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Welcome to
THE REal SHOW The Virginia Association of REALTORS速
2011 Convention & Expo! The Virginia Beach Convention Center October 7-8, 2011
WELCOME TO
The Virginia Association of REALTORS® 91st Annual Convention and Expo!
The REal Show is the largest networking and education event of the year for Virginia real estate professionals. Realtors® attend Convention for top-notch education sessions, motivating keynote speakers, networking opportunities with the best in the business, and to visit with key industry partners in the Expo Hall.
Location: The Virginia Beach Convention Center October 7–8, 2011
The strongest attendee base at The REal Show are the top-performing and highest-earning Realtors in the State. Why? Because they can afford to be there. They’re decision makers who are ready to spend money to make money. These are the people you want to meet. They’re at The REal Show – you should be, too. Become a sponsor and exhibitor to: • generate leads • network with current clients • create relationships with future clients • brand your products and services to the most active real estate professionals in Virginia! The REal Show provides you with the venue, the time, and the opportunity to connect with Realtors®, brokers, agents, top producers, association executives, and other decision makers that are shaping the Virginia real estate industry.
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Your Customers are here — meet them FACE-TO-FACE The Virginia Association of REALTORS® represents more than 31,000 Realtors® from across Virginia – from Northern Virginia, to Richmond, Roanoke, and Hampton Roads – and the best in the business will be walking the Expo Hall to find valuable tools and services that will benefit their business. Be a part of the Expo Hall and show Virginia Realtors® that you are an industry leader with tools that will benefit their business, and are invested in their industry and supporting their Association. VAR is proud to partner with the Hampton Roads Realtors® Association to bring you The REal Show.
Past Exhibitors and Sponsors include: 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty of VA Access National Bank Active Rain American Home Shield - VA Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group Bank of America BB & T Loans BELFOR Property Restoration Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Blu Skyy Realty Bryce Resort Building Specs Property C & F Mortgage Centralized Showing Service Coleman American Allied Complete Short Sale Processors Cox Communication Creative Services Dee Sign Company DotLoop DuPont Community Credit Union eNeighborhoods Inc. EShowings Etc. Shoppe Exit Realty- Virginia First American Home Buyers Fulton Mortgage GE Security Global Force Auction Group, LLC Healthy Home Carpet & Tile Cleaning HMS Home Warranty HomesFindMe HWA- Home Warranty of America For more information, visit www.VARealtor.com 1009167
JES Construction Inc. Kathy’s Accessories Keep It Simple Storage/PODS Liberty Mutual Lincoln Lawn Frames LLE Inc. Lowe’s Companies, Inc Magnets USA MetAmerica Mid-Atlantic Waterproofing Model Homes of America Moments to Remember USA LLC Monarch Bank MRIS Navy Federal Credit Union New American Mortgage Old Republic Home Protection Old Virginia Mortgage Outstaffing, Inc. Pearl Insurance Pillar to Post PNC Mortgage Pollard Environmental Preferred Credit Repair, LLC Prestige Title Prosperity Mortgage Quality Services Moving RE/MAX RealBiz360.com Real Estate Information Realty Executives - Kempsville Samuel I. White PC Scentsy
SentriLock, LLC ServPro of Southeastern Virginia SignSOURCE1 Skymie Video Tours, llc Speciality Lending Group Starker X LTD State Corporation Commission - Virginia Systems Engineering Tennessee Valley Signs The Braun Agency, A Nationwide Insurance Agency The Dragas Companies The Real Estate Book T-Mobile Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC) TowneBank Mortgage Travelers Two Marines & A Truck U.S. Dept Of Veteran Affairs Union Mortgage Group United Country Real Estate Universal Pest & Termite UPS VideoAFX Virginia Housing Development Authority Virginia Natural Gas VisualTour.com Wachovia/ A Wells Fargo Company zipLogix
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Make an Impact – Sponsor The REal Show
Sponsor The REal Show in order to maximize your visibility and drive traffic to your booth. All sponsorship items below are also available a la carte.
Platinum Package–$15,000 (1 Available) Your Choice of:
✓ General Session Video Sponsor: Sponsor the videos that are played
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during VAR’s general sessions and have a commercial spot! Your logo will be featured on each VAR video, which are used throughout the year. You commercial will play in the General Session, on screens throughout the Convention Center, and throughout 2011!
✓ Video Wall Sponsor: Imagine walking in the Convention Center lobby and
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seeing a 360 foot video wall. Now picture your company on it! Along the registration area is the space to create a sponsored entry experience and unrivaled opportunity to communicate with VAR members.
Final Night Party: This highly anticipated yearly event is a can’t miss for
Deliverables include: • 20x20 premium booth space • Full page, 4 color ad in on-site Program • 30 minute speaking spot in the Expo Hall Learning Area • Tote Bag Insert • 8 Full Conference Registrations • Company description on Convention website • Prominent logo recognition on all pre- and postshow promotional materials • Platinum Sponsor recognition onsite • Platinum Sponsor badges • Pre- and post-show mailing lists
everyone attending The REal Show! Create unique brand exposure and networking opportunities through exclusive sponsorship of this event.
Gold Package–$9,000 (3 Available) Your Choice of: huttle Sponsors: Attendees need to get from their hotel to the ConvenS tion Center... make sure they see you each time they do it! Put your message in front of Realtors® and throughout Virginia Beach by including your logo on the shuttle! ote Bags: What better way for your company to gain visibility than by beT ing seen over and over again! Even after the event, the conference tote bags, imprinted with your company logo, will be carried back to the office by conference attendees. xpo Kickoff Reception: The biggest event in the Expo Hall, and your E opportunity for non-stop attention! Sponsor this kick-off celebration with unique signage and recognition opportunities.
Deliverables include: • 10x20 premium booth space • Full page, 4 color ad in on-site Program • 30 minute speaking spot in the Expo Hall Learning Area • Tote Bag Insert • 5 Full Conference Registrations • Company description on Convention website • Prominent logo recognition on all pre- and postshow promotional materials • Gold Sponsor recognition onsite • Gold Sponsor badges • Pre- and post-show mailing lists
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✓ Mobile Office Sponsor: Realtors need WiFi and a Cyber Café (and you probably do too). Give them the technology the need, and the visibility you want through this inclusive sponsorship opportunity.
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All sponsorship options are available a la carte.
Silver Package–$6,000 (3 Available) Your Choice of: ducation Tracks: Reach your target Realtor audience by sponsoring the E education sessions that speak to their needs. Your choice of Broker topics, Risk Management/Legal topics, or Technology.
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✓L anyards: Used daily at the conference, the lanyards are a necessity at every convention and help keep your company top of mind to attendees. Charging Station: Help Realtors stay charged – their latops, cell phones, and other wireless gadgets that is – by being the exclusive sponsor of the charging kiosk.
Deliverables include: • 10x10 corner booth space • Half page, 4 color ad in on-site Program • 30 minute speaking spot in the Expo Hall Learning Area • 3 Full Conference Registrations • Company description on Convention website • Prominent logo recognition on all pre- and postshow promotional materials • Silver Sponsor recognition onsite • Silver Sponsor badges • Pre- and post-show mailing lists
Bronze Package–$3,000 (8 Available) Treasure Hunt Game Card: Looking for that extra boost to drive traffic to your booth? Each attendee is given a game card, where they will be required to visit each booth on the card in order to qualify for prizes!
Deliverables include: • 10x10 corner booth space • Half page, black/white ad in on-site Program • 2 Full Conference Registrations • Company description on Convention website • Logo recognition on all pre- and post-show promotional materials • Bronze Sponsor recognition onsite • Bronze Sponsor badges • Pre- and post-show mailing lists
CUSTOMIZE IT! Looking for something that is not here? We can customize any sponsorship option to fit your needs. Please contact Brittany Sullivan.
For more information, visit www.VARealtor.com 1009167
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2011 Expo Hall Floor Plan Booth Options: Reserved sponsor booths 10 x 20 booth: $2,500 10x10 corner: $1,150 10x10 aisle: $990
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SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBIT APPLICATION AND CONTRACT 2011 Virginia Association of Realtors – The REal Show – Convention & Expo Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 October 7–8, 2011
Sponsorship and Exhibit Rates Platinum $15,000
includes 20x20 island booth
Gold $9,000
includes 10x20 premium booth
Silver $6,000
includes 10x10 corner booth
Bronze $3,000
includes 10x10 corner booth
1)_____________ 2)_____________ 3)_____________ All booths first come, first served. All booths will include basic essentials: a table, chair, pipe, and drape. Other services to be arranged with the Convention Center. See realshow.com for additional information.
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Sponsorship Level [Includes Booth(s)] (see sponsor form on pages 4 & 5 for rates) Booth Selection (make up to 3 selections):
Custom Option
20x20 booth ($5,000) 10x20 booth ($2,500) Corner 10x10 ($1,150) Standard 10x10 ($990) Official Convention Program Ad Color Full pg. ($2,000) 1/2 pg. ($1,000) B/W Full pg. ($1,500) 1/2 pg. ($500) Branding and Marketing Support: Reduced Rate ad program in VAR’s magazine, Commonwealth! Half Page color ad in 3 issues ($4,000 total)
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Would you like to donate a door prize?___ If yes, please tell us so we can promote it in the Convention materials: ���������� ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Company Name �������������������������������� Website �������������������������������������� Primary Contact �������������������������������� Exhibit Contact ��������������������������������� Address �������������������������������������� Address �������������������������������������� City/State/Zip ���������������������������������� City/State/Zip ���������������������������������� Phone ���������������������������������������� Phone ���������������������������������������� Fax ������������������������������������������ Fax ������������������������������������������ Email ����������������������������������������� Email ����������������������������������������� Product Line being shown �������������������������������������������������������������������������
Please fill out form legibly and completely. Tear out and mail to: Network Media Partners, Inc. Attn: Brittany Sullivan Executive Plaza I, Suite 900 11350 McCormick Road Hunt Valley, MD 21031 Or fax to (410) 584-8482 Or email to var@networkmediapartners.com
CANCELLATION OR DOWNSIZING Upon providing written notice, an Exhibitor may cancel or downsize from the Exhibit subject to the following conditions and restrictions: A. If a written cancellation or downsize notification is received at VAR or Network Media Partners, Inc on or before October 15, 2010, 100% of the amount of payment received will be refunded and space will be canceled. B. If a written cancellation or downsize notification is received at Network Media Partners, Inc. on October 16, 2010 – May 13, 2011, exhibitor is liable 50% of the total agreement and space will be canceled. C. If a written cancellation or downsize notification is received at Network Media Partners, Inc. after May 13, 2011, no refunds will be issued and exhibitor is liable for 100% of the total agreement price. In the event of cancellation or downsizing, VAR reserves the right to use the cancelled/downsized space, including the sale of space to another Exhibitor without any rebate or allowances to the cancelled/downsized Exhibitor. D. If the account is referred to a collection attorney for any reason, exhibitor/agency agrees to pay 25% attorney fees plus any costs associated with collections.
Booth Identification sign to read �������������������������������������������������������������������� Do you have a disability that will require special auxiliary aids and/or services? ___Yes ___No
Exhibitor’s Authorized Signature: Print name & title:
Date:
PLEASE SIGN, DATE, AND FAX AGREEMENT TO 410-584-8482.
By signing this applicant contract, I hereby acknowledge that I am authorized on behalf of the exhibitor to enter into this agreement. I have read, understand, and agree to terms, conditions, and procedures detailed on Form A and Form B.
PAYMENT METHOD
Network Media Partners, Inc. Executive Plaza I, Suite 900 11350 McCormick Road Hunt Valley, MD 21031 Brittany Sullivan bsullivan@networkmediapartners.com (410) 584-1968
Please invoice my company at the above address. I understand payment is due upon receipt of invoice. Please charge my credit card (circle one): VISA MasterCard American Express
Name on Card ������������������������������������������������������������������������ Card # _________________________________________Exp. Date ____________ Security Code _____ Zip Code Address of Card _______________________________________________________________________
Signature for Credit Card Authorization ���������������������������������������������������� Print Name & Title ���������������������������������������������������������������������
FORM A
Terms and Conditions • E xhibits must be manned at all times during exhibit hours as outlined in this contract. Booths will tentatively be 10’ x 10’ (size may be subject to change based on Convention Center placement) and include the following: 8 ft. high pipe and flame resistant fabric backdrops; 3 ft. high pipe and flame resistant fabric siderails; one 6 foot draped table; 2 chairs; a 1-line booth identification sign showing name of exhibitor. If you have questions, please contact Brittany Sullivan at var@networkmediapartners.com. • T he exhibitor assumes the entire responsibility and liability for losses, damages, and claims arising out of exhibitor’s activities on the Convention Center’s premises, covenants not to sue and agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Convention Center, and its parent corporation, as well as their respective trustees, directors, officers, agents, servants, and employees from any and all such losses, damages and claims. •O nly products manufactured or distributed by the exhibitor under contract for space may be displayed or used in the exhibit area. • E xhibitors may not sublet or assign any portion of their booth(s) to others. •A dvertising or canvassing outside the exhibitors own space is not permitted. •A ll displays and decorative material must be flameproof. •D isplay materials may not be screwed or nailed to the floors or walls of the exhibit area. • T he Virginia Association of REALTORS® reserves the right to approve the character of any exhibit and to prohibit any display which is the cause of noise or other objectionable features that may distract from the general character of the show. This applies to displays, literature, advertising, novelties, souvenirs, conduct of persons, etc. • E xhibitors shall assume all responsibility for any loss, damage or claims arriving out of injury or damage to exhibitors’ displays, equipment, and other property brought upon the hotel premises and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Virginia Association of REALTORS®, the Convention Center, agents, servants, and employees from any and all liability which may ensue, from whatever cause, loss, damage or claim.
Brittany Sullivan, Network Media Partners, Inc. E: bsullivan@networkmediapartners.com P: (410) 584-1968 F: (410) 584-8482 For more information on the REal Show, go to www.VARealtor.com.
FORM B
O≤cial Convention Program Advertising Electronic File Requirements • A printed proof must accompany all submitted artwork. • Do NOT include printer’s marks (crop marks, registration marks, etc) in the file submission. If you are concerned that we will not know where your ad should be cropped, include crop marks on the printed proof and we will ensure that your ad is placed properly. • Do NOT include a bleed with fractional ads (anything smaller than a full page). • Please supply only PDF, EPS, or TIFF printready files (see requirements below). We do NOT accept film or any native application file formats (please, NO Quark, MS Word, InDesign, PageMaker, etc). • PDF file requirements: Must be hi-res, print-ready PDF. All images must be 300 dpi or better. All fonts must be embedded. • EPS file requirements: Must be 100% size, 300 dpi minimum. Please embed all images and convert all fonts to outlines.
Make an impact and drive traffic to your booth with an ad in the Virginia Association of REALTORS® 2011 Official Convention Program! The Convention Program is referenced dozens of times each day by all attendees – make sure that each time they open the program they are invited to your booth and reminded of your company’s product/service.
Rates
Color
Black & White
Full Page
$2,000
$1,500
Half Page
$1,000
$500
Specs
width
x depth
Full Page (non-bleed)
7.8125”
x 4.8125”
Full Page (bleed)*
8.75”
x 5.75”
3.8125”
x 4.8125”
• Color: Color ads must use CMYK color only. RGB color or spot colors (such as Pantone colors) are NOT acceptable. • Black & white ads should use black only (not 4-color). Images should be grayscale. • The publisher will not be held responsible for color running incorrectly if a digital color proof is not submitted by the advertiser. A digital color proof (Matchprint or Iris) should be submitted at 100% ad size. • Laser or inkjet proofs are acceptable for content only, but cannot be used to guarantee color. • Media accepted: CDs, DVDs; or digital files submitted electronically. Submitted media will not be returned unless requested. Submitting files: Go to www.NetworkMediaPartners.com/upload to submit files. Or go directly to our ftp at ftp:// network:*submit*@ftp.networkmediapartners. com
*NOTE: Trim size of publication is 8.5” wide x 5.5” tall. For bleed, extend artwork 1/8” beyond all four edges, to arrive at Bleed Size above. Keep all text elements at least 3/8” inside all edges.
Half Page
• TIFF file requirements: Must be 100% size, 300 dpi minimum for halftones, 1200 dpi for line art. Please flatten any layers. When saving TIFFs, we recommend that you do not use compression and do not embed color profiles.
Send hard copy proof (and disk, if submitting artwork by CD/DVD) to: Aisha France Network Media Partners, Inc. Executive Plaza I, Suite 900 11350 McCormick Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21031 p: 410-584-1912 e: afrance@networkmediapartners.com
Contact Brittany Sullivan at (410) 584-1968 or email bsullivan@networkmediapartners.com 1009167