GDC 2010 General Sponsorship Opportunities
GDC 2011
February 28 - March 4, 2011
Moscone Convention Center
San Francisco, CA
Exhibitors can maximize the efficiency of their GDC investment by extending their reach far beyond the GDC Expo floor. GDC sponsorships provide exhibitors with the opportunity to reach attendees throughout their entire GDC experience, whether they are attending classes, eating, networking, or socializing.
*NOTE: Sponsorships are only available to exhibitors. To qualify as an exhibitor you must have one of the following: booth, meeting room, business suite or summit table top.
General Sponsorships Opportunities
Marketing/Promotions
Networking Opportunities |
Sponsored Speaking Opportunities |
Marketing/Promotions
Gold Marketing Package - $10,000 (value $21,500)
Promote your company to attendee's and the game development community with GDC's most cost effective marketing program. Includes high visibility online, in print and at the event!
- Enhanced Exhibitor Profile with Meeting Scheduler on GDC Website
- Click here for enhanced exhibitor profile deliverables
- Full page ad in GDC Show Program
- (1) totebag insert distributed to all GDC attendees
- 160x600 Online Banner
- Location: GDC Event Website and Gamasutra.com Network of Sites
- Type: Run of Site
- Duration: 60 days
- Impressions: 300,000
- (2) Enhanced Job Postings with Weekly Refresh - to be used within 30 days of the event
Silver Marketing Package: $5,500 (value $10,550)
Promote your company to attendee's and the game development community with GDC's most cost effective marketing program. Includes high visibility online, in print and at the event!
- Enhanced Exhibitor Profile with Meeting Scheduler on GDC Website
- Click here for enhanced exhibitor profile deliverables
- Half Page ad in GDC Show Program
- 160x600 Online Banner
- Location: GDC Event Website and Gamasutra.com Network of Sites
- Type: Run of Site
- Duration: 30 days
- Impressions: 150,000
- (1) Enhanced Job Posting with Weekly Refresh - to be used within 30 days of the event
Email Advertising - $2,450
- Opt-in email newsletter with a circulation of 80,000+.
- Includes 50-word company /product description, logo, and hotlink, 12 updates available.
Online Banner Ads - $3,000 (Contact Your Sales Rep For Details)
- All banners to be ROS
Conference Program Advertising Spread
Rates:
| Spread | $6,500 |
| Full Page | $5,000 |
| Half Page | $3,750 |
| Double-Sided, Heavy Stock Insert | $7,500 |
| Conference Program Belly Band (production cost NOT included) | $8,500 |
- Four color, net rates.
- All program advertising will appear in print and digital format and is due no later than February 2, 2010.
Tote Bag Insert - $5,000
Production NOT included.
- Quantity 10,000. No food, beverages, liquids, bracelets, stickers or breakable objects allowed. Inserts must be no larger than a standard sheet of paper. CDs and DVDs are allowed.
- Sponsor will supply insert no later than TBD.
Footprints or Shoeprints to Your Booth From Expo Hall Entrance - $3,000 (per 200 feet of coverage)
- Costs include production and application and refresh during show. This rate includes shoeprints, footprints, and custom graphics from 41-55 square inches in size and up to 4 colors.
- Sponsor will supply artwork no later than TBD.
Official Wireless Sponsor - $50,000
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Company logo and link on Sponsors page of GDC website
- 1 Sponsorship listing in GDC Update email. Includes logo, link and 50 description. Based on availability and sign on date.
On-Site Exposure:
- Wireless locations for approximately 200 concurrent users per floor to include: North Hall lower level and three levels of South Hall
- 20 Wireless Sponsorship signs, size 22"w x 28"h .Sponsor to supply artwork providing promotion, branding, and instruction. Placement to be determined. Deadline is TBD for signage will consist of GDC look and feel.
- Company logo and instructions for wireless access to appear in general information section of Show Program if provided no later than February 2, 2010
- Totebag insert in Main GDC Totebag distributed to attendees. Sponsor to produce 10,000 inserts. Inserts must arrive at the advance warehouse by March 3rd , 2010
- 15 GDC Expo passes
- 5 All Access Passes
PR News Distribution Package (1 press release) - $1,500
- Press Release to more than 4,300 web sites and online databases and over 150 RSS feeds; delivering a global audience of millions that include game developers, consumers, journalists, bloggers, and investors.
- Press Release with a web-resolution version of your company logo or desired image on more than 175 popular Web sites, including prnewswire.com, Yahoo!, MarketWatch, the LA Times and the sites of ABC affiliates.
- Exposure of your company's logo or image on the 7,000+ square-foot Reuters digital display board in New York's Times Square, a venue that welcomes 1.5 million people each day.
- A picture of the photo on the Times Square digital display board after it appears which you can use for both internal and external communication purposes.
- Access to Microlists that provide an added boost of power to your message targeting individual journalists who have specifically requested source information relating to your specific segment or industry that they cover.
- Search Engine Optimization that will place your message in the top search results of major search engines, including; Google, Yahoo! and MSN.
The GDC Experience (2 available) - $20,000
Hosting a contest on your website? Sponsoring the "GDC Experience" allows you to run your contest in association with the GDC and give the winner the "GDC Experience Grand Prize". The GDC will market your contest heavily through our print, online and event channels to ensure your contest is a smashing success!
Contest Format:
- The sponsor hosts the contest on its website and has complete creative control over the format (GDC will act in a consulting role). The GDC will heavily promote the contest through its online, print and event channels
- Registration/Judging: the sponsor has complete control over registration and judging. The GDC will drive developers to the registration site through several marketing initiatives reaching over 100,000 developers worldwide
- Prizes: the winner will be rewarded the GDC Experience Grand Prize. See below for details. The sponsor also has the ability to award prizes
Winner Receives:
- 7 night hotel stay at a preferred GDC Hotel
- 1 VIP Pass
- Preferred seating at the IGF and Choice Award Shows
- Access to VIP Speaker Party
- Preferred seating at the Keynotes
- 1 complimentary lunch per day
- Winner selected in Feb 2010
Deliverables:
- Sponsor contest listing with sponsor logo on Gdconf.com and Gamasutra.com Homepages. Will direct users to contest page hosted on sponsors website
- Sponsor contest 50 word event listing, logo and link on GDC website event descriptions page
- Promotion of sponsors contest with logo and link in 1 GDC Newsletter Update: distributed to 60,000 developers
- 1 Gamasutra.com news article with contest description and link to contest page hosted on sponsors website
- 160x600 ROS banner promoting GDC Experience to run across the GDC Event and Gamasutra.com Network of sites.
- Logo on Gdconf.com Sponsor Page
- Contest rules and submission guidelines developed in conjunction with the GDC Event Team to fit the sponsors target audience.
Press Room Sponsorship (Exclusive) - $20,000
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Event listing on the GDC Website, includes logo, link and 50 word description
- Logo, link on Sponsors page of GDC website
- Event listing, logo and 50 word description in one GDC Update Newsletter highlighting events: distributed to over 60,000 developers
- 160x600 online banner on GDC Website
On-Site Exposure:
- Includes daily coffee and refreshments in the GDC Press Room
- 2,000 branded napkins with sponsor logo
- Table in GDC Press Room for sponsors materials
- Wifi internet access for press, with screen set to sponsor homepage
- 2 - 22"x28" GDC Press welcome signs with sponsor logo
- Event listing, description and sponsor logo in the GDC Show Program if received no later than February 2, 2010
- 1 totebag insert distributed to all attendees and press (materials must arrive at the advanced warehouse by TBD)
- Text listing on CAAG and pocket CAAG
GDC Baseball Caps - $20,000
Leave an impression that will last for years by sponsoring the official GDC Baseball Cap.
- 4 color GDC logo on front, 4 color sponsor logo on side and back (production included)
- Distribution to 3500 attendees
Lanyards (Exclusive) - $20,000 (SOLD)
Production NOT included.
Badge Inserts - $20,000
Reach every attendee – literally. Badge Inserts are visible on all attendee badges making it a coveted branding opportunity.
- 20,000 quantity - insert displayed on all GDC attendee badges
- Sponsor to produce badge inserts and mail to advanced warehouse by TBD
T-Shirt Sponsorship (Exclusive) - $40,000 (SOLD)
Production of 1 color included.
- Additional color options available. See sales rep for more details.
- Logos need to be received no later than TBD.
GDC 2009 t-shirt example:
Conference Tote Bag (Exclusive) - $40,000 (SOLD)
Production of 1 color included.
- Sporty Messenger Bag with laptop padding.
- Logos need to be received no later than TBD.
Sample tote bag:
Plasma Screen Showcase (2 available) - $8,500
Dazzle attendees with a targeted video loop placed in prime locations outside the Expo Hall and Lunch Rooms. Great for showcasing game play footage or messaging attendees.
Includes:
- Two 60” inch HD Plasma Screens located in prime areas outside the entrance of the Expo Hall and Lunch Room
- 2 DVD players to run sponsor video content
- Electrical included
- Sponsor logo on Gdconf.com Sponsors page
Hotel Room Key Cards - $12,000
Welcome attendees to the GDC and leave a lasting impression with branded hotel keycards at the top GDC hotels.
- 5,500 Cards distributed at the following GDC Hotels: W Hotel, Clift, Grand Hyatt, Hilton SF, Intercontinental, Westin Market Street, Westin St. Francis, Parc 55
- 4-color artwork or logo needs to be submitted to vendor by February 8, 2010
GDC Speaker Gifts (2 available) - $8,000
Reach over 800 of the GDC's top speakers by providing them with a gift from your company.
- Gift must be approved by GDC Management
- Gifts need to be shipped to the advanced warehouse by TBD
GDC Exhibitor Gifts (2 available) - $8,000
Reach over 600 of the top decision makers at exhibiting companies by providing them with a gift from your company.
- Gift must be approved by GDC Management
- Gifts need to be shipped to the advanced warehouse by TBD
Enhanced Exhibitor Profile with Meeting Scheduler - $2,500
GDC's Enhanced Exhibitor Profiles are the combination of a press kit, meeting scheduler and trade show booth wrapped up and presented as a branded microsite - helping extend your reach beyond the show exposition hall and giving you precise control over messaging and content related to a specific campaign or event promotion. And this content can be updated 24/7, even from the show floor! Enhanced Exhibitor Profiles are a highly-effective channel to deliver vital company and product information to all of your audiences. As an alternative to duplicating CDs, loading content onto flash drives and printing large quantities of documents, Enhanced Exhibitor Profiles provide an environmentally-friendly and cost-effective solution to disseminate your key messages and transcend the trade show floor.
Features:
- Includes up to 15 assets of any type: PDFs, Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, images, video or audio (up to 20 MB each)
- Dedicated vanity URL utilizing company name, event name or product name, as well as logo and color palette
selection to match company Web site or product marketing - Meeting Scheduler - appointment booking utility for site visitors
- Search Engine Optimization for each of the Kit's separate Web pages
- Automatic posting of news releases issued through PR Newswire
- Access to 50 social media bookmarking tags for sharing your Kit's content
- RSS feeds
- Ability to change content 24/7 through our easy-to-use, self content management system
- Option to secure with password protection
- Feature boxes to highlight key contacts, special offers, speakers or event locations
- ROI reporting which details page views, site section traffic, unique visitors and more
- Complimentary news advisory (up to 400 words) distributed via PR Newswire's premier national newsline to alert interested audiences of the new Exhibitor Information Kit
Networking Opportunities
Expo Floor Happy Hour with Pass Giveaway (2 available) - $20,000
The Expo Happy Hour is simply the place to be at the GDC for networking. And this year attendees will have a chance to win 3 All Access Passes to the GDC Event of their choice – and they have you to thank!
Location: Exhibitors Booth
Happy Hours: Thurs, Friday (choose one)
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Logo and link on Event Description and Parties and Nightlife pages of GDC website
- Company logo/link mention in one GDC Newsletter Update highlighting events at GDC
- Logo on Sponsors Page
On-Site Exposure:
- Logo on events page of the GDC Conference Program if received no later than February 2, 2010
- Logo recognition on all Expo Happy Hour signage detailing sponsor as sponsor. Signage in Moscone Center to be produced by show management if received no later than TBD
- Includes set allotment for food and beverage. GDC Show management will place the order for food and beverage based on 450ppl in consultation with the sponsor. If the sponsor wishes to add to the initial order onsite they are able to do so at own cost.
- GDC Pass Giveaway Raffle during Expo Happy Hour. 3 Conference Passes awarded - winners given the choice to attend any GDC Event
- Raffle tickets and microphone provided
- Text listing on CAAG and pocket CAAG
Expo Floor Competition - $25,000
Engage the GDC audience, developers and press by hosting your own competition on the expo floor, in association with the GDC. Winners will receive GDC Main Conference passes. Your competition will be heavily promoted through the GDC’s online, print and event marketing channels.
Competition Format:
- The competition is located on the expo floor, and runs Thurs, March 11th – Sat, March 13th. Open during expo hours.
- The Sponsor has complete creative control over the competition details and format. The GDC recommends that the sponsor set specific competition times each day when attendees can compete. The competition times and details will be heavily marketed to GDC attendees.
- Registration is handled by sponsor. GDC recommends onsite registration at the competition booth
- Prizes: Overall winner each day will receive a GDC Main Conference pass to any 2010 or 2011 GDC event of their choosing. The GDC recommends the sponsor also gives out prizes each day.
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Event listing on the GDC Website, includes logo, link and 50 word description
- Logo, link on Sponsors page of GDC website
- Event listing, logo and 50 word description in one GDC Update Newsletter highlighting events: distributed to over 60,000 developers
- 160x600 online banner on GDC Website
On-Site Exposure:
- Prizes for winners: 3 GDC Main Conference passes to any 2010 or 2011 GDC Event. Given to overall winner each day (Thurs, Friday, Sat)
- Event listing, description and sponsor logo in the GDC Show Program if received no later than February 2, 2010
- Full Page ad in GDC Show Program. Materials must be received by TBD
- 20'x20' expo booth on the show floor. Sponsor is responsible for booth buildout
- (1) 4'x8' double-sided banner with sponsor logo hung above expo booth (Show management to produce 4x8 double-sided hanging banner. Logo needs to be submitted by TBD)
- (1) 22"x28" sign in expo booth indicating hours of event and featuring sponsor logo. (Show Management to produce. Logo due by TBD)
- (4) 2'x2' Floor Graphics with sponsor logo, includes carpet (show management will produce floor graphics. Sponsor to supply artwork by TBD)
- 22x28 Directional Sign located in the Expo Hall with Sponsor logo if provided by TBD. (Show Management to Produce)
- 1 totebag insert distributed to GDC attendees (insert must be received at advance warehouse by TBD)
- Text listing on CAAG and pocket CAAG
North or South Hall Lobby Bar Sponsorships - $30,000 (SOLD)
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Company logo and link on Events page of GDC website
- Inclusion in 1 GDC 09 Email ad update. Includes logo, link and 50 word description - Based on availability and sign-on date.
On-Site Exposure:
- Logo on events page of the GDC Conference Program, includes a 50 word text description if received no later than February 2, 2010
- Customized space in North Hall or South Hall Lobby, Tuesday-Saturday. Set up Sun/Mon
- Option to hang banner within space (Sponsor responsible for creating the banner and ordering/paying GES directly to hang)
- (1) 22"x28" sign with conference show look and feel next to lobby bar showing lobby hours details
- Sponsor to work directly with facility. Operations will put Moscone in contact with Sponsor. Full well cash bar is allowed
- $3,700 toward furniture (Sponsor places order directly with GES)
- All signage production within space is the responsibility of sponsor, please work directly with GES
- 25 GDC Expo Passes
Casual Games Competition - $30,000
Host a Casual Gaming competition on the GDC Expo Floor and award prizes to the winners. The sponsor will have full control over the format of the Casual Games competition with heavy marketing and promotion from the GDC to drive attendees and create buzz throughout the game development community.
Competition Format:
- The competition is located on the expo floor, and runs all 3 days of the expo (March 11, 12 and 13) during expo hours
- The Sponsor has creative control over the format of the competition. Suggestion: Each day set specific competition times with respect to specific games, where developers can compete against each other head to head or simply compete for the top overall score of the day.
- Top scorers are awarded prizes from host site (examples: site currency/points/membership benefits, etc.)
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Casual Games competition description, sponsor logo and link on Event Descriptions page of Gdconf.com
- Casual Games Competition listing, sponsor logo and link included in 1 GDC Newsletter Update promoting GDC Events
- Sponsor logo and link on sponsors page of Gdconf.com
- 160x600 Gama Network ROS banner promoting Casual Game Competition running 2 months prior to event (sponsor supplies web banner)
On-Site Exposure:
- Casual Games Competition listing and sponsor logo in GDC Conference Program if provided no later than TBD
- 20'x30 expo area for Casual Games Competition, March 11-13 during expo hours
- Standing sign with competition times and sponsor logo (show management to produce)
- 12 laptop computers with hard cable internet access
- 4x8 double sided hanging sign over Casual Games Competition with sponsor (show management will produce sign. Deadline for artwork is 1/11/10
- (4) 2'x2' floor graphics plus carpet (show management will produce graphics. Deadline for artwork is 1/11/10
- Sponsor Logo on each backsplash and 6 counters
- Option to build out space and customize at sponsor cost. Sponsor can work directly with GES on booth layout
- Totebag insert promoting event (sponsor to produce). Needs to arrive at warehouse by 3/3/2010
- Text listing on Conference at a Glance (CAAG and pocket CAAG)
Game Night Trivia - $25,000
Test developer's game industry knowledge. A rousing night of intellectual fun, Game Trivia Night is crowd pleaser and brain teaser!
Date: Friday, March 12th
Location: W Hotel
Time: 8-10pm
Trivia Format:
- The event will be held Friday, March 12th at 7pm at the W Hotel
- Sponsor will have creative control over the Trivia Night Format. Suggestion: 4 Teams with 5 developers per team and 3 rounds of Trivia. 1st round pits Team 1 vs Team 2. 2nd Round pits Team 3 vs Team 4. 3rd and final round pits the winning teams against each other.
- Sponsor has complete control over registration with assistance from GDC marketing initiatives. Suggestion: Require the registration of "Teams" to be from the same company. Example, Microsoft registers its team of 5, Sony registers its Team of 5, which pits Company vs Company and would create additional buzz. GDC will place a Registration Callout Box on the GDC Event Descriptions page with a link to the sponsors website or email for sign-ups.
- Registration can also be done on-site at the sponsors booth or at W Hotel prior to event if necessary.
- Sponsor has creative control over trivia questions, though community participation is encouraged. GDC will set up a Trivia Question Submission Box on the GDC Website Event Description page where developers can submit questions for possible use. Submission box will link to sponsors email.
- Prizes for winners: 5 GDC Main Conference passes will be awarded to all 5 members of the winning team. Passes are good to any 2010 or 2011 GDC Event. Sponsor is also encouraged to give away prizes
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Event description, logo and link on Event Description page on GDC Website. Includes Registration Callout Box and Trivia Question Submission Box
- Sponsor logo and link included in 1 GDC Newsletter Update promoting the Trivia Night Event, registration and question submission details
- Sponsor logo and link on sponsors page of GDC website
- 160x600 online banner. Run of site on entire GDC Event and Gamasutra.com Network of sites
Onsite Exposure:
- Event description and sponsor logo in GDC Show Program
- Basic setup includes chairs for audience and teams, basic AV and microphone setup, electricity (30amps), projector for displaying team names and scores, buzzer, timer, pipe and drape for the backdrop (show management provides). Sponsor can upgrade equipment and furniture at own cost.
- 5x 10 single-sided banner on pipe and drape backdrop (sponsor to produce sign, show management to hang
- 1 Thank you sign with sponsor logo outside of Game Trivia Room (show management produces) logo must be received by TBD
- 1 Directional sign at W hotel with sponsor logo (show management produces)
- Prizes for winners: 5 GDC Main Conference passes will be awarded to all 5 members of the winning team. Passes are good to any 2010 or 2011 GDC Event. Sponsor is also encouraged to give away prizes
- Sponsor has the ability to giveaway additional prizes to participants
- Sponsor will moderate the event
- 1 GDC Marketing Banner promoting Game Trivia Night with sponsor logo, located in convention center
- Text listing on CAAG and pocket CAAG
- Totebag Insert in main GDC totebags (sponsor provides). Needs to arrive at warehouse by 3/3/2010.
Poker Tournament - $8,500
- Logo and link on Events page "Parties/Nightlife" of GDC website
- Company logo and link in one GDC e-mail update highlighting events at GDC
- Logo on events page of the GDC Conference Program, includes a 50 word text description if provided no later than February 2, 2010
- Two 22"x28" sign near each registration location including event details to be produced by show management
- Totebag insert in Main GDC Totebag distributed to attendees. Sponsor to produce 10,000 inserts. Inserts must arrive at the advance warehouse by March 3rd , 2010
- Text description and logo on CAAG and pocket CAAG and listing on show directionals
NOTE: Sponsor is responsible for identifying venue, and working with them directly regarding all aspects of the event, i.e., catering and equipment rental
Exhibitor Welcome Reception - $20,000
Welcome exhibitors in style with a reception held at the convention center. A great kickoff to the GDC with drinks, food, networking and prizes!
Date: Wed, March 10th
Location: Convention Center
Time: 3-5pm
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Event listing on GDC website, includes logo, link and 50 word description
- Event listing, logo and 50 word description in one GDC Update Newsletter promoting events: distributed to 60,000 developers
- Logo on GDC website Sponsor Page
Reception Exposure:
- Tabletop during reception (includes one 6ft draped table, 2 chairs) AV and electrical not included and must be ordered and paid for by sponsor. Operations will provide AV contact.
- Handouts can be placed on table at reception. Sponsor to provide handouts. Must arrive at advance warehouse by March 3, 2010
- Raffle tickets and microphone provided by GDC. Sponsor has the ability to raffle away prizes. Prizes are provided by sponsor
- Hanging single-sided banner at reception venue hung by pipe and drape (Banner size: 8'w × 5'h provided by sponsor. Must arrive at advance warehouse by March 3, 2010
- Event listing and logo in GDC Show Program if received no later than February 2, 2010
- Logo to appear on two 22"x28" thank you signs provided by Show management to be set up during reception. Logo must be received by TBD
- 2 All Access Passes to 5-day Game Developers Conference
- Includes set allotment of food and beverage. GDC Show management will place the order for food and beverage based on 200ppl in consultation with the sponsor. If the sponsor wishes to add to the initial order onsite they are able to do so at own cost.
- Text listing on CAAG and pocket CAAG
Onsite Receptions - $20,000
Host your own reception at the GDC where developers can network and discuss business opportunities.
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Logo and link on Events page of GDC website
- 1 Sponsorship listing in a GDC Update e-mail (includes logo/link and 50 company description)
- Logo on Gdconf.com Sponsor Page
Reception Exposure:
- Tabletop during reception (includes one 6ft draped table, 2 chairs) AV and electrical not included and must be ordered and paid for by sponsor. Operations will provide AV contact.
- Hanging single-sided banner at reception venue hung by pipe and drape (size no larger than 8'w × 5'h provided by sponsor. Must arrive at advance warehouse by March 3, 2010
- Handouts can be placed on table at reception. Sponsor to provide handouts. Must arrive at advance warehouse by March 3, 2010
- Logo in Events section of GDC Conference Program if received no later than February 2, 2010
- Logo to appear on two 22"x28" thank you signs provided by Show management to be set up during reception if logo provided no later than TBD
- 2 All Access Passes to 5-day Game Developers Conference
- Includes set allotment of $8,500 for food and beverage. GDC Show management will place the order for food and beverage based on 200ppl in consultation with the sponsor. If the sponsor wishes to add to the initial order onsite they are able to do so at own cost.
- Text listing on CAAG and pocket CAAG
V.I.P Party (Exclusive) - $35,000 (SOLD)
Target top developers, VP and CEO level decision makers, industry luminaries, press, etc. The GDC will work with the sponsor to drive your targeted audience to the VIP Party. This exclusive networking event is held at an upscale venue in San Francisco.
Pre-Event Exposure:
- V.I.P Party description, logo and link on Events page of GDC website. Description will indicate target audience and drive attendees to pre-register through sponsor (sponsor will manage the attendee list, GDC will market the event and add targeted attendees to the guest list in consultation with the sponsor)
- 1 Event listing in a GDC Update Newsletter promoting events (includes logo/link and 50 word event description)
- Logo listed on Gdconf.com sponsors page
Onsite Reception Exposure:
- Tabletop during reception (includes one 6ft draped table, 2 chairs ). AV and electrical not included and must be ordered and paid for by sponsor. Operations will provide AV contact.
- 1 GDC Conference Assistant to help sponsor monitor the guest list at the door.
- Hanging single-sided banner at reception venue hung by pipe and drape (banner size: 8'w × 5'h provided by sponsor. Must arrive at advance warehouse by March 3, 2010)
- Handouts can be placed on table at reception. Sponsor to provide handouts. Must arrive at advance warehouse by March 3, 2010
- Event listing and logo in GDC Show Program if received no later than TBD
- Logo to appear on two 22"x28" thank you signs provided by Show management to be set up during reception. Logo needs to be received by 1/11/2010
- 2 All Access Passes to 5-day Game Developers Conference
- Food and beverage included for 200ppl. Show management will place the initial order in consultation with the sponsor. Sponsor is responsible for any additional food and bev beyond the initial order.
- Branded napkins with sponsor logo (production included)
- Text listing on CAAG and pocket CAAG
- DJ service included for (2) hours (optional)
- OR ability for client provided band to play on-site (includes 3-4 piece, acoustic, microphone(s), all other band related costs covered by sponsor)
Party/Event Promotion Packages - $7,500
Throwing your own Party/Event around the GDC? We will help you promote it! Drive targeted developers to your event with specific attendee marketing.
- Event listing and logo on GDC website Parties & Nightlife Page
- Event listing and logo in 1 GDC Update Email promoting all GDC Parties and Events
- Online Banner on GDC Website - 160x600 ROS, 30 day duration
- Event listing and logo in GDC Show Program's Parties & Nightlife section if received by 2/2/10
- Tote bag insert needs to arrive at advance warehouse by 3/18/10
Coffee Break Sponsorship
Choose Day: Tues, March 9th - Sat, March 13th
Choose Location: There are 5 different Coffee Break locations, work with sales rep to select location.
Choose Time: Coffee breaks happen twice a day. Choose AM or PM
Rates:
| 1 Coffee Break (Exclusive) (includes all 5 locations for an AM or PM break) |
$8,000 |
| 1 Coffee Break (non-exclusive) (includes 1 location for an AM or PM break) |
$2,500 |
| Multiple Coffee Breaks (discounts available) |
Ask Sales Rep |
Each Coffee Break includes:
- Two (2) 22"x28" signs at each break area include company logo produced by Show Management. Logos need to be received no later than TBD.
- Sponsor branded napkins at coffee station (show management to produce, logo must be received by TBD)
- Sponsor branded coffee sleeves at coffee station (show management to produce, logo must be received by TBD)
- Logo and link in GDC Show Program.
- Logo and link on sponsors page of GDC Website
Sponsored Speaking Opportunities
GDC Sponsored Sessions - see below for prices
GDC Sponsored Sessions provide interested parties the opportunity to have an intimate conversation with the influential game developer community. Sponsors can customize the session content to show how their product or service can improve the game creation process. The GDC conference management team is happy to consult with you to ensure that your message is communicated in an effective and targeted manner.
Session Includes*:
- One (1) Small, Medium, or Large room set theater style for all one hour sessions.
- Listing on gdconf.com includes*: session title, company name, 50-word session description, track, speaker, 50-word speaker bio, date/time/location.
- Listing in GDC Conference Program includes the following if received no later than TBD: session title, speaker name, 50-word speaker bio, 50-word session description, track, date/time/location.
- Session evaluation form during session to be run by Show Management. (Results will be provided.)
- Two (2) Conference Associates at door.
- Speaker will need to be registered as an Exhibitor or Exhibitor Staff.
- One (1) screen, two (2) lav mics, one (1) podium mic, one (1) aisle mic. and one (1) data projector.
*NOTE: Sponsored Session Title and Abstract will need to be approved by GDC Content team prior to messaging execution. Please note, once approved the sponsor should reference your Sponsored Session as [Session Title], a Sponsored Session within the Game Developers Conference. The sponsor may not reference the Sponsored session as a standalone event at GDC or as an main conference, summit, tutorial event or session programmed by the Game Developers Conference.
Pricing:
| Sponsored Session Small (Occupancy 120-139) |
$4,250 |
| Sponsored Session Medium (Occupancy 154) |
$4,750 |
| Sponsored Session Large (Occupancy 185) |
$5,250 |
Note: Extend the life of your sponsored session by making it available to the entire game development community through GDC Vault. Click here for details.
Full Day Tutorial/Developer Day - $25,000
Present a full-day tutorial with full control over session content, speakers, and topics so you can drive home your message to this influential audience.
Date: Tuesday or Wednesday, March 9th / 10th
Location: Convention Center, Room TBD
Classroom Capacity: Approx. 75 classroom, 130 theater
Room Information:
- Set-up can begin starting at 6pm the evening prior to the Tutorial/Developer Day.
- GDC operations will order two– 8'x18" tables and four chairs for outside of the room to be used for assembly/registration tables.
- Sponsor can begin computer setup in the room at 6:00pm on the evening prior to the Tutorial/Developer Day.
- Sponsor can bring locks for these rooms.
Content:
Sponsor will have full control over the content/ message delivered to the development community in this sponsored venue.
*Messaging will need to be approved by GDC Content team prior to messaging execution.
**NOTE: Full Day Tutorial/Developer Day Title and Abstract will need to be approved by GDC Content team prior to messaging execution. Please note, once approved the sponsor should reference your Full Day Tutorial/Developer Day as [Tutorial/Developer Day title], a Sponsored Full Day Tutorial/Developer Day within the Game Developers Conference. The sponsor may not reference the Full Day Tutorial/Developer Day as a standalone event at GDC or as an main conference, summit, tutorial event or session programmed by the Game Developers Conference.
Marketing:
- Sponsor Tutorial/Developer Day will be promoted for 30-days prior to event on Gamasutra.com
- Sponsor Tutorial/Developer Day will be promoted in two GDC E-Mail Updates. Dated TBD.
- Website exposure for the Dev Day Sponsored Tutorials (includes 100 words of text).
- Sponsor Tutorial/Developer Day will be promoted via a tote bag insert and via online banner on www.gdconf.com.
- Post-tutorial list usage – Sponsor will have access to one-time use of the list of game developers who attended the Dev Day sponsored tutorials.
Registration:
- The GDC will assume responsibility for Dev Day registration. Game developers will be admitted to the sponsors Developer Day by purchasing an All Access pass or Tutorial Only Pass through GDC registration.
- Should the sponsor want to hand out special Developer Day bags, GDC will offer the services of our CAs (Conference Assistants) in inserting up to five pieces in the bags provided by the sponsor. CAs will also assist with the distribution of the Dev Day bags at the door of the classroom. All materials for bags must be received at the advanced warehouse to ensure timely coordination of bag distribution.
Operations:
- GDC Operations staff will coordinate A/V needs with all Dev Day speakers. Operations staff will also work with sponsor on set up, move in, rehearsal and move out for Dev Day sponsored tutorials. GDC requires that specifications for set up of the Dev Day tutorials be communicated at least 3 weeks prior to GDC.
- Sponsor will work with GDC conference operations to make sure everything is ordered correctly. GDC will provide sponsor with an Autocad drawing of this room two months prior to move in.
- GDC will pay for minimum electrical needs to cover the standard AV in the Dev Day Room, additional electrical can be ordered by show management at the Sponsor's expense. Sponsor will notify GDC of these needs no later than 30 days before move-in.
- Internet is not included in the Tutorial/Dev Day room. Internet can be ordered by show management at the Sponsors expense. Sponsor will notify GDC of internet needs no later than 30 days before move-in.
- GDC ops team will assist in freight coordination for Sponsor's Dev Day (all freight should be shipped to sponsors booth/expo suite where it can be sorted and distributed). GDC operations will coordinate with GES to move freight to session rooms.
- Dev Day speakers will receive GDC lunch tickets.
- The sponsor will have two CAs available to assist them with the tutorial and their workshops at the session room.
For more information, contact your GDC 2010 Sales Representative.
Sales Contacts
- Aaron Murawski
Global Sales Director
Tel: 805.523.7841
Fax: 805.523.8672
amurawski@think-services.com
- John M. Watson
Global Strategic Account Manager
Tel: 415.947.6224
Fax: 415.947.6090
jmwatson@think-services.com
- Maya Newhagen
Global Account Manager
West Coast, Western Canada & Asia
Tel: 415.947.6227
Fax: 415.947.6830
mnewhagen@think-services.com
- Debbie Beam
Global Account Manager
East Coast, Europe & Eastern Canada
Tel: 785.424.3592
Fax: 516.467.8823
dbeam@think-services.com
- Gina Gross
Global Recruitment Account Manager
Tel: 415.947.6241
Fax: 415.947.6090
ggross@think-services.com
- Rafael Vallin
Global Education Sales Rep
Tel: 415.947.6223
Fax: 415.947.6090
rvallin@think-services.com
- Jacey Correia
Global Inside Sales Rep
Tel: 415.947.6256
Fax: 415.947.6661
jcorreia@think-services.com
- Andy Simms
Game Sales Specialist
Tel: 415-947-6365
Fax: 415-947-6090
asimms@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
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