JK, the brand

[andy]

I think everyone is aware of the need to raise the bar on event presentation and marketing by 2015...

I hope everyone is aware!

[greywolf]

JK logo is not bad IMHO
Moray 2013 logo is an abomination

[Scott]

On a personal note, I think one of the best things we could do to improve the arena presentation at our major events would be to find a more attractive alternative to that hideous, hideous red and white barrier tape/plastic orange fencing normally used on the run-in, which, while undoubtedly functional, frequently makes it look like you've wandered into some cross between a building site and a crime scene (especially at relays, where there's normally a veritable maze of the stuff).

[brooner]

On a personal note, I think one of the best things we could do to improve the arena presentation at our major events would be to find a more attractive alternative to that hideous, hideous red and white barrier tape/plastic orange fencing normally used on the run-in, which, while undoubtedly functional, frequently makes it look like you've wandered into some cross between a building site and a crime scene (especially at relays, where there's normally a veritable maze of the stuff).

Just keep Buff happy as sponsors, they normally have massive rolls of logo'd banner available which are perfect for lining run-ins. Then just place any other sponsors banners over this at set intervals.

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[graeme]

Does this look like the sort of event I want to be sinking money into as a sponsor?

I'm sure this is a rhetorical question, but I really don't know the answer. It looks sort of OK to me. What it tells you about me is that I haven't got a b@st@rd clue.

Which wouldn't matter if I wasn't designing the assembly area for next year's JK sprint. So pretty please send me some advice before I have to sell the concept to BOF tomorrow.

googlemap link removed since it takes different people to different places.

[Mrs H]

Graeme - that link is just taking me to a ginormous map of North America - I guess the world's your oyster unless you can be a bit more specific

[NeilC]

Just keep Buff happy as sponsors, they normally have massive rolls of logo'd banner available which are perfect for lining run-ins.

No they are not. They can not easily be secured to posts and tear easily - we had a lot of problems getting the banners displayed at the Sprint Champs

http://www.flickr.com/photos/maprunner/5606667339/in/set-72157626469277652

Making the above arena fit into a small space also gave the event a more vibrant feel IMO. Having a large field is great but can kill the atmosphere.

[AlanB]

Perhaps.
It does stop things like this happening though..

Why has everyone got a downer on the Moray logo? It looks great in orange on a black background on my rear car window (although that may say something about my car ).

[Jayne]

I was one of the people wanting to buy a London City race t-shirt - someone on Nopesport had said a while ago that they were looking at doing merchandise but sadly it was not to be.

Sorry about that. In the end we just did the t-shirts for helpers, partly to see how much interest there would be from competitors. Opinions on the t-shirts would be very welcome. We got the impression that they generally went down well, and will almost certainly be providing something similar for competitors next year.

[andypat]

I've got nothing agaisnt the Moray logo. A good copper pot still is pretty symbolic of the area - and since the whisky tasting was the first social event to "sell" out at Oban, I assume we are set for some similar marketing nearer the time. I heard someone comment that the dates missing from the Moray sticker might be an oversight though.

I'd probably pay extra to get a decent event T shirt at London - I am sure most of the foreign visitors wouldnt be put off with an extra 15e either.

[AlanB]

I'm with Graeme - I haven't a clue! I've just tried to see how athletics in the form of international cross-country events present the finish but on a quick search the photos just show the winning athlete!

As a participant, looking at that picture, I want to be there - now!

[Glucosamine]

I'd probably pay extra to get a decent event T shirt at London - I am sure most of the foreign visitors wouldnt be put off with an extra 15e either.

Optional I hope! I have drawers full of running event T-shirts, a kitchen full of mugs and enough 'medals' rattling around in the the car boot to take a mile off every gallon.

[EddieH]

Graem's lnk takes me to a map of Eastern Scotland, not the USA. Is it a flexible feast of does Mrs H need to brush up on her geography?

[greywolf]

When is it next scheduled for Cornwall?

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