EXPO 2008: A Platform for Success
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2008 Exhibitor Sponsorship Guide

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Gain exposure in front of more than 15,000 decision makers from every segment of the transportation industry. Enhance your company’s visibility, image and brand awareness by taking advantage of these high-visibility, high-impact promotions.

Annual Meeting Registration Bags - $ 12,000
Put your name in the hands of every conference attendee. Sponsor will provide conference bags for all conference attendees to be handed out at onsite registration. Sponsorship fee is for exclusive rights and distribution of bags only. Bags must be approved by APTA and carry the APTA and EXPO logo.
Quantity − 5,000

EXPO Registration Bags - $ 12,000
Put your name in the hands of every EXPO attendee. Sponsor will provide registration bags for all EXPO attendees to be handed out at onsite registration. Sponsorship fee is for exclusive rights and distribution of bags only. Bags must be approved by APTA and carry the APTA and EXPO logo.
Quantity − 5,000

EXPO Lanyards – $10,000
Badge holder lanyards are popular among EXPO attendees. Handed out at EXPO registration, you’ll enjoy seeing your logo on thousands of EXPO 2008 attendees. Price includes lanyards with one-color logo. Sponsor will provide logo.
Quantity – 5,000

Registration - $20,000
APTA attendees will see your company name and logo when they head to registration. Two large banners at registration is a tremendous way to set yourself apart from other exhibitors. Banners are 7’x10’. NTP will produce the banners.

Front Door Decals - $20,000
Make your company logo the first thing attendees see as they enter the convention center. Your company name and logo will be placed at each of the main entrances. This will guarantee that your company will be seen by every attendee.

T-Shirts - $15,000
Have EXPO attendees advertise for your company. The first 2,000 attendees will be given a coupon when they register directing them to your booth for a free T-shirt. The T-shirt will contain a 2-color company logo on the front of the shirt.

Pens - $5,000
EXPO attendees place multiple conference sessions on their show schedule. Take advantage of this offering and let them see your company’s logo every time they take notes during each conference session. Sponsor provides a minimum of 10,000 pens.

Notepad - $5,000
Every attendee needs to take notes on the latest products at EXPO. Why not have them do it on a notepad with your company’s logo? Sponsor provides minimum of 10,000 notepads.

Luggage ID Tags - $5,000
Help EXPO attendees easily locate their luggage off the carousel at the airport. Your company name will be printed in 1-color on a luggage ID card.

Internet Café - $8,000
Popular internet and e-mail stations are available to attendees. APTA/NTP provides the hardware and software set-up for the Cafe. The sponsor's logo is featured on the computer screens along with an additional banner at the Internet Café. And, for even greater exposure, the sponsor also is recognized in the APTA Program Guide.

EXPO 2008 Relaxation Station - $15,000
The massage relaxation station is always a hit with EXPO attendees. You may provide apparel with your company logo, for the massage team to wear. Attendees will visit your booth first for a massage voucher, redeemable at the Relaxation Station. Price includes: six massage therapists, one host and equipment for three consecutive show days, six hours per day. Sponsor to provide logo apparel, vouchers, and other giveaway items.

Other Great Sponsorship Deals

Don’t miss your chance to spotlight your company with these additional opportunities.

Main Aisle Carpet Logos - $6,000: main aisle; $12,000: EXPO entrance (6 available)
Have every attendee see your company’s logo on the main isle or entrance of the show. Logos will be 10”x10” must be provided by the sponsor.

Convention Center Banners - $5,000 - $20,000 per banner
EXPO attendees will see your company logo on a large banner in a strategic location of the convention center. Banners offer a tremendous way for you to set yourself apart and drive traffic to your booth. Banners are various sizes and NTP will produce the banners.

Tote Bag Inserts – 2,000 per insert
Every registered attendee receives an attractive tote bag to conveniently carry convention materials and information collected in the exhibit hall. Imagine having your company’s flyer in each attendee’s hand before the show floor even opens. Sponsor must provide 5,000 flyers.

Registration Mailing Inserts - $7,000
Put your message right in the hands of registered EXPO attendees. This affordable opportunity is the perfect chance to get a jump on your competition and put your company in front of attendees before the show. Up to three sponsorships are available.

Coffee Breaks - $20,000
Coffee breaks are sure to be jam-packed. Sponsors will be recognized by two easel signs at each refreshment location and you’re invited to greet guests at these areas. The sponsor will also be recognized in the APTA Program Guide.

Hotel Key Cards - $10,000
Put your logo on this essential item. All keys will be distributed at the front desk of one key show hotel. Price includes keys and printing.
Quantity – 2,500

You Are Here” Stations – $8,000
Three stations put your logo on three “You Are Here” locator stations placed in the main corridor outside of the exhibit hall. This important resource will help attendees navigate EXPO 2008 exhibits and Annual Meeting locations. Your logo and booth will be highlighted on a large floor plan in the center of the fixture. Sponsor will supply artwork.

Kiosks - $4,000: four-panel; $2,500: two-panel
These free-standing advertising displays with 36” x 96” panels will be placed in strategic locations in the main concourse outside of the exhibit hall. Make sure your company gets noticed.

Light boxes - $4,000
These high-impact 8’ fixtures are a great promotional opportunity. Each light box will feature a backlit 38 1/8” x 38 1/8” duratran of your advertising or marketing message in addition to your name and the EXPO 2008 logo. Sponsor must provide artwork. Price includes duratran output.

EXPO 2008 Web Banner Ads – $3,000
Thousands of APTA attendees go to the EXPO 2008 web site to register, get the latest information, program updates, view the exhibitor list, etc. Have your banner ad front and center for this captive audience. Price includes a link to your company’s home page.

EXPO 2008 Program Guide Advertising

Reserve your space in the Official Program Guide – A “Show Directory” distributed to every Meeting and EXPO attendee onsite. This important resource book is referenced throughout the year – giving you valuable exposure well after the show’s over.

Directory Trim size, 4” x 9”

4-Color Ads (with bleeds)

Black and White Full Page Ads

• Black and White Full Page - $2,000, run of the book.

All prices are net.