May 21-24, 2014 / Knoxville, TN You’re invited to the world’s largest celebration of creativity!
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Help us positively influence kids’ lives at Global Finals 2014. Destination Imagination (DI) is a nonprofit, volunteer-led, cause-driven organization that enables students from around the world to learn and experience the creative process from imagination to innovation. We create programs that allow kids and teens to solve challenges in astonishing ways. DI participants learn 21st century skills and build a lifelong confidence in working together to solve any challenge. Our Challenge program is our most popular offering. Destination Imagination is an international tournament for kids. At the start of the school year, student teams choose one of seven openended Challenges in STEM, Improv, Visual Arts, Service Learning, or Early Learning. After weeks are spent creating and developing their solutions, they go to a local tournament where
top-scoring teams advance to state or country tournaments. The top level tournament is our Global Finals—the world’s largest celebration of creativity. We are inviting you to join in the celebration by providing support for Global Finals 2014. Within this packet, you will find detailed examples of how your organization can engage with many of the educational and fun-filled events at Global Finals. You will also discover the many benefits and promotional opportunities your organization can receive in addition to interacting with more than 16,000 participants who attend the annual event.
For more information, contact a Destination Imagination representative: Email: sponsor@dihq.org Call: 856.324.4787
“In a word, amazing. The kids, the staff and the atmosphere were all great. The kids weren’t rushed and the atmosphere was fun and explorative.” –Michigan Tech Mind Trekkers
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PACKAGES AT A GLANCE Bronze
Silver
Gold
Expo Partner
$1500
$2500
$3750
$5500
10’ x 10’
10’ x 20’
20’ x 20’
30’ x 30’
Products in Store
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20
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Program Ad Size
Medium
Medium
Large
Large
Newspaper Ad Size
Small
Medium
Large
Large
Newspaper Ad Run
1 Day
2 days
3 days
3 days
Cost Booth Size
Jumbotron recognition
Additional Benefits
INNOVATION EXPO At the Global Finals Innovation Expo, exhibitors have the opportunity to provide a hands-on, interactive experience for the children, parents and volunteers in attendance. Your organization is invited to engage with 9,000+ children and 7,000+ adults who are interested in products,
services and resources that will enhance their imagination, creativity and teamwork. Participation in the Global Finals Innovation Expo also provides your organization with the opportunity to place your products for sale in the Global Finals Souvenir Store.
Housing Exhibitors will receive a group rate if they choose to stay in the desginated DI exhibitor hotel. Reservations will be made in the organization’s name and will be paid by the organization at event registration. XX VIP Guests are housed at a different hotel, and the room charge is included in the VIP Guest registration. XX
Jumbotron recognition & website presence
Transportation Shuttle service is offered from the exhibitor hotel to the Expo site each morning and back to the hotel in the evening. The exhibitor hotel is located within walking distance of several restaurants for dinner. XX VIP Guests are provided transportation to and from the airport as well as transportation throughout the length of their stay. VIP Guests can arrange with their hosts for transportation each night. XX
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Bronze Exhibitor
Silver Exhibitor
$1500 // 10’ x 10’ Booth
$2500 // 10’ x 20’ Booth
The opportunity to feature a product at Souvenir Sales XX Medium program ad XX Small 1-day newspaper ad XX Logo featured in newspaper and program XX Logo and link on Global Finals website XX 1 draped table & 2 chairs XX 1 standard outlet XX Complimentary continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments in the Exhibitor Lounge daily XX
The opportunity to feature up to 12 products at Souvenir Sales XX Medium program ad XX Medium 2-day newspaper ad XX Logo featured in newspaper and program XX Logo and link on Global Finals website XX 1 draped table & 2 chairs XX 1 standard outlet XX Complimentary continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments in the Exhibitor Lounge daily. XX
Gold Exhibitor
Expo Partner
$3750 // 20’X20’ Booth
$5500 // 30’X30’ BOOTH
The opportunity to feature 20 products at Souvenir Sales XX Large program ad XX Large 3-day newspaper ad XX Logo featured in newspaper and program XX Logo and link on Global Finals website XX 1 draped table & 2 chairs XX 1 standard outlet XX Complimentary continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments in the Exhibitor Lounge daily XX Recognition on the Jumbotron during Opening & Closing Ceremonies at UT’s Thompson-Boling Arena (attended by more than 16,000 people) XX
Expo Floor Open Wednesday, May 21 - 10 am – 5 pm Thursday, May 22 - 9 am – 5 pm XX Friday, May 23 - 9 am – 5 pm XX Saturday, May 24 - 9 am – 3 pm XX XX
The opportunity to feature 20 products at Souvenir Sales XX Large program ad XX Large 3-day newspaper ad XX Logo featured in newspaper and program XX Logo and link on Global Finals website XX 1 draped table & 2 chairs XX 1 standard outlet XX Complimentary continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments in the Exhibitor Lounge daily XX Recognition on the Jumbotron during Opening & Closing Ceremonies at UT’s Thompson-Boling Arena (attended by more than 16,000 people) XX Year-long presence on DI website (organization listing and link) XX
Join our list of recognized and unique brands that have exhibited at Global Finals:
NASA
Set-up & Breakdown Move-in & Set-up XX
Tuesday, May 20 - 8 am – 10 pm
Booth Breakdown XX
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EVENT SPONSORSHIP International Buddy Team Meeting $2,000 Small program ad XX Medium 1-day newspaper ad XX Logo featured in newspaper and program XX
Global Finals Camps $2,000 general sponsorship Small program ad Medium 1-day newspaper ad XX Logo featured in newspaper and program XX XX
$6,000 for custom camp
“The opening ceremonies were very well done. To see creative problem solving celebrated in such a grand way was very powerful.” – Sparticl (Twin Cities Public Television)
Throughout Global Finals, special events are held to provide fun, entertaining and educational experiences for participants. These events help teams from around the world celebrate their creativity and experience Global Finals as more than a tournament. Special events highlight various aspects of Global
Finals, including the international nature of the program and the educational goals and benefits of participating in the Destination Imagination program. Along with trying and learning new things, teams are able to have tons of fun at all of our special events.
Teams from all over the world attend Global Finals. At the International Buddy Team Meeting, international teams are paired with teams from the United States. Buddy teams help welcome their international counterparts to Global Finals, schedule time to spend together and watch each other present their Challenge solutions. The Buddy Team program helps expose participants to other cultures and traditions, and it all starts at the International Buddy Team Meeting.
Medium program ad Large 1-day newspaper ad XX Logo featured in newspaper and program XX XX
Participants at Global Finals are always looking for fun things to do. Camps are a great way for participants to spend a few hours pushing their creativity to the limit and challenging them to think on their feet. A differently themed camp is offered each day for participants to further develop their problem solving skills. Camps include themes such as STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) as well as movies, music, and cultural learning. DI Family Camp is an opportunity for parents and Team Managers to team up with their children and complete various Challenges. For many participants, camps are a requisite part of the Global Finals experience. We can custom design the camp theme and Challenges to focus on your company’s areas of interest, e.g. 3M Duct Tape Wars. For a custom-branded camp theme and activities, agreement must be signed prior to February 15, 2014. DestinationImagination.org
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Pin Trading Areas
Pre-Teen After-Party
Teen After-Party
$6,000/1 location
$5,000
$5,000
Medium program ad XX Large 1-day newspaper ad XX Logo featured in newspaper and program XX
$25,000/all locations Large program ad XX Large 2-day newspaper ad XX Logo featured in newspaper and program XX
From Appraisers to sponsors to participants, everyone at Global Finals wants to trade and collect the hottest pins of the year. Affiliates, regions, teams and even individual participants design their own pins to trade. Pin trading is such an important part of the Destination Imagination culture that we have to designate specific areas for pin trading to keep participants from blocking traffic! Pin Trading Areas are huge, covered in signage, and located in high-traffic areas of the event. Sponsor one of these, and everyone at Global Finals will be exposed to your brand.
Medium program ad XX Large 1-day newspaper ad XX Logo featured in newspaper and program XX
Closing Ceremony ends, but the party just begins! This party is one last chance to remind students that at the end of the week, we all have something to celebrate. With music, food and activities, all of the younger participants have the opportunity to leave Global Finals with one final memory of fun and excitement.
“I was surprised by the number of students, parents, and even teachers who came by our booth at the expo. They were bright and enthusiastic, and most importantly, they were interested in our products!” -Texas Instruments
Team Manager Lounge
Medium program ad Large 1-day newspaper ad XX Logo featured in newspaper and program XX XX
Just for participants ages 13+, this party gives all of the older team members a chance to let loose and enjoy the final hours of Global Finals before their journey home. Teens are treated to live music, great food and the chance to meet new friends. No matter their scores from the tournament, everyone leaves this party feeling energized and excited about their time spent at Global Finals.
$2,000 Medium program Ad Small 1-day newspaper Ad XX Logo featured in newspaper and program XX XX
Team Managers (TM’s) spend the year guiding and teaching their teams. They spend countless hours working to foster the education of DI participants. In the TM Lounge, these priceless volunteers get the chance to sit back in a relaxing massage chair, enjoy some refreshments, close their eyes and take a break from all of the activity of Global Finals. It’s a much needed moment in a peaceful space that we are more than happy to provide for this miraculous group of volunteers.
“Our NASA Education program has the same goals and objectives as DI Global Finals. This has been one of the most inspiring events I’ve ever been to. I don’t think I’ve seen any conference, especially one that involves hands-on interaction be so large.” -NASA
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“I was amazed at the level of intelligence and creativity that each child displayed. I was also very impressed at the level of patience from the parents and adults that were working with the children.� - Titanic Museum
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES For those organizations interested in supporting the overall Global Finals experience, we have many options available that allow your organization to receive widespread recognition. From print ads in the Global Finals Program book to
Program Advertisement
Newspaper Advertisement
$100-Small Ad $250-Medium Ad $450-Large Ad
Cost per single-day run: $100-Mini Ad $225-Small Ad $300-Medium Ad $600-Large Ad
20,000 copies of the Global Finals Program are printed and distributed each year to our Global Finals participants. This book contains all of the event and Challenge schedules and is treasured as a souvenir piece. Buying advertisement space in the Program will ensure that everyone at Global Finals recognizes your support of Destination Imagination.
The Global Finals Daily Newspaper has a printing distribution of 20,000 copies for participants and officials at Global Finals and the Knoxville community. Containing feature stories from each day, the Daily Newspaper is the premiere source of news while at Global Finals.
sponsoring the event credential lanyards, Global Finals is full of opportunities to make your brand known to our participants. Your organization can extend its reach while helping to support the world’s largest celebration of creativity for kids and teens. DestinationImagination.org
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General Sponsorship $1,000 Small page program ad Small 1-day newspaper ad XX Logo and organization name in Global Finals Program and on the Global Finals website XX XX
If you’re looking for a lower-cost option to help support Global Finals, general sponsorship is a great choice. These sponsors will be recognized for their overall contributions of support for the mission and vision of Destination Imagination and Global Finals.
Conference Lanyards & Credential Wallet
Registration Packet Insert
Team Manager Registration Bags
$7,500
$3,000
$3,000
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Large 1-day newspaper ad Large program ad
Each of the almost 16,000 attendees at Global Finals receives a set of credentials with a lanyard and credential wallet. These are some of the most prized souvenir items from Global Finals each year and are often kept and displayed proudly for many years. Your logo can be printed on the lanyard itself or on the credential wallet for recognition by all those attending the event.
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1 Full-page insert distributed to over 1,200 teams
Does your company offer products or services that could benefit Global Finals participants? There are often services that different organizations can provide to support teams while they are in Knoxville for Global Finals and in the future. Travel services and supplies, local entertainment and creative thinking products can be advertised in the registration packet that every team receives when they arrive at Global Finals.
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Large 1-day newspaper ad Medium program ad
Team Managers receive a welcome bag to assist them in keeping track of all of the information received at registration. Your company logo can be printed on one side of the bag and will be distributed to and carried by up to 1,250 Team Managers at Global Finals.
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Housing Key Chains
DI Television (DITV)
Internet Café
Sponsored App
$4,000
$10,000
$5,000
$10,000
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Medium program ad Large 1-day newspaper ad
If there’s one thing that can’t be avoided at Global Finals, it’s housing. Everyone has to sleep somewhere, and the housing for each participant is organized through Global Finals Registration. Participants always need a key chain to help them keep track of their room keys. Your company logo can be printed on the key chains that every participant in on-campus housing receives.
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Medium program ad Large 2-day newspaper ad
Streaming content on monitors throughout the event, DITV provides broadcasts of interviews, events and all of the other happenings around campus. For some special events (e.g., Opening Ceremony), the broadcast reaches beyond Knoxville, TN and into more than 100,000 homes of those who cannot attend Global Finals. By sponsoring an event broadcast, your name will be spread throughout the global DI community.
Medium program ad Large 1-day newspaper ad XX Logo fatured in newspaper and program XX Logo and link on Global Finals website
Large program ad Large 1-day newspaper ad XX Logo fatured in newspaper and program XX Logo and link on Global Finals website
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The Internet Café is a hot spot for Global Finals participants. Students, parents and volunteers can stop by to check team and event schedules, email friends and family, and stay connected to all things Global Finals, including checking out the latest pictures, videos and news dedicated to the event.
The Global Finals app is the go-to application for everyone during Global Finals. Teams use this resource for a constant feed of information. The Global Finals app also contains a schedule and provides an event planning tool for our attendees. This is a must have resource for those interested in experiencing Global Finals to the fullest. Your logo and link will be featured at the footer of the app.
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sponsorship interest Form Contact Info Organization ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Name ______________________________________ Title/Role _________________________________________ Phone ________________________ Fax _______________________ Email ___________________________________________
Billing info Address ______________________________________________________ City ________________________________________ State/Province ____________________________ Zip _____________ Country ___________________________________
Sponsorship Info (Please check all sponsorship options that apply. ) Expo Exhibitor
Additional Sponsorships
Bronze Exhibitor
$1,500
Program Ad Small
$100
Silver Exhibitor
$2,500
Program Ad Medium
$250
Gold Exhibitor
$3,750
Program Ad Large
$450
Expo Partner
$5,500
Newspaper Ad Mini
$100
Newspaper Ad Small
$225
Event Sponsor Buddy Team Meeting
$2,000
Newspaper Ad Medium
$300
Camps Sponsor General
$2,000
Newspaper Ad Large
$600
Custom Camp
$5,000
DITV
$10,000
Pin Trading-1 location
$6,000
Housing Key Chains
$2,500
Pin Trading-all locations
$25,000
General Sponsorship
$1,000
Pre-Teen Party
$5,000
$5,000
Internet Café
Teen Party
$5,000
Registration Packet Insert
$3,000
TM Lounge
$2,000
TM Registration Bags
$3,000
Payment info (Check One) Choose one method. Payment must be enclosed with this application. Please print or type.
Check
Money Order Purchase Order Credit Card
Check # _______________ Make checks payable to: Destination Imagination, Inc. In US Dollars only.
Payable to Destination Imagination, Inc.
PO must be signed. Enclose or fax copy.
Visa MasterCard American Express Discover
Credit Card info: Cardholder Name ____________________________________ Signature _________________________________________ Card Number Exp. Date (mm/yy) CCV#
Mail to
Destination Imagination Attn: Creative Initiatives 1111 S. Union Ave., Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Email/Fax/Call
sponsor@dihq.org/856.324.4586/856.324.4787
Deadline to submit Sponsorship Interest Form is March 15, 2014.
1111 S. Union Ave. Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
For more information, contact a Destination Imagination representative: Email: sponsor@dihq.org Call: 856.324.4787