NASSM 2020 San Diego, CA

Sponsorship Opportunities Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa in Mission Bay | May 27 – May 30, 2020

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NASSM 2020 San Diego, CA

North American Society for Sport Management

35th Annual Conference

San Diego, CA May 27 – May 30, 2020

ABOUT NASSM The North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) is actively involved in supporting and assisting professionals working in the fields of sport, leisure, and recreation. The purpose of NASSM is to promote, stimulate, and encourage study, research, scholarly writing, and professional development in the area of sport management – both theoretical and applied aspects. Topics of interest to NASSM members include sport marketing, future directions in management, employment perspectives, management competencies, leadership, sport and the law, personnel management, facility management, organizational structures, fundraising, and conflict resolution. The 2020 Annual Conference will be held at the Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa in Mission Bay. The conference is a forum for sport management faculty, students, and practitioners to share current research, industry best practices, and teaching innovations. It also provides numerous opportunities for professional networking and interactions with vendors.

AUDIENCE NASSM is the home for 806 sport management educators, students, and practitioners. The 35th annual NASSM Conference will welcome these members and more from around the world. NASSM conference attendance has grown steadily and in 2019 reached a record of 648 attendees.

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WHY SPONSOR? Be a part of the NASSM Conference.

• Showcase your organization at the leading Sport Management Conference

• Maximize exposure and brand awareness to a relevant audience • Build opportunities to network with colleagues and decision makers • Access a broad network of professionals, students, and practitioners • Showcase new products in the centrally located exhibitor fair • Take advantage of increased marketing opportunities

Please contact conference@nassm.org to discuss available

opportunities. Sponsorships, ads, and exhibitor opportunities are limited and sold on a first come, first serve basis.

Customized sponsorship, advertising, and exhibitors’ packages can be created to meet your needs. Please note that many of the event sponsorships include the following benefits:

• Official recognition in all promotional materials related to the event or item being sponsored

• Logo on NASSM 2020 website • Recognition on screens prior to 250+ breakout sessions • Literary drop at conference registration desk

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PREMIER EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES*

Night Out at the Ball Park Official Sponsor | $5000

Recognition as the official sponsor of “Night Out at the Ball Park” in all promotional material, signage at the event, logo on NASSM 2020 website, literary drop at registration desk, recognition on screens prior to 250+ breakout sessions, two complimentary professional registrations. (estimated attendance: 500+)

President’s Luncheon Official Sponsor | $3500

Recognition as the official sponsor of the President’s Luncheon in all promotional material, signage at the event, logo on NASSM 2020 website, literary drop at registration desk, recognition on screens prior to 250+ breakout sessions, one complimentary professional registration. (estimated attendance: 500+)

Founders’ Night Celebration Official Sponsor | $3500

Recognition as the official sponsor of the Founders’ Night Awards Celebration & Dinner in all promotional material, signage at the event, logo on NASSM 2020 website, literary drop at registration desk, recognition on screens prior to 250+ breakout sessions, one complimentary professional registration. (estimated attendance: 450+)

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EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES* Official Sponsor of the Student Luncheon $3000

Recognition as the official sponsor of the Student Luncheon in all promotional material, signage at the event, logo on NASSM 2020 website, literary drop at registration desk, recognition on screens prior to 250+ breakout sessions, 5-minutes to talk to students about your organization or company. (estimated attendance: 225+) Official Sponsor of the Diversity Breakfast $3000

Recognition as the official sponsor of the Diversity Breakfast in all promotional material, signage at the event, logo on NASSM 2020 website, literary drop at registration desk, recognition on screens prior to 250+ breakout sessions. (estimated attendance: 60-100) Official Sponsor of the Teaching & Learning Fair $3000

Recognition as the official sponsor of Teaching & Learning Fair in all promotional material, a table located near the Teaching & Learning fair entrance (expected to be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday), signage at the event, logo on NASSM 2020 website, literary drop at conference registration desk, recognition on screens prior to 250+ breakout sessions, one complimentary professional registration. (estimated attendance: 500+) Official Sponsor of the Keynote Lecture $2500

Recognition as the official sponsor of the Keynote Lecture in all promotional material, signage at the event, logo on NASSM 2020 website, literary drop at registration desk, recognition on screens prior to 250+ breakout sessions, one complimentary professional registration. (estimated attendance: 400+) Official Sponsor of the Student Social $2000

Recognition as the official sponsor of the Student Social in all promotional material, signage at the event, logo on NASSM 2020 website, literary drop at registration desk, recognition on screens prior to 250+ breakout sessions, 5-minutes to welcome students and talk about your organization or company. (estimated attendance: 225+) Morning Coffee or Afternoon Refreshment Breaks Sponsor $1500

Recognition as the official sponsor of all Morning Coffee 0r Afternoon Refreshment Breaks (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) in all promotional material, signage at the event, logo on NASSM 2020 website, literary drop at conference registration desk. (2 Available: Morning or Afternoon)

* Note: if co-sponsoring an event or item, sponsor names will only appear in promotional material and on signage at the event. If co-sponsoring a promotional item, sponsor names will only appear on item. Logo on NASSM 2020 website, literary drop at conference registration desk, and recognition on screens prior to 250+ breakout sessions are only provided to full sponsors.

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PREMIER CONFERENCE EXPOSURE ITEMS Official Sponsor of the Conference App $3000

Recognition as the official sponsor of the Conference App in all promotional material, logo and recognition within app, logo on NASSM 2020 website, literary drop at conference registration desk, recognition on screens prior to 250+ breakout sessions. Official Sponsor of the Conference Gift $2500

Recognition as the official sponsor of the Conference Gift in all promotional material, logo and recognition within app, logo on NASSM 2020 website, literary drop at conference registration desk, recognition on screens prior to 250+ breakout sessions. The conference gift will be co-branded with your organization or company and NASSM and given to all attendees. Official Sponsor of the Conference Lanyard/USB $2000

Logo and recognition on lanyards/USBs (600+), logo on NASSM 2020 website, literary drop at conference registration desk, recognition on screens prior to 250+ breakout sessions. CONFERENCE EXPOSURE ITEMS Hotel “Do Not Disturb” Sign Sponsor $1500

Logo and recognition on signs in guest rooms, logo on NASSM 2020 website, literary drop at conference registration desk. Hotel Key Sponsor $1500

Logo and recognition on hotel keys for 600+ guests, logo on NASSM 2020 website, literary drop at conference registration desk. Conference Volunteer Shirt Sponsor $1000

Logo and recognition on back (or sleeve) volunteer t-shirts (75+), logo on NASSM 2020 website, literary drop at conference registration desk. “Very Unofficial 5K” Shirt Sponsor $1000

Logo and recognition on the back (or sleeve) of an athletic sweat wicking shirt for the first 50 attendees that pre-register and finish an informal 5k run or walk at 6am on Thursday of the conference, logo on NASSM 2020 website, literary drop at conference registration desk.

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EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES Conference Exhibitors

Our Exhibitor Fair hours: are Thursday and Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm during the conference with set up Wednesday afternoon. Each exhibitor space includes one 6’x3’ table and two chairs. Exhibitor spaces are assigned based priority level and then on a first purchased, first assigned basis. Those that secure their exhibitor spot early will be given priority within levels when exhibitor space is assigned.

Gold Exhibitor $1500

Exhibitor table, digital program ad, 2 full registrations, top location priority (includes breakout sessions, 2 meals, breaks, events). Silver Exhibitor $1250

Exhibitor table, digital program ad, 1 full registration, location priority (after Gold) (includes breakout sessions, 2 meals, breaks, events). Bronze Exhibitor $1000

Exhibitor table, 1-2 exhibitor registrations (does not include breakout sessions, meals, breaks, events).

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ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES Advertising – Signage $500

Sponsor advertising will be displayed at the conference registration area. Each advertiser will receive one 24”x36” mounted ad. Limited number available. Advertising - Conference Program • Full Page Ad (8.5” x 11”) $250 • ½ Page Ad (8.5” x 5.5”) $150

Please note that the conference program is only available in digital format for download by all members and attendees. SOCIAL MEDIA & PROMOTIONS Custom Ads within Conference App $500

Tailored to your needs. Limited number available. Customizable Tweets & Facebook Posts $500

One Tweet & Facebook post on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday. Limited number available.

E-Package Customized electronical media package $1500 Clickable logo on 2020 NASSM site, 1 Custom Pushed Ad within Conference App, 8.5 x 11 Conference Program Ad, and a customized Tweet & Facebook post on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday. Limited number available.

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Looking for something new and different?

Alternative packages can be created and tailored to meet your needs!

Connect with over 600 conference attendees by reserving your sponsorship at the 2020 NASSM

Conference.

Contact conference@nassm.org to secure your sponsorship today!