Join us for the PBS Technology Conference in April April 13-15, 2016 The Mirage, Las Vegas, NV

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1 Join us for the PBS Technology Conference in April 2016 April 13-15, 2016 The Mirage, Las Vegas, NV

2 Sponsorship Timeline And Important Dates To Remember: Friday, January 29 Deadline To Secure Sponsorship And Exhibit Space Monday, February 22 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 13 Conference Day 1 Afternoon Exhibitor Set-up (exact timing TBD) Afternoon Sessions Thursday, April 14 Conference Day 2 Breakfast in Exhibit Hall Morning Sessions (includes 30-minute break) Luncheon Afternoon Sessions (includes 30-minute break) Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall Friday, April 15 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 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 registrations Platinum: $35,000 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 registrations

4 Sponsorship Packages: Gold Level : $20,000 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 registrations Access to the attendee list after the event Silver Level: $10,000 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 50% discount for Exhibit Hall booth Two complimentary full conference registrations

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 29, Booth discount is not valid with these add-on opportunities. Wi-Fi Sponsor $15,000 At events like ours, Wi-Fi is a must have! With this sponsorship, our attendees will only have you to thank for getting what they want: FREE Wi-Fi. Immediately upon connecting to the conference network, users will see your name on the splash page. You can use that branded splash page to create a memorable first impression, including notes to attendees and information about your presence at the conference. You ll also have a special Wi-Fi Sponsored By banner and link to your website on the mobile app, premium placement on signage displayed throughout the conference area, on the conference website, and on the rotating slides prior to and after each general session, as well as a special thanks from the main stage. Don t miss your chance to claim this highly-soughtafter sponsorship. Mobile App Premium Sponsor $10,000 Achieve maximum exposure on our mobile show guide. Your logo will appear as an icon on the main navigation page of the mobile app and will be viewed by all visitors. Customize the information available to viewers behind that icon: your website, a list of products, special offers, booth information, etc. Enjoy premium placement at the top of our sponsor and exhibitor list and a free Mobile App Banner Ad (see below). We will also mention your company as a sponsor everywhere we advertise our mobile app. 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. Conference Bag Exclusive $10,000 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. You will also receive the opportunity to provide one complimentary insert. Mobile App Banner Ads $2,000 (5 available) Mobile banner ads are effective, interactive, and ecofriendly. Increase your exposure, spread your message, and increase foot traffic to your booth. The interactive sponsor banner is located at the bottom of the app s main menu screen. As users browse the app, these rotating ads get lots of screen time! Clicking on a banner ad directs users to a sponsor page with a customizable image, name and description, and a More Info link to additional information a PDF or webpage.

6 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 29, Booth discount is not valid with these add-on opportunities. Conference Notebook $8,000 Notebooks are branded with your company logo and used daily by attendees for session notes. Agenda at a Glance $6,000 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 $6,000 Highly visible lanyards with your company logo are worn daily by all attendees for sessions, meals, and events. Luggage Tag $6,000 Tags with your company logo will be distributed to all attendees and can be attached to any bag for easy identification. Charging Stations (2 included) $3,000 Your company will be acknowledged on signage and on our website as exclusive 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. 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. Promo 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 promotional item or one paper insert. 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, digital, and traffic communities. This year s Exhibit Hall will be 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 welcome 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 $7,000* (*Price increases to $7,500 after January 29, 2016) Discounted Booth $3,500 (with Platinum Plus/Platinum/Gold/Silver Sponsorship ) 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 registrations (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 registrations at the discounted price of $400 (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

8 Summary of Sponsor and Exhibit Opportunities: Platinum Plus Sponsor $50,000 Platinum Sponsor $35,000 Gold Sponsor $20,000 Silver Sponsor $10,000 Wi-Fi Sponsor $10,000 Conference Bag Exclusive $10,000 Mobile App Premium $10,000» Mobile App Banner Ads $2,000 (5 available) Conference Notebook $8,000 Agenda at a Glance $6,000 Conference Lanyard $6,000 Luggage Tag $6,000 Charging Stations (2 included) $3,000 Breakout Room Signage $2,000 Promo Materials in Conference Bags $1, Exhibit Booth Only $7,000» Exhibit Booth Discount $3,500 (with Plat/Gold/Silver 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