#15 - Getting New Sponsors

2024-08-20

In this conversation, Midgeman and Lionheart discuss sponsorship deals and their experiences with different brands. Lionheart shares his new sponsorship with NZXT, a company that provides PC components, peripherals and pre-build PCs. They touch on the importance of brand support and the ease of working with NZXT. Midgeman mentions a not-so-great sponsorship experience where the terms were changed without his consent. Overall, the conversation highlights the significance of finding the right sponsorship deals and building p...

Midgeman mentions a not-so-great sponsorship experience where the terms were changed without his consent. Overall, the conversation highlights the significance of finding the right sponsorship deals and building positive relationships with brands. They talk about the importance of being selective with sponsorships and being honest with their audience. Discussing the predatory nature of some sponsorship offers and share their thoughts on mobile game sponsorships and the potential for high earnings. They also touch on the issue of spam emails and how to avoid being caught out by scams.

Chapters

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00:00 - Introduction and Sharing the Podcast

03:10 - Psychology Behind Shoving Mics into Faces

11:00 - Lionhearts NZXT sponsorship

16:24 - Monitors in Brand Sponsors

18:15 - Lionhearts Tangent on Camera & Monitor Placements

21:51 - Sponsored NZXT Build & Being Considerate with Creators

27:35 - Not So Great Sponsor & Campaign Experiences

30:09 - Finding the Right Sponsorship Deals and Building Positive Relationships

32:19 - Dealing with Cancelled Sponsorships and Lack of Communication

39:54 - Mobile Game Ad Deals Can Be Ruthless But High Paying