Sponsorships

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT PLA 2006 NATIONAL CONFERENCE

For more information about sponsorships or about the PLA Partners Program, please contact Barb Macikas, PLA Depurty Director, at (800) 545-2433, ext. 5025 or email bmacikas@ala.org .  The list below provides information only about National Conference sponsorship opportunities - to see a complete list of opportunities click here.

Platinum Partner Level ($10,000 and up)

All of the acknowledgment below. We will tailor your partnership. Call Barb Macikas, PLA Deputy Director, at (800) 545-2433, ext. 5025 or e-mail at bmacikas@ala.org

Gold Partner Level ($5,000-$9,999)

PLA National Conference -- Opening General Session
An estimated 5,000 conference attendees gather for the opening event of the conference. Benefits include:

• Logo exposure on event marketing materials (if partnership confirmed early)
• Logo exposure on event signage
• Table to distribute your promotional items
• Verbal thanks from PLA President from podium and president (or other rep from your company) on stage
• Logo hotlink on web page
• Sponsor recognition in show directory and show daily
• Sponsor recognition in Public Libraries and American Libraries magazines and in PLA electronic newsletter
• Sponsor reception on registration banner
• Sponsor recognition for your booth (Gold Star)
• Invitations to representative of your company to PLA VIP reception and events throughout the year

PLA National Conference--Exhibit Hall Opening Reception
An estimated 7,000 conference attendees gather for the opening of the exhibits and refreshments in the hall. Send them straight to your booth! Benefits include:

• Logo exposure on event marketing materials (if partnership confirmed early)
• Logo exposure on event signage
• Logo hotlink on web page
• Announcements in hall during event to thank you for your support
• Sponsor recognition in show directory and show daily
• Sponsor recognition in Public Libraries and American Libraries magazines and in PLA electronic newsletter
• Sponsor reception on registration banner
• Sponsor recognition for your booth (Gold Star)
• Invitations to representative of your company to PLA VIP reception and events throughout the year

PLA National Conference-- Exhibit Hall Coffee Breaks
4 opportunities. An estimated 7,000 conference attendees take these breaks from programming to visit the exhibits and enjoy refreshments in the hall. Send them straight to your booth! PLA surveys indicate 99% of attendees visit the exhibits and 73% of those visit more than 3 times during the show. Benefits include:

• Logo exposure on event marketing materials (if partnership confirmed early)
• Logo exposure on event signage
• Announcements in hall during event to thank you for your support
• Sponsor recognition in show directory and show daily
• Sponsor recognition in Public Libraries and American Libraries magazines and in PLA electronic newsletter
• Sponsor recognition for your booth (Gold Star)

PLA National Conference-- Official Conference Attendee Bag
As the exclusive sponsor of the official conference attendee bag, your logo will be printed on over 7,000 bags. Bag style may be customized to your preferences-additional fees may apply. Benefits include:

• Logo exposure on event marketing materials (if partnership confirmed early)
• Logo hotlink on web page
• Sponsor recognition in show directory and show daily
• Sponsor recognition in Public Libraries and American Libraries magazines and in PLA electronic newsletter
• Sponsor reception on registration banner
• Sponsor recognition for your booth (Gold Star)
• Invitations to representative of your company to PLA VIP reception and events throughout the year

PLA National Conference-- Official Attendee Badgeholder
As the exclusive sponsor of the official conference attendee badgeholder, your logo will be printed on over 7,000 holders. Style may be customized to your preferences-additional fees may apply. Benefits include:

• Logo exposure on event marketing materials (if partnership confirmed early)
• Logo hotlink on web page
• Sponsor recognition in show directory and show daily
• Sponsor recognition in Public Libraries and American Libraries magazines and in PLA electronic newsletter
• Sponsor reception on registration banner
• Sponsor recognition for your booth (Gold Star)
• Invitations to representative of your company to PLA VIP reception and events throughout the year

PLA National Conference-- Internet Café
As the exclusive sponsor of the PLA Internet Café, your logo will be printed at all Internet stations, your logo will appear as computer "wallpaper," your web page will be default setting. These stations are electronic lifelines for attendees who need to check their e-mail from the conference. Benefits include:

• Logo exposure on event marketing materials (if partnership confirmed early)
• Logo exposure on station signs and on PC's
• Logo hotlink on web page
• Sponsor recognition in show directory and show daily
• Sponsor recognition in Public Libraries and American Libraries magazines and in PLA electronic newsletter
• Sponsor reception on registration banner
• Sponsor recognition for your booth (Gold Star)
• Invitations to representative of your company to PLA VIP reception and events throughout the year

PLA National Conference-- All Conference Reception
An estimated 5,000 conference attendees gather for the premier social event of the conference. Benefits include:

• Logo exposure on event marketing materials (if partnership confirmed early)
• Logo exposure on event signage
• Table to distribute your promotional items
• Logo hotlink on web page
• Sponsor recognition in show directory and show daily
• Sponsor recognition in Public Libraries and American Libraries magazines and in PLA electronic newsletter
• Sponsor reception on registration banner
• Sponsor recognition for your booth (Gold Star)
• Invitations to representative of your company to PLA VIP reception and events throughout the year

PLA National Conference--Closing General Session
An estimated 3,000 conference attendees gather for the concluding event of the conference. Benefits include:

• Logo exposure on event marketing materials (if partnership confirmed early)
• Logo exposure on event signage
• Table to distribute your promotional items
• Verbal thanks from PLA President from podium and president (or other rep from your company) on stage
• Logo hotlink on web page
• Sponsor recognition in show directory and show daily
• Sponsor recognition in Public Libraries and American Libraries magazines and in PLA electronic newsletter
• Sponsor reception on registration banner
• Sponsor recognition for your booth (Gold Star)
• Invitations to representative of your company to PLA VIP reception and events throughout the year

Silver Partner Level ($1,000 to $4,999)

PLA National Conference-- Author Luncheons
4 opportunities. Between 400-1,000 conference attendees each luncheon. Benefits include:

• Logo exposure on event marketing materials (if partnership confirmed early)
• Logo exposure on event signage
• Sponsor recognition in show directory and show daily
• Sponsor recognition in Public Libraries and American Libraries magazines and in PLA electronic newsletter
• Sponsor recognition for your booth (Silver Star)

Bronze Partner Level ($500 to $999)

Programming at ALA Annual Conference, PLA Spring Symposium or PLA National Conference
Multiple opportunities PLA is a recognized leader in continuing education offerings. Programs attract from 100-1,000 attendees. Find program content that complements your company's products and services and sponsor the program. Benefits include:

• Logo exposure on event marketing materials (if partnership confirmed early)
• Logo exposure on event signage
• Sponsor recognition in Public Libraries and American Libraries magazines and in PLA electronic newsletter
• Sponsor recognition for your booth (Bronze Star)