You’re Invited To Sponsor a World-Class Event For CMS Professionals: Expert Training Marketplace for CMS Business CMS Future Planning New Product Launches CMS Awards Celebration Socials & Entertainment
The 4th Annual CMS Expo Learning and Business Conference May 3-5, 2010 Hotel Orrington Conference Center Evanston, Illinois USA Hosted by the CMS Association
Attendee Profile: 74% Male; 26% Female 95% USA; 5% Abroad States Represented: 37 Continents: 4 53% Small Business 22% Non-Profit 18% Government & Ed 14% Enterprise 68% Executive Leadership 48% Evaluating Purchase
First Class, All the Way. For three years, CMS Expo has enjoyed a highly successful partnership with event Attendees and Sponsors. At CMS Expo, our primary focus is on helping our Attendees and Sponsors reach their goals and make real progress before, during and after the learning conference.
32% Proprietary Users 100% Open Source Users
All year around, we work non-stop to ensure CMS Expo has the top instructors, the best keynote presenters on the most relevant topics, presented in a dynamic, communityfirst environment that’s conducive to learning and business networking. On top of that, we manage all the logistics and planning to ensure the event itself is exemplary, our business line-up is highenergy, the media is treated professionally, the venue is world-class and the food and hospitality keeps everyone in a positive, proactive state of mind.
Our goal is simple: to make sure CMS Expo Attendees and Sponsors say “WOW!”
Straight Talk. Actionable Advice. Our expert instructors aren’t chosen because of their proximity to the event, nor their so-called “status.” They’re chosen because they’re the best. We invite them from around the world to share valuable insights that empower our Attendees to make informed decisions. It’s not uncommon to see Attendees treating CMS Expo as a working conference – employing the advice, tips and techniques immediately on their own projects, while working at the conference itself. Now that’s value: being “billable” while at a learning conference! CMS Expo helps empower success. As a Sponsor, don’t you want to associate yourself with highly successful people? We hope so. That’s what CMS Expo is all about.
Reach Out and Touch Today’s “Fast” Generation Today’s generation of web professionals and entrepreneurs have no time or patience for vendor pitches, cryptic consultant-speak or idle chatter. CMS Expo is a fast-moving interactive learning conference in which Attendees, Speakers and Vendors all participate in the learning process. The 3-day schedule is developed from Attendee feedback, with several moderated discussions to keep the Expo vibrant and fast-paced. Unlike most conferences, most of our instructors are actual Users and Developers themselves. So Attendees get the unvarnished truth about the ins and outs of how accomplish their goals. Today’s generation doesn’t want just “talk.” They want answers, and that’s what CMS Expo delivers. At CMS Expo, our Instructors provide genuine advice to an audience that’s hungry for honest, practical answers – the good, the bad and the ugly – to help Attendees better understand capabilities and limitations. This advice helps Attendees avoid traps and make smarter decisions. And smarter decisions makes for much better websites and business strategies!
Who Attends CMS Expo? All members of the Content Team come together at CMS Expo! Administrators System & Network Administrators Security Specialists Businesspeople Entrepreneurs & Business Decision-Makers Managers & Marketers Consultants and Advisers Creatives Graphic Designers & Art Directors Writers & Content Producers Audio & Videographers Developers Programmers & Coders 3rd Party Software Developers
Marquee Sponsorship You’re Invited To Take the Lead In just a few short years, thanks to the outstanding work of our instructors, supporters, volunteers and sponsors, CMS Expo has risen to the top tier of “must-attend” conferences. CMS Expo is the right place to reach key decision-makers and influencers in the growing CMS Community, and that “community” transcends all business sectors and international boundaries. The most active sectors right now include: education, government, publishing, entertainment, non-profit and manufacturing. If your market is actual CMS Users: those making purchasing decisions on hosting, software, training, hiring, outsourcing and more, then a CMS Expo sponsorship is well worth the investment.
Marquee Sponsor Levels: Diamond Gold Silver
$12,500 $6,250 $3,000
Pricing effective as of Nov 1, 2009.
Silver Marquee Sponsor Get Face-to-Face Value The Silver Marquee Sponsor is an affordable way to get great exposure for your organization, while supporting the professional CMS Community. Silver Marquee Sponsors receive an exhibit booth - great to conduct live demos, host new product launches, attract new clients and talent, while building industry buzz. Silver Marquee Sponsors get their logo displayed on the CMS Expo website. Silver Marquee Sponsors also receive an online business profile, a five minute interview, recorded and posted pre-event on the CMS Expo website, plus a full page black and white print ad in the CMS Expo Program Book, as well as the opportunity to provide a promotional item in the Attendee Welcome Bag. Includes one 3-day Registration ($749 value) and one seat at the Speakers' Dinner.
$3000
Gold Marquee Sponsor Stand Out As a Market Leader In addition to benefits of the Silver level, the Gold Marquee Sponsors have a more prominent role as one of CMS Expo’s Luncheon Sponsors. In addition, we have reserved the honor of announcing many of the conference Speakers at the podium for Gold Marquee Sponsors. Past Gold & Diamond Sponsors have noted the Speaker Introductions have served as an excellent way to build natural rapport, prestige and name recognition among attendees & speakers. Gold Marquee Sponsors receive a ten minute interview (recorded and posted pre-event on the CMS Expo website), a prominent position for their logo on the website and space for a large banner in the conference’s Main Hall for maximum exposure. Finally, the Gold Marquee Sponsor receives a full-page color advertisement in the CMS Expo Program Book. Includes two 3-day Registrations ($1498 value) plus two seats at the Speakers' Dinner
$6,250
Diamond Marquee Sponsor The Pinnacle. The Diamond Level offers an excellent platform to establish your organization as an authentic leader in the professional CMS community, reaching the broadest possible audience. In addition to benefits of the Silver & Gold Marquee Sponsors, the Diamond Level takes a lead role in the CMS Association’s prestigious CMS Awards Celebration, with podium introductions, award presentations and photo op’s alongside the year’s best and brightest Creators, Technicians and Business Entrepreneurs in the CMS world. Diamond Marquee Sponsors also receive two exhibit booth spaces & space for two 12' x 4' banners in the Main Hall. A fullpage color ad in the Program Book is guaranteed a premium position, plus a 15-minute pre-event interview. The Diamond Marquee Sponsor’s logo is prominently displayed on the CMS Expo website, front cover of the Program Book and the Attendee Welcome bag. Pre-event publicity includes email distributions and inclusion in the CMS Expo press releases. Includes two 3-day Registrations ($1498 value) plus two seats at the Speakers' Dinner.
$12,500
Marquee Sponsorships For Information Contact:
2010 CMS Expo Learning & Business Conference Hosted by the CMS Association May 3rd, 4th, 5th | Evanston, Illinois
Marquee Sponsorships
Diamond
Pre-Keynote Live Address
Yes
Attendee Welcome Bag Logo
Yes
Program Book Front Cover
Yes
Expert Panelist
UT D YesO L O S
John Coonen - CMS Expo Director Phone: (815) 455-2900 Fax: (815) 455-2975 John@CMSExpo.net
Gold
SOLD
Silver
OUT
Live Mentions From the Podium
Yes
Pre-Event Emails
Yes
Yes
Live Speaker Introductions
Yes
Yes
Attendee List
Yes
Yes
Banners In Main Hall
Two - 12’ x 4’
8’ x 4’
Activity Co-Host
CMSA Awards
Luncheon
Top Position
Prominent
Yes
Two - 8’ x 10’
8’ x 10’
8’ x 10’
15 Minutes
10 Minutes
5 Minutes
Complimentary Registrations
2
2
1
Speakers’ Dinner Tickets
2
2
1
Online Business Profile
Yes
Yes
Yes
Logo On Sponsor Board
Yes
Yes
Yes
Promo Item In Welcome Bag
Yes
Yes
Yes
Full Page Color (Premium Position)
Full Page Color
Full Page BW
$12,500
$6,250
$3,000
Logo on CMS Expo Website 8’ x 10’ Exhibit Booth CMS Webcast Interview
Program Book Print Ad Sponsorship Price
Marquee Sponsorship: Build Brand Awareness Within the Fast-Growth CMS Market Sector
Prefer a more targeted approach? Consider a Track Sponsorship (next page).
Track Sponsor Target Your Audience Track Sponsorships were created to help support important CMS training on a track-by-track basis. There are six Tracks available for sponsorship, with a limit of three Track Sponsors per Track. If your target audience resides purely within one CMS, or your message is best suited for a specific niche within the Web Sector (technical, creative or business), then strongly consider becoming a Track Sponsor. Similar to benefits of Gold Marquee, the Track Sponsor consolidates all the exposure within a focused niche of choice, where the impact is greatest. Our goal is help our sponsors use their marketing budget wisely to build stronger brand loyalty, while helping to support a specific interest group or CMS community (Drupal, Joomla! Or WordPress). It’s a win-win for you and CMS Expo Attendees! Includes two 3-day Registrations ($1498 value) plus two seats at the Speakers' Dinner.
$6,250
Track Sponsorship For Information Contact: John Coonen – Co-Host Phone: (815) 455-2900 Fax: (815) 455-2975 John@CMSExpo.net
2010 CMS Expo Learning & Business Conference Hosted by the CMS Association May 3rd, 4th, 5th | Evanston, Illinois
Core CMS Tracks
CMS Business Track
CMS Foundations Track
Joomla Drupal Plone WordPress
SEO, Analytics, Web Marketing & Strategy
Photoshop, Design CSS, Coding & More
Logo On CMS Expo Website
Yes
Yes
Yes
Logo In Program Book / Track
Yes
Yes
Yes
8’ x 4’ Banner In Track Room
Yes
Yes
Yes
Speaker Introductions
Yes
Yes
Yes
Pre-Event Emails
Yes
Yes
Yes
8’ x 10’ Exhibit Booth
1
1
1
Complimentary Registrations
2
2
2
Yes
Yes
Yes
2
2
2
Online Business Profile
Yes
Yes
Yes
CMS Webcast Interview (Pre)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Logo On Sponsor Board
Yes
Yes
Yes
Promo Item In Welcome Bag
Yes
Yes
Yes
Full Page Color
Full Page Color
Full Page Color
$6,250
$6,250
$6,250
Track Sponsorship
Attendee List Speakers’ Dinner Tickets
Program Book Print Ad Sponsorship Price
Would you like to team up with us to provide a Training Session or Track at CMS Expo based on your CMS or niche? Call us to discuss opportunities: (815) 455-2900
Sponsorship Agreement 2010 CMS Expo P.O. Box 2067 Crystal Lake, IL 60039-2067 Phone: (815) 455-2900 Fax: (815) 455-2975 sponsor@cmsexpo.net
2010 CMS Expo Learning & Business Conference Hosted by the CMS Association May 3rd, 4th, 5th 2010 | Evanston, Illinois
☐ Yes! Sign me up as a CMS Expo Sponsor. Payment is NOT due at this time – See details below.
Sponsor Name: _____________________ Referred to as “Sponsor” below.
1. Below, select your 2010 CMS Expo Sponsorship Package 2. Indicate your approval by signing and dating this Sponsor Agreement 3. Fax, email or mail this signed agreement to the CMS Association Agreement Between CMS Association Inc & Sponsor For 2010 CMS Expo Sponsorship: Sponsor wishes to promote their organization with a 2010 CMS Expo Sponsorship Package as indicated below; CMS Association Inc. wishes to promote the role of Sponsor in supporting CMS Expo to participants and the public. Therefore, in exchange for the Sponsorship Fee indicated, CMS Association will provide the following 2010 CMS Expo Sponsorship Package to Sponsor:
Marquee Sponsor:
Track Sponsor:
Total: Terms:
☐ Silver ☐ Gold ☐ Diamond
$3,000 $6,250 $12,500
Subtotal: $____________
☐ Drupal ☐ Joomla! ☐ Plone ☐ WordPress ☐ Business ☐ Foundations
$6,250
Subtotal: $____________
CMSA accepts checks, major credit cards and PayPal
Total: $____________
Sign below to confirm your selected Sponsorship Package and send to CMSA. We will contact you to provide countersigned document to finalize this Agreement, confirm your preferred invoice method and provide artwork spec’s. 50% is due within 10 days of your signature date; the balance is due within 60 days prior to CMS Expo (March 3, 2010).
Signed:
X ___________________________________________
Date:
X ____________________
Your Name:
_____________________________________________
Phone:
______________________
Position / Title:
_____________________________________________
Fax:
______________________
Organization:
_____________________________________________
Email:
______________________
CMSA Signature:
X ___________________________________________
Date:
X ____________________
Mail To:
CMS Association Inc P.O. Box 2067, Crystal Lake, IL 60039
Fax To:
1- (815) 455-2975
Questions? Contact John Coonen 2010 CMS Expo Co-Host Phone: (815) 455-2900 John@CMSExpo.net