Dedicated to my namesake with whom I share a birthday, Tio Padre, Benjamin Pacheco Raposo. May you be forever remembered.

AzoresNation.comSponsor pportunity

October 2012

Choose Azores Nation● Shared Target Audience● Loyal following interested in Azores Travel

● Focused on building community● Working for economic welfare of the Azores● Providing service to the Azorean Diaspora

More than metrics, we have a mission!

"You accomplished in 2 days what I had spent a lifetime trying to do. You are a true angel to those of us adopted from the Azores." Toni Barber to Paulo Guilmere, June 1, 2012

"I can't seem to get enough of the pictures or the history. The videos are breathtaking, too. I can't wait to visit" Judi Phillips, May 24, 2009

"Thanks for your work! It is superb! The azoreans need this! To be together!" Luís Miguel Rodrigues Martins, Nov 30, 2009

"Let me congratulate you on this website, which I find utterly irresistible, especially for proud azoreans such as myself who can now easily get in touch with more azorean friends and relatives overseas, making "saudade" a little less painful for both sides." Rita Gil, Feb 16, 2010

What is Azores NationAzores Nation is a private social network, collective blog, and content sharing site integrated with mainstream social media outlets. It was created to unite the Azorean Diaspora under a common passion to honor and preserve the spirit and culture unique to the Azores Islands and its descendants.

1965+ contributors5650 photos1506 videos46 Events565 blog posts200 daily visitors

1965+ contributors5650 photos1506 videos46 Events565 blog posts200 daily visitors

Traffic Sources - USA and Canada

Available InventoryCitizen posts, leaderboards, activity feeds, latest content areas, forums, videos, pictures offer no cost self service promotional space for members. Examples of paid real estate are:

A) Sponsor Area, Eight (8) 120 x 80 slots

B) Main focal point

C) Network feature sponsor

D) Feature Providers

E) Reserved, Not for profit and Civic groups

F) Banner, link to landing page

G) Always present, link anywhere

H) Sponsored Video

I) Main Navigation with up to 16 sub pages

J) Sub-page

K) Prime real estate

L) General RotatorPlacements and descriptions are for example. Exact availability varies to match sponsor and network needs.

Advertising with BenefitsWe like to say...

Azores Nation is the only Nation without taxes. Only benefits for our citizens.

$50 gets you included in the exclusive members only benefits section.Businesses that join the Social Network and build a profile qualify to offer a discount or special deal to Azores Nation Members to redeem online or when they visit the business in person.

We will comp SATA a custom profile built by us if you choose to accept the Annual Sponsorship plan offered at the end of this presentation.

Other offers currently available:● 20% off entire purchase at

GorreanaTea.com● Free International Shipping, a free

Azorean Lava Stone bracelet, plus 5% off orders from Middle Earth Gifts

● 20% off the Maria Oliveira Portuguese Language Learning System

Consider the PossibilitiesTitle Sponsorship

● Prominent header placement● Sponsored by Advertiser messaging● Logo Inclusion

Homepage● Banner in Hero Box Slider● Banner in feature section

○ Links to on-site landing page○ includes design of page

● Featured videos● Strong presence above the fold● Always present

Global Banner● Run of Site in Right Column● Multi Banner Geolocation ● Links to booking page

Monthly Newsletter Inclusion● 200 x 200 banner placement● Featured content article preview● Links to Advertiser landing pages

Featured Content● 200 x 200 banner placement● Posted by AzoresNation via

Advertiser's profile page● Repurposed content provided by

Advertiser● Shared to all members bi-monthly

Social Media Sharing● Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Vimeo

Sponsored Navigation Tab● Up to 16 pages of content

○ Page layouts and design included

● Global drop-down menu placement● Great search engine visibility● Heavily weighted backlink opportunity● Root page links to Homepage Banner

Video Update Sponsorship● Quarterly● Lead slate sponsored by message and

logo insertion, featured block, at least one story includes Advertiser messaging, 30 second commercial interlude

Tutorial video Sponsorship● 1 Monthly ● Lead slate mention

○ Sponsored by message○ Logo insertion ○ Help center page thank you and

logo insertion

Azores Travel Vlog ● 9 x 12 minute episodes with 4 x 3 minute

segments, opening slate logo insertion● 30 second commercial insert

Press Releases● Advertiser posts then requests that it is

emailed to all members, as needed

Host Online Contest● Every one wins free holiday gift● Advertiser provides Grand Prizes

Holiday Gift Mailer Sponsor● Logo inclusion on packaging● Mention in Thank you letter

Holiday Gift Mailer Insert● Include promotional items in mailing sent

to members in United States and Canada

Sponsored Member Benefits Feature● Top placement in benefits list

Member Profile Page Design● Custom visuals to match branding

Fan Group Page Design● Logo and messaging● Link to off-site landing page

Managed Events Announcements ● Appears on homepage● Logo inclusion● Link to off-site landing page

Managed response● Respond to general inquiries● Accept friend requests● Respond to profile comments● Company specific questions referred to

customer service contacts

Lifetime Value: Video & ContentOnce it is made

● Your exposure lasts a lifetime● Limited term agreement with multi year benefits● Blog posts appear on homepage and several

other locations simultaneously

AzoresNation.com offers grants for advertising on our site to Small and Startup Azorean Businesses. This is part of our commitment to helping improve economic conditions, particularly unemployment, in the Azores.

We believe the tourism and travel industry is one of the best ways to help improve things quickly.

That is why we feature YAzores.com and many others, at no cost to them, in our videos and on our social enabled website.

What Your Investment Will DoSponsorships keep it free for members

● 65% of your sponsorship invested directly into network growth● 35% enables our staff to work more on network success● Sponsors directly enable traffic building strategy● You will make member thank you gifts possible

We expect great things with your help● Growth has been 99.9% organic to date● Over 1400 backlinks generated● More than a 2% registration rate● High visitor loyalty and return rate

50/50 online & offline traffic generation● Gets network in front of shared target audience● Title sponsor's logo inclusion in print and display ads● Directly link to sponsors landing pages in adword campaign

Investment Options

Not to be confused with a sovereign nation state, a nation can't be confined by geographic boundaries. The mission of AzoresNation.com is to unite a global diaspora with a shared cultural and genetic history under a common passion and mission. AzoresNation.com does not advocate Azorean Independance from Portugal nor are any claims made by the site's creator in support of a sovereign Azorean Nation State. The use of this name is for branding purposes only.

On the contrary, we do advocate that all people with family ties within five generations to the Azores exercise their right to claim Official Portuguese Citizenship at the nearest Portuguese Consulate Office.

Mission Statement Disclaimer