Raving s 17 th Indian Gaming National Marketing Conference January 26-28, 2015 Contact: Amy Hergenrother VP of Business Development amy@ravingconsulting.com Raving Consulting 475 Hill Street, Suite G, Reno, NV 89501 Tel: 775-329-7864 Cell: 775-741-7510 ravingconsulting.com
Raving s 17 th Indian Gaming National Marketing Conference This conference, a staple for tribal casinos throughout the U.S. and Canada, encompasses two and a half days of relevant presentations, hands-on workshops, signature networking events and a custom tradeshow. Why do our exhibitors return year after year? 1. An average of 150 targeted attendees from tribal gaming organizations in Canada and throughout the US, representing over 50 gaming operations. 2. As a sponsor you get our full marketing engine behind you your logo on every piece of printed and electronic mail (and we have over 4,700 electronic newsletter subscribers), plus signage at the conference. An intimate setting with opportunities for face-to-face interactions. You will meet Marketing Directors and VP s, GM s and A-GM s, Promotions Managers, Event Managers, Tribal Leaders and more. 3. Attendees are engaged and participate in the sessions and events. Meaning, they don t disappear and we encourage our sponsors to participate as well. Sit side-by-side with these potential clients! 4. Our Passport Contest drives every attendee to every booth. 5. No additional costs. Each booth is set up with carpet, chairs and a skirted table. No handling fees by resort for freight (you just pay shipping to and from). Sponsorship Opportunities: Exhibit Booth (we sell out every year) Networking Break Sponsorship SOLD Back of the House Tour & Cocktail Reception Sponsor (with Raving coordination) SOLD Insider Party Sponsor Passport Prize Sponsor Dinner with Strangers Sponsor 1
Some of the properties that have joined us. Mazatzal Hotel & Casino, Arizona Soaring Eagle Casino Resort, Michigan Chinook Winds Casino Resort, Oregon Casino Del Sol Resort, Arizona Quinault Beach Resort & Casino, Washington Tulalip Resort, Casino & Spa, Washington Otoe-Missouria Gaming Enterprise (4 properties), Oklahoma Shoshone Rose Casino, Wyoming St. Croix Casinos (3 properties), Wisconsin Meskwaski Casino Hotel, Iowa Muscogee (Creek) Nation (9 properties), Oklahoma Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, California Jena Choctaw Pine Casino, Louisiana Camel Rock Casino, New Mexico Black Bear Casino & Resort, Minnesota Choctaw Nation (9 properties), Oklahoma Chickasaw Nation (4 properties), Oklahoma 2
Fortune Bay Resort Casino, Minnesota Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, California Seminole Hard Rock Casino Hotel Tampa, Florida Coeur d Alene Resort Hotel Casino, Idaho Puyallup Tribal Enterprises (3 properties) Washington Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort, New York Desert Diamond Casino Hotel, Arizona Ute Mountain Casino, Colorado Soboba Casino, California 7 th Street Casino, Kansas Morongo Casino Resort Spa, California Prairie Wind Casino, South Dakota Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa, Washington Muckleshoot Casino, Washington Aseneskak Casino, Manitoba, Canada Barona Resort Casino, California Pechanga Resort Casino, California Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, Washington Rosebud Casino, Nebraska 3
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TENTATIVE Schedule of events: Monday, January 26 10 AM 4 PM Exhibitor Set Up 5:30 PM 7:30 PM Welcome Reception and Tradeshow Tuesday, January 27 7:00 AM 8:00 AM Full Breakfast & Exhibitor Displays 7:00 AM 5:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open 8:15 AM Introduction by Dennis Conrad, Raving Consulting Company 8:15 AM 9:15 AM Marketing the Tribe s Favorite Cause(s) Opening Signature Session 9:15 AM 9:45 AM Refreshment Break Tradeshow Floor 9:45 AM 10:45 AM Die, Tiers, Die II - Why Tiering Systems Have Rarely Worked in Casino Marketing 10:45 AM 11:15 AM Refreshment Break Tradeshow Floor 11:15 AM 12:15 PM The Harrah s Indian Gaming Brand and Approach to Casino Marketing 12:15 PM 1:30 PM Keynote Luncheon 1:30 PM 1:45 PM Refreshment Break Tradeshow Floor 1:45 PM 2:45 PM Workshop Session One 2:45 PM 3:15 PM Networking Break and Special Casino Floor Promotion in Action sponsored by SCA Gaming 3:15 PM 4:15 PM Workshop Session Two 4:15 PM 4:30 PM Refreshment Break Tradeshow Floor 4:30 PM 5:30 PM How Your Customers and Employees Are Scamming Your Players Club Operation 6:00 PM 7:00 PM VIP Tour Harrah s Resort Southern California 7:00 PM Cocktail Reception Sponsored 7:00 PM & 7:30 PM Why Not? Dinner with Strangers; Vendor Dinners (Optional) Wednesday, January 28 7:30 AM 8:30 AM Full Breakfast & Exhibitor Displays ON EXHIBITOR FLOOR 7:30 AM 3:45 PM Exhibit Hall Open 8:15 AM 8:30 AM Morning Introductions by Dennis Conrad, Raving Consulting 8:30 AM 9:30 AM Free Play: The Gaming Industry s Jagged Little Pill 9:30 AM 10:00 AM Refreshment Break Tradeshow Floor 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Workshop Session Three 11:00 AM 11:15 AM Refreshment Break Tradeshow Floor 11:15 AM 12:15 PM Why Customer Service Programs Often Fail 12:15 PM 1:45 PM Awards Luncheon: Barona/VCAT Award for Excellence in Indian Gaming Marketing 1:45 PM 2:15 PM Refreshment Break Tradeshow Floor 2:15 PM 3:15 PM Workshop Session Four 3:15 PM 3:45 PM Special Networking Break Exhibitor Prize Giveaways, Passport Winner Drawing & More 3:45 PM 4:45 PM Are They Crazy or Not? The Most Innovative Indian Gaming Marketers We Could Assemble on One Podium 3:45 PM Exhibitor Breakdown 8:00 PM 11:00 PM Raving Insider Special Entertainment Event (Included in registration) 7
Types of Sponsorships 10x10 booth (plus 2 full vendor conference passes, all meals, all events) Networking Break Sponsorship Back of the House Tour & Cocktail Reception Sponsor (coordinated by Raving) Bag & Lanyard Sponsor Insider Party Talk with Amy to customize a sponsorship $ 3000.00 SOLD to SCA Gaming $ 2500.00 plus F&B costs SOLD to Tech Results Provided by mark-it Smart $ TBD Qty What Charge Extended Booth $3000 Electricity $120 for three day event Additional 6 skirted table $ no charge 0.00 Additional full vendor conference passes $395 Tradeshow Floor GRAND TOTAL 8
Sponsor Booth Information & Contract Please sign and fax page 7 and 8 to 775-329-4947, or email it to amy@ravingconsulting.com Primary Contact Name Contact Title Company Name Company Website Email Phone Address City, State, Zip Booth # Requested & 2 nd & 3rd choice 9
ORDER FORM: BILLING INFORMATION Payment Type Will Pay By Check Visa MasterCard Name on Card Card Number Exp Date Security Code Address Signature for contract & payment Limitation of Liability. The exhibitor hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and protect the management and the facility harmless from, any and all claims, demands, suits, liabilities, damage, loss, costs, attorney fees and expenses of whatever kind or nature which might arise out of any action or failure to act of the exhibitor or any of its officers, agents, employees, or other representatives, including but not limited to claims of damage or loss to property or harm or injury to a person or persons. The exhibitor agrees to make no claim for any reason whatsoever, including negligence against Show Management, its members or agents or employees, or the sponsors, or the lessors or owners of the exhibit premises for loss, theft, damage or destruction of property, nor any injury to themselves or employees while in the exhibit area. Each exhibitor should purchase its own insurance. Show management is not responsible for direct or consequential damages, Acts of God, Fire, Strikes, etc. In the event that any outside cause, such as war, fire, strike, government action, or other emergency, or even of force majeure prevents the exhibit from being held, Show Management may retain such part of the exhibitors renal as shall be required to recompense Show Management for expenses incurred up to the time such contingency shall have occurred and show management shall not be responsible for any of exhibitors expenses or damages resulting from such a cancellation or postponement of the exhibitor. Cancellation Policy. 50% refund available if cancellation before October 31, 2014. 10
Raving s 17 th Indian Gaming National Marketing Conference January 26-28, 2015 SCA Gaming returns to the conference year after year for many reasons. Raving makes sure to provide the best possible environment to showcase our promotions, while it offers valuable sessions headed up by experienced, relevant speakers. The show attracts tribal gaming marketing and operations executives, some of which are our clients and some we hope will be. The community atmosphere at the show makes it possible to relax, network and enjoy the company of attendees and exhibitors alike. It s a win-win. Linda Gordon, SCA 11