Here is a list of our current sponsorship opportunities. More details and pricing will be available shortly. If you have immediate questions, please contact your account representative.

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Austin GDC 2008 Sponsorship Opportunities

Booth Crawl Sponsor Literature Bin Conference Water Bottle Email Advertising Web Banner Advertising Austin GDC Lounge Coffee Breaks Press Room Onsite Signage Parties / Expo Booth Crawl

Margarita Station Room Drops Sponsored Sessions Badge Inserts Lanyards Totebag Inserts Aisle Signs Floor Graphics Conference At-A-Glance Game Career Seminar

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NEW SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Booth Crawl Sponsor..........................................................$7500

Be revered by all of Austin's attendees as the official booth crawl sponsor. With prominently displayed signage in the exhibit hall and the sponsor booth area, you will standout above the herd.

• Logo on Signage (logo needed by Aug.1)
• Logo listed on GDC Austin Sponsor Page
• Logo and description in GDC Austin Program
• Sponsor and Logo recognition on (2) 22’x28’ Booth Crawl signs on-site. Signage located in the exhibit hall and sponsor booth area. Signage to be produced by show management. Logo needs to be received no later than August 15, 2008

Literature Bin ...................$1500 for 1 slot or $2500 for 2 slots

Place your company’s message at the fingertips of Austin's attendees by placing materials within our literature bins..

• Show Management will provide literature bins, with 6 available slots per bin, for sponsors to distribute items.
• Sponsor is responsible for producing items; items must be sent to advanced warehouse and arrive no later than September 10, 2008

Margarita Station..........................................................$7500

Hot Texan days call for cold margarita nights. With the ability to serve an ice cold margarita to any one you choose, you are sure to be the toast of the town...or at least the booth crawl.

• Logo listed on GDC Austin Sponsor Page
• Logo and description in GDC Austin Program
• Logo on Signage (if received by August 22)
• Sponsor and Logo recognition as Margarita Sponsor on (2) 22’x28’ Booth Crawl signs on-site. Signage located in the exhibit hall and sponsors booth area. Signage to be produced by show management. Logo needs to be received no later than August 15, 2008

Room Drops..........................................................$4000-5000

Knock, Knock. "Who's There?" Get your message to the doorstep of your desired audience with room drops to Austin GDC attendees.

• Show Management will provide delivery of one item to each hotel room within the Austin GDC hotel block. Sponsor is responsible for producing and packaging items. Items must be sent to advanced warehouse and arrive no later than September 10, 2008.
• Delivery Inside room - $5000

• Delivery Outside door - $4000

Official Conference Water Bottle Sponsorship...................SOLD

Place you name on the lips of all conference attendees as the official water bottle sponsor of Austin GDC. As the premier green sponsor, your company logo will be placed alongside the Austin GDC logo on a reusable water bottle that will reduce excess and waste during the conference and at water coolers across the country after the show.

• Choice of one color bottle, blue or smoke, with a 7" printable area
• Sponsor logo placement next to Austin GDC logo. One-color logo will need to be provided no later than August 11, 2008

ONLINE AND EMAIL ADVERTISING

Austin GDC Update E-newsletter Sponsorship.................................................................$3,000 per slot

Received by approximately 60.000 GDC community memebers, this is a great way to stand out at Austin GDC.

• Opt-in email newsletter with a circulation of 60,000
• $3,000 per issue – includes 50 word company/product description, logo, and hotlink

Online Banners.........................................................10K impressions

Making a good first impression can make the difference. As the central hub for everything Austin GDC, the event website is a great place to message your company's leadership prior to the event.

• Skyscraper banner (120x600 pixels)
• Contact your account manager for details

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AUSTIN GDC LOUNGE & COFFEE BREAK SPONSHORSHIPS

Coffee/Conference Breaks (Mon-Wed)......4,500 each or $6,000 for two

"Let's catch up at the break!" Does your company want to be in on the conversation?

• Napkins with company logo
• Two 22" x 28" directional signs with company logo
• Logo, link, and a 25 word company description on sponsor page of Austin GDC website (http://www.austingdc.net/sponsors/)
• Sponsorship listed in conference guide

Press Room Sponsorship (Exclusive 3 Day)........................SOLD

The breadth of press that attends Austin GDC is as eclectic as the host city - from game industry to business, international, and lifestyle outlets.  Align your company's message with news and coverage from the event.

• 4'x8' banner hung on pipe and drape produced by show management (Sponsor will provide print ready artwork no later than 45 days prior to event)
• Opportunity to place materials on table inside press room
• One 22'x28' sign to include company logo
• Two hardwired computers with company screensaver (electrical included)
• Opportunity to supply mouse pads (Sponsor supplied)
• Catering (Coffee, tea and water for 3 days)
• Logo, link, and a 25 word company description on sponsor page of Austin GDC website (http://www.austingdc.net/sponsors/)
• Sponsorship listed in conference guide

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SIGNAGE

Banners

• All banners will be produced by Show Management
• Sponsors will provide print ready artwork no later than 45 days prior to event
• Conference management to approve creative

T-05	Indoor	8'x18'	Horizontal	Double-Sided	$6,000
T-06	Indoor	8' x 18'	Horizontal	Double-Sided	$6,000
T-07	Indoor	8' x 18'	Horizontal	Double-Sided	$6,000
T-08	Indoor	8' x 18'	Horizontal	Double-Sided	$6,000
R-09	Indoor	4'6"x23'	Horizontal	Single-Sided	$5,000
R-10	Indoor	5'6"x12'	Horizontal	Single-Sided	$5,000

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Column Wraps...................................................$10,000 per set of 4

• Four 10'5" x 89" round column wraps produced by Show Management (Sponsor to provide print ready artwork no later than 45 days prior to event)
• Conference management to approve creative

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Exhibitor Party, Track Party, Booth Crawl, Suite Night Reception

• Contact your account manager for details

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Sponsored Sessions

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Secure your own session room to communicate your message with the Austin GDC audience. 1 hour sessions, available in 61, 70, or 113 capacity private rooms.

• Sponsored Session:  Small (Capacity 61) $2,000
• Sponsored Session:  Medium (Capacity 70) $2,500
• Sponsored Session:  Large (Capacity 113) $3,000

• Each session room will include standard AV Set up:  Video/Data Projector,Screen to fit room, Speakers:(2) Lav mics, (1) Podium Mic, (1) Aisle Mic, 16 Channel Mixer, Direct Box for computer audio interface
• Sponsor will provide Session title, Session date/time, Speaker name, 25 word session description, 50 word Speaker bio(online only), will be visible on Austin Game Developers Conference website and conference guide

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Lanyards (Exclusive)..........................................................SOLD

Only a few leaders will emerge from the burgeoning market growth in the online space. The Austin GDC lanyard represents a leadership statement.

• Lanyards supplied by Sponsor

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Badgeholder Inserts (Exclusive)..........................................$4,000

Convey your corporate message to every attendee at Austin GDC. This is a great tool for exhibit promotion.

• Insert supplied by Sponsor

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Conference Tote Bag Inserts...........................................$2,500

Content, content, content! Yes- even the Austin GDC Conference Tote Bag needs good content- yours. Place your company message in the hands of all attendees.

• Per piece, sponsor supplied, no stickers or breakable objects
• Conference management to approve creative

Aisle Signs .................................$2,000 Each or $10,000 for all

Guide Austin GDC to their destination with 4'x8' Aisle Sign- suspended above the floor- in every aisle of the event (7).

• Seven 4'x8' horizontal aisle signs produced by show management(sponsor to provide print ready artwork no later than 45 days prior to event)
• Conference management to approve creative

Floor Graphics.......................................................................SOLD

Place your message literally at the feet of Austin GDC attendees with '5x5' floor graphics at the beginning of each isle on the show floor. (7)

• Seven 5'x5' floor signs produced by show management(sponsor to provide print ready artwork no later than 45 days prior to event)
• Conference management to approve creative

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Conference At-A-Glance..........................................................SOLD

• Back page of tri-folded 11'x17' page
• Full color available. Sponsor must supply artwork 45 days before event.