BE PART OF THE PLACE WHERE SUMMER MEMORIES ARE MADE Table of contents

•History and Facts Pages 3-9 •Notable Recognition Page 10 •Demographics Page 11 •Advertising Packages Pages 12-14 •Signage Information Pages 15-19 •Print Advertising Info Page 20 •Radio Network Info Page 21-22 •Ticket Information Pages 23-24 •Game Sponsorship Info Pages 25-28 •Giveaway Information Page 29 •Website Advertising Page 30 •Promotion Sponsorship Pages 31-40 Who are the Sea Dogs?

• The Double-A Affiliate of the Red Sox since September of 2002

• Member of the historic Eastern League of Professional Clubs. The Eastern League features 12 teams from Portland west to Akron, OH and 2006 Eastern League Champions south to Richmond, VA.

• The Sea Dogs play a 142-game regular season schedule from April to Labor Day, with 71 home games at . 2007 World Champions 2003 World Champs • From 1994 - 2002, the Double-A 2004 World 1997 World Champs Affiliate of the Florida Marlins Champions Why Sports Marketing

•Sports marketing with the Sea Dogs allows companies to market their brand with a successful organization that carries a positive connotation throughout •Marketing with the Sea Dogs offers companies a relaxed atmosphere over an extended period of time (average game time of just over three hours). Fans often let their “guard” down while attending sporting events with family and friends. More likely to take in their surroundings and remember what they saw while associating that information with a positive memory. •Radio and television marketing are quick snapshots and if the consumer misses or tunes out the 30 seconds your message is not delivered. Sports marketing with the Sea Dogs allows a business to be in front of close to 400,000 excited and enthusiastic potential customers, again for an extended period of time. •Marketing with the Sea Dogs carries on over 71 home games and allows a company the opportunity to establish strong brand recognition while also delivering a specific message to our vast fan base. The Sea Dogs strive to create a positive, family atmosphere and also rigorously recruit corporate groups to our Skybox suites and picnic area. This combination makes the Sea Dogs customers a unique mix of various demographics. Why the Sea Dogs?

•The Sea Dogs are one of the most attended professional sports teams in ALL of New England. This ranking includes the four major sports franchises in the Boston area. •Each season the Sea Dogs attract around 400,000 fans to Hadlock Field from April through September. That is 400,000 sets of eyes and ears focused on your company which drives customers and clients to your business. •The Sea Dogs averaged 5,514 fans per game during the 2011 season. This strong fan base offers you the opportunity to showcase your product on a nightly basis to scores of captive and loyal customers. •The affiliation with the gives the Sea Dogs great exposure throughout New England including many games each season televised to household across New England on NESN. •Our eight station radio network stretches from Dover, NH to Presque Isle, ME and everywhere in between. This reach gives your product an average of an additional 3,000 fans per game and covers each of our 142 home AND away games. In addition each of our games are broadcast over the Internet for fans across the country and world to listen to. Don’t Just Take Our Word For It!

Here is what advertising partners and fans have to say about the Sea Dogs experience:

*”I enjoy the entertainment the Sea Dogs provide not only through the baseball game on the field but also with the promotions between innings. Our whole family enjoys attending games and Hadlock Field provides a safe and friendly environment!”--- Justin McKenzie- South Portland,

*”It has been my pleasure to partner with the Portland Sea Dogs since their first year at Hadlock Field. Every promotional aspect has always been fulfilled professionally and creatively for all of my clients. As dedicated community members, the Portland Sea Dogs continue to shine on and off the playing field, when it comes to their promotional partnerships. We value our partnership with the Portland Sea Dogs and will continue to support our joint efforts in the future.”--- Karen St. Clair- Owner; St. Clair Media Group

* “U.S. Cellular's partnership with the Portland Sea Dogs is truly a home run for everyone, especially the community. U.S. Cellular has experienced great success in Portland and the company is extremely proud of its association with the Sea Dogs. Many of our customers and associates are Sea Dogs fans, and we are pleased to give back to our communities with fun and affordable family entertainment. We are thrilled to align ourselves with a ball club that shares our passion for the game and the Greater Portland community.” --- Stacey Gagne- Field Marketing Manager; U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs’ History

•The Sea Dogs started play in Portland in 1994 -- the first team in more than 40 years to play in the popular Maine city – by shattering the Eastern League attendance record en route to drawing more than 375,000 fans in that historic inaugural season. •Since 1994, the Sea Dogs have averaged more than 400,000 fans per season, annually ranking in the top five in Double-A attendance and among the top minor league teams in capacity of the stadium filled. •The Sea Dogs rank first in the league in Season Ticket Holders at over 2,200 making a ticket to a Sea Dogs’ game hard to come by as only 71% of the season’s tickets are available to the general public. Many of these tickets are corporately owned which means nightly there are new and unique fans attending Capacity crowds and family fun are games. the norm all season at Hadlock Field. •The Sea Dogs welcomed their 7,000,000th fan in July 2011. They were the second-fastest team in Double-A history to reach the milestone! •In 2011 the Sea Dogs drew 369,424 fans and averaged 5,514 fans per game. •The Sea Dogs organization won the two most coveted awards in when they received the Freitas Award in 1999– which recognizes one team each year for long term success -- and the John H. Johnson Trophy in 2000 – which recognizes the top Minor League team based on stability, contributions to the league and community, and promotion of the baseball industry. More About the Sea Dogs

• Double A Baseball is the second highest classification of Minor League Baseball.

• Like other members of Minor League Baseball, Double A Baseball offers fans affordable family entertainment and exciting and innovative promotions, with at least 140 games on the schedule for each club between April and September.

• Because players at the Double A level are only two steps away from becoming a Major Leaguer, Double A Baseball has also become the level where most blue chip prospects complete their development. This can be seen as more and more players are jumping directly from Double A to the Major Leagues while spending little or no time at Triple-A.

• The Sea Dogs are one of the highest attended Minor League teams in the country. In 2011 the Sea Dogs ranked 3rd out of 12 Eastern League teams in attendance, 6th out of 30 Double-A teams, and 30th out of 176 Minor League Baseball teams in the country.

• The Sea Dogs draw more fans each season than the other professional Maine teams combined including the , Maine Red Claws, and Lewiston Maineiacs.

• During the months of July and August the Sea Dogs operated at 95.2% capacity crowds.

• The Sea Dogs benefit from being in the heart of with games televised on NESN and numerous segments on regional television such as Comcast, NECN, and others creating additional opportunities for our sponsors to get noticed.

• Prior to the 2003 season the Portland Sea Dogs installed a likeness of Fenway’s fabled . The Sea Dogs’ own “” stands 37 feet high, is 315 feet from home plate, and features the signature Coke Bottle, Citgo Sign, and W.B. Mason sign. The Maine Monster offers a unique touch to Hadlock Field while also assisting in the development of the Red Sox outfielders. From Hadlock to Fenway

.In 18 season’s of baseball more than 180 Sea Dogs players have gone on to play in the Major Leagues. .Three players from the 2011 Portland Sea Dogs Opening Day roster would make their way to the Major Leagues later in the season including . .The 2011 Boston Red Sox featured 25 former Sea Dogs players including , , , , Adrian Gonzalez, , , , and . .Many of Red Sox stars appear for the Sea Dogs on injury rehabilitation assignments including Mike Cameron, , Jacoby Ellsbury, Jeremy Hermida, , Daisuke Catcher Ryan Lavarnway Matsuzaka, , and John Smoltz. opened the 2011 season in .Amongst the Sea Dogs notable alumni are: Portland and finished it in .Over 20 Major League All-Stars Boston. .4 who have tossed Major League no-hitters (AJ. Burnett, Anibal Sanchez, Clay Buchholz, and Jon Lester). .2 Rookie of the Year Winners (Hanley Ramirez and Dustin Pedroia). .2 MVP’s (Livan Hernandez and Josh Beckett). .1 American League MVP (Dustin Pedroia).

Mike Cameron Jon Lester holds & the Sea Dogs career Jacoby ERA record. Ellsbury on a rehab assignment with the Sea Dogs in May 2010 2008 American League MVP DustinJohn Pedroia Smoltz Notable Recognition

In August of 2011, Portland, Maine was ranked the 5th Best Minor League Sports City in the country by the Sports Business Journal. Rankings were determined by ratio of attendance based upon population as well as franchise tenure.

“Portland had one of the highest attendance-to-population ratios of any multiple-team market in the United States. The area’s teams over their past five seasons combined for an annual attendance of 637,000 on average, compared to an average annual population of 275,000. Among the 97 markets studied that had more than one team, only Hershey-Harrisburg had a better ratio…The Sea Dogs…have been ranked among Minor League Baseball’s top 25 for merchandise sales in every year of their existence despite having the same logo the entire time.” -Sports Business Journal August 2011 Fan Demographics

Male, single: 21.2% Female, single: 16.1% Male, married: 38.7% Female, married: 24.0%

Ages: Annual Household Income Levels: 0-17: 14.3% $85,000 +: 17.9% 18-24: 11.4% $60,000-$84,999: 15.0% 25-39: 33.7% $40,000-$59,999: 31.2% 40-59: 31.4% $25,000-$39,999: 22.3% 59+: 9.2% Under $25,000: 13.6%

More information: Have a major credit card: 87% Vacation yearly in Maine: 17% Own their own home: 67% Making a major purchase in the next Live in Portland: 42% 12 months (car, home, boat, etc): 34% Travel 25-50 miles to games: 38% Greater Portland Population: 240,000 Travel 50+ miles to games: 20% 2012 Sponsor Packages

Each season the Portland Sea Dogs attract close to or more than 400,000 fans to Hadlock Field. Now imagine your company name and logo attached to the Sea Dogs through multiple advertising avenues. The Sea Dogs are proud to offer the following packages which are limited for the 2012 season but offer great marketing options and a package discount price. Listed are the elements and in parenthesis the a-la-carte price. The discounted package price is listed at the bottom of the description.

HOME RUN PACKAGE (Three Available) *One Standard 8x16 Outfield Billboard ($8,500) *One 30-second radio spot on the Sea Dogs Radio Network ($3,550) *One Full Page Program Ad in the Sea Dogs Game Day Program ($2,500) *Your choice of Four Box Seat Season Tickets OR one Company Picnic for 75 ($1,850) *One Public Address Announcement at all 71 Sea Dogs Home Games ($2,500)

Package Price of $16,500.00 per season for a 1-year agreement or $15,750.00 per year for a 3-year agreement (Value of $18,900)

TRIPLE PACKAGE (Four Available) *One Standard 8x16 Outfield Billboard ($8,500) *One 30-second radio spot on the Sea Dogs Radio Network ($3,550) *One Full Page Program Ad in the Sea Dogs Game Day Program ($2,500)

Package Price of $12,500.00 per season for a 1-year agreement or $11,500.00 per season for a 3-year agreement (Value of $14,550) 2012 Sponsor Packages Continued…

DOUBLE PACKAGE (Five Available)

*One 30-second radio spot on the Sea Dogs Radio Network ($3,550) *One Full Page Program Ad in the Sea Dogs Game Day Program ($2,500) *Your choice of Four Box Seat Season Tickets OR one Company Picnic for 75 ($1,850)

Package Price of $7,000.00 per season for a 1-year agreement or $6,750.00 per year for a 3-year agreement (Value of $7,900)

SINGLE PACKAGE (Five Available)

*One 30-second radio spot on the Sea Dogs Radio Network ($3,550) *One Full Page Program Ad in the Sea Dogs Game Day Program ($2,500)

Package Price of $5,500.00 per season for a 1-year agreement or $5,000.00 per season for a 3- year agreement (Value of $6,050) 2012 Sponsor Packages Continued…

PINCH HIT PACKAGE *One Full Color 1/8 Page Advertisement in the 2012 Sea Dogs Game Day Program *20 Reserved Tickets to a Sea Dogs Game *Radio Reader during the broadcast of 10 Sea Dog games Package Price of $1,250.00 per season for a 1-year agreement or $1,000.00 per year for a 3-year agreement

BUNT *10 Games of 10 Reserved Seat Tickets *One message on the message center during those 10 games Package Price of $1,250.00 per season for a 1-year agreement or $1,000.00 per year for a 3-year agreement

RED SOX PACKAGE *Four Tickets to a Red Sox game at (date TBD) *20 Reserved Tickets to the Sea Dogs Opening Day *20 Reserved Tickets to a Sea Dogs game of your choice *Logo on a Red Sox giveaway at Hadlock Field during the 20120 season Package Price of $1,250.00 per season for a 1-year agreement or $1,000.00 per year for a 3-year agreement Outfield Fence Signage

Price for an 8-foot by 16-foot sign: Price for an 8-foot by 8-foot sign: $8,500.00/year for a 1-year agreement $7,500.00/yr for a 1-year agreement $7,500.00/yr for a 3-year agreement $6,500.00/yr for a 3-year agreement

Imagine close to 400,000 pairs of eyes on your billboard throughout the Sea Dogs schedule PLUS all of the additional exposure your company will get from the various collegiate and high school games, and concerts that take place at Hadlock Field every year. Once all of these events are totaled, almost half a million fans come through the gates of Hadlock Field on a yearly basis. It’s no wonder these items are one of the most-popular forms of advertising in both Major and Minor League Baseball. Inquire about availability, or get your name on the waiting list that exists for such a high demand piece of inventory. More Outfield Signage

LIGHT TOWER SIGN This location offers the stand-alone feature with your message jumping out at fans. One of our most popular location for signage at as they are very easy to point out since they are not amongst other signs. Price for an 8-foot by 8-foot Light Tower sign: $7,500.00/year for a 1-year agreement or $6,500.00/year for a 3- year agreement

SPECIALTY SIGNAGE The Sea Dogs offer several opportunities for unique special signs throughout the ballpark. Give us a call to discuss these locations and pricing. Foul Pole Sponsor

• Stand high above all other signs in the outfield at Hadlock Field for all fans to see. By presenting the Foul Pole you are getting a prime location above the famous Maine Monster and will get great exposure throughout the entire seating area allowing our fans to clearly see your sign! Sign measures between two and four feet wide by 25-feet high!

Investment: $6,000.00/year or $5,000.00 per year for a 3-year agreement Additional Signage Opportunities

FIELD-SIDE STAIRWAY SIGNS Four great strategic locations for the advertiser with lots of information to give. The close proximity of these signs to the fans allow you to include information not visible from the outfield. The location above the exit stairways guarantees prime visibility to the more than 400,000 Sea Dog fans that come to Hadlock Field every season.

Price: $6,000.00/yr for a 1-year agreement/ $5,000.00/yr for a 3-year agreement

CONCOURSE SIGNAGE Take advantage of reaching the hundreds of thousands of fans who roam the main concourse of Hadlock Field in search of the perfect ballpark hot dog or souvenir. Prime locations over the concession stands, stairways going out to the seating area, and television monitors make these spots hard to beat.. The close proximity with the fan allows for the advertiser to include detailed information on the sign for the fan to see.

Price: 6-foot by 12-foot wood sign: $6,000.00/yr for a 1-year agreement $5,000.00/yr for a 3-year agreement

3.5-foot by 16-foot Backlit sign: $6,500.00/yr for a 1-year agreement or $5,5000.00/yr for a 3-year agreement On-Deck Signage

ON-DECK CIRCLE SPONSORSHIP This unique sponsorship allows your company logo to be on the field, literally right at the feet of the players. The 8-foot on deck circles sit in front of the first and third base dugout and offer a great view for the fans. In addition, your company will receive three PA announcements per game mentioning to fans who is in the on-deck circle. Investment: $11,000/year for a 1-year agreement or $9,500/year for a 3-year agreement. Print Materials

POCKET SCHEDULE The Sea Dogs’ pocket schedule is a must-have for every Sea Dogs fan. Great exposure is created by the more than 400,000 pieces produced and distributed throughout New England every year. The majority of Sea Dogs fans, whether they attend one game or all the games, find out about our games through the Pocket Schedule. Truly a piece that you cannot leave home without. PRICE: $5,000.00

SEA DOGS OFFICIAL GAME DAY SOUVENIR PROGRAM Another must-have for the Sea Dogs’ fan. Over 100 pages of full-color information about the team, the league, and baseball in general. For every program sold, an average of four people read it. A great medium to literally get your logo and information in the hands of fans everywhere. 2012 RATES (ALL ADS ARE FULL COLOR): Full Page Ad: $2,500.00 Half Page Ad: $1,800.00 ¼ Page Ad: $1,000.00 Radio

Join the growing list of advertisers that continue to see the electronic media as a valuable resource to get their name out to thousands of listeners. All 142 games of our season is broadcast to our loyal fan base. Additionally the Sea Dogs have Web Broadcasting on seadogs.com so your message is heard throughout the United States and across the globe! New for the 2012 Season! WPEI will serve as the flagship station for the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network, which consists of six stations creating one of the largest radio networks in the league. In addition to WPEI 95.9 FM (Portland) and WPPI 95.5 FM Sea Dogs' games can be heard on WEZR 1240 AM (Lewiston/ Auburn), WKTQ 1450 AM (South Paris/Norway), WTME 780 AM (Rumford), and WMYF 1380 AM (Portsmouth, NH). All games can also be heard worldwide via the internet on either www.seadogs.com or www.milb.com.

WPEI and WPPI are owned and operated by and are part of the WEEI Network. The Atlantic Coast Radio Group also owns and operates Sports Radio WJJB 96.3 FM (BIG JAB), Sports Radio WPEI 95.5/95.9 FM, and News Talk WLOB 1310 AM. Atlantic Coast Radio is Portland's only locally owned and operated radio group and is pleased to be continuing in their second decade with BIG JAB 96.3 FM, the Boston Red Sox. SEA DOGS RADIO NETWORK RATES: 30-second Network spot: $3,550.00 30-second Local spot (flagship only): $2,000.00 60-second Network spot: $4,500.00 60-second Local spot (flagship only) $3,500.00 Rejoin Liner (10 seconds) $1,200.00 In-game reader (15 seconds) $1,500.00 In-game event $2,500.00 *Call the Sea Dogs for details and availability Radio

SEA DOGS RADIO NETWORK: • *WPEI/WPPI Covers from York County to Augusta. • Mike Antonellis enters his eighth season as the voice of the Sea Dogs, and his 15th in professional baseball. For audio samples, feel free to contact him at [email protected]. Tickets

SEASON TICKETS: GROUP TICKETS: Whether you use them to entertain clients or for Skybox: $550.00- April and May your employees, Season Tickets are a great $594.00- June, July, August, Sept. commodity to have. Season Ticket numbers are Whether it is going out with some close friends or trying limited, to enhance their value. In addition, to impress an important client, the Sea Dog Sky Box is a great night's entertainment. The Game can be seen in Season Ticket Holders receive benefits style and comfort from inside the climate-controlled throughout the season including a special furnished suite, or in a Sky Box seat directly outside. autograph session with the team and batting Each box can accommodate up to 22 people. practice on Hadlock Field. In addition the Sea Dogs offer our Season Ticket Exchange program. Picnic Grove: $24.00 PP (min group 20) June-Sept If you are not using your tickets for a game $22.00 PP (min group 20) April and May simply fax back your tickets prior to the first The Picnic Grove at Hadlock Field is a great choice for pitch of any game and receive a $3.00 credit on groups looking to spend a day or evening together at a your account for 2013. Sea Dogs game. For one price per person, everyone in 2011 Rates: your group will receive a ticket to the game, all you can eat food consisting of the following: Hamburgers, Hot Type 1-year 3-year Dogs, Chicken Sandwiches, Cole Slaw, Beans, and Box $461.50 $426.00 assorted Coca- Cola products, and a Sea Dogs Ice Cream Reserved $426.00 $390.50 Biscuit. Corporate Picnic

Entertain clients or customers with this full picnic option. The corporate picnic allows your company to take advantage of all advertising mediums at Hadlock Field. •Minimum of 250 tickets •Two hours of all you can eat food in the picnic area •Opportunity to throw out a first pitch •Opportunity to do an interview on the Sea Dogs’ Radio Network •Signage opportunities around the park for your date •Video Board opportunities, pre-game and in game •Give away opportunities within the picnic area •PA Announcements and Scoreboard Messages

Create a relaxing atmosphere of high visibility at Hadlock Field

Investment: $29.00 per person, for a minimum of 250 people, maximum of 350. Hadlock Happenings

Be the presenting sponsor of one of the many great entertainment acts that visit Hadlock Field each season. These acts always attract great crowds as fans of all ages enjoy the ZOOperstars, Tom Sadge as Neil Diamond, the Amazing Christopher, Skyy Dog USA, and others. Not only is this a great way to get your name out to the Sea Dogs fan base, but it is also a great way to host an employee/client night at Hadlock Field.

Your sponsorship includes the following:

*Skybox with complimentary food package *100 Reserved seat tickets *Honorary First Pitch *Inclusion in all event marketing Sea Dogs use to promote event including print, radio, and in-house

Dates book quickly so inquire about how to get your company’s name attached to these great crowd-drawing acts!

Price (includes all above listed elements): $5,000.00 Theme Nights

Traditionally some of the most fan-interactive nights on the schedule each season. Fans take advantage of opportunities to dress up for Halloween early, break out their disco clothes, or dawn their Hawaiian shirts while enjoying a great time at Hadlock Field. Take part and have the opportunity to see the smiles and laughs as thousands enjoy themselves on these fun nights!

Your sponsorship includes the following: *100 General Admission seat tickets *An Honorary First Pitch *Inclusion in all event marketing Sea Dogs use to promote event including print, radio, and in-house

2012 EVENT NIGHTS: Jimmy Buffet Night, Halloween at Hadlock, Renew your Wedding Vows, Prom Night, Irish Heritage Night, NASCAR, 1995 Night, Tribute to Elvis Night, Italian Heritage Night, Frano-American Heritage Night and more being added.

Price (includes all above listed elements): $4,000.00 Single Game Sponsorship

The Sea Dogs play 71 home games from April through Labor Day. Your company can be the presenting sponsor of one of those games for a set price and receive the following fantastic benefits:

* Name associated with the game on promotional efforts for the Sea Dogs including website, radio network, and print materials. * Opportunity to provide a giveaway at the main gate (item to be approved by Sea Dogs management, minimum of 1,000 pieces) * 50 Tickets to the Game * Five PA announcements during the game * Name and logo recognition on the Video Board up to five times during the game * Tabling in the concourse during the game * Opportunity to have someone throw out a first pitch prior to the game

Cost per game: $2,500.00 Fabulous Fireworks

One of the most popular events the Sea Dogs offer are our Fabulous Fireworks displays. Fans look through our schedule every season and pick out these dates to bring their families and guests. We limit the displays to just five shows per year, so inquire early about getting one for your company!

Your sponsorship includes the following:

*Skybox with complimentary food package *100 Reserved seat tickets *Honorary First Pitch *Inclusion in all event marketing Sea Dogs use to promote event including print, radio, and in-house

Price (includes all above listed elements): $5,000.00 Giveaway Opportunities

Reach thousands of Sea Dogs fans by giving away a premium item at a Sea Dogs’ game. The Portland Sea Dogs are all about fun, family, and giveaways. Get your logo on a Bobblehead Doll, logo ball, or one of hundreds of other items. In addition, your name will be attached to event publicity for that game day throughout the season. Cost depends on item, and there is a 1,000 piece minimum. Set your giveaway day up before dates run out.

Giveaway night includes: *Name attached to all pre-game publicity *50 GA Tickets to the game *Tabling Opportunity at the game *An honorary first pitch prior to the game Sample Giveaway Pricing (based on 1,000 pieces with your logo on each. Prices are subject to change as manufactures change prices) including the above elements: Bobblehead: $6,000.00 Mini Bat: $4,500.00 Logo Baseball: $4,000.00 Seat Cushions: $4,500.00 Website Advertising

The Portland Sea Dogs website is the first place Sea Dog fans from all over the world go for up-to-date information on their favorite team. The site provides fans the opportunity to learn about promotions, purchase tickets and souvenirs, listen to live game audio and check out the in-game box scores, and follow the Sea Dog players through the season. The site is updated multiple times each day to keep it fresh and keep fans returning.

*300 X 100 clickable ad on the homepage- $5,000.00-LIMITED SUPPLY

*540 X 130 stationary clickable banner sponsorship of a secondary page- $1,500.00 Parking Sponsorship

The Portland Sea Dogs are offering a special discounted parking card to park at Sea Dogs games. With each phone ticket order we will include a coupon good for $1.00 off at select parking areas. As presenting sponsor of our parking areas your business will be featured on the coupon and you too can include a special discount and/or general information about your business. In addition, we will give tickets at the parking lot for patrons to display, this will also feature information about your business as well as potentially a coupon. This is a great way to directly drive fans to your business all year round! The cards will be 3 inches by 4 inches and two sided. Investment: $5,000.00 per year for a 1-year agreement/ or $4,000.00 per year for a 3-year agreement. Season Ticket Holder Event Sponsor

In 2012 the Portland Sea Dogs are excited to offer the opportunity for your company to sponsor the exclusive “Season Ticket Holder Series.” The Sea Dogs have an extremely loyal and dedicated Season Ticket Holder base of over 2,200 individuals and companies throughout Maine and New England. One of the many benefits of being a Season Ticket Holder are the special events hosted by the Sea Dogs throughout the season.

The events in the Season Ticket Holder Series include: • Season Ticket Holder Batting Practice • Season Ticket Holder Autograph Session with the team • Season Ticket Holder Breakfast with the team

This sponsorship allows your company to present three different events with the Sea Dogs and exclusive opportunity to have direct access to the most loyal fans in Northern New England. In addition you would be permitted to have representation at each event!

The benefits of being the Season Ticket Holder Series sponsor includes • Your company’s name advertised in conjunction with all events, including press releases and all other communication materials • A banner for with your company’s name and logo displayed at all events • Your company’s name and logo on all promotional items • Two hours of batting practice for your company and clients prior to Season Ticket Holder Batting practice • Opportunity to entertain clients and members of your company at all Season Ticket Holder events.

Investment: $5,000.00 per year for a 1-year agreement or $4,000.00 per year for a 3-year agreement Player Appearance

What better way to accentuate a grand opening, a special sale, an employee outing, and more then with an appearance by Sea Dog players and Slugger the Sea Dog. For a special rate you will receive the following:

* Event listed on the Sea Dogs promotional page on the Sea Dogs website. * Between two and four players for your event for up to two hours * Slugger the Sea Dog at your event for up to two hours * 20 Sea Dog tickets to give out at the event

Cost per event: $1,000.00 Baseball Camp

Since 2007, the Sea Dogs hosted their “Sea Dogs Baseball Camp” for a week in July. The camp was conducted by Sea Dogs’ Coaches and Players. During the week our players and coaching staff provided instruction during the morning session and then the campers would put that to use in the afternoon while playing games. Each year the camp was a huge hit and SOLD OUT more than a month prior to the start. As presenting sponsor of the camp you will receive the following wonderful benefits: • Name on all promotional material associated with the camp including; print advertising, brochures, registration forms, and website. • One PA announcement at each Sea Dogs home game during the 2011 season • Name and logo on banners at the camp • Name on all the camper t-shirts • Name and logo on giveaway items provided to the campers • Opportunity to provide coupons and benefits to the campers • Presenting sponsor of a July Sea Dogs game (all campers will attend) • 50 GA tickets and five PA announcements during the July game Investment: $6,000.00 per year for a 1-year agreement or $5,000.00 per year for a 3-year agreement Golf Tournament Sponsorship

The Ninth Annual Slugger Open to Benefit the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital will take place in August of 2012 at Sable Oaks Golf Course in South Portland. The Slugger Open is a unique event that allows you to play golf with friends and co-workers in the morning followed by a picnic at the Sea Dogs game that evening, all while raising funds for the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center. The tournament features current Sea Dogs players (future Boston Red Sox?) on the course, a golf shirt, a pancakes and bacon breakfast in the morning, a BBQ on the golf course, prizes, and much more. As the title sponsor your company would receive the following: • Your name and logo on all of our marketing and promotional material for the event. • Opportunity to set-up a display in our front plaza before, during, and after the August th game • Opportunity to throw out a ceremonial first pitch prior to the game • Your name and logo on all applications listing you as presenting sponsor and on all mailings we do to solicit entries • Your name and logo on the tournament golf shirts • Your name and logo on 1,000 program inserts, all print and radio advertising regarding the golf tournament • Opportunity to set-up a display at the registration both at the golf course and opportunity to set-up a display on one of the holes at the golf course • A representative to hand out the awards at the awards ceremony following the tournament • One Public Address Announcement at each home game throughout the entire season (71 home games)

Total cost of the sponsorship: $5,000.00

Other Sponsorship Possibilities: Triple: $700.00 Double: $600.00 Single: $500.00 Foursome in tournament Foursome in tournament Foursome in tournament Tee Sponsorship Tee Sponsorship Recognition in tournament program Green Sponsorship Tee Sponsorship Signage on golf cart Recognition in tournament program Recognition in tournament program Signage on golf cart Signage on golf cart Skybox Naming Rights

Each night large corporations and groups enjoy the Sea Dogs’ game from the comfort and class of a Skybox. With 17 filled Skyboxes every night there is plenty of opportunity for great exposure. As naming rights sponsor of our Skybox level you will receive the following wonderful benefits: • Name and logo attached to all marketing the Sea Dogs do for the Skyboxes including pocket schedules, Game-Day program, in-house PA announcements, website, and more. • Signage outside of the Skybox Elevator in both the concourse and Skybox level. •Sign located in the Skybox Elevator. • PA Announcement and message center recognition during each Sea Dog Game Investment: $10,000.00/yr for a 1-year agreement or $8,000.00/yr for a 3-year agreement Inning Sponsorship

Be the primary sponsor of one full inning at each Sea Dogs game. As the inning sponsor you will receive the following wonderful benefits: Logo Recognition and PA announcement at the start of the top half and bottom half of the inning • Logo rotation on the video board throughout the inning, minimum of three times • Name recognition on the message center during inning • Opportunity to set-up a contest during the inning for a lucky fan to win a prize • Name announced with one batter during the top and bottom of the inning

Price: $5,000 per season for a 1-year agreement or $4,000 per season for a 3-year agreement Autograph Table Sponsorship

The Portland Sea Dogs Autograph Table is a daily destination for all of our fans, young and old alike! Each game we have one or more Sea Dogs players at the autograph table for about 20 minutes about 1-hour prior to game time. Fans line up for their chance to get a FREE autograph from their favorite Sea Dog players. As the presenting sponsor you will receive the following wonderful benefits: • Naming Rights for the Autograph Table • A full size banner located behind the table. The banner lets fans know about your company PLUS is featured in all fan photos of their experience at the table! Above: Two Sea Dog players sign and interact with • A PA announcement at every game letting fans know fans. Below: Fans line the concourse waiting to get an who is at the autograph table. autograph! Price: $5,000.00 per season for a 1-year agreement or $4,000.00 per season for a 3-year agreement. Video Board

Added for the 2004 season and a smash hit with our 400,000+ fans is our Ford Board Video Board. Located in right-centerfield offering a great view to our fans, the Ford Board offers advertisers a unique and interactive way to reach out to fans. The clarity and sound are second to none and provide entertainment and education to all fans. Our goal is to keep the inventory limited so our advertisers message won’t get lost in the shuffle. Limited pre-game and in- game spots remain. Ask for details! 2012 RATES: •In-game vignette (45 seconds): $5,000.00/yr •Pre-game vignette (45 seconds): $4,500.00/yr •30-second commercial (pre-game): $4,000.00/yr Baseball Bingo

During each Wednesday game at Hadlock Field the Sea Dogs will host BINGO Night. Fans entering the park receive BINGO cards with your company name and logo on it each Wednesday. During the game specific plays of the game will be tied to a letter and number. When those plays occur fans will mark their card. The fan that gets BINGO will win a special prize. Price: $6,000.00 for the entire season (total of 10 Wednesday games, only $600 per night!) THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN PORTLAND SEA DOGS BASEBALL WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU IN 2012!

This package contains general information of partnership possibilities with the Portland Sea Dogs. We are always developing new and unique ways to market your organization and would love to tailor a package that fits your specific marketing goals. For more information please contact: Liz Riley Director of Sales and Marketing/Promotions (207) 874-9300/ [email protected]