Nashville Convention Center Nashville, TN Conference & Special Events: September 9-11, 2014 Exhibits: September 10-11, 2014 Target New Customers Across the HVACR, Hydronics, and Plumbing Marketplace HVAC Contractors Plumbing Contractors Hydronic Heating Contractors Design/Build Contractors Owners, Managers and More SPONSORSHIP MARKETING HANDBOOK The tools you need to optimize your exposure and maximize your ROI before, during, and after the show with Comfortech. @comfortechshow www.comfortechshow.com Powered by HELPING HVACR MANAGERS RUN BETTER BUSINESSES SINCE 1944
Comfortech Premiere Partner Program In-Print, Online, At Show Full Experience... $3,000 This program is limited to the first twelve (12) participants Achieve maximum exposure.365 days a year! The Comfortech Premier Partner program will saturate the industry with your company name, logo and website address. This all-inclusive marketing package includes: Pre-Show Promotion Your logo and website address on the cover of Comfortech attendee brochures. A spotlight position along with other premier Premier Partners in a special advertising section of Contracting Business & CONTRACTOR magazines (August 2014 issue). Enhanced online listing to include logo, additional product information, up to four press releases, flyers or other word document files (text only). Your logo and weblink prominently placed on www.comfortechshow.com VIP Comfortech Guest pass offering your customers FREE exhibit hall admission and discounted Full Event pass rates. Show Site Promotion Your company logo, website address, and booth number prominently placed in a full page advertisement with other Premier Partners in the Comfortech Show Directory, distributed onsite to attendees. Plus, your logo will be included with your directory listing. Your exhibit space highlighted on the floor plan in the show directory (distributed to all attendees). A Premier Partner Big Board displaying your company logo located in the Welcome Pavilion. A Premier Partner banner displaying your company logo in the exhibit hall. 22 x28 Premier partner sign to be placed at your booth. A literature pocket located in the Welcome Pavilion for distribution of your company s information. Post-Show Promotion Thank you note to all Comfortech attendees via email (who have provided emails) with your company logo and website address inviting them to Comfortech 2015. Your exhibitor listing to remain on comfortechshow.com for one month after the show. Comfortech post-show attendee list so you can follow up with attendees after the event. Customized HTML email to post-show attendees (provided by sponsor) sent out by Comfortech on behalf of the sponsor.
Exclusive Sponsorship Maximize your exposure at Comfortech by not sharing your sponsorship with any other companies. These exclusive opportunities ensure that you will stand out! Hospitality & Keynote Sponsorships Comfortech Welcome Reception... $50,000 (Tuesday, September 9 th ) This all-inclusive sponsorship of the classic Comfortech kick-off event is a fantastic way to expose your company and products in a relaxed, conversational setting. Benefits include: Title sponsorship of the Comfortech Welcome Reception Includes all A/V needs for the event Company logo on plates, cups and napkins at the reception Signage throughout the event room and convention center option to give attendees a welcome gift and/or hand out company literature (sponsor provides) Product area inside the reception room Welcome speech given by company representatives Comfortech Keynote Event... $25,000 (Wednesday, September 10 th ) A big name speaker = a big time audience. Your company will be front and center. Benefits include: Title sponsorship of the Comfortech Keynote Event Two (2) company commercials to be played during the event (sponsor provides) Signage throughout the event room and convention center option to give attendees a welcome gift and/or hand out company literature (sponsor provides) Private VIP reception for up to 15 guests with Keynote Speaker the evening before the keynote event. Comfortech Thursday Keynote... $10,000 (Thursday, September 11 th ) The Thursday Keynote speaker will motivate and entertain our audience. Great exposure and benefits for the sponsor. Benefits include: Title sponsorship of the Comfortech Thursday Keynote Two (2) company commercials to be played during the event (sponsor provides) Signage throughout the event room and convention center option to give attendees a welcome gift and/or hand out company literature (sponsor provides) Pre-speech meet & greet with speaker, including photo opportunities
Exclusive Sponsorship... Wearable Sponsorships Attendee Tote Bags... $8,000 Company Name and logo printed on tote bags given to all Full Event Attendees. Badge Lanyards... $6,500 Lanyards printed with your company logo & booth number. Distributed to all attendees. Attendee Badge Holders...$3,500 The attendee badge holders will be designed with your company logo in the color bar section. Attendee Badge Inserts... $3,500 Provide us with your insert to be placed in every attendee badge holder. Registration & Conference Sponsorships The Welcome Pavilion...$15,000 The Welcome Pavilion at Comfortech 2014 is a terrific branding sponsorship. Every single attendee must pass through the Welcome Pavilion to register and access the Product Showcase. Now that s exposure!! Benefits: Exclusive naming rights to Welcome Pavilion opportunity to display products in the Welcome Pavilion - 10x10 Space Signage with logo throughout the Welcome Pavilion - includes special logo, carpet signs, curtain signs, a specially branded entrance unit, and floor directional signs leading to your product showcase booth. On-site Registration Sponsorship...$7,000 Your company logo, booth number and company message on every registration counter kick panel. Sponsor will be able to design each kick panel individually. Excellent exposure!! Hotel Key Card and Sleeves... $4,000 A custom designed keycard (2 per guest) and sleeve given to every Comfortech attendee staying at our headquarter hotel. Notepads & Pens... $4,000 Notepads and pens will be located in each conference session (pens will also be available at registration) for attendees to take notes and take along with them. Pocket Guide... $3,500 Attendees will use this for quick reference guide for show information. Sponsorship includes: company logo, booth number, and website on the cover and highlighted booth space on the floor plan. Attendee Confirmation Email Sponsor... $3,500 When attendees register for Comfortech, they will receive an email confirmation of their order. Your logo will appear on every confirmation email. Schedule At A Glance Board... $3,000 Your logo and booth number will be placed strategically on this highly visible resource that will be placed in the Welcome Pavilion. Directional & Meeting Room signs... $2,500 Your logo and booth number will be placed strategically on every directional & meeting room sign located throughout the convention center. Online Registration Page Sponsor... $2,500 During the online registration process, attendees will go through a couple of screens to enter their information. Your logo will be on each for every registrant. Main Entrance Unit... $2,000 Your company logo and booth number displayed on the main entrance unit as attendees enter the welcome pavilion. For more information or questions, contact: Steve Palmison, spalmison@penton.com, 216.931.9712
Non-Exclusive Sponsorship A non-exclusive sponsorship is a fantastic way to gain exposure at Comfortech. With plenty of options to choose from, it s easy to increase your visibility at the show. Exhibit Hall Sponsorships Harley Davidson Giveaway... $1,600 Generate great booth traffic at the show with this value priced sponsorship you can t pass up! Fifteen (15) available first come, first served. Benefits: Company logo & booth # on entry form Company logo on signage in motorcycle display area Company logo on sponsor Thank You page in Show Directory Company logo on signage in Welcome Pavilion Meter Boards... $800 per sign, $1,200 for 2 signs Double-sided meter boards with your company message, placed in the Exhibit Hall entrance area. Meter boards measure 3 wide x 8 tall. Aisle Signs...$700 per sign or $1,000 for 2 signs Achieve high exposure by featuring your company logo below the aisle number on an overhead sign. Carpet Banners...$350 per banner Have your company logo displayed on a 3 x 3 carpet banner in the area of your exhibit booth. On-Site Marketing & Speaking Innovations & Session... $3,500 (Wednesday, September 10 th ) Give Comfortech attendees a view of the industry from your perspective in a 90- minute session that belongs exclusively to you. Your session will be promoted online and in attendee mailings. Six (6) slots available. Tote bag inserts... $750 per insert Your promotional insert included in each official tote bag. (sponsor provides insert)
Non-Exclusive Sponsorship... Registration Hand Outs...$400 per day or $700 for both show days Have up to two company representatives in the registration area handing out company literature during exhibit hours. Limit to 4 companies. (sponsor provides handouts) Information Kiosks Literature Pockets...$300 per pocket Located in the Welcome Pavilion, these kiosks will allow you to conveniently display your product information for all attendees to browse through. Inventory controlled by exhibitor. Hospitality Sponsorships Comfortech Extravaganza!...$17,000 (Wednesday, September 10 th ) The Comfortech extravaganza is the best party of the week! Get your company noticed at a unique venue that will have attendees talking! Five (5) available. Benefits: Sponsorship of a unique room or exhibition area in the party venue Themed food and beverage stations in your area Signage all around the venue Logo on tickets given to attendees opportunity to display banners, signs, and products in your area Exhibit Hall Refreshments... $4,000 (Weds, Sept 10 th & Thurs, Sept 11 th ) Walking the show floor makes for hungry attendees. Let them know the snacks are on you with this cool and unique sponsorship. Four (4) available. This sponsorship is good for BOTH days the exhibit hall is open. Benefits: refreshment stations placed near your exhibit booth Signage with company logo all around the refreshment area Supply of snacks to hand out directly from your booth Video Capture new video with the excitement and information generated at Comfortech. Your company will be interviewed by a Contracting Business.com or CONTRACTOR editor, and you ll receive a final edited video delivered to you on DVD. You can use this professional video to promote your products and technologies. We will also promote your video in these locations: Contracting Business and CONTRACTOR magazines websites A dedicated email blast Contracting Business and CONTRACTOR social media pages, including our very own Mechanical Systems TV website! Product Showcase Video... $600 for 1-2 minutes Capture new video right next to your product showcase. Your company representative will be interviewed and prompted to share information on your product. In-booth Video...$1,200 for 3-5 minutes Your company representatives will be interviewed and will have the opportunity to share information on new products, technologies, partnerships and other pertinent announcements. For more information or questions, contact: Steve Palmison, spalmison@penton.com, 216.931.9712
Show Directory Do you have a specific message to promote to Comfortech attendees? If so, our show directory opportunities are a perfect and economical way to reach your target audience. Show Directory distribution schedule: Available online in August 2014 Emailed to attendees and prospective attendees August 2014 Generously distributed on site during Comfortech 2014 September 9-11 Exclusive Directory Belly Band...$3,500 Wrap the Comfortech Show Directory with your company s message. Artwork provided by sponsor. Directory Bookmark... $2,000 Put your company s message on the bookmark to be given out with the show directory. Marketplace Advertising Business Card size... $200 (3.5 x 2 ) Do you have a special announcement for Comfortech attendees? Comfortech is proud to offer this special advertising option where you can provide your business card size ad and we ll put it in the Show Directory! Material Requirements: Files must be High Resolution PDF Message content subject to Comfortech management approval Show Directory Advertising The Comfortech Show Directory is the information source for Comfortech attendees. With exhibitor listings, conference and event schedules, general information, and an exhibit hall floor plan, the Show Directory will be a valuable resource throughout the show and after as reference guide. Full, half, and quarter page sizes are available. Show Directory Ad Sizes: Full Page...$1,200 Trim size: 7.75 x 10.7 5 Bleed Size: 8 x 11, live area: 7.25 x 10.25 ½ page vertical... $800 3.5 x 10.25 ½ page horizontal... $800 7.25 x 5 ¼ page... $450 3.5 x 5 Material Requirements: Files must be high resolution PDF All images must be scanned at 300 dpi minimum All images must be in 4-color CMYK color format (not RGB) For full page bleed ads, keep live info at least.25 inside trim edges. Full bleeds.125 beyond trim edge
Comfortech 2014 September 9-11 Nashville Convention Center Nashville, TN SPONSORSHIP CONTRACT Powered by Return to: Steve Palmison - SHOW MANAGER Comfortech 2014 Penton Media, Inc. 24657 Network Place Chicago, IL 60673-1246 Phone: 216/931-9712 Fax: 913/514-6777 Email: spalmison@penton.com 1 2 Review the available sponsorship opportunities at Comfortech 2014! List sponsorship(s) you wish to purchase here: Investment: Company/Sponsor Information (please type or print) Payment Terms & Acceptance Company name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: Email: Company Contact: Title: Billing Contact: Title: 3 4 PAYMENT TERMS SPONSORSHIPS: Fifty percent (50%) of the total opportunity will be due upon receipt of this contract. The balance will be due on 6/6/14. Contracts received on or after 6/3/14 will be invoiced for 100% of the fee upon receipt of the contract. CANCELLATIONS: No refunds will be issued. Cancellations do not relieve sponsor of its obligation under this contract. Attention ALL sponsors: e-mail your logo to spalmison@penton.com. (300 dpi TIFF or EPS preferred. Hi Res JPGS also accepted.) CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE The undersigned hereby represents and warrants that he/she is duly authorized to execute this binding contract on behalf of the compnay named above. The Undersigned has read the Terms and Policy on this form and accepts the same. Name: Title: Signature: Date: ALL Sponsors: Indicate your preferred URL for link on http://www.comfortechshow.com: For Internal use ONLY: Sold by: Total Amount due: