MDM_SponsorshipBrochure

Digital Upgrades

Enhance your visibility to attendees and grow your business by selecting a digital promotion package. These packages increase your visibility with attendees 3-4 times more than with a standard online profile. Take this opportunity to showcase all your products and services while increasing traffic to your booth on the show floor.

Sizes include:

Leaderboard (728x90) Footer Ad (728x90) Navigation Meu Ads (500x154) Interstital Ads (600x400)

$2,500/month $1,500/month $2,000/month $1,050/week

$2,000/3+ months $1,125/3+ months $1,750/3+ months

Social Media Interviews (6 Available)

Let Marines see what you have to offer before, during, and after the event by placing your ad on the MDM website.

Website Advertising

digital opportunities

Onsite branding

print opportunities

special events

advanced planning brief to industry

ADVERTISING, MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Reach MDM attendees and those who can’t attend the show from your booth with a social media interview! Build your authority and tell your story straight from the show floor with this 2–3 minute live interview. The video will be posted on MDM social accounts.

Investment: $5000

3 available 3 available 3 available Exclusive

• Leaderboard ads will appear at the top of website pages. • Footer ads will appear on the bottom of website pages. • Interstitial ads will appear between two pages (ex: when a user goes from the home page to the schedule page). • Navigation menu ads appear in the drop down menu for Modern Day Marine site navigation.

digital opportunities

ONSITE BRANDING

AISLE SIGNS (10 Available)

As attendees navigate the expo floor, make your company stand out from the crowd by having your name/logo on a double-sided 8' x 2’6" graphic attached to the 8' x 4' hanging aisle signs. Sold in sets of three (3)..

Investment: $5000

BADGE SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE)

Gain huge brand visibility with every Modern Day Marine attendee! Have your logo displayed on the front of every attendee badge and have a 3"x3" ad on the back.

Investment: $16,000 DEADLINE: 28 FEBRUARY

Marine Zone sponsor (EXCLUSIVE)

The Marine Zone is the exhibit area designated for Marine Corps research, experimentation, requirements & acquisitions organizations. The Marine Zone includes a presentation stage for Marine Corps and DoD subject matter experts to provide short presentations followed by informal networking sessions that will build awareness of programmatic requirements, gaps and opportunities so industry can see where they fit and how they can help. The intent is to highlight equity areas critical to the emerging Marine Corps mission set in order to spark substantive questions & meaningful discussion.

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• Name included on signage in the Marine Zone • Sponsorship Noted in Event Announcements & Schedules • Floor graphics around Marine Zone throughout the show • Sponsorship recognized on the MDM website and marketing

Highway Floor Decals (3 Available)

Like a trail of breadcrumbs, floor graphics entice attendees to visit your booth. These eye-catching graphics beckon your audience as they walk along these main pathways of the show. Decals are 3'x3' and the sponsorship includes production fees.

Chosin Reservoir Highway Iwo Jima Highway Fallujah Highway

(8) 3'x3' decals (10) 3'x3' decals (20) 3'x3' decals

$7,000 $9,000 $15,000

Briefing Center Sponsor

This sponsorship includes naming rights of the Briefing Center, where senior Marine Corps and Navy leadership will speak on current trends and future plans and policies.

• Opportunity to provide 60-90 second video or recorded message to be played between briefs • Logo on Schedule • Sponsorship acknowledgement from the podium prior to each MDM Main Briefing Center session • Acknowledgement on the MDM website, in the directory, and on social media

Inquire for Pricing

entrance banner (6 Available)

Catch the eyes of attendees while they’re in the expo hall but not in your booth! The 10’x10' banners hang just inside the entrance and are visible while on the floor.

Investment: $8,500

Touchstone Battle Directional Sign (2 Available)

Includes company logo and booth number on a street style signpost with the top arrow pointing toward the sponsor’s booth. Additional signpost arrows will indicate the direction and distance to the touchstone battles where the Marine Corps earned its reputation as an expeditionary force poised to operate in “every clime and place.” Signposts will be located in the Marine Zone and Main Briefing Center.

Investment: $3,000

Lanyard Sponsor (EXCLUSIVE)

Since every attendee is required to be badged, they’ll all need a lanyard! The exclusive lanyard partner can quite literally hang their brand on every attendee at Modern Day Marine! Your company’s name and booth number will appear on lanyards distributed to the first 7,000 attendees. Production included.

Investment: $12,000

Onsite Registration Sponsor (exclusive)

The first place every attendee must go is to the registration area to pick up their badge. Let your company’s logo be the first one they see upon arrival to Modern Day Marine! Sponsor will receive branding on the front of registration counters, floor decals (designed by sponsor), and digital advertisements in the convention center. Will also receive recognition on website, show guide, and social media.

• Branding on the front of the registration counters • Floor decals designed by sponsor in registration area • Advertisement included on digital screen outside the registration area • Website advertisement

Inquire for Pricing

meeting room rental

Reserve a meeting space for your company at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Exhibitor Investment Non – Exhibitor Investment

Half Day $2,000 $5,000

Full Day $4,000 $10,000

Print Opportunities

Directory advertising

Attendees will be using the official show directory to learn more about exhibitors, view the show schedule, review the floor plan, and more. Ensure your company stands out by purchasing an advertisement in the directory. Ads must be booked by 4 May and submitted by 11 May.

Enhanced Directory Listing Full Page Bleed Full Page Non-Bleed Half Page Back Inside Cover Bleed Back Inside Cover Non-Bleed Outside Back Cover Bleed Outside Back Cover Non-Bleed

Investment

Size

$250 $3,400 $3,400 $1,700 $3,700 $3,700 $4,200 $4,200

7.25"x9.25", Trim 7"x9" 6.5"x8.5" 6.5"x4.5" 7.25"x9.25", Trim 7"x9" 6.5"x8.5" 7.25"x9.25", Trim 7"x9" 6.5"x8.5"

special events

Congressional Breakfast Sponsor (exclusive)

The Modern Day Marine Congressional Breakfast will focus both lawmaker and appropriator attention on the conceptual strategic value of Force Design 2030 as a service level roadmap for rapid transition to a 21st century, naval integrated, “stand in force” for deterrence in restricted seas and complex littoral terrain. Invited guests will include the lawmakers, appropriators and affiliated professional staff who are most instrumental to informing and resourcing the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ vision for Force Design 2030.

Sponsorship includes: • Recognition at breakfast with 22"×28" sign • Option to play short video on loop for 30 minutes prior to event • Acknowledged from podium by host • Logos on tables • Two seats at head table • Acknowledgement and logo in program • Recognition of Sponsor on MDM Quarterdeck Digital Leadership Board in rotating fashion along with overall show sponsor

Inquire for Pricing

Open to Contracted Exhibitors Only

Congressional Breakfast Table

Reserve a table for ten (10) at the Modern Day Marine Congressional Breakfast.

investment: $2,000

Marines Lunch & Awards Ceremony Sponsor

The Marine Corps League Enlisted Awards Luncheon honors the accomplishments of the six enlisted Marine awardees. The ceremony will include performances by elements of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Drum & Bugle Corps, and the Color Guard of the Marine Corps, and will be attended by Marine Corps Leaders, invited foreign dignitaries, a wide range of DoD officials and Industry representatives, as well as the collective leadership of the MDM Co-Host organizations (the Marine Corps League & the Marine Corps Association).

Sponsorship includes: • Recognition as sponsor with logo on signage at the venue • Brand exposure with your advertisement on tabletop tent cards • Acknowledgement from the podium as sponsor of the event • Option to provide a video of up to 90 seconds to play on loop for a portion of the event • Seating for at least one (1) company representative at the head table for the event – potentially up to two (2)

investment: $15,000

Marines Lunch & Awards Ceremony Table

Reserve a table for ten (10) at the MCL Awards Luncheon

investment: $1,500

Advance Planning Brief to Industry (APBI)

investment: $12,000

Get your brand in front of a highly concentrated group of government and industry stake holders critical to the Marine Corps acquisitions enterprise during the service of a buffet style luncheon.

• Option to play sponsor video on loop for 20 minutes during lunch • Recognition at meal function with 22x28 sign • Acknowledgment from podium when host invites the crowd to lunch • Logos on lunch tables

APBI Meal Sponsor (exclusive)

APBI Mixer Sponsor (exclusive)

investment: $10,000

Get your brand in front of a highly concentrated group of government and industry stake holders critical to the Marine Corps acquisitions enterprise during an afternoon beer, wine and light appetizer service following the last APBI presentation.

• Recognition at mixer with 22×28 sign • Option to provide video to play during mixer • Acknowledgment from podium when host invites the crowd to the mixer • Logos on tables • Option to provide logo cups and napkins (rights fee)

APBI Coffee Sponsor (2 available)

investment: $6,000

Get your brand in front of a highly concentrated group of government and industry stake holders critical to the Marine Corps acquisitions enterprise during a morning and/or afternoon coffee and snack service.

• Acknowledgement from the podium when host invites the crowd to coffee break • Recognition at break with 22×28 sign • Option to provide coffee cups and napkins (rights fee)

Grand Banquet

Dickey Chapelle Award Sponsor (exclusive)

The Dickey Chapelle Award honors the memory of the late Dickey Chapelle, an American foreign correspondent who first covered Marines in combat at the Battle of Iwo Jima and was killed while on patrol with a Marine Corps infantry unit engaged in combat operations against enemy forces during the Vietnam War. The award was established by the Marine Corps League to extend recognition to a woman who has contributed substantially to the morale, welfare and well-being of the officers, and women of the United States Marine Corps.

Sponsorship includes: • Premium Banquet table with seating for ten (10) • Sponsor representative invited to VIP Reception with honorees & CMC • Sponsor representative to appear on stage for award presentation • Sponsorship noted in program and event narration • Sponsorship noted in event schedules and outreach vehicles (website, show app, social)

Investment: $15,000

Open to Contracted Exhibitors Only

Iron Mike Award Sponsor (exclusive)

The Marine Corps League’s annual Military Order of the Iron Mike Award was established for the purpose of honoring a person who has made significant and lifelong contributions to the United States of America and the United States Marine Corps. The award is named for the landmark “Iron Mike” statue, located at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina. The statue and the Iron Mike Award symbolize courage, dedication and distinguished leadership.

Investment: $15,000

Open to Contracted Exhibitors Only

Grand Banquet Sponsor (5 available)

Spirited conversations will abound as Marine Industry guests enjoy hors d’oeuvres at the reception and dinner at the Modern Day Marine Banquet.

Sponsor(s) benefits include • Sponsor logo on signage at the Grand Banquet • One Banquet table with ten (10) seats in a prominent location • Recognition of company from the podium at the Banquet • Prominent inclusion in the Banquet Program • Sponsorship noted in event schedules and outreach vehicles

Investment: $12,000

Open to Contracted Exhibitors Only

Grand Banquet Cocktail Sponsor (exclusive)

Be the sole cocktail hour sponsor at the Grand Banquet, which includes recognition in program, event narration, website, app, and social media.

Sponsorship includes: • Sponsor logo on signage at the Grand Banquet • Recognition of company from the podium at the Banquet • Prominent inclusion in the Banquet Program • Sponsorship noted in event schedules and outreach vehicles

Investment: $8,000

Open to Contracted Exhibitors Only

Grand Banquet Dessert Sponsor (exclusive)

There’s nothing sweeter than serving dessert with your logo front and center!

Sponsorship includes: • Sponsor logo on signage at the Grand Banquet • Sponsorship noted in program and event narration • Sponsorship noted in event schedules and outreach vehicles

Investment: $10,000

Open to Contracted Exhibitors Only

Grand Banquet Table

The MDM Grand Banquet recognizes the 2023 recipients of the Military Order of the Iron Mike and the Dickey Chapelle Awards, the two most time honored and prestigious awards of the Marine Corps League. The Military Guest of Honor will be the Commandant of the Marine Corps and the event will include performances by “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band and the Color Guard of the Marine Corps.

investment: Standard Table for ten: $2,500 (11 Available) Premium (Prominent Location) Table for ten: $3,000 (10 Available)

Open to Contracted Exhibitors Only

JOE VALENTINO Sales (630) 331-0752 joe.valentino@emeraldx.com

JAYMIE NIELSEN Show Director (980) 328-8801 jaymie.nielsen@emeraldx.com

grand banquet

New Events at Modern Day Marine 2023

tun tavern talks sponsor

Become a sponsor for one of the newest Modern Day Marine events, the Tun Tavern Talks. Active-duty Marines will enjoy a complimentary lunch while listening to a guest speaker.

Sponsorship includes: • Opportunity to provide 60-90 second video or recorded message played prior to the event • Company logo tent cards on tables • Sponsorship acknowledgement from the podium • Logo on Schedule • Meet and greet with the guest speaker • Acknowledgement on the MDM website, in the directory, and on social media Availability: Option One – Tun Tavern Talk with CDR Becky Calder, USN(Ret) Option Two – Tun Tavern Talk with Cpl William “Kyle” Carpenter, USMC(Ret)

investment: $15,000

Military Spouses Employment Brunch Sponsor (exclusive)

The inaugural Military Spouses Employment Brunch will provide spouses seeking employment the opportunity for networking and education in the military industry and beyond. The event will feature a panel of speakers moderated by Air Force spouse and comedian Ashley Gutermuth.

New Events

Sponsorship includes: • Recognition as sponsor with logo on signage at venue • Advertisement on tabletop tent cards • Sponsorship acknowledgement from the podium • Seating for two (2) company representatives at the head table for the event • Opportunity to provide 60-90 second video or recorded message played prior to the event • Option to provide attendee bags for the event with gifts and/or promotional materials, at sponsor’s expense • ½ page advertisement in the Show Directory

investment: $20,000

SEMPER FIDELIS RECEPTION SPONsor (exclusive)

The Semper Fidelis Reception will be an informal happy hour style networking opportunity to close the first day of the show in the Marine Zone area for all industry and DoD constituent groups. Hosted by SgtMaj Troy E. Black, SMMC, the reception will include beer, wine, nonalcoholic beverages, and appetizer service.

investment: $12,000

INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS ON THE MARINE ZONE STAGE (4 Available)

Open to Contracted Exhibitors Only Take advantage of this unique opportunity to speak to attendees on a subject relevant to the Marine Corps and other service industries on the Marine Zone Stage. Presentations are no more than 30 minutes in length. Timing will include a question and answer portion at the end.

Investment: $10,000

• Thursday, 29 June – specific times will be determined on a first come, first served basis • Presentation topic must be approved by the Modern Day Marine team

Escalator Graphics

Place your branded graphics on the escalators that move attendees throughout the conference center. View example.

Investment: $8,500

• Includes (2) graphics in high-visibility location in the center dividers between escalator

VIP Room Sponsor (EXCLUSIVE)

Your company will be the sole sponsor of the room where General Officers and other VIPs visiting and/or speaking at Modern Day Marine will prepare, relax, and recharge privately with their staff.

Investment: $12,000

Marine Zone Coffee Sponsor (6 Available)

This sponsorship includes your company’s branding at coffee stations situated near the Marine Zone and OBJ 1 Wargaming Zone areas where attendees will listen to briefings from the Marine Zone Stage and take part in wargaming gameplay and demonstrations.

Investment: $6,000

Briefing Center Coffee Sponsor (6 Available)

This sponsorship includes your company’s branding at coffee stations situated throughout the Main Briefing Center area where senior Marine Corps and Navy leadership will speak on current trends and future plans and policies.

Investment: $6,000

April 29 - May 1, 2025

Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, D.C.

April 29 - May 1, 2025

Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, D.C.