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JANUARY 28-30, 2021ILparksconference.com

SPONSORSHIP GUIDE

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESPLATINUM ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY ZONE SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE)$2700Your company gets direct exposure to the conference attendees when they visit the networking/social lounge.

Platinum Engagement Activity Zone Sponsorship Includes:• Exclusive naming rights for the Engagement Activity Zone.• Company and logo prominently displayed in the Engagement Activity Zone.• One premier booth located in the sponsor Exhibit Hall.• Recognition and thank you in the March/April issue of the Illinois Parks & Recreation magazine.• Receipt of attendee registration list at the conclusion of the conference.

DIAMOND SPONSOR(CHOOSE CONFERENCE GIVEAWAY ITEM OR KEYNOTE GENERAL SESSION – EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES)

DIAMOND KEYNOTE GENERAL SESSION SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE)$2500

Diamond Keynote General Session Sponsorship Includes:• One premier booth located in the sponsor Exhibit Hall.• Logo displayed on rotating banner in virtual platform lobby.• Acknowledgement on digital signage throughout the virtual platform.• Recognition and thank you in the March/April issue of the Illinois Parks & Recreation magazine.• Receipt of attendee registration list at the conclusion of the conference.• Sponsor provides 30-45 second video that will be played prior to the keynote general session

promoting their company/product/services.

YOUR BANNER SIGN, KEEP IT AS ONE OR BREAK IT UP INTO SEPARATE TILES

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DIAMOND CONFERENCE GIVEAWAY SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE) $2000Gain attention by proudly displaying your logo on an attendee giveaway along with the conference logo. This highly visible sponsorship continues well after the conference is over with this take-home item. Sponsor supplies/pays for the giveaway item and mails the item directly to the conference attendee. All packaging/postage fees paid for by the sponsor. Mailing database of attendees provided to sponsor.

Diamond Giveaway Sponsorship Includes:• One premier booth located in the sponsor Exhibit Hall.• Logo displayed on rotating banner in virtual platform lobby.• Acknowledgement on digital signage throughout the virtual platform.• Recognition and thank you in the March/April issue of the Illinois Parks & Recreation magazine.• Receipt of attendee registration list at the conclusion of the conference.

GOLD SESSION SPONSOR$1800(20 available)

Gold Session Sponsorship Includes:• One premier booth located in the sponsor Exhibit Hall.• Recognition and thank you in the March/April issue of the Illinois Parks & Recreation magazine.• Receipt of attendee registration list at the conclusion of the conference.• Your company, logo and link are displayed as a sponsor in the session description within the daily

agenda.• Sponsor provides 30-45 second video that will be played prior to a specified conference session.

Conference sessions are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

YOUR COMPANY & LOGO DISPLAYED HERE

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SILVER EXHIBIT HALL SPONSOR$1500

Silver Exhibit Hall Sponsorship Includes:• One standard booth located in the Exhibit Hall.• Recognition and thank you in the March/April issue of the Illinois Parks & Recreation magazine.• Receipt of attendee registration list at the conclusion of the conference.• Company Logo displayed in the specified exhibit hall. Available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

REGISTRATION LISTSStay connected with attendees both pre-and post-conference. These lists can be used as a resourceful marketing tool by sending out information prior to and after the conference.

Early Bird Registration List $100 (as of 1/4/21, will receive by 1/8/21)

Pre-Registration List $150 (as of 1/15/21, will receive by 1/18/21)

Final Registration List $200 (will receive by 2/5/21)

*The database will include the first name, last name, title, agency, and mailing address. Some attendee email addresses may be provided. Attendees will be asked to opt in when registering for the conference to receive email marketing.

YOUR COMPANY & LOGO DISPLAYED HERE

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IMPORTANT DATESFriday, January 8, 2021• Virtual ads/videos received for sponsorships• Receive Early Bird Registration List

Monday, January 18, 2021• Receive Pre- Registration List

Friday, January 22, 2021• Virtual booths need to be completely set up

Thursday, January 28 – Saturday, January 30, 2021• IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Virtual Conference

Friday, February 5, 2021• Receive Final Registration List

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2021 IAPD/IPRA SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTSVIRTUAL CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP FORM

COMPANY NAME____________________________________________________________________________________

AUTHORIZING NAME___________________________________ SIGNATURE____________________________

COMPANY CONTACT________________________________________________________________________________

MAILING ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS_____________________________________ BOOTH #_____________________________________

Check all sponsorships you wish to purchase:

Platinum Engagement Activity Zone Sponsor

Diamond Keynote Sponsor

$2700 SOLD

$2500 SOLD

Diamond Giveaway Sponsor

Gold Session Sponsor

Silver Exhibit Hall Sponsor

$2000 SOLD

$1800

$1500

Registration Lists (check one below)

Early Bird Registration List $100

Pre-Registration List $150

Final Registration List $200

TOTAL SPONSORSHIP(S) $________

PAYMENT INFORMATIONCheck #_________________

Credit Card Visa MasterCard

Cardholder___________________________________________________________Card Number_________________________________________________________Expiration Date______________ Security Code (3-Digit Number)_____________Signature________________________________________________________________Billing Zip Code_________________

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SPONSORSHIP POLICIESSponsorship opportunities are limited and will be awarded on a first paid basis. Unless otherwise provided herein, all listed sponsorship benefits will be met to the extent that payment is received in sufficient time to meet printing, promo on and other deadlines. Otherwise, sponsorship benefits are not guaranteed and will only be met to the best of the ability of IAPD/IPRA. IAPD/IPRA reserves the right to postpone and reschedule the conference for any reason within their sole discretion and to provide sponsorship benefits at that time. In the unlikely event that the conference is cancelled, the sponsor will only be entitled to reimbursement to the extent that IAPD/IPRA receives payment for such sponsorship pursuant to an event cancellation insurance policy, if any. IAPD/IPRA reserves the right to accept or reject all sponsorship offers within their sole discretion.

QUESTIONS, ORDER FORM AND PAYMENTSue TriphahnDirector of Educational Services & ConferencesIllinois Association of Park Districts4476 Sundance CircleHoffman Estates, IL 60192Phone: (847) 496-4449Fax: (847) 496-5246striphahn@ilparks.org

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ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIESLet our readers know that you are exhibiting at the 2021 conference by advertising in IP&Rmagazine. Limited advertising space is available. Put your ad in front of thousands of readers and show your support of the park and recreation industry.

For more information regarding ad placement, please email Todd Pernsteiner, IAPD/IPRA Advertising Representative at todd@pernsteiner.com.

Select your advertising choices and emailcompleted form and ad copy to:

todd@pernsteiner.com

• Full Page - trim size of 8 1/2” x 11”• 1/8” full page bleed size or• 8 5/8” x 11 1/4” full page without bleed - 7” x

10”• 1/2 Page - 3.62” x 10” or 7.50” x 4.88”• 1/3 Page - 2.25” x 10” or 7.50” x 3.25”• 1/4 Page - 3.62” x 4.88” or 7.50” x 2.25”

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Total Cost Per Ad:Total number of ads placed: _______________ Total Contract Amount $ _______________

Contact Information:

Company: _____________________________________________Address: _______________________________________________City/State/Zip: __________________________________________Phone: (____)_______________ Fax: (____)__________________Email: __________________________________________________Company Representative _______________________________

Agreement to AdvertiseBy completing and signing this form, I agree to place advertisements as indicated. I understand that I may change the size and color of my ad without penalty, and that my frequency discount originally agreed to will continue as long as I maintain an advertising schedule that meets the frequency associated with such discount. Should I make cancellations that will change my frequency, I understand that I will be billed the difference between the rate at the frequency originally booked and the rate at the frequency actually achieved. I understand that I will be billed for each ad after the publication of each issue and that the invoice amount is to be remitted within 20 days from the invoice date.

_____________________________________ ____________Signature Date

Check the ad size and rate:Size Color RatesOutside Back Cover $1370 SOLDInside Back Cover $1200Inside Front Cover $1260

B/W Rates Color RatesFull Pg $765 $10851/2 Pg $575 $9001/3 Pg $505 $8351/4 Pg $460 $780

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Advertising DeadlinesEach full four-color issue contains articles written for that issue’s theme, as well as features on a variety of topics.

Issue Theme(s)

Sept/Oct • Leading by Example & Building Better Boards• 2019 Soaring to New Heights Pre-Conference Program

Nov/Dec • Balancing Screen Time with the Benefits of Technology and Nature• 2019 Best of the Best Gala Award Winners

Jan/Feb ‘20 • 2020 Vision: Keep Your Eyes on Your Fitness Prize• Full 2019 Soaring to New Heights Conference Program• 2020 Buyer’s Guide Insert

Note: Themes and issue dates are subject to change. Check the IAPD web site at www.ilparks.org for current information.

2019 Advertising Rates

Black & White Rates

Size 1X Rate 3X Rate 6X Rate

Full Page $765 $720 $6751/2 Page $575 $540 $5151/3 Page $505 $480 $4701/4 Page $460 $430 $410

Full Color Rates

Size 1X Rate 3X Rate 6X Rate

Full Page $1,085 $1,040 $1,0001/2 Page $900 $865 $8351/3 Page $835 $800 $7801/4 Page $780 $745 $725

Full Color Cover Rates (Spaces first come, first serve - based on availability)

Size 1X Rate 3X Rate 6X Rate

Inside Front Cover $1,260 $1,180 $1,110Inside Back Cover $1,200 $1,145 $1,070Back Cover $1,370 $1,280 $1,200

Specialty Insertion & Wrap Rates Four-page printed insert* $1,700Two-page, back-to-back insert* $1,460Cover Over-wrap* Call

Advertising SpecificationsAd Size Dimensions

Full Page Bleed Publication Trim Size: 8.5” x 11” With Bleed: 8.625” x 11.25”

Full Page (No Bleed) 7” x 10”1/2 Page 3.62” x 10” (v); 7.5” x 4.88” (h)1/3 Page 2.25” x 10” (v); 7.5” x 3.25” (h)1/4 Page 3.62” x 4.88” (v); 7.5” x 2.25” (h)

How to AdvertiseTo advertise in IP&R magazine, call advertising sales manager, Todd Pernsteiner at (952) 841-1111 or email info@pernsteiner.com; or, download the 2019 advertising rate card and agreement form at www.bit.ly/2019IPRRateCard.

The magazine of Illinois Association of Park Districts and Illinois Park and Recreation Association

Our readers are members of the Illinois Association of Park Districts or the Illinois Park and Recreation Association – the elected officials and recreation professionals who run the daily operations of the state’s park districts, forest preserves, conservation areas, recreation associations and municipal parks. Combined, our member agencies have total budgets of $2.4 billion!

The Sept/Oct issue features the Pre-Conference guide, and the Jan/Feb issue mails with the entire 2020 Soaring to New Heights Conference guide. Both are great issues to let readers know you’ll be exhibiting at the conference!

For more information, or to reserve your space, contact Todd Pernsteiner at (952) 841-1111 or info@pernsteiner.com.

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