SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
111th AMERICAN A SSOCIATION OF L AW LIBR ARIES ANNUAL MEE TING & CONFERENCE
JULY 14-17
BALTIMORE CONVENTION CENTER
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MAXIMIZE AALL 2018Your AALL 2018 sponsorship illustrates commitment to the industry, profession, and AALL and puts your brand in front of the decision makers who buy your products and services. Increase your brand impressions and customize your messaging with advertising opportunities that are now included in determining sponsorship levels.
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESGOLD SPONSOR / $65,000VALUED AT OVER $69,000 / BENEFITS INCLUDE:HIGH-PROFILE RECOGNITION
• Sponsorship of Opening Keynote with company leadership acknowledgment and logo projected on stage ($5,000 value)
BRAND AWARENESS
• Full-page advertisement in the AALL Annual Meeting & Conference Program ($2,050 value)• Full-page sponsorship advertisement in the AALL Accolades & Acknowledgments brochure ($2,050 value)• Recognition in AALL Annual Meeting & Conference launch press release ($500 value)• Recognition in the March/April AALL Spectrum conference preview issue ($500 value)• Postconference recognition in the September/October issue of AALL Spectrum ($500 value)• 2018 AALL Spectrum advertising credit of $1,000 ($1,000 value)• Opening event cocktail service placed adjacent to your exhibit booth• Gold sponsor signage and ribbons for your exhibit booth and staff
BRAND IMPRESSIONS / YOUR COMPANY LOGO INCLUDED
• AALL Annual Meeting & Conference website ($1,000 value)• AALL Annual Meeting & Conference Program ($500 value)• AALL Annual Meeting & Conference monthly updates ($1,000 value) • Top logo placement at Exhibit Hall entrance ($1,000 value)
DIRECT MARKETING
• Complimentary attendee pre- and postconference mail lists, your choice of email or mail addresses ($1,150 value)• One sidebar column button in two AALL Annual Meeting Preconference Updates ($400 value)• One sidebar column button in an AALL Annual Meeting & Conference eDaily ($200 value)• Meeting app upgrade with enhanced company listing ($350 value)
PRESENTATION OPPORTUNITIES
• One Exhibitor Showcase presentation ($1,800 value)This year, showcases will be held in program rooms for one full hour as part of our education program offerings.
UP TO $50,000 IN CUSTOMIZATIONS
• By Audience: Communicate your support by sponsoring the right mix of AALL programs and events to reach your target audiences.
• By Advertisements: Promote your brand and gain visibly conference-wide through a variety of advertising opportuni-ties that will drive traffic to your booth, showcase your product, and more.
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESSILVER SPONSOR / $25,000VALUED AT OVER $26,000 / BENEFITS INCLUDE:BRAND AWARENESS
• Recognition in the AALL Accolades & Acknowledgments brochure ($500 value)• Recognition in AALL Annual Meeting & Conference launch press release ($500 value)• Recognition in the March/April AALL Spectrum conference preview issue ($500 value)• Postconference recognition in the September/October issue of AALL Spectrum ($500 value)• Half-page advertisement in the AALL Annual Meeting & Conference Program ($1,575 value)• 2018 AALL Spectrum advertising opportunities credit of $750 ($750 value)• Silver sponsor signage and ribbons for your exhibit booth and staff
BRAND IMPRESSIONS / YOUR COMPANY LOGO INCLUDED
• AALL Annual Meeting & Conference website ($1,000 value)• AALL Annual Meeting & Conference Program ($500 value)• AALL Annual Meeting & Conference monthly updates ($1,000 value) • Logo placement at Exhibit Hall entrance ($750 value)
DIRECT MARKETING
• Complimentary attendee pre- and postconference mail lists, your choice of email or mail addresses ($1,150 value)• One sidebar column button in an AALL Annual Meeting & Conference eDaily ($200 value)• Meeting app upgrade with enhanced company listing ($350 value)
PRESENTATION OPPORTUNITIES
• One Exhibitor Showcase presentation ($1,800 value)This year, showcases will be held in program rooms for one full hour as part of our education program offerings.
UP TO $15,000 IN CUSTOMIZATIONS
• By Audience: Communicate your support by sponsoring the right mix of AALL programs and events to reach your target audiences.
• By Advertisements: Promote your brand and gain visibly conference-wide through a variety of advertising opportuni-ties that will drive traffic to your booth, showcase your product, and more.
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESBRONZE SPONSOR / $10,000BENEFITS INCLUDE:BRAND AWARENESS
• Recognition in the AALL Accolades & Acknowledgments brochure ($250 value)• Recognition in Annual Meeting & Conference launch press release ($250 value)• Recognition in the March/April AALL Spectrum conference preview issue ($250 value)• Postconference recognition in the September/October issue of AALL Spectrum ($250 value)• Bronze sponsor signage and ribbons for your exhibit booth and staff
BRAND IMPRESSIONS / YOUR COMPANY LOGO INCLUDED
• AALL Annual Meeting & Conference website ($700 value)• AALL Annual Meeting & Conference Program ($250 value)• Logo placement at Exhibit Hall entrance ($250 value)
DIRECT MARKETING
• Complimentary attendee pre- and postconference mail lists, your choice of email or mail addresses ($1,150 value)
UP TO $7,500 IN CUSTOMIZATIONS
• By Audience: Communicate your support by sponsoring the right mix of AALL programs and events to reach your target audiences.
• By Advertisements: Promote your brand and gain visibly conference-wide through a variety of advertising opportuni-ties that will drive traffic to your booth, showcase your product, and more.
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESCONTRIBUTOR SPONSOR / LESS THAN $10,000Companies that select to sponsor one or more of the available opportunities—at an amount totaling less than $10,000—will be recognized as a contributor sponsor.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:• Recognition in the AALL Annual Meeting & Conference Program• Recognition on the AALL Annual Meeting & Conference website• Logo placement at the Exhibit Hall entrance.
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CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONSPROGRAM OPPORTUNITIESMONTHLY WEBINAR SERIES / $30,000
Each month, AALL produces a live education webinar for all members at no cost. As the sponsor, your corporate logo and name will be included on the webinar page on AALLNET, in the materials presented during the event, and your company will be acknowledged and thanked during the webinar. In addition, your corporate logo will be included in all of the webinar marketing materials, in the monthly Education Update, monthly eNewsletter, and on all of the archived webinars. In our most recent survey of members, 90% participate in either the live or archived webinars; it is one of our most valued member benefits. One exclusive opportunity available.
INNOVATION BOOTCAMP / $3,000
New in 2018, the boot camp will be held in the fall and will be designed to provide the tools, practices, and skills neces-sary to create innovation in law libraries and legal information. The program will be open to anyone interested in helping to create a culture of innovation in the field. Your corporate logo and name will be included in all materials and signage promoting the program. In addition, you will have two full registrations to the program and will be acknowledged at the event. One exclusive opportunity available.
COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS & STRATEGIES / $3,000
Building on our highly successful Competitive Intelligence Foundations program, held in the fall of 2017, this advanced class will be held May 10-11, 2018, in Chicago. Open to all members, the program will focus on leveraging the competitive intelligence operation in the firm environment. Your corporate logo and name will be included in all materials and signage promoting the program. In addition, you will have two full registrations to the program and will be acknowledged at the event. One exclusive opportunity available.
ANNUAL MEETING & CONFERENCE EVENT OPPORTUNITIESASSOCIATION LUNCHEON / $25,000
Reach meeting attendees at this closing day luncheon. The Association’s highest awards are presented during the luncheon, and the leadership gavel is passed to the new president. Sponsor receives logo and signage recognition and acknowledgment at event. One exclusive opportunity available.
CONFERENCE WI-FI / $10,000
Your corporate logo and name displayed on the first screen of wireless internet connection in all AALL meeting rooms and adjacent common space in the convention center. One exclusive opportunity available.
REGISTRATION BAGS / $10,000
Your corporate logo to appear on one side of the bag with the AALL logo on the other. The bags are distributed to all attendees—carried by them throughout the conference and when they return home. One exclusive opportunity available.
MONDAY ATTENDEE LUNCH / $10,000
Host the buffet lunch in the exhibit hall for all attendees during a “No Conflict Time.” This event will ensure great participa-tion and appreciation from all meeting attendees. Sponsor receives recognition signage and acknowledgment at the event. One exclusive opportunity available.
MY CONFERENCE PLANNER / $8,000
Your corporate name and logo displayed exclusively on a featured banner on the My Conference Planner mobile app, which allows members to schedule their AALL Annual Meeting events and activities. Includes a featured company listing with description, contacts, and link to company’s website. One exclusive opportunity available.
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INNOVATION TOURNAMENT / $8,000
Support innovation in the profession through sponsorship of this AALL Annual Meeting program and tournament. Sponsor-ship includes support of two $2,500 prizes for innovations developed by AALL members. One exclusive opportunity available.
CONELL / $8,000
Through sponsorship of this day-long orientation event for newer law librarians and first-time attendees, you will reach the newest members of the profession. Sponsor receives event logo and signage and speaking opportunity at event. One exclusive opportunity available.
EXHIBIT HALL BREAK / $8,000
Reach conference attendees at the “No Conflict Time” exhibit hall refreshment breaks, on one of three days. Sponsor receives signage and acknowledgment at event. Three opportunities available.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING & LUNCH / $8,000
Support the profession’s leaders through the sponsorship of this important event. This year’s leadership training will prepare AALL entity leaders with best practices in leadership development. Sponsor receives recognition signage and acknowledgment at event. One exclusive opportunity available.
AALL INTERNATIONAL ATTENDEE RECEPTION / $8,000
This annual reception hosts the conferences international attendees and is also supported by the FCIL-SIS and the In-ternational Association of Law Libraries. Sponsor receives recognition signage and acknowledgment at the event. Three opportunities available.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION SYMPOSIUM AND RECEPTION / $5,000
Support AALL’s diversity and inclusion initiatives through sponsorship of this event. Sponsor receives recognition signage and acknowledgment at the event. One exclusive opportunity available.
LAW LIBRARY JOURNAL & AALL SPECTRUM AUTHORS’ AWARDS RECEPTION / $5,000
Recognize the authors for AALL’s flagship publications through sponsorship of this event. Sponsor receives recognition signage and acknowledgment at the event. One exclusive opportunity available.
AALL AWARDS PROGRAM & LUNCH / $4,000
Recognize AALL award winners for contributions in support of the profession, as they are honored by their colleagues. Sponsor receives recognition signage and acknowledgment at the event. One exclusive opportunity available.
EDUCATIONAL SESSION AUDIO RECORDINGS / $3,500
Your corporate logo and name displayed on the screen in all Annual Meeting educational program sessions with acknowledge-ment from session moderator of the sponsorship of the audio recording. All recordings will be made available to members on the AALL website, and logo and name acknowledgment will be included. One exclusive opportunity available.
SESSION MATERIALS KIOSK / $3,000
Your company name and logo displayed on the homepage of the kiosk used by attendees to print session materials on-site. One exclusive opportunity available.
MOBILE DEVICE QUICK CHARGING LOUNGE / $3,000
Your corporate name and logo displayed on a charging station allowing attendees to charge their laptops, cell phones, and other electronic devices. One exclusive opportunity available.
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View additional print and digital advertising opportunities
at bit.ly/AALLmediakit.
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SPECIAL INTEREST SECTION (SIS) EVENT OPPORTUNITIESACADEMIC LAW LIBRARIES SIS
Sponsors receive recognition signage and acknowledgment at the event.• Breakfast & Business Meeting / $5,000• Middle Managers Breakfast / $3,000• Reception & Awards / $8,000
PRIVATE LAW LIBRARIANS & INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS SIS
Sponsors receive recognition signage and acknowledgment at the event.• Luncheon & Business Meeting / $10,000
GOVERNMENT LAW LIBRARIES SIS
Sponsors receive recognition signage and acknowledgment at the event.• Breakfast & Business Meeting / $3,000• Annual Reception / $6,500
COMPUTING SERVICES, ONLINE BIBLIOGRAPHIC SERVICES, RESEARCH INSTRUCTION & PATRON SERVICES, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES SISs
Sponsors receive recognition signage and acknowledgment at the event.• Joint Reception / $6,500
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES SIS
Sponsors receive recognition signage and acknowledgment at the event. • Lesbian & Gay Issues Reception / $3,000
PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT, GROWTH, & ADVANCEMENT SIS (FORMALLY GEN X GEN Y)
Sponsors receive recognition signage and acknowledgment at the event.• Networking Reception / $3,000
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ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIESOPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION PRICE
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LANYARDS*Get great visibility throughout the conference and beyond by show-casing your logo on the conference lanyard. Full color. One exclusive opportunity available.
$7,500
REGISTRATION BAG PROMO ITEM
Reach all conference attendees with company or product information—or a branded promotional item—distributed in registration bags. Advertiser provides item to be distributed; subject to approval by AALL.
$1,500
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HOTEL KEY CARDS**Greet attendees at check-in and make an impression as they come and go with your company branding printed on one side of the headquarters hotel key cards. Distribution on three peak days or until quantities run out. One exclusive opportunity available.
$6,000
DOUBLE-SIDED SKYWALK SIGNAGE
The Skywalk is an easy way for attendees to stay out of the July heat while traversing between their hotel rooms and functions in the Hilton and Convention Center. Capture their attention coming and going with floor signs. Duration of conference. Size: 1/2 meter W x 6’H. Three opportunities available. [MAP A7-9]
$2,750
HOTEL ROOM DOOR DROPS
Promote your company or product directly to attendees with a hotel room door drop (outside door) at the headquarters hotel. Available July 15, 16, and 17. Limited to one advertiser per day. Advertiser provides item to be distributed; subject to approval by AALL. Hotel fees and logistics: advertiser arranges details with hotel regarding hotel fees and logistics. Please be advised that quantities may change depending on hotel room block fluctuations. Three opportunities available.
$2,250
*AALL logo will alternate with vendor logo. **AALL and Hilton logos will be on the second side of the key card.
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DOUBLE-SIDED TRIANGLE BANNER
Catch attendees’ attention with double-sided triangular banners in the 300 level Pratt Street Lobby, adjacent to registration and in between session rooms and the Exhibit Hall. Duration of conference. Size: 11’4”W x 9’9”H. Six opportunities available. [Map A1-6]
$4,500
ESCALATOR CLINGS
Drive attendees to your booth as they pass through the Pratt Street Mezzanine going to and from session rooms and the Exhibit Hall with your message on three sets of escalators that will have two clings each. Size: 24”H x 29’L. Duration of conference. One exclusive opportunity available. [Map B1]
$10,000
SINGLE-SIDED BANNER(EAST OR WEST SIDE)
B2 RESERVED
Make a big impact with a 40-foot wide banner in the Pratt Street Mezzanine. Attendees will see your brand going to and from ses-sion rooms and the Exhibit Hall. Duration of conference. Size: 40’W x 5’H. B3 is available. [Map B2-3]
$4,000
EXHIBIT HALLFLOOR CLING
New for 2018! Showcase your company, product, and booth number on an eye-catching floor cling located just inside the main entrance of the Exhibit Hall. Duration of Exhibit Hall. Size: 3’W x 3’H maxi-mum. Three opportunities available. [Map C1-3]
$2,500
DOUBLE-SIDED EXHIBIT HALL
AISLE SIGN
New for 2018! Leverage the double-sided directional signage in the Exhibit Hall with your company’s name, logo, and booth number suspended from one of seven AALL 2018 aisle signs. Duration of Exhibit Hall. Size: 2’W x 4’H maximum. Seven opportunities available. [Map C4-10]
$1,750
WATER COOLERS
Get noticed with your logo on 13 water coolers in the session rooms and Exhibit Hall as attendees quench their thirst. Duration of confer-ence/Exhibit Hall hours. Size: 33.5” diameter x 16” H. One exclusive opportunity available.
$4,500
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IMPORTANT NOTES
• Sponsor must be an exhibitor at the 2018 AALL Annual Meeting & Conference.• Sponsor, artwork, and/or materials are subject to acceptance and approval by AALL. • Pricing includes production and installation unless otherwise indicated.• Space/opportunity is reserved with signed “Sponsorship Agreement.”• AALL will invoice for fees with signed “Sponsorship Agreement.”• Payment is due in full by May 25, 2018.• Mechanical specifications and advertising deadlines will be given with signed “Sponsorship Agreement.”• A minimum $500 late fee will be charged for materials received after the materials deadlines.• See “How to Participate” and “Special Instructions” for additional details.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
1. Complete and submit the “Sponsorship Agreement” to indicate sponsorship level and to reserve opportunities. 2. Payment is due in full by May 25, 2018.3. Innovative Media Solutions will provide deadlines and coordinate all materials for advertising.4. Refer to “Special Instructions” below for more information about certain opportunities.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Print & Electronic Advertisements1. Innovative Media Solutions will contact you to coordinate print and electronic advertisements included in sponsorships.
Registration Bag Promo Items1. Sponsor provides item to be distributed. Supply a PDF prototype of your item for approval by June 1, 2018.
Items may not weigh more than two ounces.2. If changes are required, a new PDF prototype will be required.3. Items must be shipped to the Baltimore Convention Center. Shipping deadline and instructions will be provided.
Hotel Room Door Drop1. Innovative Media Solutions will contact you to confirm availability of desired date or suggest alternatives.2. Complete payment on or before the space/payment deadline.3. Advertiser provides item to be distributed. Supply a PDF of your promotion for approval by the materials deadline.4. If changes are required, a revised PDF will be required.5. Hotel contact information will be provided for advertiser to arrange for hotel fees and logistics.
DETAILS & INFORMATION
View additional print and digital advertising opportunities
at bit.ly/AALLmediakit.
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SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENTCompany Name Contract Authorized by (print)
Purchase Order Number Contract Authorized by (signature)
Contract Authorized Date
CONTACT BILL TO (if different from Contact)
Name Name
Company Company
Address Address
City/State/Zip City/State/Zip
Phone/Fax Phone/Fax
Email Email
SPONSORSHIP LEVEL□ Gold $65,000 (includes $50,000 in custom options itemized below)□ Silver $25,000 (includes $15,000 in custom options itemized below)□ Bronze $10,000 (includes $7,500 in custom options itemized below)□ Supporter Less than $10,000 in custom options itemized below
Please complete the Customization Options form to indicate which options you would like to include as part of your sponsorship. You may also select more than the amount allotted for the sponsorship level you have selected; additional amounts will be included on the sponsorship invoice.
QUESTIONS? Contact Bill Spilman of Innovative Media Solutions at [email protected] or 877.878.3260.
Having selected a sponsorship, you agree to abide by the “Details & Information” listed and to adhere to the production deadlines. Customization options are subject to availability and can’t be altered after May 25, 2018. No refunds will be given.
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CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONSWe would like the following opportunities as part of our sponsorship (see amount included above):
OPPORTUNITY QUANTITY PRICE SUBTOTAL
MONTHLY WEBINAR SERIES $30,000
INNOVATION BOOTCAMP RESERVED $3,000
CI ANALYSIS & STRATEGIES RESERVED $3,000
ASSOCIATION LUNCHEON RESERVED $25,000
CONFERENCE WI-FI $10,000
REGISTRATION BAGS RESERVED $10,000
MONDAY ATTENDEE LUNCH $10,000
MY CONFERENCE PLANNER RESERVED $8,000
INNOVATION TOURNAMENT RESERVED $8,000
CONELL $8,000
EXHIBIT HALL BREAK (3 available) $8,000
LEADERSHIP TRAINING & LUNCH $8,000
AALL INTERNATIONAL ATTENDEE RECEPTION (3 available) $8,000
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION SYMPOSIUM AND RECEPTION RESERVED $5,000
LLJ & AALL SPECTRUM AUTHORS’ AWARD RECEPTION $5,000
AALL AWARDS PROGRAM & LUNCH RESERVED $4,000
EDUCATIONAL SESSION AUDIO RECORDINGS $3,500
SESSION MATERIALS KIOSK $3,000
MOBILE DEVICE QUICK CHARGING LOUNGE $3,000
ALL-SIS BREAKFAST & BUSINESS MEETING $5,000
ALL-SIS MIDDLE MANAGERS MEETING $3,000
ALL-SIS RECEPTION & AWARDS RESERVED $8,000
PLLIP-SIS LUNCHEON & BUSINESS MEETING RESERVED $10,000
GLL-SIS BREAKFAST & BUSINESS MEETING $3,000
GLL-SIS BREAKFAST ANNUAL RECEPTION $6,500
CS-SIS, OBS-SIS, RIPS-SIS, & TS-SIS JOINT RECEPTION $6,500
SR-SIS LESBIAN & GAY ISSUES RECEPTION RESERVED $3,000
PEGA-SIS NETWORKING RECEPTION RESERVED $3,000
LANYARDS RESERVED $7,500
REGISTRATION BAG PROMO ITEM $1,500
HOTEL KEY CARDS RESERVED $6,000
DOUBLE-SIDED SKYWALK SIGNAGE (3 available) RESERVED $2,750
HOTEL ROOM DOOR DROPS (3 available) $2,250
DOUBLE-SIDED TRIANGLE BANNER (6 available) $4,500
ESCALATOR CLINGS RESERVED $10,000
SINGLE-SIDED BANNER (EAST OR WEST SIDE) (2 available) ONE LEFT $4,000
EXHIBIT HALL FLOOR CLING (3 available) $2,500
DOUBLE-SIDED EXHIBIT HALL AISLE SIGN (7 available) $1,750
WATER COOLERS RESERVED $4,500
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