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NABJ is an organization of journalists, students and media-related professionals that provides quality

programs and services to and advocates on behalf of black journalists worldwide.

Founded by 44 men and women on December 12, 1975, in Washington, D.C., NABJ is the largest

organization of journalists of color in the nation.

Many of NABJs 3,000+ members also belong to one of the dozens of professional and student chaptersthat serve black journalists nationwide.

NABJ is committed to the following:

Strengthening ties among black journalists;

Sensitizing all media to the importance of fairness in the workplace for black journalists;

Expanding job opportunities and recruiting activities for veteran, young and aspiring black journalists,

while providing continued professional development and training;

Increasing the number of black journalists in management positions and encouraging black journalists

to become entrepreneurs;

Fostering an exemplary group of professionals that honors excellence and outstanding achievements

by black journalists, and outstanding achievement in the media industry as a whole, particularly when

it comes to providing balanced coverage of the black community and society at large;

Working with high schools and colleges to identify and encourage black students to become

journalists, and to diversify faculties and related curriculum; and

Providing informational and training services to the general public.

NABJ holds an annual convention and career fair each summer with dozens of plenary sessions and

workshops for professional development. The careers fair draws hundreds of recruiters and is among

the best means of nding a job in the industry. The annual Salute to Excellence awards and special

recognition honors (Lifetime Achievement, Journalist of the Year, Community Service, etc.) are bestowed

at each convention.

Each year NABJ awards thousands of dollars in scholarships and internships to college and high school

students nationwide, as well as fellowships for seasoned professionals.

The NABJ Media Institute provides professional development and technical training for black journalists

at venues across the country.

NABJ is headquartered on the campus of the University of Maryland-College Park in Knight Hall, The

Philip Merrill College of Journalism.

ABOUT NABJ


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In 2012, The National Association of Black Journalists will gather in New Orleansfor the 37th Annual Convention and Career Expo. Thousands of journalists, mediaexecutives, public relations professionals, and students are expected to attend tonetwork, participate in professional development sessions and celebrate excellence

in journalism.

The National Association of Black Journalists will host an array of special events duringthe convention. Sponsor opportunities are available by reaching out to ExecutiveAssistant, Natalia Prakash, at [email protected], or 301-405-6472.

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Sponsor Benet Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Sponsor Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Convention Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Professional Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Student Media Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Arts, Entertainment & Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Healthy NABJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

NABJ Media Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Advertising Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Exhibitor Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2012 NABJ CONVENTION &CAREER FAIR

June 20-24, 2012

Hilton New Orleans RiversideTwo Poydras StreetNew Orleans, LA


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2012 NABJ SPONSORS & ADVERTISERS PLANNING GUIDE

37TH ANNUAL NABJ CONVENTION AND CAREER FAIRNEW ORLEANS, LA JUNE 20-24, 2012

Tencomplimentaryconventionregistrations,includingticketsto:

SalutetoExcellenceGala(ReservedTable)

PresidentsReception

TwofreeexhibitboothsandprimeplacementwithintheCareerFair/Exhibit

area

Includestwocomplimentaryexhibitboothpersonnelregistrations

Onecomplimentaryfull-pagecoloradintheonlineconventionprogrambook

Onecomplimentaryfull-pagecoloradineacheditionoftheNABJMonitor

(ofcialconventionnewspaper)

AdvertisingspaceonNABJconvention.orgwebsiteforeachdayofconvention

ThirtysecondcommercialairtimeoneachnewscastofNABJ-TV

Two e-blasts to theentireNABJ membership (pre-approved and sent by

NABJ)

Displayofcorporatebannerorothersignageatappropriatesponsoredeven

(limitationsmayapply)

Approvedinsertinconventionbriefcase(limitationsmayapply)

Verbalacknowledgementatsponsoredevent

AcknowledgementinonlineconventionprogrambookandNABJwebsite

PLATINUM LEVEL ($150,000+) Companies sponsoring at the Platinum Level receive the following benets:

As a non-prot professional and educational organization, the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) greatly appreciates

corporate and foundation support for its goals, programs and activities. Acceptance by NABJ of any nancial or in-kind contribution

from sponsors or funders does not constitute an endorsement of their policies, products or services. There should be no expectation

on the part of sponsors or funders for any special treatment in news coverage.

Convention elements that need nancial support are described on pages 5-10. The benets outlined below apply to those convention

elements.

Threecomplimentaryconventionregistrations,includingticketsto:

SalutetoExcellenceGala(ReservedSeating)

PresidentsReception

50%discountonanysizeadintheonlineconventionprogrambook

One complimentaryquarter page ad inoneedition oftheNABJ Monitor(ofcialconventionnewspaper)

Twoe-blaststotheentireNABJmembership(pre-approvedanddisseminated

byNABJ)






GOLD LEVEL ($50,000-$74,999) Companies sponsoring at the Gold Level receive the following benets:

Fivecomplimentaryconventionregistrations,includingticketsto:

SalutetoExcellenceGala(ReservedSeating) PresidentsReception

OnefreeexhibitboothandprimeplacementwithintheCareerFair/Exhibit

area

Includesonecomplimentaryexhibitboothpersonnelregistration

One complimentary full-page black & white ad in the online convention

programbook

Onecomplimentaryhalf-pageblackandwhiteadintwoeditionsoftheNABJ

Monitor(ofcialconventionnewspaper)

AdvertisingspaceonNABJconvention.orgwebsiteforeachdayofconvention

ThirtysecondcommercialairtimeonNABJ-TVforeachnewscast Twoe-blaststotheentireNABJmembership(pre-approvedanddisseminated

byNABJ)






DIAMOND LEVEL ($75,000-$149,999) Companies sponsoring at the Diamond Level receive the following benets:

Twocomplimentaryconventionregistrations,includingticketsto:

SalutetoExcellenceGala(ReservedSeating)

PresidentsReception


Displayofcorporatebannerorothersignageatappropriatesponsoredevent





SILVER LEVEL ($25,000-$49,999) Companies sponsoring at the Silver Level receive the following benets:

Twocomplimentaryconventionregistrations(specialeventsnotincluded)






BRONZE LEVEL ($10,000-$24,999) Companies sponsoring at the Bronze Level receive the following benets:

Onecomplimentaryconventionregistration(specialeventsnotincluded)





Acknowledgementinonlineconventionprogrambook

PATRON LEVEL ($5,000-$9,999) Companies sponsoring at the Patron Level receive the following benets:

5%discountonanysizeadintheonlineconventionprogrambook Acknowledgementinonlineconventionprogrambook

FRIEND LEVEL ($3,999 or less) Companies sponsoring at the Friend Level receive the following benets:

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37TH ANNUAL NABJ CONVENTION AND CAREER FAINEW ORLEANS, LA JUNE 20-24, 20

TITLE SPONSOR

A customized benefts package

will be developed or the title

convention sponsor.

Sponsorship: $500,000

MOBILE APP

All convention events are

searchable by session title,

speaker, location and exhibit

hall booth, and users are able

to create their own convention

schedule. The sponsors logo

will be prominently displayedon the mobile platorm.


BRIEFCASE

This highly sought-ater

convention product is used year-round by attendees. The

convention briecase oers an excellent opportunity or

sustained visibility. Your companys name and logo will be

prominently displayed along with the NABJ logo.


WORKSHOP SIGNS

Your companys logo will be displayed on each sign, readily

visible to attendees as they arrive at each workshop session

throughout the convention center.


ONLINE PROGRAM GUIDE

Convention attendees, and those interested in the convention,

requently use this key reerence tool. The convention program

book lists each days events and oers a complete roster o

speakers, panels and special events.


NAME BADGES & LANYARDS

NABJ convention policy requires all attendees to wear a name

badge and lanyard to be admitted to any convention activity.

Your companys name is printed on the lanyard as well as on the

bottom ront portion o the badge holder.


PROGRAM POCKET GUIDE

This compact, convenient reerence o daily convention activities

is the perect complement to the online convention program

book and the convention mobile app.


NABJ PRESS ROOM

Journalists conduct major interviews with high-profle

newsmakers, speakers, guests and entertainers that attend

the convention in this space. Your companys signage will be

prominently displayed in the press room.


CAREER FAIR BREAKFAST MIXERS

Host a continental breakast in the exhibit hall prior or attendees

prior to the scheduled concurrent morning sessions, attendees

can network with colleagues, exhibitors, recruiters and sponsors.

sponsors are responsible or providing ood and beverage.

Sponsorship: $5,000 each

CAREER FAIR EXHIBIT HALL BREAKS

Attendees will network with colleagues, speak with exhibitors

and sponsors, and relax while enjoying rereshing treats betweensessions. Your companys banner will be prominently displayed

and highly visible to all attendees. Sponsors are responsible or

providing ood and beverages in additon to ees below.

Thursday, June 21 aternoon attendees can indulge in treats

o warm or cool snacks.

Friday, June 22 aternoon attendees can help themselves to a

variety o snacks.

Saturday, June 23 morning attendees can enjoy a relaxing

early morning coee break.

Sponsorship: $5,000

BRIEFCASE INSERT

Reach the attendees as soon as they pickup their registration

materials by providing an insert or the convention briecase.Company logo items such as pens, note pads, etc., are also

welcomed.


GENERAL CONVENTION SUPPORT

Your contribution toward general support o convention

programs is greatly appreciated. General support will help

underwrite the production o materials as well as various on-site

costs.

Sponsorship: All sponsor levels.

CONVENTION FUNDAMENTALSThe ollowing sponsorship opportunities are available at the 37th NABJ Annual Convention and Career Fair in New Orleans.

I you have questions or need additional inormation, please visit our web site at www.nabj.org or contact Natalia Prakash,

Executive Assistant, at [email protected] or 301-405-6472.Executive Assistant, Natalia Prakash, at


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NABJ Learning Labs

NABJ Learning Laboratories are produced by the NABJ Media

Institute and will be held on Wednesday, June 20th, prior to

the opening reception. These intense, skills-based sessions run

either hal day or ull day and provide in-depth proessional

development training rom leading experts on a specifc topic.

Sponsorship includes continental breakast, signage, workshop

development, speakers and benefts or Silver Level sponsors

(page 4).


Learning Lab topics may include, among others:

Multimedia Training

Newsroom Management

Entrepreneurship

Media Ownership

Audio Storytelling

Design

Social Media

Health/Medical Reporting

Energy and Environmental Issues

Public Relations

Professional Development Breakfasts

On Thursday, June 21, and Friday, June 22, attendees begin their

day at breakast, engaged in stimulating dialogue on cutting-

edge topics with experts in a wide-range o felds. Sponsorship

includes breakast (menu selected by NABJ), input on session

topics and speakers, introduction o the NABJ member serving

as moderator, and benefts or Silver Level sponsors (page 4).


Topics include, among others:

Finance

Children

Health and medicine

Sports

Energy and the Environment

Technology

Public Relations

Entrepreneurship

Professional DevelopmentLunch & Learn Sessions

On Thursday, June 21, and Friday, June 22, attendees interact

with experts on a wide range o topics. Sponsorship includes

lunch (menu selected by NABJ), input on session topics

and speakers, introduction o the NABJ member serving as

moderator, and benefts or Silver Level sponsors (page 4).


Plenary Sessions

These high-profle sessions eature a keynote speaker or a panel

discussion with newsmakers on hot topics in the media industry

and/or the Arican American community. The plenary sessions

are extremely popular. No other programming is scheduledduring the plenary session time slot. Sponsorship benefts

include the opportunity to make brie opening remarks and the

Gold Level benefts outlined on page 4 o this guide.


Workshop Sessions

Workshops are the core o NABJ convention proessional

development programming. These sessions make up the bulk

o the convention and equip NABJ members with the skills and

tools they need to remain in the vanguard o the proession.


The Executive Suite:Professional Development for Managers

This exclusive series o workshops, led by news executives, helps

aspiring middle managers gain a better sense o what it takes to

be an executive editor, a publisher, a news director or a general

manager. Attendees gain a better understanding o the skills,

relationships and perormance results it takes to land those jobs

and keep them. From managing people to making the most o

other resources, the Executive Suite teaches concrete steps to

move up the career ladder.


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT




The Student Multimedia Projects provide an extraordinary

opportunity or approximately 50 college journalism students to

receive invaluable, real-world newsroom experience by working

closely with 25 seasoned NABJ members that volunteer their

time to serve as mentors. The students and their mentors

produce daily coverage o events at NABJs annual convention,

as well as newsworthy events in the conventions host city

New Orleans. Students are selected rom a national pool o

candidates to research, report, write, edit, and shoot or the

national conventions ofcial news outlets listed below:.

NABJ-TV

Students majoring in broadcast journalism to produce

daily newscasts which air on a closed circuit channel in the

convention headquarter hotel. Sponsor benefts include30-second ad spots and credits on each broadcast, along with

benefts or Gold Level sponsors (page 4).


NABJ Monitor

This student-produced 8 12 page daily newspaper is available

to all convention attendees. Students cover the convention and

events in the host city. Sponsor benefts include a ull-page,

color ad in each edition o the newspaper and benefts or Gold

Level sponsors (page 4).


NABJ Online

Students maintain the convention website with content

including audio and video rom NABJ-TV and stories rom The

Monitor. Sponsor benefts include a banner ad on the website

and benefts or Gold Level sponsors (page 4).


NABJ J-Space Lounge

J-Space is the go to area or students during the convention

network and socialize with each other. During the day, J-Space

serves as a meeting place, and at night it eatures events and

entertainment appealing to the next generation o journalists.

Rereshments and entertainment will be provided.


NABJ High School Journalism Workshop

The NABJ High School Journalism Workshop is an opportunity

or local high school students in New Orleans to participate in a

hands-on journalism workshop to develop their reporting skills

and have their work will be showcased at the annual convention

and career air. .Sponsorship: $20,000

General Student Media Support

Your contribution toward general support o student media

projects will be greatly appreciated. General support will help

underwrite the costs o travel or our students, equipment, and

myriad on-site costs.

Sponsorship: All sponsor levels.

STUDENT MULTIMEDIA PROJECTS


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SPECIAL EVENTS

Salute to Excellence Awards Gala

The annual Salute to Excellence Awards Gala is an NABJ sig-

nature event that highlights work by media organizations and

proessionals involved in print, broadcast, and digital journalism.

More than 50 award winners are selected, and this annual gala

also recognizes NABJs Journalist o the Year, Emerging Jour-

nalist and Lietime Achievement honorees.

Sponsor: $100,000

Primary Co-Sponsor: $20,000

Welcome Reception

This reception kicks o the convention, and leaves an indelible

impression on attendees. Primary co-sponsorship includes the

opportunity to make brie opening remarks and benefts or

Bronze Level sponsors (page 4).

Primary Co-Sponsors: $40,000

Co-Sponsors: $20,000

NABJ Gospel Brunch

An NABJ tradition, the Gospel Brunch is one o the convention

highlights. Attendees ock to this upliting experience to east

on a brunch buet and enjoy inspirational entertainment rom

leading recording artists. Past brunches have eatured Don-

nie McClurkin, Cece Winans, Richard Smallwood, Karen Clark

Sheard, Vanessa Bell Armstrong and Tramaine Hawkins.

Sponsor: $75,000

Primary Co-Sponsor: $10,000

W.E.B. DuBois Lecture

This popular lecture series eatures distinguished political

fgures, educators and thought-leaders hosting a dialogue with

convention attendees. Sponsorship benefts include the op-

portunity to make brie opening remarks and and benefts or

Bronze Level sponsors (page 4).


Media Receptions

Sponsorship includes reception space, recognition on the ofcial

convention schedule o events, company signage and benefts

or Patron Level sponsors (page 4).

Sponsorship: $5,000

(Plus, sponsor is responsible or providing ood and beverages,

audio visual equipment and decorations).

Sports Pioneer Awards Ceremony

The NABJ Sports Task Force recognizes pioneering Arican-

American sports fgures with ties to the convention host city.

Past honorees include Tony Dungy, Joe Frazier, Don King, Dave

Winfeld, Bill Russell, and Dominique Wilkins.Sponsor: $70,000

Co-sponsorships: $20,000


Presidents Reception

Join NABJ President Gregory Lee, the NABJ Board o Directors,

prominent journalists rom around the world, NABJ sponsors

and special guests at this exclusive, by-invitation-only, event.

Primary co-sponsorship benefts include the opportunity to

make brie opening remarks and benefts or Silver Level spon-

sors (page 4)..

Sponsor : $50,000

Co-sponsors: $10,000

Day of ServiceThe frst annual Day o Service will launch at the 2012 conven-

tion. NABJ members will participate in, and provide media

coverage or, community service events to beneft New Orleans

residents.


Award Inscriptions

Celebrate and honor black journalists or their excellence by

sponsoring the production o over 75 awards. The Salute to

Excellence National Media Awards and Special Honors Awards

are presented each year to recognize the outstanding work o

journalists and media proessionals.


CELEBRATE WITH NABJ

NABJ Sports Task Force Jam

The annual, premiere party with a purpose support the

scholarship und and come see why EVERYONE talks about the

serious un had with star athletes, entertainers and NABJs own

celebrities. You never know who may show up.

Primary co-sponsorship: $20,000



NABJ New Orleans Chapter Jam

New Orleans is the party capital o the nation. Let the NABJ

New Orleans Chapter show you why.

Primary co-sponsorship: $20,000Co-sponsorships: $10,000

2013 NABJ CONVENTION Kickoff

Lets get ready or Orlando! Come and celebrate with NABJ

with great ood, music and company,

Sponsor: $35,000





NABJ Authors Showcase & Bookstore

Authors rom across the country participate in discussions and

interact with convention attendees up-close and personal dur-

ing book signings. NABJs Authors Showcase highlights the best

and brightest in the Arican American literary community.



NABJ Golf Tournament

This un-flled networking event accommodates players o all

skill levels while raising money or the NABJ Scholarship Pro-

gram. Convention registrants orm teams to compete or prizes

given or the longest drive; and the worst score.

Primary Co-sponsors: $10,000

Co-sponsors: $5,000

5K Fun Walk/Run

NABJ members participate in an invigorating 5K Walk/ Run on

Saturday morning as part o the Healthy NABJ initiative.


NABJ After Dark

The NABJ Ater Dark brand, inaugurated at the 2010 San

Diego convention, represents a variety o un-flled social events

oered in an intimate setting ater a long day o convention ac-

tivities. The events eature live jazz, poetry, games, and inormal

author talks. Light snacks and a cash bar are available at each

event.

Sponsorship: $15,000 each night

NABJ Family Day

Plan on spending your Saturday with the amily, sampling a

selection o activities in New Orleans. NABJ amilies can come

together to enjoy the areas amily-oriented attractions.

Co-sponsors: $5,000

Film Festival

Preview your soon-to-be released movies or journalists and

attendees. Actors, directors and writers oten participate in the

question and answer sessions that promote the flm and create

news stories. Sponsor is responsible or venue ees, i applicable,

and AV expenses.

Major Motion Picture

Run time a minimum o 90 minutes. Question and answer ses-

sion immediately ollows screening.

Sponsorship: $8,500

Public Broadcast Service



Sponsorship: $5,000

Documentary



Sponsorship: $3,000

NOTE: Only a select number o flms are scheduled.

Please submit early or consideration.

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS


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HEALTHY NABJHealthy NABJ, launched in 2009, has evolved into a key component o NABJs annual convention. The Healthy NABJprogramming track at the annual NABJ convention provides inormation to help NABJ members make wise health choices or

themselves while improving the quality o critical inormation they disseminate to their broader audiences in a nation struggling

with a plethora o health issues. The Healthy NABJ booths in the exhibit hall provide an opportunity or journalists to interact with,

and receive inormation rom, health leaders in the pubic and private sectors. Health screenings are also oered in several booths.

Sponsorship Opportunities for Healthy NABJ:

Healthy NABJ Professional Development Breakfasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,000

Healthy NABJ Pavilion Naming Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000

Healthy NABJ Lounge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000

Healthy NABJ Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000

Healthy NABJ Snack Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000(Sponsors are responsible for providing food/snacks)

Healthy NABJ Pavilion Booths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $900-$2,000

The NABJ Media Institute oers quality webinars and hands on proessional development sessions, entrepreneurial guidance and

technical training or journalists, public relations proessionals, and students at national and regional conerences held throughout

the country. Many o the events that examine cutting-edge topics impacting Arican American communities are also open to the

public.

The Media Institute also teaches, compiles, disseminates and chronicles inormation about Arican Americans in the feld o

journalism, and acts as a clearinghouse or inormation to entities interested in the media and establishing a connection with black

journalists and public relation proessionals.

Primary Co-sponsors: $50,000 (per event)

Co-sponsors: $15,000 (per event)




WHO SHOULD ADVERTISE? Recruiters support your diversity recruiting eorts and diversiy your news coverage.

Media organizations expose journalists to your career, training and ellowship opportunities, and students to your scholarship

and internship opportunities.

Journalism schools and media institutes promote your aculty openings, ellowships, training opportunities and scholarships.

Subject experts advertise availability or media interviews and expert commentary.

Authors promote the sales o your new book.

Publishers tell experienced writers how you can acilitate their authoring experience.

Computer & technology products and services tell journalists how you can make them better at their jobs in an industry that is

increasingly reliant on technology.

Consumer product and service companies Reach auent consumers.

WHO VISITS NABJ.ORG? Average over 87,000 page views per month

Over 1 million page views per year Average over 23,000 unique visitors per month

Over 50% o our Web visitors come rom New York, Caliornia, Georgia, Texas, Illinois, Virginia, Florida, and District o Columbia

WHY ADVERTISE?Advertising with NABJ is an excellent way to reach journalists, students and media related proessionals. These are the people who

help shape the way America thinks. They are highly educated, well-read and well-traveled. They are auent, thinkers, leaders with

inuence not only through the news you see every day, but also in our communities.

Platinum & Diamond Sponsors1 complimentary ull-page ad

Gold Sponsor 50% discount

Silver Sponsor 25% discount

Bronze Sponsor 15% discount

Patron 10% discount

Friend 5% discount

Please send the ads via email to the NABJ national ofce at:

[email protected]

National Association o Black Journalists

Attn: NABJ Marketing Department

1100 Knight Hall, Suite 3100 College Park, MD 20742

Tel: (301) 405-0248 Fax: (301) 314-1714

ADVERTISE ON NABJ EBLASTSponsor or advertise in NABJ eBLAST messages regarding proessional development opportunities, award announcements

and general member inormation. Contact NABJ or rates, material due dates and specifcations. email: [email protected] or call

(301) 405-0248.

ADVERTISE IN NABJS CONVENTION PROGRAMSAdvertising with NABJ through convention program books and materials is an excellent way to reach journalists, students and othe

media related proessionals. Ad discounts are also available to sponsors o our annual convention and career airs.

Note: NABJ cannot assume responsibility or ads not conorming to specifed requirements and reserves the right to make

adjustments to ads. All ads become the property o NABJ.



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AD INSERTION ORDER FORM Please use this orm or Convention Program and NABJ Journal ad insertions.

Complete this form and fax to NABJ Marketing Department, (301) 405-0248.

Name

Company

Address

City State Zip

E-mail Address

Telephone Fax

Ad to run in this issue(s):

Summer/Convention NABJ Journal Fall NABJ Journal Winter NABJ Journal Convention Program Book

Please indicate ad size and total amount using the chart below:

Size:

Total Amount:

1

2

3 Please check methods of payment listed below:

q Payment is enclosed

q Check made payable to NABJ

Credit Card: q Visa q MasterCard q American Express

Cardholders Name

Card Number

Expiration Date

Signature

q Purchase Order No.

q Payment will be remitted at time o publication

AD FORMAT

Please send your ad, sized to the exact dimensions outlined on

the let, in any o the ollowing ormats:

TIF Resolution must be 300 dpi. Color mode must be CMYK.

Flatten all images. Include crop marks.

PDF Resolution must be 300 dpi. Color mode must be CMYK.

Embed all onts. Include crop marks.

For ull-page ads: Be sure to add 1/8 around or bleeds.

Keep live area in 7.50w x 10h.

Submit your ad via email. Please send color proo when possible

NABJ cannot assume responsibility or ads NOT conorming to

specifc mechanical requirements, and reserves the right to make

adjustments to ads (on an as needed basis). ALL ads become

the property o NABJ.

Position charges:

Cover 4: +25%

Cover 3: +15%

Cover 2: +20%

Center Spread: +10%

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SPACE REQUIREMENTS

Number o booths needed:

(Minimum booth size: One unit = 10 X 10 or 100 square eet)

Booth number preerences are:

1st 2nd 3rd

PAYMENT METHOD PAYABLE TO NABJ

Total Number o booths desired:

(one booth = 10 x 10 square eet)

Total Fees:

(include $500 or island or $250 or corner booth ees, i space

purchased is 200 sq. t. and over)

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I have read and understand the rules and regulations which govern the NABJ

Convention and Career Fair that are a part o this contract and agree to abide by said

rules and regulations. I have read and ully understand the cancellation penalty clause

that is a part o the rules and regulations reerenced.

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2012 NABJ EXHIBIT CONTRACT

COMPANY INFORMATION

Company Name

Contact Name

Mailing Address

City State Zip

Phone Number Fax

Website Email

BOOTH FEES (by December 31, 2012) (eective May 15, 2012)

RECRUITER FEES (BY 12/31/2011) (BY 5/15/2012)

Print Media with circulation of:

100,000 and over $1800 $2000

Under 100,000 $1500 $1700

Television stations by market size:

1 to 75 $1800 $2000

76 to 214 $1500 $1700

Media Agencies $1800 $2000

Radio Stations $1500 $1700

Journalism Schools $700 $900

Nonproft Media/Organizations/Associations

$700 $900

EXHIBITOR FEES

Exhibitors (per 10 x 10

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VENDOR FEES

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Island booths $450 $500

Corner booths Spaces o

200 sq. t. & over$200 $250

RECRUITER: Defned as a company that is seeking to provide employment opportunities to convention attendees during the Career Fair.

EXHIBITOR: Defned as a company that is displaying or disseminating inormation and/or product during the Career Fair.

VENDOR: Defned as a small business selling goods or services to convention attendees during the Career Fair.

Space Benefts

One table, two chairs, and one waste basket. One complimentary convention registration or each 10 x 10 booth. Fees or each additional booth personnel are listed on the Exhibit Booth Personnel Registration Form. Additional booth personnel have access to booth ONLY. Recruiter/Exhibitor/Vendor registration includes premium convention bag, convention pocket guide, and access to convention workshops.

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The company data collected rom the Exhibit Space Contract will be printed in the 2012 Convention Program Book. It is the responsibility o the exhibiting company to notiy the NABJexhibit manager in writing o any changes that impact the accuracy o this inormation. No changes will be accepted ater May 1, 2012.

Mail or ax original contract and convention registration orms with payment to: NABJ Exhibit Manager, 1100 Knight Hall, Suite 3100, College Park, MD 20742 Tel: (301) 405-0248Fax: (301) 314-1714 [email protected] Return Check Fee is $75. (Credit card payments only)


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RULES AND REGULATIONS

National Association o Black Journalists hereinater reerred to as NABJ is the sponsor o the 37th Annual Convention & Career Fair.

1.) PAYMENT. Contract will not be processed or space assigned without the required payment.

2.) CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT. Exhibitors may cancel their exhibit space, by sending a written notice o cancellation by May 15, 2012. Additionally, NABJ will charge a $200cancellation ee, even i the canceled space is subsequently resold. Complimentary registration passes will be invalid.

3.) COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS. I an exhibitor ails to abide by the regulations o the convention as set orth, then the contract between NABJ and the exhibitor will beterminated. The exposition regulations constitute a portion o the contract between NABJ and the exhibitor. Thereore, any ailure on the part o the exhibitor to comply with theregulations represents a deault on, and termination o the contract. Should the contract be terminated in this manner, the exhibitor shall oreit the amount paid or space rental,regardless o whether or not NABJ enters into a urther lease o the space involved. Interpretation and application o the regulations are within the sole discretion o NABJ anddecisions o NABJ are fnal.

4.) MAINTENANCE OF EXHIBITOR SENIORITY. Participation in the 2012 show is considered to be exclusive o any other NABJ related events and thereore will not aect senioritystatus or other events.

5.) ELIGIBLE EXHIBITS. NABJ reserves the right to determine eligibility o any company or product to participate in the exposition. NABJ can reuse rental o exhibit space to anycompany whose display o goods or services is not, in the opinion o NABJ, compatible with the educational charter and objectives o the exposition or is otherwise inappropriate.

6.) ALLOCATION OF SPACE. Whenever possible, space assignments will be made by NABJ in keeping with the preerence specifed by the exhibitor. NABJ, however, reserves the righto make the fnal determination o all space assignments in the best interest o the exposition.

7.) SUBLETTING OF EXHIBIT SPACE. Exhibitors may not assign, sublet or share their exhibit space with another business or frm unless approval has been obtained in writingrom NABJ. Exhibitors must show goods manuactured or dealt in by them in the regular course o business. Should an article o a non-exhibiting frm be required or operation ordemonstration in an exhibitors display, identifcation o such article shall be limited to the usual and regular nameplates, imprint or trademark under which same is sold in the generalcourse o business.

8.) LIABILITY. NABJ, its members, the representatives and employees thereo will not be responsible or any injury, loss or damage that may occur to the exhibitor, exhibitorsemployees, agents, contractors or property rom any cause whatsoever, or which may be sustained by any person who may be on the premises leased to the exhibitor or watching,observing or participating in any demonstration or exhibit o the exhibitor, unless such injury, loss or damage is caused by the sole gross negligence or willul misconduct o NABJ.Exhibitor and exhibitors contractors and its insurers will not subrogate against NABJ or thet o, loss o or damage to exhibitors or exhibitors contractors property while in transit towithin, and in transit rom the confnes o the hall.

The exhibitor and exhibitors contractors shall deend, indemniy and hold NABJ, its ofcers, members, agents and employees, harmless against any and all claims, lawsuits, judgmentscosts, and expenses (including attorneys ees) or injury (including death), property damage or other harm or which recovery o damage is sought that may arise out o or beoccasioned by exhibitors perormance o the contract, breach o any o the terms or provisions o the contract, or by any other act or omission o exhibitor, its ofcers, agents,employees, or subcontractors, in the perormance o this contract; except that the indemnity provided or in this paragraph shall not apply to any liability resulting rom the sole grossnegligence o NABJ, itsofcers, members, agents or employees.

9.) INSURANCE. The exhibitor and exhibitors contractors shall, at their sole cost and expense, procure and maintain through the term o this contract the ollowing insurance: a.

Commercial General Liability Insurance against claims or bodily injury or death, property damage as well as personal and advertising injury occurring in or upon or resulting rom thepremises leased. Such insurance shall include contractual liability and products liability coverage, with combined single limits o liability o not less than combined total o $1,000,000per occurrence.

b. Workers Compensation insurance as required by statutory law and Employers Liability with limits not less than: Bodily injury by accident $100,000 each accident Bodily injury bydisease $100,000 each employee Bodily injury by disease $500,000 policy limit c. Commercial Auto Liability Insurance-limits o liability not less than $1,000,000 combined singlelimit. Coverage or all required lines must be placed through a licensed carrier authorized to conduct business in the State in which the convention is being held. All carriers providingcoverage must have an A.M. Best Rating o not less than A-, VII.

Exhibitor shall obtain and urnish to NABJ upon request a certifcate o insurance evidencing the required coverage to NABJ and its agents, employees, assigns and successors asadditional insureds to such coverage to be stated as primary without contribution rom any other source. I the exhibitor uses a nonofcial contractor, it too must comply with theabove coverage provisions. All property o the exhibitor and the exhibitors contractors is understood to remain under its custody and control in transit to, within, and in transit romthe confnes o the hall.

10.) DISABILITY PROVISIONS. Exhibitor shall have sole responsibility or ensuring that their exhibit is in ull compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and any regulationsimplemented by that Act. 11.) DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. The exhibitor is liable or any damage caused to building oors, walls or columns, or to standard booth equipment, or toanother exhibitors property or the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.

12.) LABOR. Exhibitors are required to observe all contracts in eect between service contractors and labor organizations.

13.) CONFLICTING EVENTS DURING SHOW HOURS. The exhibitors agrees not to extend invitations, call meetings, hospitality events or otherwise encourage the absence o industryproessionals rom the exhibit hall and meeting rooms during the hours o all education and show activities. All requests or meeting rooms, hotel suites and special unction roomsmust be approved by NABJ. I an exhibitor cancels exhibit space, the opportunity to use any approved meeting rooms, hotel suites or special unction rooms will be invalid.

14.) INSTALLATION. The start time or installation o exhibits is 9:00 AM, Wednesday, June 20, 2012. No exhibits should arrive at the exhibit location earlier than this date. Exhibitdisplays must be ully set up and ready by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. Ater that time, any unattended booths will be set up at the discretion o NABJ and all expenses willbe charged to the exhibitor. In the best interest o the exposition, NABJ reserves the right to re-assign any un-set exhibit space ater 5:00 PM on Wednesday, June 20, 2012.

15.) EXPOSITION GUIDELINES. The guidelines have been adopted to ensure that each exhibitor can eectively use the assigned space without inringing on the rights o neighboringexhibits. No exhibits will be permitted which interere with the use o other exhibits or impede access to them or impede the ree use o the aisle. Booth personnel, includingdemonstrators, hostesses and models, are required to confne their activities within the exhibitors booth space. Apart rom the specifc display space or which an exhibiting companyhas contracted with NABJ, no part o the exhibit location and its grounds or public property may be used by any organization other than NABJ or display purposes.

a. Sound. Sound systems will be permitted i tuned to a conversational level and i not objectionable to neighboring exhibitors.

b. Lighting. NABJ reserves the right to restrict the use o glaring lights or objectionable light eects. The use o ashing electric signs or lights is not permitted.

c. Attire. Representatives should be conservatively attired to maintain the proessional and business-like climate o the show.

16.) ADMITTANCE DURING NON-SHOW HOURS. Booth personnel will not be permitted to enter the exhibit oor earlier than 8:00 AM on a scheduled show day, except on openingday, June 20, 2012, where they can access the exhibit oor at 7:00 AM, and other personnel will not be permitted to remain on the exhibit oor ater closing hour each evening, withthe exception o Saturday, June 23, 2012. Exhibitors that require additional time must obtain permission in writing rom show management prior to the show day.

17.) DISMANTLING. Exhibitors displays must not be dismantled or packed in preparation or removal prior to the ofcial closing time o 12:00 noon, Saturday, June 23, 2012. Everyexhibit must be ully staed and operational during the entire show. The deadline or the dismantling and removal o displays will be 12:59 PM, Saturday, June 23, 2012. At this time, allexhibit displays or materials let in the booths without instructions will be packed and shipped at the discretion o NABJ and all charges will be applied to the exhibitor.

18.) BADGES. Ofcial show badges will be required or entry into the exhibit hall at all times. Badges are not transerable and those worn by other than the person to whom the badgeis issued will be confscated. Business cards are not to be used in badge holders. Exhibitors will be granted an allotment o one (1) ull convention registration per contracted exhibitspace. Registration needed in excess o this allotment must be purchased at the published rate.

19.) FEDERAL COPYRIGHT RESTRICTIONS. Exhibitor agrees to assume ull responsibility with the ederal copyright restrictions applicable to exhibitors, including but not limited to,any music perormance agreement between NABJ and exhibitors or meeting, conventions, trade show and expositions. Exhibitor urther represents and warrants that it shall obtainany additional license or grant o authority required o exhibitors under the copyright laws and be prepared to present NABJ, with a copy o such license or grant no less the (30) daysprior to the start o the exposition.

20.) ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS. Each exhibitor is charged with knowledge o all ordinances, regulations, and fre laws pertaining to health, fre prevention and public saetywhile participating in this exposition. Compliance with such laws is mandatory or all exhibitors and the sole responsibility is that o the exhibitor.

21.) EQUIPMENT POSITION WITHIN BOOTH. To ensure the saety o all show participants, all machinery and equipment shall be positioned so that no portion is closer than 12 inchesrom the aisle. 22.) RELOCATION OF EXHIBITS. NABJ reserves the right to alter the location o exhibit spaces, at its sole discretion, in the best interest o the exposition.

23.) PHOTOGRAPHY AND SKETCHING. Cameras may be carried in the exhibit area, but under no circumstances may photographs be taken without expressed authority o theexhibitor concerned in each case. Sketching or drawing machinery or products on display is prohibited.

24.) EXPO DEADLINES. Exhibitor agrees to adhere to all published deadlines related to the production and promotion o the NABJ Career Fair and Exhibits.

25.) FAILURE TO HOLD SHOW. Should the exposition be cancelled, postponed or abandoned, the limit o claim or damages and/or compensation by the exhibitor shall oreit theamount already paid or the space or the specifc event. Should the exposition be curtailed or abandoned in part, the limit o claim or damages and/or compensation by the exhibitoshall be that return o the prorated amount the exhibitor already paid or space or the canceled portion o this specifc event. However, exhibitors will not be reimbursed i theexposition is canceled, postponed, curtailed or abandoned due to an act o war, act or threatened act o terrorism, insurrection or radioactive contamination.

26.) AMENDMENT OF RULES. NABJ reserves the right to make changes, amendments and additions to these rules at any time, and all changes, amendments and additions so madeshall be binding on the exhibitor with the provision that all exhibitors will be advised o any such changes. Any matters not specifcally covered herein are subject to decision by NABJ


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As a non-prot professional and educational organization, the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) greatly

appreciates corporate support for its goals, programs and activities. Acceptance by NABJ of any nancial or in-kind

contributions from corporate sponsors does not constitute an endorsement of their policies, products or services.There should be no expectations on the part of sponsors for special treatment in news coverage.

Reporters

Editors

Photographers

Artists & Designers

Anchors

Producers

Students

Online editors

Freelancers

Media & Public Relations Specialists

Educators

Retired Journalists

QUESTIONS:

Maurice Foster

Executive Director

Tel: (301) 405-0248

www.nabj.org

Return enclosed form to :

NABJ Sponsors

1100 Knight Hall, Suite 3100

College Park, MD 20742

Tel: (301) 405-0248

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www.nabj.org

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