Sponsorship

Choose a value-added sponsorship package, or select an exclusive sponsorship opportunity—or mix and match from a list of other creative ideas to personalize your sponsorship of the CRN events.

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The Workshop: CRN’s Day of Science is an intense one-day symposium focused on key scientific and nutrition topics that affect the industry, addressing both short-term and long-term issues. The audience includes Chief Science Officers, Heads of Research and Development, Product Development Executives, Quality Assurance Officers, Directors of Regulatory Affairs, and Directors of Scientific Affairs.

The Conference is CRN’s Annual Symposium for the Dietary Supplement Industry. Attendees include Presidents, Vice Presidents, Chief Executive Officers, Product Development Executives, Directors of Health and Nutrition, and Research Executives from leading domestic and international industry companies.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), founded in 1973, is a Washington, D.C.-based trade association representing dietary supplement manufacturers and ingredient suppliers.

Sponsorship Packages:

All packages receive the following:

  • One (1) promotion in a “Meet the Sponsor” section of The Report (CRN’s online newsletter)
  • Exclusive access to the CRN membership mailing list
  • Recognition at The Conference and The Workshop on signs, in the conference program, with announcements and from sponsorship ribbons
  • Logo on screen during general sessions
  • Linked logo on every page of The Conference and The Workshop website
  • Post-conference mailing list of The Conference and The Workshop attendees

Package options and details:

Platinum Level Sponsor ($15,000)

  • Logo in footer of all online registration pages
  • Two (2) complimentary full conference registrations
  • 20% discount on all other sponsorship opportunities at The Conference and The Workshop
  • $300 discount on additional conference registrations
  • One (1) Full-page, four-color ad in the onsite program
  • Pre-conference mailing list of The Conference and The Workshop attendees
  • Opportunity to introduce a general session speaker

Gold Level Sponsor ($12,000)

  • One (1) complimentary full conference registration
  • 15% discount on all other sponsorship opportunities at The Conference and The Workshop
  • $200 discount on additional conference registrations
  • One (1) Half-page, four-color ad in the onsite program

Silver Level Sponsor ($10,000)

  • One (1) complimentary full conference registration
  • 10% discount on all other sponsorship opportunities at The Conference and The Workshop
  • $100 discount on additional conference registrations
  • One (1) Quarter-page, four-color ad in the on-site program

Register online now to secure your sponsorship.


Exclusive Opportunities (limited to one sponsor):

SOLD Board of Directors Dinner: $10,000
Don’t miss a chance to sponsor this exclusive function. This private event provides you with the opportunity to network with high-level decision makers. As the sole sponsor you and a colleague will have the chance to connect with the board of directors as the only non board members at the dinner. You will receive recognition and thanks at the dinner.

SOLD Fitness Walk: $8,000
Show your support for good health and promote your company by sponsoring the annual Fitness Walk! You will be promoted in the conference program, Fitness Walk signage, and verbally in a general session. You will also have the opportunity to provide t-shirts, bottled water, or any other related items.

The Connection: $10,000
Brand the new hot spot of The Conference! As the sole sponsor you have the opportunity to create an environment that reflects your company’s unique character. This lounge-style area invites attendees to network with colleagues, stay connected through internet portals and check out the latest news updates. Sponsorship includes design collaboration of the space, half-page ad in the conference program, sponsorship listings and recognition as well as promotional signage.

SOLD Wednesday Dessert Reception: $7,500
Sponsor the kick-off event and make a big impression to the attendees of The Conference and The Workshop. This reception is a great opportunity to network with attendees. Provide cocktail napkins with your logo for a bigger punch! Your company will be recognized on signs, in the conference program and during conference announcements.

SOLD Thursday Networking Reception: $5,000
Sponsoring the Thursday night reception will provide you and your organization an excellent opportunity to showcase your support of The Conference. In addition to acknowledgement in the conference program and signage during the event, a color gobo will display your logo at the reception.

Hotel Key Cards: $5,000
Welcome guests as they check into their hotel rooms. 500 keys will be branded with your logo for the Terranea Resort. Provide us with your logo and we’ll do the rest.

SOLD Golf Beverage Cart: $1,000
The golfers will be sure to thank you as they quench their thirst during Friday’s golf outing. Your company will have a sign on the beverage cart as well as signage at the conference.

SOLD Lanyards: $1,500
You supply CRN with customized lanyards and we will make sure each attendee receives one at registration.

SOLD Conference Bags: $1,500
Your company’s name can be the one every attendee is sure to remember when you sponsor the official conference bags. You supply the bags with your logo and message and CRN will distribute it to all attendees at registration.

SOLD USB Drives: $5,000
This valuable resource includes the session handouts, and is distributed to all conference attendees to use once they get home! Your logo will be printed on the USB flash drive and a PDF advertisement can be uploaded.

Questions? Call Jill Ferguson at 703-778-9000 x108
or e-mail CRN2009@YourMeeting.com

 



Addtional Opportunities (available to multiple sponsors):

Online Registration Confirmation Page: $7,500
Be the first to reach all of the attendees. Your logo will be on every registrant’s online registration confirmation page they receive via email. This is your chance for exposure before the conference happens. Attendees will be reminded of your company on sponsor signage at the event. (maximum of two sponsorships)

Golf Outing $2,500
By sponsoring the golf outing, your organization will be promoted through signage and in the conference program. Sponsorship fee includes one foursome.

Breakfast: $5,000
Show the attendees how important they are to you with their most important meal of the day. The attendees will be greeted at breakfast with a sign bearing your logo and your sponsorship will be listed in the conference program and acknowledged during the function. (maximum of four sponsorships)

Advertise in the On-site Program
Quarter Page $600
Half Page $800
Full Page $1,500
Inside Front or Back Cover $2,100
Back Cover $3,000

Coffee Break: $2,500
Greet delegates one-on-one and spread the word about your company by sponsoring a coffee break between sessions. Signage is included at the coffee break stations and you will be recognized in the conference program and prior to the break. (maximum of five sponsorships)

Evening Entertainment: $2,500
Looking for a sponsorship opportunity with a little more fun? This is your chance! Sponsor the entertainment provided at The Conference Thursday reception and Friday dinner. You will be recognized both nights by both event entertainers. (maximum of two sponsorships)

SOLD Pads/Pens: $1,500
Supply this year’s conference pads and pens and achieve continuous exposure for your company. CRN will distribute them to all conference attendees.

 

Customized Sponsorship for The Conference or
The Workshop

If you have a particular sponsorship that better fits your marketing strategy or would like to supply attendees with something that is not listed, please give us a call. We welcome all ideas and have some additional ideas of our own!

Questions? Call Jill Ferguson at 703-778-9000 x108
or e-mail CRN2009@YourMeeting.com

CRN THANKS
OUR SPONSORS:


Natural Alternatives International


and alsoOther Sponsors

 

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