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2020 SPONSOR PROSPECTUS OCTOBER 13-14, 2020 ONLINE EXPERIENCE
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OCTOBER 13-14, 2020 ONLINE EXPERIENCE
www.retailinnovationconference.com @retailinnovate #RIC202 Oct 13-14, 2020
The Go-To Event On Digital Disruption, Goes Digital
ABOUT #RIC20
Over the past five years, Retail TouchPoints’ annual Retail Innovation Conference has brought industry executives to New York City to address disruption and change in the retail industry. Sister brand, retailX, has provided direct access to the technology and trends shaping the digital future of retail with its flagship event in Chicago. While we can’t connect in person this year, we invite you to be a part of our best virtual experience yet, The Retail Innovation Conference Online Experience, October 13-14, 2020! During this time of retail reinvention, retailers need to refocus their perspective, rethink their strategies, and accelerate their technology and business plans to meet the needs of a very different consumer base. #RIC20 will deliver timely content, insights and best practices and connect retailers with the right-fit solution providers that can help them adapt, evolve and secure a new, strong future. Tapping into the extensive digital roots of both Retail TouchPoints and retailX, this event will combine the best aspects of our most successful live and digital events over the years to produce a stellar experience that will not only spotlight your solution but drive real engagement between your brand and the retail executives you’re trying to reach.
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NTS Speaking Opportunities: Keynote & breakout sessions, case studies, lunch & learns
Digital Marketplace: Showcasing the top technologies retailers need to succeed
Demo Zone: Quick-hitting solution demonstrations to lead retailers to your booth
Virtual Roundtables: Intimate group discussions on retail’s most pressing topics
Virtual Meetings: To connect with retail professionals in a 1:1 digital space
The Retail Innovation Conference will provide virtual access to:
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Tapping Into the Digital Roots of Retail TouchPoints and retailX
BETTER TOGETHER
The Retail Innovation Conference Online Experience powered by retailX and Retail TouchPoints will leverage the collective experience of our content strategy, editorial, event and digital marketing teams who have been creating successful online experiences for over a decade!
This virtual event will deliver an audience of engaged executives by drawing from extensive relationships, experience and expertise in producing the industry’s leading events and online content. With vast knowledge across e-commerce, omnichannel and physical store experiences, retailX and Retail TouchPoints, both owned by Emerald Expositions complement one another and are ideally positioned to build this online experience during this time of retail reinvention.
Retail TouchPoints has been a leading multi-media source for real-time news, education and insights since 2008 — delivering technology trends, surveys and best practices to help retailers differentiate their brands in an increasingly volatile landscape. Retail TouchPoints reaches more than 75,000 retail subscribers through consistent, popular and engaging: online events, webcasts, podcasts, video livestreams, special reports and benchmark research.
retailX embodies the digital future of retail, delivering year-round education and insight from retail leaders through webinars, blogs, research, videos, onsite events, virtual experiences and networking opportunities. Beginning in 2019, retailX brought together the Internet Retail Conference and Exhibition (IRCE) with GlobalShop under one roof to address the convergence and transformation taking place across the industry.
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DIGITAL LEADERS DRIVING AUDIENCE-CENTRIC ONLINE EXPERIENCES
www.retailinnovationconference.com @retailinnovate #RIC204 Oct 13-14, 2020
The 2020 Retail Innovation Conference (#RIC20) will bring together the industry’s best and brightest executives — from Directors of Digital, Marketing and e-Commerce, to Heads of Store Ops, CMOs and even Chief Innovation Officers. With a strong future-forward focus on innovative trends, technology and customer experience best practices, retailX and Retail TouchPoints will call upon a combined audience of 200,000+ to draw a diverse list of brands and a variety of job roles and functions across retail verticals. Most importantly, this event will connect you with the executives you are trying to reach — the decision-makers who impact their brands’ bottom line!
TARGET AUDIENCE
were in a marketing or ecommerce function43%were director-level or above81%
planned on spending up to $250,000 on new solutions57%had the final say or recommendation on preferred vendors/solution providers79%
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www.retailinnovationconference.com @retailinnovate #RIC205 Oct 13-14, 2020
Your Booth In The Digital Marketplace As a sponsors, you will also have a dedicated digital booth. Our marketplace will mimic an online directory that allows prospects to search for solution providers based on category/solution and will lead them to dedicated sponsor hubs where they can access relevant content or request to “meet”.
Target The Brands & Contacts You Want To Meet As we promote #RIC20 to the retail world, we’ll tap account-based marketing best practices in order to target the specific roles and businesses you want to see at the event. We’ll help bring your most qualified prospects online, so you can have valuable (and profitable) conversations!
Retail Case Studies Title and Diamond sponsors will be invited to introduce a 30-minute Retail Case Study either during a keynote session (Title) or during a breakout session (Diamond). As a sponsor, you’ll have the opportunity to choose and introduce a retailer to present a strategic overview of the case study implementation, key results and actionable takeaways.
Extended Speaker Introductions Diamond sponsors will have an opportunity to present a 3- to 5-minute intro of a keynote session speaker. These introductions allow one of your executives to introduce the topic about to be discussed, share related research or information and specify a call-to-action before handing the floor over to the session speaker.
Lunch & Learn Sessions Platinum sponsors will have the chance to host a targeted content session during lunch. You’ll have the attention of retail executive attendees to share a case study and introduce your solutions and services in a 30-minute session.
Scheduled 1:1 Meetings With Retailers During scheduled networking breaks, you will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with select retail executives for targeted strategic discussions. Retail TouchPoints will identify retailers who are interested in connecting with you and help schedule these virtual meetings in advance so you can come prepared.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPONSORSMENU About RIC
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www.retailinnovationconference.com @retailinnovate #RIC206 Oct 13-14, 2020
TITLE$30,000 - Limited to 2
DIAMOND$20,000 - Limited to 6
PLATINUM$10,000 - Limited to 12
GOLD$7,500 - Limited to 15
STANDARD$3,500 - Unlimited
Passes to conference for your internal staff 12 10 8 6 4
VIP passes for your clients and/or prospects 50 50 50 25 15
Pre-scheduled 1:1 Meeting Requests with Attendees 300 200 125 75 50
Targeted promotion to your ABM list
Access to post-event opt-in attendee list
Contact info of opt-in registrants who attend the track most relevant to your brand/solution
Matchmaking lists - opt-in registrants who express interest in your area of expertise
Engagement report of those who attend your session(s)
Contact info of opt-in registrants who visit your sponsor booth/hub
Speaking opportunity
Featured in a press release announcing sponsorship at Retail Innovation Conference
LinkedIn Live session w/ RTP editor and real-time promotion of your session via LinkedIn
Social amplification of your session thru all RTP social channels
Your executive or client featured on a relevant episode of Retail TouchPoints podcast
Sponsorship of Retail TouchPoints podcast (Includes sponsor mention and 30-second ad read)
15-second pre-roll ad to be shown prior to keynote session (sponsor to supply)
Prominent online branding
Online branding via event microsite and emails
Option to sponsor a virtual roundtable based on industry or topic (limited availability)
Option to sponsor a virtual happy hour, tasting, or other extracurricular networking event
Dedicated sponsor booth/hub (accessbile thru the digital marketplace)
Expanded Solution Spotlight on RTP Site (includes video in demo zone and custom pdf)
5-Minute video in Demo Zone
Executive ViewPoints article on RTP site
Banner ad in the RTP network Two Months One Month One Month
Virtual Swag featured in-booth and on event giveaway page 3 2 1 1 1
BECOME A SPONSOR
www.retailinnovationconference.com @retailinnovate #RIC207 Oct 13-14, 2020
Thought Leadership Sponsor will receive contact info of industry professionals downloading report:
Inclusion in Retail TouchPoints Emerging Tech Special Report: Sponsor will supply image and 200 word product description to be published in November 2020
Event Reporting You will receive the following post-event lists (opt-in only):
Sponsor Booth List: All who visit your dedicated booth
Marketplace Clickable logo will bring attendees to a dedicated sponsor booth, where they can access:
Your intro/welcome video that explains your brand and offering (up to 5 minutes - sponsor to supply)
Link to connect attendees with your team for scheduled conversations/demos
Digital assets for attendee to download
Virtual Swag You will have the option to feature your giveaways, prizes and swag both within your own booth and on the event virtual swag page to help drive more traffic to your sponsor hub/booth
Up to 1 item
Access & Promotion You will be invited to help fill our digital seats with the key team members, clients and prospects you want to see there via:
4 free sponsor passes for your team
15 free attendee passes for qualified retail clients and/or prospects
Branding & Social Amplification Leveraging Retail TouchPoints web, email and social channels, including:
Solution Spotlight article on RTP
Pre-Scheduled Meetings You will have the option to search for event attendees and request 1:1 meetings through the RIC platform.
Up to 50 meeting requests
| $3,500 | UNLIMITEDSTANDARD SPONSORMENU About RIC
Retail TouchPoints & retailX
Target Audience
Networking Opportunities
Sponsorship-at-a-glance
Standard Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Diamond Sponsor
Title Sponsor
Who Attends
Past Sponsors
Past Speakers
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www.retailinnovationconference.com @retailinnovate #RIC208 Oct 13-14, 2020
Thought Leadership Sponsor will receive contact info of all opt-in registrants who attend this session:
In-Booth Video Presentation: 20 minute video, produced by the sponsor, which will be included in conference agenda
Event Reporting You will receive the following post-event lists (opt-in only):
Matchmaking List: All who express interest in your area of expertise
Sponsor Booth List: All who visit your dedicated booth
Marketplace Clickable logo will bring attendees to a dedicated sponsor booth/hub, where they can access:
Your intro/welcome video that explains your brand and offering (up to 5 minutes - sponsor to supply)
Link to connect attendees with your team for scheduled conversations/demos
Digital assets for attendee to download
Virtual Swag You will have the option to feature your giveaways, prizes and swag both within your own booth and on the event virtual swag page to help drive more traffic to your sponsor hub/booth
Up to 1 item
Demo Zone Your 5-minute demo video (sponsor to provide) will be featured within the Demo Zone.
Access & Promotion You will be invited to help fill our digital seats with the key team members, clients and prospects you want to see there via:
6 free sponsor passes for your team
25 free attendee passes for qualified retail clients and/or prospects
Branding & Social Amplification Leveraging Retail TouchPoints web, email and social channels, including:
Banner Ad in rotation on one (1) interior page
Executive ViewPoints article on RTP
Expanded Solution Spotlight on RTP for a new product/feature launch (includes video in Demo Zone and custom PDF)
Pre-Scheduled Meetings You will have the option to search for event attendees and request 1:1 meetings through the RIC platform.
Up to 75 meeting requests
| $7,500 | 15 AVAILABLEGOLD SPONSORMENU About RIC
Retail TouchPoints & retailX
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Gold Sponsor
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www.retailinnovationconference.com @retailinnovate #RIC209 Oct 13-14, 2020
Thought Leadership Sponsor will receive contact info of all opt-in registrants who attend this session:
Lunch & Learn presentation (first come, first served).
Event Reporting You will receive the following post-event lists (opt-in only):
Full Event Registration List: All who register for #RIC20
Matchmaking List: All who express interest in your area of expertise
Sponsor Booth List: All who visit your digital booth
Marketplace Clickable logo will bring attendees to a dedicated sponsor booth/hub, where they can access:
Your intro/welcome video that explains your brand and offering (up to 5 minutes - sponsor to supply)
Link to connect attendees with your team for scheduled conversations/demos
Digital assets for attendee to download
Virtual Swag You will have the option to feature your giveaways, prizes and swag both within your own booth and on the event virtual swag page to help drive more traffic to your sponsor hub/booth
Up to 1 items
Demo Zone Your 5-minute demo video (sponsor to provide) will be featured within the Demo Zone.
Access & Promotion You will be invited to help fill our digital seats with the key team members, clients and prospects you want to see there via:
8 free sponsor passes for your team
50 free attendee passes for qualified retail clients and/or prospects
Targeted ABM outreach by the RIC team to the accounts you’re trying to reach
Branding & Social Amplification Leveraging Retail TouchPoints web, email and social channels, including:
Banner Ad in rotation on two (2) interior pages
Banner ad in the RTP network — one (1) month
Pre-Scheduled Meetings You will have the option to search for event attendees and request 1:1 meetings through the RIC platform.
Up to 120 meeting requests
| $10,000 | 12 AVAILABLEPLATINUM SPONSORMENU About RIC
Retail TouchPoints & retailX
Target Audience
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Diamond Sponsor
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www.retailinnovationconference.com @retailinnovate #RIC2010 Oct 13-14, 2020
Thought Leadership Choose ONE speaking engagement (first come, first served). You will receive contact info of all opt-in registrants who attend this session.
Breakout Case Study: Co-present a Featured Case Study with a retailer (track session)
Virtual Panel: Have a client participate in a panel discussion (track session)
Event Reporting You will receive the following post event lists (opt-in only):
Full Event Registration List: All who register for #RIC20
Track Attendee List: All who attend a session in your relevant track
Session Engagement Report: All those who attend your session(s)
Matchmaking List: All who express interest in your area of expertise
Sponsor Booth List: All who visit your digital booth
Marketplace Prominent clickable logo will bring attendees to a dedicated sponsor booth/hub, where they can access:
Your intro/welcome video that explains your brand and offering (up to 5 minutes — sponsor to supply)
Link to connect attendees with your team for scheduled conversations/demos
Digital assets for attendee to download
Virtual Swag You will have the option to feature your giveaways, prizes and swag both within your own booth and on the event virtual swag page to help drive more traffic to your sponsor hub/booth
Up to 2 items
Demo Zone Your 5-minute demo video (sponsor to provide) will be featured within the Demo Zone.
Networking In addition to connecting with attendees via sessions and your sponsor booth/hub, you will also have the option to:
Sponsor a virtual happy hour, tasting or other extracurricular networking event (sponsor-driven)
Access & Promotion You will be invited to help fill our digital seats with the key team members, clients and prospects you want to see there via:
10 free sponsor passes for your team
50 free attendee passes for qualified retail clients and/or prospects
Targeted ABM outreach by the RIC team to the accounts you’re trying to reach
Branding & Social Amplification Leveraging Retail TouchPoints web, email and social channels, including:
Banner Ad in rotation on Homepage and two (2) interior pages
Banner ad in the RTP network — one (1) month
Social amplification of your session through all of RTP’s social channels
Sponsorship of Retail TouchPoints podcast (Includes sponsor mention and 30-second ad read)
Pre-Scheduled Meetings You will have the option to search for event attendees and request 1:1 meetings through the RIC platform.
Up to 200 meeting requests
| $20,000 | 6 AVAILABLEDIAMOND SPONSORMENU About RIC
Retail TouchPoints & retailX
Target Audience
Networking Opportunities
Sponsorship-at-a-glance
Standard Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Diamond Sponsor
Title Sponsor
Who Attends
Past Sponsors
Past Speakers
Contact
www.retailinnovationconference.com @retailinnovate #RIC2011 Oct 13-14, 2020
Thought Leadership Choose ONE speaking engagement (first come, first served). You will receive contact info of all opt-in registrants who attend this session.
Virtual Panel: Co-present or lead panel on an agreed upon topic – sponsor presenter to be VP-level or above
Featured Case Study: Co-present a Featured Case Study with a retailer (keynote session)
Event Reporting You will receive the following post event lists (opt-in only):
Full Event Registration List: All who register for #RIC20
Track Attendee List: All who attend a session in your relevant track
Session Engagement Report: All those who attend your session(s)
Matchmaking List: All who express interest in your area of expertise
Sponsor Booth List: All who visit your digital booth
Marketplace Prominent clickable logo (positioned first) will bring attendees to a dedicated sponsor booth/hub, where they can access:
Your intro/welcome video that explains your brand and offering (up to 5 minutes — sponsor to supply)
Link to connect attendees with your team for scheduled conversations/demos
Digital assets for attendee to download
Virtual Swag You will have the option to feature your giveaways, prizes and swag both within your own booth and on the event virtual swag page to help drive more traffic to your sponsor hub/booth
Up to 3 items
Demo Zone Your 5-minute demo video (sponsor to provide) will be featured within the Demo Zone.
Networking In addition to connecting with attendees via sessions and your sponsor booth/hub, you may also select ONE of the following:
Sponsor a virtual roundtable based on industry or topic (limited availability)
Sponsor a virtual happy hour, tasting or other extracurricular networking event (sponsor-driven)
Access & Promotion You will be invited to help fill our digital seats with the key team members, clients and prospects you want to see there via:
12 free sponsor passes for your team
50 free attendee passes for qualified retail clients and/or prospects
Targeted ABM outreach by the RIC team to the accounts you’re trying to reach
Branding & Social Amplification Leveraging Retail TouchPoints web, email and social channels, including:
Banner Ad in rotation on Homepage, Attendee Dashboard and two (2) interior pages
20-minute LinkedIn Live broadcast with an RTP editor prior to or following the event
Banner ad in the RTP network — two (2) months
Social amplification of your session through all of RTP’s social channels
Your executive or client featured on a relevant episode of Retail TouchPoints podcast
Sponsorship of Retail TouchPoints podcast (Includes sponsor mention & 30-second ad read)
Pre-Scheduled Meetings You will have the option to search for event attendees and request 1:1 meetings through the RIC platform.
Up to 300 meeting requests
| $30,000 | 2 AVAILABLETITLE SPONSORMENU About RIC
Retail TouchPoints & retailX
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Gold Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
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www.retailinnovationconference.com @retailinnovate #RIC2012 Oct 13-14, 2020
Our audience of executives represents the sheer diversity of the retail world today. Attendees hail from landmark luxury brands, cutting-edge startups, and even some of the most well-known and renowned brick-and-mortar retailers.
WHO ATTENDS THE RETAIL INNOVATION CONFERENCE
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www.retailinnovationconference.com @retailinnovate #RIC2013 Oct 13-14, 2020
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www.retailinnovationconference.com @retailinnovate #RIC2014 Oct 13-14, 2020
Our speakers include the who’s who in the retail world — including leading industry analysts, executives, authors and thought leaders. These experts and tastemakers draw a crowd of executives who are eager to learn the ins and outs of the must-know trends and customer experience best practices.
SHANNON WASHBURN CEO,
Shinola
WAYNE DUAN Director of Digital
Commerce, Walgreens
PARINDA MULEY VP, Innovation &
Business Development, Macy’s
ERIN ESTELLE Marketing Director,
99 Cents Only
LUKE CHATELAIN VP of Innovation,
West Elm
ANGELA GEARHART VP Brand Experience,
Sleep Number
FAREENA CONTRACTOR Senior Technology
& Innovation Leader, Walmart Canada
AMY SHECTER CEO,
Glamsquad
NARIMAN NOURSALEHI VP of Marketing &
Customer Acquisition, Overstock.com
SHRENIK SADALGI Head of Next
Gen Experiences, Wayfair
DOUG JENNINGS VP of Data Analytics & Customer Insights,
Lowe’s
EKTA CHOPRAHead of Digital Transformation, e.l.f. Cosmetics
MIKE CAIRNES CEO/COO, Kirkland’s
VIBHU NORBY CEO, b8ta
ERICA YAMAMOTO Director, Lifecycle
Marketing & Customer Experience, Zulily
MATT ALEXANDER Co-Founder & CEO,
Neighborhood Goods
FARAH MALOOF Strategic Partnerships & Business Development, Walmart e-Commerce
CLAY JOHNSON Executive VP & Enterprise
CIO, Walmart
PAST SPEAKERS: RETAILERS & ANALYSTSMENU About RIC
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www.retailinnovationconference.com @retailinnovate #RIC2015 Oct 13-14, 2020
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