2013
World Education Congress
July 20–23 • Mandalay Bay • Las Vegas
2013
World Education Congress
July 20–23 • Mandalay Bay • Las Vegas
Sponsorship and Advertising Prospectus
Updated: June 28, 2013
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© Copyright 2012. Meeting Professionals International, Dallas, TX, USA. All rights reserved.
There’s no business
like WEC business.
It’s been said that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Whoever
said that has never experienced the long-lasting global business
value of MPI’s World Education Congress, happening July 20-23 at
Mandalay Bay.
In today’s shape-shifting business world where new markets emerge
as quickly as new ideas and technology change the rules, you need
real human relationships to succeed. And that means you need direct,
unscripted contact with your potential customers.
Contents
Hosted Buyer Program...................3
Events.............................................5
That’s where WEC 2013 comes in.
Guest Amenity..............................14
Forget hit-or-miss trade show booths; get connected to your key
customers through valuable one-on-one appointments in our toprated hosted buyer program. Connect with meeting and event buyers
at networking events, education sessions, and every WEC activity
in between. Whether you have a brand presence in MarketSquare,
sponsor our innovative Flash Point sessions, or advertise in the WEC
show daily, putting your brand out front means you’re more than a
business card—you’re a business relationship.
Education Sponsorships..............25
MPI Foundation............................32
Food & Beverage..........................42
Advertising...................................45
Contact Info..................................48
2013
World Education Congress
July 20–23 • Mandalay Bay • Las Vegas
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Hoster Buyer
If time is
money,
WEC’s
hosted buyer
program is
priceless.
97%
Don’t miss your opportunity to meet with the
industry’s most savvy planners who have a
combined buying power of $18 billion USD.
of qualified planner buyers. Appointments will take
effective in
generating
new business
Through WEC’s hosted buyer program, you have the
opportunity to meet one-on-one with qualified planners that specifically need your company’s products or
services. Plan your success and choose from hundreds
place over the course of the conference and will last for
15 minutes each. Supplier participants must be MPI
members. A planner must make all appointments in
order to receive hosted benefits.
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Hoster Buyer
2013
World Education Congress
July 20–23 • Mandalay Bay • Las Vegas
Hosted Buyer
Branding Guidelines
Suppliers can bring, or purchase from WEC’s
vendors, the following items:
Non-Branded Areas Only
• One (1) 8 ½ x 11 table sign: Approved
signage only purchased through general
contractor
Branded Areas Only
• Carpet
• Additional tables (can be upgraded)
• Tablecloth
• Lounge chair for host stand
• Flowers
• Additional Chairs (can be upgraded)
• Host Stand
• Literature racks (maximum two)
• Approved signage only purchased
through general contractor (maximum
two (2) meter boards)
No other items will be allowed on hosted
buyer floor. All signage for branding areas
must be purchased through general
contractor. No pull up, pop up or outside
signage will be permitted in branded area.
Hosted Buyer
Pricing
MarketSmart
Partner Pricing
$4,020
One package of 10 15 minute
appointments
$4,020
One package of 10 15-minute appointment
$6,700
Two (2) packages of 10 (20 appointments
total)
$6,700
Two (2) packages of 10 (20 appointments total)
$10,380
Three (3) packages of 10 (30 appointments total) (Includes 10x10 Branding
Area*)
$9,380
Three (3) packages of 10 (30 appointments
total) (Includes 10x10 Branding Area*)
$13,060
Four (4) packages of 10 (40 appointments
total) (Includes 10x10 Branding Area*)
$12,060
Four (4) packages of 10 (40 appointments total)
(Includes 10x10 Branding Area*)
$16,240
Five (5) packages of 10 (50 appointments
total) (Includes 10x20 Branding Area*)
$14,740
Five (5) packages of 10 (50 appointments total)
(Includes 10x20 Branding Area*)
$18,920
Six (6) packages of 10 (60 appointments
total) (Includes 10x20 Branding Area*)
$17,240
Six (6) packages of 10 (60 appointments total)
(Includes 10x20 Branding Area*)
$22,100
Seven (7) packages of 10 (70 appointments total) (Includes 10x30 Branding
Area*)
$20,100
Seven (7) packages of 10 (70 appointments
total) (Includes 10x30 Branding Area*)
$24,780
Eight (8) packages of 10 (80 appointments total) (Includes 10x30 Branding
Area*)
$22,780
Eight (8) packages of 10 (80 appointments
total) (Includes 10x30 Branding Area*)
$27,960
Nine (9) packages of 10 (90 appointments total) (Includes 20x20 Branding
Area*)
$25,460
Nine (9) packages of 10 (90 appointments total)
(Includes 20x20 Branding Area*)
$30,640
Ten (10) packages of 10 (100 appointments total) (Includes 20x20 Branding
Area*)
$28,140
Ten (10) packages of 10 (100 appointments
total) (Includes 20x20 Branding Area*)
*Additional space may be purchased at additional cost
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Events
2013
World Education Congress
July 20–23 • Mandalay Bay • Las Vegas
MarketSquare
Branded $11,000 | Basic* $4,500
WEC’s MarketSquare is a fabulous resource where attendees and suppliers can meet,
greet, mix and mingle between events and sessions. As a supplier, you’ll own the hottest
real estate around a piece of Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas is ideally situated in the heart of
all the action. Stand out from the crowd; Tell your story, make connections and generate
leads. This is your chance to interact one-on-one with members of the planning community,
distribute marketing materials or give away promotional items. MarketSquare is businessfriendly for the brand-savvy. MPI will help you determine the right package for the best ROI.
Benefits Include:
• Opportunity for a company representative to present/manage the space
• Opportunity to interact one on one with attendees
• Opportunity to display marketing materials in area
• Opportunity to provide gift to attendees (subject to MPI approval and
additional costs apply)
• Company name displayed at location
* WEC conference registration not included
* Exact time and date of reception TBD
* No additional pop ups, hardwall, backdrops or additional signage
allowed in MarketSquare areas
*$4,800 after June 14
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Events
Global Emerging Leaders & Future
Leaders Forum Reception
$12,000
Benefits Include:
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Opportunity to greet attendees as they arrive
The Global Emerging Leaders Group promotes collaboration between seasoned professionals and
•
Appropriate signage surrounding event
the industry’s future leaders. This year the Global Emerging Leaders is collaborating with the IMEX-
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Company recognition anywhere the reception is mentioned
MPI-MCI Future Leaders Forum, a program aimed at promoting the career field of Meetings and
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Opportunity to theme reception (at additional cost to sponsor)
Events to College Students, to host an evening reception. This intimate networking reception, with
•
Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage
about 75 young professionals and their Mentors, is a great networking opportunity for any compa-
•
Logo recognition and/or listing in conference publications
ny. As the exclusive partner of the Global Emerging Leaders and Future Leaders Reception you will
•
Logo recognition on event website
make a statement about your company’s commitment to furthering the growth and development of
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Listing in post-conference article in One+ Magazine
those new to the industry. The Reception time is TBD. IMEX, MPI and MCI are partners
•
Inclusion in the all-sponsor listing in the onsite conference daily newspaper
of the FLF program and receive benefits and recognition for all FLF-related events.
•
One time use of event attendee mailing list (list contains attendees that have
opted in)
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Events
Hosted Buyer Planner Orientation
$30,000
Get quality face time with the hosted buyer planners as they attend this highly informational orientation lunch. This hour and 15 minute lunch will feature a presentation for planners on how to
best utilize their time while attending hosted buyer appointments. This lunch will serve as the start of the hosted buyer program at WEC on Saturday, July 20. Utilize your 20 minutes of stage
time to connect with the planners before they get immersed in meetings and education.
Benefits include:
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Up to 20 minutes of stage time (opportunity to address group, bring in
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entertainment, etc. NO SALES PITCHES PLEASE)
•
Logo inclusion for orientation lunch on invite sent out to participants
•
Logo on conference schedule for orientation lunch
•
Opportunity to theme lunch (at possible additional cost to sponsor and subject
to MPI approval)
•
Opportunity to provide gift to attendees (Subject to MPI approval and additional
costs apply)
•
MPI will approximate a minimum of 80% of the total number of hosted buyer
planners will attend this luncheon
•
Opportunity for five (5) sponsor representatives to attend lunch and network
with guests
Verbal mention as hosted buyer orientation lunch sponsor during hosted buyer
planner webinar (prior to WEC)
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Events
Hosted Buyer
Planner Lounge
Hosted Buyer
Reception
$25,000
$40,000
Ready for more one-on-one face time with the qualified hosted buyer planners? Help
A networking reception for approximately 200 hosted buyer planners in the program on
elevate the planner experience and connect with highly qualified planners at YOUR
Saturday, July 20 prior to the start of the conference.
planner lounge. The planner lounge will be the place where ALL hosted buyer planners
will hang out during and in between appointments. The Planner Lounge will include internet access, light refreshments, and relaxing lounge furniture. Do as little or as much
Benefits Include:
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hosted buyer program planners (suppliers to provide 3 weeks out prior to event)
as you want to in this area to connect with hosted buyer planners.
Benefits Include:
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Opportunity to decorate the lounge space as desired (subject to MPI approval)
•
Opportunity to provide a take-away item (subject to MPI approval and ad-
A customized electronic invite will be sent out on behalf of sponsor to participating
•
Opportunity for sponsor representative to attend reception and network with guests
•
MPI will provide basic microphone and speakers, rounds, and standard linens and
the F&B as agreed upon
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ditional fees apply)
MPI will NOT incur costs for entertainment, music, rope and statchion, pipe and
drape or additional F&B
•
Two (2) 22x28 signs surrounding space
•
Opportunity to theme reception (subject to MPI approval)
•
Opportunity to provide interactive element to space (subject to MPI approval)
•
MPI will guarantee a minimum of 80% of the total number of hosted buyer planners
•
Standard lounge seating included in cost of sponsorship. *Furniture may be
upgraded at an additional cost to the sponsor.
will attend this reception
•
Only one (1) supplier will be invited from each company that participates in the
Hosted Buyer program
•
Opportunity to provide gift to attendees (subject to MPI approval and additional
costs may apply)
•
Two (2) 22x28 signs surrounding space
•
Included in all sponsor signage
•
Logo inclusion on event webpage
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Events
Hosted Buyer Hospitality Program
$40,000
Be the first to welcome WEC and IMEX hosted buyer planners when they are accepted into the program! With this welcome program, not only will you be able
to create good-will environment, but you will have the exclusive opportunity
to create top of mind brand awareness. This opportunity allows you access to
all the planners participating in the hosted buyer programs. Through multiple
marketing and event outlets, your brand will be aligned with the communications and general programs for both the WEC and IMEX America 2013.
The sponsorship allows your brand numerous touch points to access MPI’s
planner community. Your representation will be on the first communication to
participants, and included on the last; so be sure to make your mark.
Pre - WEC Benefits Include:
• Logo Inclusion on hosted buyer program acceptance letter
• Logo inclusion on hosted buyer welcome communication
• Logo inclusion on hosted buyer event reminders and communications
prior to the start of the conference (minimum of six communications)
• One (1) side banner advertisement on hosted buyer program software
(minimum of five months – March – July 2013)
• Opportunity to include sponsor welcome letter and gift to be mailed to
planner upon acceptance in the program
o Subject to MPI approval at an additional cost to sponsor
o Item must meet MPI shipping guidelines
o Shipment to MPI headquarters at an additional cost to sponsor
• Logo inclusion on sponsor page of event website
• Opportunity for sponsor to send invitation to participate in Hosted Buyer
Program to their client list.
• Opportunity for two (2) post conference emails to hosted buyer participants to be sent on behalf of MPI
WEC Onsite Benefits Include:
• Logo inclusion on all-sponsor signage
• Opportunity to have company representatives (up to four) present at
Hosted Buyer private check-in onsite (location and exact time to be
determined)
• Opportunity to provide welcome refreshment to all Hosted Buyer
planners at private check-in (subject to MPI approval and at an
additional cost to sponsor)
• Four (4) complimentary conference registrations
• Quality time at check-in with MPI planners as first point of contact
Pre - IMEX America Benefits Include:
• Logo inclusion on MPI hosted buyer welcome communication
• Logo inclusion on MPI group intermediary communications sent to
MPI hosted buyers
• Logo inclusion on MPI’s IMEX America 2013 sponsor webpage
IMEX America Onsite Benefits Include:
• Opportunity to provide welcome room drop gift to all MPI hosted
buyers (subject to MPI approval and at an additional cost to sponsor)
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Events
Faculty Conclave and Reception
$15,000
The Faculty Conclave and Reception is a half-day crosslab and networking event
during which educators from across the world will discuss trends in instruction,
meeting and event technology, knowledge sharing and peer learning. They will
share best practices and problem solve with the intent of furthering education in
the meeting and event industry. Expected attendance is 10–20 faculty.
Benefits Include:
• Opportunity to address the attendees for 3 min.
• Opportunity to distribute marketing materials at Faculty Conclave
• Recognition on all pre-session slides
• Appropriate signage surrounding the Faculty Conclave
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage – due date TBD
• Logo recognition and/or listing in conference publication(s) –
due date TBD
• Listing in post-conference article in One+ magazine
• Opportunity to data collect through marketing platform agreed
upon by MPI and Sponsor
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Events
Chapter Leadership Forum Luncheon
$15,000
This sponsorship will put your brand in front of MPI’s more than 200 chapter
leaders. Leaders love this event as it caters to them and allows them to network
with others. Suppliers that have a venue to showcase, this is an op¬portunity
for you!
Benefits Include:
• Undivided attention of attendees
• Opportunity for representatives to attend the lunch
• Opportunity to welcome guests as they arrive
• Opportunity to address the guests, up to three (3) minutes
• Opportunity to show a video presentation during lunch
(subject to MPI approval)
• Opportunity to provide a gift to all attendees (subject to MPI approval
and additional costs apply)
• Opportunity to provide marketing collateral
• Recognition in pre-event marketing, including electronic invitations
(800+ Chapter Board Members)
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage – due date TBD
• Listing on the event web site
• Logo recognition and/or listing in conference publication(s) –
due date June 15
• Listing in post-conference article in One+ Magazine
• Logo recognition anywhere Chapter Leadership Forum Luncheon is
mentioned
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Events
European Reception
$3,000 USD
The WEC brings together more than 3,000 delegates of which approximately
150 are from the European chapters. With this exclusive sponsorship you will
have a unique opportunity to get your brand in front of MPI European members
attending WEC.
MPI Responsibilities:
• MPI to secure the venue where the reception will be hosted for
approximately 100 people
• MPI will liaise with the venue to organize the food and beverage,
signage and any necessary AV requirements – usually a handheld
or clip mic
• MPI to provide the sponsor a list of European conference attendees
• MPI to coordinate the distribution of the invitations and any associated
fees including mailing
• MPI HQ must have final approval of the invitations prior to distribution
• MPI shall make every effort not to schedule the European reception
at a time that coincides with MPI Foundation events, subject to
circumstances beyond MPI’s control
• MPI will list the European Reception in the program of events on the
WEC website and in any additional appropriate materials for delegates
Benefits Include:
• Inclusion on the all-sponsor signage in a high traffic area of the
conference
• A separate sign with logo will be displayed at the time and location
of the event
• The European Reception will be listed as ‘European Reception,
sponsored by “Sponsor’s Company”’
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage
• Logo placement and/or listing in conference publication(s)
• Listing on the event website
• Listing in post-conference article in One+ magazine
Sponsor Responsibilities:
• Sponsor is responsible for distribution of the invitations and any
associated expenses, where necessary.
• Sponsor will pay MPI for the cost of the reception. The amount provisionally indicated in the sponsorship list is subject to change. MPI
will timely communicate to the sponsor if the anticipated cost is
higher than the budgeted sponsorship.
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Events
Closing Night Reception
Don’t miss out on prime exposure at the WEC closing night reception on Tuesday, July 23rd,
featuring Grammy- nominated country artist, Dierks Bentley. Taking place on the world
famous Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Beach and showcasing MGM Resorts International
cuisine, hosting your own bungalow or gazebo is the perfect opportunity to connect with
attendees, enjoy great food and entertainment, and celebrate our industry at the close of
another great WEC.
Option #1 - Beach Bungalows - $5,000
Available Cabanas: 8 Available, 1 Reserved
Size: 168 sq. ft.
Furniture: High table and chairs, cushioned love seat, cushioned chars and coffee table
Amenities: Safe for securing personal items, changing area, ceiling fan and in-house telephone. View of stage for Closing Night Reception
Electronics: 42’ LCD television, MPI3 Docking Station (based on availability)
F&B Requests to be purchased on own: Hotel contact is Naomi Paz npaz@mandalaybay.com
Beach Bungalows
Option #2 - Private Garden Bungalows - $3,000
Available Cabanas: 7 Available, 1 Sold
Size: 100 sq. ft.
Furniture: Day bed, table and dining chairs located inside
Electronics: 42’ LCD television
F&B Requests to be purchased on own: Hotel contact is Naomi Paz npaz@mandalaybay.com
Private Garden Bungalows
Option #3 - Beach Gazebos - $1,500
Available Cabanas: 8
Size: 10 by 10
Furniture: a table of 4
Amenities: NA
Electronics: TV
F&B Requests to be purchased on own: Hotel contact is Naomi Paz npaz@mandalaybay.com
Beach Gazebos
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Guest Amenity
The Hive
The Hive will be all the “buzz” at WEC 2013. As a focal point of the
Global Village, The Hive will give personal attention to attendees, offering
hands on learning, social media tutorials and a greater understanding of
current trends and tools including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Flickr.
The Hive will become the meeting point for WEC attendees, whether they’re
listening to a speaker, tweeting, recharging their minds or their cell phone/
computer batteries, or getting tutorials on using the latest WEC App. Attendees will also get a glimpse of our Award-Winning One+ editorial staff hard at
work reporting on all the latest happenings at WEC 2013.
Benefits Include:
• Signage in the Hive
• Opportunity to meet and greet with attendees
• Complimentary station within The Hive (includes table and chairs)
• Opportunity to data collect through marketing platform agreed upon
by MPI and sponsor
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage at registration
• Listing on the event web site
• Listing in post-con article in One+ magazine
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Guest Amenity
WEC 2013 Information
Sponsor
$5,000
Member Services
Lounge Sponsorship
Why compete for attention of select attendees when you can have the opportunity for
your brand to be visible to all WEC attendees? This is a rare opportunity at WEC when
all eyes will be on your business and your brand. As the exclusive information sponsor
of the conference, you align your brand with attendees from all markets looking to find
answers to questions about WEC. From pre-show questions, searches and directions,
to being represented onsite at the information desk in the global village, MPI will work
with sponsor to ensure brand recognition with knowledge.
By utilizing sponsor logo both as a symbol throughout select pages of the conference
website, visibility to what makes the city a great location for international meetings and
$7,500
What makes MPI the largest association for meeting and event professionals in the world –
its members. By sponsoring the member’s services lounge at WEC 2013, your company’s
brand will get exposure to one of the most highly trafficked areas in the global village. From
recruiting new members to renewing past business partnerships, sponsoring the Member
services lounge will align your company’s brand with one of the most important aspects of
the association, networking.
events will be unmatched.
Pre - WEC Benefits Include:
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Logo recognition on information tab on event webpage
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Logo recognition on additional informational pages. Pages may include but
are not limited to the below:
o Event “Contact Us” page
o Event “FAQ” page
o Event “Questions” page
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Logo recognition on conference sponsor webpage
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Logo recognition on mobile app as conference sponsor
Onsite Benefits Include:
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Opportunity to have two (2) pieces of collateral at informational desk at WEC
(subject to MPI approval and at additional cost to sponsor)*
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Benefits Include:
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Opportunity for sponsor representatives to be in lounge at all show times
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Basic lounge furniture to be provided by MPI (to be determined at a later date)
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Opportunity to upgrade or add additional furniture (additional cost to be incurred
by sponsor)
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Premium location within the WEC global village area
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Opportunity to theme lounge (subject to MPI approval)
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Opportunity to provide gift or take away in area for attendees (subject to MPI
approval and ad-ditional costs may apply)
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Two (2) 22x28 signs surrounding space
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Two (2) plasma TV’s to showcase videos
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Included in all sponsor signage
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Logo inclusion on event webpage
Opportunity to upgrade desk furniture – two (2) stools provided (subject to MPI
approval and at an additional cost to sponsor)
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Opportunity to provide take-a-way to conference attendees at desk (subject to
MPI approval and at an additional cost to sponsor)*
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Two (2) 22x28 signs surrounding space with logo recognition
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Included in all-sponsor signage
*Shipping costs of the orange cube and additional marketing materials are sponsor responsibility
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Guest Amenity
Media Room
$20,000
By sponsoring the Media Room, you will have the unique opportunity to collaborate
with MPI media relations to create not only branding opportunities, but also one-onone relationships with international trade, local press and social media experts.
This sponsorship can generate publicity and highlight new information about the
sponsor company or organization. Through unique and exclusive opportunities, the
sponsor company can share strategic messages, enhance brand awareness and
garner greater press coverage.
Benefits Include:
• Rights to press list and social media experts (attendees have to opt in)
• Interview opportunity, along with social media sponsor, at press breakfast
• 30 minute press briefing opportunity
• Opportunity to share fact sheets or press releases on event press page
• Appropriate signage in room
• Name inclusion in all communication going out to relevant parties
• Company recognition anywhere Media Room is mentioned
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage at registration
• Logo recognition and/or listing in conference publication(s)
• Listing on the event website
• Listing in post-conference article in One+ magazine
Room Drop
$7,500
Connect with attendees in a most personal way through a room drop at WEC.
You can personalize a special gift or craft a unique message. Room drops
are left inside the attendee’s room where they are sure to see them. MPI
staff and hotels will work with you to schedule your delivery at the perfect
time. All costs associated with the production of the room drop item and all
fees from the hotels will be the responsibility of the sponsor.
Benefits Include:
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage
• Logo and/or listing in conference publication(s)
• Listing on the event website
• Listing in post-conference article in One+ Magazine
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Guest Amenity
MPI-TV at WEC
$40,000
Don’t miss the opportunity to receive exposure through MPI-TV at WEC. Part
of the “WOW” factor of MPI-TV is allowing people to see the highlights from
conference daily activities. They can see themselves on TV in their hotel rooms,
playback on monitors around the convention center, posted on MPI website,
emailed in the conference newsletters and links to MPI twitter account.
Benefits Include:
• A mention at the beginning and end of every video. “This is MPI-TV
sponsored by XYZ Company and produced by Convention News
Television”.
• Commercial placement of pre-produced thirty (30) second ad in each
day’s newscast (provided by client)
• An interview with the sponsor’s representative in the daily news video
• A banner ad on the video player that links to the sponsors website
(provided by client)
• Daily news taped in from the sponsor’s MarketSquare area, if applicable
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage
• Listing on the event website
• Listing in post-conference article in One+ Magazine
Water Bottles
$20,000
Looking for a socially responsible way to get your name in front of thousands of
meeting professionals? This highly-visible sponsorship will ensure your brand
gets in the hands of our coveted attendees. Attendees carry their water bottles
with them all throughout the conference, playing their part in MPI’s CSR efforts.
Benefits Include:
• Water bottles handed out at registration branded with Sponsors’ logo
or graphic to be used by attendees throughout the conference
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage in the registration area
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor listing in the onsite conference daily
newsletter
• Listing on event website
• Listing in the post-conference article in One+ magazine
• Inclusion in post-event CSR report
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Guest Amenity
WEC Mobile App
This downloadable application will be offered to WEC attendees. This interactive smartphone (iPhone, iPad, and Blackberry) app will be WEC branded and present users with
experiences and real-time access to vital conference and destination information. It is
an interactive experience with a “virtual connect” feature so attendees can participate
in real-time during the conference.
Benefits Include:
• Your company logo with a direct link to your website on iPhone application
• Splash advertisement on intro or header on home page of iPhone Application
WEC Virtual Experience
This webcasting portal will deliver a live conference experience for those that are unable to attend WEC. By purchasing the WEC Virtual Experience, the meeting and event
planners not able to attend will experience components of the event on-line, including
the latest in industry education, key note presentations and more. Meeting and event
professionals who want to hear about the latest in industry education, current trends
and growing innovation offered at WEC can be enjoyed even though schedule conflicts
or budgetary restrictions may prevent them from attending in person.
Benefits Include:
• Logo with link to your website on WEC Virtual Experience site (WEC Virtual
Experience site will be accessible on the MPI website for a year)
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Guest Amenity
Cyber Café
$40,000
The Cyber Café is the “hot spot” at WEC with high traffic volume and usage. Filled
with multiple computers, the Cyber Café is available for WEC attendees throughout the conference for quick computer and internet usage. Attendees stop in to
check their email, view the WEC schedule and print handouts. The Cyber Café will
be located in the global village offering attendees easy access.
Benefits Include:
• Sponsor has the opportunity to brand each of the computers with their
logo and customized screen savers.
• Sponsor may bring items such as mouse pads, pens and notepads for the
workstations at their expense (subject to MPI approval)
• Opportunity to provide marketing collateral
• One (1) 22 x 28 sign located in global village
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage logo placement and/or listing in
conference publications
• Listing on the event website
• Listing in post-conference article in One+ magazine
Wireless Internet
$48,000
Provide wireless internet to the attendees of WEC in Las Vegas. Through your
generous support, you will help alleviate the daily wireless internet cost to the
WEC attendees. This sponsorship will cover thousands of connections.
Benefits Include:
• Re-direct splash page
• Signage throughout Mandalay Bay promoting access to wireless internet (i.e. tent cards on tables)
• Statement on Z-Card of wireless internet access
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage
• Logo placement and/or listing in conference publications
• Listing on the event website
• Listing in post-conference article in One+ magazine
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Guest Amenity
WEC 2013 Social Media
and Gamification
$12,000
The WEC Social Media Sponsor has the unique opportunity to actively enhance their
brand image and develop one-on-one relationships with industry social media advocates. The Sponsor Company will receive pre-event and event exposure through traditional recognition as well as unique event-specific engagement opportunities.
Benefits Include:
• Company would be designated as “The Official Social Media Sponsor of MPI’s
WEC 2013”
• Exclusive breakfast with Sponsor Company and a select group of social media
activists in the meetings industry 30-minute press briefing opportunity to traditional press during conference
• Recognition as Social Media sponsor at event tweet-up including eventspecific signage
• Opportunity to deliver room drops to top 5 social media activists
• Name inclusion in all communication going out to social media experts
• Opportunity to sponsor the WEC gaming platform (available on WEC app)
• Opportunity to provide hosted geo-location gaming giveaway
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage – due date June 3
• Logo recognition and/or listing in conference publication(s) – due date June 15
• Listing on the event web site
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Guest Amenity
The Hub
$40,000
In The Hub, attendees will find resources to expand their knowledge, strengthen
their careers and transform their events. Here, attendees can identify job opportunities, enhance their résumés and discover how tools developed by the MPI
Foundation through its partners can change the way they do business and lead to
future success. A series of curated discussions with MPI’s researchers, partners,
staff and experts will prepare delegates for the road ahead. Approx. 10 campfires sessions (consisting of approx. 10 – 15 attendees each) will take place in
The Hub. These sessions offer individualized education in the areas of future of
meetings, event strategy, corporate social responsibility and more.
Benefits Include:
• Opportunity to distribute marketing materials in The Hub
• Complimentary one-year membership with Career Connections, which
allows you to post jobs through MPIweb.org
• Opportunity to host a campfire knowledge session in The Hub
• Recognition on all pre-session slides
• Appropriate signage surrounding The Hub
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage – due date June 3
• Logo recognition and/or listing in conference publication(s) –
due date June 15
• Listing in post-conference article in One+ magazine
• Opportunity to data collect through marketing platform agreed upon
by MPI and Sponsor
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Guest Amenity
Lounge Area
$15,000
Give maximum exposure to your brand by purchasing a lounge area at America’s
Center in St. Louis. From past WEC research, attendees desire places to relax and
meet with others between sessions. Sponsors of this area will be able to bring
pop up signs and display marketing materials on coffee tables in their lounge
area throughout the entire conference.
Benefits Include:
• Opportunity to have company representative in area
• Opportunity to theme area (subject to MPI approval)
• Listing on the event website
• Listing in post-conference article in One+ magazine
WEC 2013 RFP
Lounge
$10,000
Take this opportunity to customize your own space within the conference
to mix and mingle with WEC 2013 planners at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas,
Nevada
Benefits Include:
• Opportunity to decorate lounge area (additional costs may apply and
subject to MPI approval
• Opportunity to provide F&B (additional costs may apply)
• Opportunity to provide entertainment (subject to MPI approval and
additional costs may apply)
• Lounge open to all planner attendees
• One (1) 22x28 sign at location of lounge
• Lounge hours must not compete with Hosted Buyer Lounge hours
and must be approved by both parties
• Location and exact time TBD by both parties
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Guest Amenity
WEC 2013 CSR
Project Sponsorship –
Helping Hands
$45,000
Every year 1 out of 2,000 children in the United States is born with an upper limb anomaly. During childhood, many more lose hands and arms to accidents or
disease. Helping Hands Foundation is an amazing organization that provides much needed support for these children and their families. During this unique,
90-minute General Session (without concurrent sessions) participants will make prosthetic hands, write notes to recipients and individualized fabric bags that
will then be sent all over the country to help people in need. Watch as participants transform the lives of others and align yourself with this life-changing event.
As the exclusive sponsor of this amazing CSR project you will not only provide helping hands to hundreds of children, but will gain a level of brand exposure
not to be found anywhere else!
Benefits Include:
• Opportunity to have a representative introduce the session
• Opportunity to show a 30 second video during event (provided by client)
• Appropriate signage surrounding the event
• Company logo on event z-card (Deadline May 24,2013)
• Company logo on event website
• Inclusion in the all-partner listing in the on-site daily newsletter
• Inclusion in all-partner signage on site
• Inclusion in CSR post event report
• Inclusion in the post event article in One+ magazine
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Guest Amenity
Puppy Cuddling
$10,000
Local Dog Societies raise and train assistance dogs for people who are facing the
daily challenges of life with a physical disability or who are deaf or hard of hearing.
These highly skilled dogs allow their clients to experience a greater level of independence and an enhanced quality of life. Puppy cuddling is a valuable socialization
tool and key in training young dogs to explore the world and get acquainted with
new surroundings and people. In efforts to contribute to this training, a designated
area at WEC will be set up for puppy cuddling sessions. MPIM will team up with a local Dog Society to bring several dogs that attendees can spend time cuddling with,
petting or just stare at and smile.
Benefits Include:
• $5,000 donation to local Dog Society to help cover their expenses
• Ability to brand puppy cuddling area
• Ability to play video on plasma in between Local Dog Society videos (video to
be approved by MPI)
• Opportunity to display marketing material next to Puppy Cuddling area &
Dog Society table
• Recognition in post-conference article in One+ magazine
• Inclusion on all-sponsor signage onsite
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor listing in the onsite conference daily newspaper
• Company name and detailed contact information included in the conference
sponsor web page of MPIWeb.org
Charging Stations
$10,000
Provide a service to WEC attendees that they need most, Power Stations to
recharge their phones, tablets and computers. This is the perfect opportunity
to connect with WEC attendees as they wait. Help them unwind with a short
pampering session or just let them kick up their feet. The opportunity is yours
to create.
Benefits Include:
• Branding on Charging Station including a wrap and clings (artwork to
be provided by Sponsor)
• Opportunity to show a looping video on Charging Station monitor
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage in the registration area
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor listing in the onsite conference daily newsletter
• Listing on event website
• Listing in the post-conference article in One+ magazine
• MPI shall provide sufficient and adequate space for the assembly of all
Charging Stations, at mutually determined locations by both parties.
• *Locations of charging stations to be determined at a later date.
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Educational Sponsorships
Flash Point
Idea Assembly
$30,000
2 Sessions
Flash Point is a diverse platform of 15-minute presentations, with
speakers seeking to impart their insight on attendees, leaving them
ready to change the world and the industry. Flash Point continues
to resonate very favorably at WEC, bringing in 450+ attendees each
year. Aligning your brand with these dynamic and popular education sessions will catapult your company’s name as leader in cutting
edge education. Due to the success of Flash Point, MPI will have two
General Flash Point Sessions at WEC 2013 without concurrent sessions taking place.
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• Opportunity to provide a gift to attendees (see MPI for
guidelines, additional fees apply)
• Looping video to be played as attendees enter the room,
along with other Flash Point Sponsors
• Post-conference list of Flash Point attendees (attendees
have to opt in)
• Opportunity to provide marketing collateral to all attendees
• Appropriate signage throughout area, along with other
Flash Point Sponsors
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage at registration
• Listing on the event website
• Listing in post-con article in One+ Magazine
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Educational Sponsorships
Educational Packages
$20,000
Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with meeting and business event
professionals who are eager to learn and gain valuable information about the
selected knowledge areas. The sponsor will be recognized at least 4 sessions
within a particular knowledge area topic and will have repeated exposure to the
attendees throughout the conference.
Benefits Include:
• Table to display marketing materials in each session
• Appropriate signage displayed at entrance of session
• Opportunity to distribute gift to attendees (gift must be submitted to MPI
no later than one month prior to event for approval)
• One time use of session attendee mailing list to be managed by a 3rd
party mail house (list contains attendees that have opted in)
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage in the registration area
• Logo recognition and/or listing in the conference publications
• Listing on event website
• Listing in the post-conference article in One+ magazine
• Opportunity to use “WEC 2013 Sponsor” logo on marketing materials
Knowledge Area Topics:
• Technology to enhance the meeting experience
• Professional Development
• Meeting Design
• Behind the Scenes (Production, CSR and F&B) Specialty Education Packs
(Women in Business, Creative/Innovative thinking/Entrepreneurship, etc.)
* Benefit subject to availability by May 3
* CEU credits will be available for select education tracks
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WEC For Me
$15,000
Don’t just attend WEC, Explore it! An important aspect of WEC 2013 is to enhance
communication with attendees and provide adequate resources to help them understand the benefits of attending and why they NEED to be in Las Vegas. If you’re
looking to align your brand with innovative, creative education resources, this
is the sponsorship for you. MPI wants to partner with you and make your brand
synonymous with the re-imagined experience attendees will have in Las Vegas.
Once at WEC, attendees will have the opportunity to attend an informational session and tour the highlighted and redesigned elements of WEC. Attendees can
explore new areas like the HIVE, MPI Café, etc.
Onsite Session Benefits:
• Opportunity for representatives to attend the Saturday
Informational Session
• Opportunity to provide a gift to all attendees (subject to MPI
approval and additional costs apply)
• Opportunity to provide marketing collateral
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage – due date TBD
• Listing on the event web site
• Logo recognition and/or listing in conference publication(s) –
due date TBD
• Listing in post-conference article in One+ Magazine
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Core Skills Workshop
$17,000
Align yourself with this must-attend session for those new to our industry or
those looking for a refresher on some of the basics! Join George Washington
University (GWU) Faculty member Kassia Dellabough for a day and a half packed
with great information and facilitated group work. In this workshop, attendees
will learn about menu planning, audio visual planning, space planning and room
sets, content/program planning, site visits, contract negotiation, budgeting and
more! Expected attendance is around fifty. Attendees must pay to participate and
registration is required. If an in-kind sponsors is acquired, they will receive
recognition. Friday, July 19, 2013 / 1:00 PM– 5:00 PM and Saturday, July 20,
2013 / 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Learner Outcomes:
• Successfully plan and manage the basic pieces of an event.
• Contract future meetings and events with more confidence and negotiate
to get what you need.
• Create an agenda and work with speakers and facilitators to enhance
attendee experience onsite.
Benefits Include:
• Table to display marketing materials in each session
• Three (3) minute welcome and introduction of speaker
• Appropriate signage displayed at entrance of workshop
• Opportunity to distribute gift to attendees (gift must be submitted to MPI
no later than one month prior to event for approval)
• One time use of session attendee mailing list to be managed by a 3rd
party mail house (list contains attendees that have opted in)
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage in the registration area –
due date June 3
• Logo recognition and/or listing in the conference publications –
due date June 15
• Listing on event website
• Listing in the post-conference article in One+ magazine
• Opportunity to use “WEC 2013 Sponsor” logo on marketing materials
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Opening General
Session Keynote
Speaker
$45,000
This event serves as the official conference kick-off and features a prominent speaker with state of the art technology and design. The sponsor of
this event will have an outstanding opportunity to showcase its brand!
Benefits Include:
• Logo placement on General Session entrance units
• 5 VIP reserved seats at General Session(s)
• Logo recognition on General Session(s) walk-in slides
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage
• Logo recognition and listing in conference publications
• Logo recognition with hyperlink on event sponsor website
• Listing in the post-conference article in One+ magazine
Closing General
Session Keynote
Speaker
$45,000
This event features a prominent speaker with state of the art technology and
design. The sponsor of this event will have the attention of thousands of
attendees.
Benefits Include:
• Logo placement on General Session entrance units
• 5 VIP reserved seats at General Session(s)
• Logo recognition on general session(s) walk-in slides
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage
• Logo recognition and listing in conference publications
• Logo recognition with hyperlink on event sponsor website
• Listing in the post-conference article in One+ magazine
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MPI Meeting Madness
$10,000
The WEC 2012 Meeting Madness Contest was such a huge hit that it’s coming back for WEC 2013. Be the exclusive sponsor of MPI Meeting Madness, including the contest and
all winning education sessions at WEC 2013, a total of four (4). Each chapter with a winning submission will receive a $500 education scholarship in your name (included in the
cost of sponsorship), and each planner’s vote will be entered into a drawing for one of three prizes.*
*Prizes will be valued at $1,000, $700 and $300 and will be supplied by the sponsor (not included in the cost of sponsorship). Prizes can be secured by the sponsor through in-kind sponsorships (subject to MPI approval).
About the Contest: To enter, Chapters submit their best education session from the past year. MPI members are prompted, via email, to log on to the WEC website to vote for
their favorite sessions. The conclusion of the contest will yield the highest ranked sessions, and the winners will be featured in the WEC 2013 education session line-up. The
challenge is available to all 71 MPI Chapters.
Contest Related Benefits:
• Recognition in MPI Access as sponsor of the program in MPI Meeting
Madness announcement to members
• Logo recognition on all voting/bracket pages of the MPI Meeting Madness
contest on mpiweb.org
• Logo recognition on weekly email for duration of contest prompting
members to vote for their favorite education session
• Banner ad on confirmation page shown after participants vote
Session Related Benefits (4 sessions)
• Looping video or logo on screen while attendees enter session rooms
• Logo placement on first and last slide of session
• Informational table to display marketing materials
• Appropriate signage displayed at entrance
• Opportunity to distribute gift to attendees (gift must be submitted to MPI no later
than one month prior to event for approval)
• Contact information of attendees for follow-up from each session (name and address only of those who opt in, no emails or phone numbers)
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage
• Logo recognition and/or listing in the conference publications
• Logo recognition with hyperlink on event website
• Listing in the post-conference article in One+ Magazine
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor listing in the onsite conference daily newspaper
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RISE Awards
All-Attendee
Luncheon
$45,000
This annual awards program is a one hour presentation that will be held during MPI’s all-attendee lunch, which will feature a plated lunch for all WEC attendees. Up to seven awards
are given away to recognize achievements by individuals, communities and organizations.
This calls for an elevated and unique atmosphere. As a co-sponsor of this lunch, you will have
3 minutes at the beginning of the lunch/award program to take the stage. Sponsor will be able
to attend and receive specific sponsor recognition signage at the awards ceremony.
Benefits Include:
All Benefits listed are as a Co-Sponsor
• The undivided attention of all WEC attendees for 3 minutes during stage time. Content
and timing to be discussed with MPI and production company prior to WEC.
• Opportunity to provide a gift to attendees (subject to MPI approval and additional
costs apply)
• Video from the RISE awards to play on digital signage throughout the conference with
the sponsor logo
• Logo in awards program with 100 word description or message (deadline June 10)
• Logo on screen before awards presentation begins
• Appropriate signage surrounding event
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage at registration
• Listing on the event web site
• Listing in post-con article in One+ magazine
• Logo recognition and/or listing in conference publication(s)
• Recognition as sponsor in announcement of recipients in press release
• Opportunity to send representatives to greet attendees as they arrive
• Opportunity to place a video in the Awards section of the MPI website that details why
your company supports the RISE Awards
• Logo recognition in One+ ads promoting the RISE Awards at WEC (deadline June 14)
• Recognition as sponsor in profiles of recipients published in One+ (Schedule: TBD)
• Reserved seating at presentation with VIP’s
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MPI Foundation Fundraiser
Players Golf
Tournament:
Ryder Cup Style
(East vs. West)
Saturday, July 20, 2013
7:00am – 2:00pm; 8:00am Tee Time
Rio Secco Golf Club
Make your connections on the green at the MPI Foundation Players Golf Tournament. Join the tournament battle
as Team EAST plays to defend its title against Team West.
Held at the beautiful Rio Secco Golf Club in Las Vegas, the
course is set at the foothills of the Black Mountain Range,
and is the home of Butch Harmon, recognized as one of
the ‘Best Golf Instructor in the World.’
You’ll receive a VIP experience that includes club pickup and drop-off from hotel, food and beverages at the
clubhouse.
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Players Golf
Tournament:
Ryder Cup Style
(East vs. West) Continued
Tournament & Reception Sponsor
$20,000
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Prominent placement of company logo on signage throughout Tournament
Optional display table for promotional material at event
Opportunity to have two people at registration to hand out promotional
material
Opportunity to speak at awards ceremony/lunch
Recognition on the WEC events website
Sponsor logo included on signage throughout the Tournament
Complimentary mailing list of conference attendee planners and suppliers
Two (2) foursomes in the tournament
Ten (10) complimentary tickets to attend the MPI Foundation Rendezvous
Players reception exclusive sponsorship (Friday, July 19th)
Breakfast Sponsor
$3,500
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Opportunity to network with golfers during breakfast and at the driving range at least one (1) hour prior to shotgun start
Opportunity to have a display table at breakfast
One (1) foursome in the tournament
Prominent placement of company logo on signage throughout breakfast
Recognition on the WEC events website
Two (2) complimentary tickets to attend the MPI Foundation Rendezvous
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Players Golf
Tournament:
Ryder Cup Style
(East vs. West) Continued
Beverage Cart Sponsor
$2,500
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One (1) foursome in the Tournament
Recognition on the WEC events website
Sponsor logo included on signage throughout the Tournament
Two (2) complimentary tickets to attend the MPI Foundation Rendezvous
Lunch Sponsor
$3,500
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Opportunity to speak at luncheon
Opportunity to have a display table at luncheon
One (1) foursome in the Tournament
Prominent placement of company logo on signage throughout lunch
Recognition on the WEC events website
Sponsor logo included on signage throughout the Tournament
Complimentary mailing list of conference attendee planners and suppliers
Two (2) complimentary tickets to attend the MPI Foundation Rendezvous
Chilled Aromatherapy Towel Cart Sponsor
$2,500
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One (1) foursome in the tournament
Recognition on the WEC events website
Sponsor logo included on signage throughout the Tournament
Two (2) complimentary tickets to attend the MPI Foundation Rendezvous
Hole Sponsor
$1,500 ($2,000 with foursome)
Note: If alcohol is served as part of sponsor activation, an additional fee of
$250 will apply.
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Company name/logo signage at hole
Recognition on the WEC events website
Sponsor logo included on signage throughout the Tournament
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Players Golf
Tournament:
Ryder Cup Style
(East vs. West) Continued
Practice Putting Green Sponsor
$500
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Recognition on the WEC events website
Sponsor logo included on signage throughout the Tournament
Mulligan Sponsor
$500
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Tent Card with Name and/or Logo at Registration
Recognition on the WEC events website
Contest Hole Sponsor
$2,000
Sponsor must provide prize package for winner of contest (Prize must be approved
by MPI Foundation prior to the Tournament). Note: If alcohol is served as part of
sponsor activation, an additional fee may apply.
Sponsor one of the following tournament contests:
• Closest to the Pin – Women
• Closest to the Pin – Men
• Longest Putt – Women and Men
• Longest Drive – Women
• Longest Drive – Men
Benefits:
• Opportunity to present prize to winner at awards ceremony/lunch
• Company name/logo signage at hole
• Listing on Tournament pairings sheet as a hole sponsor
• Recognition on the WEC events web page
• Sponsor logo included on signage throughout the Tournament
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Super
Saver
Package
$7,500 ($8,400 value)
Benefits Include:
• Sponsor of one hole with one foursome at the Players Golf
Tournament ($2,000 value)
• Table for Ten (10) players at The Big Deal ™ World Series
of Poker®
Tournament networking event ($5,000 value)
• Ten (10) complimentary tickets to attend the MPI Foundation
Rendezvous networking event ($1,400 value)
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The Big Deal
Sunday, July 21, 2013
7:30pm – 8:30pm Player’s Reception
8:30pm – 12:30am Tournament
Caesars Palace
The Big Deal™ is a thrilling night of high rolling networking, gaming,
celebrities and giveaways. Planners get in free as spectators to this event
exclusively for conference attendees. There’s no limit to how much visibility your brand will receive. With the support of our partners, Caesars
Entertainment, Hilton Worldwide and Encore Productions, one lucky player
will win a seat at the 2014 World Series of Poker® Main Event.
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The Big Deal Continued
World Series of Poker® (WSOP)
Tournament Table Sponsor 20 Tables Available
$5,000
Tournament Play Registration is only available through an invitation from a
Tournament Table Sponsor. Don’t miss this one of a kind opportunity to give
your clients an experience to remember!
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Ten (10) complimentary tickets to attend the MPI Foundation
Rendezvous
Signage at your table
Signage recognition at the event and conference
Logo recognition on the WEC event website
Complimentary mailing list of WEC conference attendees
Recognition on the WEC events website
Fun Play Table Sponsor 18 Tables Available
$3,500
Tables: Blackjack, Craps, and Poker
Stand out in the crowd while providing guests an opportunity to enjoy some fun play!
Brand Activation Option: Provide a great prize to be won by an unsuspecting guest!
During the course of the evening, your table will be featured on camera while you
award the prize.
• Signage at your table
• Signage recognition at the event and conference
• Five (5) non-player tickets to The Big Deal
• Recognition on the WEC event website
• Five (5) complimentary tickets to attend the MPI Foundation Rendezvous
• Complimentary mailing list of WEC conference attendees
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Monday, July 22, 2013
9:00pm – 12:30am
Voodoo Lounge, Rio Hotel & Casino
The biggest networking party at WEC 2013! Take part in this year’s most
enchanting networking event and provide your clients with a spellbinding VIP
experience! The music is live and the dancing is non-stop. Rendezvous has
become a ritual event at WEC!
VIP Area Sponsor - 1st Tier
$50,000
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Opportunity for unique sponsor brand activation (You own the floor!)
Signage recognition at the event and conference
Logo recognition on the WEC event website
Complimentary mailing list of conference attendee planners and
suppliers
Twenty (20) tickets to Rendezvous (Value: $2,800)
Ten (10) supplier event tickets to The Big Deal (Value: $950)
VIP Area Sponsor - 2nd Tier
$25,000
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Opportunity for unique sponsor brand activation (You own the floor!)
Signage recognition at the event and conference
Logo recognition on the WEC event website
Complimentary mailing list of conference attendee planners and suppliers
Ten (10) tickets to Rendezvous (Value: $1,400)
Five (5) Supplier Event tickets to The Big Deal (Value: $475)
VIP Area Sponsor - 3rd Tier
$15,000
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Opportunity for unique sponsor brand activation (You own the floor!)
Signage recognition at the event and conference
Logo recognition on the WEC event website
Complimentary mailing list of conference attendee planners and suppliers.
Five (5) tickets to Rendezvous (Value: $700)
Two (2) Supplier Event tickets to The Big Deal (Value: $190)
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Sunday, July 21: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Monday, July 22: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday, July 23: 8:00am – 3:00pm
This is your chance to let your brand shine before your target market by donating a
fabulous item or experience package. You’ll be contributing to a great cause while
generating exposure for your company online, in print and through signage and
digital tickers – for a fraction of the cost of most sponsorship opportunities.
Major Contributing Sponsor
Contribute items or experience packages with a minimum total value of $10,000.
Benefits:
• Opportunity to be recognized as ‘Item of the Week’ on the MPI website
• Daily run on the ticker throughout WEC to showcase the Silent Auction
Feature Item (pending availability at venue)
• Full color picture of donation along with description of package
• Recognition on the official Silent Auction web page
• Recognition on the MPI Foundation website
• Recognition on signage throughout WEC
Special Donor
Contribute an item or experience package with a minimum value of $500.
Benefits:
• Opportunity to be recognized as ‘Item of the Week’ on the MPI website
• Daily run on the ticker throughout WEC to showcase the Silent Auction
Feature Item (pending availability at venue)
• Full color picture of donation along with description of package
Donor submission form required.
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MPI Foundation
Chairman’s Reception
TBD
Sunday, July 21, 2013
$10,000
If you are looking for an opportunity to rub elbows with many of the industry’s most
influential individuals, The MPI Foundation Chairman’s Reception is your opportunity
to do so. This event is hosted annually for the MPI Foundation Global Board of Trustees and Regional Councils to recognize their successful efforts of the past year. MPI’s
International Board of Directors are also invited to this prestigious yet intimate event
which usually has 60-75 of the industry’s movers and shakers in attendance. We will
work together with our sponsor to make this event a real showcase for you. You will
be able to welcome them to the event and spend time chatting over hors d’oeuvres
and make key connections with this very important group.
Benefits:
• Welcome remarks at the event
• Attendance for you and three guests
• Signage recognition at the reception
• Recognition on invitations
• WEC conference attendee List
• One (1) foursome in the Players Golf Tournament
• Four (4) complimentary guest passes to attend MPI Foundation Rendezvous
• Two (2) non-player tickets to The Big Deal™
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Showcase
Luncheon
(5 Spark Areas available $15,000 each)
Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in WEC’s Showcase Networking
Luncheon on Sunday, July 21st! We are expecting total attendee participation
since there are no other conflicting events. The space will be heavily decorated
to promote the spark and energy that is prominent throughout this year’s theme.
There will be 5 “areas of spark” within the luncheon and each sponsor will host
their individual lunch courses within their “area of spark”. This will give you an
opportunity to not only interact, but let attendees experience your brand as they
network and move from one sponsored space to another.
Benefits include:
• Opportunity for sponsor to showcase their brand within their “spark”
area allowing interaction and networking opportunities with conference
attendees.
• Recognition by moderator at luncheon
• Opportunity for sponsor to theme their area to create enthusiasm for
their brand, products and/or services (theme and concept must be approved by MPI).
• Capability to create a fun environment within their spark area by working
with MGM Events for complimentary décor (limited), and/or providing
their own additional décor, signage, entertainment, cele
• brities, characters, or photo opportunities with attendees (all concepts
must be approved by MPI.)
• Appropriate signage in sponsored area
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage
• Listing on the event website
• Logo recognition and/or listing in conference publication(s)
• Listing in post-conference article in One+ magazine
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Food & Beverage
CMP/CMM
Breakfast
$15,000
This audience is typically comprised of 75% CMPs and 25% CMMs with
95% of the attendees being meeting planners (100-120 people). Sponsor
will have the opportunity to attend the breakfast and say a few words and
showcase services through a brief slideshow/video. Sponsor logo will be
included in the e-mail that goes out to members inviting them to the event.
Benefits Include:
• Opportunity to send representatives to greet and congratulate
members as they arrive
• Opportunity to provide a gift to attendees at their seats (subject to
MPI approval and additional costs apply)
• Opportunity to showcase Sponsor through short presentation prior
to start of program (2 - 3 minutes)
• Appropriate signage surrounding event
• Logo inclusion on invitation email sent out
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage
• Listing on the event website
• Logo recognition and/or listing in conference publication(s)
• Listing in post-conference article in One+ magazine
• Company recognition anywhere CMP/CMM Breakfast is mentioned
MPI Past Presidents
and Chairs Breakfast
$3,000
Showcase your brand to approximately 20 people of which make up MPI’s Past
Presidents, Chairs and MPI Executive Committee. This is a private upgraded
breakfast buffet with décor, linens and centerpieces on each table. MPI will
contact the invitees, coordinate the RSVPs, and make all menu and beverage
selections.
Benefits Include:
• Opportunity for three (3) representatives to attend breakfast and
network with VIP guests
• Opportunity to make brief remarks at breakfast
• Opportunity to provide a gift to attendees at breakfast (see MPI for
guidelines)
• Logo recognition on invitations to attendees
• Appropriate signage surrounding event
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage at registration
• Listing on the event website
• Listing in post-conference article in One+ magazine
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Food & Beverage
Morning Refreshment
Break Bundle
$16,000 (3 days, can be sold individually)
Sponsor has the opportunity to brand its company to conference attendees
as they relax between education sessions. Each break is approximately 30
minutes long and will take place mid-morning during each day of conference. Breaks will be placed in multiple locations, which gives the sponsor
even greater exposure. Each break comes with an assortment of morning
snacks and beverages sure to entice attendees’ appetites. The Morning
breaks can be bought as a bundle for three days or individually.
Benefits Include:
• Exclusive sponsor of Morning Refreshment Breaks for entire
conference
• Opportunity to have company representative greet attendees at
each station
• Opportunity to theme station (subject to MPI approval)
• Opportunity to distribute a gift or take-away item (Subject to MPI
approval and additional costs apply)
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage at registration
• Logo placement and/or listing in conference publication(s)
• Listing on the event website
• Listing in post-conference article in One+ magazine
• Appropriate signage at each station
Afternoon Refreshment
Break Bundle
$24,000 (3 days, can be sold individually)
Sponsor has the opportunity to brand its company to conference attendees as they
relax between education sessions. The afternoon break is approximately 30 minutes
long and will be placed in multiple locations which gives the sponsor even greater
exposure. The afternoon refreshment break includes an assortment of much-needed
afternoon snacks to keep attendees going. The Afternoon breaks can be bought as a
bundle for three days or individually.
Benefits Include:
• Opportunity to have company representative greet attendees at each station
• Opportunity to theme station (subject to MPI approval)
• Appropriate signage at each station
• Opportunity to distribute a gift or take-away item (Subject to MPI approval
and additional costs apply)
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage at registration
• Logo placement and/or listing in conference publication(s)
• Listing on the event website
• Listing in post-conference article in One+ magazine
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Advertising
One+ OnSite
Show Daily
Distributed each morning to attendee’s guest rooms and onsite at the convention center, this four-color,
tabloid sized publication features reporting of the events and happenings taking place each day at WEC. It
provides a preview of the professional development, networking and educational opportunities of the day
ahead, a review of the previous day’s experiences and innovations, local navigation guides and industry
news vital to attendees.
Your advertisement offers:
• Repeat visibility with three editions
per conference. (Sunday, Monday &
Tuesday)
• Direct access each morning to key
decision makers in the meetings
industry.
• Opportunity to integrate your brand
with traffic-driving messaging or a
chance to highlight your company’s
conference sponsorship.
Publication date for WEC:
July 20-23, 2013
Ad reservation due: June 15, 2013
Ad materials due: June 30, 2013
Location
Gross
NetRun
PREMIUM POSITIONS
Back Cover
3 Days
SOLD
$12,123
3 Days SOLD
$11,022
3 Days
$11,670
$9,920
3 Days
RESERVED
$11,418
$9,746
3 Days
SOLD
$16,856 $14,328
Inside Front Cover
$14,262
Inside Back Cover
$12,968
Full-Page Facing Schedule-at-a-Glance
Full Page Facing
Conference Photo Page (Mon & Tues only, ROP on Sunday)
STANDARD POSITIONS
$10,873
$8,818
3 Days
½ Page Horizontal
Full Page
$7,132
$6,063
3 Days
¼ Page
$3,586
$3,049
3 Days
Belly Band
$7,780
$6,613
Per day
Insert (8pgs)
$11,765
$10,000
Per day
Insert (4pgs)
$5,882
$5,000
Per day
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Advertising
The WEC Z-Card
Conference Guide
As the primary tool for attendees to navigate the education, networking and
business offerings of the conference, the WEC Z-Card is referred to by attendee’s
multiple times daily throughout the event.
Publication date for WEC: July 20-23, 2013
Ad reservation due: May 17, 2013
Ad materials due: May 24, 2013
Folder Positions
Gross
Net
Back Cover $8,182 $6,955
Inside Top $8,182 $6,955
Inside Gate-1/2 page $8,182 $6,955
SOLD
Inside Gate-Full page $10,000 $8,500 SOLD
Card Pocket $10,000 $8,500 Bundled Positions
Belly Band $8,824 $7,500
Hosted Buyer Locations
Bundled Positions
Belly Band/Inside Top $15,300 $13,000
Belly Band/Inside Top/
Card Pocket $23,500 $20,000
RESERVED
“Z” Card Positions
Gross Net
Full page per card $4,721 $4,013
½ Page Vertical per card $3,145 $2,675
Back Cover per Card $6,471 $5,500 SOLD
Venue Map (all positions) $10,000 $8,500
Three Days Back Cover $17,500 $15,000
Disclaimer: Rates subject to change.
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Advertising
Digital Advertising
Conference Web Page
The WEC Web site is highly trafficked by the meetings and events community and generates valuable exposure for our sponsor with this important
audience. In fact, last year alone, the site’s ads
experienced 244,463 impressions between May
2012 and July 2012. The Web site will be utilized
by more than 3,000 expected attendees to schedule their classes, make Hosted Buyer appointments, get updates about the event, and connect
with their fellow conference participants.
Conference Web Page Banners
Ten (10) advertisers maximum will rotate among
each banner position. Estimate 10,000 impressions per banner.
NEW!
The Pulse: WEC Edition Live
Location
Gross
Net
Run
Top Banner
$4,118 $3,500 2 Days
Side Banner #1 or #2 $3,000 $2,550 2 Days Side Banner #3
$1,765 $1,500 2 Days
SOLD
RESERVED
SOLD
The Pulse: WEC Edition Ads
Top Banner: 728w x 90h (pixels)
Side Banners #1 - #3: 180w x 90h (pixels)
No Flash banners or thrid-party tags
Pricing
Top Banner
Gross: $2,941/month Net: $2,500/month
Specifications details:
Top banner: 728w x 90h (pixels).
File size: 25K max
Format: 72 dpi/.gif, .jpg,
Publication date for WEC: July 20-23, 2013
Ad reservation due: June 15, 2013
Ad materials due: June 30, 2013
No Flash (.swf), or Third-Party Tags
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Contact Information
2013
World Education Congress
July 20–23 • Mandalay Bay • Las Vegas
Junior Tauvaa
Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Email:jtuavaa@mpiweb.org
Phone: 972.702.3097
About MPI
Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the meeting
Andrew Rae
Senior Director of Sales
Email: arae@mpiweb.org
Phone: 972.702.3042
and event industry’s largest and most vibrant global
community, helps our members thrive by providing
Strategic Account Managers
human connections to knowledge and ideas, relation-
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
ships, and marketplaces. MPI membership is comprised
of more than 21,000 members 80 countries worldwide.
For additional information, visit mpiweb.org.
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
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
Heighten your reach with both
advertising and sponsorship
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Business Solutions program.
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 Sales and Client Services
Email: mbowles@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.972.406.6514
Audra Marcum
Manager of Sales and Client Services
Email: amarcum@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.972.702.3058
Roben Brannon
Manager of Sales and Client Services
Email: rbrannon@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.972.406.3043
Carolyn Nyquist
Marketing of Advertising Strategy
and Services
Email: cnyquist@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.972.702.3002
www.mpimarketsmart.com
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