SIFMA’s 34th Annual Operations Conference and Exhibit
April 29 – May 2, (Sunday – Wednesday)
At the exclusive Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, Kissimmee, FL.
click here to go to the SIFMA website 2007 Operations Conference and Exhibit

Advertising

The Power of Advertising – The Possibilities … Endless!

I-Connect – In-Room Computer Banner Ad - Available

This unique opportunity is being offered during SIFMA’s 2007 Operations Conference & Exhibit. Your Banner Ad will be placed on the In-Room Hotel Computer. The hotel also offers complimentary Internet Access to all guests. Your Ad will be placed on each PC located in each hotel guest room assigned to SIFMA’s room block, which are more than 800 rooms.

The Hotel offer’s complimentary Internet access to all hotel guests, so there is a tremendous benefit of being see by your target audience as they log on to the internet and access their email, etc. each day.

Banner options are either a pre-designed ad or your logo and a hot linked URL is also included on the site. Hotel statistics prove that the use of these in-room PC’s is used by 97% of all group totals.

The hotel also offers a communications card with each guest room key upon check-in explaining the service and reiterating that Internet access is complimentary, which is always inviting to any user.

Please note that the hotel does have a few ads in place on this site, which relate to their properties.

Banner images should be 468 x 60 pixels
Logo images should be provided in the following formats:
Eps, ai vector, or 170 x 230 pixel jpeg or gif
All proofs will be sent to the sponsor for final approval.

The Cost: $10,000
Includes: Two Complimentary Conference Registrations.

Increase your exposure during the Annual Operations Conference and Grab the attention of all on-site attendees . . . In addition to Exhibiting and Sponsorship opportunities, SIFMA is able to offer you additional options to further enhance your presence and offer opportunities to meet your firm’s brand up close.

Firms are always looking for additional opportunities to brand their company name, product and logo, and at SIFMA Operations Conference & Exhibit we are offering you this exciting opportunity – here’s how…

  • Lamp Post Banner Showcase
  • Conference Hall Banner Showcase
  • Exhibit Guide Advertising

Lamp Post Banner Advertising
Here’s an opportunity we’re offering our Exhibitors & Sponsors - on-site banner advertising – the only form of on-site solicitation permitted outside the Exhibit Hall. As an additional incentive to reach out and brand your logo and/or message across to all participants, as well as hotel guests, take advantage of this unique opportunity available only to exhibitors and sponsors at the 2007 SIFMA Operations Conference & Exhibit. SIFMA is offering you the opportunity to have your banners produced and displayed on various lamp posts located in high traffic locations throughout the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center.

Contact Diana Serri at 212.618.0558 to reserve your location.

Lamp Post Banner Package
Cost: $2,000
Includes: Production of Double Sided Banner
Hanging and Dismantling of Banner
Displayed in high traffic location

Requirements of Sponsor:
A PC-BASED Adobe Illustrator.eps (VECTOR) file.
All fonts used in the file must be converted to curves.
All graphics must be emailed to Diana Serri at

The size of each lamp post banner is 22” Wide x 44” High – All banner graphics are double sided.

For Banner Reservations Contact:

Diana Serri
Assistant Vice President, Exhibit Sales & Services
Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association
212.618.0558
dserri@sifma.org

Conference Hall Banner Showcase

SIFMA is once again offering all Sponsors and Exhibitors the opportunity to participate in our Banner Showcase. Your banner will be strategically placed in a prominent location IN THE Foyer of the Convention Center – between the General Session Ballroom and Exhibit Hall during the Operations Conference & Exhibit. These banners will be displayed over the 2 days of the Exhibit, and will be seen by your targeted audience as well as your competitors as they network with their piers during the Operations Conference & Exhibit. If your firm doesn't have a banner, SIFMA has worked out arrangements with Freeman Decorating Company who will work with you to create your own unique banner.

By showcasing your banner you will allow your company an additional point of presence and drive more attendees to your booth. Banners have proven to be a very cost-effective method of getting a message out to highly qualified decision makers.

Conference Hall Banner Package
Cost: $1,800
Includes: Hanging and Dismantling of Banner
Displayed in high traffic location
Maximum size allowed for each banner is 4' high x 10' wide

Act now, as we can only accommodate a limited number of banners

If your firm doesn't have a banner, SIFMA has worked out arrangements with Freeman Decorating Company who will work with you to create your own unique banner.

For Banner Reservations Contact:

Diana Serri
Assistant Vice President, Exhibit Sales & Services
Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association
212.618.0558
dserri@sifma.org

Exhibit Guide Advertising

The Exhibit Guide is a listing of all exhibiting firms and includes their product & service descriptions along with contact information. Each ad will be placed alphabetically in the center section of the guide, which is used as a reference throughout the year by most Conference Attendees.

SIFMA continuously explores new opportunities to further enhance your exposure as an exhibitor at our upcoming conferences. Your ad will be placed alphabetically in the center section of the book

Ad Specifications:
Full Page, black and white ads only. Placement of ads will be in the center section of the guide and each firm will be listed alphabetical.

The Cost: $500.

Ad Dimensions:
5.5" wide x 8.5" length – trim size
5" wide x 7 3/4"— image area
Note: No Bleeds or Spreads will be accepted.

Ad Formats:
All Ad’s will be accepted in the following formats (black and white only):
JPG, TIF or Illustrator EPS files (text must be converted to outlines).
Resolution: 300 dpi or higher
Note: No Quark or PDF Files Will be Accepted

Ship or email all artwork to:

Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association
120 Broadway, 35th Floor
New York, NY 10271-0080
Attn: Diana Serri or dserri@sifma.org