Be a key part of a bold new conference, dedicated to the 31 million men, women and children — about one in 10 Americans — with hearing loss.

HEAR2009 is designed to connect, educate and empower all those affected by hearing loss, whether they call themselves “hard of hearing,” “hearing impaired,” “late-deafened” or simply “deaf.”

 

HEAR2009 is for:

Individuals with any type of hearing loss

Employers

Hearing aid manufacturers and dispensers

Researchers

Audiologists

Disability and employment consultants

Captionists and Interpreters

Entertainment executives

Recruiters and HR personnel

Hearing health care providers

Teachers

Friends and family of people with hearing loss

 

Our goal is to bring these diverse groups together to discover what we can all learn from — and about — each other.

 

Reasons to Sponsor

Market your product or service directly to America’s biggest untapped audience — 31 million and growing

Unique exposure to hearing loss community leaders, medical and technical professionals and entertainment industry executives

Increase brand awareness and market share with direct and immediate customer feedback

Choose from a host of sponsorship packages and individual promotional opportunities

 

HEAR2009
Sponsorship Packages

NAMING SPONSOR:
$25,000 (or In-Kind Equivalent)

Exclusive co-sponsorship of Conference

Exclusive co-sponsor of Hearing Loss Media Awards

Two premium VIP Tables of 10 at Hearing Loss Media Awards

Eight full registrations to HEAR2009

Four premium-position 10x10 booths in Exhibit Hall

One VIP Suite at conference hotel for three nights

Eight all-access passes to HEARFest Film Festival

Two premium-position 4/C page ads (or one spread) in Program/Exhibit Guide

Two premium-position 4/C page ads (or one spread) in Media Awards Souvenir Journal

Logo inclusion in all promotional materials and signage

Logo inclusion on conference letterhead and merchandise

Logo inclusion in national publication print ads

Logo inclusion and web-link on home page of conference website

Additional promotional considerations to be negotiated.

Honored in Program/Exhibit Guide

 

PLATINUM SPONSOR:
$10,000 (or In-Kind Equivalent)

Premium VIP Table of 10 at Hearing Loss Media Awards

Four full registrations to HEAR2009

Two premium-position 10x10 booths in Exhibit Hall

One Executive-Level room at conference hotel for two nights

Four all-access passes to HEARFest Film Festival

Premium position 4/C full-page ad in Program/Exhibit Guide

Premium position 4/C full-page ad in Media Awards Souvenir Journal

Logo inclusion in all promotional materials and signage

Logo inclusion in national publication print ads

Logo inclusion and web-link on home page of conference website

Honored in Program/Exhibit Guide

 

GOLD SPONSOR:
$5,000 (or In-Kind Equivalent)

Six VIP tickets to Hearing Loss Media Awards

Two full registrations to HEAR2009

One 10x10 booth in Exhibit Hall

One room at conference hotel for two nights

Two all-access passes to HEARFest Film Festival

One 4/C full-page ad in Program/Exhibit Guide

One 4/C full-page ad in Media Awards Souvenir Journal

Logo inclusion in promotional materials and signage

Logo inclusion and web-link on home page of conference website

Honored in Program/Exhibit Guide

 

SILVER SPONSOR:
$2,500 (or In-Kind Equivalent)

Four VIP tickets to Hearing Loss Media Awards

One full registration to HEAR2009

One 10x10 booth in Exhibit Hall

Two all-access pass to HEARFest Film Festival

One 4/C full-page ad in Program/Exhibit Guide OR Media Awards Souvenir Journal

Logo inclusion and web-link on conference website

Honored in Program/Exhibit Guide

 

BRONZE SPONSOR:
$1,000 (or In-Kind Equivalent)

Two VIP tickets to 1st Annual Hearing Loss Media Awards

Two all-access passes to HEARFest Film Festival

One half-page ad in Program/Exhibit Guide OR Media Awards Souvenir Journal

Logo inclusion and web-link on conference website

Honored in Program/Exhibit Guide

 

DONOR: $50 – $999

Honored in Program/Exhibit Guide

 

Promotional and
Sponsorship Opportunities

(for current cost estimates, download the latest PDF file)

MEALS
Sponsors will be listed in signage and in the Program/Exhibit Guide. Sponsors may also provide imprinted napkins and/or cups.

Friday, February 13
Cocktail Reception

Saturday, February 14
Continental Breakfast
Luncheon
Afternoon dessert cart

Sunday, February 15
Continental Breakfast
Hearing Loss Association of California Awards Brunch
Afternoon dessert cart

 

EVENTS
Sponsors will be listed in signage and in the Program/Exhibit Guide. Sponsors may also provide imprinted materials.

Friday, February 13
“Friday Night at ‘THE BLOCK’" Post-Reception Event

Saturday, February 14
“Hearing Loss Media Awards” Banquet
Open-Captioned Movie

Sunday-Monday, Feb. 15-16

HEARFest Film Festival (AMC Theatres at The Block)

 

ACCESSIBILITY
Sponsors will be listed in signage and in the Program/Exhibit Guide.

CART (real-time captioning) for events and workshops

ASL Interpreters for all session events and workshops

FM Assistive Listening Systems for attendees

Induction Loop Assistive Listening Systems (installation and operation)

 

COLLATERAL
Stand out from the pack with these essential, highly visible sponsorships. Attendees won’t be able to miss your message.

Registration tote bags, given free to all attendees ($2,500)

Name badge lanyard, given free to all attendees ($1,000)

Provide free Internet access in Conference areas ($1,000)

Internet Café ($2,500)

Fee to insert flyer/brochure into attendee tote bag ($350)

PROGRAM/EXHIBIT GUIDE
Lists all events, exhibitors, awards, speakers and workshops. 8.5” x 11” Saddle-stitched. A keepsake and reference guide attendees will look at again and again. All ads in 4/C.

Printing of Program/Exhibit Guide (includes exclusive front/back cover ads)

Two-Page Spread

Premium Page (inside front cover, inside back covers)

1 Page

1/2 pg.

1/4 pg.

HEARING LOSS MEDIA AWARDS SOUVENIR JOURNAL
Distributed exclusively to guests, presenters and nominees at the award ceremony. 5.5” x 8.5” Saddle-stitched. All ads in 4/C.

Printing of Media Awards Souvenir Journal (includes exclusive front/back cover ads)

Two-Page Spread

Premium Full-Page (inside front cover, inside back cover)

1 Page

1/2 pg.

1/4 pg.

 

CONFERENCE WORKBOOK
Contains pre-printed notes and slides for all workshops and presentations. Contains no ads, except for sponsor on front and back covers. 8.5” x 11” Saddle-stitched. Ad in 4/C.

Printing of Workbook

 

MEDIA
For print, outdoor and electronic media sponsorship opportunities, contact: Liz@HEAR2009.com