PLA Partners
Future Sponsorship Opportunities
Gold Partner Level ($5,000 and up)
PLA President's Program at ALA Annual Conference 2003
An estimated 800 conference attendees gather for the premier PLA
program at ALA in Toronto, June. 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 President's and Award Reception at ALA Annual Conference 2003
An estimated 800 conference attendees gather for this reception and to
recognize our award winners in Toronto in June. 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
National Conference 2004, Seattle -- Opening General Session
An estimated 5,000 conference attendees gather for the opening event of
the conference. Wednesday, February 25. 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
National Conference 2004, Seattle --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!
Wednesday, February 25. 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
National Conference 2004, Seattle -- 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
National Conference 2004, Seattle -- 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
National Conference 2004, Seattle -- 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
National Conference 2004, Seattle -- PDA Download
As the exclusive sponsor of the PLA PDA Download Services, your logo
will appear as PDA default setting and messages about your company can
be loaded and updated regularly. Virtually the entire conference program
is downloaded to the PDA, making conference navigation a breeze. This
service was introduced at our 2002 conference and was one of the most
highly rated services PLA provides. By 2004, electronic messaging may
be an option. 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
National Conference 2004, Seattle -- All Conference Reception
An estimated 5,000 conference attendees gather for the premier social
event of the conference. Friday, February 27. 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
National Conference 2004, Seattle--Closing General Session
An estimated 3,000 conference attendees gather for the concluding event
of the conference. Saturday, February 28. 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)
Spring Symposium 2003 -- Opening General Session
An estimated 800 conference attendees gather for the opening event of
the symposium, March 6-8, Chicago. 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
- Sponsor recognition in Public Libraries and American Libraries magazines and in PLA electronic newsletter
- Sponsor recognition for your booth (Silver Star)
Spring Symposium 2003 -- Coffee breaks and continental breakfasts
Six Opportunities. An estimated 800 conference attendees gather for the
opening event of the symposium. March 6-8, Chicago. 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
- Sponsor recognition in Public Libraries and American Libraries magazines and in PLA electronic newsletter
- Sponsor recognition for your booth (Silver Star)
Spring Symposium 2003 -- Author Luncheon
An estimated 500 conference attendees gather for lunch. March 7, Chicago.
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
- Sponsor recognition in Public Libraries and American Libraries magazines and in PLA electronic newsletter
National Conference 2004, Seattle -- 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. February 25-27. 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 (Silver Star)
National Conference 2004, Seattle -- 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 (Gifts to $999)
Programming at ALA Annual Conference 2003, PLA Spring Symposium 2003
or PLA National Conference 2004, Seattle
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)