There's a recent interesting post, with almost 600 views already, concerning FX Marketing. I've seen comments that have led me to believe that a lot of shooters may think FX is the only company that loans out airguns for testing, or for competition, for hunting, or for general use to provide feedback to the manufacturer and to promote the product. I can tell you that while FX is doing a great job of getting out their gospel, other manufacturers are also doing similar programs.
https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/fx-marketing/
Take Daystate-Brocock-MTC for example. If you've watched any videos, or attended any major competitions in the past two years, you had to have noticed all the red "Wolf Pack" Daystate Team shirts, and shooters with their Red Wolf guns. Fact is though, that they don't want just Pros that have a chance to win, they want the opinion of Sportsmen also who would be a good ambassador to the brand... I was sent the letter below, and encouraged to share this over social media. As generous as their offer is, I've decided not to contract with Daystate for the ASP, but I have committed to giving my opinion and/or assist in testing of Daystate-Brocock rifles, and MTC Optics. This means I may, or may not shoot Daystate products in competition. I'm free to shoot whatever I feel gives me the best chance to win.
In fact, I have a .30 Daystate Safari in my home right now, and I'll be putting it through its paces over the next couple of months. I'm going to take it bench shooting, but also hunting in my permissions for ground squirrels, and it'll be over 100 yards this time of year. Pellets, slugs, etc will all be tried out in both calm and windy conditions. If I put this gun next to my tried and true .30 FX Bobcat Mk2 in windy conditions, I'll tell you which one I think performs better. I honestly don't want to shoot a replacement for the trusty Cat, but if the Safari is better you can bet that's what I'll show up with at the next major 100 yard tournament. And I'll tell you straight up. This will be in January, since the next month and a half I'll have little time to shoot.
Below is the letter from Tony B. at Daystate.
Hi Mike,
I am delighted to tell you that your application to join the next phase of our Airgunners’ Support Pack has been approved, and we would like you to become a brand ambassador for our three companies of Daystate, Brocock and MTC Optics.
I have pleasure in attaching a contract of agreement between us. I would ask you to examine the contract and, if you agree, please sign and return by email.
Please feel free to show this letter of engagement to your friends and share this good news on social media. We will do the same by announcing your name and country (but not any other details which will remain confidential) on our own social media networks.
I understand that Robert from AofA is visiting and he can also discuss this with you. Should any of your details change or you no longer wish to be included in ASP, please would you be kind enough to let me know.
Again, congratulations and I very much look forward to working together over the coming months and hopefully seeing you in the spring of next year here at the factory.
Regards,
Tony
https://daystate.com/asp/
P.S., my trip for two to the Daystate Factory and choice of any Daystate rifle (my prize for winning EBR Sportsman Class) is currently scheduled for 25-26 March 2020. I think Nicolay (the Pro winner at EBR) will be there also those same days.
https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/fx-marketing/
Take Daystate-Brocock-MTC for example. If you've watched any videos, or attended any major competitions in the past two years, you had to have noticed all the red "Wolf Pack" Daystate Team shirts, and shooters with their Red Wolf guns. Fact is though, that they don't want just Pros that have a chance to win, they want the opinion of Sportsmen also who would be a good ambassador to the brand... I was sent the letter below, and encouraged to share this over social media. As generous as their offer is, I've decided not to contract with Daystate for the ASP, but I have committed to giving my opinion and/or assist in testing of Daystate-Brocock rifles, and MTC Optics. This means I may, or may not shoot Daystate products in competition. I'm free to shoot whatever I feel gives me the best chance to win.
In fact, I have a .30 Daystate Safari in my home right now, and I'll be putting it through its paces over the next couple of months. I'm going to take it bench shooting, but also hunting in my permissions for ground squirrels, and it'll be over 100 yards this time of year. Pellets, slugs, etc will all be tried out in both calm and windy conditions. If I put this gun next to my tried and true .30 FX Bobcat Mk2 in windy conditions, I'll tell you which one I think performs better. I honestly don't want to shoot a replacement for the trusty Cat, but if the Safari is better you can bet that's what I'll show up with at the next major 100 yard tournament. And I'll tell you straight up. This will be in January, since the next month and a half I'll have little time to shoot.
Below is the letter from Tony B. at Daystate.
Hi Mike,
I am delighted to tell you that your application to join the next phase of our Airgunners’ Support Pack has been approved, and we would like you to become a brand ambassador for our three companies of Daystate, Brocock and MTC Optics.
I have pleasure in attaching a contract of agreement between us. I would ask you to examine the contract and, if you agree, please sign and return by email.
Please feel free to show this letter of engagement to your friends and share this good news on social media. We will do the same by announcing your name and country (but not any other details which will remain confidential) on our own social media networks.
I understand that Robert from AofA is visiting and he can also discuss this with you. Should any of your details change or you no longer wish to be included in ASP, please would you be kind enough to let me know.
Again, congratulations and I very much look forward to working together over the coming months and hopefully seeing you in the spring of next year here at the factory.
Regards,
Tony
https://daystate.com/asp/
P.S., my trip for two to the Daystate Factory and choice of any Daystate rifle (my prize for winning EBR Sportsman Class) is currently scheduled for 25-26 March 2020. I think Nicolay (the Pro winner at EBR) will be there also those same days.