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TCG’s BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
provides a
variety
of
connections,
networks, and access to the national theatre
community. Whether you join us this summer
as we explore the reaches of our Theatre
Nation in Washington, DC June 23-25 at the
2016 TCG National Conference or if you
wish to connect while staying closer to
home, you will be among the first to:
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HOWCASE YOUR DEDICATION TO THE THEATRE FIELD by naming a conference event and receiving on-stage
and additional special recognition of your support.
• PARTICIPATE IN THE 2016 NATIONAL CONFERENCE with complimentary and specially priced registrations,
the opportunity to conduct Trend Workshops in your area of expertise, and listing/advertising in all conference
registration and welcome materials.
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XHIBIT IN THE 2016 EXHIBIT HALL alongside dozens of companies reaching, serving and supporting the
American theatre.
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TILIZE POWERFUL MARKETING AND PR TOOLS such as AMERICAN THEATRE magazine, the ARTSEARCH ®
job database, AmericanTheatre.org, AT Weekly and TCG.org, in addition to conference mailing lists and access to
TCG publications serving a circulation of nearly 20,000.
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NJOY YEAR-ROUND BENEFITS such as access to TCG’s flagship publications, industry communications, and
research reports; listing in the TCG Membership Directory and on the TCG website; and special discounts on
TCG Books.
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2016–2017 TCG BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS
$25,000 $10,000 $5,000
$1,600
$600
SHOWCASE YOUR DEDICATION TO THEATRE
Named sponsorship of opening plenary session, on-screen logo projection, and verbal recognition at keynote address
Choice of named sponsorship of one all-conference event, such as Opening Night party or Closing Night happy hour
Logo credit on all conference-related email blasts and press materials
Choice of named sponsorship of one all-conference plenary session
Logo credit on main page of conference website and on-stage recognition of your company’s support
PARTICIPATE IN THE 2016 NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Complimentary registrations for key corporate stakeholders
Special rate for additional corporate conference registrations
Opportunity to use conference mailing list to engage attendees through targeted corporate messaging
(must be used within 60 days of the conference)
6
4
2
1
$300
$300
$350
$400
2 times 2 times
1 time
Complimentary display ad in AMERICAN THEATRE magazine
Full Page 1/2 Page
1/3 Page
Complimentary digital ad on AmericanTheatre.org and AT Weekly
For details, contact [email protected]
Discounted advertising rates for AMERICAN THEATRE magazine, AmericanTheatre.org, and AT Weekly
30% off
25% off
20% off
20% off
20% off
120 days
90 days
60 days
30 days
30 days
20% off
20% off
20% off
20% off
20% off
Opportunity to conduct in-conference Trend Workshops with conference participants in your area of expertise
(in consultation with conference staff)
Company listing and logo included on CONFERENCE 2.0 & TCG conference website
PARTICIPATE IN THE 2016 EXHIBIT HALL
Priority placement in exhibition hall
Table, two chairs, and a sign with your company’s name provided
UTILIZE POWERFUL MARKETING AND PR TOOLS
Complimentary 6-ad package with ARTSEARCH
Complimentary web ad on TCG.org (Home Page, ARTSEARCH Pages, or TCG Circle)
ENJOY YEAR-ROUND BENEFITS
Opportunity to conduct a Tele-Trend workshop with TCG members (in consultation with TCG Staff)
Invitations to TCG events, plus first opportunity for additional sponsorships of field-wide convenings
Complimentary subscriptions to AMERICAN THEATRE magazine and ARTSEARCH®
Listings on the TCG website and in the TCG Membership Directory
Discounts on TCG Books and titles from other select publishers
2016–2017 TCG BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS
ENROLLMENT FORM
YES! Please register my organization as a 2016–2017 TCG BUSINESS PARTNER! I would like to take advantage of all of the opportunities of being a (please select one):
LEAD SPONSOR
$25,000
CONVENING SPONSOR
$10,000
SUPPORTING SPONSOR
$5,000
EXHIBITOR
$1,600
AFFILIATE
$600
SPONSORSHIP ADD-ONS We are pleased to offer a number of additional opportunities for you to showcase your organization to the national theatre community. Customize your conference experience by adding any/all of the following to your Business Partnership Package:
LOCATION SPECIFIC VISIBILTY
Sponsorship of TCG Bookstore with signage and branded bookmark
$3,500
Hotel Key Card (customizable/branded) Stay with conference attendees from beginning to end!
$6,000
Charging Station (customizable/branded) Help conference attendees charge up for the day!
$2,500
MEALTIMES & NETWORKING BREAKS (options include: signage, branded napkins, and recognition on conference website)
Breakfast
$4,000
Lunch Breaks (2 max)
$6,000
CONFERENCE SWAG (customized and branded with your company’s logo) *Please note prices may vary 10-20% due to production costs.
Portable Phone Charger
$12,000
Conference T-Shirt
$8,000
Name Badge Holders
$4,500
Reusable Water Bottles
$3,800
Hand Fans
$2,000
CONFERENCE WEBSITE ADS *Conference Pages available February through June. Conference 2.0 Schedule Pages available May & June. Subject to availability.
TCG Conference Pages
100 pixels wide x 200 pixels high
Static JPG or 2—paneled GIF
$480 / month
Conference 2.0 — Full Schedule & My Schedule Pages
100 pixels wide x 200 pixels high
Static JPG or 2—paneled GIF
$1,000 / month
TOTAL
2016–2017 TCG BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS
ENROLLMENT FORM
(CONTINUED)
ORGANIZATION NAME __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CONTACT PERSON NAME *______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TITLE _ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
MAILING ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY___________________________________________________________________________________________________ STATE __________ ZIP ____________________
PHONE _______________________________________________________________ FAX _____________________________________________________________________
EMAIL _ ______________________________________________________________ WEBSITE ________________________________________________________________
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $
MY CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO Theatre
Communications Group IS ENCLOSED
PLEASE CHARGE MY CREDIT CARD: ____ VISA ____ MASTERCARD ____ AMERICAN EXPRESS
ACCOUNT NUMBER _______________________________________________________________________________ EXPIRATION DATE _ _____________________
TO REGISTER, PLEASE RETURN
COMPLETED ENROLLMENT FORM TO:
Theatre Communications Group
Stephanie Wessels, Membership & Marketing Associate
520 Eighth Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10018-4156
FAX: (212)609-5901 EMAIL: [email protected]
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OTE TO SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS: Once we have received your enrollment form, a member of the
TCG staff will contact you to discuss the details of your Business Partnership package and to provide you
with information on how to register your company’s representatives for the conference and exhibit hall.
2016–2017 Business Partnerships begin with the 2016 National Conference on June 23–25, 2016 in Washington, DC and run through May 31, 2017. TCG holds additional
field-wide events throughout the year. For more information on additional event sponsorships or to discuss other opportunities not included in this brochure, please
contact Jen Cleary, Director of Membership & Marketing ([email protected]) or Meredith Suttles, Institutional Giving Officer ([email protected]).