Becoming a sponsor of the Tour of Somerville presented by Unity Bank connects you with a fantastic community event and brings you closer to your desired audience and customers. This is an exceptional advertising opportunity in the world of sports. It’s not just a single-day sponsorship; it includes 90 days of active brand activation, access to valuable photography assets, and options to reward your employees, customers, and VIPs with an unforgettable experience at a sporting event. Interested? Read on.

Events are proven to build loyalty, community, and brand affiliation.

Experiential Marketing

Studies show that consumers value experiences and positive experiences create stronger emotional connections than advertising.

Emotional Connection

Events can evoke strong emotions, which can play a crucial role in developing brand loyalty.

Brand Trust

Research indicates that well-executed brand activation events can positively influence brand trust and satisfaction, which are essential components of brand loyalty. 

Event Sponsorship Based on Data

60%

Come from within 10 miles

9,000

Avg Attendance since 2022

16%

Traveled 10-30 miles

60+

Avg minutes in attendance

258,000+

Reach on Social

7-8%

Avg Engagement Rate

410,000+

Impressions on Social

12,000+

Livestream Views

What’s the difference between Sponsorship and Advertising?

Glad you asked. Sponsoring the Tour of Somerville pb Unity Bank means you are part of the event year-round. Advertising is a limited, but effective, targeted hit on race day. Sponsorship provides you with multiple layers of activation across a much longer calendar.

Advertising opportunities will be published in 2024. If you would like to discuss advertising opportunities sooner, please contact us.

Pre-Event Opportunities

Medal-level sponsors are included in printed race materials such as the poster. Certain sponsorship levels can also include the business or brand in social media posts – whether that is through a subtle consistent mention or a more overt #ad #sponsored post.

Race-Day Opportunities

The most obvious benefit is printed course materials. Sponsors and advertisers can have printed materials for the course. Sponsors can be included in the start/finish truss and have a closer placement to the start/finish line. Gold Sponsors can also request placement at a specific turn.