On Friday, I received a great surprise in my email inbox – an invitation for an opportunity to be a part of Team Sony Walkman!
As an “Ambassador” there are a variety of commitments you make in terms of working with Sony, but the two big commitments are to agree to Sony as your exclusive sponsor of music/mp3 products and to participate in at least 5 events wearing their custom branded apparel. Of course, my first thought is, this sounds pretty cool…though the five events has me mildly panicked (that Fall half marathon would have to become a reality).
Has anyone ever done this kind of sponsorship before? Can you think of any downside I should consider? I have until Friday to make my final decision and would love to hear any opinions.
That does sound interesting. What are the perks? Do they send you the products? Do they cover your race entries? If that were the case it would be good if you like their product etc…
Do they give you a time span in which your five events have to be done in? it sounds like a very interesting and worthwhile opportunity 🙂
Sounds interesting. I would think that if they are covering race entries and giving you a few freebies and if you like the product, then it might be a good deal. Keep us posted.
I’ve applied to be an ambassador to a couple of different products, but have never been chosen. It doesn’t hurt to apply, but make sure you believe in the product first. Lots of people probably apply to get the free stuff.
Wow congrats on being selected! Weigh the pros and the cons, can’t wait to see what you decide!
It sounds nice. The only thing that would scare me is the obligation of 5 events.
First, congrats! Second, I don’t see too many downsides, provided the races are of interest/not a burden on you. Let us know what you do!
They are probably going to ask you to wear Sony branded T-shirts so people around you can see their ad space at the 5 events. If you are using the Sony products and like it, you will talk highly about it. Simple trade off. If you have to run 5 half marathons, then it may be a bit much if you are not getting paid. If you can run 5k’s as part of the sponsorship, it’s seems like a no-brainer to me. Congrats on being selected.
How cool is that?!!! I would say GO FOR IT!!! Very cool on getting picked for this! I agree with misszippy….as long as the races aren’t a huge burden, go for it!!
I have to say – I won a walkman in a blog giveaway, and I love it. I agree with everyone else – if 5 events isn’t too much, it sounds like a really cool opportunity…
I say go for it too. Why not? It’s something I would surely consider doing.