Sponsorship Opportunities

Would your organization like to connect virtually with more than 3,000 independent publishers and in-person with hundreds of publishers who need the solutions you offer?

Then we invite you to learn how IBPA’s Publishing University can help you meet your marketing and communications goals.

Audience Exposure

Vendor sponsors will showcase their product or service to hundreds of emerging, established and advanced book publishers as well as industry experts who serve as session leaders.
This will be anchored by a tabletop exhibit area outside the Grand Ballroom and ample gathering space in and around break out session rooms.
For 2010, IBPA has expanded sponsorship packages to reinforce vendors’ messaging after Publishing University is over! All packages include a rotation of banner advertising on the IBPA home page and University sites. Also, packages include print advertising in post-conference issues of The Independent mailed to 6,000 IBPA members and additional publishers and publishing industry professionals.
IBPA’s goal is to deliver to our vendor partners the tools they need to extend the influence of their message long after the face-to-face of the Publishing University is over!

Target Markets (in order of importance)
• IBPA publisher members in the regional area
• IBPA members throughout the U.S. (3,000+)
• New and emerging publishers in the regional area
• New and emerging publishers in the U.S.
• BEA small- to mid-size publisher exhibitors

Download a PDF of this information with a sign-up form.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We can also customize sponsorship opportunities as well. Previous Publishing Universities have had sponsored water bottles and registration bags. Please let us know what customized programs we can design for you!

Please contact : Chris Kahn
Vendor Relations, Marketing & Advertising
925.283.3542

Keynote Luncheon Sponsor • $3,500

Featuring Seth Godin • Tuesday, May 25, Noon–2:00 p.m.

Sponsorship package includes:
• “Thank you” announcement from the podium during the event
• Signage on site during the event
• Reserved table for 8 guests at the luncheon
• Tabletop in exhibit hall for 2 days of the event
• Full-page advertising in Publishing University program
• Prominent Company logo in sponsor recognition section of website
• Pre-event promotion
• Insert in registration bags
• Access to post-event mailing list
• Banner ad in rotation on PubU website: March 2010 – July 2010
• Banner ad in rotation on IBPA home page: July–December 2010
• Four one-quarter page print ads in post-conference issues of
THE INDEPENDENT (may not replace an already scheduled ad)
• Five free all-session passes
*Exclusive Premium Sponsorship packages also available.

Benjamin Franklin Awards Reception Sponsor • $3,000

Monday, May 24, 6:00 p.m.

Sponsorship package includes:
• “Thank you” announcement from the podium during the event
• Signage on site during the event
• Reserved table for 8 guests
• Tabletop in exhibit hall for 2 days of the event
• Full-page advertising in Publishing University program
• Prominent Company logo in sponsor recognition section of website
• Pre-event promotion
• Insert in registration bags
• Access to post-event mailing list
• Banner ad in rotation on PubU website: March 2010 – July 2010
• Banner ad in rotation on IBPA home page: July–December 2010
• Three one-quarter page print ads in post-conference issues of
THE INDEPENDENT (may not replace an already scheduled ad)
• Three free all-session passes
*Exclusive Premium Sponsorship packages also available.

Closing Night Reception Sponsorship • $2,500

Tuesday May 25, 5:00–6:00 p.m.

Sponsorship package includes:
• “Thank you” announcement from the podium during the event
• Signage on site during the event
• Tabletop in exhibit hall for 2 days of the event
• Half-page advertising in Publishing University program
• Prominent Company logo in sponsor recognition section of website
• Pre-event promotion
• Insert in registration bags
• Access to post-event mailing list
• Banner ad in rotation on PubU website: March 2010 – July 2010
• Banner ad in rotation on IBPA home page: July–December 2010
• Two one-quarter page print ads in post-conference issues of
THE INDEPENDENT (may not replace an already scheduled ad)
• Two free all-session passes
*Exclusive Premium Sponsorship packages also available.

Continental Breakfast Sponsorship • $2,000

Tuesday May 25, 7:00–10:00 a.m.

Tabletop Sponsor • $1,050

(Discount for repeat sponsors)

Sponsorship package includes:
• Tabletop in exhibit hall for 2 days of the event
• One quarter-page advertising in Publishing University program
• Company logo in sponsor recognition section of website
• Pre-event promotion
• Access to post-event mailing list
• Banner ad in rotation on PubU website: March 2010 – July 2010
• Banner ad in rotation on IBPA home page: July–December 2010
• Two one-eighth page print ads in post-conference issues of
THE INDEPENDENT—may not replace an already scheduled ad
• One free all-session pass.

EVENT OVERVIEW

Overview

Since 1983, the 3,200-member Independent Book Publishers Association (formerly PMA) has centered on educating both emerging and experienced publishers. For twenty years IBPA’s Publishing University has been the association’s flagship event for bringing publishing education to the industry and features:
• Multiple educational sessions presented by industry experts over a two-day period.
• A slimmed down 2010 IBPA Publishing University which will make the time spent at the event more focused.
• A day and a half of education, which controls the cost of attendance and allows vendors to concentrate their efforts with the attendees.
• Numerous networking opportunities, including an exhibit hall, daily continental breakfast, nightly reception, keynote speaker and luncheon.
• Attendance that has averaged 300 over the past 5 years.

Opening Session

Dominique Raccah, Publisher and founder of Sourcebooks, Inc. will kick off the University on an energetic and inspirational note at Monday's opening session. Dominique is a leader in traditional and digital publishing, with hundreds of titles in print and numerous New York Times bestsellers.

Membership Luncheon Keynote Address

Seth Godin will deliver the Membership Luncheon keynote address on Tuesday, May 25th. Seth, author of ten international bestsellers has changed the way people think about marketing and work. His books have been translated into more than 20 languages, and his ebooks are among the most popular ever published.

The 22nd Annual IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards™

The Benjamin Franklin Award presentation and reception, historically drawing more than 400+ attendees, is scheduled for Monday night, May 24th. The award has recognized excellence in publishing for more than 20 years. Previous winners include publishers both large and small—from Sourcebooks, John Wiley & Sons and Smithsonian Books, to Carl Sams, Momentum Books and Hip Pocket Press!

Event Objectives

• To educate emerging and advanced publishers about the business of publishing through a series of expert-led seminars, discussions and other events.
• To enable attendees to learn from one another through one-on-one networking.
• To present up-to-the minute tools and technologies that enable publishers to work more effectively and efficiently in a way they can understand and use!