Sponsorship Opportunities

Interested in Sponsoring at the Annual Summit 2012?

Sponsors may select individual sponsor items listed below.  If your sponsorship dollars spent equal $7,500 or more, you will fall under one of the select sponsor levels, which include additional benefits. 

See the benefits of each of our sponsorship levels.

Shop.org Annual Summit offers exhibitors and sponsors the opportunity to have exclusive face-time with the best digital retailers around. More than 4,000 executives attended the Annual Summit last year and with access to more than 200 solution providers who demonstrated their newest products and services.

Individual Sponsorship Items

Sponsorship Opportunities Available for 2012!

Don't miss your chance to have added exposure at the Summit.

Questions?
Contact Tami Sakell, Sr. Director, Exhibit & Sponsorship Sales, NRF at  202.661.3044.

EXPO Hall floor at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center

Sponsorship Packages:

Featured Item:  
Exclusive
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.
$20,000
Reception, Meal, & Break Sponsorships  
Exclusive
Co-Sponsored
Tuesday Night Reception & Dinner
The Tuesday night cocktail reception kicks off the night and will feature food, fun and interactive X-Games including:
  • BMX Demo
  • Rock Climbing
  • Microbrew Stations

Immediately following the reception is the main dinner in the Sculpture Garden at The Denver Center for Performing ARTS – right next to the Convention Center. Both of these extremely popular events attract the majority of the Summit attendees.

$35,000
$20,000 each
Exclusive
Monday Night EXPO Hall Reception
This Annual Summit reception is one of the most highly anticipated perks of the event. This reception is held on the EXPO Hall floor.
$20,000
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.
$10,000
per day;

Only Wed
available
Networking Breaks
Sponsor all of the networking breaks for an entire day of the EXPO! Sponsorship includes signage, napkins and cups with logo.
$7,500
per day;

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.
$7,500
per day;

2 available
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 brand visibility for the thousands of cups of coffee, complimentary to all attendees.
Sponsored by Whale Shark Media
Exclusive
Water Bottle Sponsorship
Quench attendee thirst as the water bottle sponsor and have your logo each bottle of water, one of the most popular items at any show.  Stations will be located in the Food Court areas, EXPO Hall and other key areas.
$25,000
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 EXPO will see your message as they pass through the Hall.  Includes production and installation of 40, 4' x 4' tiles.
Sponsored by Richrelevance
Exclusive  SOLD!
Relaxation Station
Give attendees a break with this relaxing massage sponsorship. Sponsors can provide tickets from their booth or make it open to all guests upon their visit to the Relaxation Station.  Attendees can wear a shirt and cap provided by sponsor.
Sponsored by Baynote
Signage & Banner Sponsorships  
Aisle Banners
Exclusive  SOLD!

Add your Company’s Logo, booth location to each of the huge aisle banners that direct attendees throughout the EXPO.
Sponsored by Certona
Exclusive
Wall Clings above General Session Wall Banner
 
 
Hanging directly above the General Session Wall Banner, these graphics may be double-sided and are visible to attendees as they enter and leave the general sessions. 
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$15,000
Exclusive  SOLD!
General Session Main Wall Banner
Make your company more visible during keynotes and panel discussions with the 16' x 4' single-sided banner hung just outside the General Session Room. 

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Sponsored by Hybris
Main Entrance Hanging Banners
SOLD!

Three (3) banners are available. Size of banners is 14’ x 28’ in the main entrance area of the Convention Center.

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Sponsored by Certona
Main Entrance Floor Graphics
Exclusive  SOLD!

Five (5) floor tiles are included in this sponsorship. Size of each tile is 4’ x 4’.

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Sponsored by Hybris
SOLD!
Banners Adjacent to Main Entrance
The large hanging banners will display your custom message to attendees in the main entrance of the Convention Center. Two (2) banners are available. Size of banners is approximately 14’ x 28’ and they are single-sided. 

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Sponsored by Hybris
SOLD!
Vertical Main Lobby Banners
The vertical hanging banners will display your custom message to attendees in the main entrance of the Convention Center. Two (2) banners are available. Size of banners is approximately 7’ x 9’ and they are single-sided. 
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Sponsored by Certona
Exclusive  SOLD!

Stair Graphics leading to EXPO Hall
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Sponsored by Certona
Exclusive

Stair Graphics leading to General Session
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$12,500
Registration Area Column Wraps
(2 of 4 Available)

These 4-sided column wraps provide a highly visible opportunity at eye level. Size of the wraps is 38" x 87". 

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$5,000
each
Meter Boards  
(7 of 10 Available)

Meter Boards will be double-sided and placed in strategic locations around the Convention Center for maximum exposure.  Size of the Meter Boards is 39” x 96”. 

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$2,500
each
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 with your logo on chair wraps (every other chair) and distribution of marketing piece on chairs.
Sponsored by Experian Marketing Services
Exclusive
Annual Summit Blog Coverage 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.  Coverage begins two weeks prior to the event and ends one week after the event. Sponsor banner ad is visible during this time on the Shop.org Blog.
$15,000
BIG !dea Sessions
(7 of 13 Available)

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 2012 Annual Summit website.
$7,000
Attendee Services Sponsorships  
SOLD!
Registration Bag
The Registration Bag Sponsorship is one that will benefit your company during the Summit and long after the event is over.
Sponsored by Fredhopper
Exclusive
Notebook & Pen Sponsor
Exclusive logo on both the pen and notebook – distributed to all attendees.
$17,500
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
Wi-Fi Sponsorship
Exclusive  SOLD!

Ensure that all attendees of the Summit have free access to their communication by way of the Wi-Fi network.
Sponsored by SPEED FC
LIVE Session Streaming Sponsorship
Exclusive

One chosen session will be streamed LIVE from the event. 
$15,000
Mobile Application
Exclusive

Main splash page seen every time an attendee uses the 2012 Annual Summit Mobile App to access show information prior to, during and after the conference.
$15,000
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.
Sponsored by Responsys
Registration Badge with Logo
Exclusive  SOLD!

Sponsor logo will pring on each attendee's badge and can be seen at all times.
Sponsored by PM DIgital
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.
Sponsored by i-Behavior
Program Guide Sponsorships:
  • Back Outside Cover Program Guide Ad – Color - $10,000
  • Inside Front Cover Program Guide Ad - $10,000  SOLD!
  • Inside Back Cover Program Guide Ad - $6,000
  • Tabbed Divider Program Guide Ad (1 of 2 Available)- $5,000
  • 1/2 Page Program Guide black & white ads - $2,500
 
Attendee Update Email Banner Ads
(2 Available)

Reach attendees before the show via banner ad on one of the show updates, sent by Shop.org in weeks leading up to the show.
$5,000
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
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
RAMA Creative Corner Lounge
Open to all attendees, this unique area will also display creative ads and/or commercials created by the RAMA Community. Guests are welcome to have a seat, grab a refreshment, and relax for a couple of minutes. Benefits include:
  • 2 meter boards in the lounge for which sponsor can create artwork
  • Sponsor can provide a 15 second ad/commercial
  • Logo recognition in the onsite Program Guide, in the online sponsor listings, and in any marketing materials promoting the RAMA Creative Corner Lounge (subject to print deadlines).
  • Small skirted table where sponsor can provide a gift item for attendees
$10,000

 

Exhibit & Sponsor

Last year's EXPO sold out fast, so you'll need to move quickly if you want to be part of digital retail's most influential event in 2012. Exhibit booths are now available for purchase and sponsorship packages will be available shortly.

See the 2011 Annual Summit Attendee Demographics

Contact Tami Sakell, Sr. Director, Exhibit & Sponsorship Sales, Shop.org at 202.661.3044.



 
For information, contact:
  TAMI SAKELL
Sr. Director of Sponsorship Sales

(202) 661-3044   sakellt@nrf.com
 
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Sponsor/Exhibitor Information
Contact Tami Sakell, Sr. Director, Exhibit & Sponsorship Sales at  202.661.3044.