SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

2017 OCTOBER 12-13 | WESTIN GALLERIA DALLAS

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

1 ABOUT US Established in 1983, the Center for Retailing Studies is one of the nation’s leading academic institutions dedicated to education, service to retailers and research. Thousands of students have graduated from our program to become the next generation of retail leadership.

THE RETAILING SUMMIT Hosted by Texas A&M University’s Center for Retailing Studies, the Retailing Summit is the Center’s signature annual program that serves the retail industry by providing new knowledge, high-value networking opportunities and practical business solutions. Recent keynote speakers have included: • • • • • • •

Marvin Ellison, CEO - JCPenney Melissa Phillips, former President & COO - Tuesday Morning Karen Katz, President & CEO - Neiman Marcus Debbie Sterling, Founder & CEO - GoldieBlox Shawn Baldwin, SVP of Produce & Global Food Sourcing - Walmart Maxine Clark, Founder - Build-A-Bear Workshop Eran Cohen, EVP of Customer Experience - PetSmart

ATTENDEE DEMOGRAPHICS The Retailing Summit attracts a diverse audience of retailers, including executives from big-box discounters, major grocery chains, leading department stores, booksellers, jewelers, automotive dealers and other industry sectors.

CONFERENCE FORMAT The 2017 Retailing Summit will take place on Thursday, October 12th and will continue through noon on Friday, October 13th at the Westin Galleria in Dallas, Texas. Eleven keynote sessions plus several breakout sessions are planned.

2 BENEFITS OF SPONSORSHIP Your company will grow its existing and potential client base through conference sponsorship and affiliation with the thought-leadership mission of Texas A&M University, a flagship institution of retail education and research. Retailing Summit sponsorship has exclusivity. Because this is an executive learning event and not a trade show, we will only accept about a dozen partners.

OVERVIEW BENEFITS GOLD ALL SPONSORS WILL RECEIVE Host a breakout session

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Host a breakfast or cocktail party + speaker introduction

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Full conference registrations ($795 value each)

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Cocktail party passes

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Announcement of partnership on social media

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Logo placement on event website and in print media

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Registration bag inserts (product or print)

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Placement of branded items on seats or tables

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Verbal recognition and signage of support at the conference

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Full page 8.5 x 11 in.

Half page 8.5 x 5.5 in.

Quarter page 4.25 x 5.5 in.

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Color advertisement in the program book Price

3 HOST A BREAKOUT SESSION GOLD LEVEL | $12,500 (3 available)

• Invitation to host a breakout session on Thursday, October 12th

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- Content will be mutually agreed upon - Speaker proposal requested on submission 4 full conference registrations ($3,180 value) 2 additional passes for the cocktail party on Thursday Full-page color advertisement in the program booklet (8.5 x 11 in.) Recognition on all conference print and digital promotional

HOST A BREAKFAST OR COCKTAIL PARTY + INTRODUCTION SILVER LEVEL| $10,000 (3 available)

• Choose from sponsoring: 1. Breakfast on Thursday or 2. Networking reception on Thursday or 3. Breakfast on Friday • Introduce a speaker from the main stage • 3 full conference registrations ($2,385 value) • 2 additional passes for the cocktail party on Thursday • Half-page color advertisement in the program booklet (8.5 x 5.5 in.) • Recognition on all conference print and digital promotional

Sponsors at GOLD or SILVER levels may also distribute print collateral or other branded items on seat chairs or tables at their select breakout session, meal or reception.

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ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES BRONZE LEVEL| Varies

All bronze level partners will receive: • • • •

Between 2-4 full conference registrations ($795 value each) 1 additional pass for the cocktail party on Thursday Quarter-page color advertisement in the program booklet (4.25 x 5.5 in.) Recognition on all conference print and digital promotional

REGISTRATION - $7,000 - Co-branded notepad (provided by the Center for Retailing Studies) - Includes 4 full conference registrations ($3,180 value) CONFERENCE WIFI - $6,000 - Customized login and password to promote your company - Includes 3 full conference registrations ($2,385 value)

WELCOME BAG - $5,000 - Co-branded (provided by the Center for Retailing Studies) - Includes 2 full conference registrations ($1,590 value)

NETWORKING BREAK - $5,000 - 2 available SOLD OUT - Includes recognition on stage and signage at the event - Includes 2 full conference registrations ($1,590 value)

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5 INVEST IN THE FUTURE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT| Varies

The Retailing Summit is the largest fundraising activity hosted by the Center for Retailing Studies. Proceeds from the event directly support retailing curriculum and leadership programs for business students at Texas A&M University, who are passionately pursuing retail as a top career choice. Between 25-30 of Texas A&M’s top retail students will attend the conference. Interested partners may select one of the following ways to engage: All student partners will receive: • • • •

Between 1-2 full conference registrations ($795 value each) 1 additional pass for the cocktail party on Thursday Quarter-page color advertisement in the program booklet (4.25 x 5.5 in.) Recognition on all conference print and digital promotional

FRIDAY BREAKFAST - $10,000 - Includes 2 full conference registrations ($1,590 value) BREAKOUT SESSION - $7,500 - 2 available - Exclusive breakout session with students - A/V is not provided

LUNCH FOR 10 - $5,000 - 2 available - Select from Thursday or Friday - Invite up to 10 students to join you and your company’s representatives for lunch

READY TO BECOME A SPONSOR?

6 COMMIT TO PARTICIPATE To confirm participation as a sponsor of the 2017 Retailing Summit, to be held October 12-13 at the Westin Galleria Hotel in Dallas, Texas, please complete the form below: We understand that the Sponsorship Package checked below entitles us to all benefits listed, and that by signing this document we are making a firm commitment to participate and that no refunds will be given should we cancel our participation. We further understand that payment in full is due 30 days from receipt of invoice. Sponsorships can be paid via check (payable to Texas A&M Foundation Center for Retailing Studies) or credit card (3% card surcharge). Since Texas A&M University is a non-profit, educational institution, your company will receive a tax receipt for its sponsorship, less fair market value of goods received, such as included registration passes.

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SPONSORSHIP LEVEL + DESCRIPTION YOUR NAME / PRIMARY CONTACT TITLE EMAIL PHONE Please return this page and any questions to: Kelli Hollinger Director, Center for Retailing Studies 979.845.0325 | [email protected] crs.mays.tamu.edu | retailingsummit.org

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