Athletic Department Marketing Opportunities

Print Opportunities

Game Day Program Ads (Football & Basketball)

Game day programs are one of the most popular items offered to Bearcat fans. Over 6,000 are printed yearly and each includes interesting features, player profiles and an array of action photos. Your advertising message will reach thousands of Bearcat fans of all ages. Below is a list of options for game day programs. *All artwork must be camera ready.

Full Page, Full Color
Full Page, Black and White
Half Page, Full Color
Half Page, Black and White
Quarter Page, Full Color
Quarter Page, Black and White
Signature Sponsorship
Back Cover, Full Color
Back Inside Cover, Full Color
Front Inside Cover, Full Color

Schedule Posters

Schedule posters are found in thousands of student residence hall rooms, Maryville homes, and businesses, all of whom proudly display their Bearcat pride for all to see. We hand deliver posters to local businesses for display and provide them at home events for free. Below is the list of posters available for logo exposure.

Football
Soccer
Volleyball
Women's Basketball
Men's Basketball
Softball
Baseball
Cheer/Bearcat Steppers - New!

Score Cards

Popular items at select sports, score cards are provided to fans free of charge at home athletic events. One side provides a full color action photo with a space for logo exposure, while the other is used by fans to keep statistics.

Soccer
Volleyball
Baseball
Softball

Schedule Cards

Place your logo on thousands of schedule cards that are always in high demand by Bearcat fans. Small enough to fit in your back pocket, your company logo will go everywhere the fan goes.

Fall Sports
Winter Sports
Spring Sports

Game Sponsorship Opportunities

Create greater awareness for your company and entertain clients and employees by sponsoring a game. In addition to exclusive exposure to our fan base, you'll receive: Tickets to the event, public address announcements, the opportunity to hand out premium items (provided by the business), logo exposure on the front of game day programs, and venue signage. One of the best options we offer, fans will leave knowing that your business was there!

Football and Basketball Doubleheader
Football Only
Basketball Only
Soccer
Volleyball
Softball
Baseball
Tennis

Halftime Promotion Opportunities

A great way to interact with your customers, we create fun and exciting promotions that fit your company's needs.

Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball

Venue Signage Opportunities

Bearcat Arena

Thousands of community members, students, Northwest employees and tourists will have the opportunity to see your banner on display twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, three hundred-sixty five days a year! Banners hang high in the corners of the arena.

With all the action on the floor, potential customers will also notice your company's name/logo on the lighted or scrolling scorers tables. Rear illumninated advertisements remain static and are housed with the main scorers tables. Scrolling advertisements give sponsors exclusive advertising time. With many different events held at the venue, we provide very diversified exposure.

Full Color Banner
Full Color "Welcome" Banners
Lighted Scorers Table Advertisement
Scrolling Scorers Table Advertisement - New!

Bearcat Stadium

Fence banners are lined around the track and are seen by all who enter the stadium.

Full Color Fence Banner

Bearcat Baseball & Softball Fields

Placed in the outfield, your company's banner is guaranteed to be noticed by fans watching the game.

Full Color Fence Banner

Special Event Opportunities

The Bearcat Zone

The Bearcat Zone is an open-attendance tailgate party that takes place prior to each Northwest home football game. Each Bearcat Zone begins two hours (11:00am for a 1:00pm game) before game time in College Park and the adjoining parking lots. A tremendous opportunity to reach many people of all ages.

Midnight Madness

This annual event offers a chance for students and the community to meet and greet both the Northwest men’s and women’s basketball teams. The event gets the fans ready for the basketball season, introducing both the teams in an exciting late-night event. A premium item must be provided by your company.

National Girls & Women in Sports Day

An annual day of celebration recognized in all 50 states by various schools and organizations, NGWSD's purpose is to recognize female athletic participation and achievements. Every year during the month of February, Northwest Missouri State athletics hosts a special clinic for area youth in recognition of this special day. Exclusive items from your company will help enhance the atmosphere.

Bearcat Cub Club

Our kid's club is growing larger each year, and sponsoring this group is a great way to get involved with Northwest Athletics and the community. Your company would have logo exposure on various kid's club items.

The Green House

As the official student cheering section at football, your company's name and logo would be linked to an amazing atmoshphere create by hundreds of Northwest students!

Premium Item Opportunities

Fans like free stuff and we provide a lot of it! Logo exposure on the backs of t-shirts and on cups are a way to get your business noticed.

Toss Out T-shirts
Cups

Please note: Some sponsorship opportunities may not be available upon request.

For more information, contact the Athletic Marketing office at 660-562-1581.

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Athletic Department Marketing Opportunities