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whet travel overview

Whet = Excitement! Whet Travel Inc., founded in 2004, is an experiential travel company that was formed to create large scale one of a kind unforgettable experiences for music lovers and those who belong to a strong affinity. Each year thousands of people from around the world embark on a journey unlike anything on earth and return as raving members of the Whet Fam. Whet Travel is affiliated with some of the world's top companies, is always on the cutting edge of technology and upholds the highest service standards.

• Music and Theme Cruises - Whet Travel is one of only a handful of companies that has a proven track record of initiating, negotiating, promoting, and producing full and half ship charters of some of the best cruise ships in the world

• Worked with nearly all major cruise lines, including Norwegian, Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Princess Cruise Lines, and MSC

• Whet Travel produces Aventura Dance Cruise - The World's Largest Salsa, Bachata, and Latin Dance Cruise; Shiprocked - The Ultimate Rock and Roll Vacation; Motorhead's Motorboat - The Loudest Ship in The World; The Zen Cruise - A Transformational Journey at Sea, Inception at Sea- Spring break will never be the same...

• Cruise Event GPS specializes in corporate events and incentives on cruise ships.

www.whettravel.com GROOVE CRUISE LA 2015 (#GCLAXi) Los Angeles to Ensenada, Mexico & Catalina Island on board the Carnival Inspiration OCT 23-26, 2015 World's Largest Floating Dance Music Festival www.TheGrooveCruise.com

GROOVE CRUISE MIAMI 2016 (#GCXiI) Miami to Ocho Rios on board the Norwegian Pearl JAN 22-26, 2016 World's Largest Floating Dance Music Festival www.TheGrooveCruise.com

SHIPROCKED 2016 Miami to Nassau on board the Norwegian Pearl JAN 18-22, 2016 The Ultimate Rock and Roll Vacation www.Shiprocked.com

AVENTURA DANCE CRUISE Miami to Nassau, Bahamas on board the NOV 6-9, 2015 World's Largest Salsa and Bachata Latin Dance Cruise www.AventuraDanceCruise.com

MOTORHEAD'S MOTORBOAT Miami to Nassau & Great Stirrup Cay Bahamas on board the Norwegian Sky SEP 28- OCT 2, 2015 The Loudest Boat in the World! www.motorheadcruise.com

INCEPTION AT SEA Miami to Nassau Bahamas on board the Norwegian Sky MAR 11-16, 2016 Spring Break will never be the same www.inceptioncruise.com

ZEN CRUISE Ft. Lauderdale to Cozumel, Mexico on board the Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas mar 2-7, 2016 A Transformational Journey at Sea www.TheZenCruise.com The Groove Cruise by Whet Travel MIAMI | los angeles

BRAND SNAPSHOT: Over 24,000 lives have been changed forever by an oceanic experience unlike anything on earth. What started in 2004 with a group of 125 friends has now erupted into the world’s largest floating dance music festival. Join thousands of the most incredibly beautiful people on the planet as you sail to exotic destinations on gorgeous amenity jammed cruise ships. As seen on The Travel Channel, NY Times, DJ Mag, CNN, FOX, SIRIUS|XM, MTV, Huffington Post, Toronto Star, MTV + many more. Past artist talent has included , Erick Morillo, Deadmau5, Benny Benassi, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, ATB, , Oliver Heldens, Michael Woods, Morgan Page, Sidney Samson, Deniz Koyu, Roger Sanchez, , Thomas Gold, Mark Knight, Nervo, Sander Van Doorn, EDX, , Victor Calderone, Sharam (Deep Dish), Robbie Rivera, Chus & Ceballos, Boris, Funkagenda, Chris Lake, Max Vangeli, , Donald Glaude, DJ Dan, Prok & Fitch, EC Twins, Lee Burridge and many more! Groove Cruise la Los angeles, ca golden princess september 2014

recap:

• 17 decks of staterooms and suites groove cruise lA: #gclax

• 4 POOLS/8 BARS/ROOFTOP In 2013, The Groove Cruise re-launched it's West-Coast version, The THEATER/ Grand Casino Groove Cruise LA. In 2014, GCLA underwent a drastic makeover as we took over the stunning Golden Princess, the largest ship ever chartered • 9 stages and 3 landmark by Whet Travel. With over 3000 attendee's attending from 10 + countries destinations and 10+ states, the diverse crowd had the weekend of their lives. Groove Cruise LA sailed on October 2nd - 5th 2014, from LA to Catalina Island • casino gambling, mini and Ensenada Mexico. golf, and more • headlining djs included: eriCk morillo, Michael Woods, , Morgan Page, Sidney Samson, Deniz Koyu, SWANKY TUNES, ec Twins and many mORE • official aftermovie: thegroovecruise.com/la Event summary: • gift bags filled with groove cruise The Groove Cruise LA 2014 was the largest full ship electronic music party swag and charter experience in the history of the West Coast, thus making Groove Cruise the world's largest floating dance music festival per head per year. sponsor merchandise GCLA 2014 hosted private events at both Catalina Island and Ensenada Mexico. Groove Cruise LA resulted in a 80%+ retention rate of cruisers who booked again for the following year. Groove Cruise miami miami, FL Norwegian pearl Jan 28- Feb 1, 2015 recap:

• 16 decks of staterooms and suites experience groove cruise miami: #gcxi • 2,700 guests For over 11 years, nearly 3,000 friends set sail from Miami to dance, party, • 12+ parties over a 4 day listen to great house music, and enjoy the open sea annually. The Groove span Cruise has hosted parties onboard and converted private islands all over the Caribbean into a dance music metropolis. From onboard pool parties • click here for recap and night shows with production elements competing with the biggest players in the industry to beautiful onshore beach parties and private video afterhours, The Groove Cruise offered 96 hours of nonstop dancing and • headlining djs such as sensual stimulation on a massive . thomas gold, darude, Arty, ATB, Erick Morillo, and oliver helden • superbowl viewing party • massive exclusive haven suite parties, featured in deco drive • interactive DJ casino tournaments • gift bags filled with activation opportunity: party swag AB creative activation onboard Groove Cruise Miami was nearly endless. • 24/7 programming From onboard branding through banners, elevator wraps and signage to stage & DJ booth takeovers, the Groove Cruise team custom-tailored the partnership package to maximize sales and exposure. Also incorporated were promotional item giveaways, specific onboard event takeovers, product sales through assembled storefronts, digital displays throughout the ship and more. COMING UP NEXT: la 2015 los angeles, ca oct 23- 26 2015 highlights:

• First ever Halloween themed Groove Cruise • sold over 50% of staterooms in first day of sales • projected to sail at max occupancy • 4 stages, silent disco, private happy hours, casino, all-night after hours and more • 76 hours of non-stop music • private beach party in activation opportunity: Catalina Island This October, along with an overwhelming collection of the best DJs the • headlining talent TBA world has to offer, enthusiastic Groove Cruisers will be taking over their favorite, Carnival’s Inspiration and sailing towards Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico for the largest Groove Cruise to date! The Groove Cruise LA puts a West Coast spin on an East Coast party staple. Offering access to Southern California's exclusive clientele with onboard events as well as parties on both Catalina Island and Mexico, the opportunity for brand exposure at Groove Cruise LA is extensive to say the least. In addition to the outlined packages, activation can include branded staff attire throughout the duration of the weekend, hosting of specific events such as artist meet and greets, basketball/bowling tournaments, casino tournaments, staff question and answer panels, reoccurring ads to be displayed on all onboard televisions, and more. COMING UP NEXT: MIAMI 2016 MIAMI, FL NORWEGIAN PEARL jan 22-26, 2016 highlights:

• pre-party in South Beach • Private all inclusive beach party excursion in Ocho Rios, Jamaica • 6 specialty restaurants, 10 BARS/bowling alley • headlining TALENT TBA • INTERACTIVE MEET & GREETS + ACTIVITIES • 6 stages, silent disco and 5 theme party experiences activation opportunity:

As with every Groove Cruise, these 4 day floating extravangaza's offer brands a rare opportunity to engage and interact with their target demographics in a unique and intimate setting. From product placement, re-occuring TV ads and onboard branding to sponsored stages and custom menus. Groove Cruise is a highly customizable platform, where if you can think it, we can make it happen! groove cruise demographics

The Groove Cruise has consistently drawn a mix of urban jet-setters over the past 11+ years, including high net-worth individuals, tastemakers, networkers, and industry leaders. A typical Groove Cruiser exhibits the following qualities:

• Love of • Looking for the ultimate in vacation experiences • Upwardly mobile • Active across all social media platforms • Style-concious • Involved in the social and nightlife scenes • Uses latest technology and marketing trends to guide material spending

Average: Income $65K-$95k Age 23-40 groove cruise growth looking forward The Groove Cruise has experienced over 2,100% growth since 2004, jumping from 125 guests at the first- annual Groove Cruise Miami to over 3,000 guests in 2014. Also in 2014, The Groove Cruise Los Angeles returned, boasting another 2,000 guests from across the country. The Groove Cruise consistently sells out months in advance, and often prior to any lineup release, making it one of those most sought-after party travel experiences in the world. Because The Groove Cruise is a highly unique and customized experience, all methods of activation will be explored in order to best fit your brand.

past sponsors: • bacardi (liquor)

• heineken (beer)

• pioneer (electronics)

• red bull (energy drink)

• v-moda (headphones)

• perrier (beverage)

• prefunc MEDIA SPONSORS: • ny times

• nbc

• mixmag

• dancing astronaut

• miami herald Press & Media COVERAGE print/broadcast/online:

• The Travel Channel rated The Groove Cruise the "#1 Place in the World to ‘Get Your Groove on’" (ahead of Mykonos, Vegas, and Paris) • Wnet Travel, parent company, listed as Inc 5000, South Florida Biz Journal's Fastest Growing Companies of 2014 • Mentions on television channels such as CNN, TELEMUNDO, and FOX NEWS, MTV & Deco Drive, • Mentions in various print publications such as The New Times, Wall Street Journal, 944, TimeOut NY, DJ Times, DJ Mag, Toronto Star, Montreal Gazette, Orlando Sentinel , DJ Mag USA, MTV Travel, Ocean Drive, Deco Drive, CBS Local and more • Radio mentions on SiriusT XM, Clearchannel, and more • Media such as A3TV, Housemusic TV, Wantickets, NapkinNights.com, Dancing Astronaut, EDM Sauce, and many more • On board visits from reporters from USA Today, GQ, Mixmag,The Times, Rolling Stone, The Miami Herald, DJ Mag, and others • Groove Cruise Radio - a highly popular iTunes Top 100 weekly podcast with over 120,000 listeners, featuring mixes from past and present Groove Cruise DJs affiliate network the groove cruise global affiliate network • The Groove Cruise currently manages a network of over 1,600 trendsetting affiliates in various markets. • These affiliates are specialized in promotions, nightlife photography, event planning, talent acquisition, fashion, video production, and lifestyle entertainment • Promotional outlets include email, social networks, forums, event marketing, advertising, promotions and street teams, SEO, blogging, SMS markteting, sweepestakes, and more • Notable affiliates include The Opium Group, .com, Dancing Astronaut, Clubplanet.com, Clubvibes.com, Clubzone.com, Stuff Magazine, NapkinNights.com, Wantickets.com, Armada Magazine, A3TV, Tilllate.com, Mixmag, Global Adrenaline, DJ Mag, DJ Times, and others featured artists The Groove Cruise is known for featuring the top dance music artists from all over the globe. The Groove Cruise is also one of the the only events in the dance music industry providing one-on-one, artist-fan interaction. This creates an experience that is special for the guests, but also provides our partners with the unique opportunity to expose their brand(s) to some of the most influential DJs in the world.

deadmau5 fedde le grand • Winner of International Dance Music Awards "Best • Placed within the top 20 of in DJ Mag's Top Canadian DJ," "Best Artist," and "Best Electro Track" 100 DJs poll for the past 5 years in a row (for "Ghosts 'n' Stuff") • Co-founded Flamingo Recordings • Nominated for 5 Grammys over the past 5 years • Best known for "Put Your Hands Up 4 Detroit," which • Placed as high as #4 in the reached the top 5 on DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll the Dutch Top 40 Chart • His music has been included • Mixes a weekly radio in several video game titles, show called "Dark including Grand Theft Auto, Light Sessions," Goldeneye007, The Sims 3, and more airing every Friday on satellite radio benny benassi dimitri vegas & like mike • Best known for his 2003 summer club hit "Satisfaction" • Currently hold the #6 spot on the • Received Grammy Award for "Best DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll Remixed Recording" in 2008 for his remix • Prodcued "Chattahoochee," the 2013 of Public Enemy's "Bring the Noise" Anthem, reaching #2 on the Belgian Chart • His track "Hit My Heart" • Received the contested opened the world- "Breakthrough DJ" award famous Victoria's Secret at the 2013 International Fashion Show, Dance Music Awards • Received several accolades • Produced "Mammoth," the throughout his career, including Danish Music Awards, track that topped the Beatport Chart at #1 for four Italian Dance Music Awards, DJ Mag Tune of the weeks running, dominated global music charts, and Year, and the European Border Breaker Award was named "Track of the Month" by Dancing Astronaut Groove Cruise reach 2015 gcmia media impressions

Outlet/link to article: Impressions TOTAL Dubstep.net 626,070 Media Impressions EDM Tunes 4,323,659 Joonbug.com 350,000 30,321,694 EDM Maniac 45,000 MTV 1,450,000 Lessthan3 141,000 Simply Neon 300,000 Dancing Astronaut 1,329,404 Rabbits Black 35,000 THUMP 200,117 THRILLIST 3,050,633 EDM NYC 350,000 EDM LA 45,000 Examiner.com 4,323,659 Ocean Drive 38,000 Magnetic Mag 12,551,215 EDM NYC 93,619 DJ Mag 200,000 Cruise Critic 869,318 2014 gcla media impressions Outlet/link to article: Impressions TOTAL EDM Tunes 4,323,659 Media Impressions Dancing Astronaut 1,329,404 Dancing Astronaut 1,329,404 StupidDOPE.com 1,000,000 11,250,583 The DJ List 548,000 The DJ List 548,000 The DJ List 548,000 Joonbug.com 350,000 DJMag 200,000 Magnetic Mag 163,868 Magnetic Mag 163,868 Magnetic Mag 163,868 EDM Sauce 158,756 EDM Sauce 158,756 Elmore Magazine 50,000 EDM Maniac 45,000 EDM Maniac 45,000 Rabbits Black 35,000 Rabbits Black 35,000 Rabbits Black 35,000 dedicated e-mail outreach CLIENTS: Whet Travel Database: 38,000+ Groove Cruise Past Attendees: 20,000+ Groove Cruise Affiliates: 1,750+ Newletter Inclusions: 1,000,000+

Total: 1,059,750+ unique e-mail addresses Groove Cruise dj's outreach

FOLLOWERS: Artist / Organization: Facebook Twitter Instagram

ATB 1,567,000 171,000 16,000 Aly & Fila 1,535,000 152,000 23,000 Ferry Corsten 1,152,000 391,000 62,000 Markus Schulz 1,114,000 322,000 66,100 Sidney Samson 968,000 220,000 59,000 TOTAL Thomas Gold 787,000 244,000 52,000 Reach: Arty 629,000 211,000 49,000 16,057,500+ Oliver Heldens 567,000 157,000 177,000 Sharam 519,000 83,000 16,000 Erick Morillo 431,000 284,000 54,000 Will Sparks 410,000 53,000 149,000 Michael Woods 370,000 158,000 22,000 Roger Sanchez 343,000 192,000 26000 Funkagenda 216,000 153,000 14,000 Chus + Ceballos 168,000 35,000 21,000 George Acosta 167,000 199,000 18,000 Syndey Blu 152,000 13,000 3000 Feenixpawl 150,000 23,000 5,000 Carlo Lio 102,000 38,000 13,000 Bynon 70,000 15,000 8,000 New World Punx 63,000 14,000 12,000 Prok & Fitch 55,000 39,000 5,000 Darude 53,000 22,000 5,000 Boris 51,000 18,000 18,000 Saeed Younan 42,000 16,000 16,000 Dean Mason 35,000 19,000 18,000 Scotty Boy 26,000 39,000 6,000 DSK CHK 6,000 3,000 9,000 Cato K 5,000 4,000 3,000 Ivano Bellini 5,000 2,000 2,000 Scooter & Lavelle 5,000 15,000 3,000 Cocodrills 5,000 2,000 5,000 Louie Corrales 2,000 14,000 1,000 Anthony Attalla 2,000 4,000 4,000 Totals: 11,772,000+ 3,325,000+ 960,100+ aventura dance cruise

MIAMI, FL carnival ecstasy NOV 07 - NOV 10, 2014

recap:

• INTERNATIONAL DANCE SHOWCASE PERFORMANCES experience #adc • WORLD CLASS DANCE In 2014, The Aventura Dance Cruis underwent another increase as WORKSHOPS HELD DAILY they took over the stunning Carnival Ecstasy. With over 2400 attendees attending from 4 + countries and 15 + states, the diverse crowd was in • latin GRAMMY & for the weekend of their lives. From live, impromptu performances from billboard WINNING the Artists, to amazing encored dance performances. CONCERT HEADLINERS: TITO EL BAMBINO and TOBY LOVE • 24/7 programming NON -STOP DANCE PARTIES • 2400 guestS • FREE BUFFETS AND PAID SPECIALTY RESTAURANTS • KEEPSAKE GIVEAWAYS • Official movie here Press & Media reach adc social media outreach example: Artist / Organization: Facebook Fans: Twitter Followers: Instagram Followers: UNIVISION: 2,900,000+ 2,100,000+ 2,100,000+ mega 94.9 radio station: 11,400+ 11,687+ 353,000+ tito el bambino: 2,870,000+ 6,121,605+ 3,150,000+ toby love: 44,500+ 903,600+ 47,100+ Leslie Grace: 47,473+ 63,847+ 51,800+ chino y nacho: 8,759,500+ 3,620,000+ 281,000+ Jerry rivera: 2,691,345+ 70,800+ 430,000+ bachata heightz: 93,087+ 6,698+ 10,100+ ismael miranda: 205,940+ j. alvarez: 9,258,374+ 2,330,000+ 749,000+ adc: 29,093+ Totals: 59,751,589+ 15,228,237+ 7,172,000+ 2014 adc media impressions

Outlet/link to article: Impressions TOTAL Univision 5,153,536 Media Impressions Miami.com 1,215,439 Miami.com 1,215,439 9,540,186 Yahoo! Noticias 511,617 Joonbug Print Killer 350,000 Miami New Times 308,000 Soul of Miami 214,054 Soul of Miami 195,328 Fox News: Latino 195,328 Las Gringas Blog 181,445 dedicated e-mail outreach example:

ADC Database: 12,000+ ADC Past Attendees: 6,700+ TOTAL ADC Affiliates: 300+ Reach: 82,151,826+ Total: 19,000+ unique e-mail addresses COMING UP NEXT: ADC 2015 MIAMI, FL carnival ecstasy NOV 06 - NOV 09, 2015

highlights: adc 2015 continues to grow! #adc • World Class Dance

PerformancesS World Class Dance Performances, 2400 Sexy People, Over 100 artists, • 2,400 guests 70+ Hours of Social Dancing, 60+ Dance Workshops, A Huge & Crazy ADC Beach Party, A Massive Cruise Ship and YOU! • Over 100 artists What started as a small group of friends going on a cruise has erupted • 70+ Hours of Social in to the world's largest fully charted Latin dance cruise experience. The Dancing ADC is geared towards those who love Latin dance, its music, its culture, and who live by the mantra to 'Work Hard and Dance Even Harder'. Join • 60+ Dance Workshops the world's best Latin dancers on massive amenity jammed cruise ship as scheduled night and day we sail to exotic destinations. Enthusiasts come from all over the world for this unique experience, transformed, and end up even more passionate and held daily about dancing than before. ADC is a social dance network, open for • A Huge & Crazy Private everyone, connecting people sharing the mutual love for dancing. \ Beach Party • Salsa, Bachata, Cha activation opportunity: Cha, Zouk, Kizomba, Creative activation on Aventura Dance Cruise is nearly endless. From Reggaeton, Latin-Fit, onboard branding through banners and signage, our team can tailor Merengue & more each partnership package in order to get maximum exposure for each brand. In addition to the outlined sponsorship packages, we can offer • Official movie here "a la carte" options, such as pool decals, co-branded merchandise, promotional item giveaways, specific onboard event takeovers, product sales through assembled storefronts, and more. motorboat 2014 miami, fl carnival ecstasy sep 22-26, 2014

recap:

• 30 performances, 15 artists motorboAT LAUNCH

• 4 stages and 2 landmark In 2014, the first annual Motörhead Motörboat cruise set sail with an all- destinations star lineup. Motorhead’s Motorboat’ launched from Miami on board the Carnival Ecstasy, visiting the ports of Key West, Florida and Cozumel just • casino gambling, off Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Programmed events for passengers were gambling, belly- able to interact with band members, and see performances on various flopping, shirtlessness, stages throughout the ship guitar soloing and even yoga. • headliners ncluded: motorhead, Anthrax, Testament, Down, Zakk Wylde, High on Fire, and the much-talked-about Metal Allegiance • official aftermovie here Event summary:

• gift bags filled with The Loudest Boat In The World, conquered the high seas. An party swag and international, multigenerational audience from over 30 countries came sponsor merchandise together to celebrate the legacy of the cruise's iconic namesake and escape into five days of true rock'n'roll living with no-holds barred! Highlighted by a pair of ear-splitting performances from Motörhead themselves, Motörhead's Motörboat featured more than 30 performances by 15 artists, including Anthrax Testament, Down, Zakk Wylde and High on Fire across four stages throughout the ship, as well as meet and greets with all of the artists, a book signing with Megadeth's David Ellefson, a spoken word performance by Anthrax's Scott Ian, an artist Q&A hosted by Jim Breuer, and some special rockin' from the Metal Allegiance featuring a slew of musicians from the bands performing. Press & Media reach motorboat social media outreach example: Artist / Organization: Facebook Fans: Twitter Followers: Instagram Followers: REVOLVERMAG.COM 700,000 2,100,000+ 2,100,000+ VH1 THAT METAL SHOW unknown 11,687+ 353,000+ VH1 CLASSIC ROCK RADIO PREP unknown VH1 ROCK RADIO PREP unknown 6,121,605+ 3,150,000+ CELEBRITY ACCESS ENCORE NEWS- unknown 903,600+ 47,100+ LETTER unknown ROLLING STONE ITALY 19,960,000 63,847+ 51,800+ ULTIMATE GUITAR 19,960,000 3,620,000+ 281,000+ ULTIMATE GUITAR 5,000,000 LOUDWIRE 5,000,000 70,800+ 430,000+ LOUDWIRE 5,000,000 6,698+ 10,100+ LOUDWIRE 2,043,000 CONSEQUENCE OF SOUND 700,000 REVOLVERMAG.COM 2,330,000+ 749,000+ AXS.COM 664,250 KNAC.COM 250,000 250,000 KNAC.COM 15,228,237+ 7,172,000+ KNAC.COM 250,000 TEAM ROCK (UK) 239,947 POLLSTAR.COM 227,000 Totals: 61,196,097 2014 motorboat media impressions:

Outlet/link to article: Impressions TOTAL REVOLVERMAG.COM 700,000 VH1 THAT METAL SHOW unknown Media Impressions VH1 CLASSIC ROCK RADIO PREP unknown VH1 ROCK RADIO PREP unknown 61,196,097 CELEBRITY ACCESS ENCORE NEWSLETTER unknown ROLLING STONE ITALY unknown ULTIMATE GUITAR 19,960,000 ULTIMATE GUITAR 19,960,000 LOUDWIRE 5,000,000 LOUDWIRE 5,000,000 LOUDWIRE 5,000,000 CONSEQUENCE OF SOUND 2,043,000 REVOLVERMAG.COM 700,000 AXS.COM 664,250 KNAC.COM 250,000 KNAC.COM 250,000 KNAC.COM 250,000 TEAM ROCK (UK) 239,947 POLLSTAR.COM 227,000 METAL UNDERGROUND 197,500 BLABBERMOUTH 186,800 BLABBERMOUTH 186,800 BLABBERMOUTH 186,800 PREMIERE RADIO NETWORK 100,000 GIGWISE 94,000 COMING UP NEXT: 2015 miami, fl ship tba sep 28-oct 2, 2015 highlights:

• amazing concerts, artist meet and greets, Q&A sessions, wet and wild parties, crazy theme nights and a ship- ton of other fun stuff! • 96 hours of non-stop music • headlining talent Motorhead, anthrax, suicidal tendencies, hatebreed, exodus and more!... activation opportunity:

Think paradise for those with a harder, faster pulse. Picture Marshall stack thumping shows from an unparalleled artist lineup, close enough to the stage that your rib cage shakes, synchronized headbanging with a few thousand of your coolest friends who you’ve never needed to meet before now, all while the ship bursts at the seams with enough booze, gambling and luxurious spa services to make an ’84 tour rider seem humble! In addition to dozens of live shows around the clock, Motörhead’s Motörboat will keep it crazy with theme nights where flying your freak flag is not looked down upon but paraded and appreciated. Weird and wonderful poolside and beach events and activities will keep the motor going, and artist Q&A sessions plus meet & greets will get you up close and personal with your favorite artists on board. All this is punctuated with 24-hour access to the food, bars and fellow Motorboaters who are up all night with music demons to fight. shiprocked 2015 miami, fl NORWEGIAN PEARL Feb 2-6 2015

recap:

• 40 performances, 20+artists headliners Event summary: included: limp bizkit, sevendust, metal The 6th annual family gathering rode the waves aboard the excellent allegiance Norwegian Pearl, fueled by Monster Energy, for 4 epic, sun-drenched days and nights, ripping it from Miami, FL to a private island rock haven, • 4 stages and two days and beaching it for two days in Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas! The ship on a private beach party and island was stocked with plenty of rock music, mayhem, gnarlatious activities and theme nights, and some killer artist hosted events! And • casino gambling, 4-days wasn't enough vacation time, so we kicked of the cruise with a gambling, belly- super boss Sailgate Party, on Super Bowl Sunday, February 1st, onboard flopping, shirtlessness, the ship. We sailgated throughout the day, then shoved off later that guitar soloing and even evening with plenty of music, free food, booze, gambling, more food, even more booze, the big game, and a halftime show by Chevelle like yoga. you’ve never seen! • official aftermovie here • gift bags filled with party swag and sponsor merchandise Press & Media reach shiprocked social media outreach example: Artist / Organization: Facebook Fans: Twitter Followers: Instagram Followers: MYSPACE MUSIC 1,200,000 259,000 10,800 EXAMINER.COM 229,000 47,600 1,288 ROLLINGSTONE.COM 4,003,782 4,460,000 743,700 YAHOO! MUSIC 333,243 150,000 12,100 ONION A.V. CLUB 317,302 368,000 2,811 UPROXX 1,168,313 51,300 ARTIST DIRECT 101,000 21,700 23 LOUDWIRE 1,130,087 124,000 2,174 NME.COM 538,452 755,000 42,200 POLLSTAR.COM 11,390 14,600 86 STEREOGUM 211,088 229,000 17,400 AXS.COM 306,955 13,300 7,671 Limp Bizkit 4,985,806 33,400 68,100 Metal Allegiance 26,232 1,152 1,210 Chevelle 1,831,589 128,000 8,768 Black Label Society 1,844,426 392,000 7,479 Buckcherry 880,969 102,000 8,029 Totals: 19,119,634 7,050,052 933,839

2015 shiprocked media impressions Outlet/link to article: Impressions

CHOP SHOP RADIO 35+ stations MYSPACE MUSIC 30,800,000 TOTAL MYSPACE MUSIC 30,800,000 Media Impressions EXAMINER.COM 25,500,000 ROLLINGSTONE.COM 14,300,000 YAHOO! MUSIC 12,081,000 170,649,450 ONION A.V. CLUB 6,800,000 UPROXX 5,300,000 ARTIST DIRECT 5,000,000 LOUDWIRE 5,000,000 LOUDWIRE 5,000,000 LOUDWIRE 5,000,000 LOUDWIRE 5,000,000 LOUDWIRE 5,000,000 LOUDWIRE 5,000,000 LOUDWIRE 5,000,000 STEREOGUM 1,060,000 AXS.COM 664,250 AXS.COM 664,250 AXS.COM 664,250 AXS.COM 664,250 NME.COM 448,700 NME.COM 448,700 BREATHECAST 227,050 POLLSTAR.COM 227,000 shiprocked 2016 miami, fl norwegian pearl jan 18-22 2016

highlights:

• 96 hours of non stop fun activation opportunity: • 4 stages and a 2 days on a private beach party Four days and nights of music and mayhem, and yes, even some relaxation, await cruisers on the annual SHIPROCKED! The ultimate • Artist q&a meet and rock music cruise vacation will feature major headliners as they rock greet sessions, game the ship from bow to stern, while they cruise the crystal blue waters of shows, insane parties the Caribbean. Throughout the musical adventure at sea will be a boat load of additional unique activities, such as artist meet and greets, Q&A and theme nights sessions, contests, game shows, insane parties, theme nights, and so many more opportunities! partnership opportunities

whet travel offers an exclusive opportunity for you to become the pr*esenting title sponsor. company logo and business name will be integrated with the event logo/creative as part of the branding for this event.

Naming Rights Cost: $100,000 Title Sponsorship | One Available

1 Pre-event • VIP bracelets • Title naming rights to event • Stencil of logo for bodypainters • Category exclusivity • Dedicated photographer • Primary media mention • Visual branding opportunities • Primary logo inclusion and placement on all • Inclusion in cruise newsletter onboard marketing materials Post-event • First right of refusal to sponsor all Cruise • First right of refusal to sponsor future Whet Control pre-cruise events (including retail and Travel charter naming rights sweepstakes partnershipes) • Event recap video • Mention and logo inclusion in all dedicated pre- • Mention and logo inclusion in all dedicated event coverage post-event coverage Onsite • (1) Branded VIP party including 400 VIP guests, banners/signage placement, and distribution of promotional merchandise • (2) On board/destination events, including naming rights to parties on all flyers and schedules, a pool, theatre, and/or beach party, signage/banner placement, distribution of promotional materials • Category exclusivity • Admiral's Club VIP Package (poolside cabana) • Brand ambassadors • Giveaways for contests • Stateroom activation • Gift bag inclusion • Inclusion in sponsor channel for viewing in all staterooms partnership opportunities platinum partner Cost: $50,000 2 Pre-event a pool, theatre, and/or beach party, signage/ • Media mention on all dedicated marketing banner placement, distribution of promotional materials materials • Logo inclusion on all dedicated marketing • (5) Complimentary staterooms (maximum 4 materials people per cabin) • Mention and logo inclusion in all dedicated pre- • Category exclusivity event coverage • Gift bag inclusion • Inclusion in all dedicated retail and sweepstakes • Stateroom activation partnerships • Promotional merchandise • Visual branding opportunities Onsite • In-cabin video promotion, limited to a 3-minute • (1) Branded VIP party, including 400 guests, loop played on over 1,200 television screens banners/signage placement, and distribution of continuously throughout the duration of the promotional merchandise event • (1) Onboard/destination event, including logo placement on all dedicated flyers and schedules, Post-event • Post-event recap video gold partner Cost: $15,000 3 Pre-event distribution of promotional merchandise • Media mention on all dedicated marketing • Signage/banner placement materials • Promotional merchandise • Logo inclusion on all dedicated marketing • Visual branding opportunities materials • In-cabin video promotion, limited to a 3-minute loop played on over 1,200 television screens Onsite continuously throughout the duration of the • Brand ambassadors event • Giveaways for contests • Name on all onboard schedules Post-event • Branded pool, theatre or beach party, including • Post-event recap video

gift bag inclusiON Cost: $2,000 4 • (1) promotional item in each gift bags (2,300 total) • Logo placement on giftbags vendor opportunities title SPONSOR Cost: $5,000 1 • Display Ad Signage (Located in High Volume Traffic Areas) • Pre Cruise Official Recognition / Announcement to all attendees via email & Social Media Posts • Promotional Flyer Distributionn in Every Cabin • 50/50 Net Profit Share • 1/16 Page Ad Included in Cruise Ship's Onboard Newsletter • Ability to Sell Merchandise at the Offical Merchandise Store 2 merchandise sponsor Cost: $2,000 • Ability to Sell Merchandise at Official Merchandise Store • 50/50 Net Profit Share activiation contact whet travel Ready to get involved in the world's largest floating dance music

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