Sponsor Deadlines

CONFERENCE DATES

Wednesday, September 22
Thursday, September 23
Friday, September 24

CONFERENCE SPONSOR NETWORKING AREA HOURS

Wednesday, September 22
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Opening Reception in Sponsor Networking Area

Thursday, September 23
8:00 am – 9:00 am – Breakfast in the Sponsor Networking Area
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm – Lunch in the Sponsor Networking Area

VENUE

The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead
3434 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
(800) 241-3333

Special room rate of $169/night. Please reference the Franchise Leadership & Development Conference when making reservations. Room block expires August 30.

SPONSOR MATERIALS & DEADLINES

To take advantage of all your sponsor benefits, please note the important deadlines and information below.

In order for you to receive your sponsor benefits, you must adhere to the following deadlines. The dates below are drop dead dates. We strongly recommend that you submit your logo, directory listing, register for conference, and book your room immediately.

6/25 Company Logo and Description for inclusion in Franchise Update Magazine 3 Quarter Sponsor Directory
7/30 Company Logo and Description for inclusion in Conference Guidebook
7/30 Conference Guidebook Ad (if applicable)
8/23 General Session Video (if applicable)
8/30 Conference Registration (required for all sponsor attendees)
8/30 Networking Area Table Confirmation
8/30 Hotel Room Block expires
9/20 Items can begin arriving

MARKETING MATERIALS

All Sponsors receive the following benefits:

  • Directory listing in conference guidebook and Franchise UPDATE Magazine’s special pre-conference showcase (Quarter 3)
  • Presence in the conference print ads, press releases, logo loop, website, email blasts, and signage.
  • e-mailed conference attendee mailing lists (pre- and post-event)

The following materials are required.

1. Sponsor Directory Listing
(Due by 6/25/2010 for inclusion in Franchise UPDATE Magazine Quarter 3 special conference showcase issue. Due by 7/30/2010 for inclusion in conference guidebook)

Sponsor Directory Listing / Logo Upload Form

2. Company Logo
Due by 6/25/2010 for inclusion in Franchise UPDATE Magazine Quarter 3 special conference showcase issue. Due by 7/30/2010 for inclusion in conference guidebook)

      • 4/C
      • High resolution TIFF, EPS, or JPEG

3. Conference Guidebook Ad (Due 7/30/2010)

Sponsor Level Ad Specs & Dimensions
Platinum: 11 1/8" x 8 5/8" with bleed, 10 7/8" x 8 3/8" trim size
Gold: 11 1/8" x 8 5/8" with bleed, 10 7/8" x 8 3/8" trim size

Material Specifications

  • PDF,TIFF, EPS, or JPEG (300 dpi or higher)
  • Full Color, CMYK, 4/C
  • Images and fonts must be embedded
  • Outline all fonts
  • Stuffit or Zip archives acceptable
  • Email for FTP instructions

4. General Session Video Presentation (Due 8/30/2010)

  • Platinum – 5 minute video for the general session
  • Gold – 2 minute video for the general session

5. Exhibitor Display Table (RSVP Due 8/30/10)

Exhibit hall sponsorships include one 6’ table (draped) for your company in the networking area. Table space allocated does not allow for any booths and they will not be permitted. Table tops are welcome but signage on the table or behind it is limited to a total of 6 ft in length and height and 12" in depth. Please note: signage associated with your table cannot obstruct the view of neighboring tables. Banners or signs cannot be hung from hotel walls or ceiling.

If requested, we will provide one easel for a poster (maximum poster size is 30" x 40"). If you would like an easel, please let us know by 9/1/2010.

AUDIO/VISUAL, INTERNET AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Please use Ritz Carlton Shipping and Services Order Form to order these services. Form must be received by September 15. If you need electricity for anything at your table, you will need to fill out this form as electricity will not otherwise be available.

SHIPPING

Please use Ritz Carlton Shipping and Services Order Form to notify the hotel of your shipment. All shipments must be received between September 17 and 21.

ATTENDEE LIST

A pre-conference attendee list will be emailed to you by 9/1/2010. A final list will be emailed to you one week post conference.

If you have any questions about the above, please contact Lyola Shybanova at (800) 289-4232 ext. 210 or lyolas@franchiseupdatemedia.com