Standard package agreement benefits in more detail…
Logo displayed in Greenkeeper International
Submit a high quality/resolution (eps format) version of your current company logo to be featured on the business affiliate pages in Greenkeeper International magazine every month.
Logo on BIGGA website
Submit a high quality/resolution (eps format) version of your current company logo to appear on the https://www.bigga.org.uk/ homepage.
Online company directory listing
A company listing on the BIGGA online directory webpage - https://www.bigga.org.uk/resources/supplier-directory.html. Submit logo, company name, telephone, email, website, 200-word company description, product & service categories, and countries/regions you operate in.
2 x 750-word editorial articles with images
Featured in 2 editions of your choice in Greenkeeper International magazine. Submit logo, 750 words and a series of images for our design team to create your DPS and send a proof for sign off. Copy deadline first week of the month prior to magazine edition.
Company logo displayed on all BIGGA education literature
Submit a high quality/resolution (eps format) version of your current company logo to be featured on all brochures and literature produced for our world class Continue to Learn program of classes, seminars, and conferences.
Authorised internal use of BIGGA Partner logo
The official BIGGA Partner logo will be sent to you and are permitted to use the logo internally wherever you wish, popular choices include on your website, email signature, business cards, brochures/catalogues, and pop-up banners etc.
Logo on BIGGA annual calendar
Submit a high quality/resolution (eps format) version of your current company logo to be featured on the annual wall calendar distributed to all Course Managers and Head Greenkeepers with November’s edition of Greenkeeper International magazine.
Advert on BIGGA annual wall planner
Featured on the annual BIGGA Wall Planner distributed to all Course Managers and Head Greenkeepers with October’s edition of Greenkeeper International magazine. Design Specification is 65mm (w) x 68mm (h) / PDF format / 300dpi / CMYK / No spot colours with ticks and 3mm bleed all round. Copy deadline end of August.
Half page company listing in BIGGA membership handbook
A company listing in the annual BIGGA handbook distributed to all 6000+ BIGGA members with July’s Greenkeeper International magazine. Submit logo, company name, telephone, email, website, 200-word company description, product & service categories, and countries/regions you operate in. Copy deadline end of March.
2 x E-shots
Distributed at a time of your choice to our full database of BIGGA members who have opted-in to receive e-shots from BIGGA and on behalf of third-party companies.
E-shots need to be sent to us in HTML format with images embedded one week prior to sending date. Our digital team will set everything up and a test e-shot will be sent to you for checking and a chance to make any necessary changes/amends before sending live.
- An e-shot is ideally short, well-constructed text which outlines benefits of a product/service that would appeal to the target market.
- The email ‘subject line’ will ideally intrigue potential readers so that they will open the email to find out more.
- E-shots with special offers or exclusive insights generate the best results.
An e-shot will contain:
- A logo for the company with a link to the relevant section of the company website
- Social media links for the company
- Photographs or videos with appropriate links should be embedded in the email and be relevant to the text – ideally not too many as 78% will be viewed on a mobile device.
25% off recruitment advertising
25% off a 2 week online only or 4 weeks online plus 1/8pg magazine advert. Submit the below information:
- Full job description for online listing (in Microsoft word format)
- 120-word abbreviated job description for the magazine (in Microsoft word format)
- Company logo (JPEG)
- Company picture/photograph (JPEG)
- Details of how and to who people can apply for the position, along with the closing date for applications (include at the bottom of the job description)
Bespoke social media activity
Schedule a date for BIGGA’s marketing & social media expert to spend a full day at a venue/location of your choice. Be it a key company announcement, a product launch, or an offsite demo day, whatever it is we will work closely together and tailor a social media campaign that maximises exposure to BIGGA members.
Social media collaboration
On 5 separate occasions BIGGA can provide social media services that help you achieve your promotional ambitions. Let us know your social media schedule and the business development team with put you in touch with our marketing team.
Up to 12 affiliate memberships
Affiliate memberships are designed for your employees who are not working as a greenkeeper but are involved in the industry. The main benefit for your chosen affiliate members is they have the opportunity to interact and network in this industry sector, both regionally and nationally. Other benefits include:
Member Events
- Apply to play in the National Championship
Money Saving
- BIGGA Xtra Benefits
- Tax relief on uniforms
- Tax relief on membership subscriptions
Learning & Development
- Continued Professional Development (CPD) Account
- BIGGA Website access
- Discount for Continue to Learn at BTME
- Access to Continue to Learn Video Library
- How to Guide
- Information Posters
- Turf-grass Information File
Member Communications
- Greenkeeper International monthly subscription
- Website – www.bigga.org.uk
- Member only area in website
- Membership Handbook
Social Media
- Facebook Groups
Employees who are affiliate members and attend the annual BIGGA regional conferences will be entitled to the discounted member ticket rate.