Sponsorship Information

Partnerships are available for every budget!
Please contact Chris Risheill regarding sponsorship opportunities for NMSA/AMLE's 2011 Annual Conference.

"The education professionals at the NMSA Annual Conference are among the best with whom I've ever had the pleasure to work. Our goals and objectives for transforming middle level learning are clearly aligned and we look forward to continuing our mutually beneficial partnership."
—Sonny Magana, Director Education Strategy Promethean, Inc.

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Top 5 reasons to become an NMSA2011 partner

1. Drive additional traffic to your booth.
2. Receive a featured listing on each attendee newsletter.
3. Support the mission of NMSA/AMLE.
4. Enhance your organization's name recognition.
5. Introduce your products and services to key decision makers in education.

Sponsorship Package

All partnerships includes the following:

• Highlighted listing and logo in the Exhibit Hall Guide
• Company booth will be highlighted on the interactive floor plan and will include company logo
• General session visual acknowledgment
• Company logo in Conference Program Book
• Logo included on sponsor signage throughout the conference venue
• Logo on sponsorship page of conference website
• Special sponsor name tag ribbon

Don't see a partnership that fits your needs?
For partnership opportunities or to create a sponsorship that fits your needs, please call Chris Risheill at 800-528-6672 or e-mail crisheill@amle.org for more information.

NMSA/AMLE Partner Partnership
$30,000

This top-level sponsorship includes every benefit available for our 2011 show.

• Basic sponsor package outlined above
• Full-page ad in Exhibit Hall Guide (only available to top sponsors)—$5,500 value
• 4 (3'x3') window clings and 4 (3'x3') floor clings branded with your message located in the exhibit hall, registration area, and in the hallways that lead to main hotels—$4,000 value
• NMSA/AMLE will recognize you as a conference sponsor and promote your booth location via facebook
• Exclusive sponsor banner will be included in an attendee e-newsletter—$3,500 value
• 12-month featured advertiser on NMSA/AMLE's online marketplace—$1,740 value
• Free banner ad on NMSA/AMLE website (a 6-month listing)—$8,000 value
• Logo on conference website home page—$750 value
• Featured Sponsor in an issue of either Middle E-Connections, or the Middle Level iNSIDER e-newsletter sent out to up to 115,000 educators—$2,100 value
• Sponsorship materials distributed to attendees during the general session of your choice
• Sponsor logo placed in the fall registration brochure, sent to more than 150,000 educators
• Full-page tabbed divider advertisement in Conference Program Book—$3,850 value
• Complimentary 10' x 10' VIP booth in exhibit hall and basic booth package (carpet, skirted table, chairs)—$2,100 value
• VIP exhibitor on-site concierge service
• Participation in exhibit hall hunt game—$5,000 value
• Complimentary pre- and post-conference attendee mailing lists (includes e-mails)—$550 value
• Complimentary tote bag insert (sponsor to provide approved materials)—$1,750 value
• 2 sessions at the conference (Content must be approved by NMSA/AMLE.)—$700 value
• 10 complimentary conference registrations to give away to local educators—$2,690 value
• Private car transportation to and from the airport

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Platinum Partnership
$12,000

• Basic sponsor package outlined above
• Logo listed in the fall registration brochure, sent to more than 150,000 middle grades educators
• Complimentary full page advertisement in an issue of Middle School Journal, read by more than 90,000 educators—$2,495 value
• Participation in exhibit hall hunt game—$5,000 value
• 12-month featured advertiser on NMSA/AMLE's online marketplace—$1,740 Value
• Free banner ad on NMSA/AMLE website (a 3-month listing)—up to a $4,000 value
• Logo on conference website home page—$750 value
• Half-page ad in Exhibit Hall Guide—$3,700 value
• 3 (3'x3') window clings and 3 (3'x3') floor clings branded with your message located in the exhibit hall, registration area, and in the hallways that lead to main hotels—$3,000 value
• Half-page ad in Exhibit Hall Guide (only available to top 5 sponsors)—$3,700 value
• Sponsor banner to be included in an attendee e-newsletter—$3,500 value
• Complimentary 10' x 10' VIP booth in exhibit hall and basic booth package (carpet, skirted table, chairs)—$2,100 value
• VIP exhibitor on-site concierge service
• Complimentary full-page color ad in Conference Program Book—$3,000 value
• Complimentary tote bag insert—$1,750 value
• 2 concurrent sessions (Content must be approved by NMSA/AMLE.)—$700 value
• Complimentary pre- and post-conference attendee mailing lists (includes e-mails)—$550 value
• Highlighted premium listing and logo in the Exhibit Hall Guide
• 10 complimentary conference registrations to give away to local educators—$2,990 value
• Private car transportation to and from the airport

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Leadership Reception Partnership
$9,500

This sole sponsorship will allow the sponsor to interact with leaders of the middle level movement during an evening they will not forget. Located at the beautiful Muhammad Ali Museum.

• Basic sponsor package outlined above
• Opportunity to give welcome from the stage
• Logo/video on projection screens
• Logo listed in the fall registration brochure, sent to more than 150,000 middle grades educators
• Participation in exhibit hall hunt game—$5,000 value
• Complimentary 10' x 10' VIP booth in exhibit hall and basic booth package (carpet, skirted table, chairs)—$2,100 value
• VIP exhibitor on-site concierge service
• Complimentary color tabbed divider advertisement in Conference Program Book—$3,850 value
• Complimentary pre- and post-conference attendee mailing lists (includes e-mails)—$550 value
• 10 complimentary conference registrations to give away to educators in your community—$2,990 value
• Listing as featured exhibitor in an attendee e-newsletter
• Private car transportation to and from the airport
• 20 invitations to the Leadership Reception

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Gold Partnership
$8,500

• Basic sponsor package outlined above
• Logo listed in the fall registration brochure, sent to more than 150,000 middle grades educators
• Participation in exhibit hall hunt game—$5,000 value
• Complimentary 10' x 10' VIP booth in exhibit hall including basic booth package (carpet, skirted table, chairs)—$2,100 value
• VIP exhibitor on-site concierge service
• 1 (3'x3') window clings and 1 (3'x3') floor clings branded with your message located in the exhibit hall, registration area, and in the hallways that lead to main hotels—$1,000 value
• Complimentary full-page, color advertisement in Conference Program Book—$3,000 value
• Complimentary tote bag insert—$1,750 value
• 2 concurrent sessions at the conference (Content must be approved by NMSA/AMLE.)—$700 value
• Complimentary pre- and post-conference attendee mailing lists—$550 value
• Listing as featured exhibitor in an attendee e-newsletter
• 10 complimentary conference registrations to give away to clients or local educators—$2,990 value

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Silver Partnership
$7,500

• Basic sponsor package outlined above
• Logo listed in the fall registration brochure, sent to more than 150,000 middle grades educators
• Complimentary 10' x 10' VIP booth in exhibit hall including basic booth package (skirted table, carpet, chairs)—$2,100 value
• VIP exhibitor on-site concierge service
• Complimentary full-page, color advertisement in Conference Program Book—$3,000 value
• Complimentary pre- and post-conference attendee mailing lists—$550 value
• Participation in exhibit hall hunt game—$5,000 value
• 5 complimentary conference registrations to give away to clients or local educators—$1,345 value

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Exhibit Hall Hunt Game Prize Partnership
$5,000

• Basic sponsor package outlined above
• Full-page advertisement in either the October issue of Middle Ground magazine or the November issue of Middle School Journal with page view guarantee! Each player of the exhibit hall game hunt will have to look at the page of your advertisement to be able to enter the prize drawing—$4,800 value
• Sponsor logo will be placed in the fall registration brochure, sent to more than 150,000 educators
• Main sponsor designation on the exhibit hall hunt game card
• 1 (3'x3') window clings and 1 (3'x3') floor clings branded with your message located in the exhibit hall, registration area, and in the hallways that lead to main hotels—$1,000 value
• Sponsor banner to be included in an attendee newsletter
• Free banner ad on interactive floor plan—$750 value
• Participation in exhibit hall hunt game—$5,000 value
• Logo on signage at the conference advertising the exhibit hall game
• Complimentary full-page, black and white advertisement in Conference Program Book—$1,750 value
• Complimentary pre- and post-conference attendee mailing lists—$550 value

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Inspiring Minds Project Partnership
$2,000

This new initiative seeks to encourage and inspire teachers and students across the country.

A major theme of the 2011 NMSA/AMLE Annual Conference is inspiration. This year, NMSA/AMLE is pleased to present the Inspiring Minds Project. A booth will be set up in the foyer of the convention center allowing attendees to write short notes of encouragement to those who could use a little advice or simply a kind word.

Your sponsorship will help with obtaining the materials and with coordination and distribution of these important items. Help change a life by sponsoring this new initiative.

• Basic sponsor package outlined above
• Recognition wherever the project is listed, including website, print, and e-mail
• Special sponsor signage at booth
• Complimentary pre- and post-conference attendee mailing lists—$550 value

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Cell Phone Charging Station
$3,500 -one station
$4,700 -two stations

These great new charging stations will be placed in high traffic areas.

• Highly Visible Video Presence
  Stands out from the crowd, the structure is 6' tall and features a 17" screen playing your video or powerpoint
• Stand Out Signage
  Backlit/fully wrapped stations get attention.
• Exclusive Time to Expose Your Brand
  Average time of 7 to 12 minutes "stay time" gives your company ample time to present your message. 

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Local Committee and Board Reception/Dinner Partnership
$1,500

This dinner and reception features more than 60 AMLE board members, local committee members, affiliate leaders, and VIP guests.

• Basic sponsor package outlined above
• Sponsor banner at dinner and reception
• Napkins with sponsor logo
• Sponsor will be able to make marketing materials available and give a five-minute welcome from the podium
• 5 complimentary conference registrations—$1,345 value
• 1 complimentary conference session (Content must be approved by NMSA/AMLE.)—$350 value

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Tote Bag Insert
$1,750 each

The most inexpensive way to reach all of NMSA2011's attendees.

Your flyer, brochure, pen, or other promotional item will be inserted into the official conference tote bag. (NMSA/AMLE must approve all tote bag items.)

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Featured Sessions Partnership
$795 each

The conference featured sessions are always some of the most popular and well attended sessions at the conference. View a listing of featured sessions.

• Basic sponsor package outlined above
• Complimentary pre- and post-conference mailing lists—$500 value
• Opportunity to introduce session speaker
• Opportunity to distribute sponsor materials at session
• Sponsor banner displayed at conference session (sponsor to provide banner)

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Give Back Program
by donation

A wonderful opportunity to give back to the education community by purchasing registrations to allow educators to attend the conference. Contact us for more information.

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