FORT WAYNE TINCAPS (260) 482-6400 • TINCAPS.COM “This organization strives to offer fans one of the best game day experiences anywhere. From the moment you step foot in you will find a dedication to customer service that is unmatched not only in minor league , but in all of sports.” ~ STADIUM JOURNEY magazine

Photo by Stephen Zabrecky

1 TINCAPS (260) 482-6400 • TINCAPS.COM WHY THE TINCAPS?

THE TINCAPS AWARD-WINNING STAFF WILL LISTEN TO YOUR NEEDS AND COLLABORATE WITH YOU ON A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP PLAN.

The TinCaps will tailor a creative, unique, interactive & productive partnership package to capture the attention of our loyal fan base.

We will take the time to understand your goals and help you achieve them, be they brand awareness, brand preference, increased retail traffic, improved business-to-business relationships, employee rewards, or community leadership.

Unlike most traditional forms of marketing, we can incorporate dynamic elements that allow fans to experience your message and interact with your brand.

We will deliver what we promise and find ways to maximize the value you receive.

MAKING LASTING IMPRESSIONS Partnering with the TinCaps puts your business in front of over 400,000 fans during 70+ TinCaps games plus nearly 150,000 additional patrons attending other events at Parkview Field.

REACHING BEYOND THE BALLPARK TinCaps home games can be seen live on Xfinity regional television throughout Northern and Central and all games can be heard on ESPN Radio 1380am and 100.9fm. The games also receive major coverage in the local newspapers and television news.

LEVERAGING OUR BRAND TO BENEFIT YOURS The positive impact that the team and have had in downtown Fort Wayne have made the TinCaps one of the strongest and most loved brands in Northeast Indiana.

CONNECTING WITH OUR CAPTIVE AUDIENCE TinCaps games offer companies an opportunity to convey their message in a relaxed atmosphere over an extended period of time.

REACHING YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE The TinCaps audience represents a unique mix of desirable demographics and Parkview Field events attract families as well as business leaders, young professionals and college students.

Photo credits: Jeff Nycz • Judd Helms • Brad Hand • Sarina Arens

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FIVE-YEAR ATTENDANCE AVERAGE (2014-2018)

Information represents 2017-18 season attendance numbers

Indiana Pacers (NBA)

Indianapolis Indians (MILB) . COM

Indianapolis Colts (NFL) Notre Dame Football 303,903 (NCAA) UNIQUE VISITORS FORT WAYNE TINCAPS (MILB) (APRIL-SEPTEMBER, 2018)

South Bend Cubs (MILB) Indiana University 1,622,082 Football (NCAA) PAGE VIEWS Indiana University (NCAA) (APRIL-SEPTEMBER, 2018)

Purdue University Football (NCAA)

Fort Wayne Komets SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE (ECHL) AS OF DECEMBER 1, 2018 FORT WAYNE, INDIANA Purdue University RANKED ONE OF THE TOP FIVE Basketball (NCAA) MINOR LEAGUE SPORTS CITIES IN THE COUNTRY 62,771 Notre Dame Basketball (SPORTS BUSINESS DAILY & LIVABILITY.COM) (NCAA)

Indiana Fever (WNBA) 46,539 (NBA D-League) 16,277

milb $68.51 Avg. Cost for a Family 11-17 to Attend a Game Male 55+ $ 11.2% mlb 226.95 50.8% 32.3% nhl $331.03 Female 18-34 nba $375.42 49.2% 35-54 23.6% nfl $491.53 32.9% 0 100 200 300 400 500 Gender Demographics Age Demographics

3 FORT WAYNE TINCAPS (260) 482-6400 • TINCAPS.COM REGIONAL EXPOSURE

The TinCaps followed up a tremendous 2017 at Parkview Field with a record-breaking 2018 season. The TinCaps have sustained an annual attendance average that, nationally, is on par with or above franchises in much larger markets such as San Antonio, Las Vegas, New Orleans and Memphis.

TINCAPS TICKETS HAVE BEEN ZIP CODES ACROSS PURCHASED BY FANS IN 1,219 THE COUNTRY

OF THOSE ARE ZIP CODES FROM WITHIN THE PURCHASES 723 TRI-STATE REGION (INDIANA, OHIO, MICHIGAN)

FORT WAYNE TINCAPS (260) 482-6400 • TINCAPS.COM 4 BUILDING ON SUCCESS

Between TinCaps baseball and other special events over the past 10 seasons, Parkview Field has averaged more than 500,000 guests annually while becoming a vital and vibrant part of the Fort Wayne community and one of the most successful venues in all of .

TOTAL ATTENDANCE AVERAGE ATTENDANCE 2009-18 per Game, 2009-18 4,032,545 5,782

Over 2,000,000 fans have come to TinCaps games at Parkview Field over the past five seasons, outdrawing most other teams in Minor League Baseball (regardless of level) out out out 58 of 59 26 of 30 10 of 30 Single-A teams the TinCaps Double-A teams the TinCaps Triple-A teams the TinCaps outdrew in season attendance outdrew in season attendance outdrew in season attendance

SPECIAL EVENT ATTENDANCE NON-BASEBALL EVENTS 2009-18 2009-18 1,204,979 6,122

5 FORT WAYNE TINCAPS (260) 482-6400 • TINCAPS.COM AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Since 2009, both the Fort Wayne TinCaps and Parkview Field have earned numerous local, regional, and national awards and accolades. The TinCaps have achieved success on the field of play as well as in the front office. Parkview Field has been praised as one of the signature ballparks in all of professional baseball. Here are just some of the distinctions that Fort Wayne has earned in the past ten years:

CONTINUED EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR MAINTAINING A HIGH FAN EXPERIENCE & A POSITIVE IMPACT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY

JOHN H. JOHNSON PRESIDENT’S AWARD HONORING MILB’S MOST COMPLETE ORGANIZATION

#1 OVERALL MINOR LEAGUE BALLPARK EXPERIENCE PARKVIEW FIELD HAS EARNED THAT HONOR SIX TIMES SINCE 2011

LARRY McPHAIL AWARD-BEST MARKETING & PROMOTIONS THE TINCAPS HAVE EARNED THE AWARD ON FOUR OCCASIONS

JOHN HENRY MOSS COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD FOR COMMITMENT TO & SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE SERVICES WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY

BOB FREITAS “ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR” (CLASS-A LEVEL) AN ANNUAL AWARD HONORS THE BEST OPERATORS IN MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR IN 2009, THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED LOCAL AND NATIONAL RECOGNITION

#1 SINGLE-A BALLPARK & #5 OVERALL MILB BALLPARK PARKVIEW FIELD RANKED AHEAD OF MANY TRIPLE-A STADIUMS IN LARGER CITIES

GROUNDS CREW OF THE YEAR PARKVIEW FIELD HAS BEEN RATED THE BEST PLAYING SURFACE IN THE LEAGUE SIX TIMES

TOP 25 IN MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL MERCHANDISE SALES THE TINCAPS LOGO HAS BEEN A BEST SELLER SINCE DEBUTING IN 2009

FORT WAYNE TINCAPS (260) 482-6400 • TINCAPS.COM 6 MARKETING ELEMENTS

FIREWORKS SPONSORSHIP Cap off your event with a spectacular fireworks show featuring your logo displayed on our 1,400 sq. ft. videoboard.

SEATING AREA SPONSORSHIP • Prominent ballpark signage. • Sponsor name on every ticket sold in that area. • Exposure in team advertising materials, announcements, television & radio broadcasts. • VIP usage of the sponsored area.

TELEVISION & RADIO Increase your exposure through our television and radio broadcasts. • All 70 TinCaps home games can be seen live on Xfinity. • Every TinCaps game, home and away, broadcast live on ESPN Radio 1380AM and 100.9 FM. • An average of 4,000 fans per game listen on the radio and another 500 fans listen online at TinCaps.com

GROUP OUTINGS & HOSPITALITY • Groups (ranging in size from 20 fans to over 3,000) sit together in the same section. • All groups in attendance will be recognized during the game both on the videoboard and via a public address announcement.

7 FORT WAYNE TINCAPS (260) 482-6400 • TINCAPS.COM BALLPARK SIGNAGE Ability to create positive associations with our large, loyal and captive audience. • Almost a half-million fans attended TinCaps games and other events at Parkview Field in 2018. • Additional exposure via newspaper, television, and other media coverage.

IN-GAME PROMOTIONS Engage fan interaction and create excitement while conveying your message and building brand recognition. • Promotions are flexible and customizable. • Provide a dominant presence at a particular game or a consistent presence throughout the season. • Work with the TinCaps to create a promotion that will effectively accomplish your objectives.

PRINT MEDIA Pocket Schedules • Over 400,000 pocket schedules are distributed over the tri-state area. Gameday Program • Gameday programs are complimentary to fans at every TinCaps home game. Approximately 112,000 programs are distributed during the season. Multiple editions of the program offer the chance to update your message throughout the season.

MULTIMEDIA OPPORTUNITIES In 2018, TinCaps.com received 1.6 million page views & over 300,000 unique visitors and is now a completely responsive website. The TinCaps also have a strong online and social media following. Showcase your brand via outlets including: • Facebook • Instagram • YouTube • Twitter • Snapchat • Email Newsletter

FORT WAYNE TINCAPS (260) 482-6400 • TINCAPS.COM 8 PARTNERSHIP SPOTLIGHT

“Being a good neighbor -- that’s what Parkview’s relation- ship with the Fort Wayne TinCaps is all about. As neighbors, our partnership means we work hard together to make this a Mike Packnett better community. In turn, we play hard with our families and President & CEO friends to enjoy the many blessings we’ve received. With record-setting attendance last year, it’s clear that the BALLPARK NAMING RIGHTS Ballpark naming rights TinCaps are meeting a need for affordable, family-friendly en- Restroom sponsorship tertainment for the entire region. This past baseball season, Parkview Field welcomed 419,128 fans to TinCaps’ games and Season-long kiosk every one of them made a positive economic impact on our Outfield billboard community. Group outings & picnics That’s a powerful partnership for healthier communities any Season Luxury Suite way you look at it!” Full-page program ad SEASON-LONG KIOSK

“Ivy Tech Community College Northeast has always enjoyed working directly with the Fort Wayne TinCaps staff for the College’s community engagement, student activities, and Andrew Welch employee development projects. Ivy Tech’s promotional ar- Director of Marketing and rangement at Parkview Field provides us with amazing vis- Communications ibility to our target market and the community at-large, not LAWN SEAT NAMING RIGHTS Ivy Tech Community College only during baseball season but 365 days a year. Our ticket package allows us to provide student and employee incen- Ivy Tech Lawn Seats (and everything associated with that area) tives throughout the season, as well as opportunities to invite friends of the College to the heart of downtown Fort Wayne Two Suite Nights for an evening of fun, food, and fellowship. In addition, Ivy Four Group Outings Tech Northeast has enjoyed working with the hospitality staff Four 17-game Ticket Plans to host events at the ballpark.” LUXURY SUITE OUTINGS

“STAR Bank realizes the strength and vitality of a community is in relationships built and grown over time. That’s why STAR Kristin Marcuccilli, is a proud partner with the TinCaps, an organization who has SVP, Chief Operating Officer truly revitalized Fort Wayne and our excitement for America’s STAR Bank favorite pastime. Together, we are committed to serving Fort SEATING AREA NAMING RIGHTS Wayne and sharing our belief in helping families, business- Seating Area Naming Rights es and communities grow. Parkview Field is a destination of (and everything associated with that area) choice for many, and we are honored to share your dedica- Official ATM at the ballpark tion to Fort Wayne’s bright, all-star future. Thank you, Fort Full-Page Program Ad Wayne TinCaps, for the opportunity to partner STAR with your Suite Level Backlit first-class team.” Season Tickets OFFICIAL IN-BALLPARK ATM

9 FORT WAYNE TINCAPS (260) 482-6400 • TINCAPS.COM “Ruoff Home Mortgage is proud to be associated with the Fort Wayne TinCaps and the incredible entertainment and Kim Murphy hospitality they provide not only to the Fort Wayne communi- Director of Communications ty, but to our employees and guests as well. When we were and Client Relations approached to partner with them for the Concourse Suite CONCOURSE SUITE NAMING RIGHTS Ruoff Home Mortgage naming rights, it was a no-brainer decision for us. We have an incredible gem in the heart of downtown and any company Concourse Suite naming rights would love to be a part of it. The TinCaps staff is synonymous Full-page program ad with excellence, ambition and professionalism and they have Group Outings in a Concourse always been approachable on providing unique opportunities Suite during a TinCaps game for our marketing needs & for taking care of every detail.”

FULL-PAGE PROGRAM AD

Tony Mueller “Toyota is entering its third year as a sponsor of the TinCaps, and our local Toyota dealers, Fort Wayne Toyota and Evans General Manager Toyota, have benefitted greatly from the integration. It’s been Toyota, Region a great opportunity to generate brand visibility in the Fort FIELD BOX NAMING RIGHTS Field Box naming rights Wayne community and interact with customers and potential customers in a relaxed environment. Our sponsorship is part In-park vehicle display of Toyota’s commitment to invest in organizations that have Online sweepstakes strong regional impact. The TinCaps have been a wonderful Full-page program ad marketing partner.” :30 TV and radio ads Pregame videoboard ad Website banner VEHICLE DISPLAY

Beth Ann Riecke “French Lick Resort is happy and proud to have a partnership with the Fort Wayne TinCaps! The hospitality industry is built SUITE LEVEL LOFT NAMING RIGHTS Regional Sales Manager on relationships, and to present our name and affiliation with French Lick Resort the Fort Wayne TinCaps organization to the fans and to the Suite Loft Naming Rights community of Fort Wayne, has hit a Home Run in community support, relationship building, and brand identity.” In-Game Kiosks On-Field Promotion

ON-FIELD PROMOTION

FORT WAYNE TINCAPS (260) 482-6400 • TINCAPS.COM 10 TINCAPS C.A.R.E.

The TinCaps C.A.R.E. program stands for Community, Activity, Recreation and Education. The TinCaps are committed to being a positive force in our community. The mission of TinCaps C.A.R.E. is to give back to the citizens of Northeast Indiana through outreach, charitable & community programs and events, fundraising, and partnerships with local and regional charitable organizations.

CHARITABLE AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS COMMUNITY OUTREACH This year, 370 schools and libraries (119,476 students and 5,760 The TinCaps’ mascot and players make appearances at local educators) participated in the TinCaps Reading Program, an hospitals, schools, little leagues and a wide array of other incentive-based system that promotes reading across Indi- community events. In 2018, the TinCaps did over 125 player ana, Michigan & Ohio. and mascot appearances throughout the region.

FUNDRAISING PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS The TinCaps Fundraising Program allows organizations to sell The TinCaps partnered with 65 organizations in 2018 through TinCaps tickets and retain some of the profits. Through ticket the “Community Organization of the Game”, a program estab- sales and specialty jersey auctions, the TinCaps helped local lished to highlight community efforts during every TinCaps organizations raise nearly $200,000 in 2018. game.

CHARITABLE AND COMMUNITY EVENTS The TinCaps continue to strive to give back Parkview Field hosted more than 100 charitable & communi- to the community in which we all live. ty events in 2018, including “Turn the Town Pink” events, a weekly Farmers Market, free Holiday Fest activities, & Trick or Treating with Johnny!

11 FORT WAYNE TINCAPS (260) 482-6400 • TINCAPS.COM TICKETS & GROUP OUTINGS

FIELD BOXES CLUB LEVEL SEATS SEATS Located down the third base line, these These padded seats (located on the suite The Legacy Seats are located behind private boxes include four chairs situated level) feature wait service and have access home plate and feature a personal food around a high top table. Wait service is to the Suite Level Lounge which provides a rail, padded seats, additional leg room and available directly to your table. full-service bar and food options. personal wait service. $2,700/box $1,000/ seat $900/seat sold out 3, 4, or 5-year contract required 2-year contract required

ALL- STAR SEATS RESERVED SEATS Between the dugouts, the All-Star Seats Located just outside the first and third LAWN SEATS get you right down into the action. Some base dugouts, the Reserved Seats have Bring a blanket and enjoy the ballgame All-Star Seats put you closer to the catcher stadium-style seating close to the action at from either right or left field. than the pitcher! an extremely affordable price. $350/seat $675/seat • Half-Season: $385/seat $560/seat

2019 TinCaps Incentive Program full season half-season 17-game plan 12-game plan Same seats for each game Yes Yes 16 of 17 games 11 of 12 games Prime events pre-purchase option Playoff tickets option Future game exchange policy Special “Thank You” gift Electronic ticketing system Renewal rights of seat location Unused season ticket exchange for non-fireworks games On-field batting practice & picnic Postseason party

The TinCaps take pride in ensuring that your GROUP PRICING BREAKDOWN group outing is fun and family-friendly. Seat Type 1 - 19 20 - 99 100 - 249 250+ Share the experience of Parkview Field with Home Run Porch $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 co-workers, church groups, friends and family. All- STAR* $12.00 $11.50 $11.00 $10.50 Pricing varies by of tickets purchased. Parkview Field can accommodate you and your Reserved Seats $10.00 $9.50 $9.00 $8.50 guests, and the TinCaps make planning and Lawn $6.00 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 coordinating simple and hassle-free. *No discount for All-Star seats on Fireworks nights.

FORT WAYNE TINCAPS (260) 482-6400 • TINCAPS.COM 12 PARKVIEW FIELD...

A stunning addition to the heart of downtown Fort Wayne, Parkview Field has proven to be about more than just baseball. Drawing over a half-million patrons a year for events and thousands more for daily use of the park and walking track, Parkview Field has added to the vibrancy of downtown Fort Wayne and become a source of pride for Northeast Indiana. With over 11,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, an on-site Food & Beverage Department, and an unparalleled view of Fort Wayne’s skyline, Parkview Field provides a unique and fun setting for corporate functions, parties and other special events.

playing field suite level lounge

lincoln financial event center centerfield amphitheater

Among the 5,000+ events hosted thus far at Parkview Field are popular Fort Wayne events (such as the Fort4Fitness, Holiday Fest and Fright Night events, and the Patriotic Pops concert) and new events and traditions including blood drives for the Red Cross and non-profit events and walks. Numerous outside events have also been attracted to Parkview Field such as Division I athletics, major concerts, and events for large conventions. Marketing at Parkview Field allows your company exposure to the attendees at all of these additional events as well as the opportunity to link your brand with community-minded events and memorable moments.

13 FORT WAYNE TINCAPS (260) 482-6400 • TINCAPS.COM MORE THAN BASEBALL

NATIONAL CONCERTS Parkview Field has hosted several national concerts and drawn crowds of over 13,000 fans with acts like Zac Brown Band, Florida Georgia Line, Jake Owen & Bob Dylan.

FORT4FITNESS The Fort4Fitness events (including a full and half marathon, kid’s and senior’s marathons and a health festival) drew over 35,000 runners and fans to Parkview Field.

PATRIOTIC POPS On July 3rd, over 7,000 guests enjoyed a free concert from the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. They performed on the field and finished with an amazing fireworks show.

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