Become a Sponsor

{DOWNLOAD 2012 Sponsorship Package}

Event Details:

Host: Made by Hand

Date/Times: Saturday April 21, 2011 (11:00am – 5:00pm)

Location: International Centre, Hall 4 ( 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga , Ontario , Canada )

Attendees: Targeting 2,500 visitors (1769 visitors in 2011)

Target Demographics: All Ages. Adults 18+ (30-60 peak) and families

Parking: Easily accessible from all major highways with over 5,000 free on-site parking spaces

Online Statistics:

Social Media: 900+ Facebook likes, 1100+ twitter followers

Newsletter: 1050 Subscribers

Website Traffic (www.madebyhandshow.com): 5657 monthly visitors during peak (1851 monthly visitors during off-peak)

* peak during the month of a showcase

Website Demographics: 86% from Canada (96% Ontario, 70% GTA), 8% United States , 6% other countries

Average Time on Website: 3min 11 seconds

 

As a sponsor of the Made by Hand Show, you will enjoy a key profile with our exhibitors and visitors while supporting a fun community event, local Canadian artists and artisans and Crafting for a Cure. Your organization will be recognized in our promotion materials – television promotion, event flyers, newspaper ads, online and signage throughout the Greater Toronto area. Best of all, you would have an opportunity to communicate your marketing message and distribute promotional material at the event.

The following sponsorship packages outline how your organization can get involved. We have various levels of sponsorships for your consideration.

PLATINUM Sponsorship $1600 +HST
The benefits of PLATINUM full sponsorship include:
- Exclusive 8’ Sponsor Table (with pleated skirt) and 8’ rear drape in prime location at the event.
- Company Banner (supplied by company) displayed at the event.
- Company Logo & Name printed on the giveaway bags (Qty. 100) distributed day-of.
- Company Logo & Name printed on all vendor name badges (min 150).
- Company Mentions on any future advertising (i.e. radio or television advertising).
- Company Logo & Name in monthly newsletter leading up to event (over 1000 subscribers).
- Company mentions on the PA system during the event.
- Company Logo & Name on all Newspaper Advertisements
(Mississauga News, Brampton Guardian, Etobicoke Guardian).
- Scheduled Media and Photo Opportunity at the Event.
- Company Logo & Name on Event Flyer (3000 printed).
- Company Logo & Name on Event Program & Map (2000 printed).
- Company Logo (& URL link) on the Made by Hand website (Home Page).
- Updates on Twitter/Facebook regarding the show & your business.
- Company inserts in SWAG BAGS (promotional material, business card, samples ect.) handed out to the first 100 visitors.

GOLD Sponsorship $700+HST
The benefits of GOLD sponsorship include:
- Exclusive 8’ Sponsor Table (with pleated skirt) and 8’ rear drape in prime location at the event.
- Scheduled Media and Photo Opportunity at the Event.
- Company Logo & Name on Event Flyer (3000 printed).
- Company Logo & Name on Event Program & Map (2000 printed).
- Company Logo (& URL link) on the Made by Hand website (Home Page).
- Updates on Twitter/Facebook regarding the show & your business.
- Company inserts in SWAG BAGS (promotional material, business card, samples ect.) handed out to the first 100 visitors.

SILVER Sponsorship $250 plus HST or In-kind Donations (prize donations or services)
The benefits of SILVER sponsorship include:
- Company Logo & Name on Event Program & Map (2000 printed).
- Company Logo (& URL link) on the Made by Hand website (Home Page).
- Updates on Twitter/Facebook regarding the show & your business.
- Company inserts in SWAG BAGS (promotional material, business card, samples ect.) handed out to the first 100 visitors.

Media Sponsorship A (Value of $1000+)
The benefits of a Media Sponsorship A, include:
- Exclusive 8’ Sponsor Table (with pleated skirt) in prime location near front of hall at the event.
- Scheduled Media and Photo Opportunity at the Event.
- Company mentions on the PA system during the event.
- Company Logo & Name in monthly newsletter leading up to event (over 1000 subscribers).
- Company Logo & Name on Event Flyer (3000 printed).
- Company Logo & Name on Event Program & Map (2000 printed).
- Company Logo (& URL link) on the Made by Hand website (Home Page).
- Updates on Twitter/Facebook regarding the show & your business.
- Company inserts in SWAG BAGS (promotional material, business card, samples ect.) handed out to the first 100 visitors.

Media Sponsorship B (Value of $500 - $999)
The benefits of a Media Sponsorship B, include:
- Company Logo & Name on Event Flyer (3000 printed)
- Company Logo & Name in monthly newsletter leading up to event (over 1000 subscribers).
- Company Logo & Name on Event Program & Map (2000 printed).
- Company Logo (& URL link) on the Made by Hand website (Home Page).
- Updates on Twitter/Facebook regarding the show & your business.
- Company inserts in SWAG BAGS (promotional material, business card, samples ect.) handed out to the first 100 visitors.

Media Sponsorship C (Value of $100 - $499)
The benefits of a Media Sponsorship C, include:
- Company Logo (& URL link) on the Made by Hand website (Home Page).
- Updates on Twitter/Facebook regarding the show & your business.
- Company inserts in SWAG BAGS (promotional material, business card, samples ect.) handed out to the first 100 visitors.

SWAG Bag Inserts $25 plus HST
Unable to attend the Spring Made by Hand Show?  A great way to advertisie and promote your business is to contribute to the Swag Bags.  The first 100 shoppers at the Spring Made by Hand Show will receive a free swag bag filled with goodies.  What to include in a Swag Bag?

- Make it memorable (pens, magnets, keychains, samples are all excellent swag items)

- Coupons or discounts are great (not just paper, business cards or brochures)

- Samples are a huge Hit! - Let your future customers try before they buy.

- Special Treat attached to your Business Cards (remember food alergies)

* Sponsors and Vendors may contribute to the Swag Bags at no additional charge

For more information please email us at [email protected].