Select your
sponsorship preferences from our a la carte list below. Your sponsorship level
for recognition will be calculated based on the value of the opportunities you
select for this event and all 2007 Blackboard events.
Note: Exhibit fees count towards your sponsorship contribution!
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Cyber Cafe - Cash Co-Sponsorship - Limited Availability
The most popular feature at Bb World! Gain valuable exposure while attendees check their email or surf the web! This sponsorship covers the internet connectivity and service for the Cyber Cafe and is considered a co-sponsorship with the hardware in-kind sponsor. |
$20,000 |
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General Session Speaker
Sign up as the exclusive sponsor of this session and gain exposure before the event and onsite. Sponsor will be recognized on the web and in preshow promotions, as well as on screen and from the podium in front of 2000 attendees. |
$20,000 |
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Cyber Cafe - Hardware In-Kind Co-Sponsorship - Limited Availability
The most popular feature at Bb World! Gain valuable exposure while attendees check their email or surf the web! This sponsorship entails 40 computers, monitors, and accessories for the Cyber Cafe and is considered a co-sponsorship with the cash sponsor. |
$20,000 |
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Conference Bags with Logo Recognition - Exclusive
Your company logo highlighted alongside the Blackboard logo on the bags that all delegates will be toting throughout the meeting and all year round. |
SOLD! |
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Lanyards - Limited Availability
Your logo featured alongside the Blackboard logo on the badge holders worn by all attendees for three days. (Lanyard style will be determined by Blackboard.) |
$15,000 |
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Blackboard Welcome Reception
Network with Blackboard attendees at the welcome reception in the exhibit hall kicking off the entire conference. |
$12,500 |
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Developers Conference - Audio Recording
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SOLD! |
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Client Appreciation Event - CHEERS BAR Sponsor
Sponsor the "Cheers" themed bar, one of the major draws at the Client Appreciation Party! This spot is decorated with bar stools, brass rail and overhead glass rack that will draw attendees into the room. Boston pictures and memorabilia along with your company logo will fill the bar that brings you back to the famous TV show that took place in Boston. Attendees will sit and have a drink with Cliff, Norm and all your Cheers friends. Be the only sponsor of the place "where everyone knows your name", Cheers! Unique add-ons, i.e. wine glasses, logo napkins, stir sticks, etc. provided by your company are welcome. |
$10,000 |
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Client Appreciation Party - ARCADE ROOM Sponsor
Attendees will feel like kids again! Sponsor the only area where attendees will spend hours playing pool, arcade games, getting their cards read and having caricature portraits made. Fun for all ages, and they'll thank YOU for it! This area will be branded with your company logo with signs, table tents, etc... |
$10,000 |
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Client Appreciation Party - GLOW LOUNGE Sponsor
Be the Sponsor that makes the auditorium "glow." Located in front of the stage and dance floor your company will be the one we thank as attendees dance into the night. In this exclusive room you feel like you just walked into one of Boston's hottest clubs. Branded with a gobo, table tents and more, you'll love "The Glow Lounge", where everything glows. |
$10,000 |
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Conference Program
Get noticed as the exclusive sponsor of Blackboard's full-color Users Conference program! This is the definitive full-size conference resource. Your logo will appear in the cover and each section divider. |
$10,000 |
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Partner Presentation
You have a presentation that you know will benefit Blackboard users. This option guarantees that your company has a speaking opportunity in Blackboard's Partner Track. |
$7,500 |
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Full Page, Color Ad in Conference Program
You want to send a message to Blackboard clients. This is the opportunity to select! The program is referenced throughout the event by all Bb World '07 Academic attendees. Blackboard will provide design specifications and deadlines. |
SOLD! |
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Oasis Stops
Quench the thirst of parched attendees as they traverse the path between the conference and exhibit hall by hosting a bottled water station. Your company name and logo will be featured on signage at the station. |
$5,500 |
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Client Appreciation Party - Sponsor a Drink! (Sponsorship Add-on only)
Enhance your sponsorship with a custom add on drink! We'll name a drink after your company and provide logo cups for attendees to take home. No one will forget the "Blackboard Blue Hawaiian", or "BbWorld Whiskey!" |
$5,000 |
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Exhibit Booth(s) 10'X10' + Annual Membership to Developer's Network
Display your solutions to thousands of qualified prospects. Blackboard's Exhibit Hall is the hub of the conference with networking lounges, hospitality areas and lots of dedicated time for face-to-face marketing. This opportunity includes an annual membership to the Developer's Network and is for those companies who are not currently Blackboard Partners. Includes 1 full complimentary registration. |
$5,000 |
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Exclusive SMS Alert Sponsorship
Help keep attendees informed onsite - Send them text messages about Bb social events, exhibit hall events, and your marketing messages. Become Blackboard's official partner and supplier of SMS alert services at BbWorld07. Blackboard will promote the service to event attendees through emails in advance of the meeting with onsite printed promotions. Blackboard will work closely with the sponsor to develop the offering to maximize attendee participation. |
SOLD! |
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Exhibit Booth(s) 10'X10'
Display your solutions to thousands of qualified prospects. Blackboard's exhibit Hall is the hub of the conference with networking lounges, hospitality areas and lots of dedicated time for face-to-face marketing. Includes 1 full complimentary registration. This opportunity is only for current Blackboard Partners. |
$4,500 |
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1/2 Page, Color Ad in Conference Program
You create the message that you want to send to Blackboard clients and we'll feature it! The program is referenced throughout the event by Bb World attendees. Blackboard will provide design specifications and deadlines. |
SOLD! |
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Post-Conference Webinar
Follow-up with Bb World attendees two weeks after the frenzy of the conference is over. This is a great way to re-connect with attendees and drive your message home. All Bb World registered attendees will receive an invitation to your webinar, afterwards you will receive a list of Webinar attendees. |
SOLD! |
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Developers Conference - Partner Presentation
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$3,000 |
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Refreshment Break
Blackboard has scheduled several energizing theme breaks for conference delgates. Sponsor name and logo will appear on all signage promoting the function. Sponsors are welcome to provide unique customizations such as napkins, after-coffee mints, etc. |
$3,000 |
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Promotional Insert for Registration Bags
For less than a dollar per person, place your collateral or promotional items into the hands of all registered attendees! It goes into every conference delegate bag. (Blackboard reserves the right to approve each insert for inclusion.) |
$3,000 |
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Exhibit Hall Prize Drawing Participant
Boost traffic to your booth as a host for an exhibit hall prize drawing. Your company will be recognized in all promotions relating to the prize drawing. |
$3,000 |
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Developers Conference - Welcome Reception
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SOLD! |
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Developers Conference - 1/2 Page Color Ad in Developers Conference Program
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$2,500 |
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Pre-Conference Webinar
Reach out to attendees in advance of Bb World (four weeks prior) - invest in a pre-conference webinar to inform attendees about your plans for Bb World, upcoming releases and other activities. All Bb World registered attendees will receive an invitation to your webinar, afterwards you will receive a list of Webinar attendees. |
SOLD! |
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Conference Attendee List Subscription
Promote your involvement in the program! Follow-up on sales leads after the show! Select this option and you'll have access to the most current attendee list anytime you want. The list will contain delegate name, title, institution and mailing address and email (exluding the info of attendees who opt out). Partners selecting this option can use the roster for a one-time mailing or emailing prior to the show and a one-time mailing after the show to follow-up on their involvement in the event. |
$2,000 |
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Developers Conference - Refreshment Break
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$1,250 |
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Developers Conference ‘07 Attendee List Subscription
Promote your involvement in the Blackboard Developers Conference program! Follow-up on sales leads after the event! Select this option and you'll have access to the most current Blackboard Developers Conference attendee list anytime you want. The list will contain delegate name, title, institution and mailing address and email. Partners selecting this option can use the roster for a one-time mailing or emailing to follow-up on their involvement in the event. |
$1,000 |
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Developers Conference - Registration Inserts
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$750 |
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Upgrade your online listing
Upgrade your online conference listing and customize your presence for Blackboard clients. Even users that cannot attend the event access this online listing all year round. Customization tools include logo placement, contact listings, email and web links, banner ads, press releases, scrolling Java script and more! |
$500 |
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Additional Conference Registration
This option allows you to select an additional company representative to receive a full conference registration at a discounted price. |
$250 |
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