Alas, a single BITE is never enough.

The

The 2020CONNEC TICUT PUBLIC

Foodie Festival

Grab Your Seat for THE BEST FOODIE EXPERIENCE IN

CONNEC TICUT, featuring your

favorite PBS food celebrities.

THE BITESaturday, April 4, 2020

Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale155 Temple Street

New Haven, CT 0651010:00AM – 4:00PM

S P O N S O R S H I P O P P O R T U N I T I E S

ctpublic.org/thebite

CONNEC TICUT PUBLIC is hosting the premiere foodie event of the year, featuring STARS from your favorite PBS shows, as well as talented LOCAL CHEFS , CR AF T BREWERS , EXCEPTIONAL VINTNERS , and so much more.

JOIN US as we present the very best of CONNEC TICUT FOOD AND SPIRITS to foodies from all over Connecticut and beyond.

SPONSORSHIP OF THE BITE provides you with unique opportunities to highlight your brand and products, as well as networking opportunities to connect with a statewide community of passionate foodies. CONNEC TICUT PUBLIC attracts affluent, educated and discerning consumers who are brand loyal and agree that our sponsors are committed to quality and excellence*.

*Sources: Commercialism Research, City Square Associates, Jan.- Feb. 2016) (On Air) 2019 State of Sponsorship Survey, March 2019. (Online and apps) Google Analytics, 3-month average, October-December 2018. (Discuss content) NPR Impact Study, NPR Listens, January 2017. Refers to weekly listeners. Google Analytics, 3-month average, Jan-Mar 2019)

64% of viewers agree thatPBS sponsor messages are seen as different and better.*

F E AT U R I N G YO U R FAVO R I T E P B S F O O D C E L E B R I T I E S

JULIA COLLIN DAVI SON & BRYAN ROOF

From America’s Test Kitchen and Cook’s Country, host Julia Collin Davison and test cook Bryan Roof deliver foolproof recipes in their highest rated public television cooking shows.

SAR A MOULTON

An American chef, cookbook author andtelevision personality, and host of Sara’s Weeknight Meals on PBS.

NICK S TE LLINO

A television chef and cookbook author, celebrating 25 years on public television with Storyteller in the Kitchen 2 on PBS.

The 2020CON N EC TICUT PU BLIC

Foodie Festival

Presenting Sponsor | $25,000PRE MIE R S E ATING for 1 table of 10

5 T ICKET S to all exclusive VIP events

RECOGNITION FROM THE MAIN STAGE PODIUM

YOUR LOGO on all napkins available at event

E XHIBIT S PACE in demonstration and tasting area, directly outsideof ballroom

S PON SORS HIP AND LOGO RECOGNITION ON E VE NT PROMOTIONAL MATE RIAL S (deadline is February 15, 2020)

FULL PAGE COLOR AD in the event guide and recipe booklet

CORPOR ATE LOGO ON S PON SOR PAGE in the event guide and recipe booklet

CORPOR ATE LOGO S IGNAGE throughout event, including logo loop on stage and photo backdrop

CORPOR ATE LOGO INCLUDE D IN FULL PAGE THANK YOU AD in Connecticut Magazine (May 2020 issue)

CORPOR ATE LOGO/RECOGNITION INCLUDE D IN ON AIR THANK YOU PROMO on CPTV and WNPR

CORPOR ATE LOGO AND S PON SORS HIP RECOGNITION on all event materials and the main landing page of the website and event section of the mobile app

CORPOR ATE LOGO included in weekly WHAT’s ON! newsletters, March 20 & 27, 2020

LAUGHTER is brightest where FOOD is best.

M E N U of S P O N S O R S H I P O P P O R T U N I T I E SThe bite SAT U R DAY, A PR I L 410:00am to 4:00pm

*Ourinfluentialaudiencehasbuyingpower. In addition to reaching a premium, responsive audience of decision-makers, your message is seen and heard in an uncluttered ad environment that is trusted and brand-safe.

• TV viewership: 501,568 • Radio listenership: 258,900 • Social network reach: 249,700

* Buildawarenessandcommitmenttoyourbrandand leverage event presence to engage with highly motivated prospects.

*Launchanewproductorservice with sampling or demonstrations

*Highlightyourbrandwithsignageandco-branded advertising before, during and after the event.

SPONSORSHIP OF THE BITE represents multiple marketing opportunities :

Gourmand | $10,000PRE MIE R S E ATING for 6

3 T ICKET S to all exclusive VIP events

RECOGNITION FROM THE PODIUM

E XHIBIT S PACE in demonstration and tasting area, directly outsideof ballroom

S PON SORS HIP AND LOGO RECOGNITION IN THE INVITATION (deadline is February 15, 2020)

FULL PAGE COLOR AD in the event guide and recipe booklet

CORPOR ATE LOGO ON S PON SOR PAGE in the event guide and recipe booklet

CORPOR ATE LOGO S IGNAGE throughout event, including logo loop on stage and photo backdrop

CORPOR ATE LOGO AND S PON SORS HIP RECOGNITION on all event materials and the main landing page of the website and event section of the mobile app

CORPOR ATE LOGO INCLUDE D IN FULL PAGE THANK YOU ADin Connecticut Magazine (May 2020 issue)

CORPOR ATE LOGO INCLUDE D IN ON AIR THANK YOU PROMOon CPTV and WNPR

Epicurean | $5,000PRE MIE R S E ATING for 4

2 T ICKET S to all exclusive VIP events

EXHIBIT S PACE at event and opportunity to display

SPONSORSHIP AND LOGO RECOGNITION in event promotional materials(deadline is February 15, 2020)

HALF PAGE AD in the event guide and recipe booklet

CORPOR ATE LOGO S IGNAGE throughout event, including logo loop on stage and photo backdrop

CORPOR ATE LOGO AND SPON SORS HIP RECOGNITION on all event materials and the main landing page of the website and event section of the mobile app

Good FOOD = good MOOD FOOD brings people TOGETHER on many dif ferent levels.

M E N U of S P O N S O R S H I P O P P O R T U N I T I E SM E N U of S P O N S O R S H I P O P P O R T U N I T I E S The biteThe biteThe 2020

CO N N EC TI CU T PU B LI CFoodie Fest ival

SAT U R DAY, A PR I L 410:00am to 4:00pm

TheBiteVolunteer&StaffT-shirt | $3,500CORPOR ATE LOGO on all t-shirts

PRE MIE R S E ATING for 2

2 T ICKET S to all exclusive VIP events

QUARTE R PAGE COLOR AD in the program booklet

S PECIAL THANK S on all event materials, the website and event sectionof the mobile app

SelfieStation | $3,000CORPOR ATE RECOGNITION as Selfie Station sponsor

OPPORTUNIT Y TO PROVIDE G IF T S to guests as they post to social media

S PECIAL THANK S on all event materials, the website and event sectionof the mobile app

Foodie | $2,500PRE MIE R S E ATING for 2

QUARTE R PAGE AD in the event guide and recipe booklet

CORPOR ATE LI STING ON S IGNAGE throughout event, including logo loop on stage

S PECIAL THANK S on all event materials, the website and event sectionof the mobile app

BadgeHolder/Lanyard | $1,500S PON SOR LOGO on all event lanyards

S PECIAL THANK S on all event materials, the website and event sectionof the mobile app

EventNapkin | $1,000CORPOR ATE LOGO on all napkins

S PECIAL THANK S on all event materials, the website and event sectionof the mobile app

Vendor** | $500E XHIBIT S PACE at event

CORPOR ATE LI STING in the program booklet

** Limited vendor opportunities, CT Public reserves the right to accept vendors that directly tie in with the event.

CustomizedSponsorship We would be happy to tailor a package to your needs.

Please contact Lisa Wrubleski, Donor Relations Manager, at 860-275-7250 or lwrubleski@ctpublic.org to get started!

One cannot THINK well, LOVE well, SLEEP well ... ... if one has not DINED well.

M E N U of S P O N S O R S H I P O P P O R T U N I T I E SM E N U of S P O N S O R S H I P O P P O R T U N I T I E S The biteThe biteThe 2020

CO N N EC TI CU T PU B LI CFoodie Fest ival

SAT U R DAY, A PR I L 410:00am to 4:00pm

Please return this form byFebruary15,2020 to secure your name and logo in our marketing materials.

SponsorshipLevelPresenting Sponsor Gourmand Epicurean

$25,000 $10,000 $5,000

Volunteer & Staff T-shirt Selfie Station Foodie $3,500 $3,000 $2500

Badge Holder/Lanyard Event Napkin Vendor $1,500 $1,000 $500

Company name (as you wish to be listed)

Company address

Company website

Sponsorship contact name

Contact phone number Contact email

Amountenclosed

CHECK (Please make payable to CPBN)

CREDIT CARD PAYMENT

Card Number

Expiration Date (MM/YY) CCV

SEND INVOICE

S P O N S O R S H I P Commitment FormThe biteThe 2020

CO N N EC TI CU T PU B LI CFoodie Fest ival

H U N G RY T O G E T S TA R T E D O R H AV E A N Y Q U E S T I O N S ?

Contact LisaWrubleskiDonor Relations Manager

860-275-7250 | lwrubleski@ctpublic.org

For TICKETS and the latest EVENT DETAILS, check ctpublic.org/thebite.

PROGRAM AD SPECIFICATIONS

• Print is 4 color

• Finished booklet size: 8.5” W x 5.5” H

• Booklet is landscape orientation

• Only full page ads have the option to be full bleed.............................................................................................

AD SIZES

FullPage: 7.5"w x 4.5"h FullPage,withbleed: 8.75"w x 5.75"h

(includes .125" bleed on all sides)

HalfPage: 3.687"w x 4.5"hQuarterPage: 3.687"w x 2.19"h

All ads must be submitted in high-resolution (300 dpi)PDF form.

QuarterPageAd3.687"w x 2.19"h

FullPageAd7.5"w x 4.5"h no bleed

or8.75"w x 5.75"h full bleed

HalfPageAd3.687"w x 4.5"h

FINISHED AD ARTWORK DEADLINE:FEBRUARY 15, 2020

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PLEASE SEND DIRECTLY TO: Lisa Wrubleski at lwrubleski@ctpublic.org or call 860.275.7250 with any questions.

Please reference: The Bite Sponsorship Support.

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Thank you for your generosity and commitment to Connecticut Public.