AIP-546: Sponsorship of the Phi Ta Khon Festival Content Creation Project by Tourism Thailand & GoPro, Powered by ApeCoin

PROPOSAL NAME:

Sponsorship of the Phi Ta Khon Festival Content Creation Project by Tourism Thailand & GoPro, Powered by ApeCoin.

TEAM DESCRIPTION:

This AIP is submitted by Fomoverse, the exclusive agency for all marketing of GoPro within Southeast Asia, responsible for branding, marketing, social, production, channel management. The company also represents projects in collaboration with Tourism Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam.

Team Members

Neo Chien Loo - Project Team Lead
Neo Chien Loo is a distinguished leader in project management with extensive experience of close to 8 years, liaising with government agencies and tourism boards across Southeast Asia, including Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia. As a female leader in a dynamic field, Neo has successfully spearheaded over 15 high-profile events in the region per year, demonstrating her exceptional ability in overseeing complex projects from ideation to fruition. Her expertise encompasses comprehensive campaign management, from strategic planning and on-ground activations to advocate coordination and brand partnership management. Neo’s strategic insights and meticulous attention to detail ensure that each event not only meets but exceeds expectations, reinforcing her reputation as a visionary in international event management.

Syaf Zahari - Production Lead
With over ten years of in-depth experience in production management, Syaf Zahari stands out as a master of his craft. His responsibilities as Production Lead span a wide range of functions, including overseeing logistics, managing in-event productions, and directing general marketing activities. Syaf is particularly adept at training advocates in state-of-the-art shooting techniques, post-production, and multimedia editing, ensuring that content is not only visually striking but also strategically impactful. His technical proficiency and creative acumen are vital in adapting to and capitalizing on new technologies and trends in digital media. Under his leadership, the production team consistently delivers compelling, high-quality visual content that engages and inspires diverse audiences around the globe.

PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION:

Fomoverse is seeking ApeCoin’s sponsorship for the Phi Ta Khon Festival Content Creation Project, a collaborative effort between Tourism Thailand and GoPro. The Phi Ta Khon Festival, also known as the Loei Ghost Festival, is a renowned cultural celebration in Thailand that attracts thousands of tourists annually. The event is part of Thailand’s new tourism push to promote unique and less-explored destinations costing approximately USD 2 million for the location of Dan Sai, Loei province, Isan, Thailand.

The project will integrate 15 GoPro content creators and 5 Web3 Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), who will attend the 6-day, 5-night event to capture and share their experiences through immersive content creation. ApeCoin’s sponsorship will enhance the scope of the project, particularly by supporting Web3 KOLs in showcasing how decentralized technologies, including ApeCoin, can enrich travel, tourism, and content creation. The project offers a unique opportunity for ApeCoin to gain real-world visibility alongside global brands, connecting its ecosystem to both Web2 and Web3 audiences.

BENEFIT TO APECOIN ECOSYSTEM:

The Phi Ta Khon Festival is one of Thailand’s most captivating cultural events, blending rich traditions with vibrant artistic expression. This festival offers a perfect platform for ApeCoin to engage with both Web2 and Web3 audiences, strengthening its presence in the real world through strategic alignment with tourism and content creation.

  • Tourism Thailand and GoPro are globally recognized brands that bring significant credibility and exposure to the event.
  • By integrating Web3 KOLs into the festival, the project bridges the gap between traditional content creation and Web3 innovation, showcasing how blockchain technology can enhance cultural and creative experiences.
  • ApeCoin will benefit from cross-industry visibility, reaching new audiences, expanding brand recognition, and positioning itself as a key player in content creation, tourism, and the blockchain ecosystem.

This sponsorship aligns with ApeCoin’s mission of fostering creativity, supporting decentralised technologies, and driving adoption of Web3 across various industries.

Rationale:

The Phi Ta Khon Festival is a well-established event that attracts a global audience, including tourists, content creators, and cultural enthusiasts. By partnering with Tourism Thailand and GoPro, ApeCoin will be able to:

  • Expand its real-world visibility alongside respected global brands.
  • Increase its brand awareness through association with creators and Web3 KOLs.
  • Position itself as a leader in decentralised content creation, demonstrating the real-world utility of blockchain technologies.

The festival presents an opportunity for ApeCoin to establish itself in the Web2 content creation space while promoting Web3 adoption, offering a strategic blend of cultural engagement, tourism promotion, and technology innovation.

Web2 Benefits:

  1. Global Exposure: ApeCoin will be prominently featured alongside Tourism Thailand and GoPro, positioning it in front of mainstream content consumers and tourists at the festival.
  2. Cultural Integration: By participating in a culturally significant event, ApeCoin will showcase its adaptability and relevance to traditional industries like tourism and content creation.
  3. Cross-Industry Partnerships: This collaboration opens up future opportunities for ApeCoin to work with established Web2 brands, further enhancing its brand recognition in the real world.

Web3 Benefits:

  1. Increased Adoption: By integrating Web3 KOLs, ApeCoin will reach new audiences within the blockchain and crypto communities, driving user adoption and engagement with the ApeCoin ecosystem.
  2. Demonstrating Real-World Utility: The event showcases how decentralised technologies like ApeCoin can be seamlessly integrated into content creation, tourism, and cultural experiences, positioning ApeCoin as an innovator in these fields.
  3. Community Growth: The exposure gained from this sponsorship will attract new users and community members, particularly from the creative, tourism, and blockchain industries.

Specification:

ApeCoin’s sponsorship will be integrated into several aspects of the project:

  1. 20 Advocates: A total of 20 advocates will attend the event, consisting of 15 GoPro creators and 5 Web3 KOLs. These advocates will create content centred on the festival, highlighting the cultural richness of Phi Ta Khon while integrating ApeCoin’s brand into their narratives.
  2. ApeCoin-Branded Materials:
    Co-branded items will be created, including 100 swag kits, branded welcome items, and ApeCoin event branding at various festival touchpoints. These items will be distributed to both advocates and festival participants, enhancing ApeCoin’s presence on the ground.
  3. Content Creation:
    Advocates will capture and share their experiences throughout the festival, utilising GoPro equipment and producing high-quality content. This content will be distributed across Web2 and Web3 platforms, with ApeCoin branding featured prominently in the narratives created by both Web3 KOLs and traditional GoPro creators.
  4. Post-Event Amplification:
    The content created during the festival will be amplified across multiple platforms, ensuring that ApeCoin’s sponsorship receives maximum exposure. A final video, produced by GoPro, will include ApeCoin branding and will be promoted through partnering channels, reaching a broad audience.

DEFINITIONS:

None

STEPS TO IMPLEMENT:

Step 1: December 2024 - Finalising Partnerships and Funding

  • This project is organised by Tourism Thailand and GoPro.
  • ApeCoin will join as a sponsored brand upon approval of this AIP.
  • The sponsorship will ensure that ApeCoin is prominently positioned throughout the event and content creation process, including branding and visibility.
  • Finalise partnerships with ApeCoin and secure the full sponsorship fund by the end of December 2024.

Step 2: January 2025 - Selection of Advocates

  • A total of 15 GoPro creators and 5 Web3 KOLs will be selected to participate.
  • These advocates will create high-quality content during the festival, integrating ApeCoin’s brand into their narratives.
  • This content will reach both Web2 (mainstream consumers) and Web3 (blockchain enthusiasts) audiences through various platforms.

Step 3: January - May 2025 Festival Preparation

  • All co-branded materials, including 100 swag kits and branded event items, will be prepared for distribution.
  • These materials will ensure ApeCoin’s branding is visible throughout the event.
  • The preparation will also include logistical planning for the creators’ participation and GoPro equipment setup.
  • The festival preparation is 5 months for the entire Dan Sai, the ApeCoin portion will be a part of the whole plan.

Step 4: Content Creation

  • During the 6-day, 5-night festival, advocates will capture their experiences using GoPro products.
  • The content will be shared across multiple platforms, with ApeCoin’s branding integrated into the creators’ experiences, highlighting both the cultural elements and the use of Web3 technologies.

Step 5: Post-Event Amplification

  • After the festival, the content created by both GoPro creators and Web3 KOLs will be distributed and amplified across digital platforms.
  • This will include distribution on social media, blockchain-based content platforms, and partnering channels.
  • A final overall video will be produced by the agency, summarizing the event and featuring ApeCoin branding. This video will be shared widely to maximize visibility and engagement.

REPORTING EXPECTATIONS:

A post-event report will be provided within 30 days of the event’s completion. This report will outline ApeCoin’s participation and branding presence during the festival, along with a general summary of the event’s social impact, including overall reach and engagement metrics across relevant platforms. It will also include a brief reflection on the potential for future collaboration opportunities. The report will be made available in a PDF format in a Google Drive, which link will be sent upon completion.

OVERALL COST:

“Total amount requested from the ApeCoin Ecosystem Fund = $248,000 USD.”

Budget Summary:

  1. $180,000 for Sponsorship: This amount will serve as the core sponsorship contribution by ApeCoin.
  2. $50,000 for Participation and Event Costs: This will cover the logistical expenses of the 6-day, 5-night excursion, including travel, accommodations, F&B, and activities for the 20 advocates (15 GoPro creators and 5 Web3 KOLs). It will also contribute to the costs associated with ApeCoin-brand activations during the festival.
  3. $18,000 for Co-Brand Activations and Content Amplification: This portion will be allocated to co-branded materials (100 swag kits, branded event items, and welcome kits), as well as post-production and content amplification. A portion of the funds will be used for the creation of a final video produced, featuring ApeCoin branding, which will be promoted across partnering channels.

Funding Tranches

  • Tranche 1: $180,000– Released upon approval of the proposal and initiation of Step 1: Finalising Partnerships and Funding. Disbursement to be in December 2024 if possible.
  • Tranche 2: $68,000 – Disbursed in Step 2: Selection of Advocates 15th January 2025.

Aye GM! First of all thank you for proposing this AIP idea and this looks absolutely amazing. On paper this is a banger idea, Apecoin covered major events in Asia in the last couple of months but the results didnt created much of an impact, $ape price didnt moved much either.
How do you suggest that this one in particular will help Apecoin DAO via KOLs whereas 99.9% are just shilling as long as their contract says so? Some new stewards are KOLs as well but they havnt done much or achieved something in the DAO after being a steward followed by them barely sharing anything Apecoin related, very rare case.
So how do you think this will benefit the DAO in the following parts that you stated under “Benefits to Apecoin ecosystem” coz I dont see how $ape helps in content creation or tourism there in anyway.

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GM! Thank you for your insightful feedback and for taking the time to review the AIP. I appreciate your concern about ensuring tangible benefits for the ApeCoin DAO, especially when it comes to KOL (Key Opinion Leader) engagement. You’re right in your opinion that past events may not have yielded a significant immediate impact on the $APE price or the broader ecosystem, and it’s important that this proposal addresses your concerns directly. Here’s how I see this project standing out and delivering real value to the DAO:

  1. Long-Term Brand Positioning: Rather than aiming for short-term price movement, this proposal is focused on long-term visibility and brand alignment. By associating ApeCoin with globally recognized brands like GoPro and Tourism Thailand, we’re positioning ApeCoin in industries where it can be part of real-world, creative, and tourism-driven economies. The goal is to establish a deeper connection with mainstream markets, which historically are less aware of blockchain use cases.
  2. Selective KOL Strategy: The creators involved in this project are a careful selection from the Tourism Board and GoPro creators, ensuring that they align with the high standards of both brands. The additional Web3 KOLs will be selected based on their real-world positioning and not just their presence in the Web3 space. All these KOLs combined—both from the Tourism Board and GoPro, alongside Web3 representatives—will participate in set tasks and challenges designed to drive the content push. These challenges will ensure that the content creation is focused, engaging, and delivers meaningful brand visibility for ApeCoin through experiential interactions.
  3. Content Creation with Real-World Utility: While it’s true that ApeCoin isn’t inherently a content creation tool, the way we’re integrating ApeCoin into this project goes beyond surface-level branding. Through immersive experiences at major cultural events like Phi Ta Khon, we are showing how ApeCoin can play a part in decentralized community-driven initiatives that intersect with the travel, tourism, and creative industries. By leveraging ApeCoin as a sponsor of these high-visibility experiences, we’re embedding it in real-world use cases, promoting its relevance beyond the crypto community.
  4. Broader Audience Engagement: The KOLs and GoPro creators involved will not only share their content within crypto-native platforms but also across mainstream social media and their Web2 extensive distribution network. This allows us to introduce ApeCoin to audiences who may have never encountered Web3 technologies before, creating new pathways for awareness and engagement.
  5. Community Growth and Collaboration: The content created during these excursions will offer ongoing value. By showing how ApeCoin can bridge the gap between Web2 and Web3, we aim to create a narrative around creative freedom, decentralized experiences, and collaboration. This initiative isn’t just a one-off marketing push; it’s about aligning ApeCoin with long-term trends in tourism and digital content creation.

To address your concern on how ApeCoin helps in content creation or tourism: while ApeCoin itself may not be a direct tool for creating content or booking trips, but it opens avenues and opportunities for this. Its role as a sponsor in these major, culturally relevant events allows it to position itself as a catalyst in creative and decentralized economies as well. The aim is to drive awareness, adoption, and a long-lasting reputation for supporting innovation in these sectors.
I hope this clarifies how we see this proposal benefitting the DAO in the long run. Your concerns are valid, and I’m committed to ensuring that this project stands out by creating real-world utility and genuine engagement. Looking forward to hearing more of your thoughts!

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Hi @Fomoverse ,

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@12GAUGE.Admin thanks for the message, ready to move on to the next phase. The current AIP is based on the template, but if there is anything you need to be updated or revised please advise. Stoked to get this on the way.

Hi5!
Fomoverse

Yet another MyTokenAsia?
$248k is absolutely “nice” budgeting

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Hi @Fomoverse ,

Thank you for your ideas [and the ApeCoin DAO community for the insightful discussions].

A moderator will reach out to the author to finalize the AIP Draft using the appropriate template.

  • Once the AIP Draft is confirmed by the author and meets all DAO-approved guidelines, it will receive an AIP ID number and move forward for Draft Analysis Review.
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Hi ApeCoin DAO Community,

@Fomoverse has completed editing their AIP Idea to be their AIP Draft.

This proposal has been assigned the AIP ID Number 546.

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Hi ApeCoin DAO Community,

Our team has reviewed and discussed @Fomoverse 's AIP Draft and have sent a list of initial questions. We await answers.

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Hi ApeCoin DAO Community,

@Fomoverse has responded to our questions and has not provided consent to share them in this forum for the community.

A DAR package is being worked on and upon completion, this AIP will move into Administrative Review. Follow this Topic as further updates will be posted here in the comments.

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Hi ApeCoin DAO Community,

We have sent a list of follow up questions to the author.

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Kind Regards,

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Hi ApeCoin DAO Community,

@Fomoverse has responded to our questions and they are in our review once again.

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Kind Regards,

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Do see the value for ApeCoin for this. How much is GoPro sponsoring this event?

Hi @bigbull , appreciate that you see the value in the project, its mentioned within the AIP Description as to the value of which will be invested in the Loei province. GoPro has had multiple partnerships with Tourism Thailand over the years, this year this project is not the only one being worked on but one that can include brand partners. Hope this helps.