AOAP Sponsor and Marketing Brochure

Spponsorship S Sponsorship

& MARKETING GUIDE

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BETTER TOGETHER

Standing out in the ocean of businesses that service the aquatic industry is often difficult. Let us help you and your business support professionals that have a vested interest in aquatics nationwide.

Whether you would like to sponsor a conference item or enter into a corporate partnership, we have a plan for every budget. Creative opportunities are available to help you increase your exposure and your bottom line. For the price of a magazine ad, you can ensure your company is promoted to the most influential aquatics professionals throughout the industry.

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Donita Grinde-Houtman AOAP President Aquatics Director, Derby Recreation Commission

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WHAT SPONSORS ARE S A YIN G

AOAP IS OUR BEST CHANCE TO CONNECT WITH OPERATORS WHO ARE READY TO BUY.

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AQUATIC CONNECTIONS Learn more about who you’ll be reaching by partnering with AOAP

SPONSOR p 6 GENERAL PACKAGES SPONSOR p 7 MAIN PACKAGES

p 8 CONFERENCE RECOGNITION SPONSORS TOURNAMENT p 10 GOLF SPONSORS

p 12 PROGRAM SPONSORS p 14 ADVERTISE WITH AOAP

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CONNECTIONS The Association of Aquatic Professionals is the industry’s leading organization for aquatic operators. Among its primary focus, AOAP strives to promote coordination and cooperation between all aspects of the industry: programming, management, operation and maintenance and facility design.

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Who You Reach as an AOAP Sponsor

Sponsorship offers you the opportunity to get front and center with on-the-deck buyers at a cost similar to a single print advertisement!

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Municipal Aquatics & Recreation

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Fitness Centers

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K-12 and Collegiate Aquatics & Athletics

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YMCAs and JCCs

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Private Waterparks, Clubs & Swim Schools

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Aquatic & Lifeguard Management Cos

Weekly Newsletter Subscribers

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Military Installations

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SPONSOR PACKAGES

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Recognition in the conference mobile app

Unique recognition plaque Recognition in the conference mobile app & on conference signage

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Unique recognition plaque Recognition in the conference mobile app & on conference signage One complimentary exhibit booth Complimentary website logo & AOAP Weekly posting Inclusion of a company flyer in the conference packet (1500 copies provided by the sponsor) One dedicated email blast

Unique recognition plaque Recognition in the conference mobile app & on conference signage One complimentary exhibit booth Complimentary website logo & AOAP Weekly posting Inclusion of a company flyer in the conference packet (1500 copies provided by the sponsor) Two dedicated email blasts & one box ad in the AOAP Weekly

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CONFERENCE SPONSORS $25,000 Each Recognition in the AOAP e-newsletter including your logo in the sponsorship section (over 28,000 subscribers) Banner ad in the AOAP weekly for the year, leading up to and through the Annual Conference Four dedicated email blasts in the AOAP weekly newsletter Banner ad or button ad on the AOAP website for a year Recognition on all conference promotional literature including the AOAP newsletter, pre-conference registration materials, conference packets, etc.

Recognition in the conference mobile app Prominent display of your organization logo on a banner in the trade show area Two complimentary exhibit booths during the Annual Conference Two complimentary full registrations to the Annual Conference AOAP Award of Recognition presented during the opening session of the Annual Conference

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Conference Conference RECOGNITION OPPORTUNITIES EVENING MEALS & SOCIALS $10,000 Each - X 6 2 Available

EXHIBIT HALL LUNCHEON

Get ultimate visibility for your organization by sponsoring the Monday night social or Tuesday night exhibit hall dinner.

Sponsor lunch for attendees at the Vendors Social. Branded cups and napkins may also be provided if desired.

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CONFERENCE MOBILE APP

$10,000 Each - 5 Available

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Sponsorship of dinner and activities for all delegates following educational sessions and the exposition hall - our most popular event of the conference!

OPENING Sold! & CLOSING SPEAKERS $7,000 Each - X 2 1 Available Sponsorship of premier conference speakers for the opening and closing keynote speakers.

ZEN REFRESHMENTS

$4,000 Each - 5 Available Refreshments prior to educational sessions or during afternoon breaks.

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Your donation provides a robust mobile application attendees use throughout the conference to navigate through the exhibit hall, schedule sessions, maps, sponsors, sessions, network with attendees and speakers, and more.

SESSION SPONSORS

$500 Each - Over 50 Available!

Education and networking opportunities are what the Association of Aquatic Professionals Annual Conference is all about. Your sponsorship allows us to provide quality educational and networking opportunities for our attendees Sponsors are prominently displayed in all marketing materials as well as throughout the event itself.

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DELEGATE BADGES - $7,000

Turn attendees into walking advertisements for your brand by sponsoring the AOAP badges. The association provides the badges and work with you to create an appealing design the meets specifications. Sponsorship Includes your logo / graphic on all delegate badges and acknowledgment in our conference sponsor listings and on the AOAP website.

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DELEGATE CONFERENCE BAGS - $7,000

Increase your company’s visibility by adding your logo and tagline to a conference bag distributed on-site to all attendees with their registration materials. These bags are widely used throughout the show to carry conference and exhibit hall materials. Bags are produced by AOAP, and we work with you on the design to enhance your brand awareness. Sponsorship Includes: your logo / graphic printed on bags and distributed to all conference attendees, one 8.5”x11” collateral piece in the bag (1,300 copies provided by the sponsor), acknowledgment in our conference sponsor listings and on the AOAP website.

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3-DAY ATTENDEE FAVOR - $7,000

This unique souvenir will be distributed to all full conference attendees. We will work with you to choose an appropriate gift sure to bring your company ongoing brand building! Sponsorship includes your logo / graphic on the hotel key sleeves and acknowledgment in our conference sponsor listings and on the AOAP website.

HOTEL KEY SLEEVES - $6,000

Provide attendees with a constant reminder of your company during the conference. AOAP will aid you in creating a design that showcases your brand.

Everyone checking in to the conference hotel will get a consistent reminder of your company. Sponsorship includes your logo / graphic on the hotel key sleeves and acknowledgment in our conference sponsor listings and on the AOAP website.

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PACKET INSERTS - $1,500

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Promote your booth or products to all conference attendees by providing 1,300 flyers to be included in delegate bags. Details regarding flyer delivery deadlines to the AOAP office will be sent with sponsorship confirmation. You will receive acknowledgment in our conference sponsor listings and on the AOAP website.

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JOIN US ON THE COURSE This is a perfect opportunity to network with other aquatic professionals from around the nation. Invite your prospective clients and reap the benefits of a great day of golf on a beautiful course. As a tournament sponsor, your generosity helps to provide an exceptional experience.

TOURNAMENT SPONSOR - $2500 Listing as the Tournament Sponsor on AOAP conference literature and in the mobile app Brand recognition listed on a banner in the clubhouse Two hole sponsorships of your choice (front 9, back 9) Name and/or logo on team awards Recognition in the conference mobile app Access for a representative to greet attendees at the registration area and in the pre-tournament announcements Admission to the tournament for a twosome of your choice

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AWARD LUNCHEON - $1500 Brand recognition with a special listing as the luncheon sponsor Brand recognition listed on a banner in the clubhouse Table tents with your name and/or logo placed on each table in the luncheon

HOLE SPONSORS - $125 Brand recognition in the conference mobile app & brand recognition posted at a specific hole on the course

LONGEST DRIVE OR CLOSEST TO THE PIN SPONSOR - $400 Brand recognition in the conference mobile app, on the clubhouse banner, and an individual sign at the driving range or putting green Name and / or logo displayed on the award

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ADVERTISING WITH AOAP HAS BEEN A GREAT WAY TO REACH OUR TRUE TARGET AUDIENCE.

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SPONSORSHIP Support the R.E.S.P.E.C.T Drowning Prevention Program The R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Drowning Prevention Program Sponsorship is an excellent way to reach your target audience. Imagine all communication and promotional materials featuring your name and logo, associating your organization with the growing effort to ensure that all children and caregivers are provided the necessary training to be safe in, on, and around the water.

DROWNING PREVENTION HERO - $30,000 Exclusive program sponsor with discounted rate for a 2-year commitment and major sponsor billing for the program Two complimentary booths at the Annual Conference and Exposition Opportunity to address Annual Conference attendees during a 5-minute presentation during the Opening Session/Keynote address Two articles annually for inclusion in the AOAP Weekly Newsletter distributed to over 28,000 subscribers plus one dedicated email message to all AOAP members promoting your company and its support of the R.E.S.P.E.C.T. program Company brochure / flyer inserted in all Annual Conference attendee bags Logo and link included on the AOAP homepage and partner / sponsorship listing on the website Exclusive sponsor of two webinars annually Company Logo/Link included in every issue of AOAP Weekly throughout the year • Recognition/Plaque Award

DROWNING PREVENTION SUPPORTER - $10,000 Maximum of three sponsors at this level with discounted rate for 2-year commitment Webinar presented by your staff expert, your logo included on all webinar promotional material, and ability for on-demand access to the webinar for ongoing viewing Ability to post “tips” on the webinar topic, with the company logo, on the AOAP webinar web pages, as well as a downloadable takeaway at the end of the webinar

Company recognition on the Drowning Prevention Education pages of the AOAP website

Company listing on all education promotional materials (including email and mobile app) Company logo/link included in every issue of AOAP Weekly throughout the year Logo an link included on the AOAP homepage and the partner/sponsorship page of the website

DROWNING PREVENTER - $5,000 Maximum of five sponsors at this level with discounted rate for 2-year commitment

Company recognition on the Drowning Prevention Education pages of the AOAP website

Company listing on all promotional materials Company logo/link included in every issue of AOAP Weekly throughout the year

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AOAP Swim Lesson Grants SPONSOR - $10,000 Ensure your company is known as a promoter of water safety throughout the nation. Help AOAP provide swim lesson grants to communities in need for those that cannot afford to become water safe.

Sponsorship includes acknowledgement in our conference sponsor listings and on the AOAP website.

AOAP Lifejacket Grants SPONSOR - $10,000 Provide opportunities for grant-awarded organizations to educate their communities on life jacket safety. This sponsorship makes over 800 coast guard approved life jackets available to association member facilities who provide water safety and swim lesson programs.

Sponsorship Includes: Unique recognition plaque One exhibit booth at the Annual Conference and Exposition Recognition in the conference mobile app Complimentary logo placement for a year on the AOAP home pages, vendor sponsor page, and main sponsorship page Company recognition on all large signage during the conference Catalog/flyer placement in all conference attendee bags (sponsor provided) Logo placement in the AOAP Weekly newsletter

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Weekly ee-Newsletter Weekly -N Newsletter ADVERTISING

Standard prices include participation in 4, 8 or 12 consecutive weekly newsletter editions (see full pricing on page 5). Package discounts are available. All ads can be submitted in JPG or GIF formats with a max file size of 40K.

BANNER ADS Add your banner ad to the website for $500!

LEADERBOARD

This premier position provides your company with top exposure and quality traffic.

Ad Dimensions: 728 x 90

LOWER LEADERBOARD

The lower leaderboard gives your company a prominent position right under the AOAP masthead.

Ad Dimensions: 580 x 70

TOP BANNER OR BOTTOM BANNER

Banner ads allow your company to combine text, colors, and graphics into a unique sales message for committed buyers.

Ad Dimensions: 468 x 60

PRODUCT SHOWCASE Add your box ad to the website for $500!

HORIZONTAL PRODUCT SHOWCASE

Highlight your latest product with this placement and include a photo, 5-word headline, 50-word description, and link to your site.

Ad Dimensions: 275 x 175

VERTICAL PRODUCT SHOWCASE

Highlight your latest product with this placement and include a photo, 5-word headline, 50-word description, and link to your site.

Ad Dimensions: 175 x 275

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BOX ADS AND CALLOUTS VIDEO AD

Add a video link for your company. Must link to a YouTube URL. Ad Dimensions: 300 x 159

BOX AD

This large-format position provides your company with good exposure in the body of the news brief, ringing quality traffic to your website.

Ad Dimensions: 300 x 250

CALLOUT TEXT

Integrated into the feel of the brief, a callout text ad targets your buying audience with an image, 5-word headline, and 25 word description.

SPONSORED CONTENT

I5 unique headlines, logo with max width of 150px Ad Dimensions: 150 x 100

SOCIAL TEXT AD

Integrated into the feel of the brief, a callout text ad targets your buying audience with an image, 5-word headline, and 25 word description.

Ad Dimensions: Icon - 35 x 35 & Main - 215 x 85

ARTICLES FEATURED ARTICLE - $1875

Feature your best content with this placement and include a 5-7 word headline, 100-word description, and link to the article of your choice.

File Format: Text

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Full AOAP Weekly Price List Ad Type

12 Weeks

8 Weeks

4 Weeks

Banner Ad Leaderboard

$2325

$1750

$1175

Banner Ad Lower Leaderboard

$2100

$1575

$1050

Banner Ad Top Banner

$1875

$1410

$950

Banner Ad Lower Banner

$1725

$1295

$865

Product Showcase Horizontal

$1875

$1410

$950

Product Showcase Vertical

$1650

$1240

$825

Video Ad

$2500

$1875

$1250

Box Ad

$1725

$1295

$865

Callout Text

$1125

$845

$565

Sponsored Content

$1875

$1410

$950

Social Text Ad

$938

$705

$470

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Website & O Website Other ther ADVERTISING

WEBSITE ADVERTISEMENTS BANNER ADVERTISEMENTS

Banner ads located throughout the site. Price dictated by ad placement and duration OR add web advertisements to any newsletter advertising for only $500! Call Juliene at 262.894.9772 for more information.

POP-UP ADVERTISEMENTS - $1400 (4 WEEKS), $2100 (8 WEEKS) OR $2800 (12 WEEKS) Add a pop-up advertisements to the website for 4, 8 or 12 weeks.

EMAIL BLASTS DIRECT EMAIL BLAST - $1500 PER INSTANCE

Dedicated emails sent out by AOAP on behalf of your company, customized to your specifications.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT SHARED EMAIL BLAST - STARTING AT $500

Monthly emails featuring 3 - 6 companies or products sent out by AOAP. Each ad includes an image (150 x 100), 5 - 7 word headline, and 50-word description. $500 for standard placement or $750 for feature placement as the first spotlight.

OTHER MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING - $250

sponsor the AOAP Monthly Membership Meeting for only $250. In addition to being listed as a sponsor on the social media post and virtual meeting description, you will be introduced as the meeting sponsor and have five (5) minutes to share information about your product during the meeting.

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Website & O Website Other ther ADVERTISING

WEBSITE ADVERTISEMENTS BANNER ADVERTISEMENTS

Banner ads located throughout the site. Price dictated by ad placement and duration OR add web advertisements to any newsletter advertising for only $500! Call Kirsten at 636.698.3898 for more information.

POP-UP ADVERTISEMENTS

Pop-up advertisements can be added to the website for 4, 8 or 12 weeks. You provide the content and landing page links. Pop-ups appear when visitors land on the website.

EMAIL BLASTS DIRECT EMAIL BLAST - $1500 PER INSTANCE

Dedicated emails sent out by AOAP on behalf of your company, customized to your specifications.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT SHARED EMAIL BLAST - STARTING AT $500

Monthly emails featuring 3 - 6 companies or products sent out by AOAP. Each ad includes an image (150 x 100), 5 - 7 word headline, and 50-word description. $500 for standard placement or $750 for feature placement as the first spotlight.

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