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AAWCThe Official Meeting Site of the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care
The Symposium on Advanced Wound Care
SPRING
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
April 29–May 3, 2015HENRY B. GONZALEZ CONVENTION CENTER
SAN ANTONIO, TX
SAWCSPRING.COM
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You’ve decided to exhibit at the 2015 SAWC Spring/WHS. Now it’s time to set your company apart from the competition. Whether you’re a new company hoping to increase awareness or an industry veteran looking to re-energize sales or build awareness, we will customize a sponsorship package to help you achieve your company’s marketing goals. Identify your primary goals and select the sponsorships for you. 2015 SAWC Spring/WHS sponsorship opportunities fulfill a variety of marketing objectives:
launching a new product, building your brand, differentiating your company, driving booth traffic, and more. Simply identify your company’s goals and SAWC Spring/WHS will help you select the sponsorships that fulfill those goals. On behalf of 2015 SAWC Spring/WHS, we are pleased to offer you the sponsorship opportunities you’ll see on the following pages. Only companies exhibiting with 2015 SAWC Spring/WHS will have the opportunity to also participate as sponsors.
2015 Sponsorship and Marketing Opportunities
Sponsorships are an excellent way to enhance product
awareness, drive more traffic to your booth, and increase lead
and revenue generation.the symposium on advanced wound care
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Your support of the educational program and other approved opportunities will increase your brand awareness while supporting the educational goals of the SAWC Spring/WHS 2015. Each sponsor is recognized in publications, signs, and a variety of other high-exposure ways during the SAWC Spring/WHS 2015. Outlined herein is a list of the available sponsorship opportunities. If you would like to propose an idea that is not listed, simply call your sales representative.
—sawc industry supported symposia —social events and functions —additional sponsorships
in this prospectus, you’ll find information on the following opportunities:
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SAWC Industry-Supported SymposiaCompanies have the ability to support a limited number of symposia at breakfast, lunch, or dinner meetings during SAWC Spring/WHS 2015. Opportunities are limited and subject to availability.
industry-supported symposiameeting schedule
Breakfast Symposium:Friday, May 1, 2015Saturday, May 2, 2015
Lunch Symposium:Thursday, April 30, 2015
Dinner Symposium:Wednesday, April 29, 2015
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symposia
Industry-Supported Symposia benefits include the following: � A 1.5-hour presentation during each symposium (including time for questions from the audience)
� Listing on the SAWC website and in regular email messages to all pre-registered attendees
� Meeting room at the convention center
� Signage announcing each symposium at the SAWC registration desk
� Collection of attendee tickets and scanned badges at the door
� Acknowledgement of support in the SAWC Syllabus
� Design and printing of invitations
� Online registration
� On-site registration and meeting management
� Food and beverage consisting of a plated meal. Desserts for lunches and dinners are included.
� Audiovisual, including PowerPoint and microphones
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poster galaThe poster gala celebrates the latest research presented at the 2015 SAWC Spring/WHS and promotes continued exploration and innovation in wound care. All attendees are invited to the event to network and have fun while enjoying cocktails and appetizers. The sponsoring company will receive a banner, signage at food and drink stations, and recognition in the syllabus book.
Social Event and Function
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cyber café The sponsoring company’s logo will be displayed on computer screens within the cyber café and integrated in the cyber café structure. The sponsor also will be recognized in the syllabus book.
guest room key cardsPut your company’s message right in attendees’ hands. Have your company’s message included on guest room key cards at the Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, and Hilton Palacio del Rio. This puts your company at the top of attendees’ minds throughout the conference.
new product showcaseIf you are a new company or your product was never showcased at SAWC Spring/WHS 2014 or prior you qualify. Contact your HMP sales representative.
attendee room mirror clingThis sponsorship opportunity puts your brand on a cling that will adhere to the bathroom mirror in all attendee hotel rooms at the Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, and Hilton Palacio del Rio. This sponsorship guarantees your company’s logo is one of the first and last things attendees see each day they attend the SAWC Spring/WHS. Your company will be responsible for providing ad copy for the clings.
aisle signsThe sponsoring company will have its logo on each of the aisle signs that hang in the exhibit hall. The sponsor also will receive recognition in the syllabus book.
Additional Sponsorships
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badge holdersHang your company name and logo on all 2015 SAWC Spring/WHS attendees. Badge holders are distributed at registration and are an extremely visible sponsorship opportunity. Attendees must wear badge holders at all times to be admitted to conference sessions and the exhibit hall.
meter boards A series of eight vertical signs, each standing 2 meters tall, will display your marketing message while leading attendees to the conference sessions. Placed in highly trafficked areas in the convention center, the signs will be viewed by all attendees as they walk to and from educational sessions.
window graphicsDisplay your brand or message using the panel windows of the convention center. This high-traffic area will provide the ultimate exposure for your organization. Full or partial sponsorships available.
schedule at a glanceA schedule at a glance with the company logo will be inserted in the 2015 SAWC Spring/WHS attendee bags. Attendees will use this schedule at a glance to find session names and locations throughout the conference. The participating company will be recognized on the printed schedule at a glance as well as on schedule at a glance signage situated throughout the convention center.
poster sessionsTwo scheduled poster sessions give attendees the opportunity to meet the authors of the many posters presented at the 2015 SAWC Spring/WHS. The sponsoring company will receive a banner above the entrance to the poster session, signage at the breakfast station, and recognition in the syllabus book.
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registration countersThe sponsoring company’s logo will be prominently displayed on the registration counters. Every attendee will see the logo when checking in and picking up conference materials.
table stickersArt materials from the sponsoring company will cover the tables that line the hallway leading to the educational sessions. The graphics will be seen by attendees each time they walk to and from the sessions, and while sitting at the tables during breaks.
poster abstract bookThe poster abstract book includes abstracts and author information for all posters on display at the 2015 SAWC Spring/WHS . Attendees use the book to review abstracts and decide which posters they would like to visit. The sponsoring company will receive a full page, 4-color ad in the abstract and will be able to highlight up to 10 posters of its choice. hotel room dropAttendees staying at the host hotel will receive a hotel room drop bag the first night of the conference including items from sponsored companies. Your company's logo will be included on the front of the bag with the other sponsors and one piece of literature, sample, or promotional material will be included in the bag.
bag insertThe SAWC Spring/WHS bag insert allows a limited number of promotional flyers and items to be included in each conference registration bag, given free to every attendee. Attendees value the contents of their bags, which include the syllabus book, exhibition guide, and much more. Make sure your company is among these key conference materials.
footprints/floor decalsA trail of printed footprints/floor decals will lead attendees through the convention center. The footprints are designed to spread the sponsoring company’s marketing message and bring clinicians one step closer to using your products and services. Show management will print and place the footprints/floor decals.
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hanging banner at convention centerEnsure your company’s brand is seen as attendees walk to conference sessions and network in the convention center halls by hanging your banner in these prime locations. This opportunity includes labor to install and dismantle banners. Creative is the responsibility of the purchasing company. (Several locations available — ask about discounts for multiple purchases.)
gobos, hotel, and convention centerA custom gobo will project a lighted image of the sponsoring company’s logo in highly visible locations at the host hotel and convention center. Attendees will see the design every time they walk through the hotel on their ways to the convention center.
woundopoly gameA Monopoly-like game board with the company logo will be inserted into the 2015 SAWC Spring/WHS attendee bags. Attendees will visit sponsors’ booths to complete their game boards and enter a prize drawing. Each participating company will receive a WOUNDOPOLY sign with its company logo for its booth and recognition at the conference registration desk.
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advertising in exhibition guideThe 2015 SAWC Spring/WHS Exhibition Guide is an outstanding opportunity for your company to reinforce its visibility at the show. As the official directory to companies exhibiting at SAWC Spring/WHS, more than 2,200 attendees will use the guide when deciding which companies to visit and determining where they can be found. It includes valuable information such as floor plans, company descriptions, and contact information. Advertising in the exhibition guide will ensure that your company is not overlooked.
static signs in convention centerThe convention center has several locations designed to display your brand throughout the show. Premium locations have been selected to maximize brand exposure.
72% of SAWC Spring/WHS attendees visited the exhibit hall all three days!
93% of SAWC Spring/WHS attendees are involved in the decision making process for their facilty!
“No other wound care meeting attracts more clinicians each year!”
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sawc spring/whs 2015 website bannerOver 85% of attendees registered for 2014 through the SAWC Spring/WHS website. It is consistently advertised through all four of our wound care journals — Ostomy Wound Management, WOUNDS, Today’s Wound Clinic, and Podiatry Today — which increases traffic to the SAWC Spring/ WHS site.
branding boxesArt materials from the sponsoring company will cover the lighted boxes in the exhibit hall or branding cube boxes outside the hall. The graphics will be seen by attendees each time they walk to and from the sessions or in the exhibit hall at the main food & beverage stations.
cell phone charging unitsThe SAWC Cell Phone Charging Units give attendees a convenient and quick option for charging their cell phones while on site at the conference. These units can be branded with your company advertisement on the front and a video (includes audio/video up to 5 minutes long), which will loop throughout the 3 conference days. With 18 charging cables available, the Go Charge Units offer a fast charge for all types of cell phones and allow attendees to see your advertisement/video to visit your booth in the exhibit hall. Cost includes production of marketing message and set-up of video on 2 units. Placement in two high traffic areas.
escalator graphicsTalk about messaging on the move. As attendees come and go on the escalators, your logo will be immediately in their sights for the duration of SAWC Spring/WHS. Placed on a runner located between the two ecalators, your brand will receive unparalleled exposure.
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sawc spring conference mobile appSAWC Spring’s Conference Mobile App will allow attendees to have mobile access to conference activities by a simple touch of their smartphone. As a sponsor, your company will be promoted on the front splash page as well as on the top in the tool/search bar. You will receive an active first button (company logo) linking to your website, 2 scheduled push notifications during the show, and promo popups highlighting your company and promoting your website/booth number on the home screen.
Educational GrantsTake advantage of the opportunity to provide wound care clinicians with valuable education by supporting certified CME/CE sessions at the 2015 SAWC Spring/WHS meeting. Your company can sponsor the opening general session (the premier session, held after the opening ceremony), or any of the general or concurrent educational sessions. Session topics are detailed in the Preliminary SAWC Spring/WHS Attendee Brochure.
A company supporting a concurrent, general, or opening general session will be acknowledged in the 2015 SAWC Spring/WHS attendee brochure, the agenda on the SAWC Spring/WHS website, the SAWC Spring/WHS syllabus, onsite signage, meter boards, and course materials.
For more information on session grants, please download the NACCME form at sawcspring.com.
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2015 SAWC/WHS Sponsorship OpportunitiesAll sponsorships are exclusive to one company unless otherwise noted.
social event and function SAWC Poster Gala co-sponsored $9,000 sole-sponsored $18,000
additional sponsorship items Cyber Café $25,000
Key Cards $25,000
Aisle Signs $20,000
Badge Holders/Neck Wallets $20,000
1M Boards in the Hallway $20,000
Schedule at a Glance with 2–3 Sign Blow-Ups on Site $19,000
Attendee Room Mirror Cling (not limited to one sponsor) $18,000
Footprint decals in Convention Center $18,000
Window Graphics $9,000+
Poster Session $15,000
Abstract Book $17,500
Registration Counters $15,000
SAWC Mobile App $15,000
Table Stickers $15,000
Banner in Convention Center (multiple options available) (not limited to one sponsor) $10,000–$40,000
Cell Phone Charging Unit $8,000–$10,000
Gobos in Hotel and Convention Center $8,500
Product Showcase $7,500
Woundopoly (limited to 9–12 companies) $6,000
SAWC Bag Insert (not limited to one sponsor) $5,000
Hotel Room Drop (not limited to one sponsor) $3,000
SAWC Website Banner (per month/not limited to one sponsor) $2,000
Ad in Exhibit Guide (not limited to one sponsor) $2,000
Branding Boxes $10,000–$12,000
Escalator Graphics $10,000
Static Signs in Convention Center $15,000
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return toAttention: Kristi ShellyHMP Communications83 General Warren Blvd., Suite 100Malvern, PA 19355Phone: 800-237-7285 | Fax: 610-560-0501
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Jeremy Bowden VP, Group Publisher 610-560-4154 [email protected]
Kristen Membrino Publisher/National Sales Manager 610-560-4175 [email protected]
Jeff Cieszkowski National Sales Manager 610-560-4198 [email protected]
Brian Hill Sales Associate 610-560-4158 [email protected]
97% of SAWC Spring attendees found exhibitor's products/services to be of value for work/patient care responsibilities
Contact your HMP Communications Sales Representative.
Book your exhibit or sponsorship opportunity today!
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