Retail Marketing Expo
“Where Advertising, Media & Technology Meet”
August 5, 2008
Attendance = 1,000 +
The Fourth Annual Retail Marketing Expo - We 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, 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 - Limited to 1 @ $7,500 – 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; 7 luncheon seminar tickets; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/08; (SOLD 2008 LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY)
Luncheon Sponsor – Limited to 4 @ $900 – Sponsor will receive the following unique opportunities to market to luncheon attendees: opportunity to have ¼ page write up on your company in the luncheon program; recognition at the luncheon 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 luncheon seminar tickets; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/08; (2 SOLD 2008 MERCHANT CARD SERVICES, and DOMINION PAYROLL SERVICES)
Luncheon 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. SOLD 2008 RBS LYNK
Keynote Speaker Sponsor - Limited to 4 @ $900 – Sponsor will receive the following opportunities to market to the luncheon attendees: opportunity to have 1/4 page write up on your company in the luncheon program; logo visibility at the luncheon 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 web-site; recognition by the RMA in any press releases sent to media; 1 10’x10’ Expo booth in prominent location in Expo hall; complimentary luncheon seminar tickets for 3 individuals; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/08.
(4 SOLD 2008 EASTERN VIRGINIA BANK, PLAY N TRADE, PLEASANTS HARDWARE, AND FOREST CITY COMMERCIAL GROUP)
Platinum Sponsor – Limited to 1 @ $5,000– 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 luncheon seminar tickets; database of attendees; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/08. (SOLD 2008 GATEWAY/BANK OF RICHMOND)
Gold Sponsor – Limited to 3 @ $4,000 - 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; 4 luncheon seminar tickets; database of attendees; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/08.
Silver Sponsor – Limited to 4 @ $3,000 - 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; 3 luncheon seminar tickets; database of attendees; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/08.
Bronze Sponsor – Limited to 5 @ $2,000 - 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 luncheon seminar tickets; database of attendees; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/08. (COMCAST BUSINESS)
Seminar Sponsor - Limited to 2 @ $1,500 – 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 luncheon seminar ticket; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/08. ( 2 SOLD 2008 – PAYCHEX AND S&K MENSWEAR )
Networking Reception Sponsor Connect@RME – $5000 or 6 @ $825 – 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 luncheon seminar ticket; opportunity to greet and interact with all Connect@ event; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/08. Database of attendees. (6 SOLD 2008 - CENTRAL VIRGINIA BANK, PEOPLES TAX & BUSINESS SERVICES, SELECT FINANCIAL PARTNERS, GRAPHICS 3, BNI (Business Network Intl) AND Town PLANNER)
Continental Breakfast Sponsor - 2 @ $750 – The Continental Breakfast Sponsor is one of the most appreciated Expo supporters because they underwrite coffee & breakfast snacks for the Expo show staff, the exhibitors and the morning attendees. 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 luncheon seminar ticket; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/08; opportunity to greet attendees at the Continental Breakfast. (2 SOLD 2008 – AMS RETAIL SOLUTIONS AND BOOMER LIFE MAGAZINE)
Bottled Water Sponsor - $2,500 – This much sought after marketing tool allows Sponsor the opportunity to provide attendees with free bottled water with sponsor’s logo and/or message. 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 luncheon seminar tickets; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/08. (SOLD 2008 – PROMOTIONAL CONSIDERATIONS)
Parking Sponsor - $2,800 – 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 luncheon seminar tickets; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/08. (SOLD 2008 – GLENBURNIE REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER)
Printing Sponsor - $3,000 (cash or in-kind) – 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 luncheon seminar tickets; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/08. (SOLD 2008 – ZOOOM)
Mailing Sponsor - $1,500 (cash or in-kind) – 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 luncheon seminar ticket; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/08. (SOLD 2008 – MAILING SERVICES)
Photography Sponsor - $1,000 – 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 luncheon seminar ticket; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/08. (SOLD 2008 – ROBERT THOMAS PHOTOGRAPHY)
Sign Sponsor - $2,000 (cash or in-kind) – 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 luncheon seminar tickets; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/08. (SOLD 2008 – SIGN CRAFTERS)
Graphic Design Sponsor - $5,000 (cash or in-kind) – 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 luncheon seminar tickets; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/08. (SOLD 2008 – ELECTRIC INK)
Registration Sponsor - $12,000 – 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 luncheon seminar tickets; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/08. (SOLD 2008 – ISIS)
Gift Bag Sponsor - $1,000 – 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 luncheon seminar ticket; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/08. (SOLD 2008 – ELMAN PACKAGING & DESIGN)
Website Sponsor - $2,000 (cash or in-kind) - 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; 1 luncheon seminar ticket; opportunity to include brochure in Expo bag if received by 7/29/08. (SOLD 2008 - JL WEB SERVICES, LLC)
Audio-Visual Services Sponsor - $1500 – 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 7/29/08. (SOLD 2008 – VISUAL AIDS ELECTRONICS)
*The RME will provide all sponsors who are exhibitors a sign to place in their booth stating their sponsorship contribution.
Come and Register at the door and we will see you there!
Don't miss out on the 4th annual Retail Marketing Expo to be held on August 5,2008, brought to you by Retail Merchants Association, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond Virginia.
Here are some other events during the expo that you just don't want to miss.
- 10:30 am - Seminar: The Art Of Buzz: How To Get Customers.........
- 12:00 pm - Keynote Speaker Luncheon
- 03:00 pm - Seminar: Strategies for Surviving the 4th Quarter.........
- 04:00 pm - Connect @ RME
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