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WTF MUAY THAI FIGHT SERIES THAILAND 2022 Showcasing the Magic of Muay Thai, the Inaugural WTF MUAY THAI FIGHT SERIES THAILAND 2022 Is Set to Take Bangkok by Storm COMMERCIAL SPONSORSHIP & PARTNERSHIP MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES LIVE FROM BANGKOK – THE ORIGINAL FIGHT CAPITAL OF THE WORLD WTF MUAY THAI FIGHT SERIES THAILAND 2022 Showcasing the magic of Muay Thai, the inaugural WTF MUAY THAI FIGHT SERIES THAILAND 2022 is set to take Bangkok by storm. Featuring four weekends of magical and mesmerising Muay Thai matches between world-renowned international fighters as well as local talent across the year, the Series is billed as the highest-rated boxing TV show in Thailand with non-stop aggressive and real action. Live from the 8,000 capacity Rajadamnern Stadium, the world-renowned Muay Thai institution, each of the four events will feature six professional fights. Organised by WTF Media, one of Asia’s largest sports fan engagement platforms WTF MUAY THAI FIGHT SERIES THAILAND 2022 will be live streamed to millions of fans through the WTF Media app. The organisers are seeking both ALL Event Series and Event Specific commercial Sponsors and Partners. INTEGRATE YOUR MARKETING WITH WTF MUAY THAI FIGHT SERIES THAILAND 2022 Organised by WTF Media 1 www.wtfmedia.io ONE OF ASIA’S LARGEST SPORTS FAN ENGAGEMENT PLATFORMS COMMERCIAL SPONSORSHIP & PARTNERSHIP MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES LIVE FROM BANGKOK – THE ORIGINAL FIGHT CAPITAL OF THE WORLD WTF MUAY THAI FIGHT SERIES THAILAND 2022 QUICK FACTS & FIGURES 4 FIGHT THE FIGHTERS… 32,000 Starring a mixture of different level WEEKEND EVENTS fighters from international stars to SPECTATORS 8,000 at each event at the world- Spread across the weekend in exciting to watch up and coming talent every quarter of 2022 renowned Rajadamnern Stadium FIRST EVENT ACTIVITIES March 2022 LIVE STREAM Welcome Party… WTF Media, one of Asia’s largest Weekend of Top Muay Thai Fight Cards… sports fan engagement platforms, After Party FEATURING engaging millions of fans 6 Fights per weekend PLANNED TELEVISED COVERAGE The Series is in discussions with a number of broadcasters across the globe, including: Australia, Burma, Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, UK & USA. Channels include: BeIN Sports, CBS Sports, Eleven Sports Network, ESPN, Eurosport, Fox Sports, HBO, J-Sports, Sky Sports, Skynet Sports, True Sports and TVNZ Sports. Subject to change Organised by WTF Media Marketing Support By Paul Poole 2 www.wtfmedia.io ONE OF ASIA’S LARGEST SPORTS FAN ENGAGEMENT PLATFORMS (South East Asia) Co., Ltd. - The Sponsorship Experts COMMERCIAL SPONSORSHIP & PARTNERSHIP MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES LIVE FROM BANGKOK – THE ORIGINAL FIGHT CAPITAL OF THE WORLD PACKAGES We have a number of commercial sponsorship and partnership WTF MUAY THAI FIGHT SERIES THAILAND 2022 – opportunities for businesses to get involved with WTF MUAY SPECIFIC EVENTS IN SERIES THAI FIGHT SERIES THAILAND 2022… TIER 1: PRESENTING SPONSORS – SPECIFIC EVENTS IN SERIES WTF MUAY THAI FIGHT SERIES THAILAND 2022 – - Presenting Sponsors with naming rights to ONE or ALL EVENTS IN SERIES MORE Events TIER 2: OFFICIAL PARTNERS – SPECIFIC EVENTS IN SERIES TIER 1: TITLE SPONSOR – ALL EVENTS IN SERIES - Up to six Official Partners from non-competing categories - One Title Sponsor with naming rights to the SERIES and for ONE or MORE Events ALL Events TIER 3: OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS & MEDIA PARTNERS TIER 2: HOST SPONSOR & OFFICIAL PARTNERS – - Up to 10 Official Suppliers providing goods and services ALL EVENTS IN SERIES essential to ONE or MORE Events - One Host Sponsor with hosting rights to the SERIES and - Up to 10 Media Partners providing advertising and ALL Events - SOLD guaranteed editorial essential to ONE or MORE Events - Up to six Official Partners from non-competing categories for the SERIES & ALL Events TIER 4: FIGHT INDUSTRY PARTNERS – SPECIFIC EVENTS IN SERIES TIER 3: OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS & MEDIA PARTNERS – - Packages for organisations operating in the fight industry ALL EVENTS IN SERIES including camps and gyms - Up to 10 Official Suppliers providing goods and services essential to the SERIES & ALL Events TIER 4: ADVERTISING AND HOSPITALITY PACKAGES - - Up to 10 Media Partners providing advertising and SPECIFIC EVENTS IN SERIES guaranteed editorial essential to the SERIES & ALL Events - Available on request WHO SHOULD SPONSOR? Airlines Financial Services Professional Services Vegan & Vegetarian Alcohol Fashion Property Watches WTF MUAY THAI FIGHT SERIES THAILAND 2022 is a Apparel Health & Fitness Security Web-based Services perfect match for businesses in the following sectors... Communications Hotels Sports Tourism And More… Energy Drinks Insurance Technology Organised by WTF Media Marketing Support By Paul Poole 3 www.wtfmedia.io ONE OF ASIA’S LARGEST SPORTS FAN ENGAGEMENT PLATFORMS (South East Asia) Co., Ltd. - The Sponsorship Experts COMMERCIAL SPONSORSHIP & PARTNERSHIP MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES LIVE FROM BANGKOK – THE ORIGINAL FIGHT CAPITAL OF THE WORLD WHY GET INVOLVED? RIGHTS ON OFFER Association with WTF MUAY THAI FIGHT SERIES THAILAND 2022 Sponsorship packages include a range of benefits, including: offers Sponsors and Partners numerous benefits including: • Category Exclusivity & Title Rights IMAGE ENHANCEMENT - with this high profile SERIES • Branding & Intellectual Property Rights • Media, Promotion & PR Rights BRAND EXPOSURE - raising brand awareness of products • Digital & Social Rights and services and association with these leading events • Experiential Rights • Hospitality & Networking Rights HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIES - entertaining target • Merchandising Rights audiences both internal and external through unforgettable professional events Sponsorship packages are designed to provide an exceptional combination of networking and corporate branding opportunities, EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING - exposure to over 32,000 including: spectators – 8,000 at each, event plus millions through Live Stream • new client acquisition • publicity through a global marketing campaign INTEGRATED MARKETING - worldwide media exposure • access to a highly exclusive network • promoting sponsors as industry leaders NETWORKING - with business leaders • enhancing corporate image and brand exposure • adding value to a brand’s marketing campaign Companies associating with WTF MUAY THAI FIGHT SERIES • generating direct access to target markets THAILAND 2022 tie in with the following values: Major Events; Excitement; Competition; Professionalism; and Action A company’s participation in WTF MUAY THAI FIGHT SERIES Packed Sport. THAILAND 2022 not only strengthens awareness of its products and services to an audience of important decision-makers but also more importantly confirms its position as an industry leader. Organised by WTF Media Marketing Support By Paul Poole 4 www.wtfmedia.io ONE OF ASIA’S LARGEST SPORTS FAN ENGAGEMENT PLATFORMS (South East Asia) Co., Ltd. - The Sponsorship Experts COMMERCIAL SPONSORSHIP & PARTNERSHIP MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES LIVE FROM BANGKOK – THE ORIGINAL FIGHT CAPITAL OF THE WORLD THE SERIES VENUE - RAJADAMNERN STADIUM EVENT MANAGEMENT Rajadamnern Stadium is a world-renowned boxing stadium Organisers provide a full logistics and management and an institution of Muay Thai in Thailand. service, including: The Bangkok sporting arena has an 8,000 capacity and is one FRONT OF HOUSE of only two main stadiums for modern Muay Thai. Fighters All fight card sourcing, administration, The stadium format ensures there is noise and boxing vibes all fighter transport and accommodation around with yells and cheers from the crowd for their favourite Ring Announcers Experienced Bangkok-based announcers - fighters as they take the ring for a heart-thumping battle. in English and Thai Officials Highly experienced and independent team All fights are guaranteed to be real, authentic, and exciting. of Muay Thai referees, judges and cut men, will provide all required ring-side and in-ring EVENT FIGHT CARD officiating Four events throughout the year… Event 1 is confirmed for BEHIND THE SCENES March 2022, with the remaining three events currently being finalised. PR & Marketing To drive ticket sales and live stream viewers Production Crew Event set-up, manage all fighter logistics and staff DATE FIGHT CARD Film Crew HD cameras, jib crane and live switching. EVENT 1 - March 2022 SOR SOMMAI VS. JIT MUANGNONT Post-editing of fights EVENT 2 - May 2022 TBC Line-Production Crew Running the event. Includes producers, EVENT 3 - August 2022 TBC assistants and runners EVENT 4 - November 2022 TBC Medical Team Pre-fight blood work and general medical check-ups. A ring side medical team and Series website : https://wtfmedia.io ambulances will also be available during Subject to change, 2022 events calendar to be announced the event Management Organisers will manage all logistical arrangements for the event, including all transport & accommodation arrangements for all fighters, staff, media and VIPs Organised by WTF Media Marketing Support By Paul Poole 5 www.wtfmedia.io ONE OF ASIA’S LARGEST SPORTS FAN ENGAGEMENT PLATFORMS (South East Asia) Co., Ltd. - The Sponsorship Experts COMMERCIAL SPONSORSHIP & PARTNERSHIP MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES LIVE FROM BANGKOK – THE ORIGINAL FIGHT CAPITAL OF THE WORLD THE SERIES EVENT 1 - SOR SOMMAI VS. JIT MUANGNONT MARCH 2022 Fighters from two of Thailand’s most powerful and respected Muay Thai camps… SOR. SOMMAI JIT MUANGNONT SEKSAN AOR KWANMUANG RODTANG JITMUANGNONT RAJADAMNERN CHAMPION 135 lbs DIVISION (Current) ONE CHAMPIONSHIP MUAY THAI CHAMPION 130lbs DIVISION (Current) FIGHT 1 AGE: 29 / Weight Division: 135 lbs AGE: 24 / Weight Division: 135 lbs Style:
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