The Pyrotechnics Guild International, Inc. presents a BOOM & a Blast

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2 The Pyrotechnics Guild International, Inc. presents a BOOM & a Blast The Pyrotechnics Guild International s 2013 Convention will be held from Saturday, August 10th through Friday, August 16th, 2013 at Cooper s Lake Campground in Slippery Rock, PA.

3 Seven Days of Seminars, Training and Fireworks, Fireworks and More Fireworks Fireworks enthusiasts who love to watch, study, legally build and shoot pyrotechnic devices will spend the week the at BOOM & a Blast at Cooper s Lake Campground. Over 500 PGI members will attend the week long event learning about new products, safety issues and so much more. It s the annual event where everyone involved in the fireworks business comes to exchange ideas and build new relationships. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights, join more than 25,000 fireworks fans per night as they gaze into the sky at the greatest fireworks displays ever launched in western Pennsylvania light the heavens.

4 "BOOM & a Blast" Media Sponsor $50,000 We are working with some of the most powerful media partners in the region to advertise the BOOM & a Blast fireworks shows. As the media sponsor, more than $125,000 in media value. You will receive the following media benefits: KDKA TV promotions - $75,000 Major television promotions with KDKA TV 100 commercials (30 & 15 second spots) starting on (TBD) Online Advertising - $7,500 on-line banner ads starting on (TBD) Showcase Pittsburgh - $3,500 Promotional messages will run during the shows What s On Tonight - $5,000 More than 50 promotional messages 5 second promos to run from (TBD) Social Media - $10,000 A social media push will begin on (TBD) Television production value - $10,000

5 "BOOM & a Blast" Media Sponsor Armstrong Cable TV Promotions: $5,000 Minimum of 1,600 commercials running on all cable programming including ESPN, History, CMT, A&E, Fox News, CNN and more. The commercials will air on Armstrong systems in Butler, Zelienople, Cranberry, Grove City, Slippery Rock, Connellsville, Meadville and Boardman, OH, reaching over 145,000 households. Armstrong Cable Radio Promotions: $2,500 Armstrong will produce Public Service Announcement s that will be included with the radio buy in the Butler area. Armstrong Cable Outdoor: $1,000 Armstrong will design and post billboards 4-6 weeks prior to the "BOOM & a Blast" event on at least four of its Lamar-contract board locations. Two of these locations will be in Butler County and two will be in neighboring counties. Armstrong Cable Online: $1,500 Armstrong will provide a banner ad and link to the Jeep Festival home page on ArmstrongMyWire.com and will promote the event via one e- mail blast to subscribers in appropriate areas, to be mutually determined.

6 The Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau will also advertise the Boom & a Blast event in a wide range of publications and websites. Ohio Magazine Pittsburgh Magazine Butler County Official Visitors Guide "BOOM & a Blast Other Media Outlets (Pyrotechnics Guild International) In addition to advertising, we are working closely with the media to get the story out throughout the region. We ve already had stories appear in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Tribune Review, Butler Eagle and on TV news broadcasts on KDKA, WPXI and WTAE. Our team will continually push stories to the media to keep the Boom & a Blast in front of the public.

7 "BOOM & a Blast" Sponsorships 1. Golf Cart Sponsorship Over 30 PGI members and staff volunteers zip around the grounds for 10 days in carts. Your sponsorship fee will include your company logo prominently displayed on each cart. Your sponsorship will be read by a professional announcer to thousands of show attendees each display night. Platinum Level $2,500 Logo on the front of the cart, an announcement and contact message in the program book. 2. PGI Seminar Series Sponsor You can sponsor the 20 seminars that will take place during the week. Your company logo will be displayed in the classrooms on 18 x 24 poster boards. Exclusive Sponsorship: $2,000 Your company will be the only sponsor Partner Sponsorship $1,000 There will be up to three sponsors 3. Class C Sales Hospitality Events Sponsor Twice during the week, we will host a catered buffet for the PGI members in conjunction with the Class C Sales vendors. Virtually every PGI member attends. Get your logo in front of 2,000 PGI member attendees. You can distribute your marketing materials and coupons to the PGI members. Exclusive Sponsorship: $2,000 Only one exclusive sponsorship available Partner Sponsorship $1,000 There will be up to three sponsors 4. Afterglow Nights & Auction Sponsors After an exciting day of shooting, our PGI members get together to enjoy a few drinks and snacks and share stories at the Afterglow. This is a great way to get in front of members. Platinum Sponsor - $2,500 - Logo will appear on a banner on the front of the facility - Your company s name will be included in public announcements - Contact message will appear in the program book Gold Sponsor - $1,500 - Logo will appear on a banner on the front of the facility

8 "BOOM & a Blast" Sponsorships 5. BOOM & a Blast Fireworks Extravaganza Sponsors - $3,000 per night On Wednesday, Thursday & Friday nights, more than 20,000 fans will enjoy the best fireworks shows of the year. Each night a different fireworks company will entertain you with their best pyrotechnic shows. Your sponsorship will include: - An infield banner - A listing in the program booklet - Your message will announced on show nights - You will receive one free PGI membership and 20 tickets to what one of the fireworks shows (Wednesday, Thursday or Friday) Exclusive Sponsorship of One Night - $3,000 Partial Sponsorship of One Night (up to three company logos) $1,500 each - You will receive one free PGI membership and 10 tickets to one of the fireworks shows - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday - A listing in the program booklet 6. Sponsor the Super String Crane - $2,000 - SOLD The Super String sponsorship is a highly attended event. PGI takes 85 feet of firecrackers, a crane lifts them into the air and you ll get to light the exhibit for everyone to enjoy. Your sponsorship will include: - Your banner will be suspended from the crane that lifts the superstring. Every eye in the house will be watching your banner as the announcer thanks you for your support. - You will receive one free PGI membership and 10 tickets to the Finale and the option of lighting the string. 7. Afterglow Beer Garden Sponsorship - $2,500 The Afterglow Beer Garden is the ultimate outdoor place to enjoy a beverage and a snack. Over 500 people will stop in before, during and after the nightly shows. Your sponsorship includes: - A banner in the Beer Garden - Signage at the entrance to the Beer Garden - A listing in the program booklet with your logo - A public announcement made to the entire audience each show night

9 "BOOM & a Blast" Sponsorships 8. Audio Sponsor - $2,000 It takes a sophisticated audio system to play choreographed music loud enough to be heard over the break of fireworks shells bursting. Your sponsorship will include: - Logo banner - Your company will be publicly announced during the events many times during the day - Contact message in the program booklet 9. Gerry Gits Challenge - $2,000 The PGI competition team lost a very special member in 2007, Chief Judge Gerry Gits. To honor Gerry's contributions, the PGI judges have decided to rename the Judges Challenge competition as the Gerry Gits Challenge and the prize to be the Gerry Gits Memorial Trophy. Your sponsorship will include: - Your company name will be included as the presenting sponsor Gerry Gits Challenge presented by XYZ Company. Your logo will be displayed in the infield and in the program booklet - Your company will be publicly announced during the events 10. Competition Sponsor - $2,000 Fireworks enthusiasts have a chance to compete against other pyro-techies. They will produce a variety of fireworks and compete against others. This event attracts large crowds. Your sponsorship includes: - Your logo will be on signs within the competition area - Sponsor will be given a behind the scenes tour of the competition shooting line - Contact message in the program booklet 11. Thursday Night Rocket Rodeo Sponsor - $2,000 This is the perfect event for Rocketeers. Amateur rocket makers compete against each to create and display their rockets. It s one of the best events to attend but is only open to PGI members. Your sponsorship benefits include: - Your logo will appear on the Rocket Rodeo banner - You will receive one free PGI membership - You ll have a behind the scenes seat to enjoy the massive flight of rockets that will be launched on Thursday night. - Your company s name will be announced at the rocket line

10 "BOOM & a Blast" Sponsorships 12. Banquet Sponsor - $2,500 On Friday afternoon, join the PGI members at the Annual Banquet where the awards for the competitors are presented. It is a fun occasion with a buffet dinner preceded by a social hour. Everyone wants to know who will be the Grand Master. Your sponsorship will include: - Logo on the banquet sign - Two tickets to the banquet - Four tickets to the Friday night Finale show 13. Manufacturing Tent Sponsor - $2,500 Watch pyro-technicians manufacture fireworks in front of your eyes. You ll learn how they pack their shells to produce the beautiful effects and colors that you love. Your sponsorship will include: - Your logo will be displayed outside the Manufacturing Tent for PGI members to see - You will receive one free PGI membership - Your company will be listed in the program booklet - You will receive a guided tour of the Manufacturing Tent where you will see fireworks being built for the shows during the week. 14. PGI Lanyard Sponsor - $2,000 Put your logo on every lanyard worn by all PGI members during the convention. It s one of the best ways to ensure our members learn about your company. Your sponsorship includes: - Your company will be listed in the program booklet - Your company s name will be announced throughout the week - You will receive one free PGI membership - 20 tickets to the show (what show)

11 15. Boom & a Blast Ticket Sponsor - $2,500 Put your logo on the back of every ticket purchased for the Boom & a Blast fireworks shows. Ticket buyers will purchase their tickets online through ShowClix and be able to print the tickets at home using their computer and printer. Your sponsorship includes: - Your name and logo will be used in advertisements and promotions - Your logo and message will be printed on the back of every Boom & a Blast ticket - Your company will be listed in the program booklet as the Ticket Sponsor - Your company s name will be announced throughout the week at the event - Your logo will appear on the Boom & a Blast page - 20 tickets to one of the four fireworks shows during the week

12 For more information about sponsorships, call: Eddie Hostetter Marketing Manager, PGI Jack Cohen President, Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau Jim Lauteri JKLauteri, Brand & Sports Marketing Tom Rooney The Rooney Sports & Entertainment Group