Tuesday’s Tournament Tip: Media Relations 📸

Effective media relations can dramatically increase your event’s visibility and attract more participants. By building strong relationships with the media, you can generate buzz and ensure that your event gets the attention it deserves. Here’s how to manage your media relations successfully:

1. Send Out Press Releases: A well-crafted press release is an essential tool for getting your event noticed by the media. Send out press releases to local newspapers, radio stations, and TV channels well in advance of your event. Be sure to include all relevant details, such as the date, location, and purpose of the event, as well as any notable guests or activities.

2. Prepare Media Kits: Media kits are a valuable resource for journalists covering your event. Include key information such as the event schedule, biographies of key speakers or participants, high-resolution images, and contact details. Providing this information upfront makes it easier for journalists to write about your event and ensures that your messaging is consistent.

3. Form Media Partnerships: Consider forming partnerships with media outlets that align with your event’s goals. In exchange for coverage, you can offer sponsorship opportunities, ad placements, or VIP access to the event. These partnerships can help increase your event’s visibility and establish long-term relationships with media professionals.

4. Hold Press Conferences: To generate buzz and excitement before your event, consider holding a press conference. This allows you to share important details and answer questions from the media. It’s also a great opportunity to showcase your event’s unique features and highlight any special guests or activities.

By effectively managing your media relations, you can ensure that your event gets the attention it deserves. Colorado Under Par can help you develop a media strategy that maximizes exposure for your golf event. Contact us today to learn more!

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Event Management Application (2027)
CUP manages 10 sporting events per season, and that is the cap.
Applications for the 2027 season are reviewed starting October 1, 2026. Returning clients confirm their dates first, then remaining slots go to new clients. This is an application, not a booking, and it takes about 6 minutes.

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Your sporting event

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Out-of-state note: our standard pricing covers events held in Colorado. Events outside Colorado are quoted individually with travel and on-site costs included.
Worth knowing before you submit: our fully-managed service starts at 100 people on site. Below that the economics do not work for either of us, so this is likely not a fit. You can still apply, and you can always list your sporting event on the CUP calendar instead.
This one gets a custom quote. Our standard service model covers single-day events with 100 to 160 people on site, including vendors. Larger fields and multi-day events still work, we just scope them and send a custom quote instead of a standard price.

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A CUP engagement runs roughly 150 to 200 hours of planning, design, marketing and coordination, handled by one team from the first call to the final award. Applications need a real budget line for professional management, separate from venue, food and prizes.
Worth knowing before you submit: a fully-managed engagement sits above this range, so this is likely not a fit for 2027. You are welcome to apply anyway. If self-serve is the better move right now, you can list your sporting event and add promotion here: list your event.

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