MAXIMIZE YOUR MARKETING DOLLARS! Reach the most progressive, innovative, influential producers and the nation’s top farm broadcast and print media with one of these investment opportunities.
DAILY SERVICES
Each of these investment opportunities can be mixed and matched.
Daily Services begin Wednesday and end on Saturday. |
Sponsored by
Bayer CropScience |
Registration Hospitality & Internet Café
Place your company name and products in front of growers, family members and media at this popular hub for conducting business via high-speed Internet. Conveniently located next to the Commodity Classic registration area, the Hospitality & Internet Café enables attendees to take a break and network as they enjoy refreshments and popcorn, compliments of your company. |
Sponsored by
Ipsos Forward Research |
Electronic Survey
Collect the valuable feedback of Commodity Classic attendees while getting your name in front of growers. |
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EDUCATION
Be a part of a key reason growers attend Commodity Classic – Education!
Your company plays a role in developing credible, valuable and timely sessions. |
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Thursday Early Riser Production Session
Fill the room with 250 farmers looking for innovative ways to stay profitable and maximize yields. |
Sponsored by USB |
Pre-opening Learning Center Sessions
Two dynamic sessions scheduled prior to the Trade Show Opening. |
Cosponsored by
Corn & Soybean Digest
and Channel Monsanto
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Saturday Early Riser Marketing Session
Farmers don't mind getting up early for some helpful marketing tips. Over 250 eager-to-learn growers attending these sessions.
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Sponsored by
Farm Journal
Electronic Media
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U.S. Farm Report Early Riser Marketing Session
Fill the house as attendees pile in for taping of the weekly half-hour program WeekEnd MarketPlace, produced by AgDay TV. |
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Learning Center Sessions
Help growers increase their bottom line with credible and timely topics. |
Cosponsored by
RFD TV and
Water Street Solutions
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Closing Learning Center Session
This large, stand-alone session occurring before the Evening of Entertainment is sure to leave a lasting impression. |
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WIN “What Is New” Session
Showcase your company’s new innovations and services critical to agriculture’s future. Product or service must be introduced after March 2009. RFP submission deadline is October 26, 2009. Click here to download
Request for Proposal (RFP) |
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Mini WIN “What Is New” Session
Showcase your company’s newest, most innovative products or services to the nation’s top producers with an abbreviated version of the traditional 40-minute WIN sessions. Product or service must be introduced after March 2009. RFP submission deadline is October 26, 2009. Click here to download RFP
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COMMODITY CLASSIC MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES
Get the word out by sponsoring these investment opportunities. |
Sponsored by
ADM
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Badge Lanyards
Take advantage of this marketing opportunity and place your company name and logo in front of every attendee. Lanyards will be offered to every attendee as they pick up their badge. |
Sponsored by
ADM |
Registration Brochure
This is your opportunity to reach nearly 60,000 growers with your company name and message in a half-page, dedicated section of the brochure. |
Sponsored by
AGROTAIN International |
Program Booklet
This guide ensures that your company is fully recognized. The back cover is exclusively your opportunity to welcome the corn, soybean and wheat growers to Commodity Classic. |
Sponsored by
New Holland |
Media Room/Media Reception
More than 100 of the nation's top agriculture broadcast and print reporters cover Commodity Classic. Get your name in front of this very influential group--the media! |
Sponsored by
Bayer CropScience |
Personalized Hotel Room Key Cards
Make an immediate and lasting impression by placing your logo on the room keys that will be distributed to all attendees upon check-in to the Commodity Classic hotels. Key cards are 3.5” x 2.25”. Price is based on front-side printing, 4-color and one artwork.
Contact Peggy Findley at srsi@swbell.net or 636/677-4157 for additional marketing opportunities. |
Sponsored by
Agrisure Corn Traits
and NK Soybeans
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Massage Therapy Station and Wellness Center
Generate outstanding visibility and be a hero to attendees! Attendees will line up to take advantage of five-minute, upper body massages compliments of your company. Four certified massage therapists will be available for four hours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday to give massages in specially designed chairs. In the same area, attendees will visit a customized Wellness Fair staffed by nurses, technicians and health educators, designed to inform attendees about their health. Choose some or all of the following stations: blood pressure, sun damage screening, bone density testing, healthy back education, nutrition education and more!
You may provide branded clothing for the massage practitioners and health fair staff to wear. Associate your company’s name with rest, relaxation and health.
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Registration Totes
Your company’s name will be prominently displayed on the registration totes given to Commodity Classic attendees. Attendees will see your company’s name while using these tote bags during the convention and when they return home. |
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Additional Marketing Opportunities
For additional marketing opportunities contact Peggy Findley at (636) 677-4157 or srsi@swbell.net
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TRADE SHOW OPPORTUNITIES
Promote your company product to grower leaders, their families
and media with one of the four
Trade Show opportunities below. |
Sponsored by
Monsanto |
Thursday Trade Show Grand Opening
Your company is the focal point at the Trade Show Grand Opening to welcome attendees and communicate your organization’s message.
Investment in the Trade Show Grand Opening includes:
- Company personnel can welcome attendees at the trade show entrance as well as the themed area
- Drawing announced on the trade show floor
- Product message on each buffet
- Table centerpiece using company product packaging
- Cups and napkins with your company logo and booth number
- Reception ticket imprinted with your company logo and booth number
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Cosponsored by
AGROTAIN International
and Commodity Classic
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Friday Trade Show Lunch
Help keep your target audience on the trade show floor with your company/product center stage!
Investment in the Trade Show Lunch includes:
- Company personnel can welcome attendees at the trade show entrance as well as the themed area
- Drawing announced on the trade show floor
- Product message on each buffet
- Table centerpiece using company product packaging
- Cups and napkins with your company logo and booth number
- Lunch ticket imprinted with your company logo and booth number
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Cosponsored by
USA Poultry and Egg Export Council/ American Egg Board
and Commodity Classic
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Saturday Trade Show Continental Breakfast
The Saturday upgraded sponsorship opportunity includes a continental breakfast. Strengthen your company’s presence by sponsoring the trade show continental breakfast. Investment in the Trade Show Continental Breakfast includes:
- Company personnel can welcome attendees at the trade show entrance as well as the themed area
- Drawing announced on the trade show floor
- Product message on each buffet
- Table centerpiece using company product packaging
- Cups and napkins with your company logo and booth number
- Continental Breakfast ticket imprinted with your company logo and booth number
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Sponsored by
Pioneer,
a DuPont Business
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Commodity Classic Commemorative Clothing
Attendees can’t get enough of these commemorative t-shirts and specialty clothing items featured at the Trade Show. Your company logo is included in the apparel design. |
HEADLINE EVENTS
These events will give your company maximum exposure. |
Sponsored by Syngenta |
Pre-opening Reception
Gain attention by sponsoring the first social event of Commodity Classic. Give attendees the opportunity to visit each other and enjoy this special evening.
Opportunity includes:
- Your company personnel can welcome attendees
- Table centerpieces using company product package
- Cups and napkins with your company logo
- A showcase of company prizes a the end of the event
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Cosponsored by
Dow AgroSciences, LLC
Cosponsorship Available |
General Session
Set the tone for the week’s informative sessions by sponsoring the General Session. Expert speakers deliver motivating, entertaining presentations. Association presidents address industry challenges and accomplishments. |
Sponsored by
Monsanto |
Evening of Entertainment
Sponsor this grand finale and be sure growers are leaving on a high note! Celebrated artists will entertain all attendees in a private venue.
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Cosponsored by
EMD Crop BioScience
Pioneer,a DuPont Business
United Soybean Board
/soybean checkoff
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ASA Awards Banquet
Sponsor this exclusive event and your company will have a valuable presence among hundreds of key soybean customers. The celebratory nature of this event lends itself well to the presentation of national awards honoring soybean growers from across the country.
Contact Bill Schuermann at (314) 576-1770 ext. 1336 or e-mail bschuermann@soy.org for details on how to become a sponsor. |
Cosponsored by
BASF
John Deere
Pioneer a DuPont Business
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NCGA Awards Banquet
Don’t miss a chance to align your company with some of the nation’s top corn producers at this popular event. This national awards night honors National Corn Yield Contest winners and national membership award winners. Contact Tim Brackman at (636) 733-9004 ext. 121 or e-mail brackman@ncga.com for details on how to become a sponsor. |
GENERAL SERVICES |
Sponsored by
KINZE Manufacturing, Inc. |
Worship Services
Commodity Classic includes its own worship service for all participants, led by the Fellowship of Christian Farmers |
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General Support
$5,000+
Help us run an outstanding event with a general support sponsorship and gain recognition by being included in the list of sponsors. Propose your own unique sponsorship opportunity. |
Contact Peggy Findley at (636) 677-4157 or e-mail: srsi@swbell.net |
