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1 2019 Sponsorship Opportunities Global Year-Round Events 15 th Annual Wonder Women Awards Empowerment Day w/walmart Member Benefits Partners Members Worldwide

is a collaborative community that champions women s

2 WIT MISSION The WIT Foundation Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WIT) Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment is a collaborative community that champions women s professional growth through leadership, networking and educational opportunities

3 WIT HARNESSING THE POWER OF TOYS, LICENSING & ENTERTAINMENT 2017 GLOBAL REVENUE FROM LICENSED GOODS & SERVICES Source: LIMA Annual Global Licensing Survey, 2018 Report

4 WIT HARNESSING THE POWER OF TOYS, LICENSING & ENTERTAINMENT BILLIONS $140.0 $120.0 $100.0 $80.0 $60.0 $40.0 $20.0 $121.5 RETAIL SALES OF LICENSED MERCHANDISE BY PRODUCT TYPE $55.8 $32.1 $26.5 $18.4 $7.9 $- Entertainment / Character Licensing Corporate Trademarks / Brand Fashion Sports Publishing Music & Celebrity - Influenced by Social Media Trendsetters Source: LIMA Annual Global Licensing Survey, 2018 Report

5 WIT HARNESSING THE POWER OF TOYS, LICENSING & ENTERTAINMENT 10% 4% 8% RETAIL SALES OF LICENSED MERCHANDISE BY REGION 20% 58% US/Canada W. Europe N. Asia LATAM All Other Source: LIMA Annual Global Licensing Survey, 2018 Report

6 WIT AT THE HEART OF THE GLOBAL TOY INDUSTRY Top Toy Properties Worldwide: Star Wars, Nerf, Barbie 2017 GLOBAL TOY SALES There s a need for speed in the world today, in the current retail environment, it is imperative to react quickly to changing tastes and fast-moving trends. Juli Lennett, NPD Senior Vice President, Industry Advisor, Toys Source: The NPD Group / Retail Tracking Service, January-December 2017

7 WIT CHAPTERS WORLDWIDE U.S. Chapters Arkansas Chicago New York St. Louis Atlanta Dallas Cleveland Washington, D.C. Austin Denver Philadelphia Wisconsin California (Northern) Florida (Central) Puerto Rico California (So-LA) Florida (South) Seattle California (So-OC) Minneapolis Southern New England International Chapters Australia Melbourne & Sydney Canada Toronto & Vancouver France Hong Kong United Kingdom

77% CORPORATE REPRESENTATION Hasbro Mattel Nickelodeon Disney Spin Master

8 WIT WHO WE ARE 23% Corporate Independent 1,500 MEMBERS WORLDWIDE AND GROWING 32% Manager 31% Executive Leadership 20% CEO / Owner 12% Entry level 5% Student 77% CORPORATE REPRESENTATION Hasbro Mattel Nickelodeon Disney Spin Master Bandai LEGO Jazwares PlayMonster Source: Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment, 2018

WIT WHAT THE INDUSTRY IS SAYING WIT provides unparalleled leadership and networking opportunities to help women elevate their careers. Our industry benefits with more diverse leadership.

9 WIT WHAT THE INDUSTRY IS SAYING WIT provides unparalleled leadership and networking opportunities to help women elevate their careers. Our industry benefits with more diverse leadership. NANCY ZWIERS EVP & Global CMO, Spin Master WIT promotes the opportunity for women to achieve greatness in our amazing industry, and I am proud to support the work of this great organization. BRIAN GOLDNER CEO, Hasbro We are proud to participate in WIT Empowerment Day and continue our work to support women-owned businesses working with Walmart. ANNE MARIE KEHOE Vice President of Toys, Walmart

10 WIT IN THE NEWS

11 WIT is Everywhere. WIT AT MAJOR INDUSTRY EVENTS

12 WIT NETWORKING United State of Women Summit WIT Licensing Expo Breakfast WIT Event at Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair WIT Rings Closing Bell at Nasdaq WIT Panel at New York Comic Con WIT Panel at Gen Con

13 WIT EMPOWERMENT DAY

THEIR PEERS INDUSTRY AWARDS VISIONARIES & GAME CHANGERS INDUSTRY

14 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2019 CHELSEA PIERS, PIER 60 New York City HELD ANNUALLY DURING NEW YORK TOY FAIR 650+ ATTENDEES ACKNOWLEDGED BY THEIR PEERS INDUSTRY AWARDS VISIONARIES & GAME CHANGERS INDUSTRY LEADERS & NEWSMAKERS SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY RAFFLE IN SUPPORT OF THE WIT FOUNDATION

15 SPONSOR ACTIVATIONS

SPONSOR ACTIVATIONS We ll help you create custom activations at any of our events including the Wonder Women Awards Gala, WIT Empowerment Day, Licensing Expo Breakfast regional events and more.

16 SPONSOR ACTIVATIONS We ll help you create custom activations at any of our events including the Wonder Women Awards Gala, WIT Empowerment Day, Licensing Expo Breakfast regional events and more. Sponsored Webinars & Podcasts Sponsored Speaking Engagements Sponsor Live Streaming Sponsored Chapter Events Sponsored Game Nights Costumed Characters Décor, Signage and Centerpieces Sponsored Charging Stations Custom Menu Items Branded Boxed Lunches Themed Edibles Gift Bags Promotional Items & Giveaways

seeking degrees in business, design, engineering,

17 WIT SCHOLARSHIPS The WIT Foundation has provided over $100,000 in scholarships to outstanding young women seeking degrees in business, design, engineering, entrepreneurial studies, and other industry related programs.

18 WIT MEMBER BENEFITS

19 WIT SPEAKERS BUREAU New York Toy Fair New York Comic Con Kidscreen ASTRA Blogger Bash ChiTAG Digital Kids Licensing Expo WIT Empowerment Day Gen Con And more! Raise your profile and promote your brand by joining our Speakers Bureau.

20 WIT CORPORATE EVENTS Bring WIT into your organization to connect and inspire a powerful community of women helping women.

21 WIT 2019 SPONSORS

22 WIT SPONSOR LEVELS AND BENEFITS PRESENTING $100,000 Year-round partner Wonder Women Awards +2 VIP tables ($10,000 value) WIT membership for all employees Custom-branded national/regional program, event, content or member benefit All elements in Supporting level PLATINUM $50,000 Year-round partner Wonder Women Awards +2 VIP tables ($10,000 value) WIT membership for all employees Custom-branded national/regional program, event, content or member benefit All elements in Supporting level GOLD $30,000 Year-round partner Wonder Women Awards +1 VIP table ($5.000 value) WIT membership for all employees Custom-branded national/regional program, event, content or member benefit All elements in Supporting level SILVER $20,000 Wonder Women Awards +2 tickets ($1,200 value) WIT membership for 50 employees Co-host trade program, regional event, content or member benefit All elements in Supporting level BRONZE $10,000 Wonder Women Awards +2 tickets ($600 value) Co-host chapter event, content or member benefit All elements in Supporting level SUPPORTING $5,000 Branding at trade/consumer events and chapter events Logo on WIT website, eblasts and marketing materials Wonder Women Awards Program ad, gifting, member benefit WIT / The WIT Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

23 THANK YOU! The WIT Foundation / Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and collaborative community that champions women s professional growth through leadership, networking and education. The WIT Scholarship Program provides grants to outstanding women enrolled in a variety of industry-related programs. With 25 chapters around the world, WIT serves and supports women at all stages of their careers. For more information, please contact: MARY KAY RUSSELL Executive Director Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment The WIT Foundation marykay@womenintoys.com

YOU ARE INVITED. On behalf of the Lunar Ball Planning Committee, we invite you to support local charities by sponsoring Lunar Ball 2018.

YOU ARE INVITED. On behalf of the Lunar Ball Planning Committee, we invite you to support local charities by sponsoring Lunar Ball 2018. SPONSORSHIP The 6th Annual Lunar Ball, Chicago s largest fundraiser for Asian American young professionals and friends, will be held on Saturday, August 11th at the Zhou B Art Center. YOU ARE INVITED On