Sponsorship Brochure

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1 August Anaheim, CA

2 What is APCO 2013? APCO 2013 is the largest gathering of the public safety communications community in North America. Attendees come to this event to discover new products, equipment and technologies and there is simply no better platform for you to promote awareness of your brand to your target audience. CONNECT With over 5,000 exhibitors and attendees who participate in the APCO Conference, opportunities to connect are endless. Innovate Experience innovation first-hand at APCO Take a look at the innovative ways you can promote your brand and reach attendees through sponsorships. Accelerate Gain business leads and add to your brand awareness by reaching thousands of consumers at one time in one place. Table of Contents Advertising Special Events Conference Visibility...7 On -Site Visibility Specialty Items...11 Awards & Apparel...12 Sponsorship Levels Increase Your Exposure Maximize the return on your investment and put your brand in front of thousands of show attendees. Optimize your experience at APCO 2013 by securing one or more of our sponsorships. To become a sponsor, APCO Corporate Partner or for additional information, contact Lisa C. Williams at williamsl2@apcointl.org or call ext For additional information about APCO 2013, visit

3 ADVERTISING Conference Ad Conference Website Banner Ad Know Before You Go Attendee Ads $2,000/per SOLD! Your ad will be displayed in an that goes out to registered conference attendees. The purpose of this is to inform attendees about what they need to know before they go to APCO Availability is limited to one sponsor advertisement per and two s are currently scheduled. Conference Website Banner Ad $2,500/month (May - August SOLD!) Display your ad on the home page of the APCO 2013 website with a link back to your website. This page receives over 200,000 plus visits from January to August. Conference Ads Public Safety Communications the Official Magazine of APCO International Contact for pricing Reach thousands of potential customers before, during and after the Conference. Several opportunities are available for you to purchase an ad in the magazine and with your purchase, you are guaranteed to be included in the Show Preview at no additional charge. Program Guide Advertising Contact for pricing Place your ad in the official APCO 2013 program guide each attendee is given a program guide and it is with them throughout Conference. Program Guide Bellyband PSC Magazine OCTOBER 2012 VOLUME 78 NUMBER 10 $1,500/per x 125 pixels $2,000/per x 240 pixels Your ad will be displayed in an that goes out to over 50,000 contacts. The purpose of these s is to promote the Conference and provide updates on speakers, programming, events, etc. Availability is limited to one sponsor per and 16 s are currently scheduled. $6,700 SOLD! Draw attention to your organization by sponsoring the bellyband wrapping the official APCO 2013 program guide. pg 3 APCO 2013 August Anaheim, CA

4 ADVERTISING Pocket Guide Custom Graphics $15,000 SOLD! Place your advertisement on the back of this quick-reference guide to the show and exhibit hall on the back. Folds down to the size of a business card. These are very popular with attendees and everyone gets one. Your booth will be highlighted on exhibit floor plan. You Are Here Kiosk Advertising The You Are Here kiosks are interactive maps placed throughout the Convention Center to help attendees navigate their way around the Convention Center and Exhibit Hall. Attendees can search for an exhibitor by product or company name, pull up the schedule-at-a-glance, read detailed descriptions of sessions, get walking directions and much more. Take advantage of the highly visible advertising opportunities with these options: Custom Graphics $600 Includes full graphic right-hand side ad and graphic exhibitor page banner. Category Owner $1,200 (3 per category) Graphics package above and premium positioning in category of choice. Company Search Page $1,500 (6 available) Graphics package and logo on company search page. Top Map Logo $2,000 (6 available) Graphics package and company logo on main page. Category Owner Company Search Page Top Map Logo pg 4 APCO 2013 August Anaheim, CA

5 SPECIAL EVENTS Opening General Session $40,000 SOLD! This is the kick off to the entire Conference! Your logo will be seen by thousands as the sponsor of the Opening Session and you have the opportunity to introduce the keynote speaker. Gain recognition in marketing materials promoting the Opening General Session. The APCO Block Party $50,000 Sponsor the event that will leave attendees in awe! This outside event will feature food, drinks and spectacular entertainment that attendees will remember for a long time to come. Sponsor will have the opportunity to make brief remarks and introduce the entertainment. The sponsor will be recognized on all marketing materials promoting the event, website and on-site signage. Annual Blue & White Gala $30,000 SOLD! A special event at APCO 2013, where attendees enjoy dinner and live entertainment. The sponsor has the opportunity to make brief comments and recognition includes your logo on table tent cards and on marketing materials promoting the Gala. Distinguished Achievers Breakfast $30,000 SOLD! All attendees are invited to attend the breakfast where several awards are given recognizing the achievements of those in the industry as well as a keynote speaker. Recognition includes logo on the table tent cards and on marketing materials promoting the Breakfast. Presidential Reception $10,000 SOLD! This prestigious reception is by invitation only and takes place right before the Blue & White Gala and acknowledges the hard work and contributions of the outgoing President. The sponsor has the opportunity to make brief remarks and introduce the outgoing President. Annual Golf Tournament $10,000 Welcome attendees as they start the tournament and make remarks during the luncheon when the winners are recognized. Sponsors have prominent visibility prior to and during the tournament. Sponsors receive two complimentary hole sponsorships and one complimentary foursome. 80% of Conference attendees have a role in the purchase decision at their organizations and 75% have the final say. pg 5 APCO 2013 August Anaheim, CA

6 SPECIAL EVENTS Golf Tournament Hole $500/golf hole $850/golf hole & foursome Showcase your company logo during the Annual Golf Tournament. Sponsor can include promotional items for participants. Food for Thought Luncheon $7,500 SOLD! Sponsor has the opportunity to welcome attendees and introduce the keynote speaker. Recognition also includes logo on table tent cards. and on marketing materials promoting the Luncheon. Executive Council Dinner $7,500 SOLD! This is your chance to network with industry leaders and be recognized as the sponsor of this event. Broadband Committee Reception $5,000 SOLD! Get your company in front important decision makers by sponsoring the Broadband Committee Reception. New Attendee Orientation $7,500 Your company representatives can welcome new APCO Conference attendees and potential new customers. Sponsor will be recognized on signage and in the program guide. International Meet & Greet $7,500 SOLD! Host a meet and greet for the international attendees and get to know potential customers outside of the U.S. The sponsor will have visible recognition before and during the event, as well as the opportunity to make remarks during the event. Past Presidents & Life Members Luncheon $5,000 (Pending) Enjoy a great lunch with APCO Past Presidents and Life Members. The sponsor has the opportunity to make brief remarks during the luncheon and recognition includes your logo on table tent cards and marketing materials promoting the Luncheon. AFC Advisors Appreciation Luncheon $5,000 SOLD! This special occasion was design to recognize AFC advisors for all of their hard work and dedication. PSAP Tours $2,500/per tour Your company will be highlighted on the transportation to and from the local PSAP. Company representatives are welcome to ride along and address the group. pg 6 APCO 2013 August Anaheim, CA

7 Conference Visibility Registration Package $40,000 SOLD! Each attendee receives a lanyard to hold their badge. Have your company logo displayed on the lanyard as well as prominently displayed on registration kiosks. Shuttle Buses $25,000 Display your message on the Conference shuttle buses that will provide transportation for attendees to and from the Convention Center to selected hotels, PSAP Tours and the Golf Tournament. Hot Spot Packages $15,000/Convention Center SOLD! This is a great way to attract attendees to an area with your logo. The Convention Center package includes a seating area, wireless internet, charging station, two signs and a graphics wall. $8,000/Marriott The Marriott package includes a seating area, charging station and a sponsor graphics wall. Attendee Bag Stuffers $800/Exhibitor $1,600/Non-Exhibitor On average we give out 5,000 attendee bags a great opportunity for you to have your marketing collateral reach everyone at APCO Mobile App $15,000 An app that you can download from the itunes store will be available at APCO 2013 attendees this year that is guaranteed to make their experience more enjoyable. Become the official sponsor of the Conference app! Booth Profile on APCO TV Contact for pricing APCO TV is the official TV station of the Conference that will be shown on screens throughout the Convention Center as well as on a dedicated channel in selected hotels. Schedule-at-a-Glance Wall $10,000/Convention Center $10,000/Marriott $18,000/Convention Center & Marriott Display your logo and booth number prominently on the daily schedule-at-aglance wall that will be placed in a high visibility area of the headquarter hotel and Convention Center. Attendees will use this as a tool to see each day s activities and the wall will be displayed Sunday through Wednesday. pg 7 APCO 2013 August Anaheim, CA

8 On-Site Visibility Convention Center Hanging Banners $4,000/each Promote your booth location and get noticed daily with hanging banners throughout the Convention Center. The banners are 20 feet by 5 feet. *Contact for available locations. Floor Decals $2,000/each Increase your visibility with floor decals that will be placed in a main aisle in the Exhibit Hall. Hanging Banners & Floor Decals Package $5,000 Attendees can look up and down and your logo will be what they see. Get the best bang for your buck with this package deal. *Contact for available locations. Exhibit Hall Aisle Sign $20,000 SOLD! Help attendees locate where they need to go when navigating through the Exhibit Hall and promote your company at the same time. APCO Information Desk $7,500 SOLD! Have your logo displayed on the APCO Information Desk where attendees come for information about the city and the Conference. Refreshment Break $7,500/each Host a refreshment break in the Exhibit Hall during exclusive Exhibit Hall hours and have your logo displayed on signage and napkins. Exhibit Hall Receptacle Wraps $6,500 SOLD! Have your brand located throughout the Exhibit Hall and on an item that attendees will use over and over again. Escalator Runners $5,000 SOLD! Your message will be the center of attention with a runner down the middle of escalators in the Convention Center. Exhibit Hall Column Wrap $3,500/each Wrap your brand around large columns located in the Exhibit Hall. Convention Center Column Wrap $3,000/each (2 available) Wrap your brand around columns in the Convention Center for everyone to see. Exhibit Hall Entrance Signage $15,000/each (2 available) Display your message on each side of the Exhibit Hall entrance that attendees will walk through as they enter and exit the Exhibit Hall. These will be placed at the entrance of Hall B and C. Stairs $6,500/per staircase This unique opportunity allows you to place your message/logo on each step of a staircase. pg 8 APCO 2013 August Anaheim, CA

9 On-Site Visibility Convention Center/Hotels Convention Center Internet Lounge in the Exhibit Hall $20,000 Attendees visiting the Exhibit Hall can take a break in the lounge furnished with comfortable seating and laptops for attendees to use. The sponsor will have visible signage in the lounge and recognition in the program guide. Additional signage opportunities are available for the sponsorship. Attendee Lunch Vouchers $25,000/day (2 available) Attendees receive $10 lunch vouchers each day to be used at food outlets located in the Exhibit Hall. Promote your company and your booth number on the vouchers. Sponsor will be recognized on the APCO 2013 website and in printed materials as well as signage near the food outlets. Door Clings $1,000/each SOLD! Have your company logo be the first thing attendees see as they walk into the Convention Center. Hotels Elevator Signage $17,000/Clarion Cover the outside lobby doors of six elevators. Welcome Stations $3,500/per hotel Welcome attendees with a refreshment and snacks when they enter the hotel lobby. Sponsorship includes signage at the Marriott, Anabella, Sheraton and Clarion hotels. A company representative must be available and sponsors are responsible for food and beverage. This sponsorship is only available Sunday and Monday. Inside Banners/Signs $2,500/Anabella Hotel $2,500 /Sheraton Hotel $1,000/Clarion Hotel Banners and/or signs will be displayed prominently in the contracted hotels. Massage Booth $5,000 SOLD! Attendees will stop by your booth and receive a complimentary massage and relax. 51% said that their primary reason for attending the 2012 Conference was to see new products and developments. pg 9 APCO 2013 August Anaheim, CA

10 On-Site Visibility Hotels Outside Banners $35,000/Marriott $3,500/Clarion Banners will be displayed prominently outside of contracted hotels. Column Wraps $3,500/Sheraton (2 available) $3,500/Clarion (2 available) Wrap your brand around columns in these hotels for everyone to see. Lobby Floor Decal $2,500/Clarion Place your logo in the lobby of the Clarion Hotel. Window Clings $900/Marriott (6 available) SOLD! $1,000/Clarion (8 available) Have your logo displayed throughout the contracted hotels. Light Boxes $2,800/ Marriott (6 available) Lighted boxes in the passageway from the Marriott hotel lobby to the ballroom and meeting rooms will display your message/ logo. Hotel Key Cards $9,500 per Hotel SOLD! Promote your company to attendees as soon as they check in. Room Drops $6.50/inside hotel room $4.00/outside hotel room Extend your reach by having a promotional item or piece of literature delivered directly to attendees staying at the host hotels. Newspaper Wraps $7.50/room per day at the Marriott ($11.25 on Sunday) $2.00/room per day at the Anabella $5.00/room per day at the Sheraton Wrap your message around a newspaper that will be delivered to attendee guest rooms at the Marriott, Anabella and Sheraton. Plasma Screen Display $2,500/Marriott (Saturday Wednesday) Your ad will be displayed on plasma screens that are placed around the headquarter hotel where you can remind attendees where to find you in the Exhibit Hall. Customized Napkins for the Hotel Restaurants/Bars $5,000/Marriott (Sunday Wednesday) $3,500/Sheraton (Sunday Wednesday) $2,500/Anabella (Sunday Wednesday) Prominently display your brand on napkins in the hotels restaurants and bars. Napkins are included in the price. pg 10 APCO 2013 August Anaheim, CA

11 Specialty Items Attendee Bags $40,000 SOLD! Each attendee receives a bag at Conference with their registration. The bag will have your logo on it and is carried around during Conference as well as when they get home. Sponsor also receives one bag stuffer. Conference Notebooks $10,000 What better way to leave an impression than by adding your logo and booth number to the APCO 2013 notebooks. These are one of the few items that attendees carry with them throughout Conference and take home afterward. Rated a favorite by APCO 2012 attendees! Pocket Guide $15,000 SOLD! Place your ad on the back of this quick reference guide to the show and exhibit hall. All attendees receive a pocket guide and your booth will be highlighted on the exhibit floor plan that folds out. Water Bottles $10,000 Go green by sponsoring attendee water bottles that can be refilled at the water stations. Sponsor will have their logo printed on 5,000 water bottles. Water Bottles & Water Stations Package $12,000 Sponsor both the water bottles and water stations and double your exposure throughout the Conference. Signage will be placed on water stations in convention center common areas. Luggage Storage $10,000 This is a great way to get your logo in the hands of attendees! The sponsor will be given luggage identifiers to give to attendees who visit their booth. Attendees can then present the luggage identifier to receive complimentary storage of one item. Sponsor will be recognized in the program guide and at the luggage storage area. 52% of Conference attendees are more likely to make a purchase from companies that are sponsors. pg 11 APCO 2013 August Anaheim, CA

12 Awards & Apparel Awards Horizon Award $10,000 The intent of this award is to acknowledge the efforts of communications centers that have proactively assessed and met the technological and operational needs of their center, employees and service population. PSAP Awards $5,000/each Six PSAP Awards are presented to public safety communications personnel who have demonstrated the highest levels of personal and professional conduct and performance in the line of duty. The sponsor representative is invited to the PSAP Award Breakfast and is onstage while the award is presented. Award Categories Apparel Conference Committee Apparel $5,000 What better advertising than to have the APCO 2013 Committee wear shirts with your brand on it. Volunteer Shirts $8,000 Its hard to miss the hardworking volunteers who standout thanks to their unique shirts. Public Safety Communications 2013 Center Director of the Year Public Safety Communications 2013 Information Technologist of the Year Public Safety Communications 2013 Radio Frequency (Rf) Technologist of the Year SOLD! Public Safety Communications 2013 Telecommunicator of the Year SOLD! Public Safety Communications 2013 Line Supervisor of the Year Public Safety Communications 2013 Trainer of the Year SOLD! Public Safety Communications 2013 Team Award of the Year 41% of attendees were first-timers in pg 12 APCO 2013 August Anaheim, CA

13 Sponsorship Levels Gain recognition by becoming a diamond, platinum, gold, silver or bronze sponsor. The levels are determined by the total number of sponsor dollars you are investing. There are limited diamond, platinum and gold level sponsorships available - so we urge you to act quickly before they are gone. Outlined below are the additional benefits you receive with each sponsorship level. APCO 2013 sponsors will receive one priority point per $2,500 dollars spent in sponsorships toward their 2014 booth selection. Diamond Level $75,000 SOLD OUT! 10 tickets to all ticketed events Meeting room during the Conference VIP table for 10 at the Closing Dinner VIP table for 10 at the Distinguished Achievers Breakfast Session/product demo in the Presentation Theater in the Exhibit Hall One session in the professional development track One 30-second booth profiles to run on APCO TV played in host hotels and monitors throughout the Convention Center One floor decal Two banners collectively recognizing Diamond Sponsorship Recognition on the sponsorship page in the program guide Complimentary full-page, color ad in the program guide Recognition with booth profile in the program guide One item placed in the registration packets given to all registered attendees Pre- and post-conference attendee list Recognition in the Conference Wrap-Up issue of Public Safety Communications magazine the official magazine of APCO International Company acknowledged prominently on APCO 2013 website Company acknowledge as Diamond Sponsor wherever sponsors are collectively listed Platinum Level $50,000 (1 available) 10 tickets to all ticketed events VIP table for 10 at the Closing Dinner VIP table for 10 at the Distinguished Achievers Breakfast Banner collectively recognizing Platinum Sponsorship Recognition on the sponsorship page in the program guide Complimentary half-page, color ad in the program guide Recognition with booth profile in the program guide One item placed in the registration packets given to all registered attendees Pre- and post-conference attendee lists Recognition in the Conference Wrap-Up issue of Public Safety Communications magazine the official magazine of APCO International Company acknowledged prominently on APCO 2013 website Company acknowledge as Platinum Sponsor wherever sponsors are collectively listed The number of tickets to ticketed events is based on your sponsorship level. Benefits are subject to change. pg 13 APCO 2013 August Anaheim, CA

14 Sponsorship Levels Gold Level $25,000 (1 available) 6 tickets to all ticketed events Recognition on the sponsorship page in the program guide Complimentary fourth-page, color ad in the program guide Recognition with booth profile in the program guide One item placed in the registration packets given to all registered attendees Pre- and post-conference attendee list Recognition in the Conference Wrap-Up issue of Public Safety Communications magazine the official magazine of APCO International Company acknowledged prominently on APCO 2013 website Company acknowledge as Gold Sponsor wherever sponsors are collectively listed Bronze Level $5,000 Recognition on the sponsorship page in the program guide Recognition with booth profile in the program guide Recognition in the Conference Wrap-Up issue of Public Safety Communications magazine the official magazine of APCO International Company acknowledged prominently on Conference website Company acknowledge as Bronze Sponsor wherever sponsors are collectively listed Silver Level $10,000 4 tickets to all ticketed events Recognition on the sponsorship page in the program guide Recognition with booth profile in the program guide Pre-Conference attendee list Recognition in the Conference Wrap-Up issue of Public Safety Communications magazine the official magazine of APCO International Company acknowledged prominently on APCO 2013 website Company acknowledge as Silver Sponsor wherever sponsors are collectively listed Become a Sponsor Today Take advantage of the number of opportunities to gain maximum exposure while at APCO 2013 public safety communications premiere event. This year we are in Anaheim and expect a high attendance and energetic atmosphere. Be part of this event and become a sponsor today! To become a sponsor or to learn more about the APCO Corporate Partner Program, contact Lisa C. Williams at williamsl2@apcointl.org or call ext For additional information about APCO 2013, visit pg 14 APCO 2013 August Anaheim, CA