Advertising Information

Cost of Advertising/Sponsorships of the 2013 NPF is subject to change for the 2014 NPF.

Publication Advertising

The National Postal Forum Program and Exhibit Hall Guide will be combined into one publication that will be distributed on-site to over 4,000 mailing industry professionals. The NPF Program/Exhibit Hall Guide contains detailed information on the keynote address, business sessions, special events, product and contact information for all exhibitors, floor plans and all information needed to take maximum advantage of the NPF Forum.

Four-Color Ads—NPF Program/Exhibit Hall Guide

8.5"x11" ad size, full page*........................................ $1,500 per ad
8.5"x5.5" ad size, half page*...................................... $1,000 per ad
Page one (opposite cover 2) – 8.5"x11"................................$3,000
Cover 2 (inside front cover) 8.5"x11"...................................$3,000
Cover 3 (inside back cover) 8.5"x11"...................................$3,000
Back two pages of NFP Program matrix
8.5"x11" each........................................................$3,000 each page
Corner Ads
3"x3" ad........................................................................ $500 per ad
* Page trim size is 8.5"x 11"; minimum 1/8" additional required per bleed.

Position guarantees are not available. The National Postal Forum reserves the right to position ads within the NPF Program/Exhibit Hall Guide at its sole discretion. NPF reserves the right to reject ads that, in its opinion, are inappropriate for NPF publications.

Call or email Mary Guthrie at 703-293-2313, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  for specs.

Closing Date—2013 NPF Ad Insertion Orders due—February 8, 2013.

Artwork must be delivered to NPF by February 15, 2013.

Download and check off the ads you would like to place on the Promotion Order Form. Send application and artwork to—

Mary Guthrie
National Postal Forum
3998 Fair Ridge Drive
Suite 150
Fairfax, VA, 22033

Registration Bag Insert Promotion

Put your company product and services information in the hands of mailing industry personnel who are attending the Forum to learn about and purchase the latest in mailing industry technology. Approximately 2,000 National Postal Forum attendees receive, on-site, a registration bag filled with the official NPF Program/Exhibit Hall Guide and other Forum information.
Flyers are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cost: $2,000

All information must be approved by NPF. Flyers must be provided by participating companies and received at NPF Headquarters by February 25, 2013.
To order, check the Registration Bag Insert Promotion box on the Promotion Order Form.

Sponsorship Information

The following sponsorships are your unique opportunity to reach out to all National Postal Forum attendees.

Combine sponsorship recognition with NPF exhibition participation and increase the success of attracting your target audience.

Sponsor and Co-Sponsor recognition package includes:

• Recognized by advertisement in the on-site NPF Program/Exhibit Hall Guide and Trade Show Map and Guide
• Special designation by company listing in the NPF Program/Exhibit Hall Guide
• Prominent on-site signage
• Company logo displayed on the "Wall of Honor"
• Special designation on name tags
• Complimentary tickets for sponsored event
• Recognized on the NPF Web site
• Company listed on ticket for sponsored event

Organizations that have previously Sponsored or Co-Sponsored an event will have first right to participate in the sponsorship program for the next National Postal Forum. The National Postal Forum, however, reserves the right to exclusively sponsor any of the offered opportunities.

Continental Breakfasts

Co-Sponsor Contribution.......................$500 per sponsor
In addition to the sponsorship recognition package, extensive signage will be placed at three morning continental breakfast food and drink stations.

Daily Prize Drawings in Exhibit Hall

Sponsor Contribution............................ $500 per drawing
Sponsorship is for each prize drawing that occurs Monday through Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall. In addition to the sponsorship recognition package, sponsor will be recognized through signage at each prize drawing station and on the promotional handout in the registration bags.

Window Clings

Co-Sponsor Contribution.......................$500 per sponsor
In addition to the sponsorship recognition package, sponsors will receive one 37"x 38" Window Cling Advertisement that will be placed on the windows of the Moscone Center West.

Opening Reception

Co-Sponsor Contribution....................$1,000 per sponsor
Exclusive Sponsor Contribution...............................$7,000
In addition to the sponsorship recognition package, extensive signage will be placed at food and drink stations throughout the reception. For the Exclusive Sponsor, an additional video advertisement and pole banners will be provided.

Dessert Stations in the Exhibit Hall

Co-Sponsor Contribution................... $1,000 per sponsor
In addition to the sponsorship recognition package, extensive signage will be placed at the dessert stations on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall.

NPF Orientation Session     

Co-Sponsor Contribution....................$1,000 per sponsor
Be part of this highly useful and entertaining review of the National Postal Forum. This is a great opportunity to reach NEW, first-time attendees at the Forum. In addition to the sponsorship recognition package, sponsoring companies will receive signage in the workshop, pass out company literature to participants attending the workshop, and receive recognition with the session listing in the on-site NPF Program/Exhibit Hall Guide.

Bottled Water for Session Breaks     

Sponsor Contribution...................(Quote to be provided)
In addition to the sponsorship recognition package, the sponsoring company logo may be placed on the bottles and signage will be placed around the break areas.

USPS Executive-Led Sessions

Co-Sponsor Contribution....................$1,000 per sponsor
Exclusive Sponsor Contribution...............................$3,000
In addition to the sponsorship recognition package, sponsors will receive signage at the session and on the directional signs leading to the session.

Prize Drawings in Exhibit Hall

on Wednesday.......................................$1,000 per sponsor
In addition to the sponsorship recognition package, on Wednesday prize drawings will take place on the hour for a total of three drawings, $1,000 each, at the sponsoring exhibitors' booths. Attendees must be present to win.

PCC Event

Sponsor Contribution................................ (Quote to be provided)
In addition to the sponsorship recognition package, sponsors will receive signage at the bar and around the band at the party.

Hanging Banners

Sponsor Contribution................................ (Quote to be provided)
In addition to the sponsorship recognition package, a banner with sponsor's company logo will be prominently displayed in the entrance area at the Moscone Center West.

Trade Show Map and Guide

Co-Sponsor Contribution
(half-page back cover ad).................................. $2,500 per sponsor
Co-Sponsor Contribution
(inside business-card-size ad).............................. $800 per sponsor
In addition to the sponsorship recognition package, the sponsor's company logo ad will be printed on the Trade Show Map and Guide.

Peer-to-Peer Roundtables

Sponsor Contribution ...........................................................$2,500
In addition to the sponsorship recognition package, sponsor's company will introduce the moderator, distribute company information at the roundtable session, and provide a company link on the Peer-to-Peer registration page.

Popcorn Station in the Exhibit Hall

Sponsor Contribution ............................... (Quote to be provided)
In addition to the sponsorship recognition package, the sponsor's company name will be printed on the popcorn bags.

Lanyards     

Sponsor Contribution............................................................$3,000
In addition to the sponsorship recognition package, sponsor will produce the lanyards with company logo for approximately 4,000 attendees to wear on-site.

Notepads     

Sponsor Contribution ...........................................................$4,000
In addition to the sponsorship recognition package, notepads will be placed in each Forum attendee's tote bag for use throughout the meeting. Sponsoring company's logo, along with the NPF logo, will be printed on the pads.

Writing Instruments     

Sponsor Contribution ...........................................................$4,000
In addition to the sponsorship recognition package, a high-quality writing instrument will be placed in each Forum attendee's tote bag to use throughout the meeting. Sponsoring company's logo, along with the NPF logo, will be printed on the pens.

Attendee Badge     

Sponsor Contribution............................................................$5,000
In addition to the sponsorship recognition package, sponsor may place company logo and information on badge to be distributed to all attendees.

Forum Directional Signage     

Sponsor Contribution............................................................$6,000
In addition to the sponsorship recognition package, sponsor's company logo will be printed alongside the NPF logo on all directional signage located throughout the Moscone Center West.

Exhibitor Reception

Sponsor Contribution............................................................$7,000
In addition to the sponsorship recognition package, extensive signage, lighted logos in the Exhibit Hall and at entrance, and drink tickets will be provided to the contributing sponsor.

Relaxation Station     

Sponsor Contribution ................................Approximately $10,000 (Quote to be provided)
Prominently located in the Exhibit Hall, attendees remain fully clothed and sit in a specially designed chair to receive a massage of the back, shoulders, arms, neck and hands. In addition to the sponsorship recognition package, sponsoring company will receive prominent signage at the station, a company representative may greet guests, and sponsoring company may provide massage therapists with shirts, hats or other clothing bearing sponsor's company logo.

Internet Café     

Sponsor Contribution .........................................................$10,000
In addition to the sponsorship recognition package, extensive signage will be placed at the Internet Café.

Hotel Keys     

Sponsor Contribution ................................Approximately $11,000 (Quote to be provided)
In addition to the sponsorship recognition package, the sponsoring company's name and logo will be printed on the keys of the NPF Headquarters Hotels. The keys will be distributed to attendees over the peak nights of the Forum.

Attendee Bags

Sponsor Contribution .........................................................$15,000
In addition to the sponsorship recognition package, sponsor may place company logo and information on the registration bags.

Golf Tournament     

Maximum players – 144
Sponsor Contribution..........................................................$15,000
In addition to the sponsorship recognition package, the sponsor's logo will be printed on golf ball/tee sets.

Click here to download a copy of the 2013 Promotional Order Form.