2012 real show prospectus

The Virginia Association of REALTORS®

2012 Convention & Expo

Book Early!The 2011 expo hall SOLD OUT!

The REal ShowWelcome to

2012 Sponsorship & Exhibit Guide

2 Contact Brittany Sullivan at (410) 584-1968 or email [email protected]

Location:The Virginia Beach Convention Center

Event Dates:October 5-6, 2012

WELCOME TO

The REal Show is Virginia’s largest statewide education and network-ing event for real estate professionals. REALTORS® attend to connect with the best in the business across the state, discover the latest in business trends and technology, and meet with key industry partners in the Expo Hall.

Attendee Snapshot: Convention attendees are active Virginia real estate professionals, including residential and commercial sales agents, brokers, top producers, new agents, sales award winners, and associa-tion executives. Attendees are from VAR’s 29 local associations, travel-ing from more than 124 cities and counties and representing nearly 300 brokerages across Virginia!

Expo Hall Format: The Expo is open for two full days, giving your com-pany ample opportunity to meet with Virginia REALTORS®! Traffic driv-ers include an Expo Hall Opening Reception on Friday, lunch in the Expo Hall on Friday and Saturday, prize drawings, and education sessions on the Alpha Expo Hall Stage. We also include two full conference registra-tions with your booth space, encouraging you to participate in the entire event and make the most of your time on-site.

The REal Show is brought to you by the Virginia Association of REALTORS® (VAR) in partnership with the Hampton Roads REALTOR® Association (HRRA). VAR represents nearly 30,000 active REALTORS® across Virginia and is the largest trade Association in Virginia. HRRA is the largest REALTOR® trade association in Southeastern Virginia with over 3,300 REALTORS® and over 600 affiliate members. VAR is proud to partner with HRRA on The REal Show.

For more information, visit www.VARealtor.com 31009167

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Healthy Home Carpet & Tile CleaningHMS Home WarrantyHomeFinder.comHomes.ComHSA Home WarrantyImmobel Services Group, IncJES Construction Inc.Kathy’s AccessoriesKelso SignsL&S Home Staging, LLCLiberty MutualLong & Foster CorporateLowe’s Companies, IncMagnets USAMetAmericaMetLifeMid-Atlantic WaterproofingModel Homes of AmericaMonarch BankMRISNAR ResortNavy Federal Credit UnionNew American MortgageOld Point MortgageOld Republic Home ProtectionOld Virginia MortgageOutstaffing, Inc.Pearl InsurancePersonal Touch ServicesPillar to PostPNC MortgagePODSPollard EnvironmentalPrestige TitlePrime LendingProsperity MortgageQuality Services MovingRam Jack Foundation SolutionsRE/MAX

RealBiz360RealFocusRealty Executives - KempsvilleREINSamuel I. White PCScentsySentriLock, LLCServPro of Southeastern VirginiaShaheen and Shaheen, P.C.ShowingTimeSIGNiXSkymie Video Tours, LLCSpecialty Lending GroupState FarmSupraSystems EngineeringTennessee Valley SignsThe Braun AgencyThe Dragas CompaniesThe Key StopThe Real Estate BookThe Wise AgentTidewater Home FundingTidewater Home StagingTidewater MortgageT-MobileTowneBank MortgageTravelersUnion Mortgage GroupUniversal Pest & TermiteUPSVerizonVideoAFXVirginia Housing Development AuthorityVirginia Natural GasWells FargoWilliam E. Wood and AssociatesWorld Class CoacheszipLogix

Past Exhibitors and Sponsors include:

Thank you to our 2011 Sponsors!


Sponsor The REal Show in order to maximize your visibility and drive traffic to your booth. All sponsorship items below are also available a la carte.

Your Choice of:

General Session Video Sponsor: Sponsor the videos that are played during VAR’s general sessions and have a commercial spot! Your logo will be featured on each VAR video, which are used throughout the year. Your com-mercial will play in the General Session, on screens throughout the Convention Center, and throughout 2012!

Video Wall Sponsor: Imagine walking in the Convention Center lobby and seeing a 360 foot video wall. Now picture your company on it! Along the regis-tration area is the space to create a sponsored entry experience and unrivaled opportunity to communicate with VAR members.

Final Night Party: This highly anticipated yearly event is a can’t miss for everyone attending The REal Show! Create unique brand exposure and net-working opportunities through exclusive sponsorship of this event.

Your Choice of:

Shuttle Sponsors: Attendees need to get from their hotel to the Conven-tion Center... make sure they see you each time they travel! Put your message in front of REALTORS® and throughout Virginia Beach by including your logo on the shuttle!

Expo Kickoff Reception: The biggest event in the Expo Hall, and your op-portunity for non-stop attention! Sponsor this kick-off celebration with unique signage and recognition opportunities.

Mobile Office Sponsor: REALTORS® need WiFi and a Cyber Café (and you probably do too). Give them the technology they need, and the visibility you want through this inclusive sponsorship opportunity.

Education Tracks: Reach your target REALTOR® audience by sponsoring the education sessions that speak to their needs. Your choice of topic area - Commercial, Risk Management/Legal, Broker, Relocation or Technology. Through speaker introductions and logo recognition, you’ll receive non-stop exposure!

Platinum Package–$15,000 (3 Available)

Gold Package–$9,000 (4 Available)

Deliverables include:• 20x20 premium booth space• Full page, 4 color ad in on-site Program• 30 minute speaking spot in the Expo Hall

Learning Area• Tote Bag Insert• Inclusion on the Treasure Hunt Game Card• 8 Full Conference Registrations• Enhanced Exhibitor Profile on the

Convention website• Prominent logo recognition on all pre- and post-

show promotional materials• Platinum Sponsor recognition on-site• Platinum Sponsor badges• Pre- and post-show contact lists -

NEW for 2012 - includes emails!

Deliverables include:• 10x20 premium booth space• Full page, 4 color ad in on-site Program• 30 minute speaking spot in the Expo Hall

Learning Area• Tote Bag Insert• Inclusion on the Treasure Hunt Game Card• 5 Full Conference Registrations• Enhanced Exhibitor Profile on the


show promotional materials• Gold Sponsor recognition on-site• Gold Sponsor badges• Pre- and post-show contact lists -


Sponsorship Opportunities

For more information, visit www.VARealtor.com 51009167

Your Choice of:

Lanyards*: Used daily at the conference, the lanyards are a necessity at every convention and help keep your company top of mind to attendees.

Charging Station: Help REALTORS® stay charged – their latops, cell phones, and other wireless gadgets, that is – by being the exclusive sponsor of the charging kiosk.

Tote Bags*: What better way for your company to gain visibility than by be-ing seen over and over again! Even after the event, the conference tote bags, imprinted with your company logo, will be carried back to the office by confer-ence attendees.

Treasure Hunt Game Card:

Looking for that extra boost to drive traffic to your booth? Each attendee is given a game card, where they will be required to visit each booth on the card in order to qualify for prizes!

Silver Package–$6,000 (3 Available)

Bronze Package–$3,000 (8 Available)

CUSTOMIZE IT! Looking for something that is not here? We can customize any sponsorship option to fit your needs. Please contact Brittany Sullivan.

Deliverables include:• 10x10 corner booth space• Half page, 4 color ad in on-site Program• Inclusion on the Treasure Hunt Game Card• 30 minute speaking spot in the Expo Hall

Learning Area• 3 Full Conference Registrations• Enhanced Exhibitor Profile on the


show promotional materials• Silver Sponsor recognition on-site• Silver Sponsor badges• Pre- and post-show contact lists -


Deliverables include:• 10x10 corner booth space• Quarter page, color ad in on-site Program• 2 Full Conference Registrations• Enhanced Exhibitor Profile on the

Convention website• Logo recognition on all pre- and post-show

promotional materials• Bronze Sponsor recognition on-site• Bronze Sponsor badges• Pre- and post-show mailing lists

All sponsorship options are available a la carte.

* Sponsor is responsible for providing this item to VAR


2012 Expo Hall Floor Plan

Booth Options:

Reserved sponsor booths

10 x 20 booth: $2,500

10x10 corner: $1,150

10x10 aisle: $990

Each booth includes:

- 6ft table, 2 chairs, and a wastebasket

- Wi-Fi internet

- 2 Full Conference Registrations!

- Exhibitor Profile on RealShowVA.com

- Exhibitor listing in the Conference Program

Would you like to donate a door prize?___ If yes, please tell us so we can promote it in the Convention materials: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please fill out form legibly and completely. Tear out and mail to: Network Media Partners, Inc. Attn: Brittany Sullivan Executive Plaza I, Suite 900 11350 McCormick Road Hunt Valley, MD 21031Or fax to (410) 584-8482Or email to [email protected]

Booth Selection (make up to 3 selections):

1) ____________

2) ____________

3) ____________

All booths first come, first served.

Sponsorship and Exhibit RatesPlatinum$15,000includes 20x20 island booth

Gold$9,000includes 10x20 premium booth

Silver$6,000includes 10x10 corner booth

Bronze$3,000includes 10x10 corner booth

Custom Option$________

Sponsorship Level [Includes Booth(s)] Total $

20x20 booth ($5,000) $ 10x20 booth ($2,500) $ Corner 10x10 ($1,150) $ Standard 10x10 ($990) $ Official Convention Program Ad $

Color Full pg. ($2,000) 1/2 pg. ($1,000) 1/4 pg. ($500)

$ $ $

Branding and Marketing Support: Reduced Rate ad program in VAR’s magazine, Commonwealth! Half Page color ad in 3 issues ($4,000 total) $

Total $

Company Name ________________________________ Website ______________________________________

Primary Contact ________________________________ Exhibit Contact _________________________________

Address ______________________________________ Address ______________________________________

City/State/Zip __________________________________ City/State/Zip __________________________________

Phone ________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________

Fax __________________________________________ Fax __________________________________________

Email _________________________________________ Email _________________________________________

Company name to be displayed _____________________________________________________________________

Product/Service being shown ______________________________________________________________________

Do you have a disability that will require special auxiliary aids and/or services? ___Yes ___No

Exhibitor’s Authorized Signature:

Print name & title:

PlEASE SIgN, DATE, AND FAx AgREEMENT TO 410-584-8482.By signing this applicant contract, I hereby acknowledge that I am authorized on behalf of the exhibitor to enter into this agreement. I have read, understand, and agree to terms, conditions, and procedures detailed on Form A and Form B.

PAymEnT mEThod Please invoice my company at the above address. I understand payment is due upon receipt of invoice.

Please charge my credit card (circle one): VISA MasterCard American Express

Name on Card ________________________________________________________________________

Card # _________________________________________Exp. Date ____________ Security Code _____

Address of Card _______________________________________________________________________

Signature for Credit Card Authorization ____________________________________________________

Print Name & Title _____________________________________________________________________

SPonSoRShiP & ExhibiT APPliCATion And ConTRACTThe REal Show 2012Virginia beach Convention Centeroctober 5–6, 2012

CAnCEllATion oR doWnSiZinGUpon providing written notice, an Exhibitor may cancel

or downsize from the Exhibit subject to the following

conditions and restrictions:

A. If a written cancellation or downsize notification

is received at VAR or Network Media Partners, Inc on

or before october 21, 2011, 100% of the amount of

payment received will be refunded and space will be

canceled.

b. If a written cancellation or downsize notification is

received at Network Media Partners, Inc. on october 22,

2011 – may 11, 2012, exhibitor is liable 50% of the

total agreement and space will be canceled.

C. If a written cancellation or downsize notification is

received at Network Media Partners, Inc. after may 11,

2012, no refunds will be issued and exhibitor is

liable for 100% of the total agreement price. In the

event of cancellation or downsizing, VAR reserves the

right to use the cancelled/downsized space, including the

sale of space to another Exhibitor without any rebate or

allowances to the cancelled/downsized Exhibitor.

d. If the account is referred to a collection attorney for

any reason, exhibitor/agency agrees to pay 25% attorney

fees plus any costs associated with collections.

MEDIA PARTNERS,

Network Media Partners, Inc.Executive Plaza I, Suite 90011350 McCormick RoadHunt Valley, MD 21031

Brittany [email protected](410) 584-1968

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• Exhibits must be manned at all times during exhibit hours as outlined in this contract. Booths will tentatively be 10’ x 10’ (size may be subject to change based on Convention Center placement) and include the following: 8 ft. high pipe and flame resistant fabric backdrops; 3 ft. high pipe and flame resistant fabric siderails; one 6 foot draped table; 2 chairs; a 1-line booth identification sign showing name of exhibitor. If you have questions, please contact Brittany Sullivan at [email protected].

• The exhibitor assumes the entire responsibility and liability for losses, damages, and claims arising out of exhibitor’s activities on the Convention Center’s premises, covenants not to sue and agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Convention Center, and its parent corporation, as well as their respective trustees, directors, officers, agents, servants, and employees from any and all such losses, damages and claims.

• Only products manufactured or distributed by the exhibitor under contract for space may be displayed or used in the exhibit area.

• Exhibitors may not sublet or assign any portion of their booth(s) to others.

• Advertising or canvassing outside the exhibitors own space is not permitted.

• All displays and decorative material must be flameproof.

• Display materials may not be screwed or nailed to the floors or walls of the exhibit area.

• The Virginia Association of REALTORS® reserves the right to approve the character of any exhibit and to prohibit any display which is the cause of noise or other objectionable features that may distract from the general character of the show. This applies to displays, literature, advertising, novelties, souvenirs, conduct of persons, etc.

• Exhibitors shall assume all responsibility for any loss, damage or claims arriving out of injury or damage to exhibitors’ displays, equipment, and other property brought upon the hotel premises and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Virginia Association of REALTORS®, the Convention Center, agents, servants, and employees from any and all liability which may ensue, from whatever cause, loss, damage or claim.

• Early breakdown is strictly prohibited. Exhibitors breaking down their spaces prior to the printed time will be assessed a $500 fine

Brittany Sullivan, Network Media Partners, Inc.E: [email protected] P: (410) 584-1968 F: (410) 584-8482For more information on the REal Show, go to www.VARealtor.com.

Terms and Conditions

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Electronic File Requirements• A printed proof must accompany all

submitted artwork. • Do NOT include printer’s marks (crop marks,

registration marks, etc) in the file submission. If you are concerned that we will not know where your ad should be cropped, include crop marks on the printed proof and we will ensure that your ad is placed properly.

• Do NOT include a bleed with fractional ads (anything smaller than a full page).

• Please supply only PDF print-ready files (see requirements below). We do NOT accept film or any native application file formats (please, NO Quark, MS Word, InDesign, PageMaker, etc).

• PDF file requirements: Must be hi-res, print-ready PDF. All images must be 300 dpi or better. All fonts must be embedded.

• Color: Color ads must use CMYK color only. RGB color or spot colors (such as Pantone colors) are NOT acceptable.

• Black & white ads should use black only (not 4-color). Images should be grayscale.

• The publisher will not be held responsible for color running incorrectly if a digital color proof is not submitted by the advertiser. A digital color proof (Matchprint or Iris) should be submitted at 100% ad size.

• Laser or inkjet proofs are acceptable for content only, but cannot be used to guarantee color.

• Media accepted: CDs, DVDs; or digital files submitted electronically. Submitted media will not be returned unless requested.

Submitting files:Go to www.NetworkMediaPartners.com/upload to submit files. Or go directly to our ftp at ftp://network:*submit*@ftp.networkmediapartners.com Send hard copy proof (and disk, if submitting artwork by CD/DVD) to:

Cassie PatonNetwork Media Partners, Inc.Executive Plaza I, Suite 90011350 McCormick Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21031p: 410-584-1953e: [email protected]

Make an impact and drive traffic to your booth with an ad

in the Virginia Association of REALTORS® 2012 Convention

Program Guide! The Program Guide is referenced dozens of

times each day by all attendees – make sure that each time

they open the program they are invited to your booth and re-

minded of your company’s product/service.

Color Advertising Rates

Full Page $2,000

Half Page $1,000

Quarter Page $500

Specs width x depthFull Page (non-bleed) 8.75” x 7”

Full Page (bleed)* 10” x 8.25”

*NOTE: Trim size of publication is 9.75” wide x 8” tall. For bleed, extend artwork 1/8” beyond all four edges, to arrive at Bleed Size above. Keep all text elements at least 3/8” inside all edges.

Half Page- Vertical 4.25” x 7”

Quarter Page 4.25” x 3.375”

Contact Brittany Sullivan at (410) 584-1968 or email [email protected]

DeadlinesSpace Reservation: August 15, 2012Artwork: August 17, 2012

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