June 8 - 10, 2010 - Santa Clara, CA
the digital living conference & showcase
SPONSORSHIP
BENEFITS & PRICING
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June 8 - 10, 2010 - Santa Clara, CA
ThE vaLuE Of CONNECTIONS™
GET NOTICED
The CONNECTIONS™ conference is the preeminent executive conference on digital living
technologies. CONNECTIONS™ provides scope, insight, and data on the interaction among
consumer electronics, software and silicon, and content and service provider companies
while maintaining its research focus on consumer attitudes and behaviors. Other events
may focus on one area, but only CONNECTIONS™ offers information and networking
opportunities relevant to ALL the players working to deliver true Digital Living to
consumers.
The 14th annual CONNECTIONS™ conference is scheduled for June 8-10, 2010, at the
at
Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California. Our sponsorship levels feature
new benefits and pricing for 2010. CONNECTIONS™
SPONSOR BENEfITS
STANdArd BENEfITS prOvIdEd fOr ALL SpONSOrShIp LEvELS
As a Sponsor, your company will receive the following marketing/promotional benefits:
• Logo recognition on the CONNECTIONS™ Website Sponsors also receive special pricing for
http://www.connectionsus.com additional CONNECTIONS™ passes:
• Logo or name recognition on direct mail, e-mail, and online
advertising for the event • additional full Conference Passes
• Invitation to join the CONNECTIONS™ blog and post content on $600 (regularly $1,800)
our blog site http://connectionsconference.blogspot.com
• additional Parks associates Workshop Passes
• Opportunity to provide a giveaway item for the conference prize
$1,000 (regularly $1,500)
drawing
• Opportunity to provide electronic materials on the event CD given • additional Showcase Exhibit Passes
to all attendees
$200 (regularly $500)
• Logo recognition and company description in the CONNECTIONS™
Program Guide
• Marketing support and exposure to over 35,000 industry contacts
in the Parks associates database promoting your participation at
CONNECTIONS™
SpONSOr BENEfITS AT CES
In fact, Parks associates hosts CONNECTIONS™ Summit at CES each year. The Summit
Do you includes research presentations, panel discussions, and a networking reception. Sponsors of
CONNECTIONS™ in 2010 also receive the following benefits for CONNECTIONS™ Summit at CES:
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Two passes to attend the CONNECTIONS™ Summit at CES sessions (deadline - Dec 1, 2009)
Logo/name recognition on the Summit Website http://www.connectionssummit.com
• Two invitations to the Parks associates Networking Reception at CES
So do we • Logo/name recognition on a flier about CONNECTIONS™ distributed at the Summit
• Opportunity to provide electronic materials for the event CD given to all Summit attendees
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June 8 - 10, 2010 - Santa Clara, CA
SPONSOR LEvELS
Sponsorship Options
flexibility is key to making the right connection within the diverse field Diamond $30,000+
of digital living. CONNECTIONS™ has multiple options to meet any Gold $18,000
sponsor’s needs for promotion, networking, and visibility.
Registration $18,000
Sponsor packages include booth space, free and discounted passes, Reception $18,000
marketing benefits that extend to CES, and unique opportunities for Lunch $15,000
promotion, including onsite videos. There are also multiple custom Silver $12,500
opportunities, to ensure that you have the necessary tools and Bronze $8,000
benefits to accomplish your unique sponsorship goals. Breakfast $6,500
Wireless Internet Custom
We can craft the right solution for you. Contact Ken Stampe at
Specialty Drink Custom
ken.stampe@parksassociates.com today to discuss your options - and
ask about the CONNECTIONS™ Premier program for full, year-round Cookie/Popcorn Stand Custom
benefits.
dIAMONd SpONSOrShIp (STaRTS aT $30,000)
Nobody puts a diamond on a ring without first getting it cut by a professional. The same is true with the Diamond sponsorship
level. Work with our staff to create the maximum impact with your sponsorship package.
Other diamond sponsorship ideas:
Organizational Meeting or Workshop
host a meeting for an alliance or organization at the conference Examples of past
facility customized sponsorships:
Breakout Session
Sponsor and organize a breakout session on Day 2 or Day 3 of 2009
CONNECTIONS™ MoCa sponsored the general session “Truth
Roundtable Discussion in the Showcase Theatre in Networking” and hosted a meeting room at
Sponsor and organize a Roundtable Discussion during the reception the conference facility
on Day 2 of CONNECTIONS™
Private Dinner 2008
Sponsor and organize a private dinner on Day 1 of CONNECTIONS™; hP hosted a tour of the hP Smarthome on its
our staff will distribute special invitations and assist in planning the Cupertino Campus
evening
2007
The opportunities are varied, and with the help of our experienced staff,
Motorola hosted the workshop “Basics of
you can have a memorable impact on conference attendees. Contact Ken
IPTv” prior to the start of CONNECTIONS™
Stampe at ken.stampe@parksassociates.com for more information and to
start creating a customized sponsorship plan today.
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June 8 - 10, 2010 - Santa Clara, CA
SPONSOR LEvELS
GOLd SpONSOrShIp ($18,000)
Is sponsoring CONNECTIONS™ about demonstrating your products or services? Is the main goal of your sponsorship to
generate leads? Do you want to outshine your competition? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Gold is the level for
you. There are less expensive options, but none accomplishes these goals more effectively.
Unique Benefits for Gold Sponsors:
STANd
• 10’ x 20’ booth space on the Showcase Exhibit OUT.
• five full Conference passes GENERaTE
• five Showcase Exhibit passes
• Two passes to attend the Parks associates Pre-Show Research Workshop
LEaDS.
• half-page ad in the CONNECTIONS™ Program Guide
• hTML link from CONNECTIONS™ Website to sponsor’s Website
• forty-minute interview session with professional videographer during CONNECTIONS™
• Guaranteed corner-booth placement (deadlines apply, subject to availability)
• Gold-Level Sponsor recognition during the Parks associates april 2010 webcast
uNIQuE OPPORTuNITIES
rEGISTrATION / rECEpTION SpONSOrShIp ($18,000)
Benefits for registration Sponsors: Benefits for Networking reception Sponsors:
• four full Conference passes • Exclusive host of the Day 1 or Day 2 Networking Reception at
• Two exclusive passes to attend the Parks CONNECTIONS™
associates Pre-Show Research Workshop • Three full Conference passes
• half-page ad in the CONNECTIONS™ Program • Ten Showcase Exhibit passes
Guide OR sponsor logo imprinted on hotel • One pass to attend the Parks associates Pre-Show Research Workshop
keycards • half-page ad in the CONNECTIONS™ Program Guide
• hTML link from CONNECTIONS™ Website to • hTML link from CONNECTIONS™ Website to sponsor’s Website
sponsor’s Website • forty-minute interview session with professional videographer during
• forty-minute interview session with CONNECTIONS™
professional videographer during • Reception Sponsor recognition during the Parks associates april 2010
CONNECTIONS™ webcast
• Registration Sponsor recognition during the • Logo Recognition as the Networking Reception Sponsor on marketing
Parks associates april 2010 webcast materials and Websites
• Exclusive Logo Recognition as the sole • List of options to customize the theme of the Reception
Registration Sponsor on marketing materials • Recognition on a presentation slide in session preceding sponsored
and Websites Reception
• Opportunity to provide a handout or • Opportunity for five-minute presentation at the end of preceding
promotional gift to attendees at time of session, where company representative can introduce the company
registration and invite attendees to the Reception
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uNIQuE OPPORTuNITIES
LUNCh SpONSOrShIp ($15,000) LIMITED TO 2 SPONSORS
Unique Benefits for Lunch Sponsors:
• Three full Conference passes
• four Showcase Exhibit passes
• One pass to attend the Parks associates Pre-Show Research Workshop
• Quarter-page ad in the CONNECTIONS™ Program Guide
• hTML link from CONNECTIONS™ Website to sponsor’s Website
• Twenty-minute interview session with professional videographer during CONNECTIONS™
• Lunch Sponsor recognition during the Parks associates april 2010 webcast
• Logo Recognition as a Lunch Sponsor on marketing materials and Websites
• Opportunity to provide handout or promotional gift to attendees at the lunch
• Company logo and/or name on a presentation slide in the session preceding lunch
• Moderator announces and thanks sponsor in the session(s) following lunch
• Sponsor recognized with framed logo on lunch tables
SPONSOR LEvELS
SILvEr SpONSOrShIp ($12,500)
The Silver Level is the most popular sponsorship level because it delivers exceptional value at an affordable price.
Unique Benefits for Silver Sponsors:
• 10’ x 10’ booth space on the Showcase Exhibit floor
• four full Conference passes
• Two Showcase Exhibit passes
• One pass to attend the Parks associates Pre-Show Research Workshop
• Quarter-page ad in the CONNECTIONS™ Program Guide
• Twenty-minute interview session with professional videographer during CONNECTIONS™
• Silver-Level Sponsor recognition during the Parks associates april 2010 webcast
BrONZE SpONSOrShIp ($8,000)
If your company does not need booth space but wants the brand awareness, lead generation, conference passes, and other
sponsorship benefits, then the Bronze Level is for you.
Unique Benefits for Bronze Sponsors: • Co-sponsorship of the breaks (3) with the other Bronze-Level Sponsors
• Three full Conference passes » Company logo and/or name on a presentation slide prior to the break
• One pass to attend the Parks associates » Sponsors announced at the session(s) prior to each break
Pre-Show Research Workshop » Opportunity for each sponsor to provide giveaway items for prize
• Quarter-page ad in the CONNECTIONS™ drawings during the breaks
Program Guide
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SPONSOR LEvELS (cont.)
BrEAKfAST SpONSOrShIp ($6,500)
Do you want excellent branding benefits but no booth space? The Breakfast Sponsorship is the answer.
Unique Benefits for Breakfast Sponsors:
• Two full Conference passes
• Three Showcase Exhibit passes
• Quarter-page ad in the CONNECTIONS™ Program Guide
• Exclusive sponsorship of the breakfast (two total)
- Company logo and/or name on a presentation slide in the session(s) following the breakfast
- Sponsor announced at the session(s) following each breakfast
- Sponsor recognized with framed logo on buffet tables
- Opportunity to provide a giveaway item for a prize drawing during the breakfast
• Sponsor can upgrade breakfast menu from continental breakfast (coffee, juice, breads) to a hot meal by paying only the
cost difference (no markup)
ONE-Of-a-KIND BRaNDING OPPORTuNITIES
WIrELESS INTErNET SpONSOr (CuSTOM PRICING)
Promote your company every time an attendee accesses the Internet. In addition to the standard
marketing benefits, the Wireless Internet Sponsor has its company logo and information included
on the “launching page” that displays each time attendees access the wireless Internet during the
show.
uNIQuE
SpECIALTy drINK SpONSOr (CuSTOM PRICING) IDEaS
Promote your company’s brand by providing a smoothie bar during an afternoon break, a
cappuccino bar at breakfast, or a wine, martini, or imported beer service bar during a networking
reception. Standard marketing benefits are also included.
frESh COOKIE Or pOpCOrN STANd SpONSOr (CuSTOM PRICING)
Provide an aromatic snack that gets everyone’s attention. The Cookie Stand Option includes a
baker and oven to prepare fresh-baked cookies, and the Popcorn Stand comes with an attendant
making fresh popcorn. With either option, the food is served in a bag featuring your logo. Standard
marketing benefits are also included.
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