On 01/12/2011 at 06:54, billy2803 said:

$1.3m per year over 5 years is what I meant sorry WYL.

I thought so!!! No probs.

Interesting to see Dave Misson's weekly update on the MFC site that he is wearing the club polo with Energy Watch displayed high-ish on the right side, and when lining it up with our emblem on the left, the EW logo is quite a bit higher.

This to me means that there is an expectation that a different logo will be placed underneath the EW one.

One for B59 though, when the camera is zoomed in on DM, try and picture that 2nd logo underneath the EW one. I know which logo will have more exposure in shots like that...

Billy et al ...the club has been quite involved in its China journey far beyong a trip and a game there. This has been going on for quite a while. I admit its off the top of my head but 6-7 ( at least ) years seems indicative. The expo game was only the culmination of quite a few years effort.

If any club can claim to initialising the China connection it IS Melbourne. . I actually must apologise to Mr So as in thinking back its was during his reign as Mayor that the suggestion was made ( as he was a predominant member) thaty Melb look to the China connection. Many may not know of our esteemed connection to China, not only historically but commercially.

I believe it takes years to build up an effective working relationship with a chinese company. They also place a premium on the trust they develop with the individual, rather than the company or club.

Maybe this is why we sent Scully home early from China last year.

  On 01/12/2011 at 04:56, Kick it LONG said:

We should be chasing major mining sponsorship. Go and get a BHPB, FMG or Rio... Look at the Dockers with Woodside.

Something with an Aussie flavour to it.

Haha yep the third biggest company in the world to advertise on the front of the Demons jumper

I wouldnt be signing up 1.3M for 5 years, maybe 3.

In 5 years time just like 2-3 years ago with Kaspersky sponsorship dollars have doubled, so it would imo be quite low in terms of markets dollars.

Maybe sign an Energy Watch up at 2 million for 4-5 years but not 1.3M imo

  On 01/12/2011 at 08:55, Jordie_tackles said:

I wouldnt be signing up 1.3M for 5 years, maybe 3.

In 5 years time just like 2-3 years ago with Kaspersky sponsorship dollars have doubled, so it would imo be quite low in terms of markets dollars.

Maybe sign an Energy Watch up at 2 million for 4-5 years but not 1.3M imo

Point taken. 5 years is too long. We could be playing reguliar friday nights by then.

  On 01/12/2011 at 08:32, Geddy Lee said:

Haha yep the third biggest company in the world to advertise on the front of the Demons jumper

Glad you got a kick out of it.

Don't be so narrow minded.

Or now that one of our Directors has taken over the BoQ, it may be fitting we offer them a sponsorship deal,

  On 01/12/2011 at 11:52, jayceebee31 said:

Or now that one of our Directors has taken over the BoQ, it may be fitting we offer them a sponsorship deal,

Who is that?

  On 01/12/2011 at 12:41, Redleg said:

Who is that?

Stuart Grimshaw is Managing Director and CEO. Joined them start of November.

  On 01/12/2011 at 12:41, Redleg said:

Who is that?

http://www.melbourne...77/Default.aspx

http://www.boq.com.au/aboutus_corporate_board.htm

Stuart Grimshaw PMD, MBA, BCA Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer - Age: 50

Stuart Grimshaw joined BOQ in November 2011 as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining BOQ Stuart was a Non-Executive Director of Suncorp Group Ltd and Chief Executive Officer of Caledonia Investments Pty Ltd; an investment house which manages approximately $2 billion of funds under management. Before joining Caledonia, Stuart spent seven years leading a variety of functions at Commonwealth Bank of Australia, including Chief Financial Officer and Group Executive, Wealth Management; and a decade at National Australia Bank Limited in a variety of roles, culminating in the position of Chief Executive Officer – Great Britain.

This is the guy

Red leg, you have your answer above--worth a thought, don't you think. Or at least he should be able to value the sponsorship available.In particular,the BoQ is developing nationally.

From Cameron Schwab himself, on Twitter:-

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Back in Melbourne after a whirlwind trip to China. Kunming, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Mianyang and back to Guangzhou in 5 days

I'm not familiar with Chinese geography or business.

Any large companies in these cities that are looking to expand into the Australian markets?

CS must have just been going to meeting after meeting with that kind of schedule. Most interesting. It may be unrelated but i would be stoked if we landed a big fish on the Jumper.

We should definitely become the first club with an official dumpling sponsor.

  On 03/12/2011 at 04:55, the master said:

We should definitely become the first club with an official dumpling sponsor.

Lol

Oriental Tea House?

  On 03/12/2011 at 04:28, Whispering_Jack said:

Back in Melbourne after a whirlwind trip to China. Kunming, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Mianyang and back to Guangzhou in 5 days

Changhong is based in Mianyang.

I'm pretty sure there's a large volume of electronics that come out of Mianyang and Shenzen.

Hauwei and Skyworth are Shenzen based companies.

Huawei have just released a new line of smart phones. They look like they're making a concerted effort at improving their brand recognition and market share. They've recently inked their first sports sponsorship deal and have appointed new directors in Australia to oversee local market strategy.

  On 03/12/2011 at 05:13, Jack Jack said:

Changhong is based in Mianyang.

I'm pretty sure there's a large volume of electronics that come out of Mianyang and Shenzen.

  On 03/12/2011 at 05:30, Jack Jack said:

Hauwei and Skyworth are Shenzen based companies.

Huawei have just released a new line of smart phones. They look like they're making a concerted effort at improving their brand recognition and market share. They've recently inked their first sports sponsorship deal and have appointed new directors in Australia to oversee local market strategy.

Two good possiblities

I think our next sponsor will be form Asia, and if so will be lucrative

BoQ I don't think can be our major sponsor as it would upset too many Queenslanders if they were sponsoring Melbourne rather than Lions or GC. I could see them being a minor sponsor. Bad luck I think that one of our Directors is the boss of an interstate named and based bank. I know they have branches here but most are in Queensland. Stuart may even resign from our Board if he is now based in Queensland. Don't think I am misreading this, but maybe I am.

  On 03/12/2011 at 11:40, Redleg said:

BoQ I don't think can be our major sponsor as it would upset too many Queenslanders if they were sponsoring Melbourne rather than Lions or GC. I could see them being a minor sponsor. Bad luck I think that one of our Directors is the boss of an interstate named and based bank. I know they have branches here but most are in Queensland. Stuart may even resign from our Board if he is now based in Queensland. Don't think I am misreading this, but maybe I am.

Making sense, but how else do you promote a product in Victoria if your serious?

Bank of Queensland is already a joint major sponsor of Brisbane.

  On 03/12/2011 at 23:31, ox_5 said:

Bank of Queensland is already a joint major sponsor of Brisbane.

And there is the answer. As I said the best we could get IMO is a smaller sponsorship from them to promote the brand down south.

  On 03/12/2011 at 11:40, Redleg said:

BoQ I don't think can be our major sponsor as it would upset too many Queenslanders if they were sponsoring Melbourne rather than Lions or GC. I could see them being a minor sponsor. Bad luck I think that one of our Directors is the boss of an interstate named and based bank. I know they have branches here but most are in Queensland. Stuart may even resign from our Board if he is now based in Queensland. Don't think I am misreading this, but maybe I am.

The chances of BoQ, being a major sponsor is a long shot.But who knows?

At this stage having Stuart retaining his Directorship is great. I, you and many wouldn't have a clue whom will come on board, but one thing,I am sure you agree on.

Let's get another major and hopefully for a great dollar value and be at least 2/3 years.

Happy Xmas MFC.