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Exploring the global marketplace for opportunities can be a costly process, especially in the initial stages. Building the relationships and contacts a company needs to do business in a foreign markets can be difficult and time-consuming.

The 2002 EMMA Jury Event provide a cost effective opportunity to "open doors" for your company or product in key marketplaces, such London, Dublin, Hamburg and Amsterdam. These prestigious awards will bring the international spotlight to Toronto and, along with the world-wide media attention, dozens industry leaders from across the planet to evaluate and compete, as over six hundred entries are judged for the first time in North America

The 2002 EMMA Jury Event represent a rare opportunity to network, forge contacts, establish relationships, etc. with companies from around the world; while obtaining industry wide recognition for your company or product across the North American market.

Use the links below to explore how the unique opportunities provided by the EMMA Awards sponsorship programs can help leverage your company or product globally, locally and nationally.

If you don't find the exactly the right fit for your company, or you'd like to develop a "custom" opportunity designed specifically for your business or product, please call IMAT at 416.926.9301 - or send us an e-mail at imat@imat.ca.

• Support international best practises through professional development and industry awards for excellence.
• Association and brand recognition with respected international new media content awards.
• Full marketing and promotion plan will highlight your company's products or services.
• Recognition of your support through web banner advertising and event signage.
• Recognition of your support through EMMA award logo on your web site.
• International profile for Toronto's new media industry.
• Industry network development through knowledge sharing.
• Partnership creation leading to increasing company revenue.

Emma Awards Jury event
Forty internationally respected leaders in their field will adjudicate approximately 600 entries over a four-day period.

Master Classes
International best practises presented to new media students by expert presenters in partnership with local educational institutions.

Emma Judges Reception
Judges for the Emma's travel from all over the world to attend the Jury event. The Judges Reception provides the opportunity for the judges to shake off jet lag, the opportunity for everyone to get to know one another, and mingle with Canadian industry VIP's and event sponsors.

Emma Awards VIP dinner- Keynote VIP Speaker
Ensconced in a five-star hotel, forty judges and sixty VIP guests will break bread and enjoy a five-course meal. After dinner, the VIP speaker will provide thought provoking insight and inspiration to all that attend.

IMAT Innovation Award- presentation WebCast at VIP dinner IMAT supports innovation in new media with it's first industry award. Judged by Canadians from across the country, the award will be presented to the winner of the most innovative new media application produced within the last year.

Emma Awards VIP dinner- reception
Prior to the VIP dinner, a reception will be held to create an easy camaraderie between guests and judges. Business comes from relationships, and the VIP reception will provide a relaxed setting.

New Media Industry Gala Reception
The Emma's will generate a lot of excitement in Toronto, create the opportunities for business relationships and potential partnership and networking is the key ingredient in the process. Three hundred industry guests will be invited to what will be the hottest party in town.

Web Cast and Press Conference
announcing finalists in all categories
Anticipation, excitement, tension. What everyone has been waiting for: the announcement of the finalists in each of the Emma Awards categories. Tune in to the web cast to find out immediately whose work has made it to the finals.

"Ambassador Tour" for international judges.
Canada has much to offer foreign visitors and no trip to Canada would be complete without a little taste of what makes this country such a popular tourist destination. The Judges will be provided with a one day excursion to the Niagara wine region and a tour of some of the top vineyards in the region.

Collateral

• Judging delegate orientation package
• Judge Program Booklet
• Judge ID Badges
• VIP dinner Invitations
• VIP reception badges

Signage and Verbal recognition

• Masterclass banners
• VIP Dinner- podium signage
• VIP dinner reception
• Judges Reception
• Industry Networking Reception

Publicity and Promotional

• Media articles
• TV interviews
• Web Site banners
• Banner on WebCast Streaming Video window
• Banners on IMAT and EMMA Foundation web site.
• EMMA Award supporter banner on sponsor web site

WebCast audience is presently undefined. Notification of the Web Cast will be included with the 2002 EMMA Jury Event Call for Entries to ensure global awareness and a large Web audience.

Internationally respected for their independence and impartiality, the 2002 EMMA Jury Event provide a rare, cost-effective, opportunity to gain international recognition for your company or product.

Take advantage of the 2002 EMMA Jury Event to gain recognition for your company or product. The listing below provides links to information on the various sponsorship opportunities

If you don't find the exactly the right fit for your company, or you need additional information, please call IMAT at 416.926,9301 - or send us an e-mail at imat@imat.ca.

• Silver Sponsor $5,000
• Gold Sponsor $10,000
• Platinum Sponsor (non exclusive) $20,000
• Presenting Sponsor (Exclusive) $35,000
• Targeted Sponsorship Opportunity $1000

1. Web Exposure

• Static button/logo on sponsorship page with link to corporate sponsor's home page.
• EMMA Award supporter banner on sponsor web site.

2. Electronic Correspondence

• e-vite; Mention in list of sponsors
• Confirmation email: Mention in list of sponsors

3. Public Relations

• Pre Event: Mention in list of sponsors.

4. Event

• 1 ticket to VIP Dinner
• Invitation to all receptions
• Physical banner (to be provided by sponsor) to be hung in high traffic location. Size to be negotiated.
• Opportunity to have information disseminated to judges and attendees.

1. Web Exposure

• WebCast video page banner surrounding video window. (234X 40, max 20k)
• IMAT web page- http:www.imat.ca EMMA web page - http:www.emma-foundation.org
• Static GIG banner at top right of event page (218x 172, max 10k) with link to corporate sponsor's home page
• Corporate logo on sponsorship page (126x56, 2k max) with link to corporate sponsor's home page.
• Text description of company max 70 words on Sponsorship page.
• EMMA Award supporter banner on sponsor web site.

2. Electronic Correspondence

• e-vite; Mention in list of sponsors.
• Confirmation email: Mention in list of sponsors.

3. Public Relations

• Pre Event: Mention in list of sponsors.

4. Event

• 2 tickets to VIP Dinner
• Invitation to all receptions
• Physical banner (to be provided by sponsor) to be hung in high traffic location. Size to be negotiated.
• Opportunity to have information disseminated to judges and attendees.

1. Web Exposure

• WebCast video page banner surrounding video window. (468X 60, max 30k)
• IMAT web page- http:www.imat.ca EMMA web page - http:www.emma-foundation.org
• Static GIG banner at top right of event page (218x 172, max 10k) with link to corporate sponsor's home page
• Corporate logo on sponsorship page (126x56, 2k max) with link to corporate sponsor's home page.
• Text description of company, max 70 words on Sponsorship page.
• EMMA Award supporter banner on sponsor web site.

2. Electronic Correspondence

• e-vite; Mention in list of sponsors, one line corporate description and URL link to corporate home page.
• Confirmation email: Mention in list of sponsors, one line corporate description and URL link to corporate home page.

3. Public Relations

• Pre Event: Mention in list of sponsors, one line corporate description.

4. Event

• 4 tickets to VIP Dinner- 2 at the head table
• Invitation to all receptions
• Physical banner (to be provided by sponsor) to be hung in high traffic location. Size to be negotiated.
• Opportunity to have information disseminated to judges and attendees.

1. Web Exposure

• WebCast video page banner surrounding video window. (468X 60, max 30k)
• IMAT web page- http:www.imat.ca EMMA web page - http:www.emma-foundation.org
• Static GIG banner at top right of event page (218x 172, max 10k) with link to corporate sponsor's home page
• Corporate logo on sponsorship page (126x56, 2k max) with link to corporate sponsor's home page.
• Text description of company max 70 words on Sponsorship page.
• EMMA Award supporter banner on sponsor web site.

2. Electronic Correspondence

• e-vite; One paragraph ( max 70 words) description and URL link to corporate home page
• Confirmation email: One paragraph ( max 70 words) description and URL link to home page

3. Public Relations

• Pre Event: One paragraph (max 70 words) description and URL in press release of event
• Event/Post Event: Photo-op in announcing finalists to media. Photo and follow-up remarks of event posted on Canada News Wire.

4. Event

• The right to select VIP Keynote Speaker and Speech and the honour of bestowing the IMAT Innovation Award -WebCast
• 6 tickets to VIP Dinner- two at the head table
• Physical banner (to be provided by sponsor) to be hung in high traffic location. Size to be negotiated.
• Opportunity to have information disseminated to judges and attendees.

Targeted EMMA Sponsorships provide companies with the ability to "reach into" various segments of the world-wide markets that the 2002 EMMA Jury Event represent.

Technology Sponsorship allows web-related companies and products to focus their message on the most appropriate, and receptive, segments of the 2002 EMMA Jury Event marketplace..

Hotel Sponsorship provides unprecedented exposure to the industry leaders that serve as the jury for the 2002 EMMA Jury Event, exposure that persists beyond the venues and scheduled events.

The listing below provides links to information on some of the Targeted Sponsorship Opportunities available for the 2002 EMMA Jury Event.

If you don't find the exactly the right fit for your company, or you'd like to develop a "custom" opportunity designed specifically for your business or product, please call IMAT at 416.926,9301 - or send us an e-mail at imat@iimat.ca.

• Media Sponsor (value $20K)
• Technology Sponsor for Web Cast (value $20K)
• Hotel Sponsor
• Transportation Sponsor

1. Web Exposure

• WebCast video page banner surrounding video window. (468X 60, max 30k)
• IMAT web page- http:www.imat.ca EMMA web page - http:www.emma-foundation.org
• Static GIG banner at top right of event page (218x 172, max 10k) with link to corporate sponsor's home page
• Corporate logo on sponsorship page (126x56, 2k max) with link to corporate sponsor's home page.
• Text description of company, max 70 words on Sponsorship page.
• EMMA Award supporter banner on sponsor web site.

2. Electronic Correspondence

• e-vite; Mention in list of sponsors, one line corporate description and URL link to corporate home page.
• Confirmation email: Mention in list of sponsors, one line corporate description and URL link to corporate home page.

3. Public Relations

• Pre Event: Mention in list of sponsors, one line corporate description.

4. Event

• 4 tickets to VIP Dinner
• invitation to all receptions
• Physical banner (to be provided by sponsor) to be hung in high traffic location. Size to be negotiated.
• Opportunity to have information disseminated to judges and attendees.

1. Web Exposure

• WebCast video page banner surrounding video window. (468X 60, max 30k)
• IMAT web page- http:www.imat.ca EMMA web page - http:www.emma-foundation.org
• Static GIG banner at top right of event page (218x 172, max 10k) with link to corporate sponsor's home page
• Corporate logo on sponsorship page (126x56, 2k max) with link to corporate sponsor's home page.
• Text description of company, max 70 words on Sponsorship page.
• EMMA Award supporter banner on sponsor web site.

2. Electronic Correspondence

• e-vite; Mention in list of sponsors, one line corporate description and URL link to corporate home page.
• Confirmation email: Mention in list of sponsors, one line corporate description and URL link to corporate home page.

3. Public Relations

• Pre Event: Mention in list of sponsors, one line corporate description.

4. Event

• 4 tickets to VIP Dinner
• Physical banner (to be provided by sponsor) to be hung in high traffic location. Size to be negotiated.
• Opportunity to have information disseminated to judges and attendees.

1. Web Exposure

• Event page mention in text with link to corporate sponsor's home page.
• Static button/logo on sponsorship page with link to corporate sponsor's home page.
• EMMA Award supporter banner on sponsor web site.

2. Electronic Correspondence

• e-vite; Mention in list of sponsors, one line corporate description and URL link to corporate home page.
• Confirmation email: Mention in list of sponsors, one line corporate description and URL link to corporate home page.

3. Public Relations

• Pre Event: Mention in list of sponsors, one line corporate description.

4. Event

• Physical banner (to be provided by sponsor) to be hung in high traffic location. Size to be negotiated.
• Opportunity to have information disseminated to judges and attendees.

1. Web Exposure

• Event page mention in text with link to corporate sponsor's home page.
• Static button/logo on sponsorship page with link to corporate sponsor's home page.
• EMMA Award supporter banner on sponsor web site.

2. Electronic Correspondence

• e-vite; Mention in list of sponsors.
• Confirmation email: Mention in list of sponsors.

3. Public Relations

• Pre Event: Mention in list of sponsors.

4. Event

• Physical banner (to be provided by sponsor) to be hung in high traffic location. Size to be negotiated.
• Opportunity to have information disseminated to judges and attendees.

If you didn't find the exactly the right fit for your company, or you'd like to develop a "custom" opportunity designed specifically for your business or product, please call IMAT at 416.926.9301 - or send us an e-mail at imat@imat.ca.