First AmendmentHonoring Champions of Freedom of the Press Awards

March 16, 2016 | Grand Hyatt Washington | Tickets at RTDNA.org First Amendment Awards Dinner March 16, 2016 | Washington Grand Hyatt 6pm Cocktail Reception | 7pm Dinner & Show

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Lifetime Achievement Award Defender of the First Amendment Tom Brokaw Tim Tai Former Anchor and Managing Editor, NBC Nightly News Journalist, University of Missouri

This award recognizes an individual who has performed an The University of Missouri student was on assignment from ESPN outstanding service and accomplishment spanning a career in to photograph activists in a tent city on campus. As seen on a viral journalism. video of the encounter, Tai “demonstrated impressive intellectual and emotional poise,” wrote The Atlantic, while politely insisting he had a First Amendment right to be there. First Amendment Leadership Award Rich Boehne Chairman, President & CEO, The E.W. Scripps Company This award is presented annually to a business or government leader First Amendment Award who has made a significant contribution to the protection of the First Jason Rezaian Amendment and freedom of the press. Correspondent, The Washington Post

This award honors an outstanding individual or organization which First Amendment Service Award champions the First Amendment and press freedoms. Robert Garcia Executive Producer of Newscasts, NPR

This award honors professionals in local or network news who work in an off-air, management, largely behind-the-scenes capacity. A Special Memorial Tribute

Leonard Zeidenberg First Amendment Award Cami McCormick Journalist, CBS News Radio

This award is presented annually to a radio or television journalist or news executive who has made a major contribution to the protection of First Amendment freedoms. It’s named for the late Broadcasting & Cable senior correspondent Leonard Zeidenberg. Adam Ward and Alison Parker, WDBJ Sponsorship

Packages & Levels

Sponsorship Tables at FAD Dinner Program Digital Mailings FAD Promotions: Package & Awards and Advertising and and Editorial RTDNA Digital Promotions Investment Level Tickets* Placement** Coverage On-line and On-site

Logo on RTDNA.org home page for 3 Two (2) Tables of 10 Full Page Ad Inclusion in all invitation Linked logo on the event web page, logo Diamond weeks, exposure over social media and 4-color mailings and press and listing in printed program and Acco- in Daily Communicator for 3 weeks $25,000 Prominent Location Premium Positioning release distribution lades from the podium with projected logo (15 issues)

Logo on RTDNA.org home page for 2 Inclusion in all invitation Linked logo on the event web page, logo Platinum Full Page Ad weeks, exposure over social media and One (1) Table of 10 mailings and press and listing in printed program and Acco- 4-color in Daily Communicator for 2 weeks $15,000 release distribution lades from the podium (10 issues)

Logo on RTDNA.org home page for 1 Inclusion in all invitation Gold Half Page Ad Linked logo on the event web page, logo week, exposure over social media and in One (1) Table of 10 mailings and press 4-color and listing in printed program Daily Communicator for 1 week $10,000 release distribution (5 issues)

Logo on RTDNA.org home page for 1 Silver 50% Discount on Dinner week, exposure over social media and in One (1) Table of 10 Logo and listing in printed program Program Advertising Daily Communicator for 1 week $6,000 (5 issues)

Friend 25% Discount on Dinner Two (2) Tickets Listing in printed program 15% discount on Digital Advertising Program Advertising $1,000

Make an Impact & Create a Memorable and Lasting Impression! Exclusive Sponsorship & Branding Opportunities: Dinner Program Advertising: • Sponsor the pre-dinner Cocktail Reception - $15,000 • Full Page, 4-color $2,000 • Centerpiece sponsor, customized with logo - $15,000 • Branded gift item/parting favor for each guest - $6,000 + cost of gift • Half Page, 4-color $1,500 • Signature drink served at pre-dinner Cocktail Reception - $6,000 • Inside Front Cover $2,200 • Inside Back Cover $2,200 468x60 Banner 195x195 AdvertisementSpecifications Square

195x390 Digital Advertising Double File Type: .jpg, .gif Square Email to: [email protected]

468x60 Banner Ad Size & Positioning 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months 9 Months 195x195 $2550 $4,500 $5,850 Square Banner 468 x 60; rotating $1000 [$850/month] [$750/month] [$650/month]

Square 195 x1 95; rotating $895 $1,575 $2,050 $350 Rectangle 180 x 150; anchor [$299/month] [$263/month] [$228/month] 180x150 360x150 180x150 Rectangle Double Rectangle Rectangle Double Square 195 x 390; $1,775 $3,120 $4,050 $695 Double Rectangle 180 x 300 [$592/month] [$520/month] [$450/month]

Program Book Advertising Make an Impact & Create a Memorable and Lasting Impression! File Type: 300 DPI PDF Exclusive Sponsorship & Branding Opportunities: Email to: [email protected] Cocktail Reception Sponsor [$15,000] Includes 4 tickets to the event, full page 4-color ad in dinner program book, signage in and around cocktail reception, inclusion in all mailing and press release distribution, linked logo on the event web page, logo in dinner program book, Size Specs Price accolades from the podium, logo on RTDNA.org, event page, Daily Communicator and social media channels for 2 weeks. 8.5” w x 5.5” h Half Page $1,500 Centerpiece Sponsor [$15,000] .125” Bleeds Includes 4 tickets to the event, full page 4-color ad in dinner program book, logo on each table centerpiece, recognition on signage, inclusion in all mailing and press release distribution, logo in dinner program book, accolades from the podium, logo 8.5” w x 11” h Full Page $2,000 on RTDNA.org, event page, Daily Communicator and social media channels for 2 weeks. .125” Bleeds Swag Sponsor [$6,000 plus cost of gift] 8.5” w x 11” h Inside Front Cover $2,200 Includes 2 tickets to the event, half page 4-color ad in dinner program book, logo on custom gift for each attendee, .125” Bleeds recognition on signage, inclusion in all mailing and press release distribution, logo in dinner program book, accolades from the 8.5” w x 11” h podium, logo on RTDNA.org, event page, Daily Communicator and social media channels for 1 week. Inside Back Cover $2,200 .125” Bleeds Signature Cocktail Sponsor [$6,000] Includes 2 tickets to the event, half page 4-color ad in dinner program book, recognition on signage at each bar promoting your signature cocktail, cocktail name represents that of your choosing, logo on cocktail napkin, logo in dinner program book, accolades from the podium, logo on RTDNA.org, event page, Daily Communicator and social media channels for 1 week. 2016

Sponsorship& Advertising Contract

CONTACT NAME ______CONTACT EMAIL ______

TITLE ______COMPANY NAME ______

ADDRESS ______CITY ______STATE ______ZIP______

OFFICE PHONE ______MOBILE PHONE ______FAX______

Digital Advertising ( one) Ad Size & Positioning 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months 9 Months

$2550 $4,500 $5,850 RTDNA.org receives over $1000 □ Banner 468 x 60; rotating [$850/month] [$750/month] [$650/month] 15,000 unique visits per month. The Daily Communicator and Square 195 x1 95; rotating $895 $1,575 $2,050 Weekly Rundown e-blasts are □ $350 [$299/month] [$263/month] [$228/month] sent to over 17,000 people □ Rectangle 180 x 150; anchor every day and each week with a 10% open rate. Double Square 195 x 390; $1,775 $3,120 $4,050 □ $695 [$592/month] [$520/month] [$450/month] □ Double Rectangle 180 x 300

Sponsorship Level Price Price Individual Tickets $375 □ DIAMOND $ 25,000 Individual tickets are available for purchase online. □ PLATINUM $ 15,000 Go to: http://tinyurl.com/tickets-rtdnf □ GOLD $ 10,000 □ SILVER $ 6,000 Sponsorship Rules and Regulations □ FRIEND $ 1,000 RTDNA/F members, non-members, corporations, consulting firms, manufacturers, government agencies and other associations are Branding Packages Price Price eligible. RTDNA/F reserves the right to determine the eligibility of any □ COCKTAIL RECEPTION $ 15,000 sponsor or sponsorship during the course of any RTDNA/F event. □ TABLE CENTERPIECE $ 15,000 □ SWAG SPONSOR $ 6,000* □ SIGNATURE COCKTAIL $ 6,000 Payment and Cancellation Policy Full payment must be received with the application to secure one Print Advertising Opportunities Price of the selections made by the applicant. Without full payment, □ FULL PAGE, 4-COLOR $ 2,000 RTDNA/F will not guarantee nor hold any of the applicant’s □ HALF PAGE-4-COLOR $ 1,500 selections. Sponsorships and advertising are nonrefundable and are □ INSIDE FRONT COVER $ 2,200 nontransferable. □ INSIDE BACK COVER $ 2,200 DISCOUNTED AD $ ______Logo and Ad Submission (PER SPONSORSHIP) Please email a hi-res vector logo, program book advertisement and/ *Plus cost of gift or digital advertising to [email protected]. All sponsorships include company logo in the printed program book. Calculate your payment TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $______

Payment Credit Card: AMEX VISA MASTERCARD Company Check, Tax ID: 38-1860090 Name on Card:______Payable to: Radio Television Digital News Foundation Mail to: RTDNF, Attn: Kate Switchenko Card Number: ______National Press Building Exp Date ______Charge Amnt. ______529 14th Street NW, Ste. 1240 Signature______Washington, DC 20045

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