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1 BUSINESS LEADER AWARDS BUSINESS LEADER TRAILBLAZERS BUSINESS LEADER ROUNDTABLES businessleader.uk.com

2 Business leader - The magazine for business and enterprise THAN WITH 30,000 READERS OF THE PRINT MAGAZINE AND 33,000 WEEKLY SUBSCRIBERS TO OUR E-NEWSLETTER BUSINESS LEADER MAGAZINE (BLM) CONNECTS AND INSPIRES MORE BUSINESS LEADERS ACROSS BRISTOL AND THE WEST OF ENGLAND ANY OTHER BUSINESS MEDIA.

3 22NDSEPTEMBER Now in its fourth year, the Business Leader Awards is firmly established as the most prestigious event in the business calendar. A who s who list of leaders in business, government and education come together for one spectacular night to celebrate extraordinary businesses and the entrepreneurs who lead them. With global icons like Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE, Lady Michelle Mone OBE, TV celebrity Gyles Brandreth and international supermodel Caprice, the Business Leader Awards is the must-attend business event of the year and is supported by the likes of Jaguar, NFU Mutual and NatWest Bank PLC. SPONSORSHIPOPTIONS Sponsoring the Business Leader Awards aligns your brand with excellence, innovation and success. It positions your business in front of the region s top business leaders, key influencers and emerging stars. The Awards offer enormous marketing, branding and sponsorship opportunities including: 2016 PRE-AWARDS MARKETING The marketing and promotion that each sponsor receives is enormous. We send out over 40 campaigns promoting the Awards including sponsor branding and logo between January 2016 and September The exposure this grants is incredible as our e-newsletter reaches 33,000 + senior directors, partners and managers in business and key influencers across politics, education and the arts. Direct mail We also send out fifteen separate direct mail campaigns including sponsor branding and logo. Awards entries We receive over 150 individual entries - from SMEs, mid-sized and corporate businesses from a wide-range of sectors. A team of independant judges is assembled to oversee the entries. Magazine Sponsors get consistent coverage both online and in the Business Leader Magazine; as well as external coverage in regional and national press and magazines. On the night You will also receive significant company branding on the night; a table of ten and one of your senior team will present an award. Promoting business and enterprise Business Leader Events 2016

4 PASTSPONSORS insightdata business is better with insight NORTH SOMERSET ENTERPRISE AGENCY soundscommercial your complete event partner Business Leader Events 2016 Promoting business and enterprise

5 HEADLINE SPONSORSHIP Headline sponsorship is an amazing opportunity for a business or organisation to become the official event partner and receive premium branding and sponsorship opportunities. In addition to category sponsorship, event partners and headline sponsors access the below: VIP table of 10 ( 110 ex VAT per ticket) 5 minute exclusive video produced by our in-house team VIP event access to event host Premium branding and sponsorship 5-10 minute company presentation at awards Official event partner 7,500 + VAT and other regional and national press Post-event marketing and extensive Drinks package CATEGORY SPONSORSHIP In addition to the marketing opportunities above, during the ceremony itself the award you are sponsoring will be announced in association with your company; and one of your senior management or team will be called to the stage to present the award. Category Sponsorship also includes: VIP table of 10 ( 110 ex VAT per ticket) Presentation of the award you re sponsoring 4,250 + VAT and other regional and national press Post-event marketing and extensive Drinks package CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION SPONSORSHIP The Champagne reception marks the start of the Gala Dinner and Awards. This high profile sponsorship opportunity gives you powerful brand exposure before, after and during the event. EVENT PROGRAMME SPONSORSHIP With a copy for every guest, and company branding on every page, the events programme is a powerful way of aligning your business with these prestigious awards. CHARITY CASINO SPONSORSHIP After-dinner networking also includes a Charity Casino. Now in its third year the casino raises thousands for charity and partners also receive the below: 3 VIP tickets ( 110 ex VAT per ticket) Full Zeus banner sponsorship promoting yourself as sponsor of Champagne Reception. Includes full company branding 3 VIP tickets ( 110 ex VAT per ticket) 3 VIP tickets ( 110 ex VAT per ticket) Zeus banner sponsorship promoting yourself as sponsor of Charity Casino Sponsors. Includes full company branding 2,500 + VAT and other local/regional press Post event marketing and extensive 2,500 + VAT and other local/regional press Post event marketing and extensive 2,500 + VAT and other local/regional press Post event marketing and extensive Promoting business and enterprise Business Leader Events 2016

6 BUSINESSLEADERTRAILBLAZERS THURSDAY23RDJUNE Trailblazer - noun: A person who blazes a trail for others to follow. A pioneer in any field of endeavour. Trailblazers are the extraordinary people who make things happen in business. They lead from the front, spot new opportunities and challenge convention. Now for the first time Business Leader Magazine will seek out the most talented Trailblazers from across the region and recognise their achievements. This is a groundbreaking, exciting event with unprecedented and publicity. We ll feature the elite who s who of South West business leaders the Trailblazers - in our April publication, with over 30,000 magazine readers. Then, on Thursday 23rd June, we ll host an exclusive champagne reception and fine dining event when the South West s Top 10 Trailblazers will be announced. Each of the top 10 will be interviewed and profiled in our July edition of Business Leader Magazine. BUSINESS LEADER TRAILBLAZERS 2016 TOP 10 ANNOUNCED Business Leader Events 2016 Promoting business and enterprise

7 BUSINESSLEADERTRAILBLAZERS SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS BLM Trailblazers is set to be the most talked about, exclusive network of high achieving business people and entrepreneurs in the South West. With unprecedented promotion, publicity and it is an incredible opportunity to promote your business to over 30,000 business leaders and associate your brand with excellence. PRE-AWARDS MARKETING Leading up to the event we will send over 30 s promoting the event- which includes sponsors branding and logo- between February and March Direct Mail We also send out multiple direct mail campaigns including sponsors branding and logo Magazine Sponsors will get full branding and consistent coverage online and in Business Leader Magazine, as well as external coverage in regional and national press and magazines. On the night Significant company branding on the night and also includes a VIP table of 10. MAINSPONSORSHIP Sponsorship includes best in class marketing campaign pre-event, all branding on the night, table of 10 and post marketing exposure across multiple South West channels. VIP table of 10 Brand included in high profile press, Extensive use of branding during the event itself Coverage and branding on Trailblazers website and regional press Inclusion In event video reel Post event marketing and extensive med Total Cost 3,000 + VAT Promoting business and enterprise Business Leader Events 2016

8 8 HOW WILL THE EVENT WORK? NOMINATIONS Nominate yourself, a colleague, supplier or customer, or other business associate that has proved outstanding in their field. Nominate as many people as you like at PRE-SELECTION PROCESS Business Leader Magazine will sift through the hundreds of nominations and based on votes and a screening process, we ll choose the most outstanding individuals to feature in our Trailblazers League. TRAILBLAZERS ANNOUNCED Business Leader Magazine will announce the BLM Trailblazers in the April edition, with a high profile feature that recognises individual achievements, and is circulated to over 30,000 BLM readers. 9 9 JUDGING A judging panel will meet to review all the Trailblazers, assess their achievements and select 10 individuals to feature in the BLM Trailblazers Top 10, as well as Trailblazer of the Year TRAILBLAZER DINNER On 23rd June 2016 we ll host an exclusive, VIP evening in Central Bristol with champagne reception and 4 course dinner a fantastic opportunity to meet the region s most outstanding achievers. TOP 10 ANNOUNCED The BLM Trailblazers Top will be announced at the Trailblazers dinner, as well as Trailblazer of the Year. WINNERS FEATURE The Top10 will be interviewed and profiled in Business Leader Magazine, with 30,000 readers as well as coverage in our Newswire with 28,000 subscribers. In addition, the winners will feature in PR stories circulated across the UK s national media. Promoting business and enterprise Business Leader Events 2016

9 ROUNDTABLE DEBATES2016 Led by our Business Leader Magazine editorial team, these early morning debates brings together a select group of leaders from a diverse range of sectors to discuss topical business issues covering a wide range of sectors. MAIN SPONSOR - 2,000 + VAT Main sponsorship of roundtable Roundtable published as double page spread in magazine Debate produced into video shoot Opportunity for sponsor to talk for 2-3 minutes in front of attendees Pop-up banner sponsorship and branding on the day Published online and covered in weekly e-newsletter High quality imagery Venue provided SCHEDULE March Property & Construction April Education & Skills April Mergers & Acquistions June Food & Drink June Insurance July South West Look Ahead September Recruitment October Finance For more information, contact the Business Development Team on or sam.clark@businessleader.uk.com Business leader - The magazine for business and enterprise 3 Bridgwater Court, Oldmixon Crescent, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 9AY T: F: E: editor@businessleader.uk.com businessleader.uk.com blmawards.co.uk blsummit.co.uk