2016 EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Nate Wambold, SPSP Meetings & Events Director
[email protected]
JOIN US IN
SAN DIEGO!
The Society for Personality and Social Psychology’s
Annual Convention is at the San Diego Convention
Center from January 29 – 30, 2016. With over
6,000 members, SPSP is the largest Social and
Personality Psychology organization in the world.
Don’t miss your chance to join over 3,600 attendees
in the Poster and Exhibit Hall to discuss how your
partnership with their science can change the
landscape of personality and social psychology.
Exhibits at the SPSP Convention are paired with
attendee meal breaks, social hours, and poster
sessions, ensuring prime exposure to the event’s
most highly trafficked areas. For the floor plan,
exhibit hours, policies and more in-depth information
on the Hall, please visit our Exhibitor webpage at
meeting.spsp.org/exhibits.
AT TE N D E E D IVE RS IT Y
SPSP ANNUAL
ATTENDANCE
2014
2013
2015
3,675 3,661 3,617
ATTENDEE AFFILIATION
48% Graduate Students
31% Faculty from Graduate Student Institutions
8% Undergraduate Students
8% Faculty from Undergraduate Student Institutions
3% Government, Industry, & Nonprofit Professionals
2% Other
ATTENDEE DEMOGRAPHICS
78% Domestic
22% International*
* Top 5 countries: Japan, United Kingdom, Germany, South Korea, Netherlands
E X H I B ITO R PAC K AG ES
BASIC EXHIBITOR PACKAGE – $1,430
(1) 10’x10’ Booth Space – including a 6’x30” skirted table, (2) chairs, (1) 7’x44” identification sign, standard
8’ high back drape, and (2) 36” high side divider drapes. Booths will not be carpeted. Aisles will be carpeted.
STANDARD EXHIBITOR PACKAGE – $1,625 (over $1,000 savings)
Basic Exhibitor Package plus:
(1) Full Color Logo placed on the SPSP Annual Convention Website**
(1) Banner Ad in an SPSP member-wide email blast**
Choice of being the exclusive sponsor of either a continental breakfast or a coffee break
(see sponsorship opportunities on the following page)
PREMIUM EXHIBITOR PACKAGE – $2,000 (over $2,000 savings)
Basic Exhibitor Package plus:
(1) Full Color Logo placed on the Convention Website**
(1) Full Color Banner Ad in an SPSP member-wide email blast**
(1) Black and White Full Page Ad in the Printed Program**
Choice of being the exclusive sponsor of lunch on Friday or Saturday
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY EXHIBITOR PACKAGE – $1,200
Only Available to Academic Institutions
Basic Exhibitor Package plus:
(1) Complimentary 2-Hour Reception Space Rental in the Convention Center for Friday or Saturday Evening*
PREMIUM PUBLISHER’S PACKAGE – $2,800 (over $1,500 savings)
Only Available to Publishing Companies
Basic Exhibitor Package plus:
(1) Exhibit Space Upgrade to a 20’x10’ booth
(1) Full Color Logo placed on the Convention Website**
(1) Full Color Logo placed on the Convention Mobile App**
(1) Full Color Banner Ad in an SPSP member-wide email blast**
(1) Black and White Full Page Ad in the Printed Program**
Exclusive Publishers’ Only Access to a Focus Group Room onsite during convention hours
EXHIBITOR PACKAGE ENHANCEMENTS
Additional 10’x10’ Booth Space
SPSP Member E-Blast Full Color Banner Ad
Full Color Logo on Convention Website
Full Color Logo on Convention Mobile App
$800
$150
$200
$250
ORDERS PLACED AFTER SEPTEMBER 24, 2015 WILL BE ASSESSED A 15% LATE FEE.
* Reception space rental fees are complimentary for up to 300 people. All food, beverage, and Audio Visual fees will be the sole responsibility
of the host organization. Receptions can start no earlier than 6:00 pm and must conclude by 8:30pm. Choice of Friday or Saturday evening
will be on a first-come first-served basis.
**It is SPSP’s sole discretion to review and approve/deny any and all Logos and Ads placed within convention materials.
PRINTED ADS AND SIGNAGE LOGOS MUST BE RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 1, 2015, IN ORDER TO GUARANTEE PLACEMENT.
S PONORS H I P
BRING AWARENESS TO YOUR BRAND & PARTNER
WITH SPSP THROUGH SPONSORSHIP
REGISTRATION (exclusive) – $1,500
As the exclusive registration sponsor, have your logo appear on the self-registration kiosk monitors, the back
of every name badge printed, registration signage, and in every registration confirmation email sent. Obtain
maximum exposure with your logo worn by over 3,600 attendees for two days of convention activities.
CONVENTION WIFI (exclusive) – $3,000
The number one question at the convention continues to be “Where is the wifi access?” As the exclusive
sponsor of the convention wifi, your logo will appear on public space wifi signage. Additionally, you will
choose the free wifi network ID and be featured on the wifi splash page all attendees will use to access
the internet.
SPSP AWARDS CEREMONY (exclusive) – $5,000 S O L D
The most prominent names are recognized each year on Thursday night at the SPSP Awards Ceremony
and Reception. Your sponsorship of this event includes your logo placed prominently on display as well as
acknowledgement and thanks for your support from the SPSP President during the opening remarks. Show
your commitment and support of the field by sponsoring this special evening of distinguished scholars!
GRADUATE STUDENT SOCIAL (exclusive) – $3,000 S O L D
Over 500 Graduate Student attendees gather each year on Thursday night at a local night spot for a night
of networking and fun! As the exclusive sponsor of this event, your logo will be placed on promotional
materials and any signage related to the event. Additionally you will be able to work with the SPSP planning
team to have promotional materials available at the party. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of one of the
best experiences of our student attendees each year.
GRADUATE STUDENT LOUNGE & POSTER CHECK (exclusive)
– $2,000
Student attendees search for a place to relax, unwind, or meet with a mentor or colleague during the
convention. As the sole sponsor, your logo would appear on the signage, and you would have exclusive
privileges to make your organizations materials available in the lounge. The extremely popular Poster
Check is in this room as well, making this a spot few students miss. Just think, a highly trafficked room for
you to wow attendees, all to yourself!
DIVERSITY RECEPTION (exclusive) – $5,000
Each year, on Friday night, the Diversity and Climate Committee hosts a reception for over 300 people.
This reception recognizes the many graduate students from diverse backgrounds who are recipients of the
committee’s highest awards. As the sponsor, your logo will appear on the event program and all signage.
Your organization will be thanked by the Diversity and Climate Committee chair in their opening remarks.
Celebrate your organization’s and SPSP’s commitment to diversity by sponsoring this great evening!
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S PONORS H I P
OPENING RECEPTION (exclusive) – $2,000
Welcome everyone to the 17th Annual SPSP Convention. Your logo will be placed on all signage at the
first major event of the convention. Be the first to officially welcome attendees to San Diego, and since
the reception is in the Exhibit Hall, your booth staff will get twice the bang for their buck!
CLOSING RECEPTION (exclusive) - $2,000
After a great convention, celebrate the new opportunities created with attendees as the sponsor of the
closing reception Saturday night in the Exhibit Hall. Your logo will appear on all signage, and yours will
be the last name attendees see before wrapping up another great SPSP convention in San Diego!
CONTINENTAL BREAKFASTS (2 available) - $1,000
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Why not be the most important name attendees
see? Sponsor a continental breakfast and have your name on signage with the option to provide paper
products. When attendees go to sessions after getting energized for the day, they’ll have you to thank!
BOXED LUNCHES (2 available) - $1,500
With over 2,000 boxed lunches ordered every year, the sea of people invading the Exhibit Hall at lunch
time seems endless. You know what else is endless – the possibilities that come from that many
people knowing you sponsored their lunch. You will have the option to provided branded napkins and
stickers for the boxed lunches. Your name and logo will also appear on all lunch signage, so everyone
knows who to thank for being full!
COFFEE BREAKS (4 available) – $500
ADVE RTI S I NG
Whether it’s the mid-morning or mid-afternoon pick-me-up, attendees rush to the Exhibit Hall to get a
cup of Joe during coffee breaks. Signage, napkins, cups – it’s all up to you. Be the name they see (and
remember) when they finally get their caffeine fix!
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
Full-Color Back Cover Program Ad
$1,300
Black and White Inside Front Cover Program Ad
$1,100
Black and White Inside Back Cover Program Ad
$1,000
Full Page Black and White Program Ad
$800
One time Attendee Email Blast (sent from SPSP) $750
EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR APPLICATION
INFORMATION FOR PROGRAM
EXHIBIT PACKAGE
⟡ Basic Exhibitor Package —
$1,430
Exhibiting Organization Name
⟡ Standard Exhibitor Package — $1,625
Choose your included sponsorship:
⟡ Friday Continental
⟡ Saturday Continental
⟡ Friday AM Break
⟡ Friday PM Break
⟡ Saturday AM Break
⟡ Saturday PM Break
Street Address
City/State/ZIP
⟡ Premium Exhibitor Package — $2,000
Choose your included sponsorship:
PhoneFax
⟡ Friday Lunch ⟡ Saturday Lunch
⟡ College/University Exhibitor Package — $1,200
Email
⟡ Premium Publisher’s Package — $2,800
EXHIBITOR PACKAGE ENHANCEMENTS
Website
____(#) Additional 10’x10’ Booth Space(s) — $800 each
⟡ SPSP Member E—Blast Full Color Banner Ad — $150
BOOTH NUMBER PREFERENCES
⟡ Full Color Logo on Convention Website — $200
⟡ Full Color Logo on Convention Mobile App — $250
#1
SPONSORSHIP
⟡ Registration — $1,500
#2
⟡ Convention Wifi — $3,000
#3
SPSP Awards Ceremony — $5,000 [SOLD]
We will make every attempt to place you within a booth of
your preference. Booths are assigned on a first-come, firstserved basis.
Graduate Student Social — $3,000 [SOLD]
⟡ Graduate Student Lounge & Poster Check — $2,000
⟡ Diversity Reception — $5,000
⟡ Opening Reception — $2,000
PAYMENT INFORMATION
⟡ Closing Reception — $2,000
⟡ Continental Breakfast (2 available) — $1,000
Order Total
Authorized Signature ⟡ Boxed Lunch (2 available) — $1,500
Date
Contact Name
A confirmation email and invoice will be emailed to the address
above within 5-7 business days of receipt of this form.
Full payment is due within 30 days from receipt of invoice, or held
booth space will be released.
Payment can be processed online, immediately, using a credit card.
Send checks payable to SPSP, Inc. to:
Nate Wambold, SPSP
1660 L St. NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20036
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Nate Wambold, SPSP Meetings &
Events Director, at [email protected]
⟡ Coffee Breaks (4 available) — $500
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
⟡ Full—Color Back Cover Program Ad — $1,300
⟡ Black and White Inside Front Cover Program Ad — $1,100
⟡ Black and White Inside Back Cover Program Ad — $1,000
⟡ Full Page Black and White Program Ad — $800
⟡ One time Attendee Email Blast (Sent from SPSP) — $750
CANCELLATION OF EXHIBIT SPACE. Notification of exhibit space cancellation
must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. If notice of cancellation is
received by September 15, 2015, 50% of the total cost of space will be retained as
liquidated damages. If written cancellation of space is received after September
15, 2015, the entire cost of the booth space will be retained as liquidated damages.
Subletting or subleasing of exhibit space is not permitted. ORDERS PLACED
AFTER SEPTEMBER 24, 2015 WILL BE ASSESSED A 15% LATE FEE. PRINTED
ADS AND SIGNAGE LOGOS MUST BE RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 1, 2015, IN
ORDER TO GUARANTEE PLACEMENT.