Sponsor Info

Forecastle is a is a single-source, cost effective way to reach your entire target audience. Forecastle 2008 will reach 10,000 attendees with a nationwide media saturation campaign reaching 2.1 million print readers with an additional 721,000 targeted in five Midwest markets, 514,000 TV viewers in Kentucky and Indiana, and 245,000 regional radio listeners. A 10-city outdoor media campaign will deliver an additional 1.5 million impressions, combined with a national web advertising campaign to deliver 6 million impressions. E-mail blasts will reach 50,000 subscribers 4X, with media rollout taking place in staggered stages for optimal saturation of 18-24, 25-34, and 35-45 markets.

Participating Markets:
Louisville, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis,
Columbus, Nashville, Lexington, Dayton, Bloomington, Murfreesboro

Forecastle is your chance to:

1. Brand promotions to millions over a single-source network of media campaigns focused heavily of Midwest markets
2. Save on annual budgets, providing a cost-effective method to advertise
3. Target 10,000 consumers in a non-intrusive environment

BUILD YOUR BRAND: Awareness and Sales

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Download the Sponsorship Program: PDF

Download the Sponsorship Grids:
PDF - Cash Sponsorships
PDF - Service Sponsorships

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Interested in becoming a sponsor? E-MAIL THE CAPTAIN

Now a word from our sponsors:

"Forecastle was an amazing weekend - well done! It was our pleasure to be involved, and we look forward to sponsoring next year!! ~ Tim Roethgen / Marketing Manager / Whole Foods

"Forecastle is a truly unique event - a creative fusion with a great vibe. We can't wait to support the fest in future years." ~ Tim Bantle / Midwest Representative / Patagonia

"As publisher of Kentucky's #1 alternative newsweekly, we are proud to sponsor the fastest-growing festival in the Midwest. The balance of music, art, and activism is bold and refreshing, and the impression is lasting. I can't wait to see what's in store for 2008." ~ Pam Brooks / Publisher / LEO

"As an event producer, it's always refreshing to work with event coordinators that possess a clear vision, know the meaning of innovation, and are well organized. JK McKnight and the Forecastle Crew certainly fit that description. JK's passion and sense of professionalism all but insured a successful event. I look forward to working with JK and his crew for what promises to be a bigger, better festival in 2007." ~ Mary Cecil / Midwest Marketing Manager / Red Bull North America

"Hosting the Forecastle After-Parties was a great experience for us and our guests! JK and his crew were great to work with, and very thorough. We were able to increase sales and give our guests a unique experience they couldn't find anywhere else!" ~ Troy Thomas / Marketing Director / Fourth Street Live

"91.9 WFPK and Forecastle are a perfect fit. This is exactly what our listeners want. As long as Forecastle is around, we can only hope that JK will allow us to take part." ~ Billy Hardison / Marketing and Special Events / 91.9 WFPK