GDC Online Monetization Sponsored Track

GDC Online
October 5-8, 2010
Austin Convention Center
Austin, TX

Monetizing content is changing the way companies do business online, increasing freedom and choice for consumers while growing profits to record numbers. Join us for the Monetization sponsored track at GDC Online, and educate the community on how your products and services provide the right solutions for monetizing online content.

Statistics*:

  • Free to play games will generate more than $7 billion worldwide by 2015
  • Pre-paid game card sales increased 48% year-over-year in 2009, and will generate $495 million per year by 2014
  • U.S. consumers spent an estimated $168 million on mobile virtual goods in the last year

*Sources:
   DFC Intelligence and LiveGamer
   SuperData Research
   Frank N. Magid Associates and OpenFeint

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Monetization Track Sponsorships

Monetization Sponsored Track Hours:
Wed-Friday, Oct 6-8: 9:30am-5pm

Monetization Networking Mixers:
Wed-Thurs, Oct 6-7: 5:30-6:30pm (located near Track classroom)

Platinum Sponsor (2 available) - $15,000

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Platinum sponsor listing on Monetization sponsored track detail page, located under the overall track description. Includes logo and link
  • 1 Sponsorship listing in the GDC Update e-Newsletter (includes logo/link and 25 word company description)
  • 1 Platinum sponsor logo listing in GDC Update e-Newsletter promoting Monetization Sponsored Track.
  • Logo on Gdconline.com Sponsors Page
  • 160x600 ROS banner on gdconf.com (starts as soon as sponsor sends banner)

On-Site Exposure:

  • 3 sponsored sessions during Monetization sponsored track. Sponsor to choose day/time based on availability
  • Sign outside the Classroom with Platinum sponsor logo (show management produces)
  • 1 branded lightbox in convention center. Sponsor artwork due by September 5, 2010 (show management to produces)
  • 1 Coffee break sponsorship with branded napkins. Sponsor to choose morning or afternoon time slot based on availability. (opportunity to place materials on tables during coffee break)
  • Platinum sponsor logo on Thank You sign at coffee break
  • 1 totebag insert distributed to all conference attendees, speakers, and press at GDC. Inserts need to be at the advance warehouse by September 29, 2010
  • Sponsor logo on Monetization Sponsored Track page in Exhibitor guide if received no later than August 27, 2010
  • Full page advertisement in Exhibitor guide if provided no later than August 27, 2010
  • 3 All Access passes to Game Developers Conference Online
  • 10 GDC Expo passes
  • Speakers will receive expo passes with sponsored speaker ribbon

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Gold Sponsor (2 available) - $10,000

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Gold sponsor listing on Monetization sponsored track detail page, located under the overall track description. Includes logo and link
  • 1 Gold sponsor logo listing in GDC Update e-Newsletter promoting Monetization Sponsored Track.
  • Logo on Gdconline.com Sponsors Page
  • 160x600 ROS banner on gdconf.com (starts as soon as sponsor sends banner)

On-Site Exposure:

  • 2 sponsored sessions during Monetization sponsored track. Sponsor to choose day/time based on availability
  • Sign outside the Classroom with Gold sponsor logo (show management produces)
  • 1 totebag insert distributed to all conference attendees, speakers, and press at GDC. Inserts need to be at the advance warehouse by September 29, 2010
  • Sponsor logo on Monetization Sponsored Track page in Exhibitor guide if received no later than August 27, 2010
  • 3 Main Conference Passes
  • 5 GDC Expo Passes
  • Speakers will receive expo passes with sponsored speaker ribbon

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Networking Mixers (2 available, one each day) - $8,500 each

Networking Mixers for the Monetization sponsored track will take place after the last sessions on Tues and Wed evenings. Networking mixers are the perfect way to meet developers and decision makers in your target market. Includes a Badge Reader to collect information of the attendees who attend the mixer providing excellent ROI.

Choose day/time to sponsor: Weds, Oct 6, 5:30-6:30pm
- or -
Thurs, Oct 7, 5:30-6:30pm

Pre-Event Exposure:

  • Networking Mixer description, logo and link on the "Parties/Networking" page of the GDC Online website
  • Logo listed on Sponsor Page of GDC Online website.
  • Logo and event listing in one GDC Online update email promoting events.

Onsite Exposure:

  • Event listing and sponsor logo in Events section of GDC Online exhibitor guide if received no later than August 27, 2010
  • Bar set up with bartender (Beer, Wine and Soda) for 1 hour. Ask rep for allotment details
  • Show management will provide the initial beverage order based on sponsorship allotment. Sponsor has the ability to replenish the order if it runs out at own cost.
  • Beverage napkins with logos. Sponsor to supply logo by August 27, 2010
  • Two (2) 22"x28" signs with sponsor logo to be placed at Networking Mixer. (Produced by Show Management). Logo for signage must be received by August 27, 2010
  • Table at the Mixer, with 2 chairs. Sponsor has the ability have handouts on table
  • Badge Reader to collect attendee information of mixer participants
  • Totebag Insert in the Main GDC Totebag distributed to attendees. Inserts must be received by show management by September 29, 2010. Please see the GDC Online Sponsor Page for shipping details
  • 2 Main Conference Passes
  • 2 GDC Expo Passes

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Monetization Sponsored Sessions

Secure your own session room to communicate your message with the GDC Online audience. One hour sessions available in the Monetization Track room. Ask rep for day/time availability.

Pricing:

  Session Only With GDC Vault Taping*
Sponsored Session: Large
(capacity 110)		 $3,500 $5,500* (see GDC Vault for details)

*GDC Vault discounts available for multiple Sponsored Session tapings.

  • Each session room will include standard AV Set up: Video/Data Projector, Screen to Fit Room, Speakers: two (2) Wired Mics, one (1) Podium Mic, one (1) Aisle Mic, 16 Channel Mixer, Direct Box for computer audio interface.
  • Sponsor will provide session title, session date/time, speaker name.
  • 50-75 word session description
  • 50 word speaker bio (online only) will be visible on the GDC Online website.

*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 Online. The sponsor may not reference the Sponsored session as a standalone event at GDC Online or as an main conference, summit, tutorial event or session programmed by the Game Developers Conference. Sponsored session speakers must be employees or partners of the sponsoring company

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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