We’re big fans of competition here at PPC Hero (had you not noticed?). So when we were trying to come up with fun ways to promote some of our favorite sponsorships for Hero Conf this year, the idea of an auction-style bidding war instantly grabbed our attention.
And thus the sponsorship auctions listed below were born! Ever wanted your logo emblazoned in the shuttle that carries people around town (aka, a very captive audience)? Or maybe you’d love to sponsor entertainment featuring a local artist. Or maybe you’ve always loved the idea of having a booth at a digital marketing conference but never gave it much thought.
Say no more! Many of the auctions below start at just 99 cents! Bid until your heart is content. A few ground rules:
- Every auction has a reserve price, and the sponsorship won’t be sold for less than that price (sorry, no $5.00 booths).
- We can’t be held responsible for how enthusiastic your competition is going to be. They’ll be PPC pros, after all!
- The auctions end at 11:59 pm next Monday, March 18. Meaning you have exactly one week to place your bid.
That’s it! View all of the sponsorships at once here (or just scroll down). Happy bidding!
Starting Price: $0.99!
Display your brand proudly in the shuttle that takes attendees from the conference hotel to downtown Austin for a night on the town.
The Details:
- We put your logo on the inside of the shuttle and the onsite handout.
- The shuttle takes attendees to and from the conference center.
- Your logo is a hero.
Starting Price: $0.99!
Celebrate Austin with us by sponsoring an Explore Tour during the conference. This sponsorship gets your choice of SWAG item distributed to tour attendees.
The Details:
- You provide your choice of SWAG for the tour.
- We distribute the SWAG and mention your company by name during the tour.
- Everybody likes you.
Starting Price: $0.99!
Nothing carries your message like an ad, and this sponsorship gets you a full page in our onsite handbook.
The Details:
- You provide us with a full-page ad for whatever you like.
- It should probably be about your company.
- We print the ad in our onsite handbook for all to see.
Starting Price: $0.99!
Blend new media with real life, just like Hero Conf does, by sponsoring our tweet wall. Put your logo where everyone wants to put their tweets.
The Details:
- Your logo up in lights, on the conference tweet wall.
- You also get your logo in the onsite handbook.
- Those are two places that get a lot of eyeballs.
Starting Price: $0.99!
Provide utility as well as branding with a piece of SWAG attendees are likely to use again and again—the always-handy USB drive.
The Details:
- You provide us with USB drives with your logo on them.
- We distribute your branded USB drive to attendees.
- Everybody wins.
Entertainment Sponsorship: Concert Night
Starting Price: $0.99!
Sponsor Monday night’s entertainment, funky urban folk artist Erin Ivey, and make your brand visible at one of the highlights of the conference.
The Details:
- Austin-based singer/songwriter Erin Ivey will be the entertainer.
- You get your logo displayed onsite at the concert.
- Your logo supports local music.
- Austin loves you.
Entertainment Sponsorship: Comedian Night
Starting Price: $0.99!
Sponsor Tuesday night’s entertainment, a comedian that will have the audience rolling, and make your logo a co-star of the show.
The Details:
- A special, as-yet unannounced comedian will be the entertainer.
- You get your logo displayed onsite at the show.
- Comedians make people happy.
- Your logo makes people happy.
Sponsor the mid-conference oases known as meal breaks and associate your brand with one of the friendliest moments in the middle of an intense day of sessions. Including themed meals!
The Details:
- You get your logo displayed on signage and napkins during meal breaks
- The meals will be color-coordinated and themed after your company
- You’ll get recognition as a meal sponsor during event announcements
Reception Sponsorship: Monday Night
Starting Price: $1,000
Grab the room’s attention during Monday night’s reception with a 60-second introduction to the evening, plus several logo placements.
The Details:
- You get a prominent listing on reception signage.
- You get a 60 second introduction during the reception.
- You get your company logo in onsite conference materials.
- This promotion is for Monday night’s reception only.
Starting Price: $1,000
Put your logo in the center of the room—literally—with a backdrop sponsorship. Your company will be visible during all general sessions.
The Details:
- You get your logo on the general session backdrop.
- Everybody can see the backdrop.
- That means everybody can see your logo.
Starting Price: $1,000
Kick Hero Conf off the right way by breaking bread with the speakers during a special speakers-only dinner event. This dinner takes place on April 7, the night before the conference begins.
The Details:
- You get a place at the table with Hero Conf speakers. Literally—during the speakers dinner on April 7.
- Hero Conf speakers are the best in the business.
- Great minds eat alike. And network.
Starting Price: $1,000
Who are we kidding? The hottest spot at a tech conference is the charging station where attendees recharge their weary devices. Make your logo a hero by sponsoring a charging station.
The Details:
- Your logo and signage appears at the charging station.
- The charging station rescues the power-starved devices of attendees.
- Your logo saves the day.
Premium Exhibition Booth Space
Starting Price: $750
Make yourself available to the entire conference with a booth display, including a free exhibitor registration and discounts on additional registrations.
The Details:
- You get a 10 x 8 exhibition space (piped and draped).
- One full conference registration is included.
- You get full utilization of the booth space (including any custom displays, banners or signage you bring).
- You get 10% off a second registration (for sponsor only).
- You get 20% off all additional registrations (for sponsor only).
Tabletop Exhibition Booth Space
Starting Price: $500
Stay a step ahead of your competition by signing on as an exhibitor. The tabletop booth comes with all of the great stuff a premium booth does, but with a more limited visual presence.
The Details:
- You get a 10 x 8 exhibition space (piped and draped).
- One full conference registration is included.
- You can use the tabletop space only (no additional displays, banners or custom items).
- You get 10% off a second registration (for sponsor only).
- You get 20% off all additional registrations (for sponsor only).
