SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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1 2017 ANNUAL 2017 ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PMBA invites your organization to join us for the 2017 Annual Conference in St. Louis, MO on. Get yourself in front an elite group of public media professionals who focus on strategy, sustainability, compliance, accounting, and human resources. With over 200 attendees, sponsorship at the Annual Conference is an effective marketing and relationship-building platform providing access to key decision makers and leaders in public media. Your organization will have the opportunity to engage customers with your products and services and improve your relationship with key players in the public media industry. MAY 30 JUNE 2, 2017 Hilton at the Ballpark Downtown St. Louis 1

2 What is PMBA? PMBA s community is vital to building a prosperous future for public media. As an active organization of over 1,000 station managers, finance leaders, human resources professionals and industry partners, our members lead the business operations of the public media industry. We advance the efficiency, effectiveness, and the economics of public media to empower, inform, and connect the community of PMBA professionals, ensuring the success and sustainability of public media for the national audience. About the Conference With over 200 attendees annually, sponsorship at the Annual Conference is an effective marketing and relationship building platform providing access to a wide range of audiences including general managers, CFOs, financial and business executives, HR professionals and a broad array of public media professionals representing the business operations of public media stations and organizations. Strengthen your relationships and improve your company s image, prestige, and credibility by supporting the 2017 Annual Conference an event tailored to the key business decision-makers whom you want to reach. Meeting Venue & Hotel The 2017 Annual Conference will take place at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, a vibrant hotel near Busch Stadium. Situated in the heart of downtown and only 20 minutes from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL), this central St. Louis, Missouri hotel is right next to Ballpark Village, within 100 yards of Busch Stadium and footsteps from the iconic St. Louis Gateway Arch. Experience stunning infield and arch views from your guest room. Enjoy sports, dining, entertainment and drinks at Ballpark Village Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark 1 South Broadway St. Louis, MO

3 Annual Conference Audience The Annual Conference has a complex mix of attendees, presenters, sponsors, and industry professionals who often include: Accountants Controllers Business Managers Chief Financial Officers Chief Operating Officers Directors of Finance Executive Directors Finance Directors General Managers Human Resources Directors Managing Directors Operations Directors And other top- and mid-level executives in business affairs, finance and operations. Area of Responsibility Licensee Type Resource Development 2% Consultant 4% Human Resources 6% Other 18% Executive Management 22% Radio 19% Television 17% Joint License 33% Financial 47% Non-License 29% PMBA knows that now, more than ever, companies must get the most from their sponsorship and marketing efforts. The sponsorship opportunities described here are designed to fit your individual business needs. If you are looking for opportunities that are not listed, please contact PMBA to discuss a customized sponsorship opportunity. 3

4 Conference Schedule at a Glance* TUESDAY, MAY 30 7:00am - 6:00pm 8:00am - 12:15pm 12:15pm - 1:15pm 1:15pm - 5:30pm 5:30pm - 6:30pm WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 8:00am - 5:00pm 9:00am - 10:30am 10:30am - 11:00am 11:00am - 12:15pm 12:15pm - 12:30pm 12:30pm - 1:45pm 1:45pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 3:15pm 3:15pm - 3:45pm 3:45pm - 5:00pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm THURSDAY, JUNE 1 8:00am - 5:00pm 8:15am - 8:45am 8:45am - 10:00am 10:00am - 10:30am 10:30am - 11:45am 11:45am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 1:15pm 1:15pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 2:45pm 2:45pm - 3:15pm 3:15pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 5:30pm 6:00pm FRIDAY, JUNE 2 8:00am - 11:30am 8:15am - 8:45am 8:45am - 10:00am 10:00am - 10:15am 10:15am - 11:30am 11:30am Registration Open Pre-Conference Workshop #1 Lunch On Your Own Pre-Conference Workshop #2 Newcomers Reception Registration Open Opening General Session & Keynote Refreshment Break Transition Break Networking Luncheon Transition Break Refreshment Break with Exhibitors Town Hall with CPB Welcome Event at Ballpark Village (offsite) Registration Open Continental Breakfast Refreshment Break with Exhibitors Transition Break Keynote Luncheon Transition Break Refreshment Break Membership Meeting Dine Arounds (various locations) Registration Open Continental Breakfast Refreshment Break Closing General Session & Keynote Conference Concludes *Schedule Subject to Change 4

5 Standard Sponsorship Benefits (included in all sponsorship levels): Logo in conference marketing messages and on the PMBA conference webpage with designation of your specific sponsorship level; Logo in conference onsite program, onsite signage, digital signage, and mobile app; Verbal recognition from the podium during prominent gatherings; and Sponsor ribbons for all participants attending on behalf of your company. TITLE EDUCATION SPONSOR - $25,000 Benefits and Recognition (Exclusive) Exclusive sponsor of the PMBA Keynote Luncheon and Underwriter of the 2017 PMBA Conference; Opportunity for a corporate representative to make two (2) minutes of introductory remarks at the Keynote Luncheon; Logo recognition on a co-branded premium give-a-way item distributed to all conference attendees as they check-in at registration; Ten (10) conference registrations; One (1) prominently placed table-top display (includes 6-foot table and two chairs); One (1) pre- and post-conference communication sent on sponsor s behalf to PMBA membership (marketing messages must be approved by PMBA and sent via ); One (1) premium placed full-page advertisement in the conference program; Roster of opt-in attendees sent post-conference to include name, company, address and phone; Banner ad on the PMBA website for 90 days (pmbaonline.org) with a link to your homepage; Opportunity to submit an article for PMBA Statements e-newsletter; and PROGRAM DIRECTOR SPONSOR - $20,000 Benefits and Recognition (Exclusive) Exclusive sponsor of the Offsite Special Event for conference attendees taking place on the evening of Wednesday, May 31; Opportunity for a corporate representative to make two (2) minutes of remarks at the PMBA Special Event or closing Town Hall Session on Wednesday; Logo recognition on the food stations and branding throughout the special event; Logo recognition on a co-branded premium give-a-way item distributed to all conference attendees as they check-in at registration; Six (6) conference registrations One (1) prominently placed table-top display (includes 6-foot table and two chairs); One (1) premium placed full-page advertisement in the conference program; One (1) pre- or post-conference communication sent on sponsor s behalf to PMBA membership (marketing messages must be approved by PMBA prior to distribution); Roster of opt-in conference attendees sent post-conference to include name, company, address and phone; Banner ad on the PMBA website for 60 days (pmbaonline.org) with a link to your homepage; Opportunity to submit an article for PMBA Statements e-newsletter; and 5

6 BROADCAST SPONSOR - $10,000 Benefits and Recognition (Opening Keynote - SOLD Closing Keynote - Available) Sponsor of the Opening Keynote or Closing Keynote; Opportunity for a corporate representative to make two (2) minutes of introductory remarks at your sponsored event; Opportunity to provide a handout at the tables as a take-a-way for conference attendees during your sponsored event; Three (3) registrations to attend the conference; One (1) table-top display (includes 6-foot table and two chairs); One (1) full-page advertisement in the conference program; Banner ad on the PMBA website for 30 days (pmbaonline.org) with a link to your homepage; and (This package may be upgraded to Executive Producer Level if additional sponsorship items are added to package such as scholarship sponsorships or premium give-away items) DIGITAL MEDIA SPONSOR - $7,500 Benefits and Recognition (Exclusive) Sponsor of the official PMBA Conference Mobile App; Logo recognition on the splash page of the mobile app, which is seen by all conference attendees when the app is launched. One (1) scheduled Push Notification distributed at the time of your choice during the conference; One (1) rotating banner ad within the mobile app; Enhanced company listing with logo and product description; Two (2) registrations to attend the conference; One (1) table-top display (includes 6-foot table and two chairs); One (1) full-page advertisement in the conference program; and 6

7 PRODUCER SPONSOR - $7,500 Benefits and Recognition (Two Available) Sponsor of the Newcomers Reception (Tuesday evening) or Networking Luncheon (Wednesday afternoon); Opportunity for a corporate representative to make two (2) minutes of introductory remarks at your sponsored event; Two (2) full conference registrations; One (1) table-top display (includes 6-foot table and two chairs); Opportunity to provide a branded item to conference attendees at your sponsored event; One (1) half-page advertisement in the conference program; and DIRECTOR SPONSOR - $3,500 Benefits and Recognition Your choice of one (1) sponsorship opportunity: (first-come, first served) Non-exclusive sponsor of the Refreshment Breaks (30 minutes each, four total) Exclusive sponsorship of one (1) Networking Breakfast (30 minutes each, two total) Two (2) full conference registrations; One (1) table-top display (includes 6-foot table and two chairs); One (1) half-page advertisement in the conference program; and HONOR ROLL SPONSOR - $1,750 or HONOR ROLL PLUS* - $2,500 Benefits and Recognition Your choice of one (1) opportunity: *Honor Roll PLUS includes both opportunities One (1) table-top display (includes 6-foot table and two chairs) One (1) full-page advertisement in the conference program One (1) full conference registration; and SCHOLARSHIPS Many PMBA members are challenged by limited resources in their pursuit of gaining the very resources they need to better manage their stations. To help members experience the difference the PMBA Annual Conference has made for so many others, please consider providing a PMBA scholarship to cover registration and travel costs. If you re interested in providing a scholarship for individuals to attend the 2017 PMBA Conference, please complete the form on the next page and indicate the type of scholarship you would like to provide Scholarship or Partial Scholarship. In recognition for your companies generosity, PMBA will provide logo acknowledge on the conference webpage, onsite program and signage. Companies may support additional conference attendees with a full scholarship ($2,000) which will provide airfare, hotel and conference registration for one applicant or a partial scholarship ($1,000) which will provide conference registration for one applicant. PREMIUM GIVE-AWAY ITEMS TOTE BAG SPONSOR - $6,500 Includes co-branding on the official conference tote bag and HONOR ROLL PLUS Sponsorship benefits. PADFOLIO SPONSOR - $6,500 Includes co-branding on the official conference padfolio and HONOR ROLL PLUS Sponsorship benefits. *If you re interested in providing an alternative premium give-a-way item, please let us know. 7

8 SPONSORSHIP COMMITTMENT FORM PLEASE OR FAX THE COMPLETED FORM TO: Marlena Turner, Manager, Fundraising & Sponsorship at or Mail payment to: PMBA, 7918 Jones Branch Dr., Suite 300, McLean, VA Please select the sponsorship level you are committing to: TITLE EDUCATION SPONSOR - $25,000 PROGRAM DIRECTOR SPONSOR - $20,000 BROADCAST SPONSOR - $10,000 DIGITAL MEDIA SPONSOR - $7,500 PRODUCER SPONSOR - $7,500 DIRECTOR SPONSOR - $3,500 HONOR ROLL PLUS SPONSOR - $2,500 HONOR ROLL SPONSOR - $1,750 PREMIUM GIVE-A-WAY ITEMS TOTE BAG SPONSOR - $6,500 PADFOLIO SPONSOR - $6,500 SCHOLARSHIPS Full Scholarship to attend the 2017 PMBA Conf. - $2,000 (includes: Transportation, hotel, & registration) Partial Scholarship (Registration Only) - $1,000 Primary Contact Information: Name: Title: Company: Address: City, State, ZIP: Phone: Preferred Website URL: Fax: Payment Information: Please invoice me. Check enclosed (payable to PMBA). Please charge the amount of $ to my: Amex Visa MasterCard Discover Card #: Exp. date: Sec Code: Cardholder s Name: Signature: Your signature signifies your commitment to pay for all sponsorships as stipulated herein. Cancellation & Payment Policy: This document serves as a contract. All sponsorship requests are final. Execution of this commitment form signifies assumption of legal responsibility to pay for all requests as stipulated on the form. Payment must be made in U.S. dollars drawn from a U.S. bank. Refunds: No refunds will be made for sponsorship fees. Tax information: PMBA is a tax-exempt organization as described in 501 (c)(3) tax ID number ADA Regulations: In compliance with ADA regulations, PMBA will take all reasonable steps to ensure that Americans with disabilities are given equal and reasonable opportunity to participate in the program. For further information, please contact PMBA Events Department at