IMEX America 2012
MPI Sponsorship Opportunities
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Connect at IMEX America 2012
Connect with IMEX America attendees through unique and exclusive opportunities.
IMEX America 2012 will feature more than 7,000 domestic and international attendees and MPI is providing you front and center access. MPI is offering one-of-a-kind
partnerships at IMEX America prior to and during the exhibition.
As the Premier Education Provider at IMEX America 2012, MPI invites you to join
hundreds of pre-conference attendees for a day of high-quality, CEU eligible education on Monday, October 8. Through MPI’s event partnerships you can showcase
your brand through personal touch points on the MeetDifferent Day of Education
and throughout the week.
Contact your MPI Strategic Account Manager to learn more.
Contents
Events..................................................3
Education Sponsorships . .................4
Food and Beverage............................8
Technology.........................................10
Focus Groups.....................................11
Contact Info.........................................12
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MPI Buyer Reception at IMEX America
$30,000
Welcome MPI Members attending IMEX America at the MPI Hosted Buyer Welcome Reception on Monday, October 8, at the Venetian. Reception
will feature light appetizers and cocktails as well as plenty of networking. Mix and mingle with hundreds of IMEX America attendees prior to the start of
IMEX America. Use this opportunity to gain attention and welcome attendees.
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IMEX America sponsors must also be IMEX America exhibitors.
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Benefits Include:
• Opportunity to have company representative greet attendees at reception
• Opportunity to address guests (Subject to MPI approval)
• Appropriate signage at event (includes 1 22x28 sign - sponsor may bring
additional signage at own expense)
• Opportunity to distribute a gift or take-away item (Subject to MPI Approval
and additional costs apply)
• Inclusion in MPI exclusive signage (1 single-sided meter board)
• Opportunity to provide entertainment for reception (Subject to MPI
approval and at additional cost to sponsor)
• Inclusion in invite to select IMEX attendees
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Tuesday’s General Session
with Coffee Break
$15,000
This General Session features a Power Keynote Speaker with state of the art technology and design. The sponsor of this session will not only align their
brand with turnkey education, but will resonate positively in the eyes of all attendees as a leader in Industry Education. The whole package includes sponsorship of the General Session as well as the morning coffee break. Sponsor has the opportunity to upgrade the morning coffee break to a breakfast (continental
plus one hot item) for an additional fee of $7,000.
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Speaker and Subject Matter TBD
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IMEX America sponsors must also be IMEX America exhibitors.
Benefits Include:
• 5 VIP Reserved seats at General Session(s)
• Opportunity to show a looping video as attendees are coming into General Session Room
• Opportunity to address attendees and introduce speaker 2-3 min (Subject to MPI approval)
• Inclusion in MPI exclusive signage (1 single-sided meter board)
• Opportunity to theme station (subject to MPI approval and at sponsors’ additional expense)
• Opportunity to distribute a gift or take-away item (Subject to MPI Approval and additional
costs apply)
• Appropriate signage surrounding event (includes 2 table-top signs - sponsor may bring
additional signage at own expense)
• Logo recognition and/or listing in Show Catalog (logo and info due by: Aug. 24)
• Logo recognition with hyperlink on event website (logo and info due by: Aug. 24)
• Opportunity to theme coffee break (subject to MPI approval and additional costs may apply)
• Opportunity to greet attendees at coffee stations
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Wednesday’s General Session
with Coffee Break
$15,000
This General Session features a Power Keynote Speaker with state of the art technology and design. The sponsor of this session will not only align their brand with
turnkey education, but will resonate positively in the eyes of all attendees as a leader in Industry Education. The whole package includes sponsorship of the General
Session as well as the morning coffee break. Sponsor has the opportunity to upgrade the morning coffee break to a breakfast (continental plus one hot item) for an
additional fee of $7,000.
Speaker and Subject Matter TBD
IMEX America sponsors must also be IMEX America exhibitors.
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Benefits Include:
• 5 VIP Reserved seats at General Session(s)
• Opportunity to show a looping video as attendees are coming into General Session Room
• Opportunity to address attendees and introduce speaker 2-3 min (Subject to MPI approval)
• Inclusion in MPI exclusive signage (1 single-sided meter board)
• Opportunity to theme station (subject to MPI approval and at sponsors’ additional expense)
• Opportunity to distribute a gift or take-away item (Subject to MPI Approval and additional costs apply)
• Appropriate signage surrounding event (includes 2 table-top signs - sponsor may bring additional signage at own expense)
• Logo recognition and/or listing in Show Catalog (logo and info due by: Aug. 24)
• Logo recognition with hyperlink on event website (logo and info due by: Aug. 24)
• Opportunity to theme coffee break (subject to MPI approval and additional costs may apply)
• Opportunity to greet attendees at coffee stations
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Thursday’s General Session
with Coffee Break
$15,000
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This General Session features a Power Keynote Speaker with state of the art technology and design. The sponsor of this session will not only align their brand
with turnkey education, but will resonate positively in the eyes of all attendees as a leader in Industry Education. The whole package includes sponsorship of the
General Session as well as the morning coffee break. Sponsor has the opportunity to upgrade the morning coffee break to a breakfast (continental plus one hot
item) for an additional fee of $7,000.
Speaker and Subject Matter TBD
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IMEX America sponsors must also be IMEX America exhibitors.
Benefits Include:
• 5 VIP Reserved seats at General Session(s)
• Opportunity to show a looping video as attendees are coming into General Session Room
• Opportunity to address attendees and introduce speaker 2-3 min (Subject to MPI approval)
• Inclusion in MPI exclusive signage (1 single-sided meter board)
• Opportunity to theme station (subject to MPI approval and at sponsors’ additional expense)
• Opportunity to distribute a gift or take-away item (Subject to MPI Approval and additional costs apply)
• Appropriate signage surrounding event (includes 2 table-top signs - sponsor may bring additional signage at own expense)
• Logo recognition and/or listing in Show Catalog (logo and info due by: Aug. 24)
• Logo recognition with hyperlink on event website (logo and info due by: Aug. 24)
• Opportunity to theme coffee break (subject to MPI approval and additional costs may apply)
• Opportunity to greet attendees at coffee stations
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Smart Monday Bundle with Coffee Break
$15,000
Take advantage of this opportunity to show off your brand and connect with meeting and business event professionals who are eager to learn and gain
valuable information about various knowledge areas. The sponsor will be recognized as an exclusive sponsor for up to six (6) knowledge sessions and
will have repeated exposure to the attendees throughout SmartMonday. This sponsorship also includes a coffee break for attendees.
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Benefits Include:
• Opportunity to address attendees and introduce facilitator for at least five (5) sessions for 2-3 min each (Subject to MPI approval)
• Informational table at each sponsored session to display marketing materials
• Appropriate signage displayed at entrance of each sponsored session (includes 1 22x28 sign - sponsor may bring additional signage at own
expense)
• Opportunity to distribute gift to attendees at each sponsored session (gift must
be submitted to MPI no later than one month prior to event for approval)
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage (1 single-sided meter board)
• Opportunity to theme coffee break (subject to MPI approval and additional
costs may apply)
• Opportunity to greet attendees at coffee stations
• One time use of session attendee mailing list to be managed by MPI’s third
party mail house (attendees must opt in)
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Smart Monday Opening Session
with Coffee Break
$15,000
Align yourself with this Newly designed Opening Session and Interactive Peer-toPeer Learning Experience that will equip participants with tools that enhance their
career. As we move towards the next phase in the meetings and events industry, now
is the time to create an innovative strategic plan for your future and perfect the skills
that will help you achieve your goals. With no concurrent Smart Monday sessions at
this time, you will be the center of attention! The whole package includes sponsorship of the opening session as well as the morning coffee break. Sponsor has the
opportunity to upgrade the coffee break to a breakfast (continental plus one hot item)
for an additional fee of $7,000.
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IMEX America sponsors must also be IMEX America exhibitors.
Benefits Include:
• Opportunity to address attendees and introduce speaker 2-3 min (Subject to
MPI approval)
• Informational table to display marketing materials
• Appropriate signage displayed at surrounding event (includes 1 22X28 sign –
sponsor may bring additional signage at own expense)
• Opportunity to distribute gift to attendees (gift must be submitted to MPI no
later than one month prior to event for approval)
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage (1 single-sided meter board)
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Smart Monday
Luncheon
$25,000
Why compete for attention when you can have it all? This is a rare opportunity
at IMEX when all MPI Members will be focused on your business – and no
one else. As the sponsor of Monday’s lunch, how it plays out is all up to you.
You will have the full 60 minutes to take the stage and talk it up or just say a
few short words when dessert is served. Go crazy with signage and branding or simply leave out some literature. The rules are few, but the potential is
mighty. If you’ve got something to say, here’s your chance.
IMEX America sponsors must also be IMEX America exhibitors.
Benefits include:
• The undivided attention of all IMEX America attendees for 60 minutes
• Opportunity to deliver your message in your own creative way
• Opportunity to send representatives to greet attendees as they arrive
• Opportunity to provide a gift to attendees at their seats (subject to MPI
approval and additional costs apply)
• Appropriate signage surrounding event (includes 1 22x28 sign - sponsor may bring additional signage at own expense)
• Inclusion in MPI exclusive signage (1 single-sided meter board)
• Logo recognition on event website (logo and info due by: Sept. 15)
Cocktail Reception at
MPI Booth
$10,000
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Receive maximum exposure by sponsoring MPI’s cocktail reception, including
beer, wine and cheese. Attendees include the MPI community (members and
prospects). The receptions will be held Tuesday, Oct. 9th and Wednesday, Oct.
10th at the IMEX America show from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. Don’t miss out on this
special networking opportunity!
IMEX America sponsors must also be IMEX America exhibitors.
Benefits Include:
• Logo on all pre show communication and on invitation to cocktail reception (2 mailings to membership and prospect list)
• Opportunity for short speech during the reception
• Logo displayed during reception
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iPhone App
IMEX America
$30,000
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This downloadable application will be offered free of charge to IMEX America attendees. This interactive iPhone App will be IMEX America branded and present
users with experiences and real-time access to vital trade show and destination
information. It is an interactive experience with a “2-way diary” feature allowing
hosted buyers to schedule appointments with exhibitors of their choice whilst on
the trade show floor.
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New features include interactive floor plan, seminar schedule with session
notes, downloads and surveys. ‘My Exhibitor’ allows users to save their favorite
exhibitors,. Full social media links including Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn are
included in the app.
IMEX America sponsors must also be IMEX America exhibitors.
Benefits Include:
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A company logo with a direct link to sponsor’s website on iPhone Ap
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Splash intro on iPhone Application (shown when first downloaded)
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Bottom Banner Ad on the home page
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Bottom Banner Ad on all Buttons
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Inclusion in MPI exclusive signage
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Focus Group at IMEX America
$10,000
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain information and insight into how your target market or audience will react to your customized topic of discussion. The
valuable information gained gives you an edge on the competition Focus Group sessions will be held each Morning (Tues., Oct. 9th/Wed., Oct. 10th /
Thurs., Oct 11th). Listening rooms are available at an additional cost.
Benefits Include:
• MPI will provide a minimum of 10, but not to exceed 15 qualified planners for each focus group. MPI only guarantees 10 planners.
• Sponsor has the opportunity to submit questions for focus group
• Logo inclusion on invite to selected target group (unless sponsor would like it to be a blind study)
• Sponsor determines content and format
• MPI will provide a facilitator, continental breakfast, basic AV, organize invitations and manage RSVP list
• Sponsor will receive a recording of the session
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Junior Tauvaa
Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketplace
Email:jtuavaa@mpiweb.org
Phone: 972.702.3097
About MPI
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global community, helps our members thrive by providing human connections to knowledge and ideas,
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Strategic Account Managers
Katri Laurimaa
North America, Central Region
Territories: AL, AR, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MN,
MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, SC, SD,
TN, TX, UT, VA, WY, WV
Email: klaurimaa@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.817.251.9891
Jennifer Mason
North America, Eastern
Territories: CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, MA, MD, ME, MI,
NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT, Canada, Caribbean, Mexico,
Central and South America
Email:jmason@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.772.233.0678
Lori Stockman
North America, Western
Territories: AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, NV, OR, PA, WA
Email: lstockman@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.214.697.8365
Joyce Dogniez
Territories: Europe, Middle East and Africa
Email: jdogniez@mpiweb.org
Tel: +352 26 10 36 10 22
Mobile: +352 621 266 189
Su Cheng Harris-Simpson
Territory: Asia Pacific
Email: suchengs@mpiweb.org
Tel: 86-10-5869-3772
Fax: 86-10-5869-3770
Mobile: 86-13-7010-09271
Tony Fundaro
Director of Foundation Development &
Corporate Hotels
Email: tfundaro@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.214.862.1418
Shalynn Robinson
Director Strategic Partnerships & Services
Email: Slucas@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.972.702.3083
Michael Bowles
Manager of Strategic Parnterships
Email: mbowles@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.972.406.6514
Audra Marcum
Manager of Strategic Parnterships
Email: amarcum@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.972.702.3058
Roben Brannon
Manager of Strategic Parnterships
Email: rbrannon@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.972.406.3043
Carolyn Nyquist
Manager of Client Services
Email: cnyquist@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.972.702.3002
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