SoMe Awards and Forum Sponsor Pitch Deck 2014

Sponsorship Opportunity

Social Media (SoMe) Awards Gala:

Awards Show & Forum

Social Media Event Targeting the Digital Marketing Community

• Educating and Honoring Digital Marketers

• National and Local Reach

• Years of Success and Established Audiences

About Us…

Social Media Club PDX (SMCPDX) is a collection of local Oregonians that work, play and

live in the evolving social media landscape. We seek to bring together those that share our

passion and excitement for all things social media, with the goal of communicating, sharing

and learning from our collective experiences.

Started in 2009, a primary purpose is to provide networking opportunities that inform and

engage people of all backgrounds and skillsets, helping to grow socially proficient

professionals and leaders.

About Us…

Thoroughly Modern Marketing (TMMPDX): Powering Up Community.

TMMPDX.COM is community-focused and technology-driven non-profit supporting,

connecting and promoting people in the digital community.

TMMPDX is an excellent resource for business owners and executives looking for

marketing advice and for marketing professionals seeking cutting-edge digital marketing

industry information.

SoMe Gala: Awards Show

The SoMe Awards honors the best social media campaigns by marketing agencies, in-

house teams and freelancers from across the Unites States. Now in this 6th year, the

awards are an opportunity for those to celebrate accomplishments made to help themselves

or their clients in the ever growing world of social media.

• National Awards Show Entering its 6th Year

• 2013 Attendance: 300 social media professionals

• 100+ Entrants – both agency and in-house brands

• ~15 Awards including Blogger, Marketer of Year, Hall of Fame

SoMe Gala: Forum

Half Day Event Featuring 2014 SoMe Nominees and Winners

Pam Slim Blogger, Author

Brian Solis Analyst, Author

Billie Goldman Intel Corp., Emmy Winner

How You Can Help

Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunity

TITLE SPONSOR

$10,000

• Above the Line, Co-Sponsorship

• “TMM, SMCPDX and XYZ Present The SoMe Awards”

• Speaking Opportunities at Events

• Logo recognition on all marketing material and event signage

• Featured in TMMPDX and SMCPDX newsletters, websites, social media

• Special name mention from stage at events

• Acknowledgement in all press formats

• Featured in displayed event media (PowerPoint slideshows etc.)


KEYNOTE SPONSORS

$3,000 (3 opportunities available)

• Named Sponsor for one of 3 featured speaker

• Introduce speaker at event

• Sponsored speaker book give-away to attendees



• Special name mention from stage at event



VIP LOUNGE SPONSOR

$2,000

• Named Sponsor of speaker green room and VIP Lounge during Awards Show






SUPPORTING SPONSORS

$1,000 (5 opportunities available)





• Promotional table at events


FRIENDS OF SOME AWARDS SPONSORS

$500

• Named Sponsor for refreshments during Forum breaks

• Named Sponsor of appetizers during

• Logo recognition on event signage



Benefits of Sponsorship

• In addition to the positive difference your contribution will be making in the

community, you will benefit from

• EXTENSIVE REACH – Our email lists hit the inboxes of over 2,500 professionals in the Portland metro area and nationally

• DESIRABLE TARGET AUDIENCE – Social Media Club and TMMPDX provide access to social media and digital marketing professionals

– Members include professionals from agencies and brands

• TAX-DEDUCTIBLE – TMMPDX and Social Media Club are 503(c) non-profit organizations

– All donations are tax deductible and all sponsors will be provided with a receipt

• MAKE CONNECTIONS – The intimate setting of these events allow for ample opportunity to meet and make genuine connections

with social media focused professional in Portland nationally..