View Full Version : Advertising/Sponsorship
rage2
10-17-2002, 12:58 PM
First off, a history. This forum is paid for completely by the admins. It doesn't cost that much when it's split with a few people, and we have no intentions of making any money off the site. We all have jobs, and we're all happy with the money we make (all except maybe bol :D)
We have been approached more and more by companies wanting to sponsor the site. There is NO need financially for us to take sponsorship/advertising money, so I thought of a great idea. If we do go ahead and add advertisers and sponsors to the site, all the money that we receive from advertisers will be used towards the track days that we host. Meaning the price per person on a 24 car track day would drop from the current $200/entry. How much it drops depends on how generous the sponsors are :D.
Personally, I would like to keep the site banner free, but it's entirely up to the end users (you guys) to determine what we're going to do. This forum is for you guys, so please let me know what you think! Of course, if you're interested in advertising here, please leave some feedback as to what you guys think as well. We want something to work for everyone!
D'z Nutz
10-17-2002, 01:01 PM
I have no problems with banners since I barely even notice them on any site any more, as long as it's not cluttered with like 10 in a row. It's the pop up's I hate. :thumbsdow
rage2
10-17-2002, 02:11 PM
Yea, for sure there won't be any popups :D. I'm really against that.
If the potential to earn money is there why not take advantage of it, don't let it go to waste.
rage2
10-17-2002, 02:26 PM
The amount is quite insignificant once it's split up with several people (I don't expect to keep it all myself ya know :D), so I would prefer to use the money towards our members (ie track days, BBQ's, etc).
boi-alien
10-17-2002, 02:31 PM
a banner up top, i wouldn't mind, it's a pain when there are popups though... it'd be kinda cool if the prices of track days could be a little... more down to earth =) heheh
cocoabrova
10-17-2002, 02:33 PM
Cheaper Track Day events??:clap: Obviously there is going to be some kind of trade-off for site sponsorship... If it's banners, well, most of the peeps' sigs are banners anyways :rofl: so no problemo there. On top of creating a good relationship with certain sponsors/vendors, beyond.ca might also be able to get discounts or first-look/buy of new and upcoming products services. This will definitely be good news for the users for obvious reasons. Some good advertising space on the forum will prove to be beneficial for ALL parties involved, not to mention saving the admins some $$, like you high rollers NEED to save any :poosie: but I have to agree with the pop-up comment. So, uhh, have you been approached by any porn sites yet??? :devil:
:poosie: :rofl: :rofl:
Weapon_R
10-17-2002, 02:38 PM
Go ahead and do it, but maybe direct the money towards meets instead of track days since not as many people show up to them?
Redlyne_mr2
10-17-2002, 02:50 PM
banners would be a great idea...especially if it allows us ot hold more events(though I have yet to attend one), I trust that the admins will only allow interesting and industry related companies advertise on here, better stay clear of the porn banners otherwise Leo won't have any funds left over for ghetto hookups modifications
Audi Kid
10-17-2002, 03:19 PM
hey rage it might pay for my "services" hahahaha
rage2
10-17-2002, 03:28 PM
Originally posted by Weapon_R
Go ahead and do it, but maybe direct the money towards meets instead of track days since not as many people show up to them?
Meets and BBQ's are cheap, track days are not. Just trying to find out where I can help out the most, that's all.
Arthur Dent
10-17-2002, 03:46 PM
Go ahead with the ads. You could use the money to run some contests or something.
Originally posted by Weapon_R
Go ahead and do it, but maybe direct the money towards meets instead of track days since not as many people show up to them?
I agree, 24 cars limnits the amount of people who can take part, but meets, everyone is free to come to that.
Toms-Celica
10-17-2002, 04:21 PM
Hey,
I would suggest that the money raised from the banners goto the track day events. Lowering the price would sure as help in getting more people out to the events. If the money went for the meets (BBQ, etc...) you would end up with a lot of free loaders.:thumbsdow
Davetronz
10-17-2002, 04:31 PM
banner it, just no pop ups! :D
midship
10-17-2002, 04:33 PM
funds towards track day(s) is good esp. for us low incomer :D By the way, I think they should pay and give us discount on parts or service too :thumbsup:
speedracer
10-17-2002, 04:40 PM
Originally posted by Benny
I agree, 24 cars limnits the amount of people who can take part...
That has to do with insurance. Depending on what it covers and how many cars can be out at one time.
Cheaper track days would be great :D.
The coming season will be very busy as plans are already in the works for events.
James
10-17-2002, 04:42 PM
Originally posted by TurboDSM
banner it, just no pop ups! :D
Dito!:thumbsup:
LaughingTiger
10-17-2002, 06:10 PM
This is a very good forum, w/ a very good rep...sometimes sponsering goes over board.... A little wouldn't hurt... Trackday cheaper would be good.... You guy's started this forum, and so far
it's very good, and everyone enjoys it.. You Admin's have made all the right choices about it so far, so my input is what ever the Admins say...:dunno: But no pop-ups......
Off topic... You can get Pop-up filters of Kazaa, for free, they work really good.... :thumbsup:
Originally posted by speedracer
That has to do with insurance. Depending on what it covers and how many cars can be out at one time.
Cheaper track days would be great :D.
The coming season will be very busy as plans are already in the works for events.
Yes, but you can most cirtainly not have 600+ cars on the track...
It should be put towards things all members can use, shirts, hoodies, BBQ's and Parties.
kenny
10-17-2002, 06:15 PM
We can use the funds to both subsidize track day, as well as pay for any BBQ meets/cruises that we do next year. It can also be used to have food supplied at our track days so we can stay at the track over lunch. The possibilities are endless but personally I would hope that not all of the sponsorship money is put towards track day as not everyone from the forum attends our track days.
HillBilly
10-17-2002, 06:15 PM
:thumbsup: Bring on the ads. I'm sure we are all pretty used to them by now....
legendboy
10-17-2002, 06:18 PM
One question, we have 795 members now, what if the price was lowered (track days) and then 550 people wanted to come out and race cause the price was very good? That would make a problem. Maybe run some kind of contests or competitions and reward prises for that or something.
HRD2PLZ
10-17-2002, 07:16 PM
I say go for it :thumbsup: as mentioned before, no pop-ups please :)
gpomp
10-17-2002, 07:20 PM
Let's have a prize for the person that has the highest number of posts each month. :D :D :thumbsup:
[GaGe]
10-17-2002, 07:36 PM
hehe, just like democracy. :thumbsup:
and I don't have a problem with banners. But no popups. :thumbsup:
Originally posted by [GaGe]
hehe, just like democracy. :thumbsup:
and I don't have a problem with banners. But no popups. :thumbsup:
And as long as we dont have to have something dumb like "Beyond.Ca, brought to you by Noas Arcade"
lammer
10-17-2002, 08:45 PM
First off, I would like to thank you guys for this site. I mean this place has taught me alot. And once again thanks. to the admins, and members. this place is great.
and The banners, i have no problem with them. Like everyone else said. as long as they aint no pop up you can have banners up anywhere..well maybe not everywhere but as long as it doesn't intercept with my scroll bar :D .
once again. I can't say it enough. Thank you rage2 and co. for this free site. we couldn't ask for much more.
edit: the place that the banne rwould be great is where
the top left corner says beyond.
it should be like
BEYOND image there _banner here _ then user options
rage2
10-17-2002, 09:43 PM
If there's going to be banners, it'll be done where there's a lot of visibility. It won't be popups, but it'll be something that's fair to the paying advertisers.
GingeRRRBeef
10-17-2002, 10:10 PM
Yeah, advertisement is more than welcomed specially if we get hooked up with some sweat deals
but please none of that annoying pop ups
M68KACIA
10-17-2002, 10:18 PM
I am all for it......
as the nike commerical would suggest: "JUST DO IT"
:thumbsup:
max_boost
10-17-2002, 10:36 PM
The site has come along ways since the beginning and thanks to the admins for doing such a good job.
Banners are fine, just no pop ups!
And I like the idea of using the money to help subsidize meets etc.
GingeRRRBeef
10-17-2002, 10:55 PM
for the ideal of subsidized the track meets
how would it be decided who gets subsidized and who don't??? Like on a first come first serve basis???
rage2
10-17-2002, 11:09 PM
Originally posted by Silver_SpecV
for the ideal of subsidized meets
how would it be decided who gets subsidized and who don't??? Like on a first come first serve basis???
We'll be subsidizing meets/bbq's by buying the food/supplies/etc. We're not paying people to come =).
Hollywood
10-18-2002, 12:54 AM
Originally posted by rage2
We'll be subsidizing meets/bbq's by buying the food/supplies/etc. We're not paying people to come =).
Personally im in favor of the track day reductions, but skip the BBQ moneys and save it for beyond meet prizes. Basically keep the cheeseburger and throw me a dyno session! (with wideband O2 sugar on top)
Superesc
10-18-2002, 08:45 AM
I think its a decent idea, something to consider is how big the banner will be (size and dimensions). My main concern is if it will detract from the fast loading/fast response of this site (which is what I really like about this site).
GingeRRRBeef
10-18-2002, 10:36 AM
Originally posted by rage2
We'll be subsidizing meets/bbq's by buying the food/supplies/etc. We're not paying people to come =).
O gonna be subsidizing for meets/bbqs now?
Oops I just realized I said "meet" instead of "track." Shut up, it was late ok!!! LOL I'mma gonna go change that.
then nevermind ... cause I was thinking of subsidizing track day where we would pay a lower fee and I was wondering if that were to happen who would get the discount.
ninjak84
10-18-2002, 11:54 AM
Maybe try it out, and if it doesn't work out, then take them off.
I don't think people using the forums should mind it, because we all use them freely.
As far as BBQ's and racedays, I think the forum users should still contribute somewhat. I would feel guilty just showing up for a cruise/BBQ without contributing. I would hate for the admins here to wake up one day and feel like everyone was just taking advantage of their good will.
Originally posted by ninjak84
As far as BBQ's and racedays, I think the forum users should still contribute somewhat. I would feel guilty just showing up for a cruise/BBQ without contributing. I would hate for the admins here to wake up one day and feel like everyone was just taking advantage of their good will.
:werd:
100% agree...
ConVict
10-18-2002, 03:13 PM
Originally posted by Benny
:werd:
100% agree...
I agree totally, and would also like to say Thanks also to the admins of this site! Very Well done guys, Much Appreciated!
Keep the Add to a medium size so people with slow modems dont feel bogged down and I am more then sure no one would have a problem with it!
I also like the , Lower Track fee idea, And not just because I plan on attending next year :rofl:
There are multiple track days through out the year, so if you dont get in on one meet, you can get first spots next time or something! Im sure we could all work something out !:thumbsup:
dj_honda
10-18-2002, 06:41 PM
yea thx admins for a great site
as far as banners, i think it depends on what kind of banners, and like everyone else....no popups
shadowz
10-19-2002, 02:16 AM
I think it would be a great idea for sponsors, it would help out a few or if not all of us in the long run, and a minor distraction of a banner is nothing
I have no problem with the banner, but around how much can you make from this advertising? If you used it to cut costs on track days, once you spread out the money, it will only be a very small discount to only the people who can shell out for the track day. (Depending on how much money you make, I'm guessing about 500/year...but that number came out of my ass)
Are these sponsors going to be an internet company, or a local company? Perhaps monthly draws and prizes could be given out.
Or, instead of track days which are quite expensive, The money could be put towards "secret street tickets" which would allow for more tickets and more members to join in.
Stratus_Power
10-19-2002, 02:18 PM
no prob w/ banner as long as there aint any pop up.. or banner liniked to porn site..
the money should go to stuff like making beyong stickers and stuff. and SS ticket is good.. since sorta the only the high rollers goes to track day :P
Stratus_Power
10-19-2002, 02:20 PM
either that or use the money to expend the board so we can have more than 30 smiley
I think we have enough smilies! And I don't think they cost anything do they? haha
rage2
10-19-2002, 05:39 PM
hehe I won't be asking for money for bandwidth. It's pretty affordable right now and the we (admins) are paying for it.
Stratus_Power
10-19-2002, 05:42 PM
you can never have enough smilies!! :poosie:
Dirty_SOHC
10-19-2002, 10:31 PM
I think banners would be a good Idea for compensating track day costs , What kind of companys will be advertising, performance shops and such?
LaughingTiger
10-20-2002, 11:52 PM
Question....Won't it take longer to load stuff and surf the forum when having to download banners and adds?????:dunno:
Originally posted by LaughingTiger
Question....Won't it take longer to load stuff and surf the forum when having to download banners and adds?????:dunno:
The average size of a banner is 8-20kb...on dialup that equates to just shy of a painstakingly slow 4 seconds...
kjracer
10-21-2002, 07:58 AM
What My fourm does is takes the money and raffels off car and audio parts to the members. that might be an option... Or buy window banners and sell them to the users for the cost of S&H.
I would but a side sticker or a window banner
Taloness
10-21-2002, 08:07 AM
I'm OK with banners - I have Popup Stopper so popups don't bother me :D
I think it would be really great to have any *extra* money go towards meets or track days, or whatever!
My $0.02.
Stratus_Power
10-21-2002, 10:03 AM
cant really raffle off to memebers since this is an open forum.. we dont want anyone just joining cuz they want to win.. plus we already have alot of "memebers" that doesnt ever read or post in the forum
kjracer
10-21-2002, 10:05 AM
They would have to email in to regester It was just and idea but I guess it wouldnt work.. Im new to this fourm so I really would know. Just throwing up my ideas lol
The Raptor
10-21-2002, 02:42 PM
As long as the ads aren't pop-up, and just at the top or something I wouldn't mind it. We all appreciate your guys supporting and maintaining the site, and if it'll help to cut down the cost of track days to a more reasonable level that would be a great benefit for all enthusiasts! :thumbsup:
Big_Six_Boy
10-21-2002, 07:29 PM
I got NOOO problem as long as the money will really be used for Track Days and BBQs... (and not just one Track Day/BBQ after the ads, then regular price after that... :rofl: )
Rage et al... go for it guys... all sites have it and they aren't giving back to the "community". It'll just make you guys look that much better! :thumbsup:
4wheeldrift
10-21-2002, 10:35 PM
As long as there are no pop-ups, go to town :burnout:
Hakkola
10-24-2002, 01:18 AM
SELLOUTS!!!!!!
J/K, I say do it up, it won't make the site much slower, lots of people have pics in their sigs and what not anyway. Do it up.
GP_DrIvEr
11-17-2002, 12:07 AM
so, any news on what companies will be advertising, what the money will go towards?
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