2013 Solution & Service Provider Guide CONNECT with over 45,000 PeopleSoft & JD Edwards users MAXIMIZE your marketing dollars REACH your sales and awareness goals
Quest International Users Group is the home for PeopleSoft and JD Edwards users. We are a user-led, user-driven community focused on connecting Oracle applications users from around the world.
94 countries represented by Quest users
RapidDecision has been partnering with Quest for all these years because of the inherent value proposition that exists by being a partner. There is no other community in the world that allows us to fully support the JD Edwards and PeopleSoft customers. Joseph Guerra, SVP, CTO & Chief Architect, RapidDecision, Quest Platinum Partner
The Quest Network 2 Vendor Membership 3 Partner Program 4 Marketing and Visibility 5 Content Provider 6 Q&A Magazine 7 Thought Leader 9 Face-to-Face Events
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Become a Partner
www.QuestDirect.org
The Quest Network Through Quest you have a vibrant network at your fingertips, a network that allows you to not only reach new customers, but to interact with and understand those customers on a more personal level.
Affiliates and Corporate Members:
You become a key partner in our mission to provide customers with powerful tools, experiences and resources to maximize their business technology investments.
SIGs
52 affiliated SIGs
RUGs
48 affiliated RUGs
FORTUNE
500
193 Fortune 500 companies
Quest represents more PeopleSoft and JD Edwards product, business-to-business networking and education than any other user group. Customer Job Level: 35.9% Middle Management 22.4% Technical Expert 11.5% Senior Management 10.8% Technical Support 8.5% Non-Management End Users
SIGs
RUGs 53%, or 29,000 PeopleSoft 27%, or 15,000 JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 20%, or 11,000 JD Edwards World
FORTUNE
500
*Customers who listed two or more products are represented more than once in the chart above.
35.9% 22.4%
11.5% 10.8%
8.5%
Top 5 Industries of Quest Members & Subscribers:
Top 5 reasons customers participate in Quest:
1. Industrial Manufacturing 2. Public Sector 3. Financial Services
1. Quest Groups
4. Healthcare
3. Face-to-Face Networking at Quest Events 4. Online Learning 5. Face-to-Face Education at Quest Events
(includes Banking, Capital Markets) (includes Payer, Provider)
5. Education and Research
(includes Higher Ed & Research, Primary/Secondary Ed)
(Participating in RUGs & SIGs)
2. Oracle Information
(Receiving news and product updates)
Vendor Membership A Quest membership gives your company access to over 45,000 customers from 94 countries and a stronger link to the Quest community. Not only will your company be positioned as a leader in the Oracle community but Quest vendor members benefit from expanded access to Oracle customers around the world through Quest events and online tools.
Membership Benefits Number of individuals listed on your membership with login credentials
Platinum* $7,500
Gold $5,000
Silver $3,000
Cobalt $2,000
Copper** $1,000
25
15
8
3
1
Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3
Tier 4
Tier 5
Company listing in Quest’s online Solution & Service Provider Directory Ability to submit your company’s press releases to be posted on QuestDirect.org Ability to submit educational content, exhibit and sponsor at RECONNECT, INFOCUS and Quest managed RUGs Priority booth placement for all Quest events based on partner level then member level Ability to participate as an Online Content Provider Ability to sponsor at Quest’s Oracle OpenWorld reception/event Subscription to Q&A magazine, Weekly Download & Provider Download Primary Member Contact Only
All employees receive member registration rate at COLLABORATE Post White Paper in file library
3
2
1
Number of hardcopy mailings to Quest members and subscribers (additional fees apply)
3
2
Available for purchase
Ability to add an OnDemand webinar to the File Library
2
1
Rotating logo on QuestDirect.org JOIN page. Ability to send an email to the entire Quest community (based on availability)
Available for purchase
*Available to Platinum Partners only. **Available to companies with 10 employees or less only.
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Quest Partner Program Quest Partner companies receive exclusive access to these Partner-only benefits:
Are you looking to: • Grow your brand as a true partner to the user community? • Increase sales and generate leads? • Make your job easier? • Save money through partner pricing on advertising and sponsorships?
The Quest Partner Program allows vendors to plan out their year-long marketing initiatives, receive partner pricing for advertising and sponsorship opportunities purchased in advance, spread payments throughout the course of the year and receive additional exposure for your commitment to Quest. Quest works with you to build a partner package tailored to your unique needs. When you become a Quest Partner, a Quest membership is included. In addition, you customize the rest of your package for the perfect mix of face-to-face events, advertising and sponsorship opportunities to fit your company’s marketing and sales initiatives.
• Priority booth placement for COLLABORATE, INFOCUS and RECONNECT (based on partner level) • Company logo on Partner signage at COLLABORATE, INFOCUS and RECONNECT • Company recognition at Quest Meeting of the Members at COLLABORATE • Company logo on Partner ads in COLLABORATE Onsite Program • Company listed on Quest Partner page of QuestDirect.org • Company logo on Partner ads in Q&A magazine • Partner pricing on advertising and sponsorships (some exclusions apply) • Reduced pricing for Customer Sponsored Memberships • Flexible payment plans
Become a Partner www.QuestDirect.org
Partner Level Platinum Elite
Community Investment $100,000+
Platinum
$60,000 – $99,999
Gold
$40,000 – $59,999
Silver
$25,000 – $39,999
PARTNER PROGRAM 2012
Our partnership with Quest has provided us with a number of effective marketing strategies and thought leadership opportunities that empower DSI to build stronger relationships with users, and fellow partners, in the Quest community. Scott Lutz, Vice President of Marketing, DSI, Quest Platinum Elite Partner 800.225.0517 | www.QuestDirect.org
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Marketing and Visibility A study prepared for American Business Media showed that despite what’s going on in the economy, executives rely on business-to-business media for information more than any other media source for influence or support of purchase decisions. Take advantage of these opportunities to grow your business. Hit over 45,000 users with these options!
Weekly Download Sponsorship The Weekly Download is Quest’s weekly newsletter of Oracle and association news, segmented into three versions: PeopleSoft, JD Edwards and both. PeopleSoft only or JD Edwards only: $900 Partner / $1,150 Member Both PeopleSoft and JD Edwards, exclusive: $1,500 Partner / $2,000 Member
Upgrades Newsletter Sponsorship Brand your organization as the leader in Upgrades by sponsoring the monthly Upgrades Newsletter. Only one ad spot available per month! Per newsletter price: $1,500 Partner / $2,000 Member
As a long-term Oracle partner who focuses on providing solutions to JD Edwards customers, we place a high value on our relationship with Quest. The services and support they provide to both JD Edwards customers and us as a partner is the most valuable marketing relationship we have. Don Landrum, CD Group, Quest Gold Partner
HCM, Financials and Tools & Technology Newsletter Sponsorships Each quarter the above topics will have a dedicated newsletter. Brand your organization as an industry leader with an ad. Only one spot available per issue! Per newsletter price: $1,500 Partner / $2,000 Member
Banner Ads On average, 43,000 unique users visit QuestDirect.org during a 6-month period. Speak out and speak out often with a space in our continually rotating online community banner ads. Banner ads can also be customized to appear only to your target audience. Per quarter price: $2,500 Partner / $3,000 Member
Promotion-Only Webinars Allow Quest to promote your upcoming webinar to your target market. This monthly email blast will include your logo and webinar details. Per webcast price: $2,000 Partner / $2,500 Member
Your Ad Here
Sponsor Oracle executives for COLLABORATE and Oracle OpenWorld town halls. See page 13 and 15
*non-members add 20% to member rates
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Content Provider Be the expert in the PeopleSoft and JD Edwards communities! After all, who knows the insand-outs of Financials, HCM, Mobility, Professional Development, Tools & Technology and Upgrades better than your company? This is your opportunity to share your experiences and successes (or your mistakes – we can learn from those too). • Upgrades Shootout – February 2013 With this vendor-only series, you have the opportunity to promote your product against other vendors before COLLABORATE 13.
• Financials – October 2013 This series will cover the systems and processes that enable efficient operations and support strong internal financial controls.
• Professional Development – June 2013 Highlights of this series include professional and personal skills customers can use to get ahead and advance their career.
• Tools & Technology – November 2013 In this series, learn all about the technology behind the JD Edwards and PeopleSoft products.
• Human Capital Management I – July, 1 2013 Get involved in the discussion around how HCM can be employed to improve workforce performance to drive top line financial results. This series will also cover HCM processes: from hire-to-retire to ways to improve operating efficiencies to bottom line performance. • Upgrades – August 2013 This series will cover best-practices and educate attendees on upgrading their Oracle products. It will include a mixture of customer, vendor and Oracleprovided sessions.
• JD Edwards World Series – November 2013 This series is dedicated to the JD Edwards World community and will cover upgrading, security, best-practices and how to get the most out of JD Edwards World.
Per session price: $3,500 partner / $4,000 member
• Mobility – September 2013 Best-practices, systems and solutions that allow users to enable their Oracle product for use on mobile devices will be covered.
82% of customers
who participate in Quest Online Learning do not attend face-toface events.
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Q&A Magazine Reach customers on a bimonthly basis via Q&A magazine, Quest’s digital publication that offers Oracle interviews, customer insights and community news. We’ll also continue the highly successful special print editions that are distributed at COLLABORATE and Oracle OpenWorld. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to reach your target audience and increase your brand recognition.
Q&A magazine, on average, is viewed in more than 40 countries worldwide!
Did You Know? • Each issue of Q&A averages more than 25,000 page views • Readers spend, on average, more than six minutes per visit
vendors@questdirect.org
See for yourself. Request to view Q&A online.
• Q&A is tablet and mobile compatible
Draw your audience in through interactive features by taking advantage of all the unique opportunities that come with Quest’s digital platform, including: • Videos (YouTube accessible) • Audio elements (podcasts) • Animated advertisements • Hyperlinks to websites, webinars, etc. • Pop-ups to highlight different aspects of your business • Full access to archived issues • Printable PDF versions
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Q&A Magazine Each issue in 2013 will have an overall focus, as well as contain information specific to JD Edwards and PeopleSoft targeting the following topics: Human Capital Management | Tools & Technology | Upgrades | Financials | Executive & CIO News
February 2013
Issue 1 2011
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COLLABORATE preview issue. Customers will look here for all the pre-conference content they need to make the most of their time onsite in Denver.
April 2013 Post-COLLABORATE wrap-up issue, with stories gathered onsite from Oracle executives, customer interviews and keynotes.
June 2013
AlSo In ThIS ISSue: Tech Wave 11 Business Intelligence 15 Begging the Question 32
PeopleSoft-only/RECONNECT preview edition, including specific industry news for the PeopleSoft community.
PeopleSoft
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Community 8
Meet Your New Board
Members 14
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JD Edwards-only/INFOCUS preview edition, including specific industry news for the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and World communities.
October 2013 News, interviews and important announcements from Oracle OpenWorld.
December 2013 ALsO IN THIs
Issue:
Upgrades 15
What’s Hot in HCM
18
Industry Upda tes
22
Events 27
Quest year-in-review for PeopleSoft and JD Edwards, as well as a look forward at 2014 from Oracle executives.
In addition to our regular editorial features, Q&A will bring you these specialized advertising opportunities:
Partner
Member
Cover
$5,600
$6,100
Full Page
$4,600
$5,100
• COLLABORATE 13 special print edition Available onsite via bag stuffing and at the Quest booth – April 2013
Half Page, Horizontal
$3,500
$4,000
• PeopleSoft-only edition June 2013
Custom sizes & enhanced digital options
TBD
TBD
• Buyers Guide Special print edition distributed at events throughout the year.
Ad Size
• JD Edwards-only edition August 2013 • Oracle OpenWorld special print edition October 2013 800.225.0517 | www.QuestDirect.org
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Thought Leader
Two thousand decision makers in the Quest Community are looking for thought leaders. Are you one of them? The Quest Leadership Community (QLC) offers C-levels and their direct reports topics of critical interest and delivers the information to them through face-to-face events, interactive webinars, best-practice knowledge-sharing and follow-up research, which follows the QLC’s model of learn, engage and act. CIO Forum Sponsor
QLC Executive Series
Held in conjunction with COLLABORATE each year, this is your opportunity to engage 100+ decision makers at a face-to-face event. With its unique blend of best-practices, interactive discussions and focused networking, the 2013 CIO Forum will help decisionmakers drive better business results and build meaningful IT relationships.
The 2013 Executive Series is dedicated to highlevel managers, directors and decision makers in an organization. This audience is targeted through the Executive Download email, the monthly Provider Webcast email and the Weekly Download. Furthermore, the QLC Executive Series is supported by all Quest Leadership Community promotions.
The CIO Forum’s unique workshop environment is structured to promote peer-level exchange and collaborative learning. Participants will receive pre-event reading material, hear from an industry-leading analyst before the event, participate in workshops guided by experienced facilitators and receive a research paper highlighting significant outcomes after the event.
This is your opportunity to brand your organization as a thought leader, all year long. With your sponsorship, you will also have the opportunity to present an executive series session in June 2013.
This is your opportunity to be in a room full of decision makers – $15,000.
Full Year QLC Sponsor Package
This sponsorship package includes the session and yearround branding as a thought leader – $15,000.
Combine the CIO Forum and the QLC Executive Series for one year-round, comprehensive thought leadership package – $25,000. *In order to participate in the Quest Leadership Community, you must be a vendor member in good standing.
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Face-to-Face Events Quest is the home of PeopleSoft and JD Edwards users and Quest events have the largest numbers of PeopleSoft and JD Edwards attendees. The chart below outlines each event and how it can help you reach your target audience. The next few pages provide opportunities to reach PeopleSoft and JD Edwards customers in ways that make the most of your time and budget. COLLABORATE User-led applications conference COLLABORATE • $$$education focuses on Oracle where Applications ecosystems as a whole. User-led applications conference where education
Number of Attendees/Solutions & Partners
COLLABORATE 13
focuses on OracleEducation Applications ecosystems a whole. includes Oracleasroadmaps,
upgrades, best practice sessions, Education includes Oracle roadmaps, upgrades, bestplus professional development, C-level practice sessions, plus professional development, C-level development opportunities and focused development opportunities and networking basedfocused on yournetworking industry, division basedand on your Special Interest Group. industry, division and Special Interest Typical attendeesGroup. include decision makers and power users from 25+ countries.
Typical attendees include decision andvendors power users from 25+ 6,000+ attendeesmakers and 250+ countries.
Breadth of Strategic Content & Products
6,000+ attendees and 250+ vendors $$$ JD Edwards INFOCUS/ PeopleSoft RECONNECT • $$ JD Edwards INFOCUS/ Event based onPeopleSoft the PeopleSoft/JD Edwards module RECONNECT ecosystem.
Event based on the PeopleSoft/JD
JD Edwards INFOCUS/ PeopleSoft RECONnECT
Education features modular, deep-dive sessions Edwards module ecosystem. designed to build your expertise around your current Education features modular, investment and Special Interest Group meetingsdeepto discuss enhancements. dive sessions designed to build
your expertise around your current
Typical attendees are end users and power users investment and Special Interest Group from North America (over 30 states).
meetings to discuss enhancements.
Cost to Attend
300-600 attendees and 35+ exhibitors
Typical attendees are end users and power users from North America (over 30 states). Regional User 300-600 Group Meetings attendees and 35+ exhibitors (RUGs and Chapters) • $ $$ Event focused on localized networking and education
Regional User Group Meetings
/CHAPTER MEETINGS
Education based on maximizing the use of your (RUGs and current PeopleSoft and JDChapters) Edwards releases.
focused on localized networking and Typical attendeesEvent are local end users.
Global to Local
education
50-100+ attendees and 5-15 exhibitors
Education based on maximizing the use of your current PeopleSoft and JD Edwards releases. Typical attendees are local end users.
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Face-to-Face Events
April 7-11, 2013 Colorado Convention Center Denver, Colorado
COLLABORATE is the user-driven conference of the year where more than 6,000 applications and database users gather to share knowledge, learn from experts like you and hear the latest from Oracle.
Exhibitor Showcase Packages
Be a part of the Exhibitor Showcase which will feature cutting-edge solutions, ideas and products. As a Quest exhibitor, you can choose to be a part of the PeopleSoft, JD Edwards or Primavera areas. Several opportunities for recognition and socializing are also available.
Rate through Feb. 1, 2013
Rate on or after Feb. 2, 2013
10’ x 10’
$5,000
$5,500
10’ x 20’
$10,000
$11,000
20’ x 20’
$20,000
$22,000
20’ x 30’
$30,000
$33,000
30’ x 30’
$45,000
$49,500
Exhibit Area
Main Street Booth Upgrade – add $1,500 (based on availability) Packages include (10’ x 10’ space): • One (1) full conference badge • Three (3) exhibit staff badges
All Packages include: • Three (3) one-day customer passes to exhibit hall only • Two (2) booth number floor stickers • $150 credit will be applied to your lead retrieval unit of choice • Basic company listing on Map Your Show’s online tool • One (1) waste basket • Company ID sign 800.225.0517 | www.QuestDirect.org
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Face-to-Face Events
April 7-11, 2013 Colorado Convention Center Denver, Colorado
Advertising Options One of the main reasons customers attend is to discover technology solutions and services from leading IT exhibitors like you. Advertising before, during and after the conference will allow you to brand your organization, drive traffic to your booth, session or event and stay top-of-mind after the show. QUEST-OPOLY $1,500 partner / $2,000 member Participate in this attendee-only game designed to increase booth traffic, create interaction and increase your company’s brand recognition. Be as creative as you like with your giveaway. Your page in the booklet will include your logo, booth number and giveaway information. Upgrade Your Online Visibility! $175 to $1,100 Use the Map Your Show tool to increase your visibility in the online agenda builder. Three packages to choose from: gold, platinum and diamond.
Medium
Ad Size
Rate
Advance Program
Full Page
$3,000
1 Pre-event email blast
n/a
$3,500
2 Pre-event email blasts
n/a
$4,500
Onsite Guide
Cover
$6,500
Onsite Guide
Full Page
$4,000
Onsite Guide
Half Page
$2,750
Registration bag drop
n/a
$5,000
Product Awareness Session (PAS)
n/a
$3,500
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Face-to-Face Events COLLABORATE 13 Sponsorships Set your organization apart from your competition by sponsoring during COLLABORATE. Not only will you receive benefits tailored to your sponsorship, but also recognition to give you maximum exposure.
Photo Booth – $7,500
Bring on the fun and capture COLLABORATE 13 memories inside your exhibit space. An additional 10x10 space will be provided with this sponsorship for the photo booth, plus we’ll brand your logo on every picture.
Attendee Lounge – $10,000
Post-COLLABORATE Town Halls – $5,000-$7,500 Sponsor Oracle executives as they present to the Quest PeopleSoft and JD Edwards communities on important announcements/releases made during COLLABORATE.
Bar in Your Booth in the Exhibitor Showcase –
$5,000 (two days)
$5,500 (wine/beer) / $6,500 (full bar)
Can you think of a better way to draw customers to your booth? Sponsor a bar in your 10x20 booth on Monday night for the Welcome Reception or Tuesday during Happy Hour.
COLLABORATE is a long week of education and networking for attendees so why not host a break and provide a pick-me-up on the show floor. The break area will include your branding, plus you can network at the break spot to meet attendees.
Charging Station – $3,000 (shared) / $7,500 (exclusive)
Registration – $7,500
Be the exclusive sponsor for the PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Primavera and Fusion attendee lounge on the show floor. What better way to brand your organization to your target audience!
Help attendees power up as they work the show floor. Charging stations will provide attendees the opportunity to recharge their devices and will allow you a 2-minute video to get their attention.
Conference Bags – $35,000 Purchased
Be the sponsor of the ultimate branding opportunity at COLLLABORATE. With this sponsorship, you not only see your logo branded on every Quest conference bag while in Denver, but you know your brand will be going home with attendees too.
Education Hallway Banner – $3,500
Have a specific message for the PeopleSoft or JD Edwards audience? Get your targeted message out through this sponsorship.
Grand Prize Giveaway – $15,000 Purchased
One lucky Quest customer will win a three-year lease on a 2013 Honda Accord (or similar car). With this sponsorship, you’ll receive a larger booth presence on the show floor where two cars will be displayed and stage recognition during the Quest Meeting of the Members.
Lanyards – $18,000 Purchased
Attendees have to wear badges everywhere they go at COLLABORATE. Why not put your logo around their neck and reap the benefits of branding your organization to each of them?
Notepads – $10,000 Purchased
Included in all Quest registration bags, this exclusive sponsorship affords you the opportunity to brand your organization in a useful conference tool. Plus, you know attendees will be taking their notes home with them so the branding will continue.
Pens – $7,500
Have your brand held in every attendee’s hand. Included in every Quest registration bag, your logo will be seen during and after COLLABORATE with this sponsorship.
Refreshment Break – $3,000 (one day) /
As the registration sponsor, you’ll be seen by every attendee. Your message and logo will be included on registration confirmation emails. Receive exposure to every attendee from November (when registration opens) through COLLABORATE in April.
Registration Bag Insert – $5,000 (Quest only) / $12,000 (Quest, OAUG and IOUG) Put your message in every Quest registration bag or the bag of every attendee.
Sunday Night Welcome Reception – $3,500
Join Quest as they host a party for PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Primavera and Fusion customers. As part of your sponsorship, you’ll have a table at the event to get in front of your target audience.
Vendor Sponsored Keynote – $35,000 Purchased
Be the only non-Oracle keynote at COLLABORATE. With this sponsorship, you’ll receive 60 minutes of stage time and all the branding around the session. Plus, we’ll work with you on topics that will be relevant to everyone attending this general session.
Water Bottles – $10,000
Quench the thirst of attendees as they navigate the Colorado Convention Center attending educational sessions and networking on the show floor. Plus, they’ll be able to take home their bottle, branded to your organization.
Wednesday Night Street Party – $5,500-$10,500
Be seen at the biggest party during COLLABORATE! Sponsor packages include lounges, games, food, etc. Contact your account executive to customize your sponsorship today! Have a sponsorship idea of your own?
Contact your account executive today to discuss a customized sponsorship just for you. 800.225.0517 | www.QuestDirect.org
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Face-to-Face Events New in 2012, Quest introduced two product focused events, one for PeopleSoft, the other for JD Edwards. These inaugural events offered in-depth education into the product modules in a way that isn’t possible at larger events. Typical attendees for these 3-day events are end users and power users from North America.
PeopleSoft
July 23-25, 2013
December 2-4, 2013
The Westin O’Hare Rosemont, Illinois (greater Chicago)
Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel Denver, Colorado
Estimated attendance: 275 customers / 350 total
Estimated attendance: 300 customers / 500 total
Opportunities to Participate: Exhibit – $3,500 Partners / $4,000 Members 8’x8’ exhibit space with a 6ft table and two chairs. Two registrations are also included.
Make a bigger impact with a sponsorship! Sponsorship
Rate
Maximize your brand exposure through advertising! Advertising
Rate
Afternoon Break (2 days)
$3,500
Onsite Program (cover)
$1,500
Breakfast or Lunch (shared)
$3,500
Onsite Program (interior ad)
$1,000
Exhibitor Showcase Cocktail Reception
$4,000
Post Event Tech Chat
$2,000
Pre Event Email Blast
$2,500
Keycards
$4,500
Product Awareness Session
$1,500
Lanyards
$5,000
Notepads
$4,000
Pens
$4,000
Registration Bags
$7,500
Water Bottles
$5,000
Welcome Reception (exclusive)
$5,000
Note: in order to participate in the product focused events, vendors must be members of Quest and be exhibiting or sponsoring the event.
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Face-to-Face Events SIGs
RUGs
Regional User Group Meetings
FORTUNE Quest assists in the logistical planning (and sometimes the revitalization) of several events throughout the country and the year. These one-day, mini-events allow you to meet, greet and learn from the users right in your neighborhood. Current RUGs managed by Quest include, but are not limited to:
500
• Northern California RUG (Fall and Spring) • Northeast PeopleSoft & JD Edwards New York/New Jersey RUG (Fall and Spring) • Southeast RUG
Sponsorship/Exhibiting Options:
Rate:
Breakfast
$1,000
Lunch
$1,500
Registration bag
$2,000
Registration bag insert
$500
Table Top
$995
• Midwest RUG • Quest's Dallas/Fort Worth UG Meeting
And don’t forget, Quest is affiliated with 48 RUGs. All RUG groups can be found on QuestDirect.org!
• Florida RUG • Mid-Atlantic RUG
Oracle OpenWorld
September 22-26, 2013
Through Quest you can make an impact at Oracle OpenWorld. Don’t miss your opportunity to increase the return on your investment. Onsite Bag Drop – $1,500 partner / $2,000 member The onsite bag drop will help drive attendees that visit the Quest kiosk to your booth or party or website during and after the conference.
Sponsorship
Partner
Member
Table top
$4,000
$4,500
PeopleSoft glasses
$2,000
$2,500
JD Edwards glasses
$2,000
$2,500
PeopleSoft wristbands
$1,500
$2,000
JD Edwards wristbands
$1,500
$2,000
Specialty Sponsorship
$7,500
$8,000
*Only vendors sponsoring the party may attend.
Q&A Magazine – Quest will print a special edition of Q&A magazine just for OpenWorld. Be included in both the digital and print editions – see page 8 for pricing.
Sponsor the Quest Party on Tuesday, September 24 Every year, with the help of sponsors like you, Quest hosts a party for PeopleSoft and JD Edwards customers. This is your opportunity to get in front of your target audience, all in one place.
Post-Oracle OpenWorld Town Halls – sponsor Oracle executives as they present to the Quest community on important announcements made during OpenWorld: PeopleSoft – $7,500 (29,000 users) JD Edwards EnterpriseOne – $5,000 (15,000 users) JD Edwards World Town Hall – $5,000 (11,000 users) 800.225.0517 | www.QuestDirect.org
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International Opportunities Reach outside of North America through the Quest Asia chapter. Advertising, exhibiting, presenting and sponsorship opportunities are available for the following event:
Quest Asia FORTUNE – A JD EDWARDS, OBIEE & HYPERION CONFERENCE 2013 5 Star ($7,500 USD)
3 Star ($3,000 USD)
1 Star ($1,500 USD)
Yes
Yes
Web site only
Exhibitor Badges
6
4
2
Exhibition Table
1
1
1
Breakout session (45 minutes)
1
1
Insert in delegate folders
1
1
Sponsor Benefits Branding on Web site, printed materials, etc.
Key banner placement Company logo on lanyards (provided by sponsor) Conference Folder (provided by sponsor) Pre Conference E-blast Conference pens & note pads (provided by sponsor) Additional sponsorship opportunities include a Conference Cocktail Party for $3,000 or a Vendor Demonstration for $1,500.
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International Opportunities Reach outside of North America through the Quest Australia/New Zealand chapter. Advertising, exhibiting, presenting and sponsorship opportunities are available for the following event:
Quest Australia/New Zealand – A JD EDWARDS ONLY CONFERENCE 2013
Sponsor Benefits
5 Star ($35,000 USD)
3 Star ($20,000 USD)
Branding on Web site, printed materials, etc.
1 Star ($6,600 USD) Web site only
Exhibitor Badges
5
4
2
Exhibition Booth
1
1
1
Exhibition Table
Double
Double
Single
Breakout session (45 minutes)
1
1
Program Color Advertisement
Full Page
Half Page
1
1
Insert in delegate folders Key banner placement Conference Satchel
Logo
Lanyards
Logo
Pre Conference E-blast Conference pens & note pads
Additional sponsorship opportunities include: Coffee Cart – $5,000; Conference Cocktail Party – $10,000; Vendor Demonstration – $5,500; Wireless - $4,000; Folder inserts – $600; Banner – $1,200; and a variety of advertisement options in the Onsite Program – $750-$2,800. For additional information on participating in these international events, contact Daniel Strassburg at daniel.strassberg@questdirect.org. 800.225.0517 | www.QuestDirect.org
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