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TECHNOLOGY SECTIONPublic Relations Society of America

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PRSA Technology SectionEstablished in 1985

We are communicators who perform public relations (PR) or marketing activities for:

● technology companies; or ● companies that rely on emerging technologies to streamline and

measure PR/marketing activities, demonstrating return on investment in these collaborative disciplines.

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● Offer opportunities to network with 300-plus practitioners who understand tech business issues and are willing to share solutions

● Help practitioners develop public relations and management skills relevant to the tech industry

● Provide rich, timely and relevant content to technology section members

● Recognize excellence in industry reporting via the Awards for Excellence in Technology Journalism and Tech PR Person of the Year

PRSA Technology SectionEstablished in 1985

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● MyPRSA – Members-Only Online Discussion Forums● Members-Only Directory● Social: Facebook, LinkedIn Group, Twitter

@PRSAtech ● TechConnect Newsletter ● In-Person Networking Events

Network

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● Webinars/GoToMeeting● On-Demand Webinar Library● Conference Presentations ● Discussion Forums and Newsletters

● In- Person Networking Events

Professional Development

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● Technology PR Professional of the Year AwardRecognizes one outstanding Section member who has demonstrated notable or outstanding

service and/or contributions to the PRSA Technology Section, their employer or organization and

to the practice of technology public relations communications.

● Awards for Excellence in Technology JournalismRecognizes journalists in general interest or business or technical/trade magazines and

newsletters who have published articles that are valuable and newsworthy, communicate clearly,

and are significant in explaining, interpreting and reporting innovation.

Recognizing Excellence

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Why YOU should

become a Sponsor

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● Expand your reach via the largest public relations audience in the world. This network

includes:

○ 300+ public relations leaders in the Technology Section

○ 22,0000 public relations professionals in PRSA

○ 10,000 students in PRSSA

● Position your organization as a thought leader among technology industry leaders, thereby

strengthening your brand identity, reputation and the public’s understanding of the quality

products and service you provide.

Sponsorship Benefits

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300+Section

Members

22,000PRSA

Members

10,000 PRSSA

Members

You!

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● Create and collaborate on research initiatives that are published through the Technology

Section channels.

● Be recognized as a significant contributor to the public relations industry.

● Participate in the expansion of technology and best professional practices to the public

relations industry.

Sponsorship Benefits

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Platinum Sponsorship$3,500/Year

● Co-sponsor Technology PR Professional of the Year Award.

● Host a webinar/teleconference/brown bag.

● Co-sponsor a Technology Section-hosted event at the PRSA International Conference.

○ Primary name placement on all promotional materials leading up to the event. Materials to

include event news announcements, email blasts and social media mentions.

○ Premium display tables in sponsor area for company materials and ability to post a banner.

○ Signage at the event displaying company name and sponsorship level and acknowledgment

during the event.

○ Opportunity to provide a promotional item or company information to attendees.

● Advertisement in TechConnect.

● Free subscription to TechConnect newsletter.

● Logo and Sponsor/Ship description on Technology Section’s Community Page.

● One-time email distribution to Technology Section’s member body.

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Gold Sponsorship$2,500/Year

● Co-sponsor Awards for Excellence in Technology Journalism.

● Host a webinar/teleconference/brown bag.

● Opportunity to provide a promotional item or company information at a Technology Section-hosted

event at the PRSA International Conference.

● Advertisement in TechConnect (using camera-ready art provided by Sponsor).

● Logo and sponsorship description on Technology Section’s Community Page.

● Free subscription to TechConnect newsletter.

● Recognition / advertisement in social media channels.

Facebook, Twitter, Linked-In, Website

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Silver Sponsorship$2,000/Year

● Host a webinar/teleconference/brown bag discussion. Includes one representative of the sponsor’s choice.

● Support regional Tech Section networking events in major target markets. (San Francisco, New York, Boston, Austin/Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta)

● Opportunity to provide a promotional item or company information at a Technology Section-hosted event at the PRSA International Conference.

● Advertisement in TechConnect (using camera-ready art provided by sponsor).

● Logo and Sponsorship description on Technology Section’s Community Page.

● Free subscription to TechConnect newsletter.

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Bronze Sponsorship$1,500/Year

● Business card ad in the TechConnect newsletter.

● Logo and Sponsorship description on Technology Section’s Community Page.

● Free subscription to TechConnect newsletter.

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A Friend1,000/Year

● Logo and Sponsorship description on Technology Section’s Community Page.

● Free subscription to TechConnect newsletter.

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Teleseminars$500/Per Event

● Company introduction.

● Feature brand logo.

Camera-ready art (provided by sponsor) displayed at beginning and end of teleseminar, webinar,

brown bag, hangout, etc.

● Promotion in social media channels.

Facebook, Twitter, Linked-In, Website for event promotion

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TechConnect Newsletter$500/Per Edition

● Advertisement in TechConnect, camera-ready art provided by Sponsor.

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Chair Alyssa W. Eggum

Chair-ElectShawn Gaines

Immediate Past ChairSam James Morrey Sims

SecretaryChristopher Davis

Executive CommitteeMembers at LargeAmy Fisher

Rhonda M. Greene

Sam Gronner

Stephen W. Loudermilk

Kevin Wesley Sangsland

Pattie Lynn Stechschulte

Joel A. Strasser

Richard Teplitsky