SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

2008 Third Coast Festival Conference
October 9-11, 2008
Hotel Orrington, Evanston, IL



We're happy to announce that the Third Coast Festival is now offering sponsorships for its eighth annual TCF Conference taking place this fall. This gathering provides a great opportunity for radio organizations and audio companies of all sorts to reach out to professionals who are shaping the sound and the future of public broadcasting.



Last year the TCF Conference attracted 400 radio reporters, documentary producers, program editors and sound artists to attend the sell-out event, which is the only national conference dedicated to the art and craft of documentary audio production. People come to the TCF conference not only to gain skills but to initiate collaborations; learn what's happening in public broadcasting; find out about opportunuties at stations, networks, production companies; and swap information about the best technology available. You can stand out in this crowd by sponsoring one of the six meals and/or snack breaks available.

The TCF, in return for your support, will work with you to make your sponsorship as visible as possible, before and during the conference. Many thanks to last years sponsors: Whole Foods, NPR, PRX, AIR, PRI and American Public Media's Weekend America.




All took great advantage of their sponsorships, especially APM which gave away three complete recording kits, leaving the crowd with a great impression of and feeling about the network.

The number of sponsorships is limited to only six, so we recommend you contact us soon for more information about this unique opportunity.

Contact:
Johanna Zorn, TCF Executive Director
312-948-4652, jzorn@thirdcoastfestival.org

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:

Lunch - $5,000
Available on Friday, October 10 / Saturday, October 11

Includes:
- Short presentation during meal
- Highly visible promotional table in registration area for entire conference
- Signage prominently displayed at the conference and the meal
- Logo on website and in registration materials
- Literature included in registration packet
- Placement of CDs or other materials on lunch tables

Breakfast - $3000
Available on Friday, October 10 / Saturday, October 11

Includes:
- Highly visible promotional table in registration area for entire conference
- Signage prominently displayed at conference and at meal
- Logo on website and in registration materials
- Literature included in registration packet
- Placement of CDs or other materials on breakfast tables

Afternoon Breaks - $2000
Available on Friday, October 10 / Saturday, October 11

Includes:
- Signage, CDs or other materials prominently displayed during break
- Logo on website and in registration materials
- Literature included in registration packet

NOTE: Sponsors do not pay for the catering costs at any of the levels.