Sponsorships

CONTROLLED RELEASE SOCIETY
2007 SPONSORSHIPS
Long Beach, California, U.S.A.
July 7-11, 2007

All Sponsorships of $1,000 and over include the following complimentary Package:

FREE

Logo recognition on the appropriate CRS web page
Special ribbon recognition for your company’s attendees at the Annual Meeting & Exposition
Logo recognition in the Awards Ceremony booklet and PowerPoint presentation

$1,000-$3,000 Educational Workshop

Logo on the educational workshop CD-ROM
Logo displayed at the educational workshop session
50-word description and logo in the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide

$1,000-$3,000 Annual Meeting General Education

50-word description and logo in the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Logo recognition on the appropriate CRS web page
Logo recognition in the CRS Newsletter 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition issue

$2,500 Attendee Bag Insert

One sponsor-provided brochure included in every attendee bag; $250 for each additional item sponsor wants included in every attendee bag
50-word description and logo in the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide

$3,000-$5,000 Awards Ceremony

Special plaque presented during the Awards Ceremony
Special logo visibility at the Awards Ceremony hall
50-word description and logo in the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Logo recognition in the CRS Newsletter 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition issue

$3,000-$5,000 Scientific or Industrial Session/Mini Symposium

Logo visibility during the scientific or industrial session/mini symposium of your choice
Distribution of sponsor-provided literature in the session room during the selected session/symposium
50-word description and logo in the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Logo recognition in the CRS Newsletter 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition issue

$3,000-$5,000 Poster Session

Logo visibility during the poster session of your choice
Distribution of sponsor-provided literature in the Exhibit Hall during the selected poster session
50-word description and logo in the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Logo recognition in the CRS Newsletter 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition issue

$3,000-$5,000 Highlights of Student Posters Session

Logo visibility during the student poster highlights session
50-word description and logo in the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Logo recognition on the winning student poster highlights certificates
Logo recognition in the CRS Newsletter 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition issue

$5,000 Plenary Speaker

Logo visibility during the Plenary Session
Sponsor representative introduces the Plenary Speaker
Distribution of sponsor-provided literature at the Plenary Session
50-word description and logo in the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Logo recognition in the CRS Newsletter 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition issue

$5,000 Web Cafe

Logo visibility at Web Cafe
CRS volunteer assistants at Web Cafe
Distribution of sponsor-provided literature at Web Cafe
50-word description and logo in the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Logo recognition in the CRS Newsletter 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition issue

$5,000-$8,000 Annual Meeting General Education

Logo visibility in two scientific session rooms of your choice
Distribution of sponsor-provided brochures in the same two scientific session rooms
50-word description and logo in the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Logo recognition in the CRS Newsletter 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition issue
Two complimentary Annual Meeting & Exposition registrations

$5,000-$8,000 Soapbox Session

Logo visibility in Soapbox Session
Distribution of sponsor-provided brochures at the Soapbox Session
50-word description and logo in the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Logo recognition in the CRS Newsletter 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition issue
Two complimentary Annual Meeting & Exposition registrations

$5,000-$8,000 Young Scientist Workshop/Get Up; Get Educated!

Logo visibility in Young Scientist event room of your choice
Distribution of sponsor-provided brochures at the Young Scientist event of your choice
50-word description and logo in the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Logo recognition in the CRS Newsletter 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition issue
Two complimentary Annual Meeting & Exposition registrations

$5,000-$8,000 Educational Workshop

Distribution of sponsor-provided brochures in the educational workshop session room
50-word description and logo in the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Logo recognition in the CRS Newsletter 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition issue
Two complimentary educational workshop registrations
Logo recognition on educational workshop CD-ROM

$7,500 Registration – Attendee Lanyards - EXCLUSIVE

Exclusive logo visibility placed on every attendee lanyard
Sponsor-provided brochure included in every attendee bag
50-word description and logo in the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Logo recognition in the CRS Newsletter 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition issue
Two complimentary Annual Meeting & Exposition registrations

$10,000 Industrial Insights Event

Exclusive opportunity available on Monday and Tuesday for one company on each day to host a By Invitation Only event for 100 people
Each event will be promoted in a selection of Annual Meeting & Exposition emails, on the CRS website, and in print pieces
Each host will receive two copies of the Annual Meeting & Exposition registration lists – complete with lists of names, affiliations, mailing addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers, facsimile numbers – one prior to the early registration deadline and one following the early registration deadline
Host is responsible for sending invitations and collecting RSVPs
Complimentary room to hold event
Complimentary audio/visual provided in event room
Host responsible for food and beverage costs
50-word description and logo in the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Listing on appropriate day’s schedule in the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Logo visibility at event room
Volunteers at event room to verify invitation list

PREMIERE AWARD SPONSOR – Exclusive

Founders Award - $15,000

Logo visibility during Awards Ceremony
Logo visibility at Closing Party
Recognition on award
Opportunity to present award to recipient
50-word description and logo in the Sponsor section of the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Recognition in the Awards section of the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Logo recognition in the CRS Newsletter 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition issue
Four complimentary Annual Meeting & Exposition registrations
Four complimentary Closing Party tickets

Young Investigator Award – $10,000

Logo visibility during Awards Ceremony
Logo visibility at Closing Party
Recognition on award
Opportunity to present award to recipient
50-word description and logo in the Sponsor section of the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Recognition in the Awards section of the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Logo recognition in the CRS Newsletter 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition issue
Three complimentary Annual Meeting & Exposition registrations
Three complimentary Closing Party tickets

Distinguished Service Award - $7,500

Logo visibility during Awards Ceremony
Logo visibility at Closing Party
Recognition on award
Opportunity to present award to recipient
50-word description and logo in the Sponsor section of the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Recognition in the Awards section of the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Logo recognition in the CRS Newsletter 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition issue
Two complimentary Annual Meeting & Exposition registrations
Two complimentary Closing Party tickets

Outstanding Oral Drug Delivery Award - $3,000

Logo visibility during Awards Ceremony
Recognition on award
Opportunity to present award to recipient
50-word description and logo in the Sponsor section of the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Recognition in the Awards section of the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Logo recognition in the CRS Newsletter 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition issue

$10,000-$20,000 Annual Meeting General Education

Logo visibility in four scientific session rooms of your choice
Distribution of sponsor-provided brochures in the same four scientific session rooms
Promotional materials on your four scientific sessions to distribute at your booth
50-word description and logo in the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Logo recognition in the CRS Newsletter 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition issue
Three complimentary Annual Meeting & Exposition registrations

$10,000-$20,000 Social – Custom – Themed Refreshment Break

Design a custom themed refreshment break – beer & nibbles; coffee & cookies; shakes & malts; wine & cheese – you decide
Provide company decorations to be used in the refreshment break areas
Distribute company literature in refreshment break areas
Logo visibility in refreshment break areas
50-word description and logo in the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Logo recognition in the CRS Newsletter 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition issue

$20,000 Registration – Attendee Bags - EXCLUSIVE

Special plaque presented during the Awards Ceremony
Exclusive logo visibility placed on every attendee bag
Sponsor-provided brochure included in every attendee bag
50-word description and logo in the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Complimentary half-page, color advertisement in the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Logo recognition in the CRS Newsletter 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition issue
Complimentary full-page, color advertisement in a 2008 CRS Newsletter issue to be determined by the sponsor
Four complimentary Annual Meeting & Exposition registrations

$25,000 Registration – Attendee Services Desk - EXCLUSIVE

Special plaque presented during the Awards Ceremony
Exclusive logo visibility placed on registration kiosk panels at the Attendee Services desk
Sponsor-provided brochure included in every attendee bag
50-word description and logo in the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Complimentary half-page, color advertisement in the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Logo recognition in the CRS Newsletter 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition issue
Complimentary full-page, color advertisement in a 2008 CRS Newsletter issue to be determined by the sponsor
Four complimentary Annual Meeting & Exposition registrations

$25,000 Registration – Annual Meeting & Exposition Transactions CD-ROM - EXCLUSIVE

Special plaque presented during the Awards Ceremony
Exclusive 50-word description and logo visibility placed on Annual Meeting & Exposition Transactions CD-ROM and included in the Sponsor section of the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Sponsor-provided brochure included in every attendee bag
Four complimentary Annual Meeting & Exposition registrations
Complimentary full page, black and white advertisement in the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Logo recognition in the CRS Newsletter 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition issue
Complimentary full page, black and white advertisement in a 2008 CRS Newsletter issue to be determined by the sponsor
25 complimentary copies of the Annual Meeting & Exposition Transactions CD-ROM to distribute

$50,000 + Opening Reception - EXCLUSIVE

Special plaque presented during the Awards Ceremony
Five-minute “Welcome Address” at the Opening Reception
Sponsor-provided brochure included in every attendee bag
Complimentary full-page, color advertisement in the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
50-word description and logo in the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Complimentary 10 X 10 regular exhibit booth
Logo recognition in the CRS Newsletter 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition issue
Complimentary full-page, color advertisement in a 2008 CRS Newsletter issue to be determined by the sponsor
Logo visibility in ten scientific session rooms of your choice
Distribution of sponsor-provided brochures in the same ten scientific session rooms
Six complimentary Annual Meeting & Exposition registrations

$75,000 + Closing Party - EXCLUSIVE

Special plaque presented during the Awards Ceremony
Five-minute “Welcome Address” at the Closing Party
Logo visibility at the Closing Party
Special toast of sponsor at the Closing Party
Sponsor-provided brochure included in every attendee bag
Complimentary full-page, color advertisement in the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
50-word description and logo in the Annual Meeting & Exposition Final Program Guide
Complimentary 10 X 20 regular exhibit booth
Logo recognition in the CRS Newsletter 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition issue
Complimentary full-page, color advertisement in a 2008 CRS Newsletter issue to be determined by the sponsor
Logo visibility in 20 scientific session rooms of your choice
Complimentary banner advertisement on the CRS website on a 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition page to be determined by the sponsor
Distribution of sponsor-provided brochures in the same 20 scientific session rooms
Six complimentary Annual Meeting & Exposition registrations
Six complimentary Closing Party tickets

Contact Ronda Thompson at rthompson@scisoc.org or +1.651.994.3836 to discuss your CRS 2007 Sponsorship selection today!