Sponsorship

Interested in Sponsoring at the Annual Summit 2011?
Shop.org Annual Summit offers exhibitors and sponsors the opportunity to have exclusive face-time with the best digital retailers around. More than 3,400 executives attended the Annual Summit last year and with access to more than 180 solution providers as they demonstrated their newest products and services.

The EXPO Hall is now SOLD OUT!
However, you can check out the sponsorship opportunities on the YOURSPACE website, our new interactive sponsorship tool or on the list below. Sponsorship opportunities still exist for our current exhibitors.

By becoming an exhibitor or sponsor, you not only get the added exposure during the event, but pre-show branding as well.

See our sponsorship opportunities below and the benefits of being an exhibitor in the Annual Summit EXPO Hall. Learn about the benefits of sponsorship!

Sponsorship Packages

Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Want to get in front of more than 3,400 retail professionals in the digital arena to showcase your products and solutions? Then you need to have a presence at the Shop.org Annual Summit. Sponsors must have an exhibit booth in the EXPO Hall of the Annual Summit.

Questions?
Contact Mercedes de la Cruz, Exhibit & Sponsorship Sales, NRF at  202.626.8198.

EXPO Hall floor at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center

Sponsorship Packages:

NEW OPPORTUNITY! 
Exclusive SOLD!
Co-Sponsored SOLD!
Shuttle Bus Sponsorship

Sponsor the shuttle buses that will take attendees from the official Shop.org hotels to the Convention Center. Sponsor will have a banner ad on both sides of all 8 buses and a seat drop on the buses during the first morning run.
$25,000
$15,000 each
Reception, Meal, & Break Sponsorships 
Exclusive SOLD!
Co-Sponsored
Tuesday Night Dinner

The main dinner is one of the social events that nearly everyone attends. As the exclusive sponsor of the main dinner your company will gain maximum exposure with minimal effort in a social and friendly atmosphere.
$38,000
$20,000 each
Exclusive SOLD!
Opening Reception
This Annual Summit reception is one of the most highly anticipated perks of the event.
$20,000
SOLD!
Lunches
Annual Summit lunch sponsorship is a great and economical way to reach event attendees and affords your company exposure during a great part of the day.
$8,500
SOLD!
Networking Breaks
Sponsor all of the networking breaks for an entire day of the EXPO! Sponsorship includes signage, napkins and cups with logo.
$6,000
(2 Available)
Attendee Breakfasts
Your breakfast sponsorship will help your company stand out in the minds of attendees while they are sharp, alert and ready to start the day.
$5,000
(Exclusive)
International Breakfast
Sponsor a special breakfast on Tuesday morning for our International attendees.
$2,500
EXPO Hall Sponsorships 
Exclusive  SOLD!
Coffee Station
Everyone wants coffee – let your company provide it! By sponsoring the Coffee Station on the EXPO Hall floor, your company will receive prime branding for the thousands of cups of coffee given out.
$25,000
Exclusive  SOLD!
Water Bottle Sponsorship
Quench attendee thirst as the water bottle sponsor and have your logo on one of the most popular items at any show, water.
$15,000
Exclusive  SOLD!
Relaxation Station
Give Annual Summit attendees a break with this relaxing sponsorship. There are several branding opportunities within this great marketing opportunity and you can even opt to provide tickets from your booth for the service which is a tremendous boost for your booth.
$12,500
Signage Sponsorships 
SOLD!
Aisle Banners
Add your Company’s Logo, booth location to each of the thirteen huge aisle banners that direct attendees throughout the Expo.
$20,000
Exclusive SOLD!
Exhibit Hall Floor Tiles
Lead all visitors to your booth and deliver up to three different messages using stickers on the Expo Hall floor. Every attendee in the Exhibit Hall will see your message as they pass through the Hall.
$15,000
SOLD!
Hanging Banners
The large hanging banners will display your custom message to attendees as they register. Four (4) banners are available. Size of banners is 10’ x 15’.
$10,000 each
(4 sides available) SOLD!
Registration Escalator Clings
Escalator clings/ads on the inside of the main escalator heading from the Registration area in the lobby level to the Concourse level. 7 panels/clings total per side.
$6,000/side
(2 of 4 sides available)
General Session Escalator Clings
Escalator clings/ads are on the inside of the main escalator heading from the Concourse level to the General Session level. 5 panels/clings total per side.
$6,000/side
SOLD!
Window Clings
These large window clings are sure to get the attention of your target audience. Your message will be designed across two windows into one large window cling, showcasing your corporate message.
$5,000
SOLD!
Column Wraps
These 4-sided column wraps provide a highly visible opportunity at eye level. Size of the wraps is 3.5’ x 7.’
$3,000
Meter Boards
Meter Boards will be placed in strategic locations around the Convention Center for maximum exposure.  Size of the Meter Boards is 38” x 78.5”.
$2,500
Education & Content Sponsorships 
Exclusive  SOLD!
Opening General Session Sponsor
Shop.org’s educational content is second to none for integrity, timeliness and unbiased information and your company can help bring this content to event attendees on their very first day. The Opening General Session Sponsor has the benefit of reaching all conference attendees at the Opening Keynote thru maximum logo exposure and personal attention to attendees by your staff.
$22,500
Exclusive  SOLD!
Notebook & Pen Sponsor
Exclusive logo on both the pen and notebook – distributed to all attendees.
$17,500
Exclusive  SOLD!
Annual Summit Blog Sponsor
Align your brand with the industry-leading Shop.org Blog. This sponsorship is an exceptional thought leadership opportunity enabling you to be in front of the world’s leading retailers.
$15,000
SOLD OUT!
BIG !dea Sessions
Sponsors of these informational sessions will receive one 30-minute session in the BIG !dea Theatre located on the EXPO Hall floor to discuss their company’s product or solution. Sessions will be promoted in the Conference Program Guide, Attendee marketing materials, on Event Signage and on the Shop.org 2011 Annual Summit website.
$6,000
Attendee Services Sponsorships 
Exclusive  SOLD!
Registration Bag
The Registration Bag Sponsorship is one that will benefit your company during the Summit and long after the event is over.
$25,000
Exclusive
Parting Gift Sponsorship
The “Parting Gift” Sponsorship is an opportunity to leave a lasting impression with Retail Attendees. This exclusive opportunity to reach attendees by direct mail, and co-branded with Shop.org, is a high-impact way to keep your brand in the minds of the industry’s top decision-makers after they return to their offices.
$20,000
Exclusive  SOLD!
Event Badge Lanyard
The 2011 Annual Summit attendees will literally be advertising for you wearing your corporate logo around their necks throughout the event.
$20,000
SOLD!
Registration Badge Insert
Insert a small ad with your logo into each attendee’s badge holder. Logo sticks out and can be seen at all times.
$15,000
Exclusive  SOLD!
Hotel Key Cards Sponsor
Have every attendee bring your message to their room! By being the exclusive Key Card Sponsor, you will have the chance to provide your 4 color artwork to each side of the hotel key card.
$15,000
Program Guide Sponsorships:
  • Back Cover Program Guide Ad – Color - $10,000 SOLD!
  • Inside Front Cover Program Guide Ad - $10,000 SOLD!
  • Inside Back Cover Program Guide Ad - $6,000 SOLD!
  • 1/2 Page Program Guide ads - $1,500
  • Tabbed Divider Program Guide Ad - $5,000 SOLD!
 
SOLD OUT!
Hotel Room Drop (Inclusive of Hotel Charges)
Sponsor the hotel room drop and your message will be left as a door drop in front of attendees’ hotel rooms. When they pick up their morning newspaper, they’ll also be picking up the information you provide about your company.
$3,500
SOLD OUT!
Registration Bag Stuffers
Get your message into the hands Annual Summit attendees by placing it into the official Annual Summit Registration bag – handed out at registration.
$2,500

CONTACT

Contact Mercedes de la Cruz, Exhibit & Sponsorship Sales, NRF at 202.626.8198.

 

 
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We are so confident that retailers attending Shop.org events will acquire valuable strategies and tactics to improve their online and multichannel retail business. If not, let us know and we'll refund your registration fee.

Questions?
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Sponsor/Exhibitor Information
Contact Tami Sakell, Sr. Director, Exhibit & Sponsorship Sales at  202.661.3044.