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In today’s business world, you need relationships, and that
means you need direct and unscripted contact with your
potential customers. Which is exactly what this year’s World
Education Congress delivers.
Leave your trade show booths at home – you won’t need
them here. Instead, this year, get to know your key customers
through valuable face-to-face connections at one-on-one appointments in our Hosted Buyer program, networking events,
knowledge sessions, and even over meals. Whether you
participate in MarketSquare, or sponsor our innovative Flash
Point sessions or Insider’s Exchange, putting your brand up
front means you’re more than a business card — you’re a
business relationship.
Advertising...........................................3
Hosted Buyer Program......................8
Events................................................10
Guest Amenity..................................14
Education Sponsorships..................19
Food & Beverage...............................25
WEC Value Packages......................28
Contact Info.......................................30
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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 community events 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 23-26, 2011
Ad reservation due: 6/15/2011
Ad materials due: 6/30/2011
Location
Gross
Net
Run
$16,856
$14,327.60
3 Days SOLD
Inside Front Cover
$14,262
$12.122.70
3 Days SOLD
Inside Back Cover
$12,966
$11,021.10
3 Days
Full-Page Facing
Schedule-at-a-Glance
$11,670
$9,919.50
3 Days
$11,418
$9,745.80
3 Days
PREMIUM POSITIONS
Back Cover
Full Page Facing
Conference Photo
Page (Mon & Tues
only, ROP on Sunday)
STANDARD POSITIONS
Full Page
$10,873
$8,817.05
3 Days
½ Page Horizontal
$7,132
$6,062.20
3 Days
¼ Page
$3,586
$3,048.10
3 Days
Belly Band
$7,780
$6,613.00
Per day
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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 307,000 impressions between April 2010 and September 2010, trending
up 14 percent from WEC 2009. The Web site
will be utilized by more than 2,000 expected attendees to schedule their classes, make Hosted
Buyer appointments, get updates about the
event, and connect with their fellow conference
participants.
Pricing
Side Banner
Gross: $1,765/month
Conference Web Page Banners
Eight advertisers maximum will rotate among
each banner position. Estimate 10,000 impressions per banner.
Side Banner
Dimensions: 180w X 150h pixels
File Size: 50K max
Format: 72 dpi / .gif, .jpg, Flash (.swf), Third-Party Tags
Side Banner Expanded
Dimensions: 180w X 150h (image)
540x150 (expanded image)
File Size: 50K max
Format: 72 dpi / .gif, .jpg, Flash (.swf), Third-Party Tags
Side Banner Video
Net: $1,500/month
Expandable Side Banner, Video Side Banner
Gross:$2,941/month
Net: $2,500/month
Dimensions 320wx240h (video)
180x150 (image for video)
File size: Final encode size 5mbs (max)
Format: fl v,.mov,.mpeg4,.wmv
File Size: 50K max
Format: 72 dpi / .gif, .jpg, Flash (.swf), Third-Party Tags
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Digital Advertising Cont.
Conference Mobile Web Site
The WEC mobile site is at the attendees finger
tips through their mobile, handheld device. The
mobile site experienced more than 1,000 views
in its launch at WEC 2010 in Vancouver. The
mobile site will be utilized by more than 2,000
attendees to view the schedule of sessions,
speaker information, and all WEC events. With
mobile sites becoming the new trend, you’re
sure to maximize your exposure to WEC attendees through this advertising avenue.
Pricing
Homepage Catfish
Gross: $1,765/month Net: $1,500/month
Conference Mobile Web Site Ads
Homepage Catfish: Four (4) banner positions total
InLine Run of Site: Eight (8) banner positions total
Homepage Catfish
Dimensions: 320 x 50 pixels
Format: 72 dpi, GIF/PNG/JPEG No visible borders
File Size:75k maximum
InLine Run of Site
Dimensions: 320 x 50 pixels
Format: 72 dpi, GIF/PNG/JPEG No visible borders
File Size:75k maximum
InLine Run of Site Ads
Gross:$1,000/month
Net: $850/month
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Don’t miss your opportunity to
meet with the industry’s most savvy
planners who have a combined buying power of $16.9 billion USD.
If time is
money,
WEC’s
Hosted Buyer
Program is
priceless.
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Through the 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 of qualified planner buyers. You will
have 10 minutes with each planner to start your
connections. Appointments will take place over the
course of the conference in the designated hosted
buyer area. Supplier participants must be MPI
members. Planner must make 10 appointments
in order to receive comp registration, 4-night hotel
stay and airfare.
(8) 10-minute appointments = $2,800 (Includes
1 registration and 1 table)
(2) packages of 8 (16 appointments total) and
receive 5% off – TOTAL = $5,187 (Includes 2
registrations and 2 tables)
(3) packages of 8 (24 appointments total) and
receive 10% off – TOTAL = $7,641 (Includes 3
registrations and 3 tables)
(4) packages of 8 (32 appointments total) and
receive 15% off – TOTAL = $9,962 (Includes 4
registrations and 4 tables)
Benefits include:
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Opportunity to meet one-on-one with qualified planners for 10 minutes each
Includes Supplier Member registration fee
Opportunity to bring up to two (2) company representatives to each appointment
Maximize your presence by knowing in advance with whom you’ll be meeting, and walk away
with quantifiable new business opportunities
(5) packages of 8 (40 appointments total) and
receive 17% off – TOTAL = $12,159 (Includes 5
registrations and 5 tables)
(6) packages of 8 (48 appointments total) and
receive 20% off – TOTAL = $14,064 (Includes 6
registrations and 6 tables)
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Hosted
Buyer
Branding
Packages
Make a great first impression with
qualified buyers that are ready to book
business! Based on your feedback,
we have created three branding
packages that will help you stand out
from the crowd.
HB brand package #1 – $1,680
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2 tables, 3 chairs per table
8 rope and stanchion around your tables to separate your area
22 x 28 double sided sign – company to provide the graphics
(graphics due 30 days before show)
30 second video on the Hosted Buyer Time Clock Screen (video due
30 days before show); If supplier doesn’t have a video, then it will be this
amount of time with the supplier logo on the screen.
HB brand package #2 – $2,400
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4 tables, 3 chairs per table
11 rope and stanchion around your tables to separate your area
1 meter board double sided sign – company to provide the graphics
(graphics due 30 days before show)
60 second video on the Hosted Buyer Time Clock Screen (video due 30
days before show); If supplier doesn’t have a video, then it will be this
amount of time with the supplier logo on the screen.
HB brand package #3 – $4,800
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8 tables, 3 chairs per table
21 rope and stanchion around your tables to separate your area
2 meter board double sided sign – company to provide the graphics
(graphics due 30 days before show)
60 second video on the Hosted Buyer Time Clock Screen (video due 30
days before show); If supplier doesn’t have a video, then it will be this
amount of time with the supplier logo on the screen.
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MarketSquare
$4,200 - $4,800/Varies by design package
MPI’s MarketSquare is a fabulous resource where attendees and suppliers can meet,
greet, mix and mingle between WEC events. As a supplier, you’ll own the hottest real estate
around, a piece of the Orlando Convention Center throughout the entire conference. MarketSquare is ideally situated in the heart of all the action—directly across from the registration
area. Stand out from the crowd: Tell your story, make connections and generate leads. You’ll
gain exposure before thousands of attendees. 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 business-friendly for the brand-savvy. MPI will help you
determine the right package for the best ROI.
MarketSquare 8x10 $4,200
Option 1A - 1 bistro (hi boy) table; 2 stools and a counter
Option 1B- Two half-round white leather ottomans, one flat literature rack
MarketSquare Upgrade 8x10 $4,800
Upgrade Option 2 - Two (2) lounge chairs, one (1) lounge couch
Benefits Include:
• Opportunity for a company representative to present/manage the space
• Opportunity to interact one on one with attendees
• Opportunity to display marketing material in area
• Opportunity to provide gift to attendees (subject to MPI approval and
additional costs apply)
• Company name displayed at location
• 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
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Blitz!
Business’s Main Event
$8,000 - $15,000 based on size
Introducing The Blitz! WEC’s newest must-see, must-do experience. Leave the
laptops behind and prepare for a three-hour blast. Networking was never like
this! For suppliers, The Blitz! is the place to crank up the volume and engage
planners by creating the ultimate brand experience. Here in the land of WEC,
anything is possible, so go wild designing a hip and happening sensory assault.
Choose your theme, décor, food--if you can dream it, we’ll help you create it with
turn-key solutions that’ll blow attendees away.
Benefits Include:
• As an official MPI event, MPI will provide event promotion and directional
signage
• Opportunity to submit a 100 word description about your company’s area
• Descriptions will be listed on the WEC website
• Each supplier can determine their own theme décor, food and beverage
and entertainment options at an additional cost (subject to MPI approval)
• Incentive prize will be created to assure traffic at all your area
• Opportunity to share an area with current company partners
• One time use of WEC attendee mailing list to be managed by a 3rd party
mail house (list contains attendees that have opted in)
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1200 sq ft Networking Space $15,000
800 sq ft Networking Spaces $10,500
600 sq ft Networking Spaces $8,000
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Your MPI
$20,000
Your MPI is an orientation for new members and first-time attendees
where approximately 200-300 people will learn more about MPI, the
conference itself and ways in which they can become more engaged.
Attendance is typically made up of 60% planners and 40% suppliers.
The Sponsor will have the opportunity to showcase its brand at this
session. Your MPI will be held on Sunday, July 24, from 8:00am –
9:30am.
Benefits Include:
• Opportunity to contribute to the program development
• Opportunity for five (5) minutes of podium time or video presentation
(subject to MPI approval)
• Opportunity to provide themed centerpieces on tables, a gift to all
attendees, and/or marketing collateral (subject to MPI approval and
additional costs apply)
• Listing on the event website
• Company recognition anywhere Your MPI is mentioned
• Appropriate signage surrounding event
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage
• Logo recognition and/or listing in conference publication(s)
• Listing in post-conference article in One+ magazine
Canadian Reception
$10,000
This event caters to the Canadian members that attend MPI’s World Education Congress. Your brand presence to this group illustrates your company’s commitment and dedication to the increasing partner relations in
the Canadian market. The Canadian Reception will take place on Tuesday
evening from 5:00pm – 6:00pm.
Benefits Include:
• Opportunity to address attendees
• Appropriate signage surrounding event
• Company recognition anywhere the Canadian reception is mentioned
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage
• Logo recognition and/or listing in conference publication(s)
• Listing on the event website
• Listing in post-conference article in One+ magazine
• One time use of event attendee mailing list to be managed by a 3rd party mail house (list contains attendees that have opted in)
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Emerging Leaders
Reception
$10,000
The Emerging Leaders Group promotes collaboration between seasoned
professionals and the industry’s future leaders. As the exclusive partner of the
Emerging Leaders Reception you will make a statement about your company’s commitment to furthering the growth of those new to the industry. The
Emerging Leaders Reception will take place on Tuesday, July 26 from 5:00pm
– 6:00pm.
Benefits Include:
• Opportunity to address attendees
• Appropriate signage surrounding event
• Company recognition anywhere the Emerging Leaders Reception is
mentioned
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage
• Logo recognition and/or listing in conference publications
• Logo recognition with hyperlink on event website
• Listing in post-conference article in One+ Magazine
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor listing in the onsite conference daily newspaper
• One time use of event attendee mailing list to be managed by a 3rd party
mail house (list contains attendees that have opted in)
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Lounge Area
Rest Stop
$15,000
$5,000
Give maximum exposure to your brand by purchasing a lounge area in which
attendees will enjoy relaxing and meeting 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.
Own a piece of the convention center by providing attendees with a unique
rest area in which your brand will be associated throughout the entire
conference. You can provide a massage chair and masseuse to pamper
attendees or simply create a comfortable seating area for attendees to “get
away”. It can be as lavish or simple as you want.
Benefits Include:
• Opportunity to have company representative in area
• Opportunity to theme area (subject to MPI approval)
• 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
Benefits Include:
• Opportunity to have company representative in area
• Opportunity to theme area (subject to MPI approval)
• Opportunity to distribute a gift or take-away item to those that use your area (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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Career Center
$41,000
With today’s jobless market at an all-time high, people are in need of career
guidance now more than ever. You can put your company front and center
with MPI members as the leader in Personal Career Growth through the Career Center partnership at WEC 2011. The Career Center includes an onsite
Job Fair, Career Coaching, Access to the Career Connections job bank, and
a Private area for interviews. The Career Center is available for attendees
throughout WEC.
Benefits Include:
• Opportunity to distribute marketing materials in Career Center
• Complimentary participation in onsite Job Fair
• Complimentary one-year membership with Career Connections, which
allows you to post jobs through MPIweb.org
• Reception in Career Center (F&B provided by sponsor)
• Recognition on all pre-session slides
• Appropriate signage surrounding the Career Center
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage
• Logo recognition and/or listing in conference publication(s)
• Listing in post-conference article in One+ magazine
• Opportunity to data collect through marketing platform agreed upon by
MPI and Sponsor
Branding Bundle
Package
$30,000*
Includes: Room Drop (3 days), Bag Drop, Message Carpet. *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:
• Room Drop for all three (3) days of conference
• Opportunity to provide marketing piece/gift in registration bag for all
attendees (subject to MPI approval). For CSR (Corporate Social
Responsibility) reasons, attendees have the option to not receive a
registration bag.
• Logo inclusion on Message Carpet
• 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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Branded
Flash Drives
$22,000
In line with Corporate Social Responsibility and the amount of paper handouts
and reports that emanate from a conference such as the World Education
Congress, the sponsor has an opportunity to provide logo branded flash drives
for attendees to pick up and bring to a designated area to download appropriate
handouts and documents rather than supplying them in each session. Additional
white papers and documents could be available that are not tied to a particular
session, but that are pertinent to the industry and its education.
Benefits Include:
• Opportunity to have sponsor specific information available to download on
the drive
• Opportunity to designate sponsor as supplier of good corporate citizen in
“green” initiatives
• Opportunity to provide a gift to attendees at WEC (subject to MPI’s
approval)
• Recognition through logoed flash drives and signage
• Recognition in post-conference article in One+
• Inclusion on the all-sponsorship signage onsite
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor listing in the onsite conference daily newspaper
• Company name, detailed contact information and description included in
the conference sponsor web page
Hydration Stations
$13,000
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. MPI will have 10
hydration stations throughout the conference with creative signage.
Benefits Include:
• 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
• Custom tabletop tents at 10 Hydration Stations
• Inclusion in post-event CSR report
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WEC Live Online
$10,000
From July 22-29, MPIWeb.org is going to become a portal for all things WEC. As the
sponsor of this product, your brand will be front and center on this portal and will connect
directly with MPI members in attendance—and around the world—during this high traffic
time. Visitors to the website will have full access to the WEC conference including, but
not limited to, videos of general sessions, keynotes and Flashpoint talks, “on the street”
video interviews and experts, speakers and delegates, digital versions of each day’s One+
OnSite, live blogs, conference newsfeeds, session schedules, photo galleries, and WEC
specific social media feeds. This site will give complete conference access to those “on the
go” in Orlando as well as those who are unable to attend. WEC Live Online is tablet compatible so attendees are encouraged to bring their tablet devices to experience everything
that WEC Live Online has to offer.
Benefits Include:
• Four (4) positions on random catfish ad ($18k value)
• Recognition in post-conference article in One+
• Inclusion on the all-sponsorship signage onsite
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor listing in the onsite conference daily newspaper
• Sponsor will be mentioned in each day’s Conference Daily when WEC Live Online is
mentioned.
• Company name and detailed contact information included in the conference sponsor
web page of MPIWeb.org
The Ledge
$10,000
The Ledge overlooks the convention center foyer and is a focal point
of all passersby. It is ideal for showcasing products or unique entertainment throughout the day. As the sponsor, your brand is bound to
be talked about.
Benefits Include:
• Opportunity to have company representative in area
• Opportunity to theme area (subject to MPI approval)
• 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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Mobile Web
Site
$10,000
The WEC mobile site is at the attendees finger tips through their mobile, handheld device. The mobile site experienced more than 1,000 views in its launch
at WEC 2010 in Vancouver. The mobile site will be utilized by more than 2,500
attendees to view the schedule of sessions, speaker information, and all WEC
events. With mobile sites becoming the new trend, you’re sure to maximize
your exposure to WEC attendees through this unique sponsorship.
*Catfish and InLine Ads will be sold on the mobile site as well.
Benefits Include:
• Sponsored splash page at each opening of the WEC mobile site. Splash
page will be visible for 3-5 seconds and will allow for a direct link to com
pany’s website.
• First Catfish banner ad on WEC mobile home page, with link to sponsor
website
• Footer Ad on inner pages of WEC mobile site, with link to sponsor website
• Recognition in post-conference article in One+
• Inclusion on the all-sponsorship 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 gage of MPIWeb.org
Wireless Internet
$20,000
Help provide wireless internet to the attendees of WEC in Orlando.
Through your generous support, you will help alleviate the daily wireless
internet cost to the WEC attendees. This sponsorship will cover thousands of connections from Sunday through Tuesday.
Benefits Include:
• Re-direct splash page
• Signage throughout Convention Center promoting access to
wireless internet (i.e. tent cards on tables)
• Statement on each Z-Card of wireless internet access for days
available
• 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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Knowledge Areas
Insider Exchange
$3,200 (4 available)
Attendees can learn from you. Design and develop a workshop relevant to the
meeting and events industry and you will have the opportunity to soft sell your
product or service within the workshop. Session attendance is at the discretion
of each attendee, so keep in mind the more marketable your subject matter, the
more likely attendees will want to be present for your session. Attendees will
receive standard CEU credits.
Benefits Include:
• Opportunity to create your own educational platform (subject to MPI
approval)
• Opportunity to pass out marketing materials to all attendees
• One time use of Insider Exchange attendee mailing list to be managed by a 3rd party mail house (list contains attendees that have opted in)
• Standard session room with standard A/V package
• Listing in Conference publications of your workshop
$15,000 (8 areas)
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 as an exclusive sponsor the Knowledge Area and will have
repeated exposure to the attendees throughout the conference.
Benefits Include:
• 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)
• 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 2011Sponsor” logo on marketing
materials
• One time use of WEC pre-conferenec attendee mailing list to be managed by a 3rd party mail house (list contains attendees that have opted in)
Knowledge Area Topics
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Personal/Professional Development
Tech/Computer Lab
Language of Business
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Connections
Thought Leadership
The Next Step
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Flash Point
Idea Assembly
$58,000
Receive maximum exposure by aligning with the newest successful WEC initiative. Flash
Point provides a unique learning environment for attendees and consists of 10 speakers
who have 15 minutes to provide big ideas in rapid succession, leaving attendees inspired
and open to new ideas, thus increasing profitability and success. In addition to the great
content provided by speakers, Flash Point relies on a creative and unique environment.
With the flexibility to brand the Flash Point ballroom, create the stage that features the
speakers and create a relaxed, innovative atmosphere that encourages both education and
networking. Flash Point’s expected attendance is between 300 – 700 attendees and will
take place on Monday afternoon from 2:00pm – 5:00pm. Although the Flash Point sponsorship is exclusive, Keppler Speakers will be receiving recognition as a speaker co-sponsor.
Benefits Include:
• Opportunity to provide a gift to attendees (see MPI for guidelines, additional fees apply)
• Recognition in podium signage
• Looping video to be played as attendees enter the room
• Company recognition where FlashPoint is listed
• Post-conference list of Flash Point attendees (attendees have to opt in)
• Opportunity to provide marketing collateral to all attendees
• Appropriate signage throughout area
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor signage at registration
• Listing on the event website
• Listing in post-con article in One+ Magazine
• Company recognition anywhere Flash Point is mentioned
• Logo recognition and/or listing in conference publications
• Recognition during Podcasts of converstaions with Flashpoint Speakers
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Tuesday’s General
Session
$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.
Tuesday’s General Session will begin at 8:30am in the
Orange County Convention Center and end promptly at 10:00am.
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
SAP Session
$5,000
Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with meeting and business event professionals who are eager to learn and gain valuable information about technology and social
media relating to business meeting and events. Two continents. Seven satellite cities.
Sixteen thousand delegates. Thirty-five thousand online participants. Two TV studios. Six
hundred custom programs. Twelve hundred sessions. SAPPHIRE NOW merged traditional events, the Internet and broadcast and social media into one of the largest hybrid
events of the digital age. Discover how SAP executives harnessed the power of events to
transform their brand. In this session you will:
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Be among the first 75 people to view the latest research
Get inspiring ideas for your own meetings, events and trade shows
Interact with your peers, the author of the SAP case study and guest speakers
Experience a unique educational format with engaging methods and technologies. Award-winning author and meeting strategist Mary Boone designed and
facilitates this highly interactive, experiential session.
For a quick overview of SAPPHIRE NOW,view the following link. http://www.youtube.
com/watch?v=BtyCnBAXps4.
Benefits Include:
• Informational table to display marketing materials
• Appropriate signage displayed at entrance
• 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 2011Sponsor” logo on marketing materials
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Solution Room
$10,000
The Solution Room concept is one that allows WEC attendees the chance for
‘structured white space’. Throughout the conference, we’ll ask attendees for
feedback regarding which problems, challenges or questions they have pertaining to the different areas (currently in development) and then once in the Solution
Room, attendees will be able to decide, as a group, what they discuss and how.
We will provide the room, necessary equipment and facilitators but encourage
and empower attendees to take ownership in creating an atmosphere which will
help them achieve their desired results. This will allow for networking, making
new peer connections and the opportunity to spend a time slot sharing and feeding off of each other in a unique setting.
Benefits Include:
• Opportunity to play a video prior to the start of the session (subject to MPI approval)
• Opportunity to display marketing collateral on a designated table
• Recognition in post-conference article in One+
• Inclusion on the all-sponsorship 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 webpage
Topics Include:
• Senior Planners - Invitation Only
• Legal
• Technology
Offsite Insight
Sessions
$7,500
Show off your venue to WEC attendees. Design and develop a behind-thescenes tour of your facility and market your company directly to key decision
makers. Session attendance is at the discretion of the attendee, so keep in
mind the more marketable your subject matter, the more likely
attendees will attend your session. Attendees will receive standard CEU
credits. All sessions will be held on Tuesday, July 26 from 1:30pm - 4:30pm.
Benefits Include:
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Opportunity to create your own behind-the-scenes tour (subject to MPI approval)
Opportunity to pass out marketing materials to all attendees
One time use of session attendee mailing list to be managed by a 3rd party mail house (list contains attendees that have opted in)
Listing in Conference publications of your session
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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Daily Download
$15,000 for 3 Days
After a long day of education and networking, our attendees will take some
time to connect with their peers and share notes on the hottest sessions, topics
and speakers they experienced. They’ll meet each afternoon to review notes,
favorite quotes and key takeaways from their favorite sessions as well as those
sessions they weren’t able to attend. Attendees will be asked to cast their vote
for their favorite sessions that MPI will repeat the next day. You could provide
cutting-edge technology or just keep it simple and go ‘back to the basics’. Either
way, the daily download is on the schedule for Monday and Tuesday from
4:15pm – 5pm and on Sunday from 4:30 – 5:15pm. This room will be uniquely
set with lounge furniture, cocktail rounds and tallboys.
Benefits Include:
• Opportunity to decorate and/or theme space as desired (subject to MPI
approval)
• Opportunity to provide a take-away item (subject to MPI approval and additional fees apply)
• Opportunity to provide interactive element to space (subject to MPI approval)
• Appropriate signage surrounding space
• Standard lounge seating included in cost of sponsorship (furniture may be
upgraded at an additional cost to the sponsor)
• Opportunity for representatives to attend and network with guests
Post-Conference
Webinar
$3,000 (2 available)
Be a part of the WEC buzz after the show is over. In an effort to keep the
WEC education energy going, MPI will be creating post-conference webinars in which you can align your brand. Possible topics include broadcasting the best rated/highest attended session from WEC, have the best rated
speaker do a “Part 2” to their WEC session or an award presentation to
recognize those that contributed to WEC 2011’s success, etc.
Benefits Include:
• Logo on website and any marketing for series
• Sponsor slide with name and logo at beginning and ending of each
webinar
• Verbal recognition of sponsor from host during webinar
• Each webinar recording posted on site and available for future viewing
• Mail list of all MPI members registered for webinar (no phone numbers
or email addresses, members must opt in, for Live webinars only)
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MPI Meeting Madness
$10,000
In an attempt to give chapters and event attendees more input into content sessions delivered at WEC 2011, we’ve designed the MPI Meeting Madness contest
and are reserving education session time slots for chapter-suggested education. The challenge is available to all 71 MPI Chapters. To enter the contest, Chapters
can submit their best education session(s) from the past year. MPI members will be prompted via email to log on to the WEC website to vote for their favorite session. The conclusion of the contest will yield the highest ranked sessions, and the winners will be featured in the WEC 2011 education session line-up.
Be the exclusive sponsor of MPI Meeting Madness, including the contest and all winning education sessions (4). Each chapter with a winning submission will receive a $500 education scholarship from the sponsor (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).
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
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
• Opportunity to use “WEC 2011Sponsor” logo on marketing materials
• Inclusion in the all-sponsor listing in the onsite conference daily newspaper
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RISE Awards All-Attendee Luncheon
$25,000
This annual awards program is a one hour presentation that will be held during MPI’s all-attendee lunch on Sunday, July 24, from 12:00pm 1:30pm, which will feature a plated lunch for approximately 2,200 attendees. Up to seven awards are given away to recognize achievements by individuals, communities and organizations. This calls for an elevated and unique/innovative atmosphere. You will have 15 minutes at the beginning of the lunch/award program to take the stage and talk
it up or just say a few short words. Sponsor will be able to attend and receive specific sponsor recognition signage at the awards ceremony.
Benefits Include:
• The undivided attention of all WEC attendees for 15 minutes and introduce MPI Chairman to stage. Content
and timing to be discussed with MPI prior to WEC.
• Opportunity to provide a gift to attendees at their seats (subject to MPI approval and additional costs apply)
• Recognition on email invitations to attendees
• Half page logo in awards program with 50 word description or message
• 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)
• Opportunity to send a congratulatory letter to RISE Award recipients (subject to MPI’s approval)
• Opportunity to place a video in the Awards section of the MPI website that details why your company
supports the RISE Awards
• Recognition as sponsor in profiles of recipients published in One+ (Schedule: July, Aug, Sept/Oct, Nov.,
Dec/Jan, Feb.)
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Saturday Breakfast
$17,000
This buffet style breakfast will be comprised of approximately 350 pre-conference
attendees and will be held Saturday, July 23, from 7:00am – 9:00am. The mix of attendees will include high-level MPI members as well as students just beginning their
careers in the meeting and event industry. Attendees included are CMP exam takers,
those participating in the Future Leaders Forum, Chapter Leaders Forum and ROI
class. Sponsor will have the opportunity to theme the breakfast in support of their latest
marketing initiatives.
Benefits Include:
• 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)
• Opportunity to showcase Sponsor through rotating slideshow/video
(provided by sponsor and subject to MPI approval)
• Appropriate signage surrounding event
• 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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Morning
Refreshment
Break Bundle
Afternoon
Refreshment
Break
$18,000 (3 days, can be sold individually)
$7,000 (1 day - Tuesday)
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.
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.
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)
• 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
• Logo placement and/or listing in conference publication(s)
• Listing on the event website
• Listing in post-conference article in One+ magazine
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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WEC SMARTPACS
WEC SmartPacs
WEC SmartPac #1 – $15,000 ($3,761 in savings)
• One (1) 600 sq foot Blitz! spot
• 2 Full page ads in One+ Magazine (Issue of Choice in 2011)
• One (1) MPINEWS banner ad (banner 4)
WEC SmartPac #2 – $10,000 ($1,502 in savings)
• One (1) MarketSquare spot (Furniture option 1A or 1B only)
• 2- ½ page ads in One+ Magazine (Issue of Choice in 2011)
• Run-of-Site bottom banner on MPIWEB (one month)
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Strategic Account Managers
About MPI
Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the meeting and event industry’s largest and most vibrant
global community, helps our members thrive by providing human connections to knowledge and ideas,
relationships, and marketplaces. MPI membership is
comprised of more than 23,000 members belonging
to 71 chapters and clubs worldwide. For additional
information, visit mpiweb.org.
Denise Autorino
North America, Southern Region/Canadian
Region
Territories: Canada, Caribbean, GA, FL, MX,
Central America, South America
Email: dautorino@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.407.401.9082
Katri Laurimaa
North America, Central Region
Territories: AL, AR, CO, IA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MO,
MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NM, OK, SC, SD, TN, TX,
UT, WY
Email: klaurimaa@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.817.251.9891
Jennifer Mason
North America, Western Region
Territories: AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, NV, OR, WA
Email:jmason@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.772.233.0678
Shalynn Lucas
Team Lead of Strategic Partnerships
Email: Slucas@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.972.702.3083
Carolyn Nyquist
Manager of Client Services
Email: cnyquist@mpiweb.org
Phone: +1.972.702.3002
Inside Marketplace Coordinator
Melissa Ostlund
Marketplace Sales Coordinator
Email: mostlund@mpiweb.org
Phone: 972.702.3020
Heighten your reach with both
advertising and sponsorship
opportunities with a MarketSmart
Business Solutions program.
www.mpimarketsmart.com
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