Business-Focused Education for HME Providers Cleveland SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES About the HME News...2 Testimonials...3 Past Highlights...4 Sponsorship Comparisons...6 Platinum...7 Gold...8 Silver...9 Bronze...10 1
Cleveland Sponsoring the HME News gives you extensive brand exposure to the industry s top providers. As a sponsor, you have management-level executives with buying power at your fingertips. Now in its 13th year, the HME Summit attracts the top thought leaders and decision makers in the industry. We combine high-level learning with dynamic networking opportunities, creating the perfect environment for business leaders to form partnerships, find solutions and strategize for success. You can join in this environment to showcase your company and gain new business. This year the Summit takes place at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio. Home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, professional sports teams and world-class museums, Cleveland is centrally located and easily accessible. Cleveland is one of the largest centers for healthcare in the country, making it an ideal spot for the HME News. The Ritz-Carlton Cleveland boasts luxury with an edge and pays tribute to the history of the city by incorporating memorabilia and even specialty cocktails reflecting the roots of rock and roll in Cleveland. Located within Cleveland s Tower City Center, the Ritz offers elegant guest rooms and suites with panoramic views of the Cuyahoga River, Lake Erie and downtown Cleveland. The Summit has a limited number of sponsorship opportunities available for companies who understand the value of being identified with content-rich, cutting edge information before an audience of top HME executives. We hope you ll join us as a sponsor. Sponsorships are limited. Reserve yours today! Contact: Northeast / Ohio Rick Rector Publisher 207-846-0600 x267 rrector@hmenews.com Midwest / Southeast / West Coast Jo Reed Account Manager 207-846-0600 x271 jreed@hmenews.com 2
What people are saying: The size of the Summit provided great opportunity for networking. The side conversations between sessions and the Street Talk Workshops were fantastic, and I don t know if I can see that being topped! Lisa Ziehl, Operations Dir., Rice Home Medical The HME News Business Summit is the best conference by far. Always informative and great topics. Charlie Johnson, VP of Business Development, A&P Quality Care Medical Great speakers! It was amazing to go to back-toback sessions educating me more on the industry. Sarah Hailey, Marketing Director, Home Health Depot Great program. Every presentation was very useful. As an owner, this is the place to be! Patrick Naeger, Executive Vice President, Health Care Equipment & Supply Co. The Summit is always worth the time to attend for the education and networking opportunities. Always a great event! Kit Shellhouse, Director of Operations, ECS Billing & Consulting Inc. This was my first Summit. I have learned so much from the seminars and from networking with the brightest people in this industry. Jodi Clark, Assistant Director, Walnut Medical Services 3
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A Few of Our Past Speakers: Dan Afrasabi Dr. Carrie Blair Rob Boeye Ross Burris Dr. Patrick Cawley Pat Clifford Don Davis Daniel DeSimone James Dragatsis Jeff Gartland Dr. Dave Gilbert Rick Glass Jim Greatorex Sarah Hanna Everette James Nick Knowlton Dr. Joseph Krainin Michael Kuller Fletcher Lance Dr. Steven Landers Miriam Lieber Mike Matson Ryan McDevitt Paul O Toole Sai Parthasarathy Dewey Roof Jonathan Sadock Tom Sayre Wayne Slavitt Mike Sperduti Nick Stupakis Michelle Templin Tammy Zelenko Bernie Zimmer Coleen Zinda 5
Sponsorship Benefits: Bronze Silver Gold Platinum Prominent branding and marketing (web, email, print and onsite) Ad on HMESummit.com Sponsorship announcement in HME NewsWire Dedicated email to 10,000 HME News names # of free registrations (value of $1,295 each) 1 2 3 4 Sponsor of: Breakfast or Snack Break Networking Lunch or Breakfast Welcome Reception Networking Reception Logo branded lanyards and padfolios Brochure and promo placement in conference bags Advertorial in conference book Company Listing 1/4 1/2 Full Post show list of attendees Ad(s) in State of the Industry Special Report 1/4 Half Full 2 Full s Video on home page of HMENews.com $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $25,000 6
Sponsorship Levels: Platinum Sponsorship PUBLICATION MARKETING Two full page ads in the State of the Industry White Paper Top logo position on the sponsor page of the State of the Industry White Paper Highlighted as Platinum Sponsor in all Summit print ads in HME News Logo included on all Summit advertising materials Brochure/literature placement in all Summit conference bags E-MARKETING Poster ad with link on all pages of Summit Web site Logo on all pages of the Summit Web site Company profile included on Summit Web site Announcement as Platinum Sponsor in the HME NewsWire E-mail broadcast to all registrants announcing sponsorship of Networking Reception Logo included in HME News Insider e-newsletter Dedicated email to 10,000 HME News names Opportunity to run a video on the home page of HMENews.com for one month Logo included in Summit e-media advertising EVENT BRANDING Sponsor of the Monday Evening Networking Reception Logo branded lanyards Logo branded padfolios Highlighted logo at Summit Sessions Special full page write-up/advertorial in Summit Conference Program Logo included on printed Summit materials and signage Logo included on Networking Reception signage Promotional item placement in all Summit conference bags BONUS BENEFITS 4 registrations to Summit Post-show mailing list of attendees Sponsorship First Right of Refusal for 2018 Summit Only one Platinum Sponsor Price: $25,000 For more information, contact: Northeast / Ohio Sales Contact: Rick Rector Publisher 207-846-0600 x267 rrector@hmenews.com Midwest / Southeast / West Coast Sales Contact: Jo Reed Account Manager 207-846-0600 x271 jreed@hmenews.com 7
Gold Sponsorship PUBLICATION MARKETING One full page ad in the State of the Industry White Paper Second logo position on the sponsor page of the State of the Industry White Paper Highlighted as Gold Sponsor in all Summit print ads in HME News Logo included on all Summit advertising materials Brochure/literature placement in all Summit conference bags E-MARKETING Poster ad with link on all pages of Summit Web site Logo on all pages of the Summit Web site Company profile included on Summit Web site Announcement as Gold Sponsor in the HME NewsWire E-mail broadcast to all registrants announcing sponsorship of Welcome Gathering Logo included in HME News Insider e-newsletter Opportunity to run a video on the home page of HMENews.com for one month EVENT BRANDING Sponsor of the Welcome Gathering Highlighted logo at Summit Sessions Special half page write-up/advertorial in Summit Conference Program Logo included on printed Summit materials and signage Logo included on Welcome Gathering signage Promotional item placement in all Summit conference bags BONUS BENEFITS 3 registrations to Summit Post-show mailing list of attendees Sponsorship First Right of Refusal for 2018 Summit Only one Gold Sponsor Price: $15,000 For more information, contact: Northeast / Ohio Sales Contact: Rick Rector Publisher 207-846-0600 x267 rrector@hmenews.com Midwest / Southeast / West Coast Sales Contact: Jo Reed Account Manager 207-846-0600 x271 jreed@hmenews.com 8
Silver Sponsorship PUBLICATION MARKETING One half horizontal page ad in the State of the Industry White Paper Logo included on the sponsor page of the State of the Industry White Paper Highlighted as Silver Sponsor in all Summit print ads in HME News Logo included on all Summit advertising materials Brochure/literature placement in all Summit conference bags E-MARKETING 1/2 poster ad with link on all pages of Summit Web site Logo on all pages of the Summit Web site Company profile included on Summit Web site Announcement as Silver Sponsor in the HME NewsWire E-mail broadcast to all registrants announcing your sponsored event Logo included in HME News Insider e-newsletter EVENT BRANDING Sponsor of one of the networking luncheons or continental breakfasts Highlighted logo at Summit Sessions Special quarter page write-up/advertorial in Summit Conference Program Logo included on printed Summit materials and signage Logo included on your sponsored event signage Promotional item placement in all Summit conference bags BONUS BENEFITS 2 registrations to Summit Post-show mailing list of attendees Sponsorship First Right of Refusal for 2018 Summit Limited to three sponsors Price: $10,000 For more information, contact: Northeast / Ohio Sales Contact: Rick Rector Publisher 207-846-0600 x267 rrector@hmenews.com Midwest / Southeast / West Coast Sales Contact: Jo Reed Account Manager 207-846-0600 x271 jreed@hmenews.com 9
Bronze Sponsorship PUBLICATION MARKETING One quarter page ad in the State of the Industry White Paper Logo included on the sponsor page of the State of the Industry White Paper Highlighted as Bronze Sponsor in all Summit print ads in HME News Logo included on all Summit advertising materials Brochure/literature placement in all Summit conference bags E-MARKETING Logo on all pages of the Summit Web site Company profile included on Summit Web site Announcement as Bronze Sponsor in the HME NewsWire Logo included in HME News Insider e-newsletter EVENT BRANDING Sponsor of one of the continental breakfasts or snack breaks Highlighted logo at Summit Sessions Logo included on printed Summit materials and signage Logo included on your sponsored event signage Promotional item placement in all Summit conference bags Company listing in Summit Conference Program BONUS BENEFITS 1 registration to Summit Post-show mailing list of attendees Price: $5,000 For more information, contact: Northeast / Ohio Sales Contact: Rick Rector Publisher 207-846-0600 x267 rrector@hmenews.com Midwest / Southeast / West Coast Sales Contact: Jo Reed Account Manager 207-846-0600 x271 jreed@hmenews.com 10