NAILBA offers a range of outstanding sponsorship opportunites that can give you high-impact name recognition and exposure. Whether you select a food function, general session, breakout or promotional item, your sponsorship will create top of mind awareness with our member agencies and other potential clients.

Sponsorship Benefits

• Extensive pre-show, on-site, and post-show publicity via promotional mailings, signage, banners, and in Perspectives Magazine announcing your company’s sponsorship.
• Increased booth traffic. 
• All food and reception sponsorships include tabletop signs at the server stations.
• Points for next year’s priority booth space drawing.
• One free attendee registration for every $5,000 in sponsorship fees.

Sponsorship opportunities are limited and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. We honor “right of first refusal” from past sponsors.

If interested in NAILBA 30 sponsorship opportunities, please fill out the 2011 Sponsorship Contract and return at your earliest convenience.

**Please note: We will not be able to hold sponsorships without a contract.

To discuss customized sponsorships to meet your marketing needs and for substantial cost saving when packaging with other NAILBA opportunities, contact:

Questions? Contact Susan Haning at (703) 383-3068 or shaning@nailba.org.

To download a PDF version NAILBA's 2011 Promotional Opportunities Guide, which includes additional information on sponsorship, exhibit and advertising opportunties, click here.

Available Sponsorship Opportunities

Thursday Opening Breakfast | Investment $12,500
What better way to demonstrate your outstanding relationship skills and customer service than to welcome prospective clients to the Thursday morning breakfast? This sponsorship allows you to network first thing in the morning when everyone is wide awake and ready to do business.

Friday Breakfast | Investment $12,000
What better way to demonstrate your outstanding relationship skills and customer service than to welcome prospective clients to the Friday morning breakfast? This sponsorship allows you to network first thing in the morning when new relationships are being cemented.

Friday Lunch | Investment $13,500
This is the second of the NAILBA lunch opportunities and this end of the week opportunity allows you even more networking time with prospective buyers and current customers. This is another high visibility event with great attendance!

Virtual Golf Challenge | Investment $25,000
Conduct business on the golf course by bringing a world famous PGA golf course to the show floor—virtually. Our state-of-the-art golf simulator will attract and entertain your targeted audience as they swing real clubs and hit real golf balls exactly as they would outdoors. You must purchase a booth to accommodate this promotion, and the promotion must be hosted in your contracted booth space. NAILBA provides the complete unit, signage and information in the printed Conference Program directing registrants to this attraction as well as a professional promotions manager to run the attraction.

E-mail Kiosks | Investment $15,000
Help registrants stay connected! This service provides a valuable benefit to attendees, allowing them to keep in touch with their office and clients. This opportunity provides exceptional promotional visibility in a high traffic location within the conference area. Your company’s Web site will serve as the opening Web page at each kiosk.

Bag Insert | Investment $1,500 per item + cost of printing
Have a story to tell? Want to provide these high level attendees with a promotional product, an insert or a message regarding your company information or service you can deliver? Your message, flyer, or promotional product will be inserted into the registration bag, which is given to all attendees at check-in. Available Only to Current Exhibitors and Sponsors.

SOLD Sponsorship Opportunities

NAILBA 30 Congratulations Logo Opportunity | Investment $250 - limit one per company
SOLD to American General Life Companies, APPS, Assurity Life, AXA - Equitable, Brokers Source, Broker World, CMG, Coventry, CPS Insurance, ING, Insurance Technologies, Legal & General America, Lincoln Benefit Life, MetLife, Munich Re, Mutual of Omaha, Nationwide, Protective Life, Prudential, SBLI, PaperClip Inc., Superior Mobile Medics, Transamerica
Because this is NAILBA’s 30th Anniversary, we are offering sponsors a unique opportunity to purchase space in a “Congratulations” section of the Final Program. Use this opportunity to visibly demonstrate your support of NAILBA and the entire brokerage community by adding your company’s logo to the “Congratulations” section. No additional text will be featured, and logos will be placed alphabetically*

WINDOW CLINGS 2 | Investment: $6,500 SOLD to Western & Southern (Integrity Life)
Features four consecutive window panels and is directly adjacent to NAILBA's Window Clings and to the Starbucks.

WINDOW CLINGS 3 | Investment $6,500 SOLD to ApplicInt. Inc.
Features four consecutive window panels and is adjacent to the Starbucks.

WINDOW CLINGS 4 | Investment $10,000 SOLD to Nationwide Financial
Features six consecutive window panels and is across from the Business Center.

WINDOW CLINGS 5 | Investment: $6,500 SOLD to Symetra
Features four (non-adjacent) window panels (5A, 5B, 5C, 5D) and is across from the Pinnacle Peak Conference Rooms.

WINDOW CLINGS 6 | Investment $6,500 SOLD to Zurich
Features four consecutive window panels and is near the Pinnacle Peak Conference Rooms.

WINDOW CLINGS 7 | Investment $6,500 SOLD to EquiTrust Life Insurance Company
Features four consecutive window panels and is opposite the escalators/ stairs to the ballroom/exhibit hall level of the Hotel.

Recyclable Water Bottles | Investment $5,000 + bottles | Investment $15,000 - NAILBA provides bottles
SOLD to Sutherland Global Services
Demonstrate your commitment to the environment as well as the life, health and annuity insurance distributors community by providing refillable environmentallyfriendly water bottles. Bottles must be provided by sponsor and will be distributed with registration bags to every registrant. NAILBA will provide water stations throughout the resort for bottle-refilling by registrants during the meeting. This promotional opportunity has a nearly-unlimited-visibility potential as attendees can take it home and re-use the bottle indefinitely.

Thursday Sweets Break | Investment $6,500 SOLD to National Western Life Insurance
Everyone needs a “sweet treat” in the late afternoon to provide momentum and energy to generate additional contacts and sales for their company. This opportunity gives you the added edge to re-invigorate possible new clients by providing them with afternoon treats.

Golf Tournament /Awards and Reception | Investment $20,000 SOLD to Mutual of Omaha
This sponsorship provides an excellent way to mix business with pleasure. A top leisure time activity enjoyed by many industry professionals, the golf tournament offers opportunities for branding, relationship building and rewarding top customers for their business. Investment includes ability to place a banner at the golf course and a complimentary foursome (Value $ 796.00) for the golf event.

Hospitality Suite and Event List Sponsor Screen | Investment $2,500 SOLD to Sun Life Financial
Want an opportunity to host the event list at registration that gives our attendees daily information and locations of events that are being hosted by our exhibitor/sponsor partners? Sponsorship includes large flat screen monitor mounted on a stand with signage acknowledging the sponsor’s support.

STAIRCASE STEP: FACADE TREATMENT S1 & S2 | Exclusive Investment: $12,000 SOLD to AXA Equitable
The facades of all twenty-four steps may be covered. Sponsor image can repeat or be designed to present one continuous graphic.

ESCALATOR SIGNAGE E1 & E2 | Exclusive Investment: $16,500 SOLD to AXA Equitable
Three sides of the glass railings/siderails of the escalator may be covered with graphics (both interiors and the stair-side
exterior of the escalator).

Grand Opening Lunch | Investment $13,500  SOLD to MetLife
Come and be a part of this wonderful networking event guaranteed to give you interaction with top level CEO s, agency principals, fellow exhibitors and sponsors. High visibility and high attendance are trademarks of this event.

Friday Coffee Breaks | Investment $4,000 SOLD to The Marketing Alliance
Come and share a cup of joe with prospective clients between sessions and perk up that energy to add additional business to your portfolio. Gather around the coffee station—business is definitely discussed here!

Badge Lanyards | Investment $7,000 SOLD to ING
This is an excellent promotional vehicle to promote your company’s Web site, product name, and brand. Lanyards are given to all attendees at check-in. Investment includes lanyard production.

General Sessions (Thursday or Friday) | Investment $35,000 each SOLD to MetLife and Nationwide
Two power-packed general sessions featuring nationally known headline speakers engage attendees with their message. Your investment includes signage, on-screen recognition before and during the session, as well as the opportunity to introduce the session keynote speaker. Please note: this sponsorship is for the session, not the individual speaker. NAILBA is solely responsible for speaker selection.

General Session with Breakfast (Saturday) | Investment $40,000 SOLD to Prudential
The final power-packed general session features a nationally known headline speaker focused on providing conference closing momentum and inspiration. Your investment includes signage, on-screen recognition before and during the session, as well as the opportunity to introduce the session keynote speaker. Please note: this sponsorship is for the session, not the individual speaker. NAILBA is solely responsible for speaker selection. This sponsorship includes the last breakfast meeting, a perfect opportunity to network on the final day of the convention. Ensure that your company is the last thing on attendees’ minds before the convention ends.

Bag Insert | Investment $1,500 per item + cost of printing SOLD to American Airlines, American General Life Companies, ANICO, Broker World, CPS Insurance, Fidelity Life, Independent Order of Foresters, Lincoln Financial Group, Munic Re, Prudential, Standard & Poors and Superior Mobile Medics
Have a story to tell? Want to provide these high level attendees with a promotional product, an insert or a message regarding your company information or service you can deliver? Your message, flyer, or promotional product will be inserted into the registration bag, which is given to all attendees at check-in. Available Only to Current Exhibitors and Sponsors.

Golf Carts | Investment $5,000 SOLD to DTCC
How about helping to get those golfers around the course by sponsoring this MUCH needed opportunity? Your support guarantees the golfers will get to and from each hole with finesse and speed—we can’t say how this will help their golf game but it sure will act as a contributor!!! Investment includes a complimentary golf registration (Value $199.00) for the event.

Golf Cigars | Investment $4,500 + provides cigars SOLD to StoneTower Search
Need a smoking-hot way to promote your company? If so then this is the sponsorship for you. Investment includes a complimentary golf registration (Value $199.00) for the event.

Golf Giveaway | Investment $12,500 SOLD to Legal & General America
Want to provide these high level attendees with a fun item to keep your brand at top-of-mind awareness? Your giveaway will keep them wanting more for years to come. Investment includes a complimentary twosome (Value $398.00) for the golf event.

Opening Night Reception | Investment $35,000 SOLD to ING
The Opening Reception is THE key networking function that is attended by nearly every meeting participant. Sponsorship for this signature event includes signage and recognition in marketing materials.

Mooers Award Entertainment | Investment $13,500 SOLD to Genworth
Be a part of the special event that is the Mooers Award Dinner by sponsoring the evening’s entertainment. Agency principals and staff attend this prestigious event recognizing the Mooers Award recipient. Your investment helps make the evening even more memorable. NAILBA is solely responsible for selection of entertainment.

Mooers Award Reception | Investment $13,500 SOLD to Genworth
Be part of history in the making by sponsoring the pre-Mooers Award Dinner reception in the exhibit hall. This reception kicks off an evening that honors an individual whose achievements demonstrate outstanding commitment to independent life brokerage and the insurance world. Salute this person with your sponsorship and a cocktail to signify your support of what they have accomplished. The NAILBA Charitable Foundation Live Auction is also held during this reception.

Pens | Investment $5,500 + pens /$6,500 includes pens SOLD to Lincoln Financial Group
This opportunity provides a great service to attendees, offers a quality writing instrument for the event and is ideal for promoting brand, Web site and/or product name to decision-makers. Pens are also used in the registration area.

Hotel Key Card | Investment $11,500 SOLD to Protective Life
After the day’s business is done, attendees will have yet another opportunity to see your branding or product message and booth promotion every time they use their room key. Your investment includes a 4-color production of your message on one side of the card, distributed to all NAILBA hotel guests.

Program Guide | Investment $16,500 SOLD to Coventry
The program guide, provided onsite to each attendee, is a critical resource which contains the exhibitor’s guide, educational session information, schedule of events and activities. Attendees use the guide as a reference tool during and after the meeting. Your investment includes an exclusive ad page on either the inside or back covers, as well as on a pull out “schedule at a glance.”

Registration Bags | Investment $17,000 SOLD to American General Life Companies
The registration bag is distributed to all attendees at registration and is a key onsite promotional opportunity. Your investment includes one insert placed inside the bag, as well as bag production, featuring your company’s logo on the outside of the bag.

Seated Massage | Investment $11,500 SOLD to Munich Re
Meetings and tradeshows involve a lot of walking. The seated massage gives attendees a nice reinvigorating massage to get them refreshed and ready to go. Your investment includes a full-service massage station (with therapist) and recognition with signage at the massage station for your company. Additionally, you have the option of providing promotional items, literature and uniform items for massage attendants.

USB Drive for Workshop Handouts | Investment $20,000 SOLD to CPS Insurance
In an effort to go “green” NAILBA no longer prints workshop hand outs. Instead, we load all documents onto a portable USB drive that is distributed to all attendees at registration. Your investment includes a USB Drive (1GB) imprinted with your company’s logo, lanyard, gift pouch, and data upload of sponsorship ad.

Women in Brokerage | Investment $6,000 SOLD to Prudential
Taking place on Wednesday just prior to the start of the Annual Meeting, this seminar opportunity, designed specifically for professional women in the brokerage industry, provides the sponsor with a tremendous opportunity to foster camaraderie amongst the women who attend NAILBA. Your company’s investment includes signage and conference promotion, as well as information and recognition in the onsite program. Please note: The sponsor is responsible for all logistical arrangements for this program, including speaker selection and coordination and arrangements with the host hotel. Any related charges for the program, including food and beverage, speaker fees, special set-up fees, etc. are the responsibility of the sponsoring company.

Workshops (Multiple Opportunities) | Investment $5,000 SOLD to Metlife (2), Lincoln Financial Group, MRI of Cedar Rapids, Prudential, Se2, Standard & Poors
Your investment includes recognition on event signage, marketing materials, and in the onsite program, as well as the opportunity to introduce session speaker(s). Please note: NAILBA is solely responsible for speaker selection.