{"id":1165,"date":"2024-11-26T10:02:59","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T10:02:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=1165"},"modified":"2024-11-26T10:02:59","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T10:02:59","slug":"manitou-wins-ibi-boatbuilding-prize-in-partnership-with-kirk-cousins-of-the-atlanta-falcons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=1165","title":{"rendered":"Manitou Wins IBI Boatbuilding Prize in Partnership With Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>    Manitou Wins IBI Boatbuilding Prize in Partnership With Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    <!-- no image --><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><\/p>\n<div>\n<style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<\/style>\n<div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R0J4DIRkXLU\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>As part of the 10th edition of the Boat Builder Awards run by IBI and METSTRADE, Manitou is thrilled to receive the award for Retail Marketing Initiative as a result of a unique partnership with professional quarterback Kirk Cousins. This award is open to all boat builders, shipyards and their official distributors who have demonstrated a real innovation in sales and marketing initiatives to expand their marketplace.<\/p>\n<p>Kirk\u2019s authentic passion for the water and the closeness it helps facilitate with his family speaks volumes about Manitou\u2019s goal of creating unforgettable moments on the water. This partnership bridges the worlds of pontoon boating and professional sports, promising a fusion of excitement and relaxation for enthusiasts of both.<\/p>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTG1124-Manitou-KC2-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Kirk Cousins on a Manitou pontoon boat\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTG1124-Manitou-KC2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTG1124-Manitou-KC2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTG1124-Manitou-KC2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTG1124-Manitou-KC2.jpg 1490w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins, aboard a Manitou MAX Deck pontoon boat.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Manitou<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<p>Highlighted in a four minute longform <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=R0J4DIRkXLU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video<\/a>, Kirk shares his journey, the freedom he feels on the water in his Manitou and the memories he can create with his family. Kirk Cousins embodies the spirit of excellence, teamwork, and dedication\u2014values that align seamlessly with the Manitou brand. Known for his leadership both on and off the field, Kirk\u2019s genuine passion for boating, coupled with his strong dedication to family and community, made him the ideal partner for Manitou.<\/p>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTG1124-Manitou-Award-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Manitou award presentation\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTG1124-Manitou-Award-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTG1124-Manitou-Award-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTG1124-Manitou-Award-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTG1124-Manitou-Award-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BTG1124-Manitou-Award.jpg 1576w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">BRP\u2019s Lucas Van Natter (middle) took to the stage in Amsterdam to receive this award.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Manitou<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<p>\u201cWe are thrilled with the amazing results from Manitou\u2019s partnership with Kirk Cousins and I\u2019m honored to accept this prestigious award because of it,\u201d said Jeremi Doyon-Roch, Global Brand Strategy Director, Marine at BRP. \u201cThe collaboration between Kirk and Manitou resonated strongly with our target audience and proved that a strong authentic partnership like we have with Kirk can redefine leisure and recreation on the water.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For more information about Manitou pontoons, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/manitoupontoonboats.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">manitoupontoonboats.com<\/a> and follow on social media: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ManitouPontoons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/manitoupontoonboats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/boats\/manitou-wins-ibi-boatbuilding-prize-with-kirk-cousins\/\">Manitou Wins IBI Boatbuilding Prize in Partnership With Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/\">Boating Mag<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    Kevin Falvey<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/boats\/manitou-wins-ibi-boatbuilding-prize-with-kirk-cousins\/\">Go to boatingmag<\/a><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manitou Wins IBI Boatbuilding Prize in Partnership With Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons As part of the 10th edition of the Boat Builder Awards run by IBI and METSTRADE, Manitou is thrilled to receive the award for Retail Marketing Initiative as a result of a unique partnership with professional quarterback Kirk Cousins. 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