SPIKE TV SEES SUCCESS IN STRATEGIC MARKETING PARTNERSHIP WITH MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS

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SPIKE TV SEES SUCCESS IN STRATEGIC MARKETING PARTNERSHIP WITH MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS

AURORA, Ill. (February 9, 2010) – Spike TV has begun to reap benefits from its multi-faceted, distinctive marketing partnership with Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship. The multi-year deal that began this January enables Spike to strategically target the male 18-34 demographic, which constitutes the core of the network’s audience.
Even though the partnership just launched, Spike has already seen solid results from its partnership with Monster Energy Supercross.
o Spike’s new original series, “Blue Mountain State,” was heavily promoted in the first two supercross events of 2010. Aided by that marketing push, the series premiere drew 105% more men 18-49 than in the same timeslot a year ago.
o Spike’s Facebook® “friend list” has increased steadily in January to over 68,000 with the help of the marketing efforts at supercross events.
o Spike has used its presence at Supercross to help develop its databases through email capture and driving sign up to SMS alerts for fans of the network.
“By immersing Spike brand messaging in supercross, we are able to speak to our audience who craves high-action entertainment,” said Todd Ames, Vice President, Consumer Marketing, Spike TV.
“Feld Motor Sports is proud to welcome Spike TV into our family of sponsors of Monster Energy Supercross”, said Charlie Mancuso, President of Feld Motor Sports, “This is a ground breaking marketing partnership and we look forward to working with Spike TV in the months and years to come.”
SPIKE’s Monster Energy Supercross marketing package includes the following:
Event Signage:
o Spike becomes the name-in-title sponsor for “Holeshot,” a highly visible track feature highlighted in each main event race of the evening. The Spike “Holeshot” will be strategically placed at the first turn on the race course.
o Spike receives a variety of branded trackside banners, branded pit banners, and signage on the awards podium. Spike “Holeshot” winners will also receive a Spike-branded check that will be awarded during the podium presentations. There are 15 events held in venues all across the country and one international event with an estimated attendance between 750,000-1 million spectators.
Television:
o Spike will receive multiple commercial spots during CBS and SPEED Channel’s nationally televised broadcasts. CBS is scheduled to telecast nine events and SPEED will air 16 events this year.
Digital:
o Exclusive content for the Spike.com webpage with the riders of Monster Energy Supercross.
o Spike will have audio mentions on webcasts of supercross events.

A season-long subscription to the official webcast of Monster Energy Supercross, Supercross LIVE®, is available for $39.99: http://www.supercrossonline.com/supercrosslive. Supercross LIVE® is the only weekly live Monster Energy Supercross race call, and features long time voices of supercross, Jason Weigandt and Jim Holley.

For more information on the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, please log on to www.SupercrossOnline.com.
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2/9/2010 10:15am
Off topic here, but shouldn't the cost of the sx live audio webcast go down in price each week??
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2/9/2010 10:18am
Trip wrote:
Off topic here, but shouldn't the cost of the sx live audio webcast go down in price each week??
no because you still have access to the archives of the past races.
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Trip wrote:
Off topic here, but shouldn't the cost of the sx live audio webcast go down in price each week??
why?
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Anyone really listening to past races after they have already been on TV??

Why???

Why not??

Kinda like prorating something.. If the season goes down to the last 2 races, are people really going to pony up 40 bucks for 2-3 races?? I don't see it happening, but if they lowered the price they may get some more subscriptions??

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2/9/2010 10:37am Edited Date/Time 4/17/2016 8:40pm
Trip wrote:
Anyone really listening to past races after they have already been on TV?? Why??? Why not?? Kinda like prorating something.. If the season goes down to...
Anyone really listening to past races after they have already been on TV??

Why???

Why not??

Kinda like prorating something.. If the season goes down to the last 2 races, are people really going to pony up 40 bucks for 2-3 races?? I don't see it happening, but if they lowered the price they may get some more subscriptions??

r u kidding? ..i still watch last years races on speed.com all the heats lcq and mains, i usually fall asleep to something dirtbike related, whether its from now or 30 years ago, that shit is priceless.
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Trip wrote:
Anyone really listening to past races after they have already been on TV?? Why??? Why not?? Kinda like prorating something.. If the season goes down to...
Anyone really listening to past races after they have already been on TV??

Why???

Why not??

Kinda like prorating something.. If the season goes down to the last 2 races, are people really going to pony up 40 bucks for 2-3 races?? I don't see it happening, but if they lowered the price they may get some more subscriptions??

Midnite_MX wrote:
r u kidding? ..i still watch last years races on speed.com all the heats lcq and mains, i usually fall asleep to something dirtbike related, whether...
r u kidding? ..i still watch last years races on speed.com all the heats lcq and mains, i usually fall asleep to something dirtbike related, whether its from now or 30 years ago, that shit is priceless.
Watching races is one thing, listening to them though??
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2/9/2010 11:01am Edited Date/Time 4/17/2016 8:40pm
If a new sponsor is seeing great benefits by being part of the series after only 5 rounds, that is really good. Good to see positive results from companies who put money into the sport. Hope this continues with many more down the road.


....and make the webcast free like before and more live TV coverage. Smile
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Maybe Supercross Live on Spike every Saturday night is in the future. Spike has done an excellent job with UFC Fight Nights. Love to see them have SX live every Saturday!
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Maybe Supercross Live on Spike every Saturday night is in the future. Spike has done an excellent job with UFC Fight Nights. Love to see them...
Maybe Supercross Live on Spike every Saturday night is in the future. Spike has done an excellent job with UFC Fight Nights. Love to see them have SX live every Saturday!
Who is Spikes parent company? Do they have one??
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Trip wrote:
Who is Spikes parent company? Do they have one??
Yep, a big one.

They are part of MTV networks, which is owned by Viacom.
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Trip wrote:
Who is Spikes parent company? Do they have one??
Holigan wrote:
Yep, a big one.

They are part of MTV networks, which is owned by Viacom.
Which is CBS, which already has sx. Yes it could definantly work as the big network is already on board with sx..
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2/9/2010 1:29pm Edited Date/Time 4/17/2016 8:40pm
CBS and Viacom are separate companies for about 4 years.. That split has caused quite a bit of competition between the two companies.


Either way this is great news for mx. I am sure there is more to come...


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Dasmonger wrote:
CBS and Viacom are separate companies for about 4 years.. That split has caused quite a bit of competition between the two companies. Either way this...
CBS and Viacom are separate companies for about 4 years.. That split has caused quite a bit of competition between the two companies.


Either way this is great news for mx. I am sure there is more to come...


This is correct. Very much a pissing contest now but it has little if anything to do with the fact that SPIKE could start airing SX live if they wanted to. It is all about the numbers anywhere and everywhere.
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Trip wrote:
Anyone really listening to past races after they have already been on TV?? Why??? Why not?? Kinda like prorating something.. If the season goes down to...
Anyone really listening to past races after they have already been on TV??

Why???

Why not??

Kinda like prorating something.. If the season goes down to the last 2 races, are people really going to pony up 40 bucks for 2-3 races?? I don't see it happening, but if they lowered the price they may get some more subscriptions??

Last year they offered lower prices as the season progressed.
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2/9/2010 5:06pm
I wish they'd jack the webcast prices up.
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2/9/2010 6:32pm
Spinner wrote:
I wish they'd jack the webcast prices up.
Why?
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Spike has the Best models.

I'm jus' sayin'...

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