Your Place to Shine!Be a Leader at the World’s Premier Conference

For International Content Pros

Sponsor the 7th Annual CMS ExpoLearning & Business Conference

Hosted by the CMS Association

May 14th, 15h and 16th

Hilton Orrington HotelEvanston, Illinois

CMS Expo Mission:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

“Shine the spotlight on the world’sleading CMSs and the people who use them.”

Where the Action IsYou’re invited to sponsor CMS Expo, and take a leadership role in this important annual learning event! Created to empower CMS users with honest answers, rock-solid advice, CMS Expo brings together many of the world’s most trusted experts to deliver real-world answers on the most pressing needs facing today’s businesses, non-profits, educators and government units.

As a sponsor, this is your chance to connect to a whole new generation of fast-moving business leaders, searching to do more with today’s new breed of CMSs, the tools and teams that drive them.

CMS Expo is where all roads in the growing content community converge: content marketers, social medians and content strategists, creatives and technologists, C-Level leaders and front-line users.

Today’s new breed of CMS developers are being pushed harder and faster than ever to constantly sharpen and re-engineer their tools to meet a crushing demand for more efficient, social, responsive, agile solutions. CMS Expo brings diverse people together under one roof to learn, collaborate and meet those challenges.

You’re invited to sponsor CMS Expo and connect to the growing CMS community.

Recent AttendeesABC SupplyAccuraty SolutionsAcorn Growth PartnersAdco AdvertisingAIIM AssociationAlcatel LucentAllen County GovernmentAmerican College of SurgeonsAmericanEagle.comAOE MediaArc Technology GroupAssn of Municipal AdministratorsAT&T Government SolutionsAustin, Texas (city of)Ball State UniversityBCS Financial CorpBig Blue MooseBishop Chatard High SchoolBlue Door ConsultingBoone County, MissouriBoulder ImagingBureau of Internet AccessibilityCentral Midwest District UUACharter SoftwareChicago, Illinois (city of)Chicago Office of TourismChicago Public SchoolsChicago RTAChildrens ChoiceCNP IntegrationsColorado State UniversityCommonPlacesContextual CorporationConsumer Knowledge NetworkDePaul UniversityDesign Asociates GroupDeVries DevelopmentDigital Clarity GroupEla Area Public LibraryEllisLabEvanston Chamber of CommerceEvanston, Illinois (city of)Exclaim!ExelonFlorida State Fair AuthorityFoodbank of the Rio GrandeGreat Books Foundation

Green Valley Education AgencyGrouponHeritage EnterprisesHigher Learning CommissionHighjump SoftwareHilco InternationalIndiana UniversityINCCRRAISite DesignIntermatic ManufacturingJacobs EnergyJohn Birch SocietyKavli InstituteKitchens.comKlearSkyLatin Press PublishersLullabotLynda.comMetro Area CorporationMarkTime MediaMadison, Wisconsin (city of)Maui AdmenMedill College / Northwestern UniversityMicrosoft - Emerging Business TeamMid-South Community CollegeMinnesota Pollution ControlMississippi State UniversityMoberly Area Community CollegeMorraine Valley Community College National InstrumentsNeiger DesignNeural NetworksNiles High School District 219North Carolina Farm BureauNorthern TrustNorthwestern UniversityNorthwestern Memorial HospitalOmaha, Nebraska (city of)OrbitsOrchestrate HealthcareOSI PharmaceuticalsPeer One HostingPeotone School District 207PlayboyQuorimRodeo HoustonRon Hutchrat Ministries

Rutgers UniversitySailfish WebSam Adams AllianceSchofield MediaScore AdvertisingSears HoldingsServerSide, IncSinglehopSheridan CollegeSloanSourcebooks PublishingSouthern Illinois UniversitySpacelabSpine HealthSt. Louis Area FoodbankSUA InsuranceTaylor UniversityTechnology AdvisorsTeleAccessThe Amen SolutionTime Inc.Trinidad State Junior CollegeTrico CorporationTrinity Christian CollegeUniversity of AlaskaUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of IowaUniversity of IllinoisUniversity of KansasUniversity of WisconsinUtah Valley UniversityUrban DriftwoodWashington County School DistrictWaukesha County Technical CollegeWeb InternationalWeidmann Electrical TechnologyWellesley Centers For WomenWestern Oklahoma State CollegeWolak EnterprisesWoodwing USAWorldbookXeno MediaWillow Creek ChurchYuma CountyZemantaZeus Creative Group

The Numbers★ Attendees: 375-425★ Speakers: 60-70★ Exhibitors: 45-55★ Industry Media & Analysts: 5-10

Attendee Profile★ Corporate Business: 14%★ Mid-Tier Business: 32%★ Education: 21%★ Entrepreneurs: 19%★ Government: 14%

★ Seeking New CMS: 32%★ Loyal to Current CMS: 60%★ New Users: 8%

★ Men: 64%★ Women: 36%

Business Decision Makers★ C-Level Leaders★ Business Owners★ IT Managers★ Marketers★ Consultants

Content Creators★ Writers & Editors★ Designers and UX Pros★ Bloggers & Curators★ Podcasters★ Musicians & Filmmakers

Technologists★ Site & App Developers★ Administrators★ Integrators★ Front-End Developers

All members of the Content Team come together at CMS Expo: decision-makers of all-sized companies, designers and developers, writers, marketers, strategists, researchers, academics, analysts, tech evangelists and industry media.

Audience Profile

Diamond SponsorIn addition to the prestige of lead sponsor, diamonds reach the broadest audience with a presentation session, exclusive host to an all-attendee special event, twice the exhibit space, and a mainstage presence.

$12,500. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gold SponsorIn addition to the benefits of Silver level, Gold Sponsors get more exposure with a presentation session, prominent booth space, additional conference registrations and Expo passes, and more prominence in CMS Expo advertising and promotions.

$7,500. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Silver SponsorGet excellent value with an exhibit booth, a marquee banner, attendee access, two conference registrations, meals, plus advertising in the CMSX Program Book.

$3,500

See the Sponsor Grid for all benefits.

CMS ShowcaseWhere CMSs Shine!With over a thousand CMSs on the market, it’s a challenge for CMSs to stand out from the rest. CMS Expo was designed to meet that challenge, helping CMSs get thier message out and gain market traction.It’s right in our mission statement:

“Shine the spotlight on the world’s leading CMSs and the people who use them.”

Showcase CMSs are the stars of CMS Expo! CMS Expo is the place where Founders, Partners and Users come together to showcase their CMSs for all to see. At CMS Expo, Showcase CMSs get booth space, two registrations, participation in our CMS Comparison Panels, moderated by leading industry analysts; plus print advertising, inclusion on the published agenda, regular blog posts and extensive social marketing.

Plus, each participating CMS is included in the prestigious CMSA Spotlight Awards, spotlighting today’s top CMS Sites, CMS Apps and talented teams of designers, developers and marketers.

CMS Expo helps Showcase CMSs stand out from the crowd to gain exposure and support leading up to, during, and long after the event itself.

See Sponsor Grid for benefits.

$5,500

Showcase CMSs subject to approval.

Recent SponsorsAccrisoft Acquity GroupAcquiaAgility CMSAIIMAll Things DigitalAlluent GroupAmeex TechnologyArc Technology GroupBlackMeshBlue RiverChicago’s North Shore CVBCityTechCloud CMSCM ProsCMS CriticCMS MarketCMS MythCMS ReportCMS WireCoffee GroupCoLab EvanstonCommerce GuysContennaContextual Corp‘corePHP’Crew DesignsDePaul UniversityDigital Clarity GroupDotNetNuke CorporationDuo ConsultingDrupalEasyBlogElectric EaselECM PlusEnfold SystemsEvanston, IllinoiseZ SystemsF3 StudiosFierce CMGreenCanyonJannon HilliDevAffiliateiJoomla.comImpressCMSIncubator Innovation Center

JomSocialLiferayLullabotMailChimpMarlboro CollegeMicrosoftMidphase HostingMODXMovable TypeMura CMSNext PrinciplesOpen Source CMS SupportOpen Source Support DeskOSMobiOS TrainingPalantirPaper Tower DesignPerforce ChroniclePhase2TechnologyPixelPraisePowerDNNPlexiCloudPlone FoundationPyro CMSRackspace HostingReadWrite WebRochen HostingRocketThemeSalvus AlertingSDR NewsSimplWebSitecoreSiteGround HostingSoftWeb SolutionsSpeckyboyStandingCloudSourceCoastTelerikTERMINALFOURTrellon SoftwareTYPO3UmbracoVPS.netWeever AppsWiredTreeWondercode

Recent Showcase CMSs:

Special Events!Sure, CMS Expo keeps everyone engaged with learning sessions, panels and more, but we like to show everyone a good time too! CMS Expo’s Special Events give folks a great venue to relax, unwind and connect.

Sponsors can be the "host of the party" at one of our Special Events. The best part?Special Events are planned, promoted and staffed, all you have to do is show up!

Meetup Monday Night - Welcome party for CMS Expo participants, plus it’s open to all members of a CMS User Group!

North by Northwestern Night - Night out on the town with live entertainment. An homage to Austin’s “South by Southwest!”

CMS Connection: Business After Hours - It’s a great way to make new connections, and the open bar doesn’t hurt either!

CMSA Spotlight Awards Celebration - The best of the best in the industry get the kudos they deserve!

Gotta Have It Gadget Giveaway - With tens of thousands of dollars in winnings, you’ve got everyone’s attention on day three!

Note: Diamond Sponsors get first choice of which Special Event to claim as their own, but after that, it’s first come, first serve...

CMS Expo Sponsor GridFeature Exhibitor Silver CMS Showcase Gold Diamond

Mainstage Podium Logo Yes

Logo on Attendee Goodie Bag Yes

Mainstage Welcome Address Yes

Special Event Sponsor Yes

Program Book Front Cover Yes

CMS Comparison Panel Participation Yes

CMSA Spotlight Awards Entry Yes

Your Logo On the Welcome Slideshow Yes Yes

Demo Session Presentation Yes Yes

Logo on CMS Expo Poster Yes Yes Yes

Newsletter Mentions Yes Yes Yes

Regular Guest Blog Posts Yes Yes Yes

Live Mentions From Mainstage Yes Yes Yes

Vertical Banner in High Traffic Areas Yes Yes Yes (2)

Marquee Banner in Main Hall 4' x 2' 8’ x 4’ 8' x 4' 12' x 4'

Speakers' Dinner Tickets (invitation) 1 1 2 4

Logo on CMS Expo Site Yes Yes Yes Yes

Program Book Print Ad 1/2 Page BW 1/2 Page Color Full Page Color Full Page Color

Mailing List Usage (via 3rd party) 1 1 2 3

Exhibit Space 6’ Table 8’ x 8’ Booth 8’ x 8’ Booth 8’ x 8’ Booth Double Booth

Exhibit Hall Level 2nd Floor 2nd & 9th 2nd & 9th 9th Floor 9th Floor

Business Profile on CMS Connection Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Conference Registrations 1 2 2 4 6

Exhibit Hall-Only Passes 2 2 4 8 10

Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks & Socials Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Industry Media Contact List Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

“Goodie Bag” Promo Item Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Attendee Access on CMS Connection Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Directory Listing in Program Book Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Price $2,500 $3,500 $5,500 $7,500 $12,500

Additional Marketing OptionsItem Description Price

Must be a sponsor or exhibitor, unless noted with *Must be a sponsor or exhibitor, unless noted with *

Additional Exhibitor Space Display space on 2nd floor - includes 6’ table & 2 chairs $2,500

Kiosk Exhibitor Space* 4’ x 4’ display space - ideal for unmanned demos, etc $2,000

Demo Room Rental Daily rental rate for boardroom (seats up to 20 - ideal for demos) $2,000

One Hour Demo Session Demonstration learning session $1,000

Conference Registrations Discounted Price For Showcase CMSs, Sponsors & Exhibitors $599

Exhibit Hall-Only Passes Discounted Price For Exhibit Hall-Only Passes $25

Goodie Bag Item Insert* Insert a giveaway or literature for all attendees $250

Prize Giveaway at Podium Provide a high-value giveaway, photo opp & announcement $300

Ice Cream Sponsor Your logo on a “bellyband” circling all ice cream treats (per day) $350

Coffee Break Sponsor* Your logo on a standard, near all snacks and coffee (all 3 days) $750

Vertical Banner Space* Retractable banner, placed in high-traffic area in Expo Hall $350

Marquee Banner Space* 8’ x 4’ horizontal banner space $450

Official Lanyard Sponsor Your logo on official CMS Expo lanyard (great for photos & more) $3,500

Hotel Key Card Your logo on hotel key card sleeve $2,500

Mainstage Entertainment Sponsor Exclusive band sponsor for live entertainment in Main Hall $4,500

Special Event Sponsorships (**reserved for Diamond sponsors first choice)Special Event Sponsorships (**reserved for Diamond sponsors first choice)

Meetup Monday Night Sponsor** Pre-event welcome party & meetups for all participants $7,500

CMS Connection Business After Hours Business mixer for all participants on Day One $8,500

North By Northwestern Night Sponsor** Downtown Evanston mixer on Day Two $7,500

Gotta Have It Gadget Giveaway Sponsor** Wrap-up event to cap off CMS Expo on Day Three $7,500

CMSA Spotlight Awards Sponsor Your logo on all Spotlight Awards Celebration promotions $7,500

Advertising Opportunities:

Quarter Page Black & White Ad* Print ad in the 2013 CMS Expo Program Book $275

Quarter Page Color Ad* Print ad in the 2013 CMS Expo Program Book $350

Half Page Black & White Ad* Print ad in the 2013 CMS Expo Program Book $550

Half Page Color Ad* Print ad in the 2013 CMS Expo Program Book $700

Full Page Black & White Ad* Print ad in the 2013 CMS Expo Program Book $1,100

Full Page Color Ad* Print ad in the 2013 CMS Expo Program Book $1,400

2013 Order Form For All Showcase CMSs, Sponsors & ExhibitorsFill out this order form and return it with payment to CMS Association Inc, via mail, fax or email.

CHOOSE YOUR SPONSORSHIP OPTION:CHOOSE YOUR SPONSORSHIP OPTION:CHOOSE YOUR SPONSORSHIP OPTION:

☐ CMS Showcase $ 5,500

☐ Diamond Sponsorship $12,500

☐ Gold Sponsorship $ 7,500

☐ Silver Sponsorship $ 3,500

☐ Exhibitor Space (6’ Table) $ 2,500

☐ Kiosk Space (4’ x 4’) $ 2,000

ADDITIONAL MARKETING OPTIONS:ADDITIONAL MARKETING OPTIONS:ADDITIONAL MARKETING OPTIONS:

Conference & Expo Opportunities:Conference & Expo Opportunities:Conference & Expo Opportunities:

__ One Hour Demo Session $ 1,000

__ Demo Conference Room Day Rental $ 2,000

__ Conference Attendee Registrations $ 599

__ Exhibit Hall Passes $ 25

Special Event Sponsorships:Special Event Sponsorships:Special Event Sponsorships:☐ Meetup Monday Night Sponsor $ 7,500

☐ CMS Connection Business After Hours $ 8,500

☐ North By Northwestern Night Sponsor $ 7,500

☐ Gotta Have It Gadget Giveaway $ 7,500

☐ CMSA Spotlight Awards $ 5,500

Promotional Opportunities:Promotional Opportunities:Promotional Opportunities:☐ Goodie Bag Item Insert $ 250

☐ Prize Giveaway at Podium $ 300

☐ Ice Cream Sponsor $ 350

☐ Coffee Break Sponsor $ 750

☐ Vertical Banner Space $ 350

☐ Marquee Banner Space $ 450

☐ Official Lanyard Sponsor $ 3,500

☐ Hotel Key Card $ 2,500

☐ Mainstage Entertainment Sponsor $ 4,500

Advertising Opportunities:Advertising Opportunities:Advertising Opportunities:☐ Quarter Page Black & White Ad $ 275

☐ Quarter Page Color Ad $ 350

☐ Half Page Black & White Ad $ 550

☐ Half Page Color Ad $ 700

☐ Full Page Black & White Ad $ 1,100

☐ Full Page Color Ad $ 1,400

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