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| EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS
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| Exhibitor
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| VGXPO Demographics |
| Exhibit Space Rental |
| Sponsorships and Marketing |
| Sales Kit (PDF) |
| VGXPO Contacts |
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| EXHIBITOR LISTS |
| 2006 List |
| 2005 List |
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INDUSTRY QUOTES
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"As the game industry continues to grow, so does the involvement of its consumers. They're getting more involved in not just playing, but also helping test, design and steer where major projects are going. This kind of event is very special, as it brings together the talent that makes these games with the people that matter most, their audience."
-David Perry; CEO of GameConsultants.com
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"It's time for a show that's about games and the people who play them, and not just a giant party where everyone's showing off their best pre-rendered video and earning kudos for best booth babes. It's time for an event where the smallest developers are considered just as important as the big publishers, and both groups get to show their wares directly to consumers and receive direct feedback from those same consumers. In short, it's time for a show like VGXPO."
-Bill Kunkel; The Game Doctor & Editor in Chief at Tips and Tricks Magazine
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America's VideoGame Expo
sponsorships are designed to be surefire mechanisms to generate buzz about your
products or brand. In addition to the sponsorships listed, the VGXPO team can work
with your organization to custom tailor a sponsorship that meets your unique needs.
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| VGXPO EXHIBIT SPONSORSHIPS |
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Sponsorships are designed to provide robust turnkey marketing
opportunities. Sponsorships include exhibits, or displays, operated
by show management. All exhibit sponsorships packages provide:
4 x 2 color sign hung above the exhibit, or
3 x 10 color banner displayed on an exhibit wall
Staff (where required)
Complete pricing for each marketing opportunity can be found in the Exhibitor
Sales Kit (PDF).
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The History of VideoGames
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The History of VideoGames is a museum-like exhibit that showcases the 30-year history of the videogame industry. The exhibit is divided into 4 areas: 1970s, 1980s, 1990's and Present Day. The exhibit contains kiosks that display antique games, prototypes and information on the history of gaming. The History of Games exhibit also includes interactive game stations that highlight games from each era.
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Videogames & Education
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The VideoGame.Net Experience showcases videogames in education. Teachers from the VideoGame.Net Experience at Penn State University, California State University, Rutgers University, St. Joseph's University and other colleges will be on hand to show visitors the tools and technologies used to make games. Demonstrations provide visitors with the chance to make their own videogame characters and play them in a game.
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VGXPO Game Centers
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The VGXPO Game Centers are themed gaming areas that feature specific types of games. Game Center genres can include gaming areas such as Action, RPG, Sports, FPS, Driving, Retro and Dancing videogames. In each Game Center gamers can play pre-selected games, or games specifically selected by your organization. Each Game Center exhibit features 10 kiosks and can be configured with your branding.
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VGXPO Arcades
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Arcade gaming is a mainstay of VGPXO -The VGXPO Arcade showcases classic coin-op arcade videogames. Games are presented with signage that provides a detailed background on the game and its place on the arcade videogame timeline. Each VGXPO Arcade features over 20 classics games, such as: Pac Man, Space Invaders, Dragons Lair, Joust, Robotron, Defender, Stargate and many more.
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Living Rooms
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The Living Rooms are our relaxation stations on the show floor. Each Living Room is themed with a time period décor. Options include 80's retro, modern or futuristic. Each exhibit is configured in a 10x20 space with monitors, and a set of couches and/or beanbags. The Sponsor has the option to supply game consoles (or PCs) and software.
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Main Stage
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The Stage at VGXPO is a focal point for the convention. Many demonstrations, contests, events and other activities will take place there. VGXPO Stage sponsorship is a high-profile mechanism designed to get your message out to thousands of videogame enthusiasts.
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The VGXPO Game Show
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Think you know game trivial? We'll be holding a 'TV Game Show' style contest where our attendees will be able to compete in a heated battle of gaming trivia. Sponsorship provides you the ability to brand this event with your company image.
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Robot Wars
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We love robots, so we'll be holding a Robot Wars event throughout the weekend. We'll be inviting high school battle teams to compete in a regional competition. Sponsorship provides you the ability to brand this event with your company image.
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VGXPO Awards Banquet
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The Awards Banquet honors videogame luminaries with the annual VGXPO Lifetime Achievement Award and Hall of Fame induction. In addition to the sponsorship fee, the sponsor will provide for the costs of catering the event and any open bar.
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VGXPO Pre-Show Cocktail Reception
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Provides VGXPO Awards Banquet attendees with the opportunity to network and mingle one hour prior to the banquet.
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America's VideoGame Expo Bash (Hotel Party)
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VGXPO evening activities are know for their fun times and are the place to party. The bash will take place on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at the hotels adjoining the convention center. In addition to the sponsorship fee, the sponsor will provide for an open bar and the costs of any catering for the event.
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Sponsored Talk or Presentation
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This sponsorship provides sponsor with up to 45 minutes of time on the expo stage, or in a meeting room for presentations, talks or other discussions.
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Video Presentation
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This sponsorship provides sponsor the ability to showcase video footage of up coming videogames on the main VGXPO stage. Each video will be played at least 4 times throughout the weekend.
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Customized Sponsorships
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The show management can work with you to develop a sponsorship that meets your unique needs. Please fee free to contact us with how you would like to be involved.
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| VGXPO CONTEST & EVENT SPONSORSHIPS |
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The following sponsorships are designed to provide marketing opportunities
with contests or events operated by show management.
Complete pricing for contests and event sponsorships can be found in the
Exhibitor Sales Kit (PDF).
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VideoGame & Animation Awards Festival
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Budding game makers will be showcasing their creations in the VideoGame and Animation Awards Festival. Games and animations created in the 'garage' will be on display in interactive kiosks. Honors and awards will be provided to the very best.
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2007 Classic VideoGame Championship
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The Championships will consist of competitive play on classic coin-op arcade and console game systems. Winners go head-to-head in a classic gaming showdown.
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2007 American LAN Tournament
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The 2007 American LAN Tournament will accommodate hundreds of contestants in both team and individual competition play. Winners will take home prizes and the title of America's VideoGame Expo Champion. Sponsors are responsible to provide software and hardware for this event.
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VGXPO LAN Party
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Participants bring in their own PC game systems to America's VideoGame Expo in one of the largest LAN parties on the east coast. The LAN remains open for 48 hours. Sponsors have the additional option to run game competitions, provide demo software, mouse pads and other gear. Sponsors are not responsible for prizes for this event, however, if a sponsor elect to run a game competition, that sponsor must administer the contest and provide a prize.
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VGXPO Fitness Gaming Invitational 2007
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The VGXPO Fitness Gaming Invitational is a gaming
and skills competition that pits gamers in active gaming challenges
using the Nintendo Wii. Contestants will compete single player and
one-on-one challenges in baseball, tennis, boxing, and bowling and
other sports and fitness games. The Fitness Gaming Invitational
will seek to find the most fit gamers in three age categories: Kids
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VGXPO Dance & Music Tournament
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The VGXPO Dance and Music Tournament will pit dancers, drummers and other rhythm game players against each other in game tournament featuring games like, Guitar Hero, DDR, Donkey Konga, and Tyco Drum Master. Sponsors have the additional option to define and provide the software and hardware used in the competitions.
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Console VideoGame FPS Tournament
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Console gamers will flock to this 'first person shooter' game tournament. Gamers will compete in a showdown to find the best FPS player. Sponsors have the additional option to define and provide the software used in the competitions.
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Sports VideoGame Tournament
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Gamers will compete one-on-one in a variety of sports game challenges on both current and classic videogame systems. The top two winners will compete in a final contest at the VGXPO on Sunday, November 4. Sponsors have the additional option to define and provide the software used in the competitions.
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COSPLAY Costume Contest
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The COSPLAY Costume Contest is an extremely popular feature of the VGXPO. Participants in the contest dress up as their favorite videogame characters and act out game play scenes. Contestants are judged on a variety of factors including originality, presentation, and audience choice.
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Battle of the Bands
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The VGXPO Battle of the VideoGame Bands is a wild competition that pits enthusiast bands against each other for Band of the Year. The competition spans the entire weekend.
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| ADDITIONAL MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES |
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The following list includes a number of marketing opportunities at VGXPO.
Complete pricing for each marketing opportunity can be found
in the Exhibitor Sales Kit (PDF).
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Bag Sponsor
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This exclusive sponsorship will display your logo alongside the logo for America's VideoGame Expo on all of the expo bags. The sponsorship cost includes the manufacture 10,000 bags.
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Expo Bag Inserts
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This sponsorship includes the costs of labor to insert one item into the expo badge holder, up to 10,000 pieces. This sponsorship does not include the costs required to produce such item.
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Expo T-Shirt Sponsor
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This exclusive sponsorship will display your logo alongside the logo for America's VideoGame Expo on all of the expo t-shirts. The sponsorship cost includes the manufacture 10,000 t-shirts.
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Badge Holder
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This sponsorship provides for the sponsorship and branding of up 20,000 expo badge holders. This sponsorship does not include the costs required to produce such item.
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Neck Lanyard
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This sponsorship for the sponsorship and branding of up to 20,000 expo lanyards. This sponsorship does not include the costs required to produce such item.
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Hotel Key Sponsor
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This sponsorship provides you're the opportunity to place your message on the hotel keys at the official VGXPO hotels. This sponsorship does not include the costs required to produce such items.
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Expo Hall Banners
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Full details coming soon.
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VGXPO Program Ad
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Full details coming soon.
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VGXPO Summer Tabloid
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Full details coming soon.
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VGXPO Fall Tabloid
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Full details coming soon.
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The show management can work with you to develop a sponsorship
that meets your unique needs. Please fee free to contact us with
how you would like to be involved.
To purchase a sponsorship package, or for additional information on any of
the sponsorships or marketing opportunities, please contact Jennifer
Johnson, VGXPO's National Sales Director, at:
jennifer @ vgxpo.com
p. 203-345-6512
m. 203-610-4432
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