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Miami Book Fair International (MBFI) is a highly respected event that leaves a positive, lasting impression among sponsors, authors, and attendees alike. The reception to the programs; the increased numbers of participants and attendees every year; and the increase and enthusiastic tone of coverage from local, domestic and international media are evidence that the Miami Book Fair International is, and will continue to be, recognized as the premier literary event of its kind in the United States, and one of the most important literary events in the world.
MBFI celebrated its 25th Anniversary last year, and offered new components to the event in addition to those that have become synonymous with the Book Fair – Children’s Alley, International Village, Festival of Authors, IberoAmerican Program, Street Fair, Write Out Loud Café, and the Evenings With… Series. The 2008 Fair welcomed an early opening for the International Village, which celebrated it’s inaugural on the first Sunday, rather than Thursday, increasing its visibility, the new Comix Galaxy that explored the world of graphic novels and comic books, the Teen Scene where teens and “tweens” could delve into literature for their generation, and an ambitious “Greening of the Fair” project. For 2009, we plan to continue to offer many opportunities for sponsor participation – both familiar and new – at many different levels.
MBFI is pleased to provide three ways for you to support the 2009 Book Fair: Corporate Sponsorship, Membership in “Friends of the Fair”, and Advertising.
• As a CORPORATE SPONSOR (click for more information)
• As a 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 particular needs. These benefits include:
1. Presenting and Hosting Opportunities (based on sponsorship level), including category exclusivity, exclusive event hosting, branding, and “title” opportunities. Some of these include:
a. Events:
i. Opening Day Ceremony & Reception (Sunday, 11/8/2009)
ii. Official Street Fair Parade (Friday, 11/13/2009)
iii.Authors Party (Saturday, 11/14/2009)
iv. Rock Bottom Remainders Concert (Saturday, 11/14/2009)
b. Programs:
i. 3-day Street Fair (Friday – Sunday, 11/13-15/2009)
ii. Children’s Alley (Friday – Sunday, 11/13-15/2009)
iii. Comix Galaxy (Friday – Sunday, 11/13-15/2009)
iv. Student Literary Encounters (Friday, 11/13/2009)
v. Write Out Loud Café (Friday – Sunday, 11/13-15/2009)
vi. Tinta Fresca (Friday – Sunday, 11/13-15/2009)
vii. Weekend “Festival of Authors” Sessions
(Saturday – Sunday, 11/14-15/2009)
viii. IberoAmerican Author Program (Sunday – Sunday, 11/8-15/2009)
ix. Panel Discussions (Friday – Sunday, 11/13-15/2009)c. Miscellaneous:
i. Authors Lounge – during Street Fair
(Saturday – Sunday, 11/14-15/2009)
ii. “Evenings With” Green Room (Sunday – Friday, 11/8-13?2009)
iii. Volunteer Program (Sunday – Sunday, 11/8-15/2009)
iv. Volunteer Appreciation Party (TBD)
v. ID Badges, Lanyards (Sunday – Sunday, 11/8-15/2009)
vi. “Greening of the Fair” (Sunday – Sunday, 11/8-15/2009)
vii. Branded Merchandise – water bottles, book bags, etc.
(Sunday – Sunday, 11/8-15/2009)
2. Print recognition in marketing and promotional materials, including both English and Spanish versions of the Fairgoers Guide (500,000 combined distribution)
3. On-line recognition on the MBFI website, with a direct link for one year
4. On-site recognition on:
- Banner signage (40’) located in a prominent location over the Street Fair,
- Electronic signage (multiple flat screen monitors) located in Building 1 Atrium,
- Additional signage recognition at hosted events, and
- Promotional poster (availability based on sponsorship level)
5. Access to Attendees
- Booth space at the Street Fair (availability based on sponsorship level)
- Distribution opportunities
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 FRIEND OF THE FAIR
Membership 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 the “Evenings With…” sessions. Membership privileges extend from September 2009—August 2010.
View grid of all membership levels and benefits.
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
MBFI is offering print, electronic and on-site advertising opportunities for the 2009 Book Fair.
1. Fairgoers Guide (print and electronic):
The print versions of the Fairgoer’s Guide and La Guía del Visitante are released the weekend prior to the beginning of the Book Fair. In addition, on-line, downloadable versions will be available a week prior to the release of the print version. Together, the print and on-line Guide and La Guía will reach more than one million readers!
2. On-site Advertising:
MBFI will be offering a limited number of opportunities for banner advertising on the fairgrounds during the 3-day Street Fair. Sizes and content will require prior approval by MBFI management.
For more information on any of these opportunities, please contact:
Elaine Parker
Corporate Relations Manager
305.237.3510 – direct
eparker@mdc.edu
