Sponsorship Opportunities
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- Sponsorship Program
- Additional Visibility Options
- Customizable Logo Items
- Advertising Opportunities
- Educational Opportunities
- Golf Outing Opportunities
- Paris & Bally's On-Property Marketing Opportunities
- Customizable Logo Items
- Internet Services
- Refreshment Opportunities
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Sponsorship Program
Build your brand and boost your presence among 5000 of the top decision makers in the $88 billion electronic distribution industry. When 1500 manufacturing, distributing, and field sales companies in electronic distribution gather for their once-a-year summit, EDS, Where the Electronics Industry Connects — don't you want to position your company as a leader among leaders?
This is your chance to support the industry and put your company's best foot forward as an organization that cares about the industry and its associations and institutions. This is your chance to say Thank You to all those who have helped you get to where you are today! The outline below shows you how you can participate in the EDS Sponsor Program, and the tangibles you'll get in return, in addition to all the intangibles described above.
- Gold Level Sponsor $7,500
- Full page 4-color ad, prominent position, in the EDS Show Program and Directory
- Company logo prominently displayed on banners and signs throughout show site identifying your company as a Gold Sponsor
- Banner logo in prime location on EDS web Site
- Recognition as a Gold Sponsor of EDS in pre and post show publications including the Show Daily, Show Directory and other industry publications as available
- Gold Sponsor plaque for display in your suite or booth
- Gold Sponsor ribbons affixed to name badges
- Silver Level Sponsor $5,000
- Half page 4-color ad in the EDS Show Program and Directory
- Company name and logo displayed on a banner and sign identifying your company as a silver sponsor
- Banner logo on the EDS web Site
- Recognition as a silver sponsor of EDS in pre and post show publications including the Show Daily and Show Directory
- Silver Sponsor plaque for display in your suite or booth
- Silver Sponsor ribbons affixed to name badges
- Bronze Level Sponsor $2,500
- 1/4 page, 4-color ad in the EDS Show Program and Directory
- Company name and logo displayed on a sign identifying your company as a bronze sponsor
- Recognition as a bronze sponsor of EDS in the Show Directory
- Bronze Sponsor plaque for display in your suite or booth
- Bronze ribbons affixed to name badges
Additional Visibility Opportunities
We will be pleased to customize a program for you! Contact Show Manager Gretchen Oie to discuss all the possibilities. Some suggestions include:
- Educational Program presented by your company $3,500
Topic, speaker and course content must be reviewed and approved by the EDS education committee to insure that material is audience appropriate and non-company specific.
- All Industry Reception $5000
(4 opportunities available)
- Special Event sponsor $10,000
Choose from personalized bottled water, badge lanyards, pens, note pads, internet café, wireless internet access in the foyer, refreshment breaks or cocktail receptions! Your sponsorship will be fully publicized with special signs, banners and recognition in the Show Directory and Program, Show Daily as well as other media opportunities.
- Customized Guestroom key distribution $20,000
Customizable items displaying your company's logo and message
- Bottled water with personalized label
- Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday $22,000
- One day only $10,000
- Badge Lanyards $10,000
- Registration Bag $17,500
Distributors and Reps will receive the bag when they pick up their badge holder and show directory.
- Pens $8,500
Distributors and Reps will receive the pen when they pick up their badge holder and show directory. They will also be placed in the room where the educational programs will be held.
- Personalized Note Pads $8,500
Distributors and Reps will receive their pad when they pick up their badge holder and show directory. They will also be placed in the room where the educational programs are being held.
Advertising Opportunities
- Banner Advertisement on Web Site $195
On www.edsc.org and www.edsconnect.com
- Exhibit Area Banner & Signs $1,500
Standing Banner/Sign 3' wide by 6' high
Standing banner Paris Ballroom Foyer (20 opportunities available) - Show Directory (details)
Educational Opportunities
- Educational Program - 60 minute program $3,500
Topic, Speaker and course content must be reviewed and approved by the EDS Educational Committee to insure that material is audience appropriate and non-company specific. Sponsor is responsible for direct costs incurred.
- Underwrite one of the programs presented by EDS and its sponsors:
- First-timers orientation program, produced by ECA $2,000
- Marketing in the U.S.A. for international visitors $2,000
- NEDA Breakfast $5,000
- ERA Breakfast $5,000
- EDS Exhibitor Meeting and Debriefing $2,000
Golf Outing Opportunites
- Hole Sponsor $900
Includes one foursome, signage at hole, recognition during lunch & contest opportunity at hole.
- Luncheon Sponsor $2,200
Includes one foursome, signage at event, and recognition during lunch.
- Cocktail Reception $2,200
Includes one foursome, signage at event, and recognition during event.
- Beverage Cart Sponsor $2,000
Includes one foursome, signage on cart, and recognition during event.
- Trophies/Awards $1,000
Includes one foursome, signage at event, and recognition during cocktail reception. Sponsor is responsible for direct costs of producing awards.
Paris & Bally's On-Property Marketing Opportunities
(additional production costs may vary)
- Guestroom Delivery of Materials
- Placed Outside Room $8,000
- Placed Inside Room $9,500
- Television Channel Rental $5,000
Price is per channel, per property, per day
- Guestroom Voice Message Delivery $7,500
- Streets of Paris Lightpole Banners $15,000
18 double-sided banners total
- Customized Guestroom Key Distribution $20,000
- Vehicle Placement on Hotel Driveway $6,000
Per property
- Marquee Message/Advertising $6,000
Per property and 12, 30 second spots per hour, 24 hours a day
- Convention Area Dura Trans Display Case $1,500
4 available
- Casino Slot Machine "Toppers" $1,500
10 available, each sign 18" x 72"
- Casino Blackjack Table Felts (Covers) $5,000
10 available
Internet Services
- Wireless Internet in Foyer $8,500
- Internet Cafe Sponsorship in Ballroom $8,500
Refreshment Opportunities
- Espresso Cart
Containing coffees and water will be offered complements of your company. Located in the Paris Ballroom Foyer.
- Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday $11,500
- One day only $6,000
- Refreshment Cart $9,000
Containing coffee, soft drinks and beer will be offered compliments of your company during Exhibitor Set up and Rep Sales Meetings
- Cash Bar and Hors d'oeuvres $10,000
All Industry Reception Monday night, 2 opportunities available
- Cocktail Hour Networking Reception
Hosted bar, hors d'oeuvres, music, two time slots are available.
- Tuesday from 5:00pm to 6:30pm $17,000
- Wednesday from 5:00pm to 6:30pm $14,000
- Late Night Club EDS Networking Event
Hosted bar, desserts, coffees, cigars, music.
- Tuesday from 9:30pm to 12:30am $17,000
- Wednesday from 9:30pm to 12:30am $11,000
- Refreshment Break in Convention Complex
Coffee, soft drinks
- Tuesday Morning $10,000
- Tuesday Afternoon $10,000
- Wednesday Morning $10,000
- Wednesday Afternoon $10,000
- Thursday Morning $7,000
- Box Lunch in Convention Complex For Distributors, Reps and Manufacturers
Sandwiches and salads will be offered compliments of your company.
- Monday $30,000
- Tuesday or Wednesday $35,000