TSHA Exhibit, Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities

Choose from a variety of offerings and get your company in front of more than 4,000 attendees at TSHA Annual Convention and Exhibition! From exhibit booths to brand awareness, attendee interaction and marketing outreach opportunities TSHA has something that will fit within your company’s marketing strategy and help you achieve your goals. Learn more about the event and how to partner with TSHA by downloading the prospectus below.

Prospectus

If you are interested in sponsorship or advertising please complete the application below.

Sponsorship/Advertising Application

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Join the 100+ companies who have signed up to exhibit in Houston in 2018!

Please complete the Exhibit application below. Space assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Booths are 10’ x 10’ and can be combined to create larger spaces.

Exhibit application

Booth Rates:

For-profit Exhibitors $10.95 per square foot
Non-profit Exhibitors $5.50 per square foot
ISDs & Private Primary/Secondary Schools $4.00 per square foot

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If you have any questions or would like to customize a package please contact:

Stephanie Young
TSHA Sales Manager
1-202-367-2312

TSHA’s Annual Convention and Exhibition gathers more than 4,000 speech-language pathologists, audiologists, consumers, and speakers from Texas and the surrounding states.

Who Attends?

What is Their Profession?

Where Do They Work?

What Are Their Primary Specialties?

Language Disorders
Phonology
Articulation Autism
Language and Literacy

Sponsorship & Advertising

Be recognized as a STAR Sponsor of TSHA by investing the below cumulative amounts in sponsorships/advertising and receive the below benefits! We are always open to custom or company-specific sponsorship ideas you may have so please let us know if there is something you are interested in.

Benefits	Gold ($10,000+)	Silver ($6,000 - $9,999)	Bronze ($3,000 - $5,999)
Mobile App Banner Advertisement	X
Company logo on Exhibit Hall Entrance Unit (listing by level)	X	X	X
Complimentary Full Conference Registration (can be used by an employee or top customer)	X (2)	X (1)
Color Advertisement On-Site Convention Program	X (1/2 Page)	X (1/4 Page)	X (1/8 Page)
Company logo featured on the TSHA website	X	X	X
Attendee Mailing List	X	X	X
Recognition on the sponsorship page in the on-site Convention Program (listing by level)	X	X	X
Featured Exhibitor Listing on the TSHA Mobile App	X	X	X
Sponsorship level recognition at your booth	X	X	X

Job Placement

The Job Placement area will be available for you to conduct interviews with qualified candidates during Convention. Employer Forms must be submitted by January 2018, to participate in Job Placement. TSHA will schedule interviews for you with applicants that meet the requirements listed in your employer application. Job Placement also includes a one-month job posting on www.txsha.org. Company participation fee is $100 for 2018 Convention exhibitors and $350 for non-exhibitors. Your Job Placement listing will not be considered final until the invoice is paid.

Advertise in the On-Site Convention Program

More than 4,000 attendees will be personally receiving the program upon check-in and using it throughout the Convention as their official guide!

All advertising must be received print-ready. Email advertising copy to exhibits@txsha.org in high resolution jpg, eps, or pdf file format. The deadline for inclusion in the On-site Convention Program is early January.

Ad Size	Dimensions	Color
Eighth Page	3.5” x 2.5”	$200
Quarter Page	3.5” x 5”	$350
Half Page	7.5” x 5”	$525
Full Page	7.5” x 10”	$850
Inside Front Cover	7.5” x 10”	$1,050
Inside Back Cover	7.5” x 10”	$1,050
Back Cover (full)	7.5” x 10”	$1,350

Electronic Mailing List

A membership mailing list (excluding email addresses) of the entire TSHA membership of over 5,000 individuals is available for purchase year round, but offered at a significant discount to Convention exhibitors! The electronic mailing list (regularly $2,100) is available for only $750 for commercial exhibitors and $525 for non-profit exhibitors!

The digital mailing list will be sent via email. You must have an exhibit booth at the TSHA 2018 Annual Convention to take advantage of this special offer. Offer good through Friday, March 12, 2018.

Convention Sponsorships

Whether you are looking to increase your brand awareness, interact with convention attendees, or expand your marketing outreach TSHA has an opportunity that will help you reach your sponsorship goals.

Brand Awareness

Way Finding Map………………………………$750
Help attendees navigate the exhibit hall with a way finding map prominently posted at the front of the hall. The way finding map will feature the exhibit hall floor plan, with your booth highlighted, as well as your company logo and booth number featured immediately below the map so that attendees know where to find you!

Charging Table …………………………………$750
Attendees are always looking for a way to power their mobile devices! This captive audience will learn more about your products and services while at the branded charging table. Includes company logo on graphic cling and the opportunity to provide marketing collateral.

Badge Lanyard …………………………………$2,500
Make a statement and get your company name/logo at the forefront of everyone’s mind by sponsoring the Convention lanyard. Badges must be worn at all times within the convention center. Sponsor is responsible for production, shipping/handling charges of lanyards.

Hotel Key Cards ………………………………$3,500
The vast majority of attendees stay in the TSHA Headquarter hotel. Your presence is guaranteed to be in most attendees’ hands at least once each day as they enter their hotel rooms. Your branded key card will be given to each room of TSHA attendees staying at the Hilton-Americas Houston and will feature your full color design on one side, along with the TSHA logo!

Mobile App………………………………………$4,000
The mobile app keeps attendees connected to TSHA both wherever they go, both before and during Convention, with up-to-the-minute session scheduling, exhibitor listing, and important notifications.
Entire Mobile App Sponsorship includes:

Branded full screen design that is displayed each time thousands of attendees log-in to the app
Scrolling banner on Mobile app
Enhanced exhibitor listing
Push message sent out at the day and time you select

Convention Bag ………………………………$7,500 Sponsor provides bags –or– $12,500 TSHA provides bags

Presented to each convention attendee at registration, official convention tote bags are used during and long after the convention, providing maximum impact. Convention Bag Sponsorship includes:

Company logo prominently printed on the convention bag
Ability to include a tote bag insert in the bag. Tote bag insert not to exceed 8 ½ inches by 11 inches; sponsor responsible for production, shipping/handling charges of insert.

Banners, Wraps, and Clings …………………Contact Us to Discuss Options and Pricing
Located in high-traffic areas of the Convention Center, the options are endless! Whether you are looking for an elevator cling, large hall banner, column wrap, floor decals, or more contact us and we will work with you on a custom item based on your budget and needs!

Attendee Interaction

Product Preview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$250 per 6 feet tabletop space
Present your products before Convention even starts! Every year, more than 2,000 attendees travel onsite for pre-registration on Wednesday before the exhibit hall opens the following day. Purchase a tabletop space next to registration to preview your products. Each space includes signage with your company logo and booth number. No sales are permitted during the product preview. All sales must be conducted in the exhibit hall during open hours.

Coffee Station Placement . . . . . . $500 per station – limit 5 per break

Sponsorship includes coffee station placement near your booth during the break of your choice. If you want to enhance the station near you with additional beverages or snacks please contact us for menu options.

Giant Games in the Lounge (Corn Hole or Jenga)…………..$750
Keep attendees’ eyes on the prize with a company branded giant game in the exhibit hall lounge. The branded game will also be put to use at the Spirit Day Tailgate which is attended by hundreds of TSHA student attendees! After convention, you’re welcome to take your custom game back to your office for use at other company events!

Photo Booth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000
Help attendees cut loose and have fun! Attendees will visit the booth in the Exhibit Hall to have their fun photo taken with costume props. Attendees will have a memory to take home with their branded photo strip. Photo Booth Sponsorship includes company logo alongside TSHA Convention Logo on pictures, company branding on the booth structure, and signage at the Photo Booth with company name.

Keynote Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500
The opening Keynote Session is one of the highlights of the TSHA Annual Convention and offers a unique opportunity for exposure. More than 3,500 attend this session each year. Keynote sponsorship includes your company name and logo on stage during the opening Keynote Session and introduction of one company representative during the Keynote Session

Spirit Day

Spirit Day is on Friday, March 2, 2018! Attendees will be encouraged to wear their school gear to Convention and participate in events to promote their University. Over 600 student attendees participate in Spirit Day each year!

Praxis Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $6,000
The Praxis Bowl is one of the highlights of Convention and offers a unique opportunity for exposure.
Sponsorship includes three-minute introduction of the company during the Praxis Bowl, table-toppers at all Praxis Bowl tables with company logo, and opportunity to provide Praxis Bowl participants with a shirt or giveaway with company logo.

Meet and Greet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000
The Spirit Day Meet and Greet is held in the Exhibit Hall. Undergraduate and graduate students get the opportunity to network with alumni and professors of Texas universities. Meet and Greet Sponsorship includes two-minute introduction of the company, signage at the event with company name, and option to have a company table at the Meet and Greet.

Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000
Undergraduate and graduate students get the opportunity to play games, have fun and win prizes in the Exhibit Hall. Tailgate Sponsorship includes two-minute introduction of the company, opportunity to provide the grand prize giveaway and signage at the event with company name.

Marketing Outreach

Mobile App Enhanced Exhibitor Listing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250
The mobile app has caught on and attendees are logging in daily to check their schedules and stay up to date on Convention. Make your exhibitor listing more comprehensive by providing us contact information, a description and your logo while having your booth highlighted in the exhibit booth listing page of the mobile app.

Exhibit Hall Announcement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500
Inform attendees perusing the exhibit hall of the exciting happenings at your booth. Ensure increased traffic to your both through up to a 20 second announcement scripted exactly as you would like!

Mobile App Push Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500
TSHA sends out Push Notification throughout Convention to let attendees know about key events taking place. Have a sale at your booth you want to promote? A private drawing you want to tell attendees about? Get your company message out and get attendees headed to your booth by purchasing a sponsored push message that will reach the thousands of attendees who download the app! Limited number available per day; first come first served.

Convention Bag Insert or Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 paper OR $1,500 item
Promote your organization with a flyer or item in the TSHA attendee convention bags! Each attendee will receive one as soon as they get to convention. Insert/Item not to exceed 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches and must be approved by TSHA. Sponsor is responsible for production, shipping/handling charges of insert/item.

Email Banner Ads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000
Your choice of a custom branded banner ad in the TSHA Registration Confirmation or “Know Before you Go” email that every attendee receives! Every attendee receives an email just after completing the online registration process. Your ad will be prominently displayed at the bottom of the email.

Pre-Con Postcard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500
The Pre-Convention Brochure is going digital again this year but we are sending out a postcard to let members know it’s available. Get your company logo on the pre-convention postcard and be the first to get in front of our members! Deadline to reserve is Friday, September 1, 2017.

Design Your Own Sponsorship

Let us know if you have a new sponsorship idea for the TSHA Annual Convention and Exhibition. TSHA is always open to new ideas. Contact Stephanie Young at exhibits@txsha.org