Sponsorship Information
"The education professionals at theNMSA Conference are among the best with whom I've ever had the pleasure to work. Our goals and objectives for transforming middle level learning are clearly aligned and we look forward to continuing our mutually beneficial partnership."
—Sonny Magana, Director Education Strategy Promethean, Inc.
Demonstrate your support of middle level education while creating maximum exposure for your company!- Drive additional traffic to your booth.
- Receive a featured listing on each attendee newsletter.
- Support the mission of National Middle School Association.
- Enhance your organization's name recognition.
- Introduce your products and services to key decision makers in education.
- Get the return on investment that you deserve.
NMSA will work with your organization's goals. If you don't see a sponsorship that fits your needs, call us. Sponsorships are available for every budget.
Sponsor Package
Each sponsorship includes the following basic package:
- Opportunity to book at NMSA's VIP-only hotel at a discounted rate
- Highlighted listing and logo in the Exhibit Hall Guide
- Company booth will be highlighted on the interactive floor plan and will include company logo
- General session visual acknowledgment
- Company logo in NMSA09 Conference Program Book
- Logo included on sponsor signage throughout the conference
- Logo on sponsorship page of conference Web site
- Special sponsor ribbon
For sponsorship opportunities or to create a sponsorship that fits your needs, please call Chris Risheill at 800-528-6672 or e-mail crisheill@nmsa.org for more information.
NMSA Partner Sponsorship
$35,000
This top-level sponsorship includes every benefit available for our 2009 show.
- Basic sponsorship package previously outlined
- Full-page ad in Exhibit Hall Guide (Only available to top sponsors)—$5,500 value
- Exclusive sponsor banner will be included in an attendee e-newsletter—$3,500 value
- Sponsor will have the opportunity to distribute materials to attendees at the general session of your choice
- Sponsor logo and information to be included in attendee conference mailing (sponsor to provide flyer)—$5,000 value
- Sponsor logo will be placed in the fall registration brochure, sent to more than 150,000 educators
- Full-page tabbed divider advertisement in NMSA09 Conference Program Book—$3,150 value
- Complimentary 10' x 10' VIP booth in exhibit hall and booth package (carpet, skirted table, chairs)—$1,895 value
- VIP exhibitor onsite concierge service
- Participation in exhibit hall hunt game—$5,000 value
- Complimentary pre- and post-conference attendee mailing lists—$700 value
- Complimentary tote bag insert—$2,750 value (Sponsor to provide approved materials)
- 2 sessions at the conference (content must be approved by NMSA)—$700 value
- 10 complimentary conference registrations to give away—$2,990 value
- Private car transportation to and from the airport
Platinum Sponsorship
$12,000
- Basic sponsorship package previously outlined
- Logo listed in the fall registration brochure, sent to more than 150,000 middle level educators
- Participation in exhibit hall hunt game—$5,000 value
- Sponsor logo on homepage of conference Web site
- Half-page ad in Exhibit Hall Guide—$3,700 value
- Exclusive sponsor banner to be included in an attendee e-newsletter—$3,500 value
- Complimentary 10' x 10' VIP booth in exhibit hall and booth package (carpet, skirted table, chairs)—$1,895 value
- VIP exhibitor onsite concierge service
- Complimentary full-page color ad in NMSA09 Conference Program Book—$2,750 value
- Complimentary tote bag insert—$2,750 value
- 2 concurrent sessions (content must be approved by NMSA)—$700 value
- Complimentary pre- and post-conference attendee mailing lists—$700 value
- Highlighted and premium listing and logo in the Exhibit Hall Guide
- 10 complimentary conference registrations to give away—$2,800 value
- Private car transportation to and from the airport
Gold Sponsorship
$8,500
- Basic sponsorship package previously outlined
- Logo listed in the fall registration brochure, sent to more than 150,000 middle level educators
- Participation in exhibit hall hunt game—$5,000 value
- Sponsor logo on homepage of conference Web site
- Complimentary 10' x 10' VIP booth in exhibit hall including booth package (carpet, skirted table, chairs)—$1,895 value
- VIP exhibitor onsite concierge service
- Complimentary full-page, color advertisement in NMSA09 Conference Program Book—$2,750 value
- Complimentary tote bag insert—$2,750 value
- 2 concurrent sessions at the conference (Content must be approved by NMSA.)—$700 value
- Complimentary pre- and post-conference attendee mailing lists—$700 value
- Listing as featured exhibitor in an attendee e-newsletter
- 10 complimentary conference registrations to give away to clients—$2,800 value
Silver Sponsorship
$7,500
- Basic sponsorship package previously outlined
- Logo listed in the fall registration brochure, sent to more than 150,000 middle level educators
- Complimentary 10' x 10' VIP booth in exhibit hall including booth package (skirted table, carpet, chairs)—$1,595 value
- VIP exhibitor onsite concierge service
- Complimentary full-page, color advertisement in NMSA09 Conference Program Book—$2,700 value
- Complimentary pre- and post-conference attendee mailing lists—$700 value
- Participation in exhibit hall hunt game—$5,000 value
E-mail Centers Sponsorship
$8,995
One of the most popular locations at the conference–attendees can check their e-mail and stay connected at the e-mail centers.
- Basic sponsorship package previously outlined
- Sponsor logo will be placed in the fall registration brochure, sent to more than 150,000 educators
- Sponsor logo on sponsor banners placed above each e-mail center
- Sponsor homepage will be start-up page on each computer
- Complimentary pre- and post-conference attendee mailing lists—$700 value (NMSA must approve all pieces before mailing.)
- Sponsor information displayed at each computer station
- Complimentary tote bag insert—$2,750 value
- Participation in exhibit hall hunt game—$5,000 value
- Complimentary black and white advertisement in NMSA09 Conference Program Book—$2,000 value
- Listing as featured exhibitor in an attendee e-newsletter
- 10 complimentary conference registrations to give away—$2,800 value
Exhibit Hall Hunt Game Prize Sponsorship
$5,000
The number one way to drive traffic to your booth.
- Basic sponsorship package previously outlined
- Main sponsor designation on the exhibit hall hunt game card
- Sponsor banner to be included in an attendee newsletters
- Participation in exhibit hall hunt game—$5,000 value
- Logo on signage at the conference advertising the exhibit hall game
- Complimentary full-page, black and white advertisement in NMSA09 Conference Program Book—$1,900 value
- Complimentary pre- and post-conference attendee mailing lists—$700 value
Notepad or Pen Sponsorship
$1,250 plus product donation
- Basic sponsorship package previously outlined
- Complimentary half-page, black and white advertisement in NMSA09 Conference Program Book—$1,450 value
- Complimentary pre- and post-conference attendee mailing lists—$700 value
Bonus: Item will be distributed at NMSA events from November 2009-October 2010.
Local Committee and Board Reception/Dinner Sponsorship
$4,500
This dinner and reception features more than 60 NMSA board members, local committee members, affiliate leaders, and VIP guests.
- Basic sponsorship package previously outlined
- Sponsor banner at dinner and reception
- Napkins with sponsor logo
- Sponsor will be able to make marketing materials available and give a two-minute welcome from the podium
- 5 complimentary conference registrations—$1,400 value
- 1 complimentary conference session (Content must be approved by NMSA.)—$350 value
Tote Bag Insert Sponsorship
$2,750 each
The most inexpensive way to reach all of NMSA's attendees.
- Basic sponsorship package previously outlined
- Your flyer, brochure, notepad, or other promotional item will be inserted into the official conference tote bag. (NMSA must approve all tote bag items.)
Featured Sessions Sponsorship
$1,750 each
The conference featured sessions are always some of the most popular and well attended sessions at the conference. For a listing of featured sessions, visit www.nmsa.org/annual
- Basic sponsorship package previously outlined
- Complimentary pre- and post-conference mailing lists—$700 value
- Opportunity to introduce session speaker
- Opportunity to distribute sponsor materials at session
- Sponsor banner displayed at conference session (sponsor to provide banner)