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Sponsorship Opportunities

CD-ROM of Proceedings

The Proceedings CD-ROM offers a bonus of lifetime exposure as it houses all of the papers from the meeting in a convenient, easy to use format. Your company's logo will be featured on the CD-ROM. Cost to sponsor is $2,000.

Chicago Nights

Join your colleagues for a night of food, fun and adventure during the Chicago Nights Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Celebration. This night of Chicago mystique and networking celebrates the Academy and the excitement surrounding the opening of the Annual Meeting. All meeting attendees are invited and encouraged to attend (the Celebration is included in the attendees' registration fee). Sponsor a bar for $2,000 or consider an entertainment station for $1,500 and receive additional recognition in all promotional materials.

Conference Bags

Just imagine over 1,000 meeting attendees carrying a bag with your company's logo. Sponsorship includes your company logo on the bag, plus a special listing in the Final Program. Cost is $4,000 to be the exclusive sponsor.

Convention Neck Wallet

What more could you want…it's a badge holder, lanyard and wallet all in one. The convention wallet features a zippered pouch for your valuables. It's great for storing your room key or "mad" money. The back has another pouch for storage and the neck strap can be adjusted for a perfect fit. The top portion of the convention wallet is specifically designed for your company's logo. Cost to sponsor is $3,500.

Preliminary Program Advertising

Academy exhibitors may advertise their company's products and services to prospective Annual Meeting attendees. The Preliminary Program reaches an audience of more than 7,000 O&P professionals and is mailed twice. This is your opportunity to be one of only four advertisers included in the Preliminary Program. This is the perfect opportunity to capture the attention of attendees at the peak of their excitement about the meeting. By the time attendees receive the Preliminary Program they have been awaiting its arrival for 9 months. Inside Front Cover (full color) $2,750
Inside Back Cover (full color) $2,500
Half-Page Back Cover (full color) $2,000
Front Cover Banner Ad (full color) $1,000

Final Program Advertising

Maximize the exposure of your company's products and services by placing a full-color advertisement in the Final Program. The program will be distributed to all Annual Meeting registrants. It features the Program-at-a-Glance, meeting room assignments, exhibitor booth numbers, and much more. This is a critical tool for attendees to map out their Annual Meeting education and exhibit experience. Inside Front Cover (full color) $2,750
Inside Back Cover (full color) $2,000
Back Cover (full color) $2,500
Front Cover Banner Ad (full color) $2,000

Onsite Guide Ads

The Onsite Guide is the key attendee resource for all exhibitor information. It features the most up-to-date Program At A Glance, Exhibit Hall floor plan, list of exhibitors, Technical Workshops, and Product Display Showcases. Cost to sponsor inside front cover or inside back cover is $1,000. The front cover banner ad spot is $2,500. The back cover is $1,500.

Market Place Advertisements

These 2"x 3" advertising spots are a great way for Academy exhibitors to advertise their company's logo, tagline, exhibit assignment, and a two sentence message welcoming attendees to visit their booth. Market Place advertisements may be placed in the Session Preview, the Preliminary Program and the Onsite Guide. Cost for each advertisement is $350.

Refreshment Break

What better way to capture attendee's attention than through their stomachs! Sponsor a soda and coffee break and you are sure to be appreciated by attendees! As a sponsor you will receive recognition in the Final Program, a sign thanking your company for their generous sponsorship and a "goodie basket" filled with treats to be distributed to attendees. Cost to sponsor each break is $800. Refreshment Breaks available for sponsorship are: Thursday PM Friday PM

Welcome Continental Breakfast

Includes a sponsor recognition sign, a listing in the Final Program, and a "goodie basket" filled with treats to distribute to attendees. The continental breakfast sponsor also has the opportunity to display a company training or sales video on the Video Wall. Cost to sponsor is $1,000.

Welcome Banner

Have your company logo be the first thing attendees see upon their arrival at the Annual Meeting. What better way to feature your company's logo! This large banner will be strategically placed to optimize visibility to all conference attendees! Cost to sponsor is $2,000.

Exhibit Game Card

Add a little competition to the attendee's Exhibit Hall experience. Be part of the Exhibit Game Card competition. Increase your company's visibility on site and participate in this unique traffic building game. All sponsors of the Exhibit Game Card will be listed in the Final Program. Attendees have their card stamped by all participating exhibitors. Game cards are deposited in a designated area for the grand prize drawing. The cost to sponsor a square on the card is $200. The Academy will provide all cards and stamps.

Phone Card

Attendees always want to call home at the end of the day. Why not be the company they can thank for helping them make that call? A customized 20-minute phone card with your company logo and personalized message will be distributed to all attendees. Cost to sponsor: $2,500.

Turndown Service

Have your company name be the last thing attendees see before they go to bed! Personalize a foil-wrapped chocolate; provide a cordial or a bag of mints. As a finishing touch, a personal note from your organization makes a great lasting impression. Cost to sponsor is $3,500 per day (which includes hotel service fees and personalized product).

Special Delivery

Put yourself at the attendee's door. Have your promotional material delivered directly to each attendee's room. Cost to sponsor is $2,500 (sponsor provides the insert).

Company Video Wall

One of the Academy's most popular sponsorship opportunities is the Video Wall. Your company sales or training video will be shown four times daily (Thursday through Saturday). Cost to sponsor is $500.

Website Link

Expand your Internet horizons. Link your company website to the Academy's. Your link includes a 50-word description with logo that will be posted for six months. The Academy's website boasts up to 57,000 hits each month. Cost to sponsor is $350.