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ANCHOR or DIAMOND SPONSORSHIP

$40,000+

A fully custom opportunity for companies or consortia. Let’s discuss!

PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP
$25,000

Pre-Show Branding

• Front-Page Logo recognition on CONNECTIONS™ Website and Guide/Conference Materials

• Logo Placement on CONNECTIONS™ Direct Mail Brochures

• HTML Link from Corporate Logo on CONNECTIONS™ Website

• Corporate Logo recognition/banner ad on Industry Insights blog www.connectionsindustryinsights.com

• 1,500 piece mailing to prospective clients (sponsor provides mailing contacts)

• Reference in a CONNECTIONS™ “Platinum Sponsor” press release (includes reference to all Platinum Sponsors)

• Logo or Company Name on all advertisements

• Opportunity to participate as a contributor on the Industry Insights blog

• Ad placement on Industry Insights blog, Jan – Jun 2009

• Link to a corporate white paper from the CONNECTIONS™ Sponsor Page

Onsite Visibility

• Eight Full-Conference Passes (value $14,400)

• Four Pre-Conference Workshop Passes (value $6,000)

• Three VIP Customer Passes for CONNECTIONS™ and the Parks Associates pre-show research workshop (value $9,900)

• Twenty Showcase-Only Passes

• 20’ x 20’ booth

• Front-Cover Logo recognition on Program Guide

• Two-page Brochure in Conference Materials

• Electronic Materials included on Event CD (White Paper, Marketing Materials, Article), Deadline April 15, 2009

• Half-Page Ad in CONNECTIONS™ Program Guide

• Company Banner displayed in Main CONNECTIONS™ Session Room (Sponsor provides Banner; suggested size 10’ x 15’)

• Logo on Event Bag

• Option to Participate in a Giveaway Drawing – Lunch: June 3 or June 4, 2009

• Opportunity to host Press Conference/Announcement

Post-Event Branding & Visibility

• Opportunity to participate as a contributor on Industry Insights blog

• Contribute an article or white paper on a relevant topic to the Industry Insights blog

• Ad placement on Industry Insights blog, Jan 2009 – Jan 2010

• Reference in Post-Event Press Release

GOLD SPONSORSHIP
$17,000

Pre-Show Branding

• HTML Link from Corporate Logo on CONNECTIONS™ Website

• Logo Placement on CONNECTIONS™ Direct Mail Brochures

• Logo or Company Name on all advertisements

• Corporate Logo recognition on Industry Insights blog www.connectionsindustryinsights.com

• 500-piece mailing to prospective clients (sponsor provides mailing contacts)

• Logo or Company Name on all advertisements

• Option to Participate in a Giveaway Drawing – Lunch: June 3 or June 4, 2009

• Opportunity to participate as a contributor on the Industry Insights blog

• Banner Ad placement on Industry Insights blog, Jan – Jun 2009

Onsite Visibility

• Five Full-Conference Passes (value $9,000)

• Two Pre-Conference Workshop Passes (value $3,000)

• Ten Showcase-Only Passes

• Two VIP Customer Passes for CONNECTIONS™ and the Parks Associates pre-show research workshop (value $6,600)

• 10’ x 20’ booth

• Gold Logo recognition in Program Guide / Conference Materials

• One-page Brochure in Conference Materials

• Electronic Materials included on Event CD (White Paper, Marketing Materials, Article), Deadline April 15, 2009

Post-Event Branding & Visibility

• Opportunity to participate as a contributor on Industry Insights blog

SILVER SPONSORSHIP
$9,500

Pre-Show Branding

• Logo Placement on CONNECTIONS™ Website

• Logo Placement on CONNECTIONS™ Direct Mail Brochures

• Corporate Logo recognition on Industry Insights Website

• Banner Ad placement on Industry Insights blog, Jan – Jun 2009

• Logo or Company Name on all advertisements

• Opportunity to participate as a contributor on Industry Insights blog

Onsite Visibility

• Three Full-Conference Passes (value $5,400)

• One Pre-Conference Workshop Pass (value $1,500)

• Five Showcase-Only Passes

• One VIP Customer Passes for CONNECTIONS™ and the Parks Associates pre-show research workshop (value $3,300)

• 10’ x 10’ booth

• Silver Logo recognition in Program Guide/Conference Materials

• Electronic Materials included on Event CD (White Paper, Marketing Materials, Article), Deadline April 15, 2009

• Option to Participate in a Giveaway Drawing – Lunch: June 3 or June 4, 2009

Post-Event Branding & Visibility

• Opportunity to participate as a contributor on the Industry Insights blog

RECEPTION SPONSORSHIP (limited to 2)
$19,000

Pre-Show Branding

• Logo or Company Name on all advertisements

• Logo Placement on CONNECTIONS™ Direct Mail Brochures

• Reference in a CONNECTIONS™ Press release

• Logo placement (with links) on CONNECTIONS™ Website

• Banner Ad placement on Industry Insights blog, Jan – Jun 2009

• Opportunity to participate as a contributor on the Industry Insights blog

Onsite Visibility

• Five Full-Conference Passes (value $9,000)

• One Pre-Conference Workshop Pass (value $1,500)

• Twenty Reception-Only Passes

• Five Showcase-Only passes

• Two VIP Customer Passes for CONNECTIONS™ and the Parks Associates pre-show research workshop (value $6,600)

• Electronic Materials included on Event CD (White Paper, Marketing Materials, Article), Deadline April 15, 2009

• Exclusive Giveaway Drawing during Reception

• Place cards with logo recognition on buffet tables

• Sponsorship announced at session before reception and during reception

• Distribution of Personalized Napkins (supplied by the sponsor - optional)

• Logo recognition in Program Guide/Conference Materials

Post-Event Branding & Visibility

• Opportunity to participate as a contributor on the Industry Insights blog

BREAKFAST SPONSORSHIP (limited to 2)
$7,000

Pre-Show Branding

• Logo placement on CONNECTIONS™ Website

• Logo or Company Name on all advertisements

• Logo Placement on CONNECTIONS™ Direct Mail Brochures

• Opportunity to participate as a contributor on the Industry Insights blog

Onsite Visibility

• Two Full-Conference Passes (value $3,600)

• One Pre-Conference Workshop Pass (value $1,500)

• Five Showcase-Only Passes

• Two VIP Customer Passes for CONNECTIONS™ and the Parks Associates pre-show research workshop (value $3,300)

• Place cards with logo recognition on buffet tables

• Sponsorship announced at session prior to breakfast and during breakfast

• Logo on Slides between Sessions (in rotation with others)

• Distribution of Personalized Napkins (supplied by the sponsor - optional)

• Logo Recognition in Program Guide/Conference Materials

• Electronic Materials included on Event CD (White Paper, Marketing Materials, Article), Deadline April 15, 2009

• Option to Participate in a Giveaway Drawing – Lunch: June 3 or June 4, 2009

Post-Event Branding & Visibility

• Opportunity to participate as a contributor on the Industry Insights blog

BREAK SPONSORSHIP (limited to 3)
$7,000

Pre-Show Branding

• Logo Placement on CONNECTIONS™ Website

• Logo Placement on CONNECTIONS™ Direct Mail Brochures

• Logo or Company Name on all advertisements

• Opportunity to participate as a contributor on the Industry Insights blog

Onsite Visibility

• Two Full-Conference Passes (value $3,600)

• One Pre-Conference Workshop Pass (value $1,500)

• Five Showcase-Only Passes

• One VIP Customer Pass for CONNECTIONS™ and the Parks Associates pre-show research workshop (value $3,300)

• Place cards with logo recognition on buffet tables

• Sponsorship announced at session before break and during break

• Logo on Slides between Sessions (in rotation with others)

• Distribution of Personalized Napkins (supplied by the sponsor - optional)

• Logo recognition in Program Guide/Conference Materials

• Electronic Materials included on Event CD (White Paper, Marketing Materials, Article), Deadline April 15, 2009

• Option to Participate in a Giveaway Drawing – Lunch: June 3 or June 4, 2009

Post-Event Branding & Visibility

• Opportunity to participate as a contributor on the Industry Insights blog

LUNCH SPONSORSHIP (limited to 2)
$15,000

Pre-Show Branding

• Logo Placement on CONNECTIONS™ Direct Mail Brochures

• Logo placement on CONNECTIONS™ Website

• Logo or Company Name on all advertisements

• Opportunity to participate as a contributor on the Industry Insights blog

Onsite Visibility

• Four Full-Conference Passes (value $7,200)

• One Pre-Conference Workshop Pass (value $1,500)

• Five Showcase-Only Passes

• Two VIP Customer Passes for CONNECTIONS™ and the Parks Associates pre-show research workshop (value $6,600)

• Place cards with logo recognition on buffet tables

• Sponsorship announced at session before lunch and during lunch

• Single Sponsor Logo on Slide

• Distribution of Personalized Napkins (supplied by the sponsor - optional)

• Logo recognition in Program Guide/Conference Materials

• Electronic Materials included on Event CD (White Paper, Marketing Materials, Article), Deadline April 15, 2009

• Option to Participate in a Giveaway Drawing – Lunch: June 3 or June 4, 2009

Post-Event Branding & Visibility

• Opportunity to participate as a contributor on the Industry Insights blog

REGISTRATION SPONSORSHIP (limited to 1)
$19,000

Pre-Show Branding

• Exclusive logo placement on CONNECTIONS™ Website

• Logo or Company Name on all advertisements

• Logo Placement on CONNECTIONS™ Direct Mail Brochures

• Opportunity to participate as a contributor on the Industry Insights blog

Onsite Visibility

• Five Full-Conference Passes (value $9,000)

• Two Pre-Conference Workshop Passes (value $3,000)

• Five Showcase-Only Passes

• Two VIP Customer Passes for CONNECTIONS™ and the Parks Associates pre-show research workshop (value $6,600)

• Logo Recognition on Registration Desks

• Lanyards (supplied by sponsor and must be received by May 30, 2009, in Santa Clara)

• Company Listing and Logo in Sponsor Section of Program Guide

• Electronic Materials included on Event CD (White Paper, Marketing Materials, Article), Deadline April 15, 2009

• Option to have Logo printed on Hotel Keycards (additional $1,500 cost)

• Option to Participate in a Giveaway Drawing – Lunch: June 3 or June 4, 2009

Post-Event Branding & Visibility

• Opportunity to participate as a contributor on the Industry Insights blog

WIRELESS INTERNET SPONSORSHIP (limited to 1)
$12,000

Pre-Show Branding

• Logo Placement on CONNECTIONS™ Direct Mail Brochures

• Exclusive logo placement on CONNECTIONS™ Website

• Opportunity to participate as a contributor on the Industry Insights blog

• Logo or Company Name on all advertisements

Onsite Visibility

• Four Full-Conference Passes (value $7,200)

• Four Showcase-Only Passes

• Two VIP Customer Passes for CONNECTIONS™ and the Parks Associates pre-show research workshop (value $6,600)

• Place cards with Logo recognition on buffet tables

• 10’ x 10’ space for Internet Kiosks for attendees in prominent position on show floor (Internet Kiosks not included)

• Poster Signage highlighting Free WiFi Sponsor

• Co-branded Internet splash page with Sponsor logo and CONNECTIONS™ logo

• Logo on Slides between Sessions (in rotation with others)

• Logo recognition in Program Guide/Conference Materials

• Electronic Materials included on Event CD (White Paper, Marketing Materials, Article), Deadline April 15, 2009

• Option to Participate in a Giveaway Drawing – Lunch: June 3 or June 4, 2009

Post-Event Branding & Visibility

• Opportunity to participate as a contributor on the Industry Insights blog

BAR SPONSORSHIP (Select Smoothie, Cappuccino, or Martini Bar)
$10,000 - plus $2,000 fees for cost

Pre-Show Branding

• Exclusive logo placement on CONNECTIONS™ Website

• Opportunity to participate as a contributor on the Industry Insights blog

Onsite Visibility

• Two Full-Conference Passes (value $3,600)

• One Showcase-Only Passes

• Two VIP Customer Passes for CONNECTIONS™ and the Parks Associates pre-show research workshop (value $6,600)

• Place cards with Logo recognition on buffet tables

• Bar Signage with Logo

• Logo on Slides between Sessions (in rotation with others)

• Distribution of Personalized Napkins (supplied by the sponsor - optional)

• Logo recognition in Program Guide/Conference Materials

• Option to Participate in a Giveaway Drawing – Lunch: June 3 or June 4, 2009

• Electronic Materials included on Event CD (White Paper, Marketing Materials, Article), Deadline April 15, 2009

Post-Event Branding & Visibility

• Opportunity to participate as a contributor on the Industry Insights blog

PROMOTIONAL ITEM   Available only in conjunction with existing sponsorship
$1,500 each

Choose item to be distributed in conference bag or in main conference seating area on Day 1
(Promotional Item supplied by Sponsor and must be received by May 10, 2009)

• Notepad

• Pen or pencil

• Any Promotional Item (pending CONNECTIONS™ approval)

• Full-Page Advertising – Program Guide

• Add your logo to the event bag

• Add Water Bottle Sponsorship (plus material cost)

BOOTH UPGRADE  Available only in conjunction with existing sponsorship
$2,500

There is an option to upgrade your sponsorship to include a 10’ x 10’ Booth on the show floor for an additional $2,500 fee. This opportunity offers a unique way to increase your presence and brand at CONNECTIONS™.

Booth Upgrade Option available for Break, Breakfast, Internet, Registration, Reception, and Lunch Sponsors

Interested in Sponsoring?
Contact Parks Associates today!