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Exhibitors

Reach over 1,300 news directors, executives, general managers, and reporters by exhibiting at RTNDA@NAB! Your company is guaranteed maximum exposure and one-on-one facetime with the decision makers in the newsroom but allows you to be close to the biggest media convention in the world, the NAB Show. It's the best of both worlds. Contact Rick Osmanski at 202.467.5200 or ricko@rtnda.org. Click here for more info.

Sponsors

RTNDA@NAB is the best opportunity to get your company's name in front of 1,300 potential new customers. Want to make sure that they remember your name and company when they get back to the newsroom? Sponsorship, coupled with exhibiting on the RTNDA@NAB showfloor, is the best way to reach this unique and powerful audience. Contact Thomas J. Corcoran at thomascorcoransr@yahoo.com or 440.543.1548. Click here for more information.

 

RTNDA@NAB continues to be the world’s largest gathering of electronic journalists. Reach this unique and powerful audience by sponsoring one of the many opportunities listed below. Have an idea that’s not listed here? Let us know! Contact Rick Osmanski at ricko@rtnda.org or 202.467.5200.

EVENT SPONSORSHIPS

Opening Reception. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thank you, Disney Parks
Take advantage of this opportunity to send the first message to RTNDA@NAB 2008 attendees. RTNDA will plan and pay for the food and beverage while your company focus on branding this event to convey your message and drive traffic to your exhibit throughout the week. Benefits include:

Sponsor recognition alongside all pre-show and on-site promotion of this event to include on-site signage;

Signage placed in the event room at entrances, bars and food tables;

Opportunity to distribute promotional materials at this event;

Sponsor may place tent cards placed at all bars and food tables;

Full-page, 4-color ad in the RTNDA Program and Buyer’s Guide;

Three (3) complimentary full convention registrations to RTNDA@NAB;

Recognition of sponsorship in all official publications;

Recognition of sponsorship on RTNDA@NAB website;

Right of first refusal on the Opening Reception for RTNDA@NAB2009.

Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20,000
A sure-fire way to gain exposure to every RTNDA@NAB 2008 attendee. Registration is located in a high-traffic area at the Las Vegas Hilton and ensures your organization’s expose to every attendee. Sponsorship includes appropriate signage around registration kiosks in addition to all Silver level sponsor benefits.

Happy Hour in the Exhibit Hall (Tuesday Afternoon). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000
Keep your prospects fed and they’ll remember you. Besides providing food during our unopposed exhibit hours, you have the option of supplying napkins and cups with your company logo as well as a giveaway that attendees can take with them. On the floor, “thank you” signage with your company logo will abound and an audio announcement will recognize your contribution.

Paul White Award Reception Honoring Sam Donaldson. . . . .$5,000 Each, 5 Available
News Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500
Filled with the latest merchandise from RTNDA and your favorite networks, cable channels and shows, the News Shop is a great place to pick up an RTNDA@NAB souvenir or a last minute gift for family and colleagues that didn’t attend. Sponsorship includes signage on and around the News Shop and the option to provide shopping bags with your logo and one promotional insert.

Concurrent Session “Tracks”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,000 or $18,000 exclusive
RTNDA@NAB educational programming allows electronic journalists to reconnect with colleagues and enhance their skill levels. Single-track sponsorship includes logos on all signage for the session track and recognition in all convention publications. Available tracks include Radio News, Reporter/Producer, Cutting Edge, Educator and Student.

Tape Critiques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 Each year during RTNDA@NAB, hundreds of student and young journalists receive a free critique of their resume tape from a seasoned news director. Help support the work force of tomorrow and get direct assess to news directors providing the coaching.

Educator Breakfast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000
This popular event draws over 200 news directors and educators for a bite to eat and program that consistently packs the Hilton Ballroom. You’ll get three minutes of podium, signage with your company logo and the opportunity to drop marketing collateral on each of the chairs.

Business Meeting Breakfast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,000
The Business Meeting Breakfast draws over 75 news directors including the RTNDA board and board candidates to this state of the industry event. Board members speak and board candidates speak. You’ll received signage with your company logo and acknowledgement from the podium from the RTNDA Chairman.

Wireless Internet Kiosk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500
Brand your organization with one of RTNDA’s most used areas, our wireless internet kiosk.

MERCHANDISE

Registration Bags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . At Cost
The wonderful shoulder bags are delivered to every RTNDA attendee. Useful for years to come this is a very unique branding opportunity.

Portfolios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000
Handsome portfolios will be distributed to all 1500 conference registrants. This sponsorship offers you the opportunity to place your logo on an item that attendees will use everyday, even after the convention concludes. RTNDA will supply the portfolios and ship them to the show; your organization simply supplies a logo (up to two colors.) Pictures available upon request.

Conference Pocket Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000
This handy, concise, pint-sized program and schedule of events is perfect for tucking into a handbag or back pocket. Sponsorship includes ad on cover 4.

Registration Badge Lanyards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000
Imagine 1,500 of your company’s logos walking around the Las Vegas Hilton and the Las Vegas Convention Center for four days. That’s the kind of exposure a lanyard sponsorship will provide your company. RTNDA will supply the lanyards and ship them to the show; your organization simply supplies a logo.

Spiral Note pad with logo pen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000
This 5-1/2" x 3-1/2" note pad and pen will be indispensable for attendees wishing to jot down notes while perusing the exhibit floor. Your logo will appear on the front cover of the notebook and pen and will be distributed to all full registrants. A less expensive option is an 8-1/2” x 6-1/2” notebook with no pen for $7,500.

Publication Bin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$450
Get your publication into the hands of buyers as they enter the how. Have your literature placed in a “publication bin” near the registration area.

ADVERTISING/OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Communicator Magazine

Reach more than 3,000 electronic journalists by advertising in this award-winning magazine. Call for placement and rates.

Program and Buyer’s Guide

A must for navigating RTNDA@NAB. This comprehensive guide contains a program schedule, highlights, maps, exhibitor lists and much more. Call for placement and rates.

E-mail Blasts

RTNDA sends approximately 25 email blasts promoting RTNDA@NAB during February through March. Your company logo and message appear within the blast.

Website Advertising

One-stop shopping for everything you need to know about RTNDA@NAB. Registration, housing, programming, travel, exhibition info…if you need to know, it’s right here. Place your ad on this high traffic site and see the results! Advertising on RTNDA@NAB starts at just $250 monthly.

Registration Bag Inserts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500

Insert your advertisement in our 1,500 registration bags! RTNDA will insert your one-page ad, magazine or other promotional item in the conference bag each attendee receives.

Registration Badge Inserts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thank you AccuWeather

Pre and Post-Show Registration Mailing Lists

Pre-Show – RTNDA Supplier Member: $300; Non-Member: $500
Post-Show – RTNDA Supplier Member: $450; Non-Member: $750

SPONSORSHIP BENEFIT LEVELS

In addition to the sponsorship benefits listed above, RTNDA@NAB sponsors are recognized by different levels of support.

Bronze Level Sponsors:

(aggregate contributions to $10,000)

Recognition on all convention publications including, but not limited to: preliminary program, on-site Program & Buyers Guide, post-convention issue of Communicator;

Sponsor listing and link on RTNDA website;

One copy of the Membership Directory;

Where appropriate, specific sign recognition on-site.

Silver Level Sponsors:

(aggregate contributions from $10,000-$25,000) All of the above benefits, plus:

Company logo and link included with the sponsor listing on RTNDA website;

Option to include a flier or small promotional item in the registration bags distributed on-site;

One pre-registration attendee list (as labels, on diskette or sent as an e-mail file).

Gold Level Sponsors:

(aggregate contributions over $25,000) All of the above benefits, plus:

One complimentary full-registration package to RTNDA@NAB;

One post-show attendee registration list;

Listing and logo on “Gold Level Sponsor” banner hung in Registration Area;

Company logo included with sponsor listings in all convention publications.

Do you have a sponsorship idea not listed here? If so, please contact Rick Osmanski at RTNDA, ricko@rtnda.org or 202.467.5200.

RTNDA Sponsorship Policy

RTNDA accepts sponsorships for Association events and activities at its International Conference and Exhibition and regional conference and events. RTNDA, acting through its Executive Committee, reserves the right to accept or refuse sponsorship offers, as it deems fit. All convention programs are produced by RTNDA unless otherwise noted. Acceptance of a sponsorship does not indicate endorsement of any product, service or point of view by RTNDA. Adopted by the RTNDA Board of Directors on June 11, 2001.