REACHING CANADIAN VETERINARIANS 2015 CVMA CONVENTION JULY 16-19 HYATT REGENCY In collaboration with canadianveterinarians.net
WHAT THE CONVENTION CAN DO FOR YOU If you re looking for the best way to meet and educate Canadian veterinarians about your products and services, then the Convention is just the place! Showcase your new technologies, products, services and successes before the most influential veterinary audience in Canada. As in 2010, (the last time the CVMA was in Calgary), we are looking forward to welcoming over 600 veterinarians and other clinic staff from across Canada. One of the best opportunities to show your leadership, support and commitment to the veterinary profession is to be a CVMA Convention Sponsor. As a CVMA Convention Sponsor, you not only heighten your company s profile among the Convention delegates, but also in the entire veterinary community. And our track record proves it with over 520 veterinarians and team members in St. John s (2014) and 625 in Victoria (2013), so you don t want to miss 2015! Alberta alone has over 1700 veterinarians and 447 clinics. 2
SPONSOR LEVELS By becoming a Sponsor of the CVMA Convention, you not only heighten your company s profile amongst the participants of the Convention, but also in the veterinary community, as we promote your company s in our promotional activities for the Convention. The various options outlined in this package offer diverse opportunities. We would be more than pleased to discuss custom options to help you reach one of the levels below. In addition to being recognized for the particular item or event that you sponsor, your total sponsorship may allow you enjoy more benefits by reaching one of the levels of sponsorship that are offered. Sponsorship levels are defined as follows: LEVEL IV:. $ 10 000 LEVEL III:. $ 7500 LEVEL II:. $ 5000 LEVEL I:. $ 2000 CONTRIBUTOR:, $ 2000 Additional sponsorship benefits are listed below: SPONSOR BENEFITS LEVEL IV LEVEL III LEVEL II LEVEL I CONTRIBUTOR Choice of Exhibit Hall location (after CVMA Corporate Partnership sponsors) 1st 2nd 3rd Additional Exhibitor badges Complimentary insert in Convention Bag Participant in CVMA Quest Game on Mobile App CVMA Website Convention page Sponsor banner outside of Exhibit Hall Recognition in Preliminary Program description in Program and Exhibit Guide Recognition in Program and Exhibit Guide Higher visibility on the Convention App 2 full access badges 1 full access badge 1 exhibit hall pass one insert Yes Colour logo with link to website Colour logo on one insert Yes Colour logo with link to website Colour logo on B&W logo B&W logo on Colour logo Large B&W logo Small B&W logo Additional 75 words Additional 50 words Additional 25 words 1 exhibit hall pass on Colour logo Colour logo B&W logo Colour logo by company Colour logo by company B&W logo by company B&W logo by company Recognition in The Canadian Veterinary Journal on Sponsor Recognition page Colour logo in pre and post Convention issues B&W logo in pre and post Convention issues B&W logo in pre and post Convention issues 3
REACHING VETERINARIANS PRE-SHOW Preliminary Program e-newsletters This is your first chance to reach not only CVMA members, but over 13 000 veterinarians in Canada. This 40-page brochure is mailed to CVMA members in March, and is also posted on the CVMA website Convention section. The Preliminary Program provides detailed descriptions of the CE sessions, social events and registration information. The CVMA will be sending out four e-newsletters to ALL veterinarians in Canada (over 13 000) between January and June 2015, and one targeted to AHTs. Your banner ad has the potential to be viewed by 10 000 veterinarians (based on 2014 statistics). The e-newsletter is also posted on the CVMA Convention Facebook page and Twitter accounts, reaching veterinary technicians, hospital managers and others in the clinic team. Banner space size is 199 pixels (width) by 197 pixels (height). (Colour rates) Outside Back Cover:... $2500 Inside Front Cover/ Inside Back Cover:...$2100 Full Page:...$1800 Half Page:...$1000 Quarter Page:...$750 Exclusive sponsor:...$1750 (4 available) (per e-newsletter) AHT e-news:...$1250 (1 available) REACHING VETERINARIANS DURING THE CONVENTION CONNECT WITH THE LEADERS IN THE VETERINARY PROFESSION THURSDAY JULY 16 Emerging Leaders Program Workshop Every year, the CVMA invites 20 new future leaders (2 from each province) who have graduated within the past 10 years, and have demonstrated an aptitude for leadership qualities within the profession to attend this workshop at no cost. This is your chance to connect with veterinarians who are going to go on to influence the direction of the veterinary profession! You have a chance to meet them personally by sending someone from your company to participate in this workshop. Now going into its 6th year, this program continues to grow in popularity each year. Major sponsor:...$15 000 OR Co-sponsorship:...$5000 each (6 maximum, or 3 maximum if there is a major sponsor) 4
CONNECT WITH THE LEADERS IN THE VETERINARY PROFESSION THURSDAY JULY 16 Summit of Veterinary Leaders Awards Luncheon The Summit of Veterinary Leaders is a full day event focusing on hot or key issues affecting Canadian veterinarians. Open to all veterinarians, Canadian, American and international speakers discuss the key issues. The Summit is preceded by an Invitational Breakfast that is open to invited guests only. A great opportunity to network with the leaders of the profession! This new and unique opportunity allows a sponsor to gain exclusive exposure with over 100 decision makers and leaders within the Canadian veterinary community. Anticipated participation is between 150 to 200 veterinarians. The Awards Luncheon is held in conjunction with the CVMA s Annual General Meeting. Prominent recognizes you as the sponsor, as well as verbal recognition during the AGM to a captive audience of 225 veterinarians. Opportunity to have brochure or item distributed on each seat prior to the start of the Luncheon. Exclusive sponsorship:... $20 000 (includes sponsorship of the breakfast and the full day session) Co-sponsorship:...$10 000 (2 maximum) Exclusive sponsorship:...$15 000 CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSIONS FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY CE Sessions CVMA s CE is one of the top reasons for attending the CVMA Convention. As Canada s only multi-species convention, align yourself with the profession s top-notch speakers and topics showing your company s leadership and commitment to education for the profession. Session sponsorship provides the privilege of assigning a session chair giving your company direct access to attendees. In addition, and outside the room, recognition in the Preliminary Program and Program. (Time Sensitive Confirmation of sponsorship must be received prior to printing deadlines). Full day:... $4000 Half day:... $2000 Per hour:...$800 PRINT AND ELECTRONIC OPTIONS Program and Exhibit Guide Your ad in the Program and Exhibit Guide is a great tool to drive traffic to your booth with a custom message. The Program is distributed to every attendee at the CVMA Convention, and details all the information for the convention. Outside Back Cover:...$1500 Inside Front Cover/ Inside Back Cover:...$1250 Full Page:...$1000 5
PRINT AND ELECTRONIC OPTIONS Scientific Proceedings USB Key Mobile Convention App The proceedings will only be published in a PDF format, and will be distributed to all participants at the Convention on a USB key. The proceedings will include the scientific papers for all of the CE sessions. Your company logo/ad can be incorporated onto the template so that it appears no matter which session is being read. The proceedings are also available on-line during the Convention at the internet café, and will be posted to the CVMA Website after the Convention. Along with the CVMA logo, your company logo can also be incorporated on the USB key itself. Many opportunities available to build traffic to your booth and enhance your visibility at the Convention! Exclusive sponsorship:...$8000 Co-sponsorship 2 sponsors:... $4000 each Co-sponsorship of App...$2500 (2 available) Gaming function (includes enhanced profile)...$700 Notification...$400 per notice SOCIAL AND REFRESHMENT EVENTS Welcome Reception Friday, July 17 Complimentary Cocktails/ Wine & Cheese Reception Fun Run/Yoga Sessions with Breakfast Saturday, July 18 CVMA Social Evening A favourite event at the Convention! Reception takes place in the Exhibit Hall from 5:30 pm 7:30 pm. Recognition in the Exhibit Hall with, logos to be printed on cocktail napkins used throughout evening to serve hot & cold hors d œuvres. Cash bars will also be open. Have attendees come to your booth to pick up a complimentary drink ticket! Voucher to be placed in Convention bags, and then attendee would need to come to your booth to redeem for a drink coupon. (Vouchers and coupons provided by CVMA). The evening can also be a Wine & Cheese reception if desired. A sure way to build traffic at your booth! Available for Saturday afternoon only 5:00 pm 6:30 pm in the Exhibit Hall. Part of helping our attendees maintain a work-life balance is encouraging some physical activity. We would like to offer the choice of two activities that will take place at the same time. A 5K Fun Run route will be a way for our participants to burn off some extra energy before continuing to sit in on CE sessions for the day. A yoga session would take place at the hotel for 45 min 1 hour. A light breakfast at the Hyatt Regency Calgary would follow both activities. One of the highlights of the CVMA Convention! A time to relax and enjoy the company of friends and colleagues and have a bit of fun! Let this be your signature event with your company in the title, and your logo on tickets. Co-sponsorship (4 maximum):... $2000 $1500 + drinks at cost (+ food if desired) Exclusive sponsorship:... $4000 Exclusive sponsorship:...call to discuss 6
SOCIAL AND REFRESHMENT EVENTS Coffee & Snack Breaks Morning Coffee Stations Interactive Breakfast Session Lunch Supporting Sponsor Delegates always appreciate their coffee and snack breaks in between sessions. Let them know that your company supports them as they strive to learn more. Your company logo will be prominently displayed on the tables where refreshments are served for the time period specified. Note: Friday (AM and PM), and Sunday PM breaks are in the hallway as the Exhibit Hall is not open Greet our attendees with a fresh cup of coffee to get their day going! Coffee station to be set up outside of session rooms prior to first session. Bring in your own speaker and have a captive audience for up to 90 minutes while they have their breakfast. Recognition for your support will be shown in the form of tent cards and by the food stations at lunch. $1800 per break or $3500 per day $1500 Available Friday, Saturday and Sunday AM $2500 + cost of food/beverage $6000 per day (single) $3000 per 2 co-sponsors INDIVIDUAL ITEMS Convention Bags $6500 Convention Bag Insert $500 Hotel Key Cards $3000 Lanyards for Participants $2000 Paw prints on Hotel Floors $3000 Volunteer t-shirts $1500 Wet lab Sponsorship Sponsored REACHING VETERINARIANS AFTER THE CONVENTION Don t forget to follow-up with Canadian veterinarians after the Convention! One option is to advertise in our monthly publication, The Canadian Veterinary Journal, to remind and inform veterinarians about your company and its products or services. We also have a number of ongoing opportunities throughout the year that will help you keep in touch with veterinarians. For details, contact Laima Laffitte at llaffitte@cvma-acmv.org or call (613) 673-2659. 7