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<p>MacTech Conference has a number of different types of sponsorship opportunities. MacTech Conference's attendees are not only the driving force behind the industry, but they are the most influential in terms of purchasing and product advice.</p>
<p>Contact 877-622-2371 for more information. Pricing below is for both MacTech print advertisers, as well as non-advertisers, as indicated.<br />
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<h2>Conference Sponsors</h2>
<p>Throughout the conference, attendees will see your brand and get exposed to your product. Sessions run throughout each day until dinner when the evening activities begin.</p>
<p><B>Platinum Conference Sponsor:</b> $14,995 ($19,995 for non-advertisers)<br />
Limit 2-3<UL><LI>Highest level of sponsor (just below MacTech itself)<br />
</li><LI>Principle conference sponsors (just below MacTech itself) including special logo placement<br />
</li><LI>Larger size logo whenever all sponsor logos shown<br />
</li><LI>Logos displayed throughout sessions<br />
</li><LI>Includes exclusive sponsorship of one break ($1500, see below)<br />
</li><LI>5 minute product demo speaking session in one track<br />
(requires topic approval to verify appropriateness)<br />
</li><LI>6' table for display/demo during two lunch sessions<br />
</li><LI>Advertisement in on-site materials<br />
</li><LI>Includes TWO conference passes ($1798)</li></ul><center><br />
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<p><B>Gold Sponsor:</b> $4995 ($7500 for non-advertisers)<br />
Limit 8-10<UL><LI>Logo sponsorship in online show materials (registration)<br />
</li><LI>Logo sponsorship in on-site show materials<br />
</li><LI>Logos displayed throughout sessions<br />
</li><LI>5 minute product demo speaking session in one track<br />
(requires topic approval to verify appropriateness)<br />
</li><LI>6' table for display/demo during two lunch sessions<br />
</li><LI>Includes one conference pass ($899)</li></ul><center><br />
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<p><B>Exclusive Break Sponsor:</b> $1500 ($1995 for non-advertisers)<br />
Limit 4<UL><LI>Signage at serving tables for breaks<br />
</li><LI>Morning and afternoon break sponsorship available<br />
</li><LI>Includes all food/service charges for basic break<br />
<p>On the second night of the conference, attendees will walk over from the hotel through Universal's CityWalk to Jillians, where we will hold an exclusive event for MacTech Conference attendees and a few special guests. Jillians is a two story facility with eating areas, two bars, billiards tables, video games, air hockey, basketball, and ten lanes of bowling. Video screens are throughout the facility for us to promote our sponsors.</p>
<p>The MacTech Bowl happens during the party, specifically to raise money for the Griffith Observatory "School Field Trip" program. See more at <a href="http://www.mactech.com/conference/mactechbowl" title="http://www.mactech.com/conference/mactechbowl">http://www.mactech.com/conference/mactechbowl</a></p>
<p><B>Platinum Party Sponsor:</b> $14,995 ($19,995 for non-advertisers)<br />
Limit 2-3<UL><LI>Principle party sponsors (just below MacTech itself)<br />
</li><LI>Special logo placement on site dedicated to Platinum Sponsors<br />
</li><LI>Larger logo presence on multi-logo presentations on materials/screens<br />
</li><LI>Largest Product Video presence at venue<br />
</li><LI>Product demonstrations table<br />
</li><LI>Bowling team sponsor in School Field Trip fundraiser<br />
</li><LI>Custom bowling shirts with sponsor logo for all team members<br />
</li><LI>One additional custom bowling shirt for sponsor<br />
</li><LI>Teams can have approximately 5 bowlers per team<br />
</li><LI>Logo display above lane during game (approx one hour)<br />
</li><LI>Logo display around venue during Thursday night event<br />
</li><LI>Possibility for "bragging rights" for MacTech Bowl Winner<br />
</li><LI>Possibility of Trophy to sponsor of winning team<br />
</li><LI>Emcee mentions team sponsor over PA system in venue<br />
</li><LI>PR benefits of MacTech Bowl Fundraiser<br />
</li><LI>Sponsor provided product video (w/o sound) runs on loop at venue<br />
</li><LI>Multiple team sponsorship available</li></ul><center><br />
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<p><B>MacTech Bowl Team Sponsor:</b> $1695 ($1995 for non-advertisers)<br />
Limit Approximately 20<UL><LI>Bowling team sponsor in School Field Trip fundraiser<br />
</li><LI>Cocktail table for product demonstrations<br />
</li><LI>Custom bowling shirts with sponsor logo for all team members<br />
</li><LI>One additional custom bowling shirt for sponsor<br />
</li><LI>Teams can have approximately 5 bowlers per team<br />
</li><LI>Logo display above lane during game (approximately one hour)<br />
</li><LI>Logo display around venue during Thursday night event<br />
</li><LI>Possibility for "bragging rights" for MacTech Bowl Winner<br />
</li><LI>Possibility of Trophy to sponsor of winning team<br />
</li><LI>Emcee mentions team sponsor over PA system in venue<br />
</li><LI>PR benefits of MacTech Bowl Fundraiser<br />
</li><LI>Sponsor provided product video (w/o sound) runs on loop at venue<br />
</li><LI>Multiple team sponsorship available</li></ul><center><br />
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<p><B>Guitar Hero Room Sponsor:</b> $1395 ($1695 for non-advertisers)<br />
Limit 1<UL><LI>Sponsorship of Guitar Hero room (next to bowling lanes) for evening<br />
</li><LI>Sponsorship signage outside room<br />
</li><LI>Logo display around venue during Thursday night event<br />
</li><LI>MC mentions of sponsorship over PA system in venue<br />
</li><LI>Sponsor provided product video (w/o sound) runs on loop at venue<br />
</li></ul></p>
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