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The Sixth Annual Retail Marketing ExpoWe will continue with last year’s expanded exhibit hall – 30,000 square feet – with more vendors, increased networking opportunities including a continental breakfast and end-of-day “Connect@RME.” The floor will be filled with exhibitors showcasing products, services and ideas to increase the power and performance of advertising, technology and marketing solutions. Again this year, we will be bringing attendees an unparalleled keynote luncheon speaker/program. The Expo will draw attendees from the Greater Richmond MSA including Amelia, Caroline, Charles City, Charlottesville, Chesterfield, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, King and Queen, King William, Louisa, New Kent, Powhatan, Prince George, Sussex, Ashland City, Colonial Heights City, Hopewell City, Petersburg City and Richmond City.
Title Sponsor – Sponsor will receive the following unique opportunities to market to all attendees: opportunity to offer welcoming remarks to kick-off the show; dominant logo visibility and recognition on all printed and electronic materials; dominant position of logo on signs throughout the entire show; dominant position of logo in Retail Marketing Expo program; dominant position of logo in Expo section of RMA web-site; recognition by the RMA in any news coverage received on the Expo; logo recognition on Expo attendees’ gift bags; 2 - 10’x10’ connecting Expo booths in prominent location in Expo hall; 7breakfast or luncheon seminar tickets; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/10.
Registration Sponsor – Registration Sponsor will receive: logo recognition on event signs; logo placement in Expo program; logo recognition on Expo attendee’s gift bags; logo 1 - 10’x10’ Expo booth; 8 breakfast tickets; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/10.
Graphic Design Sponsor – Graphic Design sponsor will provide detailed graphics for all aspects of the Retail Marketing Expo. Sponsor will receive: sponsorship recognition on event signs; recognition on RMA website; recognition in Expo program; recognition in RMA newsletter and e-news; database of all exhibitors and attendees; 1 - 10’x10’ Expo booth; 2 breakfast tickets; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/10.
Website Sponsor - Website sponsor will receive prominent logo placement on the Retail Marketing Expo Website, which has its own address and is accessible from the Retail Merchants Website. Every time someone seeks details about the trade show, information on exhibitors, prices and availabilities of marketing opportunities – they will see your sponsorship logo and have hyperlink access directly to your own website. Sponsor will receive: sponsorship recognition on event signs; recognition on RMA website; recognition in Expo program; recognition in RMA newsletter and e-news; database of all exhibitors and attendees; 1 - 10’x10’ Expo booth; 1breakfast or luncheon seminar ticket; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/10.
Printing Sponsor – Printing sponsor will provide (2) attendee solicitation pieces – quantity 10,000 total, (1) booth solicitation piece – total 1,000 and program printing – total 1500. Sponsor will receive sponsorship recognition on event signs; recognition on RMA website; recognition in Expo program; recognition in RMA newsletter and e-news; database of all exhibitors and attendees; 1 - 10’x10’ Expo booth; 3 breakfast tickets; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/10
Sign Sponsor – Sign sponsor will provide signs to include, but not limited to, Entrance, Entrance Tower, Directional(s), Sponsors, Seminars, Registration Kick-Panels, etc. Sponsor will receive: sponsorship recognition on event signs; recognition on RMA website; recognition in Expo program; recognition in RMA newsletter and e-news; database of all exhibitors and attendees; 1 - 10’x10’ Expo booth; 2 breakfast tickets; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/10.
Mailing Sponsor – Mailing sponsor will provide for sorting and mailing of 10,000 attendee solicitation and 1,000 exhibitor solicitation mail pieces. Sponsor will receive: sponsorship recognition on event signs; recognition on RMA website; recognition in Expo program; recognition in RMA newsletter and e-news; database of all exhibitors and attendees; 1 - 10’x10’ Expo booth; 1 breakfast ticket; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/10
Audio and Video Services Sponsor – Sponsor will provide audio visual systems to meet the RMA’s requirements. Typical needs have included, but are not limited to, podium microphone and sound system, and two large screens. Sponsor benefits: recognition in the invitation; recognition in event promotional materials; sponsor recognition in Retail Partners and/or e-news, and on the association’s website: www.retailmerchants.com. Additional benefits include verbal and printed recognition of the a/v company’s audio visual contributions as well as a posted link to the company’s web site on the RMA and Richmond.com sites; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/10.
Photography Sponsor – Sponsor will provide a photographer for the event. Sponsor will receive: sponsorship recognition in event programs; recognition in event promotional materials and signs at the event; recognition in Expo program; sponsor recognition in Retail Partners and/or e-news, and on the RMA website; 1 breakfast or luncheon seminar ticket; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/10.
Gift Bag Sponsor – Gift bag sponsor will provide bags for each Expo attendee which would include the logos of the top tier Retail Marketing Expo sponsors. Sponsor will receive: named sponsorship recognition on sponsor signs; recognition in Expo program; logo recognition on Expo attendee’s gift bags; 1 - 10’x10’ Expo booth; 1 breakfast ticket; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/10.
Promotional Display Sponsor – Sponsor will produce promotional displays to be used as centerpieces at the First Friday Forums and other locations; logos of sponsors to be attached to surfboard and other displays as agreed upon.. Sponsor benefits: 1 10 X 10 exhibit booth, recognition in the invitation; recognition in event promotional materials; sponsor recognition in Retail Partners and/or e-news, and on the association’s website: www.retailmerchants.com; 1 breakfast ticket; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by
Breakfast Sponsor – Sponsor will receive the following unique opportunities: opportunity to have ¼ page write up on your company in the program; recognition at the event; recognition on all printed and electronic materials; recognition on signs throughout the entire show; logo in Retail Marketing Expo program; recognition in Expo section of RMA web-site; recognition by the RMA in any press releases sent to media; 1 - 10’x10’ Expo booth in prominent location in Expo hall; 3 breakfast tickets; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/10 Networking Reception Sponsor – The Retail Marketing Expo concludes with an exciting Connect@RME event. Sponsor will receive: sponsorship recognition on all reception/networking signs; recognition in Expo program; recognition on event signs; recognition on RMA website; recognition in RMA newsletter and e-news; 1- 10’x10’ Expo booth; 1 breakfast ticket; opportunity to greet and interact with all Connect@ event; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/10. Database of attendees. Accounting Works Platinum Sponsor – Sponsor will receive the following: dominant logo visibility and recognition on all printed and electronic materials; dominant position of logo on signs throughout the entire show; dominant position of logo in Retail Marketing Expo program; dominant position of logo in Expo section of RMA web-site; recognition by the RMA in any news coverage received on the Expo; logo recognition on Expo attendees’ gift bags; 2 - 10’x10’ connecting Expo booths in prominent location in Expo hall; 5 breakfast tickets; database of attendees; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/10.
Gold Sponsor - Sponsor will receive the following: dominant logo visibility and recognition on all printed and electronic materials; dominant position of logo on signs throughout the entire show; dominant position of logo in Retail Marketing Expo program; dominant position of logo in Expo section of RMA web-site; recognition by the RMA in any news coverage received on the Expo; logo recognition on Expo attendees’ gift bags; 1 - 10’x10’ connecting Expo booths in prominent location in Expo hall; 6 breakfast tickets; database of attendees; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/10.
Silver Sponsor - Sponsor will receive the following: dominant logo visibility and recognition on all printed and electronic materials; dominant position of logo on signs throughout the entire show; dominant position of logo in Retail Marketing Expo program; dominant position of logo in Expo section of RMA web-site; recognition by the RMA in any news coverage received on the Expo; logo recognition on Expo attendees’ gift bags; 1 - 10’x10’ connecting Expo booths in prominent location in Expo hall; 5 breakfast tickets; database of attendees; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/10.
Bronze Sponsor– Sponsor will receive the following unique opportunities to market to all attendees: opportunity to bring in ATM’s for transactions throughout the day; opportunity to provide information on checking/banking in Expo bags and at keynote breakfast and Connect@RME; introduce keynote speaker ( Hugh Gouldthorpe, Owens & Minor); dominant logo visibility and recognition on all printed and electronic materials; dominant position of logo on signs throughout the entire show; dominant position of logo in Retail Marketing Expo program; dominant position of logo in Expo section of RMA web-site; recognition by the RMA in any news coverage received on the Expo; logo recognition on Expo attendees’ gift bags; 2 - 10’x10’ connecting Expo booths in prominent location in Expo hall; 10 breakfast tickets; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/10.
Breakfast Table Sponsor – 10 seats @ $280.00– Sponsor will receive the following: table of 10 in preferred location, signage on table, listing in the event program if received prior to printing deadline.
Keynote Speaker Sponsor – Sponsor will receive the following opportunities to market to the breakfast attendees: opportunity to have 1/4 page write up on your company in the breakfast program; logo visibility at the breakfast event; recognition on all printed and electronic materials; recognition on signs throughout the entire show; recognition in the Retail Marketing Expo program; recognition in the Expo section of the RMA website; recognition by the RMA in any press releases sent to media; 1 10’x10’ Expo booth in prominent location in Expo hall; complimentary breakfast tickets for 3 individuals; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/10.
RME Patron Sponsor - Sponsor will receive the following: dominant logo visibility and recognition on all printed and electronic materials; dominant position of logo on signs throughout the entire show; dominant position of logo in Retail Marketing Expo program; dominant position of logo in Expo section of RMA web-site; recognition by the RMA in any news coverage received on the Expo; logo recognition on Expo attendee’s gift bags; 1 - 10’x10’ connecting Expo booths in prominent location in Expo hall; 2 breakfast tickets; database of attendees; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/10. Media Relations Network Longwood University - College of Business and Economics Greater Richmond Convention Center RH Business Solutions Team Bembry AFLAC Arrived Media Kitchen Crafters and Bath & Appliance Solutions
Seminar Sponsor– Sponsor will receive: sponsorship recognition on event signs; recognition on RMA website; recognition in Expo program; recognition in RMA newsletter and e-news; database of all exhibitors and attendees; named sponsorship of one of the Expo’s three “Fast Forward Seminars” held adjacent to the Expo Hall; 1 - 10’x10’ Expo booth; opportunity to greet/welcome seminar attendees from the stage on behalf of your company; opportunity to introduce your seminar’s speaker; 1 breakfast ticket; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/10.
Wireless Internet Sponsor– Sponsor will receive the following: dominant logo visibility and recognition on all printed and electronic materials; dominant position of logo on signs throughout the entire show; dominant position of logo in Retail Marketing Expo program; dominant position of logo in Expo section of RMA web-site; recognition by the RMA in any news coverage received on the Expo; logo recognition on Expo attendee’s gift bags; 1 - 10’x10’ connecting Expo booths in prominent location in Expo hall; 2 breakfast tickets; database of attendees; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/10.
Parking Sponsor – Parking Sponsor will receive: logo recognition on all reception/networking signs; logo placement in Expo program; recognition on invitation; logo recognition on Expo attendee’s gift bags; 1- 10’x10’ Expo booth; 2 breakfast tickets; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/10.
*The RME will provide all sponsors who are exhibitors a sign to place in their booth stating their sponsorshipcontribution. |
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