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2016 PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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TOURNAMENT AT-A-GLANCE
The Connecticut Open is a world-class WTA (women’s) tennis event that
benefits the community and statewide charities.
Long considered the tune-up to the US Open, the tournament is the only
event of its kind in the Northeast and also the culmination of the
summer long Emirates Airline US Open Series.
Legacy event with a rich history; Tournament Director Anne Worcester
is former CEO of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) with relationships
that result in World Top 10 players competing in Connecticut each year –
alongside the rising stars of tomorrow.
Former champions read like a “Who’s Who” of women’s tennis: Steffi Graf, Venus Williams, Jennifer Capriati, Lindsay Davenport, Justine Henin, Caroline Wozniacki, and Petra Kvitova. To the delight of men’s tennis fans, in 2014 Connecticut Open added an annual Men’s Legends event. 2015’s event is headlined by John McEnroe alongside Andy Roddick, James Blake and Jim Courier.
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August 21 – 29, 2015
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2015 TOURNAMENT RESULTS
LOCATION: Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale New Haven, Connecticut
PRIZE MONEY: $710,000
PLAYER FIELD:* Including six World top 10 and 17 World top 30 players; competitors from 26 different countries. DEFENDING SINGLES CHAMPION:* World #4 Petra Kvitova (CZE) ATTENDANCE: 51,946 (10% increase over 2014)
TV COVERAGE:** Domestic: ESPN2 holds the domestic TV rights -1M viewers Global: 6.8M viewers worldwide in 100+ countries on six continents. Digital Coverage:** An additional 1.5M watched via mobile, web, and over-the top digital services such as Apple TV, Roku, and other digital devices.
* Rankings as of 9/23/15 **SMG YOUGov, 2014 coverage; 2015 to be updated.
Petra Kvitova (CZE) World #4
Three-time Connecticut Open Champion 2014 Wimbledon Champion
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Align Your Brand with Industry Leaders
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Propel your brand into a regional, national, and international spotlight with in-stadium branding opportunities, including signage in domestic and global television view.
STADIUM COURT SIGNAGE
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Stadium Court
BRAND EXPOSURE
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6 Sidewall
Stadium Backwall – Two Primary, One Corner and Two “ticker” positions
STADIUM COURT SIGNAGE - TV VIEW
BRAND EXPOSURE
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STADIUM COURT SIGNAGE – TV VIEW
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Net Judge Box
Serve Speed Clock
Umpire Chair
BRAND EXPOSURE
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STADIUM COURT SIGNAGE – TV VIEW
Tunnel Signs – Two pair
Barrel Cooler – (SOLD) or Player Towel
BRAND EXPOSURE
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STADIUM COURT SIGNAGE - SPECTATOR VIEW
Entitlement of the Sponsor Club (SOLD)
Middle Tier Signage – Spectator View
Video Scoreboards – Two in stadium
BRAND EXPOSURE
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Connect on site with a desirable demographic
TOURNAMENT GROUNDS
10 Data Capture, Product Sampling and Sales
CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT
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First Niagara – “Banko”
Aetna – Smoothie Bike
Citizen Watch – “Citizen Selfie” Promotion
Wilson Sporting Goods - Demo Days
Yale University Mascot Jumbo Handsome Dan
TOURNAMENT GROUNDS
CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT
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FRENDS Headphones – Player gifts WTA player, Nicole Gibbs.
Closer to Free Player Challenge for Smilow Cancer Hospital Men’s Legends Jim Courier (left) and James Blake (right)
Autograph Sessions with WTA Players Four-time champion, Caroline Wozniacki shown.
PLAYER ENGAGEMENT
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge 2014 Champion - Petra Kvitova
Tournament Director - Anne Worcester 2013 Champion - Simona Halep
TOURNAMENT GROUNDS & SOCIAL MEDIA
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BOX SEATS & HOSPITALITY SUITES
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Hospitality Suites and Box Seats
Boxholder Restaurant
HOSPITALITY
Entertain clients and key stakeholders Recognize executives and employees
Please inquire about pricing and availability.
Frontier Club
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ABOUT CONNECTICUT OPEN
presented by
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES
- Community Outreach
- Demographics
- Television Coverage
- Marketing/PR
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ABOUT CONNECTICUT OPEN PRESENTED BY UNITED TECHNOLOGIES
The tournament’s strategy has always been to leverage the excitement and power of professional tennis to build interest and participation at the community level. The tournament partners with 501(c)3 New Haven Youth Tennis & Education (NEW HYTEs), New Haven Parks & Rec, New Haven Public Schools, and the USTA year round to provide tennis lessons, life skills, and leadership development programming. Family Classic - Connecticut Open also presents the year-round parent/child competition that encourages a healthy, active lifestyle for families with nearly 100 tennis events throughout seven states in New England and New York over eight months, culminating at the Connecticut Open in August.
Heart of the Tournament
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ABOUT CONNECTICUT OPEN PRESENTED BY UNITED TECHNOLOGIES
AMERICAN EXPRESS – In association with the USTA’s Fresh Courts initiative, American Express and the Connecticut Open transformed McClain Park, a downtrodden, abandoned New Haven park, into a safe place for neighborhood kids to play tennis, baseball and enjoy the playground. World #20, Andrea Petkovic, led a free clinic for local Boys & Girls Club youth.
EMIRATES AIRLINE – US Open Series Title sponsor Emirates Airline activated a racquet return program and an on-site tennis clinic for NewHYTEs (New Haven Youth Tennis & Education). Emirates has also made annual cash and equipment donations to New Haven inner city programs.
FIRST NIAGARA – First Niagara donated new tennis equipment to 300+ elementary school children at the tournament’s annual Free Lesson clinic. In 2013, together with the Governor’s Prevention Partnership on mentoring, the bank and Governor Malloy spoke about the importance of mentoring prior to Free Lesson. That same year, the bank and Connecticut Open presented a youth clinic In Newtown to advance healing and recovery for the children.
American Express Fresh Courts initiative in New Haven, CT
Emirates Airline Racquet Return Free Lesson
Sponsors Making a Difference - Examples
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ABOUT CONNECTICUT OPEN PRESENTED BY UNITED TECHNOLOGIES
• Mature - Spectators are adults 35-64 years old.
• Affluent - 60% have a household income (HHI) of $100,000+; 15% have HHI of $200k+; 4% have HHI of $500k+.
• Educated- 70% have graduated college, or higher.
• In 2014, fans traveled from 28 states and internationally, with the majority attending from affluent Connecticut suburbs and NYC commuter towns, especially New Haven and Fairfield Counties.
CONNECTICUT OPEN FANS ARE MATURE, AFFLUENT, AND WELL EDUCATED
Source: The George Washington University, Economic Impact Analysis
Spectator Demographics
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*Source: WTA TV, 2014 **Full list available upon request.
ABOUT CONNECTICUT OPEN PRESENTED BY UNITED TECHNOLOGIES
ESPN2 holds the domestic television rights to the tournament with more and more coverage appearing on its digital platform ESPN3. Television and digital content also appears on the Watch ESPN mobile app.
Internationally, the global TV feed is picked up in 100+ countries.*
Domestic and International Television Coverage
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ABOUT CONNECTICUT OPEN PRESENTED BY UNITED TECHNOLOGIES
2014 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (Will be updated for 2015)
*2014 Media Plan **Source: Google News, Compete.com, Meltwater
Connecticut Open
Approximate Impressions
Markets
Advertising and Collateral
25MM*
Statewide and regional markets including: New Haven, Hartford, Stamford,
Bridgeport and NYC
Public Relations
500MM**
Regional, National, and International Media Outlets
Emirates Airline
US Open Series Impressions
Min. 3.8M
National - TV; syndicated radio; tennis publications. Connecticut - TV morning shows and late news (GMA, Today, CBS Sunday
AM); ESPN2; ESPN.com; digital ads targeted to Connecticut tennis fans (e.g., YahooSports.com; Tennis.com; Fox Sports, etc.); local radio.
Tournament & Series Marketing
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Tournament implements a fully-integrated marketing campaign to Connecticut residents, NYC commuters, and tennis fans via TV, digital, radio, social, print, out of home, and direct mail.
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YouTube
Tournament Marketing
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Billboards
150,000 ticket brochures
New York Times and Metro North Facebook
TV Commercials
www.ctopen.org
Radio Spots
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Domestic and International Press
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ABOUT CONNECTICUT OPEN PRESENTED BY UNITED TECHNOLOGIES
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WHY TENNIS?
WHY WOMEN’S TENNIS?
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1. Great way to reach female sports enthusiasts. Offers a Sizable Female Audience – Tennis (55%) vs. Golf (34%) 2. It attracts a diverse audience. 69% white/19% black/12% Hispanic/4% Asian) vs. Golf (77% white/14% black) 3. Tennis fans are open to connecting with sponsors. The average fan spends 6.5 hours on the grounds per visit 4. Tennis fans are highly engaged on-site. 67% visit and interact with sponsors on-site 5. Allows brands to have an extended “conversation” with fans. Average attendees spend 51 minutes visiting sponsor booths 6. Facilitates a connection with consumers and their passion 81% of fans understand the importance of sponsor support 7. Sponsorship has a positive impact on brand image and perceptions. 64% of fans feel more positive toward a sponsor’s brand 8. Tennis fans have a positive impression of sponsors. 88% view sponsorships as a good way to promote products 9. Tennis tournaments drive sales. 64% of fans more likely to buy a sponsor’s product as a result of sponsorship 10. Tennis tournaments drive ROI. Cost/Benefit ratio (avg. 2:1) meets or exceeds industry thresholds
WHY TENNIS?
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WHY TENNIS?
Why Women’s Tennis?
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Billie Jean King’s Original Nine shown holding $1 bills
1970 Billie Jean King leads a group of eight other renegades known as The Original Nine. TWO YEARS ahead of Title IX, they envision a better future for women’s tennis. $1 contracts signed by all nine to compete in the brand new Virginia Slims Series, endorsed by the Philip Morris Company. $7,500 - prize money for the inaugural Virginia Slims of Houston, established on September 23, 1970. $710,000 – prize money for the 2014 Connecticut Open
Pioneers in Women’s Sports History
GROUNDBREAKING. LEGENDARY. GENDER EQUITY. EQUAL PAY.
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WHY TENNIS?
Why Women’s Tennis?
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1990’s – Current Connecticut Open Tournament Director Anne Worcester served four years as CEO of the WTA, the governing body of women’s tennis and the world’s preeminent sporting circuit for women. Named to the CEO position when she was 34, Worcester was both the youngest person and the first female to lead a professional sports organization.
2014 – WTA honors Anne for her contribution to women’s tennis in a ceremony on Stadium Court (right) during the Connecticut Open.
GROUNDBREAKING. LEGENDARY. GENDER EQUITY. EQUAL PAY.
The WTA Story Pioneers in Women’s Sports History
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The Women’s Tennis Association is the global leader in women's professional sports.
• More than 2,500 players
• Representing 92 nations
• Competing for more than $118 million in prize money
• 54 events and four Grand Slams in 33 countries
• Over 5.4 million people attended women's tennis events in 2013 with hundreds of millions more watching on television and digital channels around the world.
WHY TENNIS?
Why Women’s Tennis?
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WHY TENNIS?
Powerful, Exciting, Competitors Seven of the Top 10 Highest-Paid Female Athletes in the world are from the WTA tour, the most of any single league or tour:
1. Maria Sharapova ($29M) 2. Serena Williams ($20.5M) 3. Li Na ($18.2M) 4. Victoria Azarenka ($15.7M) 7. Caroline Wozniacki ($13.6M) 8. Agnieska Radwanska ($7.4M) 9. Ana Ivanovic ($7M)
*Forbes, 2013
Why Women’s Tennis?
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WHY TENNIS?
Five of the world’s Top 50 Most Marketable Females* are from the WTA tour, the most of any single league or tour:
• Sloane Stephens • Victoria Azarenka • Maria Sharapova • Caroline Wozniacki • Eugenie Bouchard
Central criteria that shaped the list: value for money, age, home market, charisma, willingness to be marketed, crossover appeal. *Sports Pro/EuroSport 2014
Why Women’s Tennis?
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SEE YOU IN AUGUST!
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Thank you for considering a partnership with
Connecticut Open, presented by United Technologies!
August 19 – 27, 2016