for sale $8,500 3 gate entrances 10X10 Booth Display Area Retails for $6 per foot $600
Social Media Name/logo will rotate in 25% of ads Pilot Sponsor Benefits $2,500 commitment Sponsor Listing on Thunder in the Valley Web Site Sponsor Page. 50 Tickets to the Air Show. 2 VIP Parking Area Passes to the event. 4 VIP Passes to the air show with entry to the hospitality tent. 4 Tickets to the Sponsor Dinner. Sponsor Listing on the Major Sponsor Banner. Total Value = $7,400
Pilot Sponsor Value Analysis Sponsor Benefits Impressions: February 26 April 9, 2017 Value Notes Social Media 9,500 views $1,500 Facebook, Twitter and Instagram 50 Tickets Not for sale $500 $10 advance ticket price 2 VIP Parking Not for sale $60 Reserved parking at airport; closest paid parking is $30 4 VIP Passes Not for sale $320 Entry to show and hospitality tent; advance ticket price is $80 4 Sponsor Dinner Tickets Not for sale $96 For VIPs only; same meal in restaurant retails for $24 Sponsor listing page 229 page views $884 Traditional and mobile sites combined Major Sponsor Banner Listing, side panel Not for sale $4,000 3 gate entrances
Aviation Sponsor Benefits $1,000 commitment Sponsor Listing on Thunder in the Valley Web Site Sponsor Page. 25 Tickets to the Air Show. 1 VIP Parking Area Passes to the event. 2 VIP Passes to the air show with entry to the hospitality tent. 2 Tickets to the Sponsor Dinner. Sponsor Listing on the Major Sponsor Banner. Total Value = $5,300
Aviation Sponsor Value Analysis Sponsor Benefits Impressions: February 26 April 9, 2017 25 Tickets Not for sale $250 $10 advance ticket price 1 VIP Parking Not for sale $30 Reserved parking at airport; closest paid parking is $30 2 VIP Passes Not for sale $160 Entry to show and hospitality tent; advance ticket price is $80 2 Sponsor Dinner Tickets Not for sale $48 For VIPs only; same meal in restaurant retails for $24 Sponsor listing page 229 page views $884 Traditional and mobile sites combined Value Notes Major Sponsor Banner Listing, side panel Not for sale $4,000 3 gate entrances
Gate Sponsor Benefits $500 commitment Sponsor Listing on Thunder in the Valley Web Site Sponsor Page. 6 Tickets to the Air Show. 2 Tickets to the Sponsor Dinner. Sponsor Listing on the Multi-Sponsor Sign. Total Value = $3,000
Gate Sponsor Value Analysis Sponsor Benefits Impressions: February 26 April 6, 2017 Value Notes 6 Tickets Not for sale $60 $10 advance ticket price 2 Sponsor Dinner Tickets Not for sale $48 For VIPs only; same meal in restaurant retails for $24 Sponsor listing page 229 page views $884 Traditional and mobile sites combined Major Sponsor Banner Listing, side panel Not for sale $2,000 3 gate entrances
Banner Sponsor Benefits $250 commitment Sponsor Listing on Thunder in the Valley Web Site Sponsor Page. 2 Tickets to the Air Show. 2 Tickets to the Sponsor Dinner. Sponsor Listing on the Multi-Sponsor Banners. Total Value = $2,000
Banner Sponsor Value Analysis Sponsor Benefits Impressions: February 26 April 9, 2017 Value Notes 2 Tickets Not for sale $20 $10 advance ticket price 2 Tickets to Sponsors Dinner Not for sale $48 For VIPs only; same meal in restaurant retails for $24 Sponsor listing page 229 page views $884 Traditional and mobile sites combined Major Sponsor Banner Listing, side panel Not for sale $1,000 3 gate entrances
Donor Pledge I/My organization would like to become a donor to the Thunder in the Valley Air Show, at the following level (please select only one): Eagle $10,000 Aviation $1,000 Flight $ 5,000 Gate $ 500 Pilot $ 2,500 Banner $ 250 Acknowledgment and Recognition We wish to be recognized for our donation* We wish to have this donation remain anonymous *Please include your/your organization s name your prefer in acknowledgements. Donor Name IMPORTANT: To enhance acknowledgements, please provide TITV Air Show a logo in print-ready format (Vector-based.eps file preferred), 100 word overview of your company and URL address. Please email materials to phchilders@bellsouth.net. Donor Information Name/Company Contact Address Street/P.O. Box City State Zip Phone Email Donation Payment Invoice Me or My organization Check Enclosed (Made payable to Thunder in the Valley Air Show) Thunder in the Valley Air Show, Inc. A 501(c)(3) Organization Tax ID # 20-2431162 Return this completed pledge form with payment or contact Thunder in the Valley Air Show: Mail: Thunder in the Valley Air Show, 4747-C Hamilton Road, Columbus, GA 31904 Phone: (706) 243-8954 Fax: (706) 324-1016 Email: phchilders@bellsouth.net Visit: thunderinthevalleyairshow.com