MBFI will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2008, and in addition to the components that have become synonymous with the Book Fair – Children’s Alley, International Village, Congress of Authors, Street Fair, and the Evenings With… Series – a number of special retrospective events and displays are being planned that will offer attendees the opportunity to reminisce about past Book Fairs.  We will also be inviting back some of the award-winning authors that have presented over the past 24 years, as well as inviting some that have not been able to attend in the past. 

MBFI is pleased to provide three ways for you to support the 2008 Book Fair: Sponsorship, Corporate Membership, and Advertising. 

• As a CORPORATE SPONSOR (click for more information)

• As a CORPORATE FRIEND OF THE FAIR (click for more information)

• As an ADVERTISER (click for more information)

For more information on any of these opportunities, please contact:

Elaine Parker
Corporate Relations Manager
305.237.3510 – direct
eparker@mdc.edu

• As a CORPORATE SPONSOR

Sponsorship packages for MBFI are available at different contribution levels starting at $5,000; come with print, electronic, and hospitality benefits; and are customized to fit each sponsor’s marketing needs.   These benefits include:

1. Presenting and Hosting Opportunities (based on sponsorship level), including category exclusivity, exclusive event hosting, and “title” opportunities.  Some of these include:
1. Events:
1. 25th Anniversary Poster Unveiling & Reception – September (location & date to be confirmed)
2. Opening Day Ceremony & Reception – Saturday, 11/8/2008
3. Inauguration Day Ceremony & Reception – Thursday, 11/13/2008
4. VIP Party
5. Authors Party
6. Special “Silver Nights” Party – Saturday, 11/15/2008
2. Programs:
1. Special 25th Anniversary programming
2. Translation Market
3. International Village
4. Write Out Loud Café     
5. Tinta Fresca
6. Weekend “Festival of Authors” Sessions (selected venues)
3. Miscellaneous:
1. 25th Anniversary Retrospective
2. Entertainment Stage
3. Authors Lounge – during Street Fair
4. “Evenings With” Green Room
5. Volunteer Program
6. Volunteer Appreciation Party
7. Parade – Friday, 11/14/2008
2. Print recognition in marketing and promotional materials, including both English and Spanish versions of the Fairgoers Guide (700,000 combined distribution)
3. Internet recognition on the MBFI website, with a direct link 
4. On-site recognition on:
   - Banner signage (40’) located in a prominent location over the Street Fair,
   - Banner signage located in Building 1 Atrium, 
   - Additional signage recognition at hosted events, and
   - On promotional poster (availability based on sponsorship level) 
5. Booth space at the Street Fair (availability based on sponsorship level)
6. Media and Marketing: recognition in all press release, distributed to local, national, and international media, as well as recognition in selected print advertising
7. Hospitality Package benefits which will include invitations to special events, parties and receptions, complimentary credentials to the Street Fair, and year-round invitations to selected FCLA events

The MBFI team will work closely with you to create a sponsorship package that maximizes your needs for brand awareness, visibility, cross-promotional marketing, merchandising, and product sampling. For more information, please download our Sponsorship “E-Kit”. 

• As a CORPORATE FRIEND OF THE FAIR

Corporate “Bibliophile” level memberships are available with a contribution of $3,000 to $5,000.  Benefit packages offer benefits that include access to a preferential seating area in designated venues, invitations to author receptions, free admission to the 3-day Street Fair, discount coupon book, access to the VIP hospitality tent during the Street Fair, and early reservation privileges for “Evenings With…” Sessions.  Membership privileges extend from September 2008—August 2009.

1. Free Admission to the Weekend Street Fair
2. Free coupon book for discounts at designated Book Fair exhibitors
3. Eight complimentary Book Fair accessory items (redeemed at “Evenings With” sessions or at the VIP hospitality tent)
4. Preferential seating for eight in specially designated “Friends” sections (Official badge required for admission to the area.  Seating is limited and on a “first come, first served” basis.)
5. Eight special invitations to the Book Fair Authors Party
6. Access to VIP Hospitality Tent during Weekend Street Fair
7. Placement on the FCLA and Book Fair priority mailing lists for periodic e-mails and information about upcoming events during the year
8. Special invitation to FCLA or Book Fair author receptions (based on availability)
9. Opportunity to purchase tickets to any FCLA and/or Book Fair special event (e.g., fundraising galas, breakfast with an author, etc.) prior to public sale, at a special membership price
10. Special recognition at the VIP Hospitality Tent

For more information on becoming a Friend of the Fair, please contact Elaine Parker at 305.237.3510 or by email at eparker@mdc.edu. 

• As an ADVERTISER

The Fairgoer’s Guide and La Guía del Visitante are inserted in the Sunday editions of The Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald the weekend prior to the beginning of the Book Fair.  In addition, copies are also sent to a select group of non-subscribers, and are distributed free at bookstores, libraries and galleries.  Together, the Guide and La Guía reach more than one million readers! 
     A special commemorative program (5,000 to be printed) will be created this year in recognition of the Silver Anniversary which will look back at 24 years rich in literary history, and will feature MBFI highlights as well as some of the thousands of authors that have been part of that history.
     MBFI is offering advertising opportunities in all three publications.  Space is limited, so early reservations are encouraged.  For further information please contact Elaine Parker at 305.237.3510 or by email at eparker@mdc.edu. 


Advertising Rates
     Size:                                   The Fairgoers Guide__  
        1 Page (color)               $3,000
        1/2 Page (color)               $2,000
        1/4 Page (color)               $1,000
      Size:                                  La Guía del Visitante__  
        1 Page (color)              $1,500
        1/2 Page (color)               $1,000
        1/4 Page (color)               $   600
     Size:                                Anniversary Program__   
        1 Page (color)               $1,000
        1/2 Page (color)               $   500
        1/4 Page (color)               $   250




For more information on any of these opportunities, please contact:

Elaine Parker
Corporate Relations Manager
305.237.3510 – direct
eparker@mdc.edu