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The REal Show

2012 Sponsorship & Exhibit Guide

The Virginia Association of REALTORS速 2012 Convention & Expo

WELCOME TO

Location: The Virginia Beach Convention Center

Event Dates: October 5-6, 2012 The REal Show is Virginia’s largest statewide education and networking event for real estate professionals. REALTORS® attend to connect with the best in the business across the state, discover the latest in business trends and technology, and meet with key industry partners in the Expo Hall.

Attendee Snapshot: Convention attendees are active Virginia real estate professionals, including residential and commercial sales agents, brokers, top producers, new agents, sales award winners, and association executives. Attendees are from VAR’s 29 local associations, traveling from more than 124 cities and counties and representing nearly 300 brokerages across Virginia!

Expo Hall Format: The Expo is open for two full days, giving your company ample opportunity to meet with Virginia REALTORS®! Traffic drivers include an Expo Hall Opening Reception on Friday, lunch in the Expo Hall on Friday and Saturday, prize drawings, and education sessions on the Alpha Expo Hall Stage. We also include two full conference registrations with your booth space, encouraging you to participate in the entire event and make the most of your time on-site.

The REal Show is brought to you by the Virginia Association of REALTORS® (VAR) in partnership with the Hampton Roads REALTOR® Association (HRRA). VAR represents nearly 30,000 active REALTORS® across Virginia and is the largest trade Association in Virginia. HRRA is the largest REALTOR® trade association in Southeastern Virginia with over 3,300 REALTORS® and over 600 affiliate members. VAR is proud to partner with HRRA on The REal Show.

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Contact Brittany Sullivan at (410) 584-1968 or email bsullivan@networkmediapartners.com 1009167

Thank you to our 2011 Sponsors!

Past Exhibitors and Sponsors include: 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty Access National Bank Active Rain Ainslie Group Allstate Insurance Company American Home Shield American Mechanical Atlantic Bay Mortgage Avectra Bank of America Bath Fitter & Kitchen Saver, Inc BB&T Mortgage BELFOR Property Restoration Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Blu Skyy Realty Bryce Resort C & F Mortgage Capitol Granite & Marble Centralized Showing Service Century 21 Chase Coleman American Allied Complete Short Sale Processors Cox Communication Creative Services Dee Sign Company Dominion Virginia Power DotLoop Embrace Home Loans eNeighborhoods Inc. eShield of VA EShowings Exit Realty- Virginia Express Design Center Farm Credit First American Home Buyers Protection Fulton Mortgage Gateway Bank Mortgage Graphic Dimensions LLC For more information, visit www.VARealtor.com 1009167

Healthy Home Carpet & Tile Cleaning HMS Home Warranty HomeFinder.com Homes.Com HSA Home Warranty Immobel Services Group, Inc JES Construction Inc. Kathy’s Accessories Kelso Signs L&S Home Staging, LLC Liberty Mutual Long & Foster Corporate Lowe’s Companies, Inc Magnets USA MetAmerica MetLife Mid-Atlantic Waterproofing Model Homes of America Monarch Bank MRIS NAR Resort Navy Federal Credit Union New American Mortgage Old Point Mortgage Old Republic Home Protection Old Virginia Mortgage Outstaffing, Inc. Pearl Insurance Personal Touch Services Pillar to Post PNC Mortgage PODS Pollard Environmental Prestige Title Prime Lending Prosperity Mortgage Quality Services Moving Ram Jack Foundation Solutions RE/MAX

RealBiz360 RealFocus Realty Executives - Kempsville REIN Samuel I. White PC Scentsy SentriLock, LLC ServPro of Southeastern Virginia Shaheen and Shaheen, P.C. ShowingTime SIGNiX Skymie Video Tours, LLC Specialty Lending Group State Farm Supra Systems Engineering Tennessee Valley Signs The Braun Agency The Dragas Companies The Key Stop The Real Estate Book The Wise Agent Tidewater Home Funding Tidewater Home Staging Tidewater Mortgage T-Mobile TowneBank Mortgage Travelers Union Mortgage Group Universal Pest & Termite UPS Verizon VideoAFX Virginia Housing Development Authority Virginia Natural Gas Wells Fargo William E. Wood and Associates World Class Coaches zipLogix

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Sponsorship Opportunities

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 (3 Available) Your Choice of: eneral Session Video Sponsor: Sponsor the videos that are played G 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. Your commercial will play in the General Session, on screens throughout the Convention Center, and throughout 2012! ideo Wall Sponsor: Imagine walking in the Convention Center lobby and V 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 everyone attending The REal Show! Create unique brand exposure and networking opportunities through exclusive sponsorship of this event.

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 • Inclusion on the Treasure Hunt Game Card • 8 Full Conference Registrations • Enhanced Exhibitor Profile on the Convention website • Prominent logo recognition on all pre- and postshow promotional materials • Platinum Sponsor recognition on-site • Platinum Sponsor badges • Pre- and post-show contact lists NEW for 2012 - includes emails!

Gold Package–$9,000 (4 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 travel! Put your message in front of REALTORS® and throughout Virginia Beach by including your logo on the shuttle! xpo Kickoff Reception: The biggest event in the Expo Hall, and your opE portunity for non-stop attention! Sponsor this kick-off celebration with unique signage and recognition opportunities. obile Office Sponsor: REALTORS® need WiFi and a Cyber Café (and you M probably do too). Give them the technology they need, and the visibility you want through this inclusive sponsorship opportunity. ducation Tracks: Reach your target REALTOR® audience by sponsoring E the education sessions that speak to their needs. Your choice of topic area Commercial, Risk Management/Legal, Broker, Relocation or Technology. Through speaker introductions and logo recognition, you’ll receive non-stop exposure!

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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 • Inclusion on the Treasure Hunt Game Card • 5 Full Conference Registrations • Enhanced Exhibitor Profile on the Convention website • Prominent logo recognition on all pre- and postshow promotional materials • Gold Sponsor recognition on-site • Gold Sponsor badges • Pre- and post-show contact lists NEW for 2012 - includes emails!

Contact Brittany Sullivan at (410) 584-1968 or email bsullivan@networkmediapartners.com 1009167

All sponsorship options are available a la carte.

Silver Package–$6,000 (3 Available) Your Choice of: anyards*: Used daily at the conference, the lanyards are a necessity at L every convention and help keep your company top of mind to attendees. harging Station: Help REALTORS® stay charged – their latops, cell C phones, and other wireless gadgets, that is – by being the exclusive sponsor of the charging kiosk. 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. * Sponsor is responsible for providing this item to VAR

Deliverables include: • 10x10 corner booth space • Half page, 4 color ad in on-site Program • Inclusion on the Treasure Hunt Game Card • 30 minute speaking spot in the Expo Hall Learning Area • 3 Full Conference Registrations • Enhanced Exhibitor Profile on the Convention website • Prominent logo recognition on all pre- and postshow promotional materials • Silver Sponsor recognition on-site • Silver Sponsor badges • Pre- and post-show contact lists NEW for 2012 - includes emails!

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 • Quarter page, color ad in on-site Program • 2 Full Conference Registrations • Enhanced Exhibitor Profile on the Convention website • Logo recognition on all pre- and post-show promotional materials • Bronze Sponsor recognition on-site • 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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2012 Expo Hall Floor Plan

Booth Options: Reserved sponsor booths 10 x 20 booth: $2,500 10x10 corner: $1,150 10x10 aisle: $990

Each booth includes: - 6ft table, 2 chairs, and a wastebasket - Wi-Fi internet - 2 Full Conference Registrations!

- Exhibitor Profile on RealShowVA.com - Exhibitor listing in the Conference Program 6

Contact Brittany Sullivan at (410) 584-1968 or email bsullivan@networkmediapartners.com 1009167

Sponsorship & Exhibit Application and Contract The REal Show 2012

Virginia Beach Convention Center October 5–6, 2012

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.

$________

Total $

Sponsorship Level [Includes Booth(s)] 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) 1/4 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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Total $ 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 ����������������������������������������� Company name to be displayed ���������������������������������������������������������������������

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 21, 2011, 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 22, 2011 – May 11, 2012, 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 11, 2012, 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.

Product/Service being shown ���������������������������������������������������������������������� Do you have a disability that will require special auxiliary aids and/or services? ___Yes ___No

Exhibitor’s Authorized Signature: Date:

Print name & title: 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 • Exhibits 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.

• The 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.

• Only products manufactured or distributed by the exhibitor under contract for space may be displayed or used in the exhibit area.

• Exhibitors may not sublet or assign any portion of their booth(s) to others.

• Advertising or canvassing outside the exhibitors own space is not permitted.

• All displays and decorative material must be flameproof.

• Display materials may not be screwed or nailed to the floors or walls of the exhibit area.

• The 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.

• E arly breakdown is strictly prohibited. Exhibitors breaking down their spaces prior to the printed time will be assessed a $500 fine

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

Program Guide 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 print-ready 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.

• Color: Color ads must use CMYK color only.

RGB color or spot colors (such as Pantone colors) are NOT acceptable.

Make an impact and drive traffic to your booth with an ad in the Virginia Association of REALTORS® 2012 Convention Program Guide! The Program Guide 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.

• 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.

Deadlines

Space Reservation: August 15, 2012 Artwork: August 17, 2012

Submitting files: Go to www.NetworkMediaPartners.com/upload to submit files. Or go directly to our ftp at ftp:// network:*submit*@ftp.networkmediapartners. com

Color Advertising Rates Full Page

• Black & white ads should use black only (not 4-color). Images should be grayscale.

$2,000

Half Page $1,000 Quarter Page $500 Specs

width

x

depth

Full Page (non-bleed)

8.75”

x

7”

Full Page (bleed)*

10”

x

8.25”

Send hard copy proof (and disk, if submitting artwork by CD/DVD) to: Cassie Paton Network Media Partners, Inc. Executive Plaza I, Suite 900 11350 McCormick Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21031 p: 410-584-1953 e: cpaton@networkmediapartners.com

*NOTE: Trim size of publication is 9.75” wide x 8” 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- Vertical

4.25”

x

7”

Quarter Page

4.25”

x

3.375”

Contact Brittany Sullivan at (410) 584-1968 or email bsullivan@networkmediapartners.com 1009167