AUGUST 5-7, 2016 OHIO THEATRE CLEVELAND, OH

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1 7TH ANNUAL WMC FEST REIGNITE YOUR POTENTIAL! AUGUST 5-7, 2016 OHIO THEATRE CLEVELAND, OH SPONSOR, PARTNER & ADVERTISER GUIDE PRESENTED BY

2 FOR THOSE WHO LIVE TO CREATE Thousands of artists and entrepreneurs will flock to Cleveland this August for three days of inspiration, motivation, and creation. Every step of the way, these thought-leaders, tastemakers and influencers will be engaging with the brands that support the WMC mission. Does this sound interesting to you?

3 WHAT IS WEAPONS OF MASS CREATION? Weapons of Mass Creation has emerged as the premier art and design conference in the Midwest, generating comparisons to renowned events like TED and SXSW, but appreciated for its authentic, grassroots personality. Created in 2010 by Go Media, an Ohio City based design and web development studio, the event s momentum has continued to snowball. Founded by artists for artists, the WMC goal is simple. Create. Share. Inspire. Applauded for a dedication to education, WMC Fest is committed to providing opportunities for attendees to grow, both creatively and personally, through keynote speaker presentations, interactive workshops, thought-provoking panels, art wars, and more. This year, we re thrilled to be hosting the event at The Ohio Theatre in PlayhouseSquare - a vibrant hub of entertainment, dining, business development, and culture, as well as the largest performing arts center in the United States outside of New York. The venue selection and event schedule aims to give an incredible experience and the most value for attendees. And it s all right here in the heart of downtown, Cleveland, Ohio. Weapons of Mass Creation has rightfully earned a name in the design community both locally and nationwide. We look forward to another successful year!

4 WHO ATTENDS WMC? Graphic Designers. Businesses. Illustrators. Web Designers. Students. Freelancers. Entrepreneurs. Musicians. Teachers. Photographers. Artists. Go Media fans. WMC brings attendees with various backgrounds, experiences, and demographics. More than 60% flock from other cities and creative hubs like NYC, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Portland. We also see attendees traveling in from as far as the UK and Australia. Our speakers, gallerists, and workshop leaders are as diverse as the audience. Attendees, organizers, and participants are considered trendsetters, taste-makers, influencers, brand advocates, super fans, and thought leaders in the community. Most are very influential on social media. WHY SUPPORT WMC? Weapons of Mass Creation is a $200,000 event that requires year round dedication and commitment. Sponsorship confirms your support of the design community and helps to keep the creative spirit alive. Sponsoring WMC Fest is an affordable way to get your brand in front of the super hip, creative class looking to learn more about innovative companies and products. Our attendees are extremely loyal to the folks who show support for the fest and creative community. In addition to helping offset overhead, sponsorship dollars are used towards travel stipends for the well known speakers and presenters who come from out of state. There are numerous ways to get involved to accommodate marketing budgets of all sizes! $300,000+ in economic impact 23,000+ Facebook Fans 19,000+ Twitter Followers QUICK STATS 23,000+ RSS Readers 10,000+ Web visitors per day 60,000+ Arsenal customers Speakers, Workshops, Bands, Vendors 1 Venue, 2+ Stages for 2 Days and 3 Nights 1,200+ Expected 2016 Attendance

5 Content Contributors

6 OTHER HAPPENINGS DIGITAL ART BATTLE 8 artists. 8 digital canvasses. 60 minutes. Impromptu theme. Who will bring home the belt this year? CLEVELAND STUDIO TOUR Tour the hippest creative studios in Cleveland with the help of Lolly the Trolley. Includes a boat ride. LIVE DESIGN PODCASTS Join some of the best design podcasts as they broadcast and record live from the venue. VENDOR VILLAGE 30 tables including printers, shirt makers, merch distributors, designers and artists, & agencies. MAKER STATIONS Interactive exhibits including 3D printers, button makers, t-shirt presses, and a sketch space. PORTFOLIO REVIEW Get honest feedback on your design, illustration, and motion graphics portfolios by top firms.

7 Main Stage Sponsors $15,000 Covers the costs of travel, hotel, and food for all of our WMC 7 speakers. Your brand will be featured on: The Star Plaza marquee which is seen by 75,000 commuters per day Logo on On-Stage banners, including all replay videos released Logo on all digital marketing including campaigns, blog and website, and highlight videos Full-page ad in prominent location in the program 12 x12 prominent space in the WMC Market Interview on The Go Media Podcast and Go Media Blog Frequent social media mentions to our 50k followers 15 tickets to Friday s VIP Mixer 15 tickets with VIP seating for talks 10 tickets to any workshop

8 This Year s Vendor Village is Sponsored by: Vendor Village Sponsor $10,000 Covers the cost of tables, chairs, pipe and drape, power, and wifi for WMC 7 Vendors Logo on Vendor Village banners Logo on all digital marketing including campaigns, blog and website, and highlight videos Full-page ad in the program 12 x12 prominent space in the WMC Market Interview on The Go Media Podcast and Go Media Blog Frequent social media mentions to our 50k followers 10 tickets to Friday s VIP Mixer 10 tickets with VIP seating for talks 5 tickets to any workshop

9 This Year s VIP is Sponsored by: VIP Party Sponsor $6,000 Covers the costs of food and supplies to make our VIP Party a very special one. Your brand will be featured on: Logo on our VIP Party signage Logo on all digital marketing including campaigns, blog and website, and highlight videos Half-page ad in the program Frequent social media mentions to our 50k followers 5 tickets to Friday s VIP Mixer 5 tickets with VIP seating for talks 6 table in the WMC Market

10 Ink Wars Co-Sponsor $3,000 Covers the cost of the ink, canvasses, supplies, and DJ for this WMC staple. Your brand will be featured on: Logo on Ink Wars banners Logo on all digital marketing including campaigns, blog and website, and highlight videos Half-page ad in the program 12 x12 space in the WMC Market Frequent social media mentions to our 50k followers 7 tickets to Friday s VIP Mixer 7 tickets with VIP seating for talks 5 tickets to any workshop

11 Workshop Sponsor $3,000 Covers the costs of travel, hotel, food, and supplies for WMC 7 workshop leaders. Your brand will be featured on: Logo on Workshop banners Logo on all digital marketing including campaigns, blog and website, and highlight videos Half-page ad in the program Frequent social media mentions to our 50k followers 5 tickets to Friday s VIP Mixer 5 tickets with VIP seating for talks 6 table in the WMC Market

12 This Year s Studio Tour is Sponsored by: Studio Tour Sponsor $3,000 Gives our attendees a big ol welcome to Cleveland by touring the best creative spots in town. Your brand will be featured on: Logo on all digital marketing including campaigns, blog and website, and highlight videos Half-page ad in the program 6 table in the WMC Market Frequent social media mentions to our 50k followers 3 tickets to Friday s VIP Mixer 3 tickets with VIP seating for talks

13 Community Sponsors $250-$2.5k Cover costs for printing, advertising, snacks and refreshments for our volunteers, attendee and VIP badges, goodie baskets for our content creators, video and audio recording for talks and workshops, and anything else that drops at the last moment. #WeAreWMC Sponsor $2,500 Small logo on the site and program guide 2 tickets to Saturday and Sunday 1 item in the WMC Tote Bags #RespectTheCraft Sponsor $1,500 Small logo on the site 1 ticket to Saturday and Sunday 1 item in the WMC Tote Bag Market Vendor $300-$750 Small logo on the site and program guide 2 Vendor Passes Included $750 = 12 x12 space (includes two 6 tables with linen) $300 = 6 table (includes one 6 table with linen) All spaces come with electricity, two chairs, pipe and drape, and wifi access. Venue withholds an 8.00% county sales tax and a 10% building commission on all sales. Small Business Special $500 Small logo on the site 1 ticket to Saturday and Sunday Swag Contributor $275 Small logo on the site 1 ticket to Saturday and Sunday Freelancer Special $250 Text link on the site 1 ticket to Saturday and Sunday

14 ALUMNI SUPPORTERS BECOME A SPONSOR We accept sponsorship payments via check to the address below. As soon as our venue and dates are announced, we ll add your logo to the site and you can start enjoying your sponsorship benefits. heather@wmcfest.com Phone: x239 Make checks payable to: WMC Fest 4507 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, OH 44102