Update: All 2023 tables, ads, and other vendor opportunities are now sold out. If you wish to be put on a waitlist for a vendor/exhibit table or Mass Book and Media Signing table, please email us at vendor@ldspma.org.
If you wish to be on the list of people we contact for 2024 vendor opportunities, please email us at vendor@ldspma.org.
A vital aspect of our conference is providing our attendees access to a wide selection of experts and professionals—in other words, YOU!
Why You Should Promote Your Organization at LDSPMA
We expect to have 450–500 in-person attendees and 50–80 virtual attendees at our main conference, and 200–300 attendees (with some overlap) at the accompanying LDSPMA Awards Gala. These are writers, creators, and professionals who have demonstrated they are willing to pay $150–$400 on a weekend of professional development—and therefore are likely to be interested in (and be in a position to buy) your products and services.
Who, exactly, will be there? Based on 2022 registration data, we expect to have:
- 200–220 fiction authors
- 185–210 nonfiction authors
- 115–130 editors
- 70–80 podcasters and speakers
- 55–65 publishing professionals
- 45–55 marketers
- 65–75 songwriters & musicians
- 30–40 designers
- 40–50 artists & illustrators
- 25–35 filmmakers & videographers
(Numbers add up to more than total attendance because most registrants fill multiple roles.)
Do any of these groups describe your target client or customer? Don’t miss this opportunity to reach them!
Stand-Alone Advertising Opportunities
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Mass Book and Media Signing Table – $30/day – SOLD OUT
At the conclusion of the Friday and Saturday of the conference, attendees will have an hour to mingle with around 30 authors and vendors in the UVU “Center Stage” room.
Each table is 3 feet by 6 feet and will come with a tablecloth and chair. You cannot hang anything to the wall behind your table or bring something that would jut out into the walking space in front of the table.
Vendors will have an hour before the book signing to set up their table displays. (We use the space for other events earlier in the day.) Storage space will be provided to store materials during the day.
If book signers do not plan to attend any other sessions, meals, or activities at the conference, they do not need to register for the conference.
Times:
- Friday, October 20, at 4:10–5:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 21, at 4:10–5:00 p.m.
Note: If you plan to sell anything at your table, you must fill out this form so we can order a special event sales tax license for you. At the conference, you will need to (1) provide your own transaction system, (2) collect 7.25% sales tax with each purchase, and (3) pay sales tax to the state of Utah after the event (instructions for how to submit your tax will be sent to you).
Exhibit Table – $200 – SOLD OUT
Twenty-two exhibit tables will be set up in “The Commons” area for the duration of the main conference (Friday–Saturday, October 20–21).
This is a highly-trafficked open area that attendees pass through to enter and leave the ballroom on their way in or out of the building or on their way to the stairs to the second level. This area will also have the check-in desk, a photo booth, and other activities drawing attendees in.
Tables are 3 feet by 6 feet and will come with a tablecloth and chair. You cannot hang anything to the wall behind your table or bring something that would jut out into the walking space in front of the table.
We prefer that exhibit tables be staffed for all or the majority of the conference.
If vendors do not plan to attend any sessions, meals, or activities at the conference, they do not need to register for the conference.
Setup begins 7:00 a.m. on Friday, October 20. Displays can be left overnight Friday into Saturday. Take-down must be complete by 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 21.
Note: If you plan to sell anything at your table, you must fill out this form so we can order a special event sales tax license for you. At the conference, you will need to (1) provide your own transaction system, (2) collect 7.25% sales tax with each purchase, and (3) pay sales tax to the state of Utah after the event (instructions for how to submit your tax will be sent to you).
Product, Swag, or Flyer in Physical Swag Bag – $30 – PAST DEADLINE
All of our in-person attendees (450–500) will receive a high-quality canvas tote bag with the conference program inside. For $30, you can supply any item to be included in those bags.
We recommend providing something that will be of value to attendees. Here are some ideas:
- Branded notepads, pens, sticky notes, or lip balm
- Flyers with coupons or special offers
- Branded snacks
- Giveaway books, booklets, or magazines
All swag-bag items must be mailed or delivered to our vendor coordinator by September 8. We will send you a mailing address after you complete your order.
Listing in online Vendor and Sponsor Gallery – $20 – Deadline Past
In the weeks prior to our conference, attendees will be directed to explore our Vendor and Sponsor Gallery on our website. This gallery will have information about the vendors who will be present at the conference, as well as other sponsors and advertisers.
If you are purchasing a Mass Book and Media Signing table, an Exhibit table, or a sponsorship package (see below), this is included for free.
Your listing information should offer something of value. Ideas:
- A coupon code for discounted products or services
- A free download of an e-book or handout
- An offer for a free consultation
See our Demo Vendor and Sponsor Gallery to see what the finished gallery will look like.
Ad in Conference Program – $45 (quarter-page), $90 (half-page), $180 (full page) – SOLD OUT!
Ads will be printed in full-cover in our conference program, which contains the conference schedule, session descriptions, and speaker bios. Each attendee will receive a program when they check in.
Dimensions:
- Quarter-page: 4.75 inches (28p5) height and 3.5 inches (21p0) width. No bleed.
- Half-page: 4.75 inches (28p5) height and 7.25 inches (43p5) width. No bleed.
- Full-page: 10.5 inches (63p0) height and 8.25 inches (49p6) width. Plus, add a bleed allowance of 0.125 inches (0p9) on all sides.
All ads must be sent to us as a PDF (preferred), PNG, JPG, or SVG with 300 dpi or greater. Ads must be sent to vendor@ldspma.org by August 15.
To see examples of prior years’ ads, see our 2021 conference program and our 2022 conference program.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Update: Sponsor opportunities for 2023 are now closed. Contact us at vendor@ldspma.org for 2024 opportunities.
Silver, Gold, and Platinum Sponsorships
To become a silver, gold, or platinum sponsor, add an additional donation on top of your spend on advertising opportunities. Your tier of sponsorship is based on your checkout total:
Silver: $300–499
Gold $500–749
Platinum $750+
Benefits (in addition to the a la carte advertising options you purchase):
- Logo or name featured on website and in email footers
- Swag, product, or flyer in physical swag bag (if desired)
- Featured in the Vendor and Sponsor Gallery on our website
- Shoutout on our social media pages (2k total followers)
- Logo featured in our printed program, with a short paragraph about you or your organization
Partnerships
A partner organization is an organization or company that provides substantial support to LDSPMA (such as by donating boxes of giveaway books, promoting our event to your members or employees, giving us a table at your event, etc.).
Benefits:
- Logo featured on website and in email footers
- Featured in the Vendor and Sponsor Gallery on our website
- Swag, product, or flyer in physical swag bag (if desired)
- Shoutout on our social media pages (2k total followers)
- Discounted pricing for advertising options
If you are not sure if you’re a partner organization, or if you want to become one, email us at vendor@ldspma.org.
University Sponsorships
$1,000
This sponsorship is intended for departments and colleges at universities. Benefits:
- Special $40 registration offer for students from you department or college (a student ticket is normally $98–140)
- Logo featured on website and in email footers
- Featured in the Vendor and Sponsor Gallery on our website
- Shoutout on our social media pages (2k total followers)
Questions? Email us at vendor@ldspma.org and we will respond within three business days.