GDC Online Choice Awards

GDC Online Choice Awards
October 7, 2010
Austin Convention Center
Austin, TX

The Game Developers Conference® Online (GDC Online), formerly GDC Austin, will host the first annual Game Developers Choice Online Awards at its market-leading game conference, to recognize the rich history, technical excellence, and continued innovation in the arena of online games. Building on the success of over 10 years of producing the highly respected Game Developers Choice Awards at GDC in San Francisco, the UBM TechWeb Game Network is proud to produce an awards show specific to the accomplishments in online games, taking place at GDC Online in Austin, Texas this October.

The award ceremony will honor the accomplishments of the creators and operators of online video games – from large-scale MMOs and free-to-play titles to social network games. The awards span excellence in live services, technology, game updates, online game design, and more.

In addition, two special awards will honor outstanding individuals and games in the space, with the Online Game Legend Award being given to a person who's changed the world of online games forever, and one particular all-time classic online game being inducted into the GDC Online Awards' Hall Of Fame. The worldwide community of online game players will also have the opportunity to designate their favorite online game in the Audience Award category.

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GDC Online Awards Sponsorships

Choice Online Awards Platinum Sponsor (Exclusive) - $25,000

Choice AwardsThe Game Developers Choice Online Awards platform is the perfect vehicle to reach, educate and influence the online game development community. The 1st annual Choice Online Awards is truly an award show "for developers by developers," with the categories and awards being voted on by the game developer community. Show your leadership in the online game space by becoming the exclusive Platinum sponsor of the GDC Choice Online Awards.

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Platinum Sponsor billing, logo and link on homepage of Game Developers Choice Online Awards website (www.gdconlineawards.com)
  • Platinum Sponsor billing, logo and link on the sponsors page on the Game Developers Choice Online Awards website (www.gdconlineawards.com)
    Includes a 25-word company description
  • Platinum Sponsor billing, logo and link on Events page of GDC Online website (www.gdconline.com/events/index.html)
  • Platinum Sponsor billing, logo and link on Jointhegamenetwork.com GDC Choice Online Awards page in sponsor section
  • One (1) Sponsorship listing in a GDC Update e-mail (includes logo/link and 25-word company description) highlighting event
  • An opportunity to run a flash video on sponsor page of www.gdconlineawards.com
  • Text mention on Nominee email Invitation
  • Platinum Sponsor billing and logo on Game Developers Choice Online Awards print ad to run in the October issue of Game Developer magazine and any other publications where the ads are placed to promote the event (logo must be received by September 2nd)

On-Site Exposure:

  • Platinum Sponsor billing and logo in awards program,
  • Platinum Sponsor billing, and logo in Exhibitor Guide if provided no later than TBD
  • Platinum Sponsor billing and logo on all Awards signage within the Austin Convention Center (if logo provided by TBD)
  • Two (2) lightboxes within Austin Convention Center (show management produces, sponsor to send artwork by TBD)
  • One (1) hanging banner in Austin Convention Center (sponsor produces, need to receive banner by TBD)
  • One (1) Totebag Insert in Main Totebag distributed to all attendees (materials must be received by TBD)
  • Full page, four color ad in Exhibitor Guide (Sponsor provides print ready artwork no later than TBD)

    Five (5) All Access Passes
  • 10 Expo Passes

Awards Presentation Exposure:

  • Platinum Sponsor billing and Large Logo on Sponsor "thank you" slide
  • Platinum Sponsor recognition in welcome and farewell speech
  • Option to giveaway prize to Audience and/or Nominees/Winners
  • Priority seating for 10 in VIP area
  • Option to submit proposal to participate in ceremony via a video short (editorial approval is required)

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Choice Online Gold Sponsor (2 Available) - $18,000

Choice AwardsThe Choice Online Awards platform is the perfect vehicle to reach, educate and influence the professional game development community. The 1st annual Choice Online Awards is truly an award show "for developers by developers," with the categories and awards being voted on by the game developer community.

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Gold Sponsor billing, medium logo and link on homepage of Game Developers Choice Online Awards website (www.gdconlineawards.com)
  • Gold Sponsor billing, logo and link on the sponsors page on the Game Developers Choice Online Awards website (www.gdconlineawards.com)
    Includes a 25-word company description
  • Gold Sponsor billing, logo and link on Events page of GDC Online website (www.gdconline.com/events/index.html)
  • Gold Sponsor billing, logo and link on Jointhegamenetwork.com GDC Choice Online Awards page in sponsor section
  • One (1) Sponsorship listing in a GDC Update e-mail (includes logo/link and 25-word company description) highlighting event
  • Text mention on Nominee email Invitation (if provided by no later than TBD)
  • Gold Sponsor billing and logo on Game Developers Choice Online Awards print ad to run in the October issue of Game Developer magazine and any other publications where the ads are placed to promote the event (logo must be received by September 2nd)

On-Site Exposure:

  • Gold Sponsor billing and logo in the awards programGold Sponsor billing, and logo in Exhibitor Guide if provided no later than TBD
  • Gold Sponsor billing and logo on all Awards signage within the Austin Convention Center (if logo provided by TBD)
  • One (1) lightbox within Austin Convention Center (show management produces, sponsor to send artwork by August 24th)
  • One (1) Totebag Insert in Main Totebag distributed to all attendees (materials must be received by TBD)
  • Three (3) Main Conference Passes
  • Five (5) Expo Passes

Awards Presentation Exposure:

  • Gold Sponsor billing and Logo on Sponsor "thank you" slide
  • Gold Sponsor recognition in welcome and farewell speech
  • Priority seating for 5 in VIP area

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Choice Online Silver Sponsor (Non Exclusive) - $12,250

The Choice Online Awards platform is the perfect vehicle to reach, educate and influence the professional game development community. The 1st annual Choice Online Awards is truly an award show "for developers by developers," with the categories and awards being voted on by the game developer community.

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Silver Sponsor billing, small logo and link on homepage of Game Developers Choice Online Awards website (www.gdconlineawards.com)
  • Silver Sponsor billing, logo and link onthe sponsors page on the Game Developers Choice Online Awards website (www.gdconlineawards.com) Includes a 25-word company description
  • Silver Sponsor billing, logo and link on Events page of GDC Online website (www.gdconline.com/events/index.html)
  • Silver Sponsor billing, logo and link on Jointhegamenetwork.com GDC Choice Online Awards page in sponsor section

On-Site Exposure:

  • Silver Sponsor billing and logo in the awards programSilver Sponsor billing, and logo in Exhibitor Guide if provided no later than TBD
  • Silver Sponsor billing and logo on all Awards signage within the Austin Convention Center (if logo provided by August 24th)
  • One (1) Totebag Insert in Main Totebag distributed to all attendees (materials must be received by TBD)
  • Five (5) Expo Passes

Awards Presentation Exposure:

  • Silver Sponsor billing and small logo on Sponsor "thank you" slide
  • Silver Sponsor recognition in welcome and farewell speech

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Choice Online Awards Reception (Exclusive) - $25,000

Host a welcoming celebration and networking hour with Nominees and top professionals from the online community.

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Reception Sponsor billing, logo and link on homepage of Game Developers Choice Online Awards website (www.gdconlineawards.com)
  • Reception Sponsor billing, logo and link on of the sponsors page on the Game Developers Choice Online Awards website (www.gdconlineawards.com)
    Includes a 25-word company description
  • Reception Sponsor billing, logo and link on Events page of GDC Online website (www.gdconline.com/events/index.html)
  • Reception Sponsor billing, logo and link on Jointhegamenetwork.com GDC Choice Online Awards page in sponsor section
  • One (1) Sponsorship listing in a GDC Update e-mail (includes logo/link and 25-word company description) highlighting event
  • Text mention on Nominee email Invitation (if provided by no later than TBD)
  • Reception Sponsor billing and logo on Game Developers Choice Online Awards print ad to run in the October issue of Game Developer magazine and any other publications where the ads are placed to promote the event (logo must be received by September 2nd)

On-Site Exposure:

  • Reception Sponsor billing and logo in the awards programReception Sponsor billing, and logo in Exhibitor Guide if provided no later than TBD
  • Reception Sponsor billing and logo on all Awards signage within the Austin Convention Center (if logo provided by August 24th)
  • One(1) lightbox within Austin Convention Center (show management produces, sponsor to send artwork by TBD)
  • One (1) hanging banner in Austin Convention Center (sponsor produces, need to receive banner by TBD)
  • One (1) Totebag Insert in Main Totebag distributed to all attendees (materials must be received by TBD)
  • Two (2) All Access Passes
  • Five (5) Expo Passes

Awards Presentation Exposure:

  • Priority seating for 10 in VIP areaReception Sponsor billing and Logo appearance on screens during reception
  • Opportunity to run video on screens during reception - no audio
  • Branded napkins with sponsor logo (show management produces, logo must be received by TBD)
  • GDC Show management orders food and beverage for 200 people (cost covered in sponsorship). Sponsor has ability to replenish food/drink orders at own cost. Operations to provide contact info with Austin caterer and sponsor can order and pay directly

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Audience Giveaway (2 available) - $8,000

The GDC Choice Online Awards provides the perfect venue to reach key professionals in the online community through an audience giveaway.

*Giveaway item and distribution must be approved by show management

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Audience Giveaway billing, logo and link on homepage of Game Developers Choice Online Awards website (www.gdconlineawards.com)
  • Audience Giveaway Sponsor logo and link at the top of the sponsors page on the Game Developers Choice Online Awards website (www.gdconlineawards.com)
    Includes a 25-word company description
  • Audience Giveaway sponsor logo and link on Events page of GDC Online website (www.gdconline.com/events/index.html)
  • Audience Giveaway sponsor logo and link on Jointhegamenetwork.com GDC Choice Online Awards page in sponsor section

On-Site Exposure:

  • Audience Giveaway sponsor logo in the awards programAudience Giveaway sponsor logo in Exhibitor Guide if provided no later than TBD
  • Audience Giveaway sponsor and logo on all Awards signage within the Austin Convention Center (if logo provided by August 24th)
  • Audience Giveaway sponsor mention give away during closing ceremony
  • Five (5) Expo Passes

Awards Presentation Exposure:

  • Ability to giveaway prize to the audience (work with show management on item and distribution)
  • Audience Giveaway sponsor logo on Sponsor "thank you" slide
  • Company recognition as Audience Giveaway sponsor in farewell speech
  • Option to submit proposal to participate in ceremony (editorial approval is required)

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Game Trailer "Sneak Peek" (Exclusive) - $8,000

Got a HOT game coming out? Wanna create buzz? Get press? Show your sizzle real during the GDC Online Choice Awards!

*Trailer must be approved by show management

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Sponsor logo and link on homepage of Game Developers Choice Online Awards website (www.gdconlineawards.com)
  • Sponsor logo and link on sponsors page on the Game Developers Choice Online Awards website (www.gdconlineawards.com)
    Includes a 25-word company description
  • Sponsor logo and link on Events page of GDC Online website (www.gdconline.com/events/index.html)
  • Sponsor logo and link on Jointhegamenetwork.com GDC Choice Online Awards page in sponsor section

On-Site Exposure:

  • Sponsor logo in the awards programSponsor logo in Exhibitor Guide if provided no later than TBD
  • Sponsor logo on all Awards signage within the Austin Convention Center (if logo provided by TBD)
  • Five (5) Expo Passes
    Awards Presentation Exposure:
  • Game Trailer Video run on screens at Awards event (editorial approval is required)
  • Sponsor logo "thank you" slide
  • Sponsor recognition in welcome and farewell speech

Post-Event Bonus:

  • Game Trailer run on www.gdconlineawards.com (trailer provided by sponsor)
  • Link to Game Trailer video on GDC Online homepage
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    Tel: 785.424.3592
    Fax: 516.467.8823
    dbeam@think-services.com
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    Skype: kohlenbeck
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