Sponsor Info

NAMME 2009 Annual Conference
August 4-5
Hyatt Regency
Tampa, FL

2009 Annual Conference Sponsorship Packages

Title Sponsor: $45,000
This level of sponsorship provides joint billing with NAMME on all conference materials. In addition, Title Sponsors receive ten complimentary conference registrations; Opportunity to put corporate greetings in conference program; Full-page advertisement in conference program; Mention as Title Sponsor in all press materials and in conference program; Six-month placement of banner on NAMME Web site with reciprocal link; Dual listing with NAMME in conference journal; Opportunity to bring remarks before audience at the opening of the conference; Table of ten at the Awards Luncheon; Opportunity to provide premium items and display signage at conference; Invitation to conference reception and breakfast; photo opportunity with NAMME Board of Directors and other VIPs; Direct mail access to conference registration list for one-time mailing

“Celebration of Diversity” Awards Luncheon Sponsor: $30,000
This level of sponsorship provides the opportunity to sponsor this prestigious event. In addition to the Diversity Awrd for Lifetime Achievement, Robert C. Maynard Legend Award and the distinguished Catalyst and Valor Awards, the luncheon will also feature the highly anticipated “Legends in Excellence” exhibit to honor journalistic excellence by people of color in newspapers, magazines and on-line media. The Awards Luncheon sponsorship includes: Five complimentary conference registrations; Mention as Awards Luncheon Sponsor in all press materials and in conference program; Four-month placement of button on NAMME Web site with reciprocal link; Corporate representative seated at reserved table or dais as appropriate at the Luncheon; Opportunity to provide premium items and display signage at the Luncheon; Invitation to conference reception; Photo opportunity with Awards recipients, NAMME Board of Directors and other VIPs.

“Legends in Excellence” Exhibit: $20,000
This level of sponsorship provides the opportunity to sponso NAMME’s prestigious “Legends in Excellence” Exhibit. The exhibit will feature samples of the winners entries that earned such prestigious accolades as the Pulitzer Prize in Journalism and National Magazine Awards, etc. This sponsorship includes: Opportunity to provide premium items and display signage at the exhibit; Five complimentary luncheon tickets; Full-page advertisement in the program; Mention as Exhibit Sonsor in all press materials and in the program; Exclusive identification as sponsor of exhibit on NAMME Website; Invitation to conference receptions; Photo opportunity with Awards recipients, NAMME Board of Directors and other VIPs.

Opening Reception Sponsor: $20,000
This level of sponsorship provides the opportunity to host the Official Opening Reception welcoming NAMME members and other attendees to the conference. This sponsorship includes: Four complimentary conference registrations; Mention as the Opening Reception Sponsor in all press materials and in conference program; Three-month placement of button on NAMME Web site with reciprocal link; Listing in conference program as a Reception Sponsor; Opportunity to bring remarks before audience at the Reception; Five seats at the Newsmaker Luncheon; Opportunity to provide premium items and display signage at sponsored Reception; Invitations to conference reception; Photo opportunity with NAMME Board of Directors and other VIPs.

Gold Sponsor: $25,000
This level of sponsorship provides the opportunity to sponsor one of two Plenary Sessions. These Sessions feature high-caliber panels and presentations by industry leaders, experts and visionaries. These Sessions are promoted extensively, are seamlessly produced, well attended and widely covered by the press. This sponsorship includes: Two complimentary conference registrations; Full-page advertisement in conference program; Mention as Gold Sponsor in all press materials and in conference program; Two-month placement of button on NAMME Web site with reciprocal link; Five seats at Newsmaker Luncheon; Opportunity to provide premium items and display signage at sponsored panel; Invitations to conference receptions; Photo opportunity with NAMME Board of Directors and panel members

Bronze Sponsor: $15,000
This level of sponsorship provides the opportunity to sponsor one of two Executive Tool-Kit sessions, which provide practical, hands-on, skills-building information attendees can use immediately to increase their value to their organization. Each Executive Tool-kit sponsorship includes: One complimentary conference registration; Half-page advertisement in conference program; Mention as Bronze Sponsor in all press materials and in conference journal; Placement of button on NAMME Web site; Opportunity to provide premium items at sponsored event.

Additional Sponsorships

• “Newsmaker” Breakfast - Tap the power of the NAMME membership as they share information and ideas and expand contacts and resources - $10,000
• Conference Bags - Brand your company name in the minds of every NAMME conference attendee with an attractive, tasteful display of your logo on each conference carryall - $7,500
• Coffee Breaks - “Ground” your company name in the minds of every attendee as they take advantage of mid-morning and mid-afternoon opportunities to connect and converse about conference sessions - $5,000