Sponsorships and Exhibitor Marketing Opportunities
Converters Expo South offers numerous sponsorship levels and options to showcase your company. There are packages to fit every budget.
Why Become a Sponsor?
- Featuring your company and/or logo on all pre-conference marketing materials will put you on a potential lead’s radar. The average attendee arrives at the event with a list of 75% of the tabletops they plan to visit.
- Sponsoring and exhibiting can increase your leads by 33%
- Seven out of ten attendees plan to buy one or more products
- It costs 22% less to contact a potential buyer at a show than it does through traditional field sales calls
- 72% of show visitors say the show influenced their buying decision
SPONSORSHIPS
Luncheon Host
$4,000
3 Available
The networking never stops, not even for lunch which is served from 12-2 PM on February 22 during the Expo. Receive branding and literature opportunities in the lunch area during sponsored lunch service.
Wednesday, February 22, 12:00 - 2:00 PM in the Exhibit Area
Pre-Event Benefits
- Recognition as Platinum and/or Luncheon Sponsor with hyperlinked logo on event website homepage (until at least 90 days post event) and on all event marketing materials (print & electronic)
- Session information and/or logo included in online agenda
- Ad on event website in rotation with other sponsors (sizes needed 728 x 90, 320 x 50 and 970 x 90 for different platforms)
- One insertion in the Converters Expo South Product Showcase email sent to attendees and the industry prior to event
- Registration discount for customer invitations
- Post-card invitations with special discount code
- Six (6) Complimentary registrations for staff or guests
- Complimentary Exhibit Space
- Company name and Tabletop number included in Pre-Event Planner
On-Site Benefits
- Onsite signage recognizing your company as a Platinum Sponsor
- Show Directory listing
- Promotional literature/premium gift distributed to attendees as they check in for the event
- Full page ad in the Show Directory
- Logo in Show Directory as appropriate
- Vendor Education Session
Additional Benefits
- Complimentary Basic listing in the Packaging Strategies Online Buyers Guide
- 30 day Banner Ad (728 x 90) on PackagingStrategies.com (month before or of the event)
- 1 Full Page Ad (8.5 x 11 inch) in Packaging Strategies publication (month of event)
- 2 Press Releases in online press room
- Corporate profile in Pre-Event Planner
Happy Hour Host
$3,500
LIMIT 3
Build brand awareness at the Expo’s Happy Hour held Wednesday, February 22, 2:30 - 3:30 PM in the Exhibit Area.
Pre-Event Benefits
- Recognition as Gold and/or Happy Hour Sponsor with hyperlinked logo on event website homepage (until at least 90 days post event) and on all event marketing materials (print & electronic)
- Session information and/or logo included in online agenda
- Ad on event website in rotation with other sponsors (size needed 300 x 250)
- One insertion in the Converters Expo South Product Showcase email sent to attendees and the industry prior to event
- Registration discount for customer invitations
- Post-card invitations with special discount code
- Five (5) Complimentary registrations for staff or guests
- Complimentary Exhibit Space
- Company name and Tabletop number included in Pre-Event Planner
On-Site Benefits
- Onsite signage recognizing your company as a Platinum Sponsor
- Show Directory listing
- Promotional literature/premium gift distributed to attendees as they check in for the event
- Full page ad in the Show Directory
- Logo in Show Directory as appropriate
- Vendor Education Session
Additional Benefits
- Complimentary Basic listing in the Packaging Strategies Online Buyers Guide
- 30 day Rectangle Ad (300 x 250) on PackagingStrategies.com (month before or of the event)
- 1 Full Page Ad (8.5 x 11 inch) in Packaging Strategies publication (month of event)
- 2 Press Releases in online press room
- Corporate profile in Pre-Event Planner
Show Floor Beverage Stations
$3,500
LIMIT 3
Build brand awareness at the Expo’s Beverage Stations located throughout the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday, February 22, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Pre-Event Benefits
- Recognition as Gold and/or Beverage Station Sponosr with hyperlinked logo on event website homepage (until at least 90 days post event) and on all event marketing materials (print & electronic)
- Session information and/or logo included in online agenda
- Ad on event website in rotation with other sponsors (size needed 300 x250)
- One insertion in the Converters Expo South Product Showcase email sent to attendees and the industry prior to event
- Registration discount for customer invitations
- Post-card invitations with special discount code
- Five (5) Complimentary registrations for staff or guests
- Complimentary Exhibit Space
- Company name and Tabletop number included in Pre-Event Planner
On-Site Benefits
- Onsite signage recognizing your company as a Platinum Sponsor
- Show Directory listing
- Promotional literature/premium gift distributed to attendees as they check in for the event
- Full page ad in the Show Directory
- Logo in Show Directory as appropriate
- Vendor Education Session
Additional Benefits
- Complimentary Basic listing in the Packaging Strategies Online Buyers Guide
- 30 day Rectangle Ad (300 x 250) on PackagingStrategies.com (month before or of the event)
- 1 Full Page Ad (8.5 x 11 inch) in Packaging Strategies publication (month of event)
- 2 Press Releases in online press room
- Corporate profile in Pre-Event Planner
Welcome Reception
$3,000
LIMIT: 3
Gain valuable exposure at the Expo’s kick off networking event Tuesday, February 21 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM.
Pre-Event Benefits
- Recognition as Silver and/or Welcome Reception Sponsor with hyperlinked logo on event website homepage (until at least 90 days post event) and on all event marketing materials (print & electronic)
- Session information and/or logo included in online agenda
- Ad on event website in rotation with other sponsors (size needed 300 x 250)
- One insertion in the Converters Expo South Product Showcase email sent to attendees and the industry prior to event
- Registration discount for customer invitations
- Post-card invitations with special discount code
- Four (4) Complimentary registrations for staff or guests
- Complimentary Exhibit Space
- Company name and Tabletop number included in Pre-Event Planner
On-Site Benefits
- Onsite signage recognizing your company as a Silver Sponsor
- Show Directory listing
- Promotional literature/premium gift distributed to attendees as they check in for the event
- Full page ad in the Show Directory
- Logo in Show Directory as appropriate
Additional Benefits
- Complimentary Basic listing in the Packaging Strategies Online Buyers Guide
- 30 day Rectangle Ad (300 x 250) on PackagingStrategies.com (month before or of the event)
- 1 Full Page Ad (8.5 x 11 inch) in Packaging Strategies publication (month of event)
- 2 Press Releases in online press room
- Corporate profile in Pre-Event Planner
Exhibitor Breakfast
$2,100
LIMIT: 4
Recognition as “Breakfast Sponsor” for pastries, coffee and orange juice served to exhibitors during set-up, 7:30 to 9:00 AM, on February 22.
Pre-Event Benefits
- Recognition as Bronze and/or Breakfast Sponsor with hyperlinked logo on event website homepage (until at least 90 days post event) and on all event marketing materials (print & electronic)
- Session information and/or logo included in online agenda
- Registration discount for customer invitations
- Post-card invitations with special discount code
- Three (3) Complimentary registrations for staff or guests
- Complimentary Exhibit Space
- Company name and Tabletop number included in Pre-Event Planner
On-Site Benefits
- Onsite signage recognizing your company as a Bronze Sponsor
- Show Directory listing
- Logo in Show Directory as appropriate
Additional Benefits
- Complimentary Basic listing in the Packaging Strategies Online Buyers Guide
- 2 Press Releases in online press room
Lanyards
$2,100
Exclusive opportunity
Enjoy exposure throughout the conference by displaying your company’s name on badge lanyards distributed at registration as participants check in for the event. Sponsor is responsible for providing lanyards.
Pre-Event Benefits
- Recognition as Bronze and/or Lanyard Sponsor with hyperlinked logo on event website homepage (until at least 90 days post event) and on all event marketing materials (print & electronic)
- Registration discount for customer invitations
- Post-card invitations with special discount code
- Three (3) Complimentary registrations for staff or guests
- Complimentary Exhibit Space
- Company name and Tabletop number included in Pre-Event Planner
On-Site Benefits
- Onsite signage recognizing your company as a Bronze Sponsor
- Show Directory listing
- Logo in Show Directory as appropriate
Additional Benefits
- Complimentary Basic listing in the Packaging Strategies Online Buyers Guide
- 2 Press Releases in online press room
Tote Bag
$2,100
Exclusive opportunity
Tote Bags are presented to each attendee as they check in at registration. Insert your company’s literature or gift item inside the bag. Sponsor is responsible for providing bags and may place their logo on the bag.
Pre-Event Benefits
- Recognition as Bronze and/or Tote Bag Sponsor with hyperlinked logo on event website homepage (until at least 90 days post event) and on all event marketing materials (print & electronic)
- Registration discount for customer invitations
- Post-card invitations with special discount code
- Three (3) Complimentary registrations for staff or guests
- Complimentary Exhibit Space
- Company name and Tabletop number included in Pre-Event Planner
On-Site Benefits
- Onsite signage recognizing your company as a Bronze Sponsor
- Show Directory listing
- Logo in Show Directory as appropriate
Additional Benefits
- Complimentary Basic listing in the Packaging Strategies Online Buyers Guide
- 2 Press Releases in online press room
Hand Sanitizer
$2,100
Exclusive opportunity
Help attendees stay healthy at the conference by providing individual hand sanitizers. Each hand sanitizer bottle will display your company's logo and will be distributed at registration as participants check in for the event. Sponsor is responsible for providing hand sanitizer.
Pre-Event Benefits
- Recognition as Bronze and/or Hand Sanitizer Sponsor with hyperlinked logo on event website homepage (until at least 90 days post event) and on all event marketing materials (print & electronic)
- Registration discount for customer invitations
- Post-card invitations with special discount code
- Three (3) Complimentary registrations for staff or guests
- Complimentary Exhibit Space
- Company name and Tabletop number included in Pre-Event Planner
On-Site Benefits
- Onsite signage recognizing your company as a Bronze Sponsor
- Show Directory listing
- Logo in Show Directory as appropriate
Additional Benefits
- Complimentary Basic listing in the Packaging Strategies Online Buyers Guide
- 2 Press Releases in online press room
Show Directory
$2,800
Exclusive opportunity
Increase your exposure and promote your products and presence at the event by becoming the exclusive sponsor of the show directory.
Pre-Event Benefits
- Recognition as Bronze and/or Show Directory Sponsor with hyperlinked logo on event website homepage (until at least 90 days post event) and on all event marketing materials (print & electronic)
- Session information and/or logo included in online agenda
- Registration discount for customer invitations
- Post-card invitations with special discount code
- Three (3) Complimentary registrations for staff or guests
- Complimentary Exhibit Space
- Company name and Tabletop number included in Pre-Event Planner
On-Site Benefits
- Onsite signage recognizing your company as a Bronze Sponsor
- Show Directory listing
- Logo in Show Directory as appropriate
Additional Benefits
- Complimentary Basic listing in the Packaging Strategies Online Buyers Guide
- 2 Press Releases in online press room
Full-Page Ad in Show issue of Packaging Strategies
$2,350
Packaging Strategies serves product manufacturers and marketers responsible for conceiving, and in implementing packaging ideas for the food, beverage, household, medical and pharmaceutical products. Specs will be provided upon purchases of ad. Deadlines apply for ad materials.
Full-Page Ad in Show issue of Flexible Packaging
$1,850
Flexible Packaging covers film extrusion, converting & printing for extruders, converters, printers & suppliers in the flexible packaging industry. Specs will be provided upon purchases of ad. Deadlines apply for ad materials.
Vendor Education Session
$1,000
Showcase your company’s industry expertise by presenting a pre-recorded video in our education suite at an assigned time. Attendees who may miss the on-site presentation will have the opportunity to watch the presentation on demand after the event.
Full Page Directory Ad
$850
Showcase your company information and products in a full page advertisement in this onsite printed show directory.
Corporate Profile in Converters South Show Edition of Packaging Strategies
$795
This guide provides a preview of the event to registered attendees and prospects for this year’s Expo. Exhibitors have the opportunity to provide a full page corporate profile in this new digital publication.
Product Showcase Listing
$750
Your product Showcase listing will include your company’s name, contact information, 50 word description, hyperlink and image. Sent to the industry in the weeks leading up to the event, this is a great way to grab the attention of the industry just before the Expo.
Tote Bag Insert
$350
Distribute your company literature or branded gift in the event Tote Bag, which is distributed to attendees as they check in to the event.
Logo Upgrade
$195
Addition of corporate logo to exhibitor listing in the Show Directory.
Duplicate Listing
$30 each
Additional company listing on the online floor plan and in the Show Directory. The first listing is included with your exhibit or sponsor fee.
Event Invitation Code
Free
Discount code for inviting VIP clients at $45 registration rate for Exhibitors and $40 for Sponsors.
Reserve your 2023 Sponsorship
Emily PattenEvents Sales Manager
BNP Media Packaging Group
Call: 847-405-4045
Fax: 248-502-9103
pattene@bnpmedia.com
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