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Avid Connect 2016Sponsor Prospectus

Customer Association

“Avid Connect 2015 was an extremely valuable first experience for us for multiple reasons: the quality of the audience, the great organization and all the keynotes and seminars were very educational andinteresting.”LaCieAvid Connect 2015 Sponsor

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WHEN AND WHEREApril 16 – 17, 2016Wynn Las VegasLas Vegas, NV USA

Avid Connect 2016Sponsor ProspectusDear Valued Partner,

Avid Connect 2016 is our premier event for media and entertainment industry professionals and the hub for networking, collaboration and engagement with Avid, the ACA and the Avid community.

Not only will you have an unparalleled opportunity to share your expertise with over 1200 conference attendees in April, you will also have access to the Avid distribution channel throughout the entire year.

“Avid's list never disappoints.” This is what we’ve heard from our sponsors time and time again. We have garnered an elite community of partners in the industry and we value you as an active part of that community.

Be there to create the future of our industry with influential and thought provoking keynotes, content rich technical and business sessions, insights from third party leaders, a unique exhibitor experience and ample time for networking and socializing.

On behalf of the entire Avid team, I hope you’ll choose to partner with us on what’s shaping up to be the best Avid Connect conference yet.

Sincerely,

Keli CallaghanDirector, Customer Experience and Associations, Avid

Thank you for your interest in participating in Avid Connect 2016, the annual gathering of the Avid Customer Association (ACA). The prospectus includes several sponsorship opportunities for you to choose from so you can showcase your brand to media industry leaders who are actively searching for your solutions.

avidcustomerassociation.com/2016

• 5,000,000 Social Media Impressions

• 1000+ Attendees

• 620 Unique Organizations

• 55 Countries (70% NA / 30% Int’l)

• >100% Increase in Exhibitors

• 88,000 event app interactions

Last Year’s Event by the Numbers

2015 SponsorsThank you to the 2015 sponsors that made Avid Connect ahuge success.



AttendeeProfile

Executive Management

Technical Professional

Sales and Marketing

Education

Creative Professionals

IndustryProfile

Broadcast / Media

Venue

Video Production

Other

Audio

Education

2015 Event Recap

PLATINUM$100,000

DIAMOND$150,000

General Session Presentation

Co-Sponsorship of ACA Reception on Friday

Co-Sponsorship of Saturday Evening Event

Event Promotion and Marketing

Access to Avid Connect Attendee List

Joint Customer Breakout Session

Branded Signage in Prominent Areas

Conference Mobile App

Recognition During Keynote

Meal Function Sponsor (Networking Lunch, Coffee Break, Box Lunch)

Premium Item Branding Opportunity(Registration Counters, Conference Bag, Water Bottle, Lanyard)

Full Conference Passes

Exhibit Kiosk

Presentation at Avid’s Global Sales Conference

Quarterly Blurb in Avid’s Sales & Partner Communications

One Annual Blurb in Avid’s Sales & Partner Communications

Sponsorship of a Customer Room at NAB

Sponsorship of a Customer R oom at IBC

Avid Roadshow Key Sponsor

GOLD$75,000

SILVER$50,000

BRONZE$25,000

EXHIBITOR$10,000

Avid Connect 2016Sponsor ProspectusSPONSORSHIPS AT A GLANCE

Co-Sponsorship of Saturday Evening Event

All Avid, All Year: Access to Avid's Expansive Distribution Throughout 2016

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• Presentation at Avid’s Global Sales Conference

• Quarterly blurb in Avid’s Sales & Partner Communications

• Sponsorship of a customer room at NAB

• Sponsorship of a customer room at IBC

• Avid Roadshow key sponsor

Avid Connect General Session Presentation

• A :15 minute presentation during the general session on Sunday (topic to be approved by Avid)

• Opportunity to distribute collateral on each chair prior to the general session

Conference Passes

• 16 full conference passes (to be used by sponsor employees or your customers)

• 4 exhibitor-only passes

Avid Connect is no stranger to Vegas and we have a fun-filled party planned on Saturday evening and your company will be part of all the bells, whistles and cutting edge entertainment.

• Headliner sponsorship recognition

• Branding on screens and signage

• Branded plates and napkins

• Private poolside cabana to host your VIP customers with bar, lounge furniture and large-screen plasma TV


Promotion and Marketing

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• Company logo and solutions description on Avid Connect microsite

• Link to your company website from event microsite

• Company logo on Avid Customer Association portal

• Company logo included in pre-event emails

• Promotion on social media before, during and after the event

• Mention in the conference press release

• Opportunity to issue an Avid Connect 2016 press release

• Printed collateral or giveaway (provided by sponsor) inserted in attendee conference bag

• Branded sponsorship signage throughout the event

• Verbal recognition during keynote

• Promotion on general session slides


• Pre-conference list (available on March 1, 2016)

• Post-conference list (available on April 18, 2016)

• Promotional banner on mobile event app

• Company abstract on mobile event app

• Downloadable (.pdf) collateral included on mobile event app


DIAMOND PACKAGE INCLUDESOffered at $150,000

Promotion and Marketing Premier Exhibit Kiosk

DIA

MO

ND

• Kiosk Workstation

• Branded Header Graphic

• One Plasma Monitor

• One Electrical Connection / One Power Strip

• One Stool

• One Wastebasket

• Sponsor Only Wi-Fi Access

• Lead Scanner via Conference Mobile App

• Material Handling – 1 Package

• Install and Dismantle

• Exhibit Hours on Saturday, April 16 during conference hours and Sunday, April 17 in the morning


DIAMOND PACKAGE INCLUDESOffered at $150,000


General Session Presentation

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• A :15 minute presentation during the general session on Sunday (topic to be approved by Avid)

• Opportunity to distribute collateral on each chair prior to the general session

ACA Reception Sponsor

• A :15 minute speaking opportunity at the ACA Leadership Reception on Friday

• Table placards and branded signage throughout luncheon


• Company logo and solutions description on Avid Connect microsite













Premier Exhibit Kiosk

Access to Avid Distribution Channel Throughout 2016

PLAT

INU

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• Presentation at Avid’s Global Sales Conference

• Quarterly blurb in Avid’s Sales & Partner Communications





Conference Passes







• One Stool

• One Wastebasket






PLATINUM PACKAGE INCLUDESOffered at $100,000




Conference Passes

Co-Sponsorship of Saturday Night Party

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What better way to wrap up Day 1 of Avid Connect than hosting attendees to a fun evening of entertainment and culinary delights. Host your fellow Avid Connectattendees in this hip atmosphere as you mingle on the poolside terrace or mix it up on the dance floor.

• Headliner DJ sponsorship recognition

• Branding on screens and signage

• Branded plates and napkins

• You and a mutual customer will own the stage during a :45 minute breakout session on Saturday (topic to be approved by Avid)


• Company logo and solutions description on event microsite













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• One Annual blurb in Avid’s Sales & Partner Communications

• Sponsorship of a customer room at NAB









• One Stool

• One Wastebasket





• Exhibit Hours on Saturday, April 16 during conference hours and Sunday, April 17 in the morning• 8 full conference passes (to be used by sponsor employees or your customers)


GOLD PACKAGE INCLUDESOffered at $75,000




Conference Passes


SILV

ER

• You and a mutual customer will own the stage during a :45 minute breakout session on Sunday (topic to be approved by Avid)

• Company logo and solutions description on event microsite• Link to your company website from event microsite• Company logo on Avid Customer Association portal• Company logo included in pre-event emails• Promotion on social media before, during and after the event• Mention in the conference press release• Opportunity to issue an Avid Connect 2016 press release• Printed collateral or giveaway (provided by sponsor) inserted in attendee conference bag• Branded sponsorship signage throughout the event• Verbal recognition during keynote• Promotion on general session slides



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• One Annual blurb in Avid’s Sales & Partner Communications

• Sponsorship of a customer room at IBC









• One Stool

• One Wastebasket





• Exhibit Hours on Saturday, April 16 during conference hours and Sunday, April 17 in the morning• 6 full conference passes (to be used by sponsor employees or your customers)


SILVER PACKAGE INCLUDESOffered at $50,000


Premium Item Branding Opportunity

We have several exclusive branding opportunities for you to have your logo front and center on a variety of attendee giveaways. Choose from:

• Conference bag

• Lanyard

• Water bottle

• Registration counters


Conference Passes

BRO

NZE


What better way to grab the attention of Avid Connect attendees than during a meal function. The sooner you sign up as a Silver sponsor, the sooner you choose your preferred culinary event. Choose from: Saturday Networking Lunch; Saturday Coffee Break; Sunday Box Lunch.

• Table placards

• Branded napkins

• Collateral distribution

Meal Function Sponsor

• Company logo and solutions description on event microsite












Access to Avid Connect Attendee Llist

BRO

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• One Stool

• One Wastebasket








BRONZE PACKAGE INCLUDESOffered at $25,000


“#AvidConnect Feeling proud to be here, and being involved in media production”

kovbal Tweet 2015

Conference Passes



Standard Exhibit Kiosk

BRO

NZE



• One Wastebasket






(Optional: exhibitor services will be available if you want to order a plasma monitor, branded graphics, a stool or other accessories for your kiosk)

• 2 full conference passes


• Company logo and link to your corporate website on event microsite

• Exhibitor listing on mobile event app

EXHIBITOR PACKAGE INCLUDESOffered at $10,000


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Learn More: For more information about sponsoring Avid Connect 2016, please email [email protected]

Sponsorship Deadline:Get involved with Avid Connect early to maximize your benefits and participation. Confirm your sponsorship by February 15, 2016.

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