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The 2012 International Cheese Technology Exposition will be the premiere dairy industry event of the year.  Promote your company at the ICTE with the following opportunities!

Sponsorship

Sponsorship is an excellent and affordable way to support and gain visibility with the nation’s cheese manufacturing industry. Sponsorship opportunities are available for the ICTE and the World Championship Cheese Contest.  Click here to learn more.
 

Program Advertisements

Supplier members of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association have an exclusive opportunity to place full page advertisements in the Official Program of the 2012 International Cheese Technology Exposition. Ads and payment will be accepted on a first-come, first served basis and ad space is limited so act quickly!  Ad files must be received by February 15, 2012. WCMA randomly assigns interior ad locations.  Click here to learn more.
 

Hospitality Rooms

Hospitality Rooms will be available for the International Cheese Technology Exposition at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee. Arrangements for hospitality rooms will be handled directly with the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee. Rooms will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.  A limited number rooms are available for use as hospitality rooms. Click here to learn more.

Sponsorship

ICTE Sponsorship LEVEL 1: EXCLUSIVE/PARTNER SPONSOR

This is our flagship sponsor level. The sponsorship level noted for each opportunity below may be selected by one exclusive sponsor or two partner sponsors. WCMA will coordinate logistics (food, beverage, supplier, entertainment, etc.) in consultation with sponsors.  Such events must be open to all Exposition attendees and take place in the designated areas at times designated by the Association. Note: Exclusive sponsors from the previous WCMA show have the first right of refusal for sponsoring an event.
 

Exclusive Sponsorship: Events

We are pleased to announce that the following previous sponsors have assumed exclusive sponsorship for these key events at the 2012 ICTE.

  • Diversey Morning Refreshment Breaks
  • Chr. Hansen Championship Cheese Auction Reception
  • Danisco Thursday Luncheon
  • Cargill Champions Reception
  • Millerbernd Afterglow Reception
The events listed below are still available for Sponsorship.
  • Keynote Speaker, cost to be determine
  • Tuesday Evening Reception, $15,000
  • Wednesday Luncheon, $32,000

ICTE EXCLUSIVE: EVENT Sponsorship Benefits

  • Exclusive Sponsored events bear the name of the sponsor
  • Sponsor Event designated an Official ICTE Event
  • Welcoming greeting during event (optional)
  • Sponsor may promote their company during event (i.e., speaking at the podium, displaying signage and/or PowerPoint presentations, providing specialty napkins, etc.) Promotional items to be provided by the Sponsor and approved by ICTE show management.
  • Sponsor color logo and link to company on 2012 ICTE Website
  • Sponsor name in publicity pre and post Exposition
  • Sponsor name/logo in pre- Exposition registration mailings
  • Sponsor name in Agenda section of 2012 ICTE Official Program
  • Sponsor name/logo in Sponsors section of 2012 ICTE Official Program
  • Sponsor name/logo on event sponsorship signage
  • Sponsor identified as an Official Sponsor of the 2012 ICTE with rights to use the Exposition logo in all program-related material

Exclusive Sponsorship: Other

We are pleased to announce that the following sponsors have assumed exclusive sponsorship for these items at the 2012 ICTE.
  • Allied Blending ­- Official Lanyard Sponsor
  • Millerbernd - Official Tote Bag Sponsor
The item listed below is still available for Sponsorship.
  • On-Line Registration Sponsor, $10,000:  Includes company name URL and brief marketing statement on Registration Confirmation received by attendees.

ICTE EXCLUSIVE: OTHER Sponsorship Benefits

  • Sponsor color logo and link to company on 2012 ICTE Website
  • Sponsor name/logo in pre-Exposition registration mailings
  • Sponsor name/logo in Sponsors section of 2012 ICTE Official Program
  • Sponsor name/logo on item
  • Sponsor identified as an Official Sponsor of the 2012 ICTE with rights to use the Exposition logo in all program-related material

ICTE Sponsorship LEVEL 2: CONTRIBUTOR SPONSOR

This sponsorship level allows sponsors to tie their contribution and recognition to specific events. Each single contribution is a minimum of $350, and sponsors can make multiple contributions to target certain events or awards. The following events and awards can be sponsored by contributor sponsors:
  •     General Exposition Sponsor
  •     Exposition Seminars
  •     Champion Cheese Cooler Display

ICTE CONTRIBUTOR Sponsorship Benefits

  • Sponsor name in Association’s pre-Exposition registration mailings
  • Sponsor name in Contributor Sponsors section of ICTE Official Program
  • Sponsor name on event sponsorship signage
  • Sponsor name on Association’s Conference website
  • Sponsor identified as an Official Sponsor of the 2012 ICTE, with rights to use the Conference logo in all program-related materials.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CHEESE CONTEST SPONSORSHIP

World Championship Cheese Contest Sponsorship is your opportunity to display your support for this great event, while assisting Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association in managing the expense of this important competition.  Three levels of sponsorship are available for the 2012 World Championship.
 

Level 1: Contest PARTNER

Sponsorship Level -- $5,000:  This premier sponsorship level affords the most visibility for your company or organization.  Contest PARTNERS are noted prominently in all World Championship Cheese Contest marketing materials, on the Contest website, on-site at the Contest, and in the 2012 International Cheese Technology Exposition marketing materials, website and on-site at the Expo.  This premier sponsorship level also allows Partner Sponsors to select a gold medal contest class for exclusive sponsorship.

WORLD CONTEST PARTNER Sponsor Benefits

  • Four color Partner Sponsor logo in all World Championship Cheese Contest (WCCC) printed materials
  • Four color Partner Sponsor logo on event sponsor signage at the WCCC
  • Four color Partner Sponsor logo on multiple pages in the WCCC website
  • Four color Partner Sponsor name affiliated with a selected gold medal contest class announced and displayed during the World Champions Awards Banquet
  • Four color logo in WCCC media advertisements
  • Four color Partner Sponsor logo in all International Cheese Technology Exposition (ICTE) printed materials, including the 2012 ICTE Official ProgramFour color Partner Sponsor logo in World Champions Awards Banquet dinner program
  • Four color Partner Sponsor logo on ICTE event sponsor signage
  • Four color Partner Sponsor logo on ICTE website sponsors page
  • Four color Partner Sponsor logo in ICTE media advertisements
  • Partner Sponsor display banner for ICTE exhibit booth
  • Four complimentary tickets to the World Champions  Awards Banquet

Level 2: Contest CLASS Sponsorship

Sponsorship Level -- $2,500:  This sponsorship level provides broad exposure for your corporate name and allows sponsors to select a gold medal contest class for exclusive sponsorship.

WORLD CONTEST CLASS Sponsor Benefits

  • Sponsor name in all World Championship Cheese Contest (WCCC) printed materials
  • Sponsor name on event sponsor signage at the WCCC
  • Sponsor name on sponsorship pages in the WCCC website
  • Sponsor name affiliated with a selected gold medal contest class announced and displayed during the World Champions Awards Banquet
  • Sponsor name in WCCC media advertisements
  • Sponsor name in all International Cheese Technology Exposition (ICTE) printed materials, including the 2012 ICTE Official Program
  • Sponsor name in World Champions Awards Banquet dinner program
  • Sponsor name on ICTE event sponsor signage
  • Sponsor name on ICTE website sponsors page
  • Two complimentary tickets to the World Champions Awards Banquet

Level 3: Contest Contributor

Sponsorship Level -- $350:  This sponsorship level allows sponsors to tie their contribution to the World Championship Cheese Contest.

WORLD CONTEST CONTRIBUTOR Sponsor Benefits

  • Sponsor name in all World Championship Cheese Contest printed materials
  • Sponsor name on event sponsor signage at the WCCC
  • Sponsor name on sponsorship pages in the WCCC website
  • Sponsor name in all ICTE printed materials, including the 2012 ICTE Official Program Sponsor name in World Champions Awards Banquet dinner program

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Program Advertisements

Supplier members of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association have an exclusive opportunity to place full page advertisements in the Official Program of the 2012 International Cheese Technology Exposition. Ads and payment will be accepted on a first-come, first served basis and ad space is limited so act quickly!  Ad files must be received by February 15, 2012. WCMA randomly assigns interior ad locations.

Advertisement Cost

  • Interior pages: Exhibitor rate: $250; Non-Exhibitor rate: $450
  • The Back Cover and the Front Inside Cover spaces are no longer available.

Electronic File Required

  • Ads are Full Page (non-bleed). Trim Size:  4” x 8.5”  Live Copy Area:  3.5” x 8”  (Exception: Cover Ads may have bleeds.)
  • Ads must be black/grayscale only (Exception: Cover Ads may be full color.)
  • Ads must be submitted as .pdf documents
  • Ads from the 2011 WCIC program or the 2010 ICTE can be rerun in the 2012 ICTE program
  • E-mail your ad to Judy Keller at Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association: jkeller@wischeesemakers.org

Ad Deadline

Electronic files and payment must be received by February 15, 2012.

Hospitality Rooms

Hospitality Rooms will be available for the International Cheese Technology Exposition at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee. Arrangements for hospitality rooms will be handled directly with the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee. Rooms will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.  A limited number rooms are available for use as hospitality rooms.

To reserve about a hospitality room, contact Aaron Kraemer at 414-270-6035 or aaron.kraemer@hyatt.com

Hospitality Room Requirements

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association has two standing requirements regarding hospitality rooms:

  • Before final assignment of any hospitality room, the Association requires a minimum of two full registrations to the 2012 ICTE from  any company reserving space for hospitality.
  • Hospitality rooms cannot be open during 2012 ICTE official functions. Tentatively, hospitality rooms must close prior to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10; prior to 7:30 on Wednesday, April 11, and during the Champion Awards Reception, Banquet and Afterglow Reception on Thursday, April 14. These hours are subject to alteration as plans for the Exposition are finalized.

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All Marketing Opportunities are offered on a first come-first served basis. 

Act now to secure your presence at the Expo! Sign up on-line or fill out the ICTE Marketing Sign-Up to mail or fax your selected options.
 
If you would like more information, Contact Judy Keller at Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association: 608-828-4550 or jkeller@wischeesemakers.org.

 

 

ICTE Exclusive Event Sponsors

Chr. Hansen, Inc.
Diversey
Millerbend Afterglow Reception
Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy
Dupont (formerly Danisco)
Cargill