Sponsorship & Exhibiting Opportunities

Build relationships with hundreds of leaders in the interactive media world, including:

Print, online, and video journalists
Marketing, advertising, and PR professionals
TV executives, producers, and talent
Agents, authors, and book publishers
New media creators and distributors
Web and print designers
Writers and editors of all kinds

To learn more about sponsoring this event, email Mara Piazza and Frank Fazio or call 212-547-7928.

EXHIBIT SPACE (limited) $3,500 includes:

8’ x 10’ raw exhibit space, draped six foot table, and 2 chairs.

Promotion includes:

Listing as an exhibitor in the program, on the website, and in other promotional materials as available
Two free full-conference passes for staff members
Exhibitor may offer its customers a discount of 20% off the regular conference registration rate. Applies to new registrations only. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts.

PLATINUM SPONSOR (limited to 4) $12,000 includes:

8’ x 20’ raw exhibit space, six foot draped table, and two chairs

Promotion includes:

Priority listing as the platinum sponsor in the program, on the home page of the event website, and in other promotional materials as available
Six full-conference passes for staff members
Sponsor may offer its customers a discount of 20% off the regular conference registration rate. Applies to new registrations only. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts.
Sponsor's company logo placed in key locations at the event
Inclusion in pre-conference email reminder to attendees (created by mediabistro.com)
Access to attendee list: name, company, and title
Press release announcing sponsorship
Logo in marketing materials: on official conference website, email newsletter, and invitations
Run-of-site ad units (728 x 90) from May 2-June 2, 2009 (200,000 impressions)
Sponsor is included in monthly pre-conference email piece to 200,000 opt-in mediabistro.com members. In addition, sponsor is included in post-conference email to all conference participants.
Conference bag insert

GOLD SPONSOR (limited to 6) $8,000:

8 x 10 raw exhibit space, six foot draped table, and two chairs

Promotion includes:

Priority listing as the gold sponsor in the program, on the home page of the event website, and in other promotional materials as available
Four full-conference passes for staff members
Sponsor may offer its customers a discount of 20% off the regular conference registration rate. Applies to new registrations only. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts.
Sponsor's company logo placed in key locations at the event
Pre-conference email reminder to attendees
Run-of-site ad units (728 x 90) from May 2-June 2, 2009 (100,000 impressions)
Sponsor is included in monthly pre-conference email piece to 200,000 opt-in mediabistro.com members.

SPONSORED NETWORKING RECEPTION $7,000

Co-host of cocktail reception which includes, welcome speech, raffle or contest to win (optional), inclusion in conference program, and logo placement at event.

VIDEO CLIP (Limited) $5,000

Short, original video clip produced by sponsor (30-second max.) as entertainment for the audience throughout the conference (pre-session and post-session).

Please note: Video is designed by client and sent to mediabistro.com by May 11. Mediabistro.com must approve video content prior to conference.

REFRESHMENT BREAK SPONSORSHIP (limited) $5,000

Sponsor refreshment break for our conference attendees. We'll promote your sponsorship on the website, in the program, on screens during the break, and in the pre-conference email reminder to attendees. This sponsorship also includes two full conference attendee passes.

CONFERENCE BAG SPONSORSHIP (Exclusive) $3,000

Produce the official conference bag and your brand will be carried throughout the conference. This is a promotional item that will be used during the event and long after the conference concludes, providing maximum marketing impact.

Please note: The sponsoring company is responsible for creating, producing and delivering the bag. Design must include Mediabistro Circus name. Mediabistro.com must approve bag design.

LANYARDS (Exclusive) $3,000

Produce a useful giveaway by providing the attendees with a string badge holder. Place your company name and logo on every attendee. Lanyards will be distributed to every attendee upon registration.

Please note: The sponsoring company is responsible for creating, producing and delivering the lanyard by an established deadline. Mediabistro.com must approve lanyard design.

BADGE SPONSOR (Exclusive) $3,000

Create walking billboards to be worn by every attendee. Your logo will be included on every name badge worn by conference attendees. Create name/brand recognition or tie the badge content to your promotion or giveaway.

CONFERENCE NOTEPADS (Exclusive) $3,000

You will be on the minds of all conference attendees as they pick up their complimentary notepad at registration. Your logo on the cover will be seen during every session as the attendees use the notepad to take notes. You will leave a lasting impression, which will travel far beyond the conference as it is brought back to the office.

Please note: Production and shipping costs are not included in sponsorship price.

CONFERENCE PENS (Exclusive) $3,000

Place your company name and logo, along with the conference logo, on the official conference pens. Produce the pens that will be distributed to all members of the press, speakers and conference attendees during the event.

Please note: Production and shipping costs are not included in sponsorship price.

SPONSORED PRESENTATION OR PRODUCT DEMO (Limited) $3,000

Showcase your product or service at the official demo area located in the exhibit area. Demo sessions will last 15 minutes during the conference breaks. We recommend running a 10-minute session and allowing 5 minutes for Q&A. Limited availability, please check with your Account Executive for details. Demo setup includes:

Projector & screen
Internet access
Seating area for attendees
1 microphone

Sponsor will also receive one full conference pass and will get listed on the event website.

PRE-CONFERENCE E-MAIL REMINDER (limited to 10 exhibitors) $2,000

Promote your presence or special function to the conference attendees through targeted e-mail marketing. We will send out your message (75 words or less) in HTML format to the pre-registered attendee list one week prior to the event. Listing order on the blast is determined by sponsorship level and/or a first come, first served basis.

Please note: Text, logos, and links must be sent to mediabistro.com one week prior to message delivery. We reserve the right to modify your message (upon your approval) to meet our formatting and privacy guidelines.

CONFERENCE BAG INSERT (Limited) $1,000

Distribute your company's advertising material or flyer, product demo, or ad-specialty item directly into the hands of every conference attendee. You'll gain exposure at the event and your message will travel home with each conference attendee.

Please note: Insert designed and produced by client. Production and shipping costs not included in sponsorship price. Item must be delivered by established pre-conference deadline in order to be included. Maximum size is 9" x 12". Items not allowed as bag inserts: pens, notebooks/notepads, lanyards, and t-shirts.

CONFERENCE T-SHIRTS (Exclusive) Please call for pricing

Place your company name and logo, along with the conference logo, on the official conference t-shirts that will be distributed to conference attendees during the event. Production and shipping costs are not included in sponsorship price. Shirt must display conference logo in addition to client logo. Mediabistro.com must approve t-shirt design.

Please note: Deadline is May 1.