Justin Moore

I asked 5 brands why they sponsored this 30,000 person event

Most creators think sponsors care about their download numbers. They're wrong. I went booth-to-booth at a 30,000-person event and asked sponsors directly: why do you shell out hundreds of thousands of dollars for this? What I got back was a masterclass in how brands actually think about ROI, and it should completely change how you pitch. * Why sophisticated brands filter out irrelevant leads even when they're walking right past their booth, and what that means for your pitch * The two ROI buckets every marketer uses internally to justify sponsorship spend (and why most creators only pitch one) * How a single booth conversation turned into a 7-figure deal... four years later * The "Super Bowl" question you need to ask on every discovery call * Why 6 months is the real window to get into a brand's biggest budget * What your post-campaign report needs to show if you want a brand to double down The brands who kept renewing? They weren't chasing vibes. They were looking for one thing: proof they reached their ideal customer. Here's exactly what that looks like, and how to give it to them. Grab my book, Sponsor Magnet, to learn how to transform your influence into income: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one sponsorship coaching? Join Wizard's Guild: https://wizardsguild.com 00:00 Why Sponsors Shell Out at Events 01:46 The Two ROI Buckets Brands Use Internally 03:47 The 4-to-5 Year Sales Cycle You're Ignoring 05:43 Spray and Pray vs. Fit-First Thinking 09:45 The "Super Bowl" Hierarchy and How to Find Your Place In It 13:29 Why Budget Decisions Are Made 6 Months Out 17:55 Retention Mode: The Sponsorship Goal Most Creators Miss 18:55 The Post-Campaign Report That Wins Renewals For collaborations or partnerships, shoot us a note: [email protected]