jenb
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See this a lot lately. What does it mean?
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Means Innova sponsored the event- it is required that you add the "Driven by Innova" to event names for particular levels of sponsorship.
Innova is supplying a large part of the AM player pack & potentially fundraising discs at a 'discount' closer to the real cost as opposed to what the TD can sell them for. This discount is 'giving' support to the TD for funding tournament expenses if they fill the AM side/sell the fundraiser discs. Probably different amounts of support depending on the event tier (ES/A/B/C-tier).It's a weird phrase. Is it supposed to imply that Innova is in control, like a driver of a vehicle, or that Innova is an engine providing all the power that makes the vehicle go?
Innova is supplying a large part of the AM player pack & potentially fundraising discs at a 'discount' closer to the real cost as opposed to what the TD can sell them for. This discount is 'giving' support to the TD for funding tournament expenses if they fill the AM side/sell the fundraiser discs. Probably different amounts of support depending on the event tier (ES/A/B/C-tier).
Very few tournaments are actually run with direct involvement from any of the manufacturers. Certainly the higher tier events may have some manufacturer input but they are mostly run by local TDs & volunteers.
I recall a particular Innova sponsored event years back where some said there were no Innova contributions to the players pack, but others said that was normal for Innova sponsored events. Did things change?
I'm not a TD so can't say for sure but maybe some TDs can disclose some more detailed/current info.
Some Innova supported tournaments have CFR/TFR discs listed on their Factory Store/DGU/Disc Golf Values so Innova may have general TFR funds available to support events as needed? Alternatively, those funds may be set aside for supporting tournaments at courses with their baskets to make sure they remain there?
It's a weird phrase. Is it supposed to imply that Innova is in control, like a driver of a vehicle, or that Innova is an engine providing all the power that makes the vehicle go?
It's a weird phrase. Is it supposed to imply that Innova is in control, like a driver of a vehicle, or that Innova is an engine providing all the power that makes the vehicle go?
They are copying from other sports ... for example, seeing the ESPN College GameDay show is no longer "brought to you by The Home Depot," but instead now they say College GameDay is "built by The Home Depot."
Or NASCAR, "equipped by Craftsman" instead of presented by Craftsman. Trying to use a verb that's kinda related to their product since they paid for the sponsorship.
It is just a marketing trend. So I guess Innova is promoting it has the best drivers when they are the title sponsor