The Rose of the Shires Balloon
Designed in Northamptonshire, flown by Northamptonians!
Designed in Northamptonshire, flown by Northamptonians!
A never-before-seen cost-effective opportunity
within Northamptonshire to enter aerial marketing and be associated with ballooning.
Sponsorship offers a fraction of the cost of owning or operating your own balloon.
Association with a well-recognised, iconic local feature.
Elevate your business above the competition.
Only one brand from one industry!
Demonstrate support for local initiatives and community spirit.
Gain long-term, repeated visibility at events and across the county.
We at Molly Mae Ballooning are thrilled to present your company with a unique and highly visible advertising opportunity in our new balloon, The Rose of the Shires, a locally based hot air balloon. This iconic balloon will represent Northamptonshire's finest, offering the opportunity to elevate brand visibility through an innovative strategy as the county's premier marketing hot air balloon. Designed to celebrate the rich history and heritage of Northamptonshire, this balloon will become a striking visual symbol for the county while also providing a powerful promotional opportunity for local sponsors.
We're immensely proud of our design, we believe it proudly presents Northamptonshire and adopts its heritage from the maroon and gold colour often worn by our sports teams, black representing our leather industry, the cross signifying the county's location as a crossroads in England, and the rose long being a symbol of the county. The balloon will proudly showcase twelve dedicated sponsor panels, each strategically placed to ensure maximum visibility and professionally designed to integrate seamlessly with the balloon's heritage-inspired design. The balloon will become a flying ambassador for Northamptonshire, and we invite you to
join us in this venture.
Flying for nearly twenty years, our goal at Molly Mae Ballooning is to make hot air balloon advertising accessible, cost-effective and unforgettable - helping brands rise above the noise with impactful campaigns which capture attention and spark imagination.
Unlike conventional advertising, hot air balloons offer an eye-catching, conversation-starting medium that appeals to all ages. They offer striking visuals and memorability; hot air balloons are large, colourful and difficult to ignore. Their size and uniqueness make them a natural
attention-grabber, engraving a brand into the minds of the consumers watching.
Balloons are a spectacle which is seen by thousands whenever they fly or are tethered; people all around enjoy the sight of balloons in the sky, whether they be a special shape or a traditional round balloon. Positively, this increases the photographic reach of your brand with images of the balloon being shared across social media platforms and local media reaching massive audiences.
For a one-time investment, your business will enjoy a full 3-year sponsorship, a low-cost cost accessible entry into a highly sought-after area of marketing.
This investment includes an exclusive advertising space (logo/branding) being displayed on one of twelve panels on the balloon - visible both in flight and on the ground. There will be no conflicts with your business, being the only one of its type to be displayed.
Throughout the three-year enterprise, we guarantee a minimum of 20 flights/tethers per year, including showcases at the local balloon festival, community events and regional showcases. In conjunction, we will actively promote your business across our social media channels to further maximise brand exposure.
Sponsorship includes a premium balloon flight for two, valued at £750, offering an unforgettable way to experience the balloon firsthand.
This is a first-come, first-served promotion; we are not allowing multiple businesses of the same type to sponsor, so be quick to get in touch! The deadline to reserve your space is December 2025, and the build will be ready for launch in March 2026. The three-year period will commence from the launch date.