STANDARD BENEFITS FOR ALL SPONSORS
Recognition in all printed publicity materials and signage including official conference website, www.wigcot.org.
Recognition on the back cover of the official conference program.
A complimentary booth for your organization in the exclusive sponsor aisle at the Marketplace/Taste of Wisconsin tradeshow.
Recognition under the “Sponsor Appreciation” listing in all three issues of the WIGCOT Spotlight E-newsletter. Newsletters are produced in December, January and February.
Reserved table at the Governor’s Dinner with seating for eight.
Use of conference mailing list.
All sponsor representatives invited to attend a post-conference recognition reception at the Executive Residence.
PLATINUM
Standard benefits for all sponsors.
Sponsor logo and recognition on conference carryall bag. (In the event there are two or more Platinum Level Sponsors, this carryall may have multiple organization logos.)
Opportunity to showcase product or distribute promotional literature at the Governor’s Banquet.
Complimentary ad in the WIGCOT Program, upgraded to premium placement location. (Placement is based on first commitment.)
Head table seating for three organization representatives at the Governor’s Dinner.
Optional sponsor recognition booth at conference location in the lobby/reception area.
Reserved sponsor table during scheduled meal functions.
Complimentary conference registrations and overnight accommodations for five organization representatives.
Four additional tickets to the Governor’s Dinner.
Cost of Platinum Level Participation - $20,000
GOLD
Standard benefits for all sponsors.
Sponsor logo and/or name on conference name badge holders or lanyards.
Opportunity to showcase product or distribute promotional literature at Monday’s breakfast.
Complimentary ad in the WIGCOT Program, upgraded to a 4-color, full-page ad.
Optional sponsor recognition booth at conference location in the lobby/reception area.
Head table seating for two organization representatives at the Governor’s Dinner.
Reserved sponsor table during scheduled meal functions.
Complimentary conference registrations and overnight accommodations for three organization representatives.
Two additional tickets to the Governor’s Dinner.
Cost of Gold Level Participation - $15,000
SILVER
Standard benefits for all sponsors.
Opportunity to showcase product or distribute promotional literature at Monday’s lunch.
Complimentary ad in the WIGCOT Program, upgraded to a 4-color, 1/2 page.
Complimentary conference registrations and overnight accommodations for two organization representatives.
Reserved sponsor table during scheduled meal functions.
Four additional tickets to the Opening Reception.
Cost of Silver Level Participation - $10,000
BRONZE
Standard benefits for all sponsors.
Complimentary 1/4 page, 4-color ad in the WIGCOT program.
Complimentary conference registrations for two organization representatives.
Cost of Bronze Level Participation - $5,000
STANDARD BENEFITS FOR ALL PARTNERS
Recognition in all printed publicity materials and signage at the Opening Reception.
Recognition in all three issues of the WIGCOT Spotlight E-newsletter. Newsletters are produced in December, January and February.
Host logo listed on the Opening Reception link on www.wigcot.org.
Recognition at the Opening Reception.
Recognition in WIGCOT program.
A partner recognition booth at reception location in the lobby/reception area.
RUBY
Standard Benefits for all partners.
Opportunity to showcase product or distribute promotional literature during the Monday and Tuesday morning breaks.
One complimentary full registration to the Governor’s Conference on Tourism.
Title Sponsor for the Opening Reception.
Listing as a Title Sponsor on the Opening Reception invite.
Cost of Ruby Host Partnership - $5,000
EMERALD
Standard Benefits for all partners.
Opportunity to showcase product or distribute promotional literature during the Monday and Tuesday afternoon breaks.
Complimentary one-day registration to the Governor’s Conference on Tourism.
Cost of Emerald Host Partnership - $3,500
AMETHYST
Standard Benefits for all partners.
Complimentary tickets for four representatives at the Opening Reception.
Two complimentary tickets to the Governor’s Dinner on the closing night.
Cost of Amethyst Host Partnership - $2,000
ADVERTISING OPTIONS FOR THE WIGCOT PROGRAM
The official WIGCOT conference program will include all of the information that historically has been in the conference binder: general information, agenda, maps, session handouts, tourism directory and participant information for the Marketplace. The program will be an 8-1/2 x 11, 140 page perfect-bound magazine format publication.
| Ad Size | Dimensions | Cost |
| Full-page, Inside Front Cover (4-color) | 7.5" wide x 10" high | $3,000 |
| Full-page, Inside Back Cover (4-color) | 7.5" wide x 10" high | $2,500 |
| Full-page Ad (4-color) | 7.5" wide x 10" high | $1,500 |
| Full-page Ad (Black & White) | 7.5" wide x 10" high | $1,000 |
| 1/2-page Ad (4-color) | 7.5" wide x 4.875" high | $1,000 |
| 1/2-page Ad (Black & White) | 7.5" wide x 4.875" high | $700 |
| 1/4-page Ad (4-color) | 3.625" wide x 4.875" high | $600 |
| 1/4-page Ad (Black & White) | 3.625" wide x 4.875" high | $400 |
| Business Directory
Listing (Listing is limited to company name, phone number, website and a three-sentence descriptive) |
$250 |
Note: All ads must be supplied as a high resolution (300pdi) pdf or tiff file.
Advertising commitments and materials must be made and received no later than January 25, 2008 and payment must be received before February 8, 2008.
Click here to register online.
Since the first conference in 1987, Wisconsin’s tourism conference has become one of the largest of its kind in the United States, growing in attendance to over 1,200 participants. The conference provides delegates with the latest in upcoming trends and an environment that promotes networking and the exchange of ideas for the benefit of our industry. The success and growth of our conference is reflective of a unified industry that wants to be successful at what they do.
The conference is attended by all elements of the Wisconsin travel and tourism industry as well as many support related organizations that participate such as advertising agencies, marketing firms, print media, publishers and printing companies. The conference provides a great opportunity for organizations that provide a support service to the hospitality industry to make key contacts with Wisconsin’s tourism leaders while promoting their company and services.
The tourism conference rotates among Wisconsin cities and facilities that can accommodate a group of this size. The following is a list of some future locations of the conference:
2008 – Lake Geneva
2009 – La Crosse
2010 – Milwaukee
2011 – Wisconsin Dells
2012 – Stevens Point
2013 – Green Bay
The following organizations were sponsors or partners at WIGCOT 2007:
Platinum Level
Discover Wisconsin
Potawatomi Bingo Casino and a partnership with Oneida Nation and Oneida Casino
Silver Level
Ho-Chunk Nation
Bronze Level
Boelter + Lincoln
Chicago Tribune
Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Midwest Living/Meredith Travel Marketing
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Pioneer Press/TwinCities.com
Wisconsin Sports Development Corporation and the Wisconsin Tourism Federation
Ruby Level:
Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau and Vandewalle & Associates
Emerald Level:
Capital Brewery
Trails Media Group and the Wisconsin Winery Association
Amethyst Level:
Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection
If
you have any conference-related questions, please send them to Dawn Zanoni,
Special Events Manager at dzanoni@travelwisconsin.com
or, call Dawn directly at 608/266-3978.