Join us for the PBS Technology Conference in April April 8-10, 2015 Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV

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1 Join us for the PBS Technology Conference in April 2015 April 8-10, 2015 Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV

2 Sponsorship Timeline And Important Dates To Remember: Friday, January 30 Deadline To Secure Sponsorship And Exhibit Space Monday, February 23 Sponsor and Exhibitor Details for Agenda Due to PBS All Sponsorship Payments Due to PBS Early March PBS to begin assigning booth space Freeman early bird ordering deadline Wednesday, April 8 Conference Day 1 Afternoon Exhibitor Set-up (exact timing TBD) Afternoon Sessions Thursday, April 9 Conference Day 2 Breakfast in Exhibit Hall Morning Sessions (includes 30-minute break) Luncheon Afternoon Sessions (includes 30-minute break) Opening Reception Friday, April 10 Conference Day 3 Breakfast in Exhibit Hall Morning Sessions (includes 30-minute break) Luncheon Afternoon Sessions (includes 30-minute break) Exhibitor Tear-down Closing Reception

3 Sponsorship Packages: Platinum Plus (only 1 available): $50,000 All Platinum Level Package options PLUS: Company logo on official conference bag (may include up to two other sponsor logos) Company logo on conference website, including 300-word company description, contact information, and link to company website Sole sponsorship of conference s Friday night social event with high profile signage Two complimentary premium exhibit booths Five complimentary full conference Platinum: $32,000 All Gold Level Package options PLUS: Exclusive signage in General Session room and prominent signage throughout conference area Company logo on conference website, including 250-word company description, contact information, and link to company website Joint sponsorship of conference s Opening Reception with high impact signage (Platinum only) One complimentary premium exhibit booth Four complimentary full conference

4 Sponsorship Packages: Gold Level : $17,000 All Silver Level Package options PLUS: Prominent signage throughout conference area and entrance to General Session room Company logo on conference website sponsor page including 200-word company description, contact information, and link to company website Joint sponsorship of meals and breaks with prominent signage (Gold only) Three complimentary full conference Access to the attendee list after the event Silver Level: $9,000 Company logo on conference website sponsor page with 75-word company description, contact information, and link to company website Company logo on all conference promotional s, on mobile app, and in opening video Signage with company logo throughout conference area Joint sponsorship of Cyber Center and Small Station Support with acknowledgement in conference mobile guide Acknowledgement as Wi-Fi joint-sponsor 50% discount for Exhibit Hall booth Two complimentary full conference

5 Additional Sponsorship Opportunities: Several additional unique sponsorship opportunities are available to provide greater exposure for your company. We produce and ship each of these branded items for you. In order to meet delivery dates, the deadline for these opportunities is Friday, January 30, Booth discount is not valid with these add-on opportunities. Conference Notebook $7,500 Notebooks are branded with your company logo and used daily by attendees for session notes. Conference Bag $6,000 Our popular TechCon bags will be in the hands of all attendees. Your company logo will be visible on the front of each high-quality bag when you sign up for this sponsorship. (To be shared with no more than 2 other sponsoring companies.) You will also receive the opportunity to provide one complimentary insert. Expanded Agenda at a Glance $5,500 These convenient, quick-reference pocket schedules contain all of the critical meeting agenda details of our program, feature your logo, and are used daily by all attendees. PBS will produce and ship each of these branded items for you. Conference Lanyard $5,500 Highly visible lanyards with your company logo are worn daily by all attendees for sessions, meals, and events. Luggage Tag $5,500 Tags with your company logo will be distributed to all attendees and can be attached to any bag for easy identification.

6 Additional Sponsorship Opportunities: Mobile App Exclusive $5,500 Achieve maximum exposure on our mobile show guide. Your logo or graphical ad will be displayed on the opening page and will be viewed by all visitors. Our mobile guide includes all meeting and event schedules and information. Attendees will see your branding every time they reference the guide for directions or conference details. Artwork specifications are provided upon receipt of the sponsorship contract. PBS TechCon Scholarship $5,000 Your company directly helps PBS member stations attend the meeting. Five PBS station staff members are awarded (based on applications) free registration + 3 nights hotel. Your company is recognized on Scholarship-related communications via the website and on-site in Las Vegas. Mobile App Banner Ads (5 available) $1,500 Company logo plus 50 character text message will appear on the bottom of our mobile guide pages. Increase your exposure, spread your message and increase foot traffic to your booth. Mobile banner ads are effective, interactive, and eco-friendly. Breakout Room Signage $2,000 Attendees will see your company logo at every glance as they enter Breakout Rooms during TechCon. Your company logo will be included on an 8.5 x 14 sign insert containing the Session title. Charging Stations (2 available) $1,000 Your company will be acknowledged on signage and on our website as sponsor of our Chargepod stations, which charge multiple mobile devices at one time, in one location. Your company logo will be on display near the charging stations in the General Session ballroom and Cyber Center as an additional branding opportunity. Promotional Materials in Conference Bags $1,000 This year s bag will hold all of your meeting essentials, including your special item. This item represents one paper insert or one promotional item. No assembly or collation services will be provided. PBS will provide shipping details in advance of the meeting and must be followed to ensure inclusion. Please budget for approximately 500 pieces.

7 Exhibit Opportunities: The PBS Technology Conference offers an excellent opportunity for you to reach the key decision-makers within public broadcasting s engineering, IT, and traffic communities. This year s Exhibit Hall will be strategically located next door to the General Session ballroom. The space will be open during and after the conference to allow attendees numerous opportunities to visit your booth. To further drive traffic to your booth, all breakfast meals, all breaks, and the Thursday evening cocktail reception are located in (or near) the Exhibit Hall to ensure that attendees get extra time to stop by for conversation and product demonstrations. Along with the space, the exhibit fee includes access to all conference sessions, evening extras, and meals/reception for two exhibitors. More than two people working at your booth? Extra representatives may register for the conference at a discounted rate. Basic Exhibitor space DOES NOT include: electricity, internet connectivity, furniture rental, shipping, or storage costs. Those must be ordered separately via Freeman. Booth Only $6,500* (*Price increases to $7,000 after January 30, 2015) Discounted Booth with Platinum/Gold/Silver Sponsorship $3,250 Includes: 8 deep x 10 wide exhibit space (carpeted booth comes with table and tablecloth, 2 chairs, pipe and drape, trash can and pre-printed sign with your company name.) 2 full conference (includes access to meals, events, and conference sessions) 2 complimentary booth only registration (does not include access to meals or events) Opportunity to purchase additional full at the discounted price of $350 (includes access to meals and events) Company logo and link to company website from the conference website with 50 word company description Acknowledgement on mobile guide Acknowledgement as Wi-Fi joint-sponsor Our exhibit space sells out each year, so please secure your booth early! If you are interested in participating in PBS TechCon, please contact Naseem Hussain, PBS Director of Meetings & Events, at nhussain@pbs.org