GDC China General Sponsorship Opportunities

GDC China
December 5-7, 2010
Shanghai International Convention Center
Shanghai, China

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Title Sponsorships

 

General Sponsorship Opportunities

Notes for Diamond, Platinum and Gold Sponsorships:

  1. Sponsored session content subject to approval by GDC Advisory Board. Show management will assign times. Priority and preference will be noted. Honored on a first come, first served basis. No slots are guaranteed.
  2. GDC management will assign medias. Priority and preference will be noted.
  3. The sponsor should provide on its own digital copy of the design files or the film and color sample of the full-page color advertisement.
  4. The sponsor should provide on its own the on-site posters.
  5. The shell scheme includes: one information counter, two chairs, one garbage can, two spotlights and one 5A/220V single-phase socket (British style).
  6. Please refer here for the banner advertisements rates of gamasutra.com

Title Sponsorships

Diamond Sponsor (2 Available) - RMB300,000

When you choose to join GDC China as a Diamond Sponsor, your leadership in global game and related industries will be fully shown by highlighting your primary sponsorship.

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • 1 Online banner at the official website of GDC China 2010 (160x600 pixels, Run of Site till January, 2011)
  • 1 Online banner at www.gamasutra.com (160x600 pixels, Run of Site, Duration: 3 months)
  • Company description and link, speaker introduction and speech description in conference program. Up to 50 words (English) and 200 characters (Chinese) respectively
  • 1 Full-page color advertisement in conference program (210mmx285mm)
  • Logo and link listing in GDC China 2010 Update e-newsletters distributed to all the potential participates
  • Logo on all pre-conference marketing materials, including posters, print advertisements, etc.
  • Recognition as Diamond Sponsor at the official website of GDC China 2010, including logo and link

On-site Exposure:

  • 5 VIP passes, 1 Speaker pass, 15 Attendee A/B passes and 30 Expo passes
  • 1 Sponsored session (1-hour presentation, 150-people capacity in theatre style, with the priority on the selection of time slot)
  • Exhibitor Space: 36SQM (6mx6m)
  • Rotating broadcast of the 60 seconds company video before the morning and afternoon sessions of the main tracks
  • 1 Tote bag insert distributed to all conference attendees, speakers, and press at GDC China 2010
  • Media exposure via in-depth interviews by 3 major industrial media outlets
  • 4 On-site posters (0.8mWx2mH roll screen/stand)
  • Logo on all on-site event promotional items, including the sponsors acknowledgment board, backdrops and XO stands, etc.

Post-Event Exposure:

  • Company description in post-event report, distributed to all conference attendees
  • Discount on other GDC global events sponsorship, including GDC San Francisco, GDC Canada, GDC Europe and GDC Online (please contact your account manager for more details).

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Platinum Sponsor (3 Available) - RMB200,000

When you choose to join GDC China as a Platinum Sponsor, you will enjoy the best chance to show your company image and win the recognition of your name brand.

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • 1 Online banner at the official website of GDC China 2010 (160x600 pixels, Run of Site till January, 2011)
  • 10% Off on banner advertisements at www.gamasutra.com
  • Company description and link, speaker introduction and speech description in conference program. Up to 50 words (English) and 200 characters (Chinese) respectively
  • 1 Full-page color advertisement in conference program (210mmx285mm)
  • Logo and link listing in GDC China 2010 Update e-newsletters distributed to all the potential participates
  • Logo on all pre-conference marketing materials, including posters, print advertisements, etc.
  • Recognition as Platinum Sponsor at the official website of GDC China 2010, including logo and link

On-site Exposure:

  • 3 VIP passes, 1 Speaker pass, 10 Attendee A/B passes and 30 Expo passes
  • 1 Sponsored session (1-hour presentation, 150-people capacity in theatre style)
  • Exhibitor Space: 18SQM (6mx3m)
  • 2 On-site posters (0.8mWx2mH roll screen/stand)
  • Logo on all on-site event promotional items, including the sponsors acknowledgment board, backdrops and XO stands, etc.

Post-Event Exposure:

  • Company description in post-event report, distributed to all conference attendees

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Gold Sponsor (4 Available) - RMB140,000

When you choose to join GDC China as a Gold Sponsor, your valuable return will include:

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • 1 Online banner at the official website of GDC China 2010 (160x600 pixels, Run of Site till January, 2011)
  • Company description and link, speaker introduction and speech description in conference program. Up to 50 words (English) and 200 characters (Chinese) respectively
  • Logo and link listing in GDC China 2010 Update e-newsletters distributed to all the potential participates
  • Logo on all pre-conference marketing materials, including posters, print advertisements, etc.
  • Recognition as Gold Sponsor at the official website of GDC China 2010, including logo and link

On-site Exposure:

  • 2 VIP passes, 1 Speaker pass, 5 Attendee A/B passes and 30 Expo passes
  • 1 Sponsored session (1-hour presentation, 150-people capacity in theatre style)
  • 1 Shell Scheme: 9SQM (3mx3m)
  • Logo on all on-site event promotional items, including the sponsors acknowledgment board, backdrops and XO stands, etc.

Post-Event Exposure:

  • Company description in post-event report, distributed to all conference attendees

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General Sponsorships

VIP Banquet Sponsor (Exclusive) - RMB200,000

Date/Time: December 6th, 2010, 19:00-21:00

When you choose to join GDC China as a VIP Banquet Sponsor, your valuable return will include:

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • 1 Online banner at the official website of GDC China 2010 (160x600 pixels, Run of Site till January, 2011)
  • 10% Off on banner advertisements at www.gamasutra.com
  • Company description and link in conference program. Up to 50 words (English) and 200 characters (Chinese)
  • 1 Full-page color advertisement in conference program (210mmx285mm)
  • Logo and link listing in GDC China 2010 Update e-newsletters distributed to all the potential participates
  • Logo on all pre-conference marketing materials, including posters, print advertisements, etc.
  • Recognition as VIP Banquet Sponsor at the official website of GDC China 2010, including logo and link

On-site Exposure:

  • 3 VIP passes, 5 Attendee A/B passes and 30 Expo passes
  • 5-minute Address at the VIP Banquet
  • Exhibitor Space: 18SQM (6mx3m)
  • Rotating broadcast of the 60 seconds company video before the opening of VIP Banquet
  • Distribution of company brochures to the guests at the VIP banquet
  • On-site roll screens, XO stands, billboards and other promotional articles (GDC China management will coordinate the whole decoration layout)
  • Logo on all on-site event promotional items, including the sponsors acknowledgment board, backdrops and XO stands, etc.

Post-Event Exposure:

  • Company description in post-event report, distributed to all conference attendees

Notes:

  1. The content of the sponsored sessions is subject to the approval by GDC Advisory Board. GDC show management will assign the time slots of the sessions. No slots are guaranteed. Priority and preference will be noted. Honored on a first come, first served basis
  2. GDC show management will assign media outlets. Priority and preference will be noted
  3. The sponsor should provide on its own the online banner advertisement and the company video clipping
  4. The sponsor should provide on its own the digital copy of the design file
  5. The sponsor should provide on its own the tote bag inserts or the company brochures distributed on-site. Inserts (2000 copies) need to be delivered to the venue on the day of December 3, 2010
  6. The sponsor should provide on its own the on-site posters
  7. The shell scheme includes: 1 information counter, 2 chairs, 1 garbage can, 2 spotlights and 1 5A/220V single-phase socket (British style)
  8. Please refer here for the adverting rates on gamasutra.com.

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Session Sponsor - RMB50,000 per slot

  • 1 Sponsored session (1-hour presentation, 150-people capacity in theatre style)
  • 2 VIP passes, 1 Speaker pass and 20 Expo passes
  • Company description and link, speaker introduction and speech description in conference program. Up to 50 words (English) and 200 characters (Chinese) respectively
  • 1 Online banner at the official website of GDC China 2010 (160x600 pixels, Run of Site till January, 2011)
  • Recognition as Session Sponsor at the official website of GDC China 2010, including logo and link.

Note: The content of the sponsored sessions is subject to the approval by GDC Advisory Board. GDC show management will assign the time slots of the sessions. No slots are guaranteed. Priority and preference will be noted. Honored on a first come, first served basis.

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Tote Bag Sponsor (Exclusive) - RMB80,000

  • 1 Color logo on one side of tote bags (GDC China 2010 logo on the other side. Tote bags are produced by show management. Quantity: 2000)
  • 1 Tote bag insert distributed to all conference attendees, speakers, and press at GDC China 2010
  • 2 VIP passes, 3 Attendee A/B passes and 20 Expo passes
  • Company description and link in conference program. Up to 50 words (English) and 200 characters (Chinese)
  • 1 Online banner at the official website of GDC China 2010 (160x600 pixels, Run of Site till January, 2011)
  • Recognition as Exclusive Tote Bag Sponsor at the official website of GDC China 2010, including logo and link

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Lanyard Sponsor (Exclusive) - RMB55,000

  • Logo on lanyards for all conference attendee badges, including VIP, Attendee, Speaker, Exhibitor, Media and Staff badges (quantity: 2000, single clip)
  • 3 VIP passes and 20 Expo passes
  • Company description and link in conference program. Up to 50 words (English) and 200 characters (Chinese)
  • 1 Online banner at the official website of GDC China 2010 (160x600 pixels, Run of Site till January, 2011)
  • Recognition as Exclusive Lanyard Sponsor at the official website of GDC China 2010, including logo and link.

Note: The sponsor should provide on its own the sponsored lanyards. Production cost of lanyards is excluded.

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Badge Sponsor (Exclusive) - RMB40,000

  • Logo on badges for all conference attendee badges, including VIP, Attendee, Speaker, Exhibitor, Media and Staff badges (Logo is provided by the sponsor. Badges are produced by show management. Quantity: 2000)
  • 2 VIP passes and 20 Expo passes
  • Company description and link in conference program. Up to 50 words (English) and 200 characters (Chinese)
  • 1 Online banner at the official website of GDC China 2010 (160x600 pixels, Run of Site till January, 2011)
  • Recognition as Exclusive Badge Sponsor at the official website of GDC China 2010, including logo and link.

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T-shirt Sponsor (Exclusive) – RMB80,000

  • Logo on the top back of T-shirts distributed to VIPs, speakers, media outlets, staff (including on-site volunteers), etc. (GDC China 2010 logo on the front. T-shirts are produced by show management. Quantity: 500)
  • 2 VIP passes, 3 Attendee A/B passes and 20 Expo passes
  • Company description and link in conference program. Up to 50 words (English) and 200 characters (Chinese)
  • 1 Online banner at the official website of GDC China 2010 (160x600 pixels, Run of Site till January, 2011)
  • Recognition as Exclusive T-shirt Sponsor at the official website of GDC China 2010, including logo and link.

Tshirt

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Gift Sponsor - RMB50,000

  • Logo on the gifts (quantity: 1200)
  • 3 VIP passes and 20 Expo passes
  • Company description and link in conference program. Up to 50 words (English) and 200 characters (Chinese)
  • 1 Online banner at the official website of GDC China 2010 (160x600 pixels, Run of Site till January, 2011)
  • Recognition as Souvenir Sponsor at the official website of GDC China 2010, including logo and link.

Note: The sponsor should provide on its own the sponsored gifts. Production cost of gifts is excluded. GDC China logo must appear on the gifts.

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Paper Cup Sponsor (Exclusive) – RMB20,000

  • Logo on the paper cups for coffee breaks (twice per day×3 days, quantity: 5000)
  • 1 VIP passes and 20 Expo passes
  • Company description and link in conference program. Up to 50 words (English) and 200 characters (Chinese)
  • 1 Online banner at the official website of GDC China 2010 (160x600 pixels, Run of Site till January, 2011)
  • Recognition as Exclusive Paper Cup Sponsor at the official website of GDC China 2010, including logo and link.

Note: The sponsor should provide on its own the sponsored paper cups. Production cost of gifts is excluded. The paper cups need to be delivered to the venue on the day of December 4, 2010.

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Expo Ticket Sponsor (Exclusive) - RMB20,000

  • Company advertisement printed on the back side of expo tickets (Tickets are produced by show management. Quantity: 500)
  • 1 VIP pass and 20 Expo passes
  • Company description and link in conference program. Up to 50 words (English) and 200 characters (Chinese)
  • 1 Online banner at the official website of GDC China 2010 (160x600 pixels, Run of Site till January, 2011)
  • Recognition as Exclusive Expo Ticket Sponsor at the official website of GDC China 2010, including logo and link.

Note: The sponsor should deliver the digital copy of the design file at least 2 months before the conference.

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E-Newsletter Sponsor - RMB25,000

  • Logo (provided by the sponsor), link, and description (up to 50 words in English e-newsletters and 200 characters in Chinese ones) listing in GDC China 2010 Update e-newsletters distributed to all the potential participates.

newsletter ad

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Conference Program Advertising

Rates:

Back Cover RMB20,000
Inside Front Cover RMB15,000
Inside Back Cover RMB13,000
Full Page 4/C RMB8,000

Note: The sponsor should provide on its own the digital copy of the design file (size: 210mmx285mm, resolution: 300dpi).

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Please contact your account manager for more details.

Sales Contacts

  • Debbie Beam
    Global Account Manager
    East Coast, Europe & Eastern Canada
    Tel: 785.424.3592
    Fax: 516.467.8823
    dbeam@think-services.com
  • Carsten Kohlenbeck
    Eastern Europe Account Manager
    P: +49 (0)30 346 22 644
    F: +49 (0)30 346 22 622
    C: +49 (0)163 164 76 76
    Skype: kohlenbeck
    ckohlenbeck@think-services.com