Dear Industry Partner:

Save the dates April 27-29, 2010 for the Annual Industry Coupon Conference.

The Conference Planning Task Force lead by co-chairs Ann Keeler of Integer, and Earl Ellsworth of Universal Marketing are  finalizing details for the 2010 conference to be held at the Venetian in Las Vegas, NV. 

The theme is “The Buzz around Coupons”

There is a lot of “buzz” in the coupon industry and the place to get the latest buzz is the Industry Coupon Conference including :

• Each attendee will receive the book “How You Do What You Do” by Bob Livingston, and Bob will share with you how to differentiate yourself through service excellence. 
• Laird Garner, diji - Digital Incentives Journal International, will analyze the “Mobile Internet Revolution” and  how mobile internet and digital coupons and incentives will impact the industry in a look at the latest technologies and paradigms shaping the future  
• A Retailer panel will discuss industry issues and opportunities from a retailer’s perspective
• Stop n Shop Executive Steven Vowles will demonstrate successes in their loyalty program with targeted digital coupon offers on personal scanners
• Couponsurfer,com president Adam Schwartz shares consumer insight from the 1.6 million registered users of this coupon aggregation website
• Valassis’s Tom Murray will be back with consumer insight and trends on the largest coupon distribution vehicle, FSI’s
• …and more unique research, latest trends, and innovation that ‘s  all the buzz in the coupon industry

Back again will be an afternoon of track sessions where you can choose from presentations tailored to your specific interests.

The conference was developed under the leadership of the Association of Coupon Professionals in collaboration with the Food Marketing Institute, the Grocery Manufacturers of America, GS1 US, and the Promotion Marketing Association. 

This will be the only conference dedicated exclusively to coupons in 2009.

You can become associated with this great event through sponsorship. It’s an opportunity to show your company’s commitment to the coupon industry and to the success of the conference while networking with industry leaders and decision makers. It’s also an opportunity to demonstrate your product or service with a tabletop display in our exhibit area. Past attendees have included top CPG marketing and promotion executives, retailers, advertising and promotional agency partners, consultants and industry service providers. There’s no better place to make an impression on all the key industry decision-makers.

There are a number of sponsorship packages to fit your budget. Your company will be recognized publicly in the general sessions, in conference materials, with signage, and on the ACP website. 

The exhibit hall will be bustling with attendees. The hall is adjacent to the general session ballroom and will be the venue for 2 nightly receptions, breakfasts, and breaks. There will also be a contest to draw attendees to the exhibits and a special program to attract retailers to the conference. You can also sponsor specific breaks, lunches, the reception or dinner for more unique recognition.

There are 4 levels of sponsorship available to market your company to these key industry decision makers as well as the ability to sponsor unique events.

Please review the attached brochure for further details and fill out the form. Platinum sponsorship and the exhibit halls are limited and will be awarded on a first come first serve basis.

Thanks for your consideration and support

Sincerely,

John Morgan