Re:think 2009 Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities

Additional Marketing Opportunities | Advertising Opportunities

Levels of Sponsorship
Platinum Partners (Sold Out)
Gold Sponsors (3 Available)
Silver Sponsors (2 Available)
Bronze Sponsors (3 Available)
President’s Reception (1 Available)
Venetian Dessert Social (Exclusive Sponsor)
Daily Keynote Luncheon (2 Available)
Keynote / Early Bird’s of a Feather Breakfasts (3 Available)
Dessert / Refreshment Break Networking Sponsorship (2 Available)
Beer / Wine Stations Inside Expo (Exclusive)
Tuesday Happy Hour (1 Available)
Cybercafe (Sold Out)
VIP Dinner Monday (Exclusive Sponsor)
Convention Bags (Sold Out)
Badges (Sold Out)
Massage Station (Exclusive Sponsor)
Folders (Exclusive)
Book Signing (Pending Opportunity)

Gold Sponsorships (3 Available)

An additional opportunity to generate brand recognition, the gold level sponsorship offers companies visibility before, during, and after the convention.

Gold Sponsors enjoy the following unique benefits:

A complimentary 8x10 Exhibit Space ($5,000 value)
Three 30 minute Research Presentations on Tuesday March 31st 2009 running concurrently amongst the other three sponsored presentations, you could also invite your clients to attend your session for free
Co-sponsor of Tuesday March 31st Keynote Luncheon with Signage and Collateral onsite
Opportunity to host two VIP Tables ( one of those tables could comprise of your guests who aren’t attending the convention)
1 page ad in the Convention Program ($1000 value)
3 Full Convention Complimentary Pass($6,000 value)
One Ogilvy Awards Table ($3500 value)
7 Complimentary Tickets to the President’s Reception ($700 value)

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Silver Sponsorships (4 Available)

Associate your brand with a leading industry event while sharing the spotlight with an elite group of sponsor companies. Leverage the company visibility before, during, and after the convention to create a positive brand experience.

Silver Sponsors enjoy the following unique benefits:

Opportunity to host an ARF Showcase Meeting Room for two days to accommodate your business development needs (educational sessions, demonstrations, client consultations, breakfasts etc) A/V and or catering costs assumed by sponsor. You have the ability to promote your activities in the convention program and invite your clients to attend your sessions for free
One 30 minute Research Presentations running concurrently amongst the other sponsored presentations, you could also invite your clients to attend your session for free ($5000 value)
One Partnered Webcast promoted onsite and produced after the convention ($1,000 value)
2 Full Convention Complimentary Passes($4,000 value)

Plus, host of one of the thought leadership product showcases:

Opportunity to host an ARF Showcase Meeting Room for one day to accommodate your business development needs (educational sessions, demonstrations, client consultations, breakfasts etc) A/V and or catering costs assumed by sponsor
Rooms accommodate up to 75 people at a time
The ARF will promote your activities and programming in the convention program
Exclusive and private presence on the show floor

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Bronze Sponsorships (4 Available)

Numerous touchpoints available to recognize your firm as a Thought Leader in the Research Industry. Bronze Sponsors enjoy the following unique benefits:

One 30 minute Research Presentations running concurrently amongst the other sponsored presentations, you could also invite your clients to attend your session for free ($5000 value)
One 8x 10 Exhibit Space ($5,000 value)
2 Full Convention Complimentary Passes($4,000 value)
One Full Page Ad

President’s Reception Sponsorships (1 Available)

Invite your customers and key prospects to an evening of cocktails and networking. Attendees will meet the ARF President; mingle with experts, industry leaders and convention speakers in a relaxed setting provided by your company.

Sponsors of the President’s Reception will enjoy these unique benefits:

Only President’s Reception sponsors will be identified with signage and special spotlight recognition at the Reception
Exclusive right to distribute materials at the Reception, including special branded items
A specialty bar featuring a unique cocktail of your choosing for all guests to enjoy
Opportunity to host a business card drop for give away
20 complimentary tickets to the reception ($2,000 value)
2 Full Convention Complimentary Pass($3200 value)

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Venetian Dessert Social Sponsorship (Exclusive)

An exclusive culinary experience for you and 100 of your most coveted clients and prospects. Your captive audience will enjoy a wide variety of international coffees and teas, cordials, and delectable sweets. Leverage the opportunity to reinforce relationships with customers and develop new ones.

Sponsors will enjoy these unique benefits:

Exclusiveright to distribute materials at the Social, including special branded items
Opportunity to host business card drop for give away
Up to 20 additional non-convention attendees invitations for the event of your choice: Dessert Social or President’s Reception
2 Full Convention Complimentary Pass($3,200 value)

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Keynote Luncheon Sponsorships (Multiple Available)

Topics and Pricing TBD

Sponsors of the Keynote Luncheons will enjoy these unique benefits:

Host 2 VIP Tables during the luncheon and invite up to 20 people from the attendee list ($2,800 value)
Exclusive collateral distribution / signage onsite during luncheon
Video taped presentation available for website streaming
Host one 30 minute Research Presentation and invite your clients and prospects to attend ($5,250 value)
2 Full Convention Complimentary Pass($3,200 value)

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Keynote / Early Bird’s of a Feather Breakfast Sponsorships

Monday – Wednesday (3 Available)

Topics TBD

Sponsors of the Keynote will enjoy these unique benefits:

The ability to host a private breakfast prior the morning keynote session with a topic table discussion (up to seven tables) for clients or key prospects.
Exclusive collateral distribution / signage onsite during breakfast and keynote
Host of the greet and great reception of the speaker
Video taped presentation available for website streaming.
Host one 30-minute Research Presentation and invite your clients and prospects to attend ($5,250 value)
2 Full Convention Complimentary Passes($3,200 value)

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Dessert / Refreshment Break Networking Sponsorships (2 Available)

Generate interest in your brand, company or product and driving interested prospects to your booth for follow up. You host for the day all dessert and refreshment breaks inside the ARF Expo. The dessert event is a proven to draw an audience that you may network with and market to.

Sponsors will enjoy these unique benefits:

One 8x10 Exhibit Space to have next to the breaks
Exclusive distribution of collateral in proximity of the dessert station, including special branded items
Opportunity to host business card drop for give away
1 Full Convention Complimentary Pass($1,500 value)

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Tuesday Happy Hour Sponsorships (2 Available)

(The sponsor will assume additional costs for more than 100 people attending the reception)

Attendees plan their social calendar in advance of the annual convention. Ensure that your company cocktail is on their must attend list. Host a themed Happy Hour for 100 guests selected from the pre-registered attendee list and begin building brand awareness well before the event. The relaxed, social environment is conducive for client prospecting, new product launches and creating a positive brand experience.

Sponsors of the Happy Hours will enjoy these unique benefits:

Exclusive right to distribute collateral at the event, including special branded items
Opportunity to host business card drop for give away
1 Full Convention Complimentary Pass($1,500 value)

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“VIP Dinner” Sponsorship (Exclusive)

Make an impression. Invite your key clients or prospects to a private dinner hosted by you and the ARF. Use this exclusive opportunity to close deals or simply say Thank You to a loyal customer. The ARF will send up to 20 invitations on your behalf to the convention attendees of your choice. The ARF will follow-up with the RSVP’s, set the menu, and pay the tab.

Sponsors of the VIP Dinner will enjoy these unique benefits:

Opportunity to have your collateral on sight
One 30 minute research presentation ($5,000 value)
2 Full Convention ComplimentaryPasses ($3200 value)

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Massage Station Sponsorship (Exclusive)

Give an attendee a break. Three full days of sessions and hours walking exhibit hall are draining. Associate your brand with relief by sponsoring this exclusive station.

The Massage Station Sponsor will receive the following benefits:

1 Full Convention Complimentary Pass ($1,500 value)

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Additional Marketing Opportunities

Door Drop
Pocket Expo Guide Sponsorship: (Exclusive) (Production costs assumed by sponsor and the ARF retains approval of artwork.) A pocket expo guide is given out to all expo attendees (approx 2000 people) This is an excellent branding opportunity to get your message across as you logo and ad or message of your choice is located on the backside of the guide.
Expo TV
Run an infomercial, and interview with the CEO or a simple logo loop. Multiple TV screens are placed throughout the Expo and offer additional brand exposure. (Sponsor must provide recorded material for on-site reel)
Catering Notions
Attendees will be reminded of your company at every ARF Annual Convention & Expo networking event. Place your logo on smart looking to-go cups and paper cocktail napkins.
(Production fees covered by sponsor company)
Meeting Essentials
Convention participants will remember your company as they take session notes and revisit ideas back at the office. Design and produce an eyecatching notepad for the event and make a lasting impression.
(Production fees covered by sponsor company)