And now a word from our sponsors... and vendors
PRCAU wouldn't be possible without our awesome sponsors, so take the time to tell them thanks for supporting your "higher education".
For more sponsorship information, click here, or for information on being a vendor at PRCAU click here.
Dean's List
Presidential Scholar
Graduate Teaching Assistant
The Initiation
Toga
Tailgate
Elective
Recess
If you'd like to join these great companies...
If your company wants the chance to reach the 500 public relations practitioners of the Public Relations Council of Alabama, here's your chance.
For more information about available sponsorship packages and sponsor benefits, click here, or view the list below. Our sponsorships sell quickly, so to reserve your spot, contact our conference committee at prcau@eaprca.com.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Dean's List - $2,000
Receive exclusive sponsorship of our Monday opening breakfast and general session with keynote speakers Lee Gaither and Alma Derricks. The Dean's List sponsor also receives:
- Exclusive Sponsorship
- Opportunity to introduce General Session
- Signage/Logo at entrance to General Session/Breakfast
- Giveaway in registration bag
- Full page ad in conference program
- Logo recognition on conference website homepage and on e-blast*
- :15 or :30 pre-roll commercial on pre-conference videos (provided by sponsor)**
- One Full conference registration package
- Special hotel room rate at the 2010 PRCA Conference
- Copy of attendee directory
Presidential Scholar - $2,000
Receive exclusive sponsorship of our Tuesday opening breakfast and general session with keynote speaker Gary McCormick. The Presidential Scholar sponsor also receives:
- Exclusive Sponsorship
- Opportunity to introduce General Session
- Signage/Logo at entrance to General Session/Breakfast
- Giveaway in registration bag
- Full page ad in conference program
- Logo recognition on conference website homepage and on e-blast*
- :15 or :30 pre-roll commercial on pre-conference videos (provided by sponsor)**
- One Full conference registration package
- Special hotel room rate at the 2010 PRCA Conference
- Copy of attendee directory
Graduate Teaching Assistant - $1,500
Receive exclusive sponsorship of our Medallions award luncheon. The Graduate Teaching Assistant sponsor also receives:
- Exclusive Sponsorship
- Signage/Logo at entrance to Luncheon
- Giveaway in registration bag
- Half page ad in conference program
- Logo recognition on conference website homepage and on e-blast*
- One Full conference registration package
- Special hotel room rate at the 2010 PRCA Conference
- Copy of attendee directory
The Initiation: No Hazing Allowed - $1,000
Receive exclusive sponsorship of our student Medallions award luncheon. The Graduate Teaching Assistant sponsor also receives:
- Exclusive Sponsorship
- Signage/Logo at entrance to Luncheon
- Giveaway in registration bag
- Quarter page ad in conference program
- Logo recognition on conference website homepage and on e-blast*
- One Full conference registration package
- Special hotel room rate at the 2010 PRCA Conference
- Copy of attendee directory
Toga - $750
Sponsor our Sunday evening opening frat party and receive:
- Name/Logo on drink tickets
- Giveaway in registration bag
- Logo recognition on conference website homepage*
- Two tickets to attend the event
Tailgate - $750
Sponsor our Monday evening tailgate and receive:
- Name/Logo on drink tickets
- Giveaway in registration bag
- Logo recognition on conference website homepage*
- Two tickets to attend the event
Elective - $500
- Recognized at one of our breakout sessions
- Signage/logo at entrance to one session*
- Giveaway in registration bag
- Name mention in conference program and on conference website
Recess - $300
- Recognized at one of our breaks with signage
- Giveaway in registration bag
- Name mention in conference program and on conference website
*Please provide your logo in .eps format.
** Please provide your :15 or :30 commercial as a .wmv or mpeg3 file.
Vendor Opportunities
Become an Exhibitor: Register for Class!
Each year, the PRCA Conference provides a vibrant, interactive forum where more than 300 public relations, marketing and communications professionals, along with non-profit directors, community leaders and students browse and learn about the latest products and services. In 2003, the East Alabama Chapter hosted one of the most highly-attended conferences with 400 in attendance.
Why Exhibit?
Exhibiting at the 2010 PRCA Conference could be more essential for your company this year than in previous years. Your participation in the conference could produce a great return on your investment and improve your ability to establish relationships with potential clients. The 2010 PRCA Conference provides your organization with an invaluable opportunity to meet with members of your target market of public relations and communications practitioners armed with purchasing power and decision-making ability. Face-to-face interaction with these decision makers provides you with a great opportunity to market and sell your company’s products and services.
Exhibitor “Tuition”
*A $50.00 Scholarship can be applied to all Tuition Levels if your business is a current member of PRCA.
Graduate Level: $750.00
The Graduate Level includes:
- 1 Booth Space (10 feet wide). This level includes access to electricity and wireless internet, a 6 foot skirted display table, two folding chairs, and one waste basket. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to bring any extension cords and/or power strips needed.
- 1 Full Conference registration package.
- Online company listing, including logo and company description, on the 2010 PRCA Conference web site.
- Logo prominently displayed in the 2010 PRCA Conference program. You also have the opportunity to provide an insert for the program.
- 1 copy of the 2010 PRCA Conference attendee list.
- Access to marketing, promotional and sponsorship opportunities, such as items included in attendees’ registration bags or sponsorship of one of the session breaks.
- Special hotel room rate at the 2010 PRCA Conference. When reserving your hotel room at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center, please reference the PRCA 2010 Block and the group code is #10HOMF.
- Use of the 2010 PRCA Conference logo to use in advertising and marketing materials, as well as your company’s web site.
- 2 1/2 exclusive hours of non-competing exhibit times spread across 2 days to maximize your organization’s exposure to attendees.
Undergraduate Level: $500.00
The Undergraduate Level includes:
- 1 Booth Space (10 feet wide). This level includes access to electricity and wireless internet, a 6 foot skirted display table, two folding chairs, and one waste basket. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to bring any extension cords and/or power strips needed.
- Online company listing on the 2010 PRCA Conference web site.
- Logo prominently displayed in the 2010 PRCA Conference program.
- 1 copy of the 2010 PRCA Conference attendee list.
- Access to marketing, promotional and sponsorship opportunities, such as items included in attendees’ registration bags or sponsorship of one of the session breaks.
- Special hotel room rate at the 2010 PRCA Conference. When reserving your hotel room at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center, please reference the PRCA 2010 Block and the group code is #10HOMF.
- Use of the 2010 PRCA Conference logo to use in advertising and marketing materials, as well as your company’s web site.
- 2 1/2 exclusive hours of non-competing exhibit times spread across 2 days to maximize your organization’s exposure to attendees.
Distance Learning Level: $250.00
The Distance Learning Level includes:
- For those who can’t attend the conference, Distance Learning allows you the opportunity to display promotional materials, display resources, etc. in a dedicated booth.
- Access to marketing, promotional and sponsorship opportunities, such as items included in attendees’ registration bags or sponsorship of one of the session breaks.
- Use of the 2010 PRCA Conference logo to use in advertising and marketing materials, as well as your company’s web site.
Exhibit Hall Hours & Set-up
Exhibitor set-up will be held on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Hotel staff will be available for set-up assistance. Set-up will also be held on Monday, April 12, 2010 from 6:00 – 7:30 a.m.; however, hotel staff assistance will not be available. All exhibitor set-up must be completed by 7:30 a.m. on Monday, April 12, 2010.
The Exhibit Hall will be open to the “students” during the following days/times:
Monday, April 12, 2010: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
