2017 Communications School

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1 National Association of Government Communicators 2017 Communications School Sponsorships and Exhibit Spaces Now Available June 13 to 15, 2017 Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch 2 South 4th Street St. Louis, MO Maximize your exposure to federal, state, and local government communicators by exhibiting at or sponsoring the National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) 2017 Communications School. The NAGC sponsorship and exhibit space program offers product and service suppliers maximum benefits and unparalleled opportunities to market to Communications School attendees. Check out the available opportunities offering various levels to fit all budgets.

2 2017 Communications School WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT? MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF: Broadcasting equipment and Communications Digital signage companies Graphic design Goods and technologies serving government Public Information Officers Mailing facilitators Network providers News Photography equipment and Printing equipment and Print publishers Speechwriters' training and Training facilitators Web conferencing companies Web design Video producers and more WHO WE ARE The National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) is the only national nonprofit organization for, by, and about government communicators and communications at all levels. We are a network of federal, state, tribal, and local government employees who disseminate information within and outside government. Most importantly for you, NAGC members are senior level decision-makers and influencers in the method of message delivery and the media used to disseminate information to the public. ATTENDEE PROFILE We expect more than 150 government communications professionals exclusive to this market segment to attend the NAGC Communications School. NAGC welcomes a multitude of senior level information officers who are agency spokespersons, editors, writers, broadcasters, video professionals, and photographers to participate in the Communications School in Washington, D.C. RECENT SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS INCLUDE: American Military University Boscobel BurrellesLuce Circle Solutions, PC CiviPlus Crosby Marketing Communications Disability.gov EurekaFacts, LLC FedInsider Global Technologies Group Inc. Granius Inc. GovDelivery The Hughes Group, Inc. 2 Ithaca College JMH Education Marketing Mississippi Department of Employment Security National Center for Health Statistics Outreach Process Partners, Inc. Post Modern Public Relation Society of America Rafferty Weiss Media readmedia, Inc. SAGE Communications Siteimprove Society for Technical Communication Tightrope Media Systems TMP Government TVEyes, Inc. Trademark Advertising UNC - Chapel Hill Van Eperen & Company Vocus, Inc. WINstorm Westat Xenophon Strategies Zayas Hendrick Mediaworks

3 2017 NAGC Communications School Sponsor Benefits Menu Quantity Credits Subtotal Item SOLE sponsor of Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Awards Reception. Includes remarks, introducing Communicator of the Year, one registration, logo listed in printed awards brochure SOLE sponsor of Wednesday Keynote Luncheon Includes remarks, one registration SOLE sponsor of Thursday Keynote Luncheon Includes remarks, one registration Sponsor one Webinar Wednesday Includes logo on Webinar eblasts and brief introductory remarks on the day of the event. Eblast: one time messaging sent out (pre or post conference) to the NAGC database Message content must be approved by NAGC before distribution Sponsor Monday Board Meeting Refreshments Includes remarks to the Board Sponsor one Keynote Speaker Includes remarks and introduction of keynote 8 Sponsor of one refreshment break 8 Tabletop exhibit Includes one exhibitor registration, skirted table and chair, logo and listing in show publication 6 One Communications School registration Gold Sponsors and above will receive: Company Logo listed on website Company Logo listed in Conference App Company Logo on Conference Signage All Sponsors Receive: Company Name listed on website Company Name listed in Conference App Company Name on Conference Signage Sponsor Level Fee Credits Titanium $7, Sponsor one breakout speaker Includes brief remarks and introduction of speaker Attendee List, one time use Includes addresses, s, phone numbers Provide attendee registration bags Sponsor is responsible for providing bag Sponsor one Communications School eblast Have your logo included in a Communications School eblast sent to the NAGC database Platinum $5, Gold $4, Silver $3, Bronze $2, One insert in attendee registration materials 3 Logo listed on NAGC Website 3 Logo listed in Conference App 2 One additional Exhibit Personnel 3 Copper $1,000 8 Nickel $500 4 Additional Credits can be purchased for $125 each

4 RESERVE YOUR EXHIBIT BOOTH TODAY! Tentative Exhibit Hours: June 13: 2 to 5 p.m. Exhibitor Set-Up June 14: 8 to 9:30 a.m. Exhibitor Set-Up 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. Morning Break 2 to 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Break June 15: 10 to 10:30 a.m. Morning Break 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. Afternoon Break 3 to 5 p.m. Exhibit Breakdown Showcase Your Company's Products and Services to Senior-Level Government Communications Decision Makers and lnfluencers. Space Assignments Booth display assignments will be made on a first come, first served basis to paid exhibitors. All efforts will be made to accommodate location preferences and to physically separate competitors. Exhibit cooperation is this regard is appreciated. Release of Liability NAGC assumes no liability whatsoever for loss or damage through any cause, of goods, or other materials owned, rented or leased by the exhibitor. The exhibitor shall indemnify NAGC against and hold it harmless from any complaints, suits or liabilities resulting from the negligence of the exhibitor in connection with the exhibitor s use of the display space. Tabletop Amenities One (1) representative per booth Skirted table and one (1) chair Attendance at group meals/social events, except the Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Awards reception (Tickets for the Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Awards reception can be purchased separately) Listing with logo in the program To Reserve Space Complete the Exhibit Space Contract and return to NAGC Exhibit Manager, Jennifer Walsh at jwalsh@nagconline.org. Payment is required at the time of application. Exhibit Fees Tabletop - $1000* *Members receive 10% off tabletop fees. Payment for tabletop space is due with contract. Deadlines: May 17 - Listing and logo due for NAGC Program* May 31 - Exhibit cancellation to be eligible for refund minus $100 administrative fee *Please submit a 50 word or less company description along with a high-resolution or vector logo file. Cancellations No refunds will be made after May 31, All cancellations must be in writing and will be subject to a $100 administrative fee. 4

5 Exhibit Floor Layout NAGC reserves the right to modify the exhibit floor plan in its judgment it is in the best interest of the exhibition or overall needs of the exhibitors. All exhibitors will be in the CLARK section of the ballroom. Clark York Ballroom Sacagawea Lewis West Ballroom Laclede Chouteau East Ballroom LaSalle Lafayette Jollie Marquette 5

6 EXHIBIT SPACE CONTRACT As to be displayed in the Show Publication Company Name: Company Address: Primary Contact Name: Company Company Phone: Fax Number: Company Website: Fax Number: Name of Coordinator: Phone Number: Address: On-site Representative(s) (*Note: $250 for each additional exhibitor rep. beyond 1 rep.) 1st Name: *2nd Name: *3rd Name: Exhibit Description and Company Logo A 50 word or less exhibit description and high-resolution or vector logo should be attached and submitted with this contact. Space Selection Tabletops are assigned on a first-come, first served basis accompanied with payment. 6

7 Full Payment is required at the time of application. Make checks payable to NAGC Credit Card Type: # AMEX # MasterCard # Visa Card Number: Exp. Date: CVV #: (4 digits on front of AMEX; 3 digits on back of MC/Visa) Signature: Date: Total Amount Charged: Name on Card: Billing Address: City: State: Zip: Cancellations: all cancellations must be submitted in writing, and are subject to a $100 administrative fee. No refunds for cancellations received after May 31, Submission Instructions: Complete forms and select one of the following methods below. For Credit Card Payments, to jwalsh@nagconline.org or fax to For checks, mail form and payment to: NAGC, 201 Park Washington Ct., Falls Church, VA Questions: Contact Jennifer Walsh: x1704 or jwalsh@nagconline.org 7