SOLUTIONS SUMMIT. Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities. April 11-13, 2016 Gaylord Opryland Resort Nashville, TN

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1 SOLUTIONS SUMMIT Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities April 11-13, 2016 Gaylord Opryland Resort Nashville, TN

2 MEET YOUR GOALS AND PARTNER WITH PSDA PSDA is the largest trade association dedicated to growing the reseller channel for print, marketing, and business communications. PSDA creates an environment in which collaboration, education and networking opportunities drive business growth for all our members. 90% of 2015 exhibitors found the 2015 event valuable. 85% of 2015 attendees reported that they found a vendor, product or service that they plan to sell to their clients in the coming year. WHY PARTNER WITH PSDA? PSDA has listened and responded to our exhibiting partners by providing more opportunities to engage with quality distributor attendees through unique networking opportunities. This event features a show floor designed to increase the business-focused experience and valuable one-on-one conversations. Additionally, there will be facilitated interaction between peer group participants and exhibitors. With more than 400 distributor attendees ranging from sales specialists to CEOs, we provide the optimal setting for cultivating new and continuing existing relationships.

3 EXHIBITING Each Booth Includes: 10 x 10 booth, 8 high back drape, 3 high side rail, one 11 x 17 ID sign, one 6 x 30 high skirted table, two plastic contour chairs and one wastebasket. PSDA MEMBER RATE $3,100 NON-MEMBER RATE $4,100 (if space is available) Exhibitor Benefits Include: Access to Networking Game Night Exhibitor Orientation 5 booth staff badges Exhibitor Pre-event Webinar Training Featured listing in Online Supplier Directory Participation in exhibitor contest Pre-show Marketing Kit to promote your participation Pre-show attendee list (mailing address and phone number) Post show attendee list including addresses See website for full details on all exhibitor benefits Exhibit Schedule: You spoke, we listened! This year, the Peer Groups will have a staggered schedule. This will ensure steady traffic in the Exhibit Hall throughout the day and maximize your time to meet with attendees. MONDAY, APRIL 11 TH EXHIBITOR MOVE IN... 8:00 A.M. -4:00 P.M. NETWORKING GAME NIGHT... 5:00 P.M. 6:30 P.M. (Exhibitors are welcome to attend free of charge to connect with attendees.) TUESDAY, APRIL 12 TH EXHIBITOR ORIENTATION... 8:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. EXHIBIT HALL OPEN... 11:00 A.M. 5:30 P.M. EXHIBITOR MOVE OUT... 5:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M. OPTIONAL EVENING EVENT...6:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 TH OPTIONAL INNOVATION BREAKFAST... 8:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. EXHIBITOR MOVE OUT... 8:00 A.M. 12:00 PM NOTE: All times are subject to change. The P2P Solutions Summit is a great place to go to see all of your customers in one place. -Repacorp, Inc.

4 PREMIER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Sponsorships for 2016 are designed to further your engagement with attendees. These valuable opportunities provide a cost-effective way to target the influencers and decision makers you need to achieve your marketing and sales goals. Base Benefits: Each level includes a set of base benefits: (1) 10 x 10 Booth Space Premier Booth space selection Company listing, including contact information and description on the PSDA event website Attendee Bag Insert Two levels of Premier Sponsorship are available to fit your organization s needs: VIP EXPERIENCE SPONSORSHIP $12,000 Base Benefits Hosted Bar (Wine, Beer, or Specialty Cocktail) Participation in a Peer Group Panel Discussion 10 Minute Presentation to Each Peer Group Networking Game Night Sponsorship VIP Media Spotlight THOUGHT LEADERSHIP SPONSORSHIP $8,500 Base Benefits Innovation Breakfast or Optional Evening Event Sponsorship PSDA Editorial Exclusive Premier Sponsorship Details: 20 Minute Theater Presentation- This is your opportunity to present your products and services directly to distributor attendees in the Exhibit Hall. Each presentation will have input from our P2P Summit Planning Committee so you can get the best return on your investment with this time. Sponsored Dinner- Get invaluable one-on-one time between representatives from your company and potential (or current) customers while enjoying dinner at a local restaurant at one of our Dine-Around events. VIP Experience VIP Media Spotlight- Editorial content in the February issue of PS Magazine and the PSDA e-newsletter. Hosted Bar- Make your booth the place to be with a first come, first served choice of beverages from your booth during the Cocktail Hour event. You can choose from a specialty cocktail, wine or beer. Participation in Peer Group Panel- A representative of your company can participate in a choice of panels (first come, first served). Choose 2 from Principal/CEO, Experienced Sales or Entry-Level Sales Peer Groups. Thought Leadership PSDA Editorial Exclusive- Editorial content in the February issue of PS Magazine. Innovation Breakfast Sponsorship- Increase your visibility to attendees by introducing the speaker before the breakfast; also includes signage, chair drop and napkins. 20 Minute Theater Presentation Participation in a Peer Group 20 Minute Theater Presentation Participation in a Peer Group Optional Event Sponsorship- At the Tuesday night out in Nashville, get noticed by attendees with signage at the event and a chair drop in transit. 10 Invites for Sponsored Dinner 5 Invites for Sponsored Dinner Pre-Show and Post-Show Blasts Pre-Show Blast

5 BRAND AWARENESS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES $5,000 PEER GROUP WELCOME SPONSORSHIP Room Drop get your message delivered directly to each attendee s room and signage at the Peer Group Kick Off on Monday afternoon. Only 1 available. $7,500 MOBILE APP SPONSORSHIP Be the marquee sponsor of the P2P mobile app, including exclusive banner ads. Attendees rely on this go-to resource to plan their networking activities and make most of their time in the Exhibit Hall. Only 1 available. $3,500 RECHARGE/REFRESH LOUNGE Help attendees recharge with a branded mobile device charging station. Located in a high-traffic area, it will be a highly-visible structure in the Refresh Lounge in the Exhibit Hall. The lounge will feature your company s logo and a place to include your company materials for attendees to review as they wait for their device to charge. ENERGIZE ZONE Your company logo will be featured at a coffee and energy drink station. (Available to 3 companies) AISLE SIGN FLOOR DECALS Direct attendees to your booth by sponsoring the floor decal aisle signs. Only 1 available. ATTENDEE TOTE BAGS Assumes sponsor will provide. Only 1 available. LANYARDS Assumes sponsor will provide. Only 1 available. $900 ATTENDEE INSERTS Showcase your company s latest innovation, drive traffic to your booth or provide an exclusive offer to attendees by sponsoring an insert in the registration bag. Simply provide your pre-assembled marketing collateral, and PSDA will do the rest. All inserts must be approved by PSDA. $500 EXHIBITOR PACKAGE Only available to new exhibitors (must not have exhibited since 2013). Introduce yourself to P2P attendees by making yourself more visible. Package includes a New Exhibitor decal for your booth, a New Exhibitor listing in the Pocket Guide and a special pre-show blast to all registered attendees. Our experience in Chicago was energizing, informative, inspiring and exciting. This event exceeded my expectations and was well worth my time and investment. I can t wait for Nashville. -Donald Shores, Penny Press For more information on P2P 2016, please contact: Emily Marxer emarxer@psda.org Jimmy Lemos jlemos@psda.org

6 EXHIBIT SPACE CONTRACT April 11-13, 2016 Gaylord Opryland Resort Nashville, TN 1 MAIN BOOTH CONTACT TITLE FIRST-TIME EXHIBITOR? Yes No COMPANY NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP+4 PHONE FAX CELL PHONE 2 LOGISTICS CONTACT (IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE) PHONE 3 Sponsor Opportunities 4 (additional fees apply) Our company would like to participate as a sponsor. Our company is interested in advertising opportunities. Exhibit Space Request Please indicate your exhibit space requirements. Each company may book up to 2 booths. 10' x 10' member booth... $3,100 10' x 10' non-member booth... $4,100 10' x 20' member booth... $6,000 10' x 20' non-member booth... $8,200 We request that our booth space not be adjacent to the following competing firm(s): 5 Space Assignment Exhibit space will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis after Priority Points. PSDA reserves the right to reassign exhibit space upon notice to the Exhibitor. 6 7 Cancellation Policy Each cancellation of booth space must be made in writing. Cancellations by phone cannot be accepted. The booth fee is non-refundable and non-creditable. Acceptance of contract is contingent on remaining a PSDA member in good standing for Non-renewal of membership for 2016 may result in cancellation and release of booth space to a PSDA member, at the discretion of PSDA. Payment Information Full payment is due by October 20, Please see the Terms and Conditions for details and cancellation policy. Show Management will invoice following receipt of this application. Check payable to PSDA for full amount indicated is enclosed. PAYMENT AMOUNT $ Credit Card Payment (A link to pay online by credit card will be sent with your invoice. Please do not include credit card information on this contract.) For wire transfer or bank transfer details, please contact Catherine Perkins at cperkins@psda.org or By signing below, we have read, understand and agree to all of the Policies, Terms and Conditions of this document, which are hereby expressly incorporated herein. Additionally, I certify that I am authorized to legally bind and obligate the company listed on this form. COMPANY: To be completed by PSDA: DATE RECEIVED: BOOTH #: PRINT FULL NAME: PLEASE SIGN HERE: RECEIVED BY: PLEASE SEE NEXT PAGE FOR POLICIES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND INITIAL AT BOTTOM.

7 POLICIES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS SHARING OF EXHIBIT SPACE Exhibitors may not share, sublet or lease exhibit space to another company. Under no circumstances can two companies share a 10' x 10' or 10' x 20' booth space. HOSPITALITY SUITES Hospitality suites are available at the host hotel. Suites are available only to confirmed exhibitors. Suite sponsors are responsible for the hotel s per diem rate plus any incidental charges such as room service. Please contact Catherine Perkins at cperkins@psda.org for information. Exhibitors may not host functions during PSDA show hours or education sessions. EXHIBIT BOOTH DISPLAY LIMITATIONS All display structures and materials must be placed within the confines of your rented exhibit space. Set-up rules are contained in the Exhibit Service Manual. Exhibitors must take caution not to impair the line-of-sight of adjacent booths. Show Management reserves the right to make final determination about any necessary adjustments in displays to correct line-of-sight infractions. Each exhibitor is responsible for the cost of securing materials to cover any exposed and unfinished portions of their booth structure. ADVERTISING/CASH SALES AT THE HOTEL/EXHIBIT HALL Mass distribution of invitations, handbills, stickers, etc. outside of your booth area either by hired staff or your own personnel, is strictly prohibited. Any removal expenses incurred by Show Management due to any infraction of this rule will be billed to the offending exhibitor. Exhibitors may not make cash sales of any product at their booth. PROTECTION OF THE BUILDING Signs or displays may not be taped, posted, thumbtacked, nailed or otherwise affixed to any part of the venue outside of your rented exhibit space. LIABILITY Exhibiting companies hereby release, relinquish, discharge and agree to indemnify, defend, protect and hold harmless PSDA, its Initial RETURN FORM TO: I have read and agree to the above Policies, Terms and Conditions. Retain a copy of this form for your files. Return the original with your payment to: Print Services & Distribution Association PSDA Sales Lockbox # Solutions Center Chicago, IL Fax officers, directors, employees, and its agents from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, costs and expenses for injury, including death to persons, and any loss of or damage to property caused by, growing out of, or happening in connection with the use of or enjoyment by: the exhibiting company, it s management, personnel, guests or visitors, of the hotel and convention center facilities or equipment. The terms of this provision shall survive the termination or expiration of this Exhibit Space Contract. INSURANCE Exhibiting companies are responsible for insuring their own display/materials/personnel and associated equipment. Neither PSDA, its representatives, nor the venue may be held responsible for damage to or loss/destruction of displays/materials. All claims for any such loss, damage or personal injury are hereby waived by the exhibiting companies. PHOTO AND VIDEO RELEASE PSDA occasionally use photographs and videos of exhibitors and their booth personnel in promotional materials. By virtue of Exhibitor s participation in the show, Exhibitor, on behalf of its booth personnel, agrees to PSDA s use of such photographs and videos in any manner with no remuneration to Exhibitor or its booth personnel. FORCE MAJEURE, CANCELLATION If PSDA should be prevented or materially affected from conducting the show, cannot permit the Exhibitor to occupy this exhibit space due to circumstances beyond its control or determines not to offer the show at its sole discretion, PSDA will refund the Exhibitor the amount of the rental fee paid with no further obligation or liability to the Exhibitor. In all circumstances, PSDA shall notify the exhibitor at the earliest date possible of the circumstances preventing the show from being held. COMPLIANCE Exhibitor booths must be staffed at all times during regular show hours and will not be permitted to tear down before the show closes. Exhibitors shall abide by and observe all laws, rules and regulations of the federal, state and city governments, as well as the show facilities. AMENDMENTS These Policies, Terms and Conditions may be amended from time to time and are to be enforced as interpreted by Show Management. Any situation not covered by these Policies, Terms and Conditions is subject to determination of Show Management. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS I, the duly authorized representative of the above company, on behalf of said company, have read and agree to abide by the Policies, Terms and Conditions outlined in this contract and as they may be amended from time to time including the provisions on liability and insurance and the regulations detailed in the Exhibitor Service Kit. I have completed all sections of this form according to the instructions. I understand that violations of any of these regulations by my company are subject to disciplinary action as may be recommended by the Exhibitors Committee, including possible exclusion from future PSDA events.