The Virginia Association of REALTORS® 2013 Convention & Expo

The Real ShowWelcome to

2013 Sponsorship &

Exhibit Guide

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Location: The Virginia Beach Convention Center Event Dates: October 4-5, 2013

Expo Hall Format: The Expo is open for two full days, giving your company ample opportunity to meet with Virginia REALTORS®! Traffic drivers 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 registrations 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). VAR represents nearly 30,000 REALTORS® active in all phases of real estate brokerage, property management, development and appraisal. Our mission is to enhance our member-ship’s ability to achieve business success.

of Real Show attendees visit the Expo Hall!93%

VAR Board of Directors,VAR Commit-tee, or Special Interest Group

Local Association Presi-dent, President Elect, or Association Executive/ Association Staff

National Association Director or Committee Member

31.4% 15.7% 5.9%

Real Show attendees are active, influential REALTORS:

The Virginia Association of REALTORS® 2013 Convention & Expo

The Real Show is Virginia’s largest statewide education and networking event for real estate profes-sionals. REALTORS® attend to connect with the best in the business across the state, discov-er the latest in business trends and technology, and meet with key industry partners in the Expo Hall.

Attendee Snapshot: Conven-tion attendees are active Virginia real estate professionals, including residential and commercial sales

agents, brokers, top producers, new agents, sales award winners, and association executives. Attendees are from VAR’s 29 local associations, traveling from more than 124 cities and counties and representing nearly 300 brokerages across Virginia!

For more information, visit www.VARealtor.com 3

1-855-Covered, Inc

2-10 Home Buyers Warranty Of VA

Access National Bank

Ainslie Group

Allstate Insurance Company

Allstate Insurance Company

American Home Shield

American Mechanical

ATC Financial

Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group

Atlantic Closing & Escrow

Avectra

Bank of America

Bath Fitter & Kitchen Saver, Inc

BB&T Mortgage

Blu Skyy Realty

Centralized Showing Service

Century 21

Chase

Clean Air Concept

Coleman American Allied

Cox Communication

CRS Data

Cutco Corporation

Daily Press Media Group

Dominion Virginia Power

Eastern Data

Embrace Home Loans

Employment Enterprises, Inc.

eShield of VA

EShowings

Exit Realty- Virginia

eXp Realty

Express Design Center

Farm Credit

Farmers Insurance

First American Home Buyers Protection

Gifts on Time

Graphic Dimensions LLC

HMS Home Warranty

Home Warranty of America

HomeFinder.com

Homes.Com

HSA Home Warranty

Immobel Services Group, Inc

JES Construction Inc.

Kathy’s Accessories

Kazadu

Kelso Signs

L&S Home Staging, LLC

Liberty Mutual

Long & Foster Corporate

Lowe’s Companies, Inc

Magnets USA

Melco Marketing, Inc.

MRIS

My Marketing Matters

NAR Resort

National Association of Resi-dential Property Managers

Navy Federal Credit Union

Nextage Realty

Old Point Mortgage

Old Republic Home Protection

Old Virginia Mortgage

On The Move Inc

Outstaffing, Inc.

Pearl Insurance

Pillar to Post Professional Home Inspection

PNC Mortgage

Prime Lending

Prosperity Mortgage

Ram Jack Foundation Solu-tions

Real Estate Information Net-work

RealBiz360

RealFocus

Realty Executives

RPAC

Samuel I. White PC

Scentsy

SentriLock, LLC

Shaheen and Shaheen, P.C.

ShowingTime

SIGNiX

Skymie Video Tours, LLC

Staged 2 Sell

State Farm

SunTrust Mortgage

Supra

Systems Engineering

Tennessee Valley Signs

The Real Estate Book

The Real Estate Book

The Wise Agent

Tidewater Home Funding

Tidewater Mortgage

Universal Pest & Termite

UPS

ValuePest.com of America, Inc.

Verizon

Veterans United Home Loans

Virginia CRS Chapter

Virginia Housing Development Authority

William E. Wood and Associ-ates

World Class Coaches

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Past Exhibitors and Sponsors include:

Thank you to our 2012 Sponsors!

M O R T G AGE HOME MORTGAGE

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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 commercial will play in the Gen-eral Session, on screens throughout the Convention Center, and throughout 2012!

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

Your Choice of: Shuttle Sponsors: Attendees need to get from their hotel to the Convention

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. Topic areas include: Risk Manage-

ment/Legal, Broker, or Business + Technology. Through speaker introductions and

logo recognition, you’ll receive non-stop exposure!

Platinum Package–$15,000 (2 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 Exhibitor 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 - 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 Exhibitor Registrations• Enhanced Exhibitor Profile on the

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

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

NEW for 2012 - includes emails!

2013 Sponsorship Opportunities

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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 charg-

ing kiosk.

Tote Bags*: What better way for your company to gain visibility than by being

seen over and over again! Even after the event, the conference tote bags, im-

printed with your company logo, will be carried back to the office by conference

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 Exhibitor Registrations• Enhanced Exhibitor Profile on the

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

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

NEW - includes emails!

Deliverables include:• 10x10 corner booth space• Quarter page, color ad in on-site Program• 2 Exhibitor 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

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Booth Options:

Reserved sponsor booths

10 x 20 booth: $2,500

10x10 corner: $1,150

10x10 aisle: $990

Each booth includes:

- One 6 foot table, 2 chairs, and a wastebasket

- 2 exhibitor registrations

- Exhibitor profile on VAR’s convention website, www.realshowva.com

- Exhibitor listing in the Conference Program *must secure booth by September

2, 2013 to guarantee inclusion in the

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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. Submit this form to:Brittany Sullivan fax to (410) 584-8482 Or email to var@networkmediapartners.com

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)

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

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Company Name ________________________________________________________________________________

Primary Contact ________________________________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip __________________________________________________________________________________

Phone ________________________________________________________________________________________

Fax __________________________________________________________________________________________

Email _________________________________________________________________________________________

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 ____________________________________________________

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SPonSoRShiP & ExhibiT APPliCATion And ConTRACTThe Real Show 2013Virginia beach Convention Centeroctober 4-5, 2013

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 19, 2012, 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 20,

2012 – may 10, 2013, 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 10,

2013, 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 Sullivanbsullivan@networkmediapartners.com(410) 584-1968

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Please CliCk hERE or visit http://networkmediapartners.com/var/2013/REalShow2013.htm to complete your company description and more to be featured on the Convention website - www.realshowva.com.

• 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; 1 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 var@networkmediapartners.com.

• 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: bsullivan@networkmediapartners.com P: (410) 584-1968 F: (410) 584-8482For more information on the Real Show, go to www.VARealtor.com. FoRm b

Terms and Conditions

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: cpaton@networkmediapartners.com

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

in the Virginia Association of REALTORS® 2013 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 bsullivan@networkmediapartners.com

Deadlines:Space Reservation: August 16, 2013Artwork Due: August 19, 2013

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