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1 2018 ANNUAL 2018 ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PMBA invites your organization to join PMBA for the 2018 Annual Conference in Long Beach, CA on, May 29- June 1, We invite you to join an elite group of public media professionals focusing on strategy, sustainability, compliance, accounting, and human resources at their stations. 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 29 JUNE 1, 2018 Hilton at Long Beach California QNCBPOMJOF PSH ] 4QPOTPSTIJQ 0QQPSUVOJUJFT ] $POUBDU CMBXSFODF!QNCBPOMJOF PSH 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. What is Public Broadcasting? Public broadcasting includes radio, television and other electronic media whose primary mission is public service. Funding comes from a variety of sources including grants from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, major gifts from individuals, audience donations and membership as well as support from underwriting by foundations and businesses ranging from small shops to corporations. A majority of the stations are operated as notfor-profit corporations. 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 2018 Annual Conference an event tailored to the key business decision makers whom you want to reach. Meeting Venue & Hotel The 2018 Annual Conference will take place at the Hilton Long Beach. The Hilton Long Beach hotel is conveniently located next to the World Trade Center and in the center of the business district. Take a walk along the beautiful beach situated one mile away. Unwind in the spacious pool, or book a sightseeing tour to discover the hidden treasures of Long Beach. Hilton Long Beach 701 West Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA

3 Annual Conference Audience The Annual Conference has a diverse mix of attendees, presenters, sponsors, and industry professionals who 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, organizations must get the most from their sponsorship and marketing efforts. PMBA s Annual Conference provides direct access to a wide range of audiences including decision makers at public media stations and related organizations. 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 29 7:00am - 5:30pm Registration Open 8:00am - 12:15pm Pre-Conference Workshop #1 12:15pm - 1:15pm Lunch On Your Own 1:15pm - 5:30pm Pre-Conference Workshop #2 5:30pm - 6:30pm Newcomers Reception WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 8:00am - 5:00pm 9:00am - 10:30am opportunity) 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 5:00pm - 6:00pm Exhibitors 7:00pm - 10:00pm Registration Open Opening General Session & Keynote (sponsorship Refreshment Break Transition Break Networking Lunch (sponsorship opportunity) Transition Break Refreshment Break with Exhibitors General Session (Town Hall with CPB) Welcome Reception with Dine-around (various locations) THURSDAY, MAY 31 7:30am - 5:00pm Registration Open 8:15am - 8:45am Continental Breakfast 8:45am - 10:00am 10:00am - 10:30am Refreshment Break with Exhibitors 10:30am - 11:45am 11:45am - 12:00pm Transition Break 12:00pm - 1:15pm Lunch Keynote 1:15 pm - 1:30pm Transition Break 1:30pm - 2:45pm 2:45pm - 3:15pm Refreshment Break with Exhibitors 3:15pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 5:30pm Membership Meeting 6:00pm Special Event Activity FRIDAY, JUNE 1 8:00am - 11:30am 8:15am - 8:45am 8:45am - 10:00am 10:00am - 10:15am 10:15am - 11:30am 11:30am *Schedule subject to change Registration Open Continental Breakfast Refreshment Break Closing General Session & Keynote Conference Concludes 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 2018 PMBA Conference; Opportunity for a corporate representative to make two (2) minutes of introductory remarks at the Keynote Luncheon; Logo recognition on an item provided by sponsor to distribute 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 PROGRAM DIRECTOR SPONSOR - $20,000 Benefits and Recognition (Exclusive) Exclusive sponsor of the Offsite Special Event for conference attendees planned for the evening of Wednesday, May 30; Opportunity for a corporate representative to make two (2) minutes of remarks at the PMBA Special Event; 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 and six (6) tickets to the PMBA Special Event; 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 5

6 EXECUTIVE PRODUCER SPONSOR - $15,000 Benefits and Recognition (Exclusive) Exclusive sponsor of the PMBA Welcome Reception; Opportunity for a corporate representative to make two (2) minutes of welcome remarks at the reception; Four (4) full conference registrations; One (1) prominently placed table-top display (includes 6-foot table and two chairs); One (1) pre- or post-conference communication sent on sponsor s behalf to PMBA membership (marketing messages must be approved by PMBA and sent via ); Roster of opt-in 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; One (1) premium placed full-page advertisement in the conference program; Opportunity to provide a premium branded item to conference attendees during the Welcome Reception; NETWORKING LUNCHEON OR NEWCOMERS RECEPTION - $5,000 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. DIGITAL MEDIA SPONSOR - $5,000 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) prominently table-top display (includes 6-foot table and two chairs); One half-page advertisement in the conference program. One (1) full-page advertisement in the conference program; and Standard sponsorship benefits as detailed above. 6

7 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) 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. 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 Standard sponsorship benefits as detailed above. BANNER PLACEMENT Only available for current sponsors and exhibitors on first come first serve basis Banners: March - $500 Banners: April - $500 Banners: May - $500 Banners: June - $500 *Prices subject to change 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 2018 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. PREMIUM GIVE-AWAY ITEMS TOTE BAG SPONSOR - $5,000 Not just another tote bag...introducing the new Swag Bag Sponsorship! Your brand is put in the hands of every attendee at our annual PMBA Conference. LANYARD SPONSOR - $5,000 Exclusive Branding on the lanyard provided to each conference attendee. ROOM KEY CARD SPONSOR- $5,000 Exclusive branding on the room key card provided to each registered guest at the conference hotel. PADFOLIO SPONSOR - $5,000 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 select the sponsorship level you are committing to: TITLE EDUCATION SPONSOR - $25,000 PROGRAM DIRECTOR SPONSOR - $20,000 EXECUTIVE SPONSOR - $15,000 NETWORK LUNCHEON - $5,000 NEWCOMER RECEPTION - $5,000 DIGITAL MEDIA SPONSOR - $5,000 DIRECTOR SPONSOR - $3,500 HONOR ROLL PLUS SPONSOR - $2,500 HONOR ROLL SPONSOR - $1,750 PREMIUM GIVE-A-WAY ITEMS TOTE BAG SPONSOR - $5,000 PADFOLIO SPONSOR - $5,000 LANYARD SPONSOR - $5,000 ROOM KEY SPONSOR - $5,000 SCHOLARSHIPS 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