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November 16 & 17, 2017BMO Centre, Calgary, AB
Isn't it Time You Experienced the GISC?
Promote your business with theGreen Industry Show & Conference
Payment Information (GST Reg# 107595530)
Passport Sponsor $300.00 + $15.00 (5% GST) = $315.00 Visa MasterCard
Card Number: _____________________________________ Expiry Date: _______ / _______
Name on Card:________________________ Signature: ______________________________
Email receipt to: ______________________________________________________________
Increase traffic to your boothwith the Passport Program!
2017 Green Industry ShowNovember 16 & 17, 2017 | Calgary, AB
Participation deadline: August 5, 2017
Here’s how it worksEach trade show delegate will receive a•Passport at registration.The passport will list 15 participating exhibitors,•including company logo, booth number andlocation on floor plan. Delegates visit each participating exhibitor to•have their passport book stamped.Completed books can be entered into the draw•for prizes (total value approx. $600.00.)A draw box will be positioned at the trade show•entrance/exit and in the Landscape Albertabooth.Cost to participating exhibitor: $300.00 + GST. •
What you get!Increased traffic to your booth as the Passport•Program specifically directs delegates to yourexhibit.Your company logo and booth number on every•Passport distributed to all delegates. (1000passports printed.)Advertisement featuring participating companies•in the November/December issue of Green forLife Magazine (show guide).
Passport Program signage located at the trade•show entrance displaying participating companynames.Participant sign in booth.•
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Passport program rules:A maximum of fifteen (15) exhibitors•permitted to participate in the Program.Acceptance is on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-•SERVED BASIS. Participating exhibitors must supply•company logo in a timely manner and in aformat suitable for printing (300 ppi. tiff orjpg image — to be emailed to:[email protected]) Company representatives must be in the•booth at all times to stamp passports.
Application must be received by August 5,•2017 to ensure inclusion in the show guide.Passport Program is available to paid•commercial vendors only.Exhibitors are not eligible to collect stamps•from participating sponsors unless theyhave registered for the Conferencesessions.GIS management shall have final decision•on all aspects of the Passport Program.
2017 Green Industry Show Passport Program Application Form
Exhibitor Company:_________________________________________ Booth Number: ______
Contact Name: ________________________________________________________________
Company Address: _____________________________________________________________
City: ________________________ Prov/State: _______ Postal/Zip Code: _________________
Phone: _____________________ Fax:____________________ Cell: ____________________
Email: _______________________________________________________________________
Green for Life Magazine Official Show Guide
This edition of the Green For LifeMagazine is published a fewweeks prior to the annual GreenIndustry Show & Conference,which takes place everyNovember.
This issue lists all of the show’sexhibitors and the key productsthey sell and distribute. It alsocontains a complete guide to theeducational conference andrelated events.
1500 copies are printed with 1000distributed to the ornamentalhorticultural sector in advance andthe balance provided on-site, freeof charge to conference and tradeshow delegates. This is a uniqueopportunity to reach a verytargeted audience.
Advertising Closing Date:September 29, 2017
Landscape Alberta members receive a 15% discount on all ad rates.
PoliciesWe reserve the right to refuse, cancel or edit advertising. Payment terms are net 30 days. Invoice andtear sheets sent after publication.
Production feesCharges apply for ad creation, client-ordered alterations to produce artwork, re-sizing non-standard ads,ads not print ready and other design services. Rates are $40.00 per hour, 1/2 hr minimum.
Placement RequestAd placement will be based on program content, printing layout requirements and will be at thediscretion of the publisher. With the exception of covers, no guarantee is given as to placement location.
SAMPLE
Outside Back Cover $1,354.00
Inside Front/Back Cover $1,295.00
Double Page Spread $1,798.00
Full Page Colour $1,160.00
Inside 1/2 Page Colour $840.00
Inside 1/2 Page B/W $545.00
Inside 1/3 Page Colour $616.00
Inside 1/3 Page B/W $454.00
Inside 1/4 Page Colour $505.00
Inside 1/4 Page B/W $392.00
Ad Size InchesCovers 8.75” x 11.25”
Full Page 7.5” x 10”
1/2 Page Vertical 3.583” x 10”
1/2 Page Horizontal 7.5” x 4.83”
1/2 Page Island 4.83” x 7”
1/3 Page Vertical 2.33” x 10”
1/3 Page Horizontal 7.5” x 3.33
1/3 Page Island 4.83” x 4.83”
1/4 page 3.58” x 4.83
Contact Erynn to book your advertising [email protected]
ADVERTISING & SPONSORSHIPOPPORTUNITIES
Conference Attendee Portfolio* Exclusive........................$500.00 + materialsConference portfolios are provided to allconference delegates and features sponsorlogo on the front cover. Sponsor to supply 500portfolios. Also allows the sponsor to supply aone-page insert. Portfolios and insert must besupplied to GISC three (3) weeks before event.(Previous year’s sponsor has first-right-of-refusal).
Workshop/Speaker SessionNon-exclusive ..................................$300.00Exclusive ..........................................$600.00Room Sponsor (all sessions for 1 day) .....$1200.00Promote your company while supportingleading-edge industry education. Choose fromworkshops and sessions that are specificallytarget the different sectors of our industry:landscape, arborist, greenhouse, gardencentre or nursery. Sponsor has theopportunity to introduce the speaker and todisplay promotional material in the room.
Notepads & Pens*Exclusive ..........................................$600.00For maximum marketing impact, put yourcorporate identity right into the hands ofconference delegates for use both during theconference and back at the office. Sponsor tosupply approx. 500 notepads & 500 pens.(Previous year’s sponsor has first-right-of-refusal).
Continental BreakfastNon-exclusive ..................................$500.00Continental breakfast and mid-morning snackfor conference delegates is one of the mostappreciated features at the conference!(Includes coffee, tea, juice and a selection ofbaked goods).
Morning Coffee SponsorNon-exclusive ................................$1000.00There is nothing conference delegatesappreciate more than starting the day with acup or two of coffee ir tea. Get the jump onyour competition by providing this muchappreciated morning pick-me-up!
Lanyards*Exclusive ........................................$1500.00Capture the attention of hundreds asattendees wear your company name aroundtheir necks and are seen throughout theentire event. This marketing item will be givento each attendee when they pick up theirbadge. Sponsor to supply approximately 1500lanyards. Unused lanyards will be returned.(Previous year’s sponsor has first-right-of-refusal).
Shuttle Bus*Exclusive ..........................................$500.00Promote your company to attendees,exhibitors and the general public who arestaying at the official event hotel. Yourcompany logo will appear on lobby signagepromoting the shuttle service during theentire event plus the opportunity to providepromotional and or hospitality items toshuttle riders.
Promotion PartnerNon-exclusiveCross-promotion opportunity! We willpromote your company as a GISC sponsor onthe show website in exchange for placing ourGISC ad in your industry publication. Pleasecontact us for details.
Internet Promotion Drive people to your website and encouragethem to find out more about the show. Wewill send you a promotional banner (button)to put on your website and in your emails.Invite your customers to visit your booth atthe GISC by including a PDF of the discounttrade show ticket with your outgoing emailsor even pay your customers admission with acustom ticket. (GISC exhibitors and LandscapeAlberta members only)
Create Your Own SponsorshipHave a great idea for a sponsorship that youdon’t see on this list? Would you like thepower to design your own? Contact us aboutyour idea and we will do our best toaccommodate. Call today! 1-800-378-3198.
*For exclusive sponsorships, the previousyear’s sponsor has first-right-of-refusal until apre-determined date.Note: GST will be addedto all prices.
Registration Kickboards Exclusive ........................................$2000.00Be the first exhibitor to welcome the hun-dreds of attendees visiting the Green IndustryShow! Your company logo and custom brand-ing will be prominently displayed on all three(3) registration kickboards with your keymessaging. Ensure your marketing messageand call to action is front of mind as delegatesenter the tradeshow floor.
Carpet StickersSemi-exclusive (max. 3 participants) .......$1000.00One of the most visible opportunities at theshow, a custom carpet sticker, will easilycapture the attention of retailers and leadthem directly to your booth. This opportunityincludes the placement of up to three (3),2’ x 2’ stickers, with one (1) at the mainentrance to the trade show floor and theother two (2) at key intersections throughoutthe show. Artwork is subject to GISC approvaland includes production costs.
Delegate Carry Bags*Exclusive ........................................$1500.00Imagine your company name on hundreds ofshow bags! Show bags will be made availableto all attendees as they enter the trade show.Sponsor to supply and be responsible forrestocking display racks. Sponsor may handout bags as delegates enter the trade center.(Previous year’s sponsor has first-right-of-refusal).
Wi-Fi SponsorExclusive ........................................$6000.00Set up a Wi-Fi hotspot – tradeshow attendeeslove few things more than free internet!Provide them with a Wi-Fi hotspot and usethe login screen as another spot to displayyour logo.
Job BoardExclusive ..........................................$500.00As a staple of the GISC, the on-site Job Boardprovides career opportunities and HRsolutions for the industry. Job listings will alsobe available to view on the GISC website,when submitted before the deadline. The JobBoard will be located at the entrance to thetrade show, Hall C.
Hydration Stations/Water CoolersExclusive ..........................................$500.00Make an impact and reinforce your companyimage during the trade show by having yourcompany logo displayed on water coolers (2)in the tradeshow hall. Sponsor has option tosupply cups with company logo.
Hanging Aisle BannersSemi-exclusive ........................................................(max. 2 participants) ................$2000.00 4 banners Exclusive ........................$3500.00 9 banners Sponsorship of the hanging aisle bannerslocated in the trade show hall. Opportunity tocreate custom graphics to be prominently dis-played at the beginning of each aisle. Graphicsto be provided by the sponsor. Your companyname/logo will be on display throughout theshow every time visitors look up. Showmanagement will arrange for the 4 or 9overhead signs; you simply supply your logoto be imprinted on all sides of the signs.
Cell Phone Charging StationExclusive ........................................$3000.00A branded charging station located in a hightraffic area. Solve a problem for showattendees and enjoy a captive audience.
Passport ProgramNon-Exclusive, exhibitors only ................$300.00Extend your presence and drive buyers toyour booth! Sponsor logo is printed on apassport card and distributed to attendeesat registration. Attendees must visit allparticipating exhibitors to have their passportvalidated and then deposited in the draw boxto be included in the prize drawing. Maximum15 exhibitors. (Participants listed on specialsignage and in Show Guide. Full details onreverse).
Sponsors are recognized onevent signage, in the GISC event
program and in Green for Lifemagazine.
(Subject to date of agreement. Some exceptions apply).
Contracts must be in place by July 15, 2017 to meet all
publication deadlines.
2017 Sponsorship OpportunitiesPromote your company by taking advantage of these corporate exposure opportunities.
TRADESHOW SPONSORSHIPS
Please contact: 1-800-378-3198Valerie Stobbe, ext 103
Erynn Watson, [email protected]
CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIPS PAIRED SPONSORSHIPS
ConferenceProgram Advertising
12,500 copies printed and distributed tolandscape contractors, greenhouseoperators, garden centre buyers,nursery growers, landscape architects,municipal agencies, and parksdepartments
The conference program contains acomplete guide to the educationalworkshops & sessions, includinginformation on speakers, the schedule,exhibitor list and related events.
Space is limited book by July 7, 2017to reserve your spot!
SAMPLE
Rates starting at $561.00Landscape Alberta members save 15%
on print advertising
Ad Location # Available Ad Size Regular Rate Member RateBack Cover 1 5” w x 4.75” h $1366.00 $1161.00Inside front/back cover 2 5.5” w x 8.5” h $1030.00 $875.00Inside Full Page 2 5” w x 8” h $943.00 $801.00Inside Half Page 3 5” w x 3.875” h $660.00 $561.00
YES! Please reserve my advertising space in the GISC Program
Ad size: □ Full Page □ Half Page □ Inside Cover □ Back Cover & front logo
Colour: All ads will be printed in colour
Company: ___________________________________________________________________ Contact: ____________________________________________________________________Address: ____________________________________________________________________City/Town: __________________________ Province: ______ Postal Code: ______________Telephone: ______________________________________ Email :______________________________________________________________________Upon receipt of this form, an Advertising Contract will be sent to the address above for your authorization. Ad spacewill be confirmed on return of the signed contract.
Email your completed form to: [email protected] Watson, Landscape Alberta @ 780-489-1991 ext 104
Print Production Artwork SpecificationsArtwork supplied by clients to be produced according to the following specifications::
Electronic layout and pre-press are in Windows platform utilizing Quark Xpress.•Digital files must be in PDF or TIFF format at 300 dpi resolution. Files must have fonts embedded.•Logos must be submitted as TIFF or JPEG at 300 dpi.•Ads not print ready will be charged production fees. •Faxed copies will not be accepted.•Proofs supplied for review and signature. A signed proof is required to proceed to press.•The publisher is not responsible for colour reproduction on supplied advertising.•
If you are unsure about the format options, please contact Kyla Hardon at 780-489-1991 ext 106.Artwork can be emailed to [email protected].
