November 2-4, 2018 ISLETA RESORT AND CASINO Albuquerque, NM SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION www.indigenouscomiccon.com
UNLEASHING THE INDIGENOUS IMAGINATION! The Indigenous Comic Con provides a sponsor with the opportunity to get their brand and products in front of numerous attendees from a largely untapped market. A perfect exhibition of comics, TV, movies, gaming, entertainment, technology and pop culture that spans generations and will appeal to multiple segments of the local and national geek community! Here are some of the highlights from last year: - Almost 2000 people in attendance - More than 80 Vendors in attendance - Over 30 special guests (actors, artists, academics) - Attendees spent more than $40,000 on merchandize over three days This three-day Indigenous pop-culture convention will features the best Indigenous creators, illustrators, writers, designers, actors, and producers from the worlds of comic books, games, sci-fi, fantasy, film, tv, and graphic novels. The Indigenous Comic Con seeks to highlight the amazing work that brings understanding about the Indigenous experience to the world of popular culture. We anticipate more than 2500 visitors to have the chance to engage with numerous artists, exhibitors, contests, kids areas, and live entertainment will keep them engaged throughout the weekend. The Con will, once again, be held at the Isleta Casino and Resort that provides more than 10,000 square feet of classroom and exhibit space. This is a singular opportunity for sponsors and we hope you will be a part of this incredible event and help make our second Con as good as the first
PAST SPONSORS OF THE INDIGENOUS COMIC CON
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS The Indigenous Comic Con offers a comprehensive sponsorship program designed to meet the marketing and communications objectives of our local and national partners. Items in each level are customizable and open for discussion. The final contract will identify all deliverables and be sponsor specific. EXCLUSIVE TITLE SPONSOR $5,000 Exclusive above-the-name brand association for all media and promotions Premium onsite exhibition space Ten (10) VIP Passes and fifteen (15) 3-day Passes Eight (8) tickets to any special event of your choice (to be determined) Banner with logo displayed at main registration area Full page ad in Souvenir Program (art work approval required) Logo on all signage in halls (save for special locations) Banner ad and a highlighted vendor listing on Indigenous Comic Logo and company link on IndigenousComic Logo and above-the-name placement on all posters, flyers, and distribution materials Floor graphics at entrance hall (if permitted) Daily announcement at Con Bonus: Ad space on A Tribe Called Geek (or social media substitute), inlcuding podcast, vodcast, and social meida shoutouts GRAND LEVEL SPONSOR (2) $3,500 Universal below-the-name brand association for all media and promotions Premium onsite exhibition space Six (6) VIP Passes and ten (10) 3-day Passes Four (4) tickets to any special event of your choice (to be determined) Two (2) small banners with logo displayed outside main registration area Half (1/2) page ad in Souvenir Program (art Banner ad (small) and a highlighted vendor listing on Indigenous Comic Logo and below-the-name placement on all posters, flyers, and distribution materials Daily announcement at Con Bonus: Ad space on A Tribe Called Geek, inlcuding podcast and social media shoutouts GOLD SPONSOR (4) $2,000 Preferred onsite exhibition space Four (4) VIP Passes and eight (8) 3-day Passes Half (1/2) page ad in Souvenir Program (art Logo on all posters, flyers, and distribution materials Logo on main Indigenous Comic Con banner Daily announcement at Con **Above pricing is for the sponsorship opportunity only. All materials and installation are the responsibility of the sponsor. All artwork and text must be approved by the Indigenous Comic Con.
SILVER SPONSOR Two (2) VIP Passes and six (6) 3-day Passes Quarter (1/4) page ad in Souvenir Program (art Logo on all posters, flyers, and distribution materials Logo on main Indigenous Comic Con banner TURQUOISE SPONSOR $1,000 Six (6) 3-day Passes Quarter (1/4) page ad in Souvenir Program (art Con Website Logo on main Indigenous Comic Con banner CORAL SPONSOR $750 Four (4) 3-day Passes Eighth (1/8) page ad in Souvenir Program (art Logo on main Indigenous Comic Con banner ADDITIONAL SPONSOR- SHIP OPPORTUNITIES MAIN STAGE SPONSOR $2,000 Every attendee will see and/or have interaction with the Main Stage for all three days of the convention. This is where our featured guests will have their panels and where attendees will have the chance to relax and enjoy family-friendly films and features. Company logo will be featured on a custom backdrop for the mainstage and will be featured on the website as the Main Stage Sponsor. GAME AREA SPONSOR The Indigenous Comic Con will feature an Indigenous Game Room, where attendees will be able to play and interact with video and tabletop games. This is an exclusive opportunity and a huge draw for the Con as many of these games are not available to a wide market. We anticipate an attendee average of fifteen to thirty minutes in the game room. Sponsorship will feature custom game room banner featuring company logo, custom stickers for consoles featuring company logo, and company will be featured on website and newsletters as Game Room Sponsor.
T-SHIRT SPONSOR Exclusive, limited-edition Annual Indigenous Comic Con T-shirts will be sold throughout the Con. One sleeve will be dedicated to sponsor name and logo and sponsor will be featured online and in the Souvenir Program as the exclusive T-shirt Sponsor of the Con. AFTER-HOURS SPONSOR No Con would be complete without some great afterhours programming. When the Con closes, additional events will be held around Albuquerque, featuring local artists and musicians rocking the evening at some of the finest establishments in the Duke City. Custom After-Hours banners featuring company name and logo will be stationed at each off-site location. Logo will also be featured on website and e-newsletter as After-Hours sponsor. Logo will also be featured on limited edition pint glasses to be sold at after-hours venues. BADGE SPONSOR Exclusive, limited-edition badges will be distributed to everyone at the Con. Badges will feature artwork by Indigenous comic artists, and company logo will have prominent placement on the back of the badge. Logo will be featured online as Badge sponsor. KIDS AREA SPONSOR $1,000 The Indigenous Comic Con is open to kids of all ages but will feature an area exclusively for kids up to age 14. This area will have face painting, dress-up, coloring, and will feature fun, kid-friendly events and activities throughout the Con! Parents and kids will spend a good deal of time in the area and will likely return many times throughout the Con. Custom Kids Area banner featuring company logo will be placed in a prominent location in the Area. Company and logo will be featured on website and e-newsletter as exclusive Kids Area sponsor. *Free-face painting for sponsor is also included! COSTUME CONTEST SPONSOR $750 Costumes and cosplay are a huge part of any Comic Con and the Indigenous Comic Con is no different. Attendees will be encouraged to let their Indigenerd shine by showing off their best costumes and cosplay. The contest will feature several categories and prizes for winners will include original artwork, free comic books, and tickets for upcoming Comic Cons. Custom Costume Contest banner will feature company name and logo and company will be featured online as exclusive Costume Contest sponsor. PROMOTIONAL INSERTS $150 We welcome items and inserts from companies for our attendees. Company will provide all inserts and Con has final approval on insert.
WHY SPONSOR THE INDIGENOUS COMIC An event like this is an opportunity to be a part of an untapped segment of pop-culture. There is no other event like this in the world and we touch multiple areas of pop culture that have significant followings: games, film and tv, comics, and literature, all of which provide an ample platform for brand interaction, retention and loyalty. Attendees and those who are interested in the Con will be aware of those sponsors who helped to bring the Indigenous Comic Con to life! More Reasons to Sponsor We anticipate more than 2000 local, national and international attendees for our third year which means the marketting opportunity for the Con is international in its reach. Sponsorship will provide a tremendous promotional platform for your company as this event will undoubtedly continue to receive national and international media attention. For our first and second years were highlighted by Native Peoples Magazine, A Tribe Called Geek, VICE Magazine, the Economist, Indian Country Media Today, Native America Calling and several local NPR stations around the United States, as well as NPR National and PBS Newshour. As our guest list grows, we believe more attention will directed toward the Con as a successful minority run event. Other reasons to support the Con: Premier Status and Licensing Rights Exclusive Presentation for a Con Asset (e.g. Main Event Stage) Inclusion in Media Advertising, Digital & Social Platforms & Various Promotions Extensive Onsite Branding including Signage, Video Displays and Live Acknowledgement Complimentary Premium Exhibition Space and Official Program Advertising Exceptional VIP Hospitality One Final Reason To Sponsor The Indigenous Comic Con has partnered with the Wordcraft Circle, a non-profit organization that looks to promote literacy for Native American and Indigenous youth through the medium of comic books and graphic novels. As such, up to 1/3 of sponsorships are tax-deductible and will go toward supporting the Native Youth Literacy efforts of Wordcraft Circle. If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact us to receive a comprehensive proposal and more information about your benefits and placement at the Con: Native Realities LLC (505) 948-4517 info@indigenouscomiccon.com
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION!