VoiceCon San Francisco 2008 Sponsorship Opportunities



Sponsorship Levels

Diamond Sponsor SOLD

  • 30 x 30 foot booth space
  • Choice of luncheon, reception, continental breakfast or refreshment break sponsorship
  • Invitation-only meal function sponsorship for key customers, press and analysts
  • Company name and logo in pieces, including various promotional materials, the VoiceCon San Francisco conference brochure, Business Communications Review magazine, and on VoiceCon San Francisco web site
  • Exclusive 30-minute product briefing
  • One half-page, four-color “Message from Sponsor” in VoiceCon San Francisco brochure
  • One two-page, four-color spread ad in VoiceCon San Francisco Official Program Guide
  • Enhanced program guide listing
  • Company promotional materials inserted into attendees’ show bags
  • One-time use of pre-registered attendee list
  • One-time use of conference attendee list (post-event)
  • Six complimentary full conference registrations
  • 24 individual conference session passes
  • Up to 10 reserved seats for all keynotes and general sessions
  • Coupons for your customers to attend VoiceCon San Francisco at a discounted rate, compliments of your company

Platinum Sponsor (available)

  • 20 x 30 foot booth space
  • Choice of luncheon, reception, continental breakfast or refreshment break sponsorship
  • Company name and logo in promotional pieces, including various promotional materials, the VoiceCon San Francisco conference brochure, Business Communications Review magazine, and on VoiceCon San Francisco web site
  • Exclusive 30-minute product briefing
  • One-page ad in VoiceCon San Francisco Official Program Guide
  • Enhanced program guide listing
  • One-time use of pre-registered attendee list
  • One-time use of conference attendee list (post-event)
  • Four complimentary full conference registrations
  • 18 individual conference session passes
  • Coupons for your customers to attend VoiceCon San Francisco at a discounted rate, compliments of your company

Gold Sponsor (available)

  • 20 x 20 foot booth space
  • Company name and logo in promotional pieces, including various promotional materials, the VoiceCon San Francisco conference brochure, Business Communications Review magazine, and on VoiceCon San Francisco web site
  • Exclusive 30-minute product briefing
  • Enhanced program guide listing
  • One-time use of pre-registered attendee list
  • One-time use of conference attendee list (post-event)
  • Two complimentary full conference registrations
  • 12 individual conference session passes
  • Coupons for your customers to attend VoiceCon San Francisco at a discounted rate, compliments of your company

Exhibitor Package (available)

  • 10 x 10 foot Booth Space
  • Company name in promotional materials and on VoiceCon San Francisco web site
  • One-time use of pre-registered attendee list
  • One time use of conference attendee list (post-event)
  • One complimentary full conference registration
  • 6 individual conference session passes
  • Coupons for your customers to attend VoiceCon San Francisco at a discounted rate, compliments of your company



Official Sponsorship Descriptions

Aisle Signs

One of the most exciting opportunities we’ve ever offered! Your company’s name and logo suspended above the exhibit hall main aisles, giving direction to every attendee walking the show floor. This promotion offers high visibility and repeat viewing.

Attendee Portfolios

An excellent opportunity to provide a useful set of materials imprinted with your company name and logo to all conferees. Includes attractive leatherette portfolio and pad.

Audio Recording Coupons

Your company provides VoiceCon San Francisco attendees with coupons for discounts off audio recordings from Audio Recording Services.

Baseball Caps

A VoiceCon San Francisco exclusive! Your company logo, along with the conference name and logo, embroidered on attractive 100% brushed cotton twill caps. Something attendees will hold on to long after the event.

Book Bags SOLD!

Attractive book bags will be given to all conferees to carry their conference proceedings books. Your company name, logo and advertising message appear on the bag, along with the conference name, dates and logo. Promotional materials from your company may also be included in the bag.

Bookmarks

VoiceCon attendees will receive a customized laminated bookmark, so that they don’t lose their place in the conference proceedings during the four-day event. The bookmark will be shrink-wrapped along with the conference books for maximum exposure.

Bookstore Coupons

Your company provides VoiceCon attendees with coupons for discounts off books from the official conference bookstore—BreakPoint Books & More.

Calculators

VoiceCon attendees will receive pocket calculators imprinted with your company logo—these handy office essentials are perfect for the desktop or briefcase.

Complimentary Wall Street Journal Service

A copy of the Wall Street Journal will be delivered to each VoiceCon San Francisco attendee staying at the Marriott San Francisco for the duration of the conference—courtesy of your company! Each day, attendees will receive the paper at their room affixed with a sticker acknowledging your company’s sponsorship of this unique service.

Conference Archive

One year’s worth of promotional benefits! Selected plenary sessions from VoiceCon San Francisco will be archived on the VoiceCon web site until the following year’s conference. Your company logo will appear on the archive page, along with a link back to your site.

Conference Proceedings

Another opportunity for lasting visibility, the proceedings books given to all conference attendees feature your company’s name, logo and advertisement on the cover.

Conference T-Shirts

A high-visibility opportunity that will last long after the conference, T-shirts will be given to all conferees. Your company name, logo and advertising message appear on the T-shirt, along with the conference name, dates and logo.

Entrance Unit

Be the first to welcome attendees to the VoiceCon San Francisco exhibition. A VoiceCon-designed custom unit will be located at the entrance to the exhibit hall, greeting attendees and featuring information about exhibits and special events. Your company logo will appear on the unit.

Escalator Sponsorship SOLD!

A branding opportunity like no other. Adorn each side of the Moscone North Convention Center escalators to the exhibit hall and session areas with your company logo. This sponsorship allows you to be one of the first and last seen by attendees at VoiceCon.

Espresso Cart

Attendees will enjoy complimentary espresso, cappuccino and other coffee drinks courtesy of your company. Sponsor receives acknowledgment via on-site signage and the Official Program Guide.

Exclusive Evening Parties

  • Sunday Welcome Reception
  • Monday After-Hours Party
  • Tuesday After-Hours Party
  • Wednesday All-Conference Reception

Attendees at these exclusive evening parties enjoy food and beverages compliments of the sponsor in the special atmosphere of industry leaders, press and users. Reception sponsors receive acknowledgment via signage and the Official Program Guide.

Floor Decals

Direct VoiceCon San Francisco attendees directly to your booth with these special, brightly colored floor decals, customized with your company logo and booth number, so they’ll be sure to find you!

Foyer Hall Banners

Greet VoiceCon San Francisco attendees with a banner in the foyer of the . A high-visibility sponsorship—buy one or make a statement with all seven.

Gift Packs

A high-visibility opportunity that will last long after the conference. Your company name, logo and advertising message appear on the Gift Pack, along with the conference name, dates and logo. The Gift Packs include note pad, pen, highlighter and post-it notes.

“Go-Bo” In Exhibit Hall

One lucky VoiceCon San Francisco exhibitor gets their chance to SHINE—with a custom “go-bo” of their company logo on the walls of the exhibit hall.

Guest Room Tent Cards

Specially designed tent cards with your company’s promotional message will be left in the guest room of all VoiceCon San Francisco attendees staying at the Marriott San Francisco.

Guest Room Turn-down Service SOLD!

VoiceCon San Francisco attendees staying at the Marriott San Francisco will be having sweet dreams, courtesy of your complimentary turn-down service and candies imprinted with your company logo.

Guest Room Video Channel

Use one of the hotel’s auxiliary video channels to broadcast your company’s promotional video on a continuous loop. Make this sponsorship part of a multi-media invitation to your booth!

Hotel Room Key Cards SOLD!

All VoiceCon San Francisco attendees staying at the Marriott San Francisco will receive a hotel key card imprinted with your company logo. A high visibility sponsorship!

Internet Lounge (includes equipment) SOLD!

VoiceCon San Francisco attendees won’t have to go far to check email before or in between sessions as each lounge will feature desktop terminals and wireless access right outside the conference general session room or exhibit hall. Your company logo will serve as each terminal’s screen saver. The lounge will be open during conference hours Monday through Wednesday.

Lanyard Badge Holders with Badge Inserts SOLD!

For guaranteed visibility at the conference, your company logo will appear on the lanyards for the badges worn by all attendees throughout the event. We will also insert a promotional piece into every badge distributed at VoiceCon San Francisco. The lanyards and badge inserts are also available separately.

Luggage Tags

Your company is guaranteed visibility long after the conference by sponsoring these attractive leather luggage tags featuring your company name and logo.

Media Lounge

A place for members of the press to relax, gather their thoughts, meet with colleagues, etc. Your company has the opportunity to exclusively sponsor this lounge. We will provide signage and beverage service throughout the event.

Meter Panels

Promote your company’s message to VoiceCon San Francisco attendees with freestanding, double-sided meter panels located throughout the general session area.

Mouse Pads

Stay in front of VoiceCon San Francisco attendees all year round with this exclusive sponsorship. These custom mouse pads will be imprinted with your company logo.

Pocket Glossary

A pocket glossary of voice communications terms will be offered to all conferees to help them understand the new terms and acronyms of the industry. Your company name, logo and advertisement can be placed in the glossary to ensure lasting recognition.

Popcorn Cart

Attendees will enjoy popcorn courtesy of your company. Sponsor receives acknowledgement via signage and the Official Program Guide.

Publication Bins

Business Communications Review, along with the VoiceCon San Francisco Official Program Guide and other sponsoring publications will be distributed during the four-day event. Your company’s name and logo will appear on the “header” of every publication bin.

Registration Sponsorship

Be the first to welcome attendees and exhibitors by promoting your brand and message to everyone who attends. Sponsorship benefits include:

  • Sponsor logo will appear on each monitor at registration check-in counters
  • Screen saver on registration computers
  • Branded mouse pads at each computer registration counter

Show Bag Inserts

An excellent and affordable opportunity! Your company’s promotional literature will be inserted into every book bag distributed to VoiceCon San Francisco conferees, speakers and members of the press.

Speaker Lounge (includes beverage service)

A place for members of the VoiceCon conference faculty to relax and prepare for their presentations. Your company has the opportunity to exclusively sponsor this lounge. We will provide signage and beverage service throughout the event.

Travel Mugs

Enjoy great visibility beyond the show as you take to the road with VoiceCon San Francisco attendees. These attractive thermal travel mugs will feature your company logo and the event logo.

VoiceCon eNews

Our very own VoiceCon gurus, Fred Knight and Eric Krapf, take to their keyboards to deliver a provocative and informative weekly newsletter. Your company’s sponsorship includes recognition at the beginning and end of each newsletter, as well as a promotional blurb. This high visibility promotion is delivered to a database of over 20,000 enterprise voice professionals.

VoiceCon Webinars

Webinars are an excellent means of providing continuing education to end users on a budget. These hour-long, live seminars will be moderated by VoiceCon San Francisco organizers and feature valuable, up-to-the-minute information on leading-edge topics facing today’s enterprise voice communications manager. An executive from the sponsor organization will be invited to participate in the session.

Water Sponsorship

Satisfy attendees’ thirst while driving traffic to your booth. These co-branded water bottles will be distributed in the conference bags given to paid attendees. Sponsorship includes signage located next to the water coolers that will be available to paid conference attendees during conference breaks. This environmentally-friendly sponsorship allows you to support the refresh, refill and rehydtrate way to be Green and extend your presence long after the conference adjourns.

Wireless LAN SOLD!

Help VoiceCon San Francisco attendees stay connected by sponsoring Wireless Internet Access at VoiceCon San Francisco!




Advertising Packages

  • Option 1: Two-page, four-color center spread in the VoiceCon San Francisco Official Program Guide.
  • Option 2: Two-page, four-color spread in the VoiceCon San Francisco Official Program Guide.
  • Option 3: One full-page, four-color, premium position ad (back cover, inside front cover, inside back cover) in the VoiceCon San Francisco Official Program Guide.
  • Option 4: One full-page, four-color ad in the VoiceCon San Francisco Official Program Guide.
  • Option 5: One half-page, four-color ad in the VoiceCon San Francisco Official Program Guide

Enjoy special incentives for ads in the VoiceCon San Francisco Official Program Guide and Business Communications Review magazine! Advertising packages will be quoted on request.


About Exhibiting/Sponsoring

For information about VoiceCon San Francisco sponsorship/exhibit opportunities, contact:

 
National Sales Manager

Strategic Accounts Manager - East Coast

Strategic Accounts Manager - West Coast
Phone: 630/986-1432, Ext. 302 516/562-5056 415/947-6687
Fax: 630/323-5324 516/467-8256 415/947-6777
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