Radio Television Digital News Association Annual National Conference 2016

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Radio Television Digital News Association

Annual National Conference 2016

June 3 – 4, 2016

Shangri-La Hotel | Toronto, Ontario

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Introduction

The Board of Directors and the Organizing Committee of the RTDNA invites you to take part in the RTDNA Canada National Conference in Toronto, Ontario.

About RTDNA Canada

RTDNA Canada is a progressive organization, which offers a forum for open discussion and action in the broadcast and digital news industry. The Association speaks for the leaders of Canada’s radio and television news operations on the issues that impact the newsroom and the industry. RTDNA fosters education, career development, national and regional awards recognition, and active dialogue with the membership.

National Conference Attendee Profile

The RTDNA National Conference has been very well attended in the past with attendees in managerial or supervisory position whose primary responsibility is the supervision of news operations. Delegates attending last year included General Managers, Vice President or VP News, News Directors, Assistant News Directors, Program Directors, Managing Editors, Executive Producers, Senior Producers and Assignment Editors, Bureau Chiefs, Reporters, Producers, Anchors, Correspondents, Photographers or Video Journalists, Content Creator, Freelancers, Students and Educators.

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PROSPECTUS FOR REGIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

CHOOSE ONE (1) FROM FOUR (4) INDUSTRY SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

GOLD SPONSOR $2,500 CDN

 Two (2) full complimentary Regional Awards Banquet registrations

 One (1) 90 second video (via YouTube/Vimeo) advertisement on RTDNA Canada website  Company profile on RTDNA Canada website

 Link from Association website to your company website

 Recognition on the Regional Meeting “Thank You to Our Sponsors” holding slide  Live mention by RTDNA hosts/moderators at the Regional Meeting

SILVER SPONSOR $1,500 CDN

 One (2) full complimentary Regional Awards Banquet registration

 One (1) 60 second video (via YouTube/Vimeo) advertisement on RTDNA Canada website  Company profile on RTDNA Canada website

 Recognition on the Regional Meeting “Thank You to Our Sponsors” holding slide  Live mention by RTDNA hosts/moderators at the Regional Meeting

BRONZE SPONSOR $750 CDN

 One (1) full complimentary Regional Awards Banquet registration  Link from Association website to your company website

 Recognition on the Regional Meeting “Thank You to Our Sponsors” holding slide  Live mention by RTDNA hosts/moderators at the Regional Meetings

EDUCATOR SPONSOR $250 CDN

 Recognition on the Regional Meeting “Thank You to Our Sponsors” holding slide  Live mention by RTDNA hosts/moderators at the Regional Meetings

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PROSPECTUS FOR NATIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

CHOOSE ONE (1) FROM SIX (6) INDUSTRY SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

SPECIAL PARTNER - Each year for a 3 year signed commitment $15,000 CDN MINIMUM  Special Partners support both National and Regional Meetings

o $10,000 CDN goes toward National Conference

o $1,250 CDN goes to each 4 Regional Banquet/Meeting (total $5,000 to all 4 regions)  Two (2) full complimentary National Conference registrations

 Two (2) complimentary tickets to the National Awards Gala Dinner  Two tickets to each of the four regional events

 One (1) full page advertisement (JPEG 8” x 11”) in mobile application  One (1) 60 second video (via YouTube/Vimeo) advertisement

 Company profile on mobile application, with link to company website  Link from Association website to your company website

 Recognition on the National Conference “Thank You to Our Sponsors” holding slide

 Live mention by RTDNA hosts/moderators at all the National Conference sessions and Regional Meetings

PLATINUM SPONSOR $10,000 CDN MINIMUM

 Two (2) full complimentary National Conference registrations  Two (2) complimentary tickets to the National Awards Gala Dinner  One (1) full page advertisement (JPEG 8” x 11”) in mobile application

 One (1) 45 second video (via YouTube/Vimeo) advertisement in mobile application  Company profile on mobile application, with link to company website

 Recognition on the National Conference “Thank You to Our Sponsors” holding slide  Live mention by RTDNA hosts/moderators at all the National Conference sessions

GOLD SPONSOR $8,000 CDN MINIMUM

 One (1) full complimentary National Conference registration  One (1) ticket to the National Awards Gala Dinner

 One (1) half page advertisement (JPEG 8.5” x 5.5”) in mobile application

 One (1) 30 second video (via YouTube/Vimeo) advertisement in mobile application  Company profile on mobile application

Select your items from the Marketing Opportunities List on the next page.

When your selections reach the minimum levels shown below, you will receive the additional benefits listed in the corresponding level.

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SILVER SPONSOR $5,000 CDN MINIMUM  One (1) ticket to the Presidents Reception

 One (1) ticket to the National Awards Gala Dinner

 One (1) quarter page advertisement (JPEG 4.25” x 5.5”) in mobile application  Company profile on mobile application

BRONZE SPONSOR $3,000 CDN MINIMUM

 One (1) ticket to the Presidents Reception

EDUCATOR SPONSOR $1,000 CDN MINIMUM

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MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES AT THE

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

AWARDS GALA DINNER (EXCLUSIVE) $10,000 CDN

Benefits of being the Sponsor for this item include:

 Excusive 60 second video reel (via YouTube/Vimeo) before the start of the Awards Gala Dinner  Two (2) tickets to the Gala Dinner

 Logo recognition on menu cards

 Logo recognition on all digital signage associated with the Awards Gala Dinner  Logo recognition on the conference website

 Logo recognition on the mobile app as the company contributing to the Awards Gala Dinner  Logo recognition on the onsite “Thank you” sign prominently displayed in the on-site

registration area of the conference

PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION (EXCLUSIVE) $8,000 CDN

 30 second video reel (via YouTube/Vimeo) to be played before the start of the President’s Reception

 Two (2) tickets to the President’s Reception

 Logo recognition on menu cards/display item to be supplied by contributor – subject to approval  Logo recognition on the mobile app as the company contributing to the President’s Reception  Logo recognition on all digital signage associated with the President’s Reception

 Logo recognition on the onsite “Thank you” sign prominently displayed in the on-site registration area of the conference

DELEGATE BAGS (EXCLUSIVE) $8,000 CDN

 Company name, logo, and web address along with conference logo on delegate bags  Logo and company name recognition on the conference website and mobile app

 The opportunity to include a promotional piece in each bag (supplied by your company – subject to approval)

 Logo recognition on the onsite “Thank you” sign prominently displayed in the on-site registration area of the conference

NOTEPADS & PENS (EXCLUSIVE) $8,000 CDN

 Company name or logo on conference pens and notepads

 Logo and company name recognition on the conference website and mobile app  Logo recognition on the onsite “Thank you” sign prominently displayed in the on-site

NOTE: Supporter to provide pens and notepads at their cost

All items are on a first come, first served basis.

Add up the total of all selected items selected from this list and refer to the Industry Supporter Level Page (see previous page) to determine your additional benefits.

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CHARGING STATION (EXCLUSIVE) $5,000 CDN Benefits of being the Sponsor for this item include:

 Logo recognition on charging station

MOBILE APP $5,000 CDN

LUNCH (EXCLUSIVE) $5,000 CDN

 Recognition in the mobile app as the company contributing to the lunch

 Table-top cards (or display item to be supplied by sponsor - subject to approval)  Logo and company name recognition on the conference website and mobile app  Logo recognition on the onsite “Thank you” sign prominently displayed in the on-site

Registration area of the conference

TWITTER BOARD (EXCLUSIVE) $5,000 CDN

Benefits of being the Sponsor for this item include:  Logo on Twitter board footer

LANYARDS (EXCLUSIVE) $5,000 CDN

Benefits of being the Sponsor to this item include:  Company name or logo on the Lanyards

 Logo and company name recognition in the mobile app and conference website  Logo recognition on the onsite “Thank you” sign prominently displayed in the on-site

KEYNOTE SPEAKER $3,000 CDN

 Sponsoring company to introduce keynote speaker

 Logo recognition on table-top cards (or display item to be supplied by sponsor - subject to approval) during selected session

COFFEE BREAKS – FOUR (4) AVAILABLE $1,000 CDN EACH

 Table-top cards (or display item to be supplied by sponsor - subject to approval)  Logo and company name recognition on the conference website and mobile app  Logo recognition on the onsite “Thank you” sign prominently displayed in the on-site

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EDUCATIONAL SESSION $1,500 CDN EACH Benefits of being the Sponsor for this item include:

 Logo recognition on table-top cards (or display item to be supplied by sponsor - subject to approval) during selected session

DELEGATE BAG INSERT $500.00 CDN EACH

 The opportunity to include one (1) promotional in each conference delegate bag (supplied by your company – subject to approval)

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RTDNA SPONSORSHIP ORDER FORM

Organization Name:

Organization Name (as to appear on digital signs/website): Address:

Postal Code/Zip Code: Province/State: Country: Print Name: Title:

Phone: Fax: Email:

Date: Signature:

√ REGIONAL SPONSORSHIP LEVEL COST (CDN) TOTAL COST (CDN)

Platinum Sponsor $5,000 $

Gold Sponsor $3,000 $

Silver Sponsor $1,500 $

Bronze Sponsor $800 $

√ NATIONAL SPONSORSHIP LEVEL COST (CDN) TOTAL COST (CDN)

Special Partner (Each year for three years) $15,000 $

Platinum Sponsor $10,000 $

Gold Sponsor $8,000 $

Silver Sponsor $5,000 $

Bronze Sponsor $3,500 $

Educator Sponsor $1,500 $

√ NATIONAL CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP MARKETING ITEM(S)

COST (CDN) TOTAL COST (CDN)

Gala Dinner (Exclusive) $10,000 $

President’s Reception (Exclusive) $8,000 $

Delegate Bags (Exclusive) $8,000 $

Notepads & Pens (Exclusive) $8,000 $

Charging Station (Exclusive) $5,000 $

Mobile App $5,000 $

Lunch (Exclusive) $5,000 $

Twitter Board (Exclusive) $5,000 $

Lanyards (Exclusive) $5,000 $

Keynote Speaker $3,000 $

Coffee Breaks – Four (4) Available $1,000 x _________ = ________ $

Educational Session $1,500 $

Delegate Bag Insert $500 $

TOTAL $ 13% HST $ GRAND TOTAL $

An invoice will be sent on receipt of this order. All items are sold on a first come-first paid basis. Items will be considered sold only upon

receipt of payment. In order to avoid delays, we highly recommend all orders/agreements be faxed or e-mailed. The Conference will not take any responsibility for late or undelivered Agreements via mail. Items and rates are subject to change without notice. PAYMENT: Due 30 days from date of invoice or as indicated. The Conference reserves the right to render this order null and void without notice if payment is not received by the due date. CANCELLATION: Cancellation must be in writing. 25% cancellation fee will apply up to April 1, 2016. No refunds