Become a sponsor now, as the sky’s the limit at the 2008 MRIA conference!

Canada’s premiere Marketing Research Conference attracts 300 to 400 decision makers and marketing research practitioners from research agencies and user organizations. Sponsoring this exciting conference allows you and your organization to be recognized as a supporter of our industry and offers access to the industry’s leading decision makers. Your sponsorship of the 2008 MRIA conference provides maximum exposure to conference delegates and MRIA members.

This 2008 MRIA Conference Sponsorship Prospectus is designed to help you select the opportunity that best suits your marketing objectives. Stand-alone sponsor packages are available from $2,000 to $25,000. Each category guarantees that you will build profile, recognition, and access to the attending delegates. This prospectus has been designed to help you find a level of sponsorship that is best for your organization. We would also be happy to customize a package for you to better address your needs.

Our conference coordinator, Geoff Powell, of Strauss Event and Association Management, and our Sponsorship Chairperson for the conference, Sigrid Penner, will be pleased to discuss these sponsorship opportunities to ensure that you receive the most benefit for your support at the 2008 MRIA conference.

“OPEN SKIES, OPEN MINDS” DIAMOND SPONSORSHIP: $25,000 (1 available)

Full-service research organizations will find the Diamond sponsorship package to be the most effective way to inform potential clients and employees about their organization and to position themselves as a leader in the Canadian marketing research industry that is distinct from its competitors.

Support at the Diamond Level is limited to only one sponsor and will enable your organization to be the key supporting sponsor of the entire 2008 MRIA conference. As the Diamond sponsor, you will receive maximum brand exposure for your organization, and recognition and visibility as a prominent industry player and MRIA supporter.

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THE SKY’S THE LIMIT
SPONSORSHIP: $20,000 (1 available)

Full-service research firms will find The Sky’s the Limit sponsorship package to be an effective way to inform potential clients and employees about their organization, and to position themselves as a leader in the Canadian marketing research industry.

The Sky’s the Limit sponsorship opportunity provides high visibility at the conference marquee event. The gala dinner combined with the Excellence in Research Awards generates high enthusiasm as an optimal networking and social event. In having the opportunity to greet and thank all delegates for attending, your organization will receive prominence at the 2008 MRIA conference.

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PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP:
$10,000 (2 available)

Full service research organizations will find a Platinum sponsorship to be a cost effective way to inform potential clients and employees about their organization and the things that distinguish them from other research organizations through hosting a signature event.

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GOLD SPONSORSHIP:
$5,000 (18 available)

Full-service research organizations will find the Gold sponsorship to be a cost effective way to inform clients and employees about their organization by providing conference delegates with the appropriate breaks, sponsoring keynote speakers, panel discussions, or pre-conference workshops.

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SILVER SPONSORSHIP:
$3,000 (8 available)

Full-service research organizations will find Silver sponsorship to be a cost effective way to demonstrate their support of professional development in our industry by providing conference delegates with pleasant surprises that can make the difference, such as refreshment breaks, Internet Café and wireless Internet, cappuccino station, bottled water, and the in-room loot bag.

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BRONZE SPONSORSHIP: $2,000

The MRIA is pleased to offer this category of sponsorship for those organizations that would prefer a cost-effective method to support the conference.

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Additional Opportunities

Customized sponsorship opportunities may be arranged through the Conference Coordinator and Sponsorship Chairperson. Additionally, opportunities exist for recognition for in-kind support. For further information, please contact either Geoff Powell (Conference Coordinator) at (204) 947-9766 or mria@strauss.ca or Sigrid Penner (Sponsorship Chairperson) at (204) 792-0132 or spenner@focusfurther.ca

The Sponsorship Opportunities Prospectus, including registration information, is available for downloading and printing in PDF format by clicking here.

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