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2019 SPONSOR / EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS Women In Trucking 2019 Accelerate! Conference & ExpoSEP. 30-OCT. 2, 2019 DALLAS,TEXAS 1
Join your transportation, logistics and supply chain peers at the fifthannual Accelerate! Conference & Expo, hosted by the Women In TruckingAssociation. Learn about critical transportation issues and trends, along withperspectives and the positive impact women have on the industry. Buildbusiness in this integrated conference and exhibition setting. Attach yourcompany, brand, and reputation to our mission: To generate dialogue andaction around the importance of gender diversity in transportation and logistics.Ellen Voie, President and CEOWomen In TruckingSEP. 30 - OCT. 2, 2019SPONSOR & EXHIBITORPROSPECTUSWomen Make A POSITIVEImpact On TransportationTable of Contents:3About Women in Trucking4Membership Demographics5Sponsorship & Booth Packages8Sponsorship & Booth Pricing9Exhibition Floor Plan10Sponsorships - Special Events12A La Carte Options152019 Conference VenueLook for many New sponsor options this year!ExceptionalLeaders1,000 Expectedto AttendCommon strengthsinclude intuitive/logicalthinking, team-building,communication.Leverage a diverse workforce, develop leaders,strategize to engagemore female drivers.60 EducationalSessions100 Brands AsPart of ExpoTracks: Operations, Safety,Compliance, HR/TalentManagement, Leadership,Sales & Marketing.Network with peers, topexecutives, providers oftransportation and logisticsservices and products.Women In Trucking 2019 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 2
Our MissionA Sampling of Member CompaniesWomen In Trucking (WIT) was established to encourage the employmentof women in the trucking industry,promote their accomplishments andminimize obstacles faced by womenworking in the trucking industry.Members from motor carriers of all sizes and logistics service providers to original equipmentmanufacturers (OEMs) and private fleets of leading retailers and manufacturers include: ABF Freight System Amazon Aon Risk Solutions Arrow Truck Sales Ashley Distribution Services Averitt Express Bendix BennettInternational Group BMO Brenny Transportation CFI C.R. England C.H. Robinson CarriersEdge CDL.com CalArk Trucking Co.Celadon Trucking Cheetah Software Systems Corrigan Moving Systems Covenant Transport CRST International Dart Transit Co.D.W. Story DAT Solutions Drive My Way Drivewyze Eaton Expediter Services FedEx Custom Critical Freightliner Frito-Lay GreatDane Gordon Food Service HELP Inc. Hyundai Translead IXT J.B. Hunt Transport J.J. Keller & Associates JobsInTrucks.comKeepTruckin Kenco Kenworth Truck Landstar Transportation LoadDocs LoadTrek Luma Mack Trucks Maverick TransportationMcLeod Software Michelin NFI Oak Harbor Freight Lines Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. Omnitracs OTR Capital PantherPass My Physical Penske Logistics PeopleNet Peterbilt PITT OHIO Prime Inc. Red Classic Transportation Roehl TransportRuan Transportation Rolling Strong Ryder System, Inc. Saia Schneider National SkyBitz Southeastern Freight Lines Stay MetricsStoops Freightliner Total Transportation of MS Trailer Wizards TransForce Transport America Trimac Trimble Transportation MobilityTrucBrush Corp. Truckstop.com TVC Pro-Driver Uber Freight UrgentCare Travel US Foods Utility Trailer Manufacturing VolvoTrucks Wabash National Walmart Transportation Waste Management Werner XPO Logistics YRC Worldwide ZFFun Fact:WIT has over 4,000 members whoare business professionals andprofessional drivers.2018 SPONSORS: DIAMONDRUBYSMSAPPHIREQuality DistributionMEDIAWomen In Trucking 2019 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 3
MEMBERSHIP DEMOGRAPHICSMarket SegmentTitlesIndustries Titles*Professional Driver33.5%Education & Associations 15%Operations22.5%Professional Services 12%HR/Talent Management11%CEO/President8.5%Business Development/Sales8.5%Trucking & Logistics 39%Trucks, Trailers & Accessories 9%Consulting 6%Technology 5%MarketingRecruiting 5%OtherOther 9%5%11%* Based on members reporting their titlesTypeGenderType*84.5%15.5%Corporate - 250 Employees 30%Truck Driver 34%Corporate - 250 or Fewer Employees 14%Individual, Non-Driver 10%20K Followerson TwitterNearly12K Followerson Facebook1.5K Followerson LinkedInCorporate – School or Non-Profit 5%Student MembershipOther6%1%1.4 million website visitors since 2016Women In Trucking 2019 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 4
2019 SPONSORSHIP AND BOOTH PACKAGESSPECIAL EVENTSTruck & Technology Tour1,000 conference attendees expectedONLINE BRANDINGPlatinumlDiamondRubySapphireEmeraldPremium BoothStandard Booth—————SapphireEmeraldPremium BoothStandard BoothlPlatinumDiamondRubyConference Email Campaign:Your logo in footer (100,000 impressions)lllll——Conference Website:Visitors will see your logo 24/7lllll——Exhibitor Name & LinklllllllWebcasts:Your company is featured as asponsor, promoted to WIT audiencelll————Thought Leadership:Highlight your expertise in bylined columnin WIT Enews (3,500 weekly)lll————Social Media:Promoted through Facebook, LinkedIn,Twitter, YouTubellllll—For Sponsor Information, contact:Carleen Herndon 615-696-1870 carleen@womenintrucking.orgWomen In Trucking 2019 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 5
2019 SPONSORSHIP AND BOOTH PACKAGESIN PRINTPlatinumDiamondRubySapphireEmeraldPremium BoothStandard BoothRedefining The Road magazine:Your logo included in advertisinglll————National Advertising:Your logo featured in all printads promoting the conferencelll————Conference Brochure:Your logo featuredlll————Conference Program:Your logo featuredlllll——Company ion 3 20182016 SALES AND MARKETING LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE502010Gender diversity makes good60708090100120business sense. This is the onlyconference that encourages theemployment of women in the HITTINGTHE MARK:2018TOP 50 COMPANIESINSIDE.obstacles they face.FOSTERINGDIALOGUEAbout Gender DiversityTraits forSUCCESS60 Educational SessionsNOVEMBER 12-14, 2018 DALLAS, TEXASOperations, Safety & ComplianceHR/Talent ManagementLeadershipSales & MarketingProfessional DevelopmentDriver CampaignsforPeer-to-Peer NetworkingMILLENNIALSComprehensive ExpoTruck/Technology TourManagingHoliday StressDIAMOND SPONSORSSAME-GENDERTRAININGPOLICYPHOTO CONTESTWINNERS200industry and helps to minimize 403050201060708090100120200RUBY SPONSORSSMSAPPHIRE SPONSORSNov. 12-14, 2018 Dallas, TX WomenInTrucking.org14K Readers ofRedefining theRoad Magazine500K NationalAdvertisingImpressions15K Direct Mail TargetsPromotingConferenceQuality DistributionFor Sponsor Information, contact:Carleen Herndon 615-696-1870 carleen@womenintrucking.orgWomen In Trucking 2019 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 6
2019 SPONSORSHIP AND BOOTH PACKAGESAT THE m BoothStandard Booth10x10’ Premium Booth:Inner tier space at the expollllll—10x10’ Standard Booth:Outer tier space at the expo——————lEntrance Sign (7,500 impressions)Your logo featuredYour company namelllll———————llJumbotron:Your logo featured (10,000 impressions)lllll——Breakout Session:Introduce speakerllll———Room Key:Your logo featured (1,000 impressions)l——————Paid Registrations:Additional (Discounted): 3956543211VIP Registrations:Invite important customers or prospects22111——ExpectFor Sponsor Information, contact:Carleen Herndon 615-696-1870 carleen@womenintrucking.org 15% conference attendee growth from 2018Women In Trucking 2019 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 7
2019 SPONSORSHIP AND BOOTH PRICINGSPONSOR PRICINGWith Booth:Without Booth:PlatinumDiamondRuby 13,500 11,500 9,500 11,500 9,500 7,500SapphireEmeraldPremium Booth 7,500 5,500 3,500 2,900 5,500 3,500——EXPO ONLY BOOTH PRICINGSingle 10 x 10:Double 10 x 20:Triple 10 x 30:Quad 20 x 20:Standard Booth 2,900Booth Price Includes:One unfurnished piped and draped exhibit space, paid registrations (as indicated on 4,900page 7), identification sign, access to pre-conference attendee list, a discount on 6,900additional registrations, listing on the Expo Website, company profile in conferenceprogram, listing on conference entrance sign, and expo game card participation. 8,900403050201060708090100120200NOTE: All WIT members receive a 300 discount off all packages!All prices in U.S. dollars.40305020106070809010012020040001,000 80 Total activemembersExpected attendeesin 2019Brands sponsoredor Exhibited in 2018403050201060708090100120200For Sponsor Information, contact:Carleen Herndon 615-696-1870 carleen@womenintrucking.orgWomen In Trucking 2019 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 8
2019 EXPO FLOOR PLAN Sheraton Dallas Dallas 30507607ENTRANCE108ENTRANCEFor Sponsor Information, contact:Carleen Herndon 615-696-1870 carleen@wom enintrucking.org109110111112113114ENTRANCEWomen In Trucking 2019 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 9
SPONSORSHIPS - SPECIAL EVENTSState Fair Bash (Monday Evening)ITrucking Reception (Tuesday Evening)When in Texas, do as the Texans and that means celebrate bigtime. Women In Trucking pays homage to the largest state fairin the country with our own “State Fair Bash” held on Mondayevening. Enjoy fun activities of every state fair, while connectingwith your transportation colleagues. “Go Big” by becoming theMain Event Sponsor for this reception or share with anothercompany. This sponsorship will deliver 30,000 brand impressions and will host 800 attendees. Or, give your brand an extraboost with an a la carte sponsorship.Be the “ITrucking” Photo Contest & Reception sponsor forseveral months of online, in print, and conference branding andvisibility. This reception celebrates WIT’s year in pictures byfeaturing winning photos. Your sponsorship will generate morethan 30,000 brand impressions throughout contest promotionmonths and with 800 attendees at the Accelerate! Conference.Sponsor price: 10,000OPTIONS:Main Sponsor1 @ 30,000 or 2 @ 15,000Beer Barn 5,000Wine Garden 5,000Mechanical Bull 5,000Food Tent Sponsors (3) 3,000A Little Scene Flip Book 2,500Popcorn Bag 2,500Ring Toss 1,000Corn Hole 1,000All prices in U.S. dollarsFor Sponsor Information, contact:Carleen Herndon 615-696-1870 carleen@wom enintrucking.orgWomen In Trucking 2019 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 10
SPONSORSHIPS - SPECIAL EVENTSEVENTS AND SESSIONSTruck & Technology TourSpeed Networking (Monday Morning)One of the most popular features of the conference! The GrandHall (first floor of the conference center) will be the locationwhere attendees can climb into the cab, see new trailers andrelated equipment, or technology that facilitates the smoothflow of goods and materials through the supply chain. Thisyear the tour will take place during expo hours throughout theconference. In addition to putting a spotlight on your product,your logo will be highlighted with decals to direct traffic tothe hall and a promotional flyer handed out to attendees.Sponsorship will generate 5,000 brand impressions, highlightyour product to 1,000 attendees, and generate an additional10,000 impressions pre- and post-conference.Back by popular demand, this highly attended event helps tofacilitate introductions among 200 attendees. A business cardfrom each attendee will be placed in a bowl at the entrance.Sponsorship includes an introduction by your executive, andwill generate 5,000 impressions and the attendee list for additional marketing and business development value. 10,000Keynote SpeakerYour company will be mentioned every time our keynote ismentioned, whether it’s in press releases, during broadcasts,in print and online. This sponsorship ties your brand to the WITmission and conference for year-long branding and visibility.Sponsorship will generate 40,000 impressions and give youprime recognition. 10,000All prices in U.S. dollarsFor Sponsor Information, contact:Carleen Herndon 615-696-1870 carleen@womenintrucking.org 1,700Speed Mentoring (Monday Morning)Back by popular demand, this highly attended event helpsto facilitate mentoring pairing among 150 attendees. Yoursponsorship includes an introduction by your executive, andwill generate 5,000 impressions and the attendee list foradditional marketing and business development value. 1,700Pre-Conference Workshop (Monday a.m., 2 available)Pre-conference workshops are widely attended with an averageof 150 attendees at each. Sponsorship includes an introductionby your executive, and will generate 5,000 impressions alongwith the attendee list for additional marketing and businessdevelopment value. 1,700Women In Trucking 2019 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 11
A LA CARTE PACKAGESALL-EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIPS40305020106070Conference AppLearning JournalAll attendees are encouraged to download the WIT Accelerate!Conference app. It’s where you access the attendee list, digitalpresentations of sessions, and maximize your conferenceparticipation through other features. Your brand will be featuredon the landing page, generating 30,000 brand impressions.New this year, the WIT Accelerate! Learning Journal will highlight your brand as a sponsor and will feature a summary ofeach session, worksheets and PowerPoints, notes, and othervaluable components of educational sessions. This journal willhave strong pass-along and high “hold-on” value of attendeesfor months following the conference. 7,500Wi-FiThis is one of our attendees’ most common requests – so youcan be the hero in sponsoring this. Your logo will be displayedon the landing page, generating 20,000 brand impressions. 5,000Lanyard Name BadgeLogo printed on the name badge that will be to every attendee name badge. 1,000 attendees will be wearing your brandthroughout the 3-day conference, giving you one of the highest-value, most visible sponsorship opportunities available.403050201060506020107050 60 7040 808030 909010020 10012012010200200 3,900Conference Tote BagEach attendee will receive a bag featuring both your logo andthe Accelerate! Conference logo. These bags are well-liked andused during and after the conference. 3,200Charging StationBe the company that supplies an easily accessible chargingstation so no attendee is ever without their coveted electronicdevice being fully charged. 3,000Lanyard Insert“No Germs” Hand SanitizerLogo printed on a program schedule that will be inserted inevery attendee name badge. 1,000 attendees will be referringto this program throughout the 3-day conference.Your logo will be printed on the sanitizer made available at keytimes of the conference (before breakfast, lunch or receptions,etc.) This sponsorship will generate 7,500 brand impressions. 3,900 3,000Women In Trucking 2019 Accelerate! Conference & Expo708090100120200200 4,900For Sponsor Information, contact:Carleen Herndon 615-696-1870 carleen@womenintrucking.org40308090100120 12
A LA CARTE PACKAGESALL EXCLUSIVEFOOD/BEVERAGE SPONSORSHIPS40305020106070Fresh Breath MintsBreakfast of Champions (Tuesday and Wednesday, up to 4)Your logo will be printed on the packaging of fresh breath mintsmade available at registration and throughout the conference.This sponsorship will generate 7,500 brand impressions.Your logo will be featured on stanchions, on the jumbotron,online and in print on the onsite conference program to give yourecognition for breakfast (3,000 brand impressions). 2,500 5,000Relaxation StationLunch is On Us (Tuesday and Wednesday, up to 4)Conferences can be exhausting and stressful, so be the heroto all attendees and offer a quick, free massage for achingshoulders, back or feet!Your logo will be featured on stanchions, on the jumbotron,online and in print on the onsite conference program to giveyou recognition for lunch (3,000 brand impressions).Starting at 2,500 7,500PensGimme A Break (Up to 5)Providing branded pens at the conference generates a lastingimpression as everyone will take notes during educationalsessions. It most likely will end up in their home or office.Whether it’s a mid-morning jump-start or a mid-afternoon bumpof energy, attendees will appreciate your sponsorship of abreak. WIT will collaborate with you on the right item, whetherit be apples with company logo, veggie trays, frozen grapes,mixed nuts, kale chips or fruit smoothies. 1,7004030809010012050602010502010607050 60 7040 808030 909010020 10012012010200200Starting at 3,500Hydration StationWhether it’s a water bottle sponsorship, flavored sparklingwater, coffee or soft drinks, you’ll be the sponsor that providesrefreshments and gets attendees recharged.Starting at 3,500For Sponsor Information, contact:Carleen Herndon 615-696-1870 carleen@womenintrucking.orgWomen In Trucking 2019 Accelerate! Conference & Expo8090100120200200403070 13
A LA CARTE PACKAGESSPONSORSHIPS TO PROMOTE YOUR COMPANY4030502010Promotional Flyer/Drop CardsWhether you want to highlight your product or service bydistributing a marketing sheet on the seats of a general sessionor distribution to the sleeping room of each guest, we offerthis unique marketing channel.60704030809010012050602010502010607050 60 7040 808030 909010020 10012012010200200Starting at 2,800Elevator/Escalator/Window ClingsCreate brand visibility with your logo produced on windowclings or in other media in a high-traffic area. (5,000 brandimpressions).Starting at 3,900 plus production costsOnline Registration Confirmation (3 available)Highlight your brand to attendees by including your logo onthe registration confirmation email – an ideal way to createsignificant visibility to all attendees (1,000 brand impressions). 2,500Speaker Presentation LibraryAttendees will download presentations throughout theconference – or for days after the conference. Your logowill be highlighted on one of the most popular pages ofthe 2019 WIT Conference Microsite. 2,500For Sponsor Information, contact:Carleen Herndon 615-696-1870 carleen@womenintrucking.orgWomen In Trucking 2019 Accelerate! Conference & Expo8090100120200200403070 14
WOMEN IN TRUCKINGLOGO REFRESH - CONCEPT 1It all takes place at the Sheraton Dallas HotelWIT brings its Accelerate! Conference & Expo to the Sheraton Dallas, and is expectingover 1,000 attendees. With more than 1,800 luxurious guest rooms and suites in threetowers, and two expansive ballrooms in the convention center that will be your “home”during this unique three-day conference, the Sheraton Dallas is the ideal venue for your2019 WIT Experience!This exceptional downtown hotel has just undergone a 100 million renovation andis nestled in the vibrant Arts and Financial District, just minutes away from attractionsincluding the American Airlines Center and Fair Park. And it’s just 25 minutes from theDallas-Fort Worth International Airport or 20 minutes from Dallas Love Field.ICON TREATMENT WITHLARGER TEXT WOMENTRUCKINJoin the Women In TruckingAssociation and Reserve YourSponsorship/Booth Today!ICON & TEXT WITH1.TAGLINEWOMENTRUCKINJoin Women In Trucking (If you’re not alreadya member). All members receive an additional 300 off any sponsorship or booth package. Click here to joinREDEFINING THE2. Determine level of participation (Sponsorshippackage or A La Carte) or Expo Only package(see previous pages).3. Initiate Your Women In Trucking Sponsorshipand/or Reserve Your Booth. Click here to sign up403050201060708090100120200For Sponsor information,contact Carleen en In Trucking 2019 Accelerate! Conference & Expo 15
Trucks Wabash National Walmart Transportation Waste Management Werner XPO Logistics YRC Worldwide ZF Our Mission Women In Trucking (WIT) was estab-lished to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry. Fun Fact:
