1. Media Exposure & Promotion: The Washington Nigerian Times generates a vast amount of media attention every year. From national to local, the award generates hundreds of media placements each year and reaches millions of Nigerians (home & abroad) including International audiences.

2. Customer Relations: Strengthen relationships with existing customers and build relationships with new ones.

3. Community Relations: Build relationships with active community organizations and leaders across the country.

4. Government Relations: Build relationships with policy makers, regulators and purchasers in local governments across America. The awards also generate attention from state and national leaders.

5. Co-Branding and Cross Marketing: Put WNT's name and reputation to work for your company. No African Media organization in the United States has a longer or more distinguished history than WNT. Plus, we have strong relationships with local governments and leaders across Nigeria and the U.S. In addition, our media campaign process provides numerous promotional opportunities, including direct marketing, Internet strategies, exhibits, meetings, special appearances, registration packets, programs and more.

WNT's Commitment to Donors

The Washington Nigerian Times is committed to its partnership with sponsors and has established several opportunities to maximize your return on investment.

1. WNT will credit the sponsor in all promotional materials and communications, including numerous media releases, numerous publications, signage, mailings to prospects and participants (an estimated audience of more than 10 million people).

2. A sponsor representative will be invited to serve as a member of the Screening Committee or the Jury that selects the winners each year.

3. A sponsor representative will be invited to speak at all WNT organized public events.

4. Sponsor will be invited to participate in key strategic meetings that decide the direction of WNT, including marketing and publicity.

5. Awards presented to winning communities will include recognition of the sponsor.

6. WNT's Web page will recognize the sponsor and include links to its web site.

7. The sponsor is encouraged to become involved with each winning city to help promote their achievement and capitalize on the Award's ability to boost the local economy and stimulate further civic action. This represents a tremendous opportunity to build relationships with millions of people, including government officials and local leaders.

8. WNT will honor any reasonable request by the sponsor that adds value to all stakeholders.


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