Become a Sponsor

Why You Should Become a Sponsor or an Exhibitor at the BizBuzz Social Media Conference

Are you trying to reach business owners, marketers, and other decision makers? Then you’ll want to become a sponsor or an exhibitor at this year’s premier marketing event: BizBuzz.

This year will prove to be even bigger and better. The event is now a full day, we’ll have more workshop space, and we’re bringing in a mixture of local and nationally-recognized experts.

The audience will be forward-thinking, entrepreneurial business people who are looking to grow their business in any economy. You’ll have an opportunity of engaging them throughout the conference and during the networking event afterward. (We expect a good turnout for the post-conference networking event because attendees have to be present for the door prizes.)

BizBuzz -The Series Sponsors

PRESENTATION SPONSOR

$300.00/Event
$750.00/Three Events Get 1/2 an event free
$1,800.00/All Seven Events Get 1 event free

Opportunity to intro the presenters
Your logo all over the world wide web (email, social platforms, and website)
Prominent inclusion on signage
Shout outs as often as we can during the event
2 tickets (front row if you want)

FOOD & SPIRITS SPONSOR
$200.00/Event
500.00/Three Events Get 1/2 an event free
$1,200.00/All Seven Events Get 1 event free

Your logo all over the world wide web (email, social platforms, and website)
Inclusion on signage -just below the Presentation and in-kind Sponsor
A nice sign with your logo placed on the bar and/or the food display
One big shout out as we transition from learning to networking
2 tickets (back row if you want to be closer to the bar)

MARKETING SUMMARY

40-70 social media enthusiasts per monthly session
over 8,500 included in email marketing campaign to include attendees of the BizBuzz Social Media Conference
Excellent networking opportunity with C level executives, managers, and front line troops who spend the marketing dollars at their firms and get the importance of social media
Prominent springboard into the BizBuzz Social Media Conference November 13, 2012

The Series is held at the Genesee Grande Hotel, 1060 East Genesee Street, Syracuse, New York 13210

Special thanks to our venue sponsor, Genesee Grande Hotel

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PRESENTING SPONSOR $5,000.00 Limited to 3 sponsors

Recognition as the Presenting Sponsor: Hartford BizBuzz Social Media Conference Presented by NAME
Prominent recognition (name or logo as appropriate), on printed collateral that may be incorporated into the conference such as banners, postcards, palm cards, print advertisement, conference program journal
Formal “thank you” during keynote and networking event and opportunity to speak before attendees
Opportunity to make contributions to online blog
Featured promotion in YouTube promotional videos (estimate 3 videos)
Ability to post videos, photos, and posts on Facebook page
Recognition in email marketing campaign
Recognition in Internet media marketing campaign
Promotion through Twitter, Facebook fan page, and LinkedIn Group
Logo on main podium
Contact list of attendees
Promotional Space
Name and link listed on website homepage
10 tickets for event and opportunity for discounted tickets

TECHNOLOGY SPONSOR $2,000.00 Limited to 3 sponsor

Display logo on static screen at breakout sessions
Naming of a specific track throughout the event
Prominent recognition (name or logo as appropriate), on printed collateral that may be incorporated into the conference such as banners, postcards, palm cards, print advertisement, conference program journal
Formal “thank you” during keynote and networking event
Opportunity to make contributions to online blog
Ability to post videos, photos, and posts on Facebook page
Recognition in email marketing campaign
Promotion through Twitter, Facebook fan page, and LinkedIn Group
Contact list of attendees
Promotional Space
Name and link listed on website homepage
4 tickets for event and opportunity for discounted tickets

KEYNOTE SPONSOR $2,500.00 Limited to 1 sponsors

Opportunity to Introduce the Keynote Speaker
Prominent recognition (name or logo as appropriate), on printed collateral that may be incorporated into the conference such as banners, postcards, palm cards, print advertisement, conference program journal
Formal “thank you” during keynote
Opportunity to make contributions to online blog
Ability to post videos, photos, and posts on Facebook page
Recognition in email marketing campaign
Promotion through Twitter, Facebook fan page, and LinkedIn Group
Contact list of attendees
Promotional Space
Name and link listed on Speakers website page
4 tickets for event and opportunity for discounted tickets

LANYARD SPONSOR $1,500.00 Limited to 2 Sponsors

Name or logo on conference lanyard
Recognition (name or logo as appropriate), on printed collateral that may be incorporated into the conference such as banners, postcards, palm cards, print advertisement, conference program journal
Opportunity to make contributions to online blog
Ability to post videos, photos, and posts on Facebook page
Promotion through Twitter, Facebook fan page, and LinkedIn Group
Name and link listed on Sponsor website page
2 tickets for event and opportunity for discounted tickets

PROGRAM SPONSOR $1,000.00 Limited to One Sponsor per Session

Opportunity to Introduce the Breakout Session Speaker
Recognition (name or logo as appropriate), on printed collateral that may be incorporated into the conference such as banners, postcards, palm cards, print advertisement, conference program journal
Opportunity to make contributions to online blog
Ability to post videos, photos, and posts on Facebook page
Recognition in email marketing campaign
Promotion through Twitter, Facebook fan page, and LinkedIn Group
Name and link listed on website Speakers page
1 tickets for event and opportunity for discounted tickets

LUNCH SPONSOR $1,000.00 Limited to 3 Sponsors

Recognition (name or logo as appropriate), on printed collateral that may be incorporated into the conference such as banners, postcards, palm cards, print advertisement, conference program journal
Recognition on Lunch table top collateral
Opportunity to make contributions to online blog
Promotion through Twitter, Facebook fan page, and LinkedIn Group
Name and link listed on website Sponsor page
2 tickets for event and opportunity for discounted tickets

CLOUD LOUNGE SPONSOR $1,000.00 Limited to 3 Sponsors

The Cloud is the Ballroom where all vendors, sponsor exhibits, breaks, snacks, drinks, and the networking reception will be held.

Recognition (name or logo as appropriate), on printed collateral that may be incorporated into the conference such as banners, postcards, palm cards, print advertisement, conference program journal
Recognition on Room Signage
Promotion through Twitter, Facebook fan page, and LinkedIn Group
Name and link listed on website Sponsor page
2 tickets for event and opportunity for discounted tickets

BREAK SPONSOR (Morning / Afternoon) $800.00 Limited to 2 Sponsors

Recognition on Food Station and /or Refreshment Station signage
Recognition (name or logo as appropriate), on printed collateral that may be incorporated into the conference such as banners, postcards, palm cards, print advertisement, conference program journal
Name and link listed on website Sponsor page
1 tickets for event and opportunity for discounted tickets

NETWORKING SPONSOR $1,000.00 Limited to 2 Sponsors

Recognition on Networking Session Food Station and Bar(s) signage
Recognition (name or logo as appropriate), on printed collateral that may be incorporated into the conference such as banners, postcards, palm cards, print advertisement, conference program journal
Name and link listed on website Sponsor page
2 tickets for event and opportunity for discounted tickets

SPEAKER GIFT SPONSOR In-Kind Limited to 2 Sponsors

Sponsor donates the Speaker Gifts

Formal “thank you” during keynote and networking event
Name and link listed on website Sponsor page
2 tickets for event and opportunity for discounted tickets

PRACTICE CAFE TABLE FACILITAOR $500.00 Limited to 10 Sponsors

Provide a “social media aficionado” to provide one-on-one tutorial on specific social media tools

Recognition (name or logo as appropriate), on printed collateral that may be incorporated into the conference such as banners, postcards, palm cards, print advertisement, conference program journal
Recognition on Practice Cafe table top collateral
Opportunity to make contributions to online blog
Promotion through Twitter, Facebook fan page, and LinkedIn Group
Name and link listed on website Sponsor page

“ROLL YOUR OWN” SPONSOR

Have an idea for a sponsorship that will work for your company?

EXHIBITORS $500.00

Promotional space, electricity and Internet connection
Name and link listed on website Exhibitor page

AVATAR SPONSOR In-Kind Service

Professional photographer who will take a professional headshot for individuals interested in a new photograph for their internet presence.

Name and biography listed on event website
Your complementary admission plus opportunity for discounted tickets for co-workers
Promotional space and electricity
Name and link listed on website Exhibitor page

CONFERENCE SPEAKER In-Kind Service

Individuals that are determined to be social marketing experts are invited to submit qualifications to be a speaker at the conference, please see website for additional information

Be a guest blogger
Name and biography listed on event website
Your complementary admission plus opportunity for discounted tickets for co-workers

ROOM MONITOR SPONSOR In-Kind Service Limited to One per Session

Individuals that are determined to have a basic knowledge of social marketing experts are invited to submit qualifications to be a room Monitor at the conference, please see website for additional information