Dapper Dan Dinner & Sports Auction Wednesday, February 6, 2013 David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Lifetime Achievement Award honoree: Hines Ward
Event Overview: • In its 77th year, the Dapper Dan Dinner & Sports Auction is Pittsburgh’s original, largest and most prestigious sports banquet. • The event celebrates athletic accomplishment and honors Pittsburgh’s best in college and professional sports. • Dapper Dan Charities will present a Lifetime Achievement Award to Steelers great Hines Ward. The award will be presented by his former coach, Bill Cowher. • Jimmie Sacco, Heinz Field executive director, will receive the Dr. Freddie Fu Sports Leadership Award. • The 2012 Sportsman of the Year Award will be presented to Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen and the Sportswoman of the Year Award will be presented to Penn State soccer player Taylor Schram. • More than 150 autographed sports memorabilia and one-of-a kind auction items will be available for bid in the live and silent auctions. • Corporate sponsors have the opportunity to network with Pittsburgh’s top business and community leaders, plus the biggest names in Pittsburgh sports. • Sponsors receive tremendous media exposure and association with one of the region’s most-recognized brands. • Proceeds from all Dapper Dan Charities events help fund the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania and other local charities. Dapper Dan Dinner & Sports Auction Wednesday, February 6, 2013 David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Sportsman of the Year: Andrew McCutchen
Platinum Sponsorship: $15,000*
Two tables of 10 at the dinner with premium seating 20 tickets to the VIP reception with celebrity athletes Logo recognition at Platinum Level in $30,000 worth of Post-Gazette ads – minimum of eight (8) 4x9 newspaper ads. 1/4-page ad for your company in a Dapper Dan section in the Post-Gazette Sports section on a Sunday prior to the event with full-run distribution Logo on post-gazette.com/dapperdan information page with link to your website Full-page color ad in the Dapper Dan Dinner program Logo inclusion under Platinum sponsor heading in event program Sponsor logo signage at VIP reception Sponsor logo on large video screens during program simulcast Logo on sponsor recognition welcome boards Logo inclusion on a full-page thank-you ad in the Sunday Post-Gazette
* Platinum sponsors may purchase additional premium tables of 10 at $2,500 each, which includes 10 tickets to the VIP reception. Dapper Dan Dinner & Sports Auction Wednesday, February 6, 2013 David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Sportsman of the Year nominee: Heath Miller
Gold Sponsorship: $10,000
One table of 10 at the dinner with premium seating 10 tickets to the VIP reception with celebrity athletes Logo recognition at Gold Level in $30,000 worth of Post-Gazette ads – Minimum of (8) 1/4-page newspaper ads. 1/8-page ad for your company in a Dapper Dan section in the Post-Gazette Sports section on a Sunday prior to the event with full-run distribution Logo on post-gazette.com/dapperdan information page with link to your website Full-page b/w ad in Dapper Dan Dinner program Logo inclusion under Gold sponsor heading in event program Logo on sponsor recognition welcome boards Logo inclusion on a full-page thank-you ad in the Sunday Post-Gazette Dapper Dan Dinner & Sports Auction Wednesday, February 6, 2013 David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Sportswoman of the Year: Taylor Schram
Silver Sponsorship: $7,500 One (1) table of 10 at the dinner with premium seating Ten (10) tickets to a VIP reception with celebrity athletes 1/2-page b/w ad in Dapper Dan Dinner program Logo inclusion under Silver sponsor heading in event program Logo on sponsor recognition welcome boards Logo inclusion on a full-page thank-you ad in the Sunday Post-Gazette
Bronze Sponsorship: $5,000 Six (6) tickets to the dinner with premium seating Six (6) tickets to a VIP reception with celebrity athletes 1/4-page b/w ad in Dapper Dan Dinner program Logo inclusion under Bronze sponsor heading in event program Logo on sponsor recognition welcome boards Logo inclusion on a full-page thank-you ad in the Sunday Post-Gazette
Friends of Dapper Dan: $2,500 Two (2) tickets to the dinner with premium seating Two (2) tickets to a VIP reception with celebrity athletes Name recognition under “Friends of Dapper Dan” heading in event program Agreement/Order Form
77th Annual Dapper Dan Dinner & Sports Auction Wednesday, February 6, 2013 * David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Please complete order form and fax to Joe Barone at 412-263-2586.
AVAILABLE SPONSORSHIP LEVELS: ____ $15,000 / Platinum ____ $10,000 / Gold ____ $7,500 / Silver ____ $5,000 / Bronze ____ $2,500 / Friends of Dapper Dan
TICKETS ONLY (no sponsorship) / please indicate quantity: _____ Premium Tables of 10 at $2,500 each _____ Premium Tickets at $250 each _____ General Tables of 10 at $1,500 each _____ General Tickets at $150 each Premium tables and tickets include two drink tickets per person. VIP reception only available with sponsorship or Friends of Dapper Dan packages; not included with Premium or General tables or tickets.
PROGRAM ADVERTISING: If only purchasing an ad in the program (not a sponsorship): _____ Full page: $1,000 ____ Half page: $750 Sponsors: please see attached sheet for deadlines and specifications
PAYMENT: Total Due ______/ please select one of the following payment options: ______Pay by check – make payable to “Dapper Dan Charities” and mail with this completed form to: Dapper Dan Charities, Joe Barone, 34 Blvd. of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 _____ Please send me an invoice (payment due by February 1, 2013) _____ Credit Card Payment - a Dapper Dan staff member will call to process your card via phone
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Company: ______
Contact Name:______
Mailing Address:______
City, State, Zip:______
Phone Number:______Fax Number:______
E-mail Address:______
Questions? Please contact: Tracey DeAngelo at 412-263-1460 / [email protected] Joe Barone at 412-263-3534 / [email protected]
Please fax completed form to 412-263-2586 Advertising specifications
77th Annual Dapper Dan Dinner & Sports Auction Wednesday, February 6, 2013 * David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Sponsor Platinum Gold Silver Bronze level/publication Program book Full-page, full- Full-page, 1/2-page, b&w 1/4-page, b&w color ad b&w ad ad ad Special section 1/4-page, b&w 1/8-page, b&w n/a n/a ad ad
DAPPER DAN DINNER PROGRAM BOOK
Event date: Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Artwork due: Thursday, January 17, 2013
Sizes: Half page (no bleed): 6” wide x 4 3/8” high Full page (no bleed): 6” wide x 9” high Full page (with bleed): Trim size – 7” x 10“ Live area – 6” x 9” Bleed size – 7 ¼” x 10 ¼” (1/8” on each side) Ad color format: Full color for Platinum and Gold sponsors; b&w for Silver and Bronze sponsors Line screen: 150 / DPI: 300
DAPPER DAN DINNER SPECIAL SECTION
Publication date: Sunday, January 27, 2013 Artwork due: Wednesday, January 23, 2013
1/4-page size: 5.687” wide x 11” high 1/8-page size: 5.687” wide x 5” high Ad color format: black and white Line screen: 85 / DPI: 170
ARTWORK SUBMISSION:
Ads should be e-mailed as a press-ready .pdf, without crop marks, to Joe Barone at [email protected]
If you have questions regarding the specs or either publication, please contact:
Joe Barone [email protected] 412-263-3534