GDC 2012 IGF and Choice Awards Sponsorships
GDC 2012
March 5 - March 9, 2012
Moscone Convention Center
San Francisco, CA
The Independent Games Festival and the Game Developer Choice Awards show are the most respected and influential award shows in the industry, recognizing excellence and innovation within the Indie, Professional and Student communities.
For an overview of the IGF, including competition rules, important dates, prizes, press coverage and current sponsors, click here.
For an overview of the Choice Awards, including competition rules, important dates, prizes, press coverage and current sponsors, click here.
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| IGF Sponsorships 14th Annual IGF is the "Sundance Film Festival" of the game industry, honoring the Indie and Student communities |
Choice Award Sponsorships The 12th Annual Choice Awards honor the professional game community, and are truly "for developers by Developers," with awards voted on by the game developer community |
IGF Sponsorships
IGF Platinum Sponsor (SOLD) - $75,000
The IGF Title Sponsorship has proven to be one of the most effective vehicles for reaching and influencing the Indie Community. Broadcast on cable television, covered by industry and mainstream press, and celebrated among independent developers, the IGF platform is the perfect way to reach, educate and influence developers.
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Platinum sponsor billing, logo and link on homepage of IGF website.
- Platinum sponsor billing, large logo and link at the top of the sponsors page on the IGF website. Includes a 25 word company description.
- Platinum sponsor billing and logo on GDConf.com IGF page
- Platinum sponsor billing and logo on Jointhegamenetwork.com IGF page
- Platinum sponsor listing in (1) GDC Update email. Includes logo/link and 50 word company description. Based on availability and sign-on date.
- Platinum sponsor billing and logo on one IGF print ad to run in either the January, February, March, or April issue of Game Developer magazine.
- 160x600 banner to run on GDConf.com network of sites. Starts as soon as sponsor sends creative and runs through GDC. See banner spec details
- Sponsorship title, logo and 25 word company description on GDConf.com sponsor page
On-Site Exposure:
- Platinum sponsor billing and large logo on sponsor page of the awards program, accompanied by a 50 word text description. Deadlines listed here
- Platinum sponsor billing and logo in event description in GDC Program. Deadlines listed here
- Small pod within IGF Pavilion.
- Platinum sponsor billing and logo on IGF page in GDC Program. Deadlines listed here
- Platinum sponsor billing and large logo on IGF pavilion banner. Deadline listed here
- Platinum sponsor billing and logo on pod headers for main competition for IGF Pavilion. Deadline listed here(Exclusive)
- 1 Lightbox prominently placed in Moscone Center. Select available location with sales rep
- 1 totebag insert distributed to all conference attendees, speakers, and press at GDC. See guidelines here
- Full page, four color ad in GDC Program and in awards program. Sponsor to provide print ready artwork. Deadline listed here
- Logo placement on IGF ad in GDC Show Program if logo received by deadline listed here
- Text mention on invitation to Nominee Reception. Deadline listed here
- 25 GDC Expo Passes
- 6 All Access Passes to GDC
Awards Presentation Exposure:
- Platinum Sponsor billing and logo on Sponsor "thank you" slide.
- Sponsor recognition in welcome and farewell speech.
- 10 invitations to pre-ceremony nominee reception
- Option to submit proposal to participate in ceremony (editorial approval is required.)
- VIP table for 10 at awards ceremony.
Post-Event Exposure:
- Direct mail piece (provided by sponsor)
IGF Gold Sponsor (Non Exclusive) - $30,000
The IGF platform is the perfect vehicle to reach, educate and influence the Indie Community. Broadcast on cable television, covered by industry and mainstream press, and celebrated among independent developers, become associated with the most respected independent award show in the game industry.
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Gold sponsor billing, logo and link on homepage of IGF website
- Gold sponsor billing, logo and link on sponsors page on the IGF website. Includes a 50 word company description
- Gold sponsor billing and logo on GDConf.com IGF page
- Gold sponsor billing and logo on Jointhegamenetwork.com IGF page
- Gold sponsor listing in (1) GDC Update email. Includes logo/link and 50 word company description. Based on availability and sign-on date.
- Gold sponsor billing and logo on one IGF print ad to run in either the January, February, March, or April issue of Game Developer magazine.
- Sponsorship title, logo and 50 word company description on GDConf.com sponsor page
On-Site Exposure:
- Gold sponsor billing and logo on sponsor page of the awards program, accompanied by a 50 word text description. Deadline listed here
- Gold sponsor billing and logo in event description in GDC Program. Deadlines listed here
- Gold sponsor billing and logo on IGF page in GDC Program. Deadlines listed here
- Gold sponsor billing and logo on IGF pavilion banner. Deadline listed here
- Text mention on invitation to Nominee Reception
- 1 Lightbox prominently placed in Moscone Center. Select available location with sales rep
- 2 All Access Passes
- 15 GDC Expo Passes
Awards Presentation Exposure:
- Gold sponsor billing and logo on Sponsor "thank you" slide
- Half page ad in Awards Program. Deadlines listed here
- Sponsor thanked during IGF ceremony opening remarks
- 5 invitations to pre-ceremony reception
- VIP table for 5 in exclusive area at awards ceremony
IGF Silver Sponsor (Non Exclusive) - $15,000
The IGF platform is the perfect vehicle to reach, educate and influence the Indie Community. Broadcast on cable television, covered by industry and mainstream press, and celebrated among independent developers, become associated with the most respected independent award show in the game industry.
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Silver sponsor billing, logo and link on homepage of IGF website
- Silver sponsor billing, logo and link on sponsors page on the IGF website. Includes a 50 word company description
- Silver sponsor billing and logo on GDConf.com IGF page
- Silver sponsor billing and logo on Jointhegamenetwork.com IGF page
- Silver sponsor billing and logo on one IGF print ad to run in either the January, February, March, or April issue of Game Developer magazine.
- Sponsorship title, logo and 25 word company description on GDConf.com sponsor page
On-Site Exposure:
- Silver sponsor billing and logo on sponsor page of the awards program, accompanied by a 50 word text description. Deadlines listed here
- Silver sponsor billing and logo in event description in GDC Program. Deadlines listed here
- Silver sponsor billing and logo on IGF page in GDC Program if provided no later than deadline listed here
- Silver sponsor billing and logo on IGF pavilion banner. Deadline listed here
- 10 GDC Expo Passes
Awards Presentation Exposure:
- Silver sponsor billing and logo on Sponsor "thank you" slide
- Sponsor thanked during IGF ceremony opening remarks
- Five (5) invitations to pre-ceremony nominee reception
- Seating in preferred section
IGF Student Showcase Platinum Sponsor - $18,000 (SOLD)
The IGF platform is the perfect vehicle to showcase the fruit of your school’s curriculum. Broadcast on cable television, covered by industry and mainstream press, and celebrated among the game development community, become associated with the most respected award show in the game industry.
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Sponsorship title, logo and link on homepage of IGF website
- Sponsorship title, logo and link on sponsors page on the IGF website. Includes a 50 word company description
- Sponsorship title and logo on GDConf.com IGF page
- Sponsorship title and logo on Jointhegamenetwork.com IGF page
- Sponsorship title and logo on one IGF print ad to run in either the January, February, March, or April issue of Game Developer magazine.
- Sponsorship title, logo and 25 word company description on GDConf.com sponsor page
On-Site Exposure:
- Sponsorship title and logo on sponsor page of the awards program, accompanied by a 50 word text description. Deadline listed here
- Sponsorship title and logo near event description in GDC Program. Deadline listed here
- Sponsorship title and logo on IGF page in GDC Program. Deadline listed here
- Sponsorship title and logo on IGF pavilion banner. Deadline listed here
- Half page, four color ad in awards program (Sponsor provides print ready artwork no later than deadline listed here)
- Sponsorship title and logo on pod headers for Student Showcase. Pods located in the IGF Pavilion at GDC. Deadline listed here(exclusive)
- Text mention on invitation to Nominee Reception
- 15 GDC Expo Passes
Awards Presentation Exposure:
- Sponsor title and logo on Sponsor "thank you" slide
- Sponsor thanked during IGF ceremony opening remarks
- Five (5) invitations to pre-ceremony nominee reception
- Seating in preferred section
IGF Student Showcase Gold Sponsor (SOLD) - $10,000
The IGF platform is the perfect vehicle to showcase the fruit of your school’s curriculum. Broadcast on cable television, covered by industry and mainstream press, and celebrated among the game development community, become associated with the most respected award show in the game industry.
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Sponsorship title, logo and link on homepage of IGF website
- Sponsorship title, logo and link on sponsors page on the IGF website. Includes a 50 word company description
- Sponsorship title and logo on GDConf.com IGF page
- Sponsorship title and logo on Jointhegamenetwork.com IGF page
- Sponsorship title and logo on one IGF print ad to run in either the January, February, March, or April issue of Game Developer magazine.
- Sponsorship title, logo and 50 word company description on GDConf.com sponsor page
On-Site Exposure:
- Sponsorship title and logo on sponsor page of the awards program, accompanied by a 50 word text description. Deadline listed here
- Sponsorship title and logo near event description in GDC Program. Deadline listed here
- Sponsorship title and logo on IGF page in GDC Program. Deadline listed here
- Sponsorship title and logo on IGF pavilion banner. Deadline listed here
- Text mention on invitation to Nominee Reception
- 10 GDC Expo Passes
Awards Presentation Exposure:
- Sponsorship title and logo on Sponsor "thank you" slide
- Sponsor thanked during IGF ceremony opening remarks
- Five (5) invitations to pre-ceremony nominee reception
- Seating in preferred section
IGF Platform Sponsorship - $37,250
The IGF platform is the perfect vehicle to reach, educate and influence the Indie Community. Broadcast on cable television, covered by industry and mainstream press, and celebrated among independent developers, become associated with the most respected independent award show in the game industry.
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Sponsorship title, logo and link on homepage of IGF website
- Sponsorship title, logo and link on sponsors page on the IGF website. Includes a 50 word company description
- Sponsorship title and logo on GDConf.com IGF page
- Sponsorship title and logo on Jointhegamenetwork.com IGF page
- Sponsorship title and logo on one IGF print ad to run in either the January, February, March, or April issue of Game Developer magazine.
- 160x600 banner to run on GDConf.com network of sites. Starts as soon as sponsor sends creative and runs through GDC. See banner spec details
- Sponsorship title, logo and 50 word company description on GDConf.com sponsor page
On-Site Exposure:
- 'Pod' within IGF Pavilion for sponsor, allowing staffed area within Pavilion where platform's indie titles can be demonstrated and evangelized to IGF finalists and other GDC visitors. IGF to provide pod and electrical, sponsor to provide hardware and staffing
- Sponsorship title and logo on sponsor page of the awards program, accompanied by a 25 word text description. Deadline listed here
- Sponsorship title and logo in event description in GDC Program. Deadlines listed here
- Sponsorship title and logo on IGF page in GDC Program. Deadlines listed here
- Sponsorship title and logo on IGF pavilion banner. Deadline listed here
- 35 GDC Expo Passes.
Awards Presence Exposure:
- Option to submit proposal to participate in ceremony (editorial approval is required.)
- Sponsorship title and logo on Sponsor "thank you" slide.
- Sponsor thanked during IGF ceremony opening remarks.
- 5 invitations to pre-ceremony nominee reception.
- 5 seats at an exclusive VIP table at awards ceremony.
NOTE: this sponsorship is only available to game hardware platforms.
Choice Awards Sponsorships
Choice Platinum Sponsor (Exclusive) - $26,750
The Choice Awards platform is the perfect vehicle to reach, educate and influence the professional game development community. Truly an award show "for developers by developers," with the categories and awards being voted on by the game developer community. Become associated with the best professional award show in the game industry - 10 years running.
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Platinum sponsor billing, logo, and link on homepage of Game Developers Choice Awards website
- Platinum sponsor billing, large logo, and link at the top of the sponsors page on the Game Developers Choice Awards website. Includes a 50 word company description
- Platinum sponsor billing and logo on GDConf.com Choice Awards page
- Platinum sponsor billing and logo on Jointhegamenetwork.com Choice Award page
- Platinum sponsor listing in (1) GDC Update email. Includes logo/link and 50 word company description. Based on availability and sign-on date.
- Opportunity to run a flash video on gamechoiceawards.com
- Text mention on Nominee Reception Invitation (if provided by no later than deadline listed here)
- Platinum sponsor billing and logo on one Choice Award print ad to run in either the January, February, March, or April issue of Game Developer magazine.
- 160x600 banner to run on GDConf.com network of sites. Starts as soon as sponsor sends creative and runs through GDC. See banner spec details
- Sponsorship title, logo and 50 word company description on GDConf.com sponsor page
On-Site Exposure:
- Platinum sponsor billing and large logo and tagline on sponsor page of the awards program, accompanied by a 50 word text description. Deadline listed here
- Platinum sponsor billing and logo and tagline in event description in GDC Program. Deadlines listed here
- Platinum sponsor billing and logo and tagline on all Choice Awards signage within the Moscone Convention Center (if logo provided by deadline listed here)
- One dedicated banner within the Moscone Convention Center to include only Platinum sponsor and Choice Awards logos (if logo and tagline provided by deadline listed here)
- Full page, four color ad in GDC Program and in awards program (Sponsor provides print ready artwork no later than deadline listed here)
- 3 All Access Passes
- 15 Expo Passes
Awards Presentation Exposure:
- Platinum sponsor billing and logo on Sponsor "thank you" slide
- Sponsor recognition in welcome and farewell speech
- 10 Invitations to pre-ceremony nominee reception
- VIP table for 10 in exclusive area at awards ceremony
- Option to submit proposal to participate in ceremony (editorial approval is required)
Choice Gold Sponsor (Non Exclusive) - $16,050
The Choice Awards platform is the perfect vehicle to reach, educate and influence the professional game development community. Truly an award show "for developers by developers," with the categories and awards being voted on by the game developer community. Become associated with the best professional award show in the game industry - 10 years running.
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Gold sponsor billing, logo, and link on homepage of Game Developers Choice Awards website
- Gold sponsor billing, large logo, and link at the top of the sponsors page on the Game Developers Choice Awards website. Includes a 50 word company description
- Gold sponsor billing and logo on GDConf.com Choice Awards page
- Gold sponsor billing and logo on Jointhegamenetwork.com Choice Awards page
- Opportunity to run a flash video on gamechoiceawards.com
- Text mention on Nominee Reception Invitation (if provided by no later than deadline listed here)
- Gold sponsor billing and logo on one Choice Award print ad to run in either the January, February, March, or April issue of Game Developer magazine.
- 160x600 banner to run on GDConf.com network of sites. Starts as soon as sponsor sends creative and runs through GDC. See banner spec details
- Sponsorship title, logo and 50 word company description on GDConf.com sponsor page
On-Site Exposure:
- Gold sponsor billing and logo on sponsor page of the awards program, accompanied by a 50 word text description. Deadlines listed here
- Gold sponsor billing and logo in event description in GDC Program. Deadlines listed here
- Gold sponsor billing and logo on Choice Awards signage within the Moscone Convention Center (if logo provided by deadline listed here)
- Full page, four color ad in GDC Program and in awards program (Sponsor provides print ready artwork no later than deadline listed here)
Awards Presentation Exposure:
- Gold sponsor billing and logo on Sponsor "thank you" slide
- Sponsor recognition in welcome and farewell speech
- 5 Invitations to pre- ceremony nominee reception
- VIP table for 5 in exclusive area at awards ceremony
IGF & Choice Nominee Reception (Exclusive) - $32,100
A welcoming celebration and networking hour dedicated to the IGF and Choice Award Shows. The reception gathers the 'best of the best' from the professional, indie and student communities.
Pre-Event Exposure:
- Sponsorship title, logo and link on GDC website and respective awards sites.
- Sponsorship title and logo on GDConf.com Choice Awards page
- Sponsorship title and logo on Jointhegamenetwork.com Choice Awards page
- Sponsorship title and logo on invitation to Nominee Reception (Must receive logo no later than deadline listed here)
- 160x600 banner to run on GDConf.com network of sites. Starts as soon as sponsor sends creative and runs through GDC. See banner spec details
- Sponsorship title, logo and 50 word company description on GDConf.com sponsor page
On-Site Exposure:
- Sponsorship title and large logo on sponsor page of the awards program, accompanied by a 50 word text description. Deadline listed here
- Logo in event description in GDC Program. Deadlines listed here
- 2 All Access Passes to GDC
Awards Presentation Exposure:
- Sponsor video to be played during reception – no audio
- VIP table for 10 in exclusive area at awards ceremony
- Logo appearance on screens during nominee reception
- Sponsorship title and logo on Sponsor "thank you" slide
- Sponsor recognition in welcome and farewell speech
- Opportunity to distribute cups, napkins, etc., with logo (production not included, additional fees may apply)
- GDC Show management orders food and beverage for 125 ppl. Any additional food needs to be paid for by sponsor. Operations to provide contact info with Moscone caterer and sponsor can order and pay directly
Sponsors
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IGF Student Competition Platinum Sponsor Microsoft Studios is Microsoft's entertainment publishing arm, and Microsoft Studios XBLA has published some of the best games for Xbox LIVE Arcade. We're eager to continue to support and empower independent developers to deliver fantastic, innovative and ground-breaking entertainment experiences on Microsoft platforms. |
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| IGF Student Competition Gold Sponsor OnLive is a revolutionary concept in video games, instantly delivering the latest games on demand through the Internet with the simplicity of streaming video. Take your game seamlessly across PCs, Macs, TVs, smartphones and tablets with no discs, no downloads and no upgrades necessary. Learn more at www.onlive.com/developer. |
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| IGF Student Competition Platinum Sponsor DigiPen Institute of Technology, located in Redmond, Washington, has been providing highly capable programmers and production artists to the electronic games industry for over 14 years. With a rigorous curriculum endorsed by industry leading companies and taught by world-renowned faculty, DigiPen graduates represent some of the industry's most sought after employees and respected game development leaders. |
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| IGF Student Competition Gold Sponsor Become a worldwide-recognized artist, designer, programmer or researcher. ENJMIN, The Graduate School of Games and Interactive Media is a one-stop shop for the games and new media profession. Get a Master, Engineering or PhD degree in France, or get them as an accreditation from your professional experience. |
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| IGF Student Competition Gold Sponsor ISART DIGITAL is a leading institute specialised in Video Game and CG Animation. The School, based in Paris, has developed strong links with the best international studios. The School's reputation is also based on its students' projects (awards, commercialisations) and its international partnership with NCC, a Japanese video game school. |
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