$15,000 and up

SPONSORSHIP PRICE DESCRIPTION
Keynote Speakers

 

 

Prices Vary

Sponsor supports speaker honorarium, travel expenses, room rental and audio/visual needs:

  • Opportunity to introduce the speaker
  • Sponsorship includes a listing and logo on the web site, on-site directory, and in a dedicated e-mail blasts
  • On-site signage at keynote session: 22x28 sign at the entrance to the room and a podium sign
  • Opportunity to bring your own signs/banners and put up a furniture display at the entrance to the room
  • Opportunity to distribute company literature at the session  
  • Opportunity to host speaker in your showroom/booth space for a meet and greet event.
 

CLICK HERE for images of keynotes and sponsor’s recognition

Kinzie/Wells Entrance Display

$15,000

This is the biggest entrance for NeoCon where thousands of attendees access the Mart. Sponsor a Display inside or outside the Kinzie/Wells Entrance.

 

CLICK HERE for ideas 

NEW! Kinzie/Wells 1st Floor Banner $15,000

Kinzie/Wells is the HOT entrance to The Mart during NeoCon. Hurry and be the first exhibitor to take advantage of our NEW offering! Hang a banner with your company branding and showroom/booth number off the 2nd floor Kinzie/Wells escalators:

Window size:
Height: 7ft 2 1/2 in.
Width: 16ft 1 in.

CLICK HERE to see the window/banner location.

HOT! North-Central Lobby Display

$15,000

Put up a creative display in the North-Central Lobby right by the registration area. Don’t miss this great opportunity to showcase your product to thousands of people passing by or waiting in line to register.

  • Sponsor responsible to supervise the installation or set up of the display.
  • Sponsorship includes web site and directory promotion.
 

CLICK HERE for images of past displays

South Lobby Billboards

 

 

 

$15,000

Sponsor receives (1) oversized indoor billboard in one of the most visible areas of the show - South Lobby

  • Fee includes one 7’5” high x 18’12” wide vinyl banner.
  • Sponsor provides artwork
 

CLICK HERE for banner images 

Lanyards

 

 

 

 

$15,000 for 10,000 lanyards

Create thousands of walking ads by putting your company name around the neck of every NeoCon attendee! Lanyards will be distributed with mandatory badges to every NeoCon attendee.       

  • Opportunity to include company name, logo, and booth/showroom number on ¾” lanyards.
  • Choice of up to 2 colors on a lanyard              
 

CLICK HERE for samples 

South Drive Display

 

$15,000

 

Leave an impression before attendees even enter the Mart. Sponsor a South Drive Display on the driveway or the sidewalk of the Mart. 

  • Opportunity to display your product in front of thousands of attendees before and after they visit you at NeoCon
  • On-site signage provided
 

CLICK HERE for sample displays

Segways

$15,000

Segway riders utilize a patented shield that combines your company’s message with a “new-gadget” effect. The Segway is a highly visible, green friendly, mobile machine that allows a rider to easily maneuver around and interact with show attendees, at a height above the crowd.   The Segway riders can station themselves near high-traffic areas, placing your brand in the most effective places. 

  • Sponsor provides the artwork to be displayed on 3 segways through the out 3 days of the show
  • Promotional items/handouts may be distributed, and company attire worn, if provided by the sponsor. 
 

CLICK HERE for more information

Scooter Squads

$15,000

These groups of scooters tow 40´´x 60´´ double-sided billboards in teams of three; creating a 1, 2, 3 effect that is hard to ignore. Take control and position the scooters in high foot traffic areas to pass out company information, and communicate your brand’s talking points.

  • Sponsor provides the artwork to be displayed on 3 scooters through out the 3 days of the show
  • Opportunity to distribute promotional items/handouts, and provide  company attire for the riders
 

CLICK HERE for more information

Coffee Sleeves and a Satellite Coffee Station in the Kinzie/Wells lobby

$20,000

Give free coffee to attendees!!! Satellite Starbucks Coffee Station at Kinzie/Wells entrance will distributes coffee, compliments of the Sponsor. This is one of the main entrances to the building for the NeoCon attendees. 

  • The fee pays for Coffee Sleeves and Coffee. 
  • On-site signage at the station
  • Opportunity to provide t-shirts, hats, aprons etc. with company logo to the Starbucks staff (both at the satellite coffee station and the Starbucks store on the 1st floor of the Mart)
 

CLICK HERE for images of the satellite coffee station 

Hotel Keycards

 

 

 

 

$20,000 for 10,000 keycards

This opportunity allows the sponsor to advertise and promote their involvement with NeoCon on hotel guestroom keycards. 

  • Sponsor supplies the artwork for the keycards
  • Opportunity to select 10 participating hotels from the NeoCon room block
  • Fee includes all processing, coordination with hotels and production of cards

     


    CLICK HERE for sample key cards  

Press Room

$20,000

The NeoCon Press Room serves over 350 press members from around the world as well as the industry leaders who meet with the press. The sponsorship includes the following:

  • Opportunity to showcase company’s product throughout the entire Press Room and brand it as the Press Room sponsored by your company.
  • Opportunity to provide company materials and other giveaways to help brand the Press Room
  • Fee covers catering (breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages) for all the Press Members, computers, printers and installation
  • Extensive way-finding signage throughout the Merchandise Mart recognizing your company as the Press Room Sponsor. 
  • Promotion on the web site and on-site directory
 

CLICK HERE for images of the press room 

NeoConvoy

$20,000

Do you have a company truck? If you do, do not hesitate in joining the rest of the NeoConvoy line up and display your truck among the ‘majors’ in the South Drive of The Mart!

 

In order to take advantage of this great opportunity, each participating manufacturer needs to spend a minimum of $20,000 in sponsorships. 

 

Do not wait, choose one or few of the opportunities from this list today!

 

CLICK HERE for images of the NeoConvoy trucks

Outside Banners $25,000

Gain extra exposure and have your company name be visible to thousands of potential clients and attendees before they even enter The Mart.

Leave a lasting impression on the NeoCon attendee: 

  • Opportunity to design one big banner to be hung on the Pedway above the Orleans St. Highly noticeable to taxi traffic leaving The Mart.

Or

  • Opportunity to design series of small banners that will spell out the name of your company and get hung on the front of The Mart

CLICK HERE for images of The Mart's outside banners.

The SPECTACLE on the South Drive

Prices vary

As every year, we are looking for one hip manufacturer with a unique idea to sponsor a “SPECTACLE” on the South Drive. Create a buzz and be the talk of the show for press, attendees and exhibitors! If you think you have the next big idea, hurry and secure the sponsorship by contacting Ashley Shelton at 312-527-7619 or email ashelton@mmart.com and share your vision!