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SPONSORS

ICON International Creative Solutions for the Sponsorship Marketing Industry:

- win-win exit strategies for under-performing sponsorships
- creative financing for unbudgeted expenses (e.g. rights fees, activation, endorsements)
- VIK monetization

ICON International is one of the largest corporate trading companies in North America and is wholly owned by Omnicom Group, a publically traded company (NYSE symbol OMC) and the world's largest family of advertising, marketing communications and related firms. Corporate trade is a financial tool utilized by companies to restore the value of an impaired or under-performing asset, typically product inventories but could also be bad debt, real estate or even sponsorships. However, companies do not have to have a distressed asset to do business with ICON. Clients can use our "leverage" in fulfillment areas like media, travel and printing to fund their future sponsorship activities.

For more information, visit www.icon-intl.com today or call Brian Mieth or Chris Kiernan at 203-328-2300.


NCI Mobility is expert in event marketing technology. Our client-focused approach combines customized and branded consumer data capture and mobile marketing applications with interactive devices such as touch-screen kiosks, ultra mobile PCs, and mobile phones, to seamlessly integrate technology into event and sponsorship programs.

We work with brand and agency partners to develop and execute event technology strategies that meet our clients’ unique business objectives while generating brand loyalty and deep consumer relationships. We also track, measure, and report interactions with consumers in real-time, proving the return on investment for events and other marketing initiatives.

For more information, please contact David Perlmutter, Senior Vice President at
312-922-1000 or dperlmutter@ncimobility.com. Or visit www.ncimobility.com.


It's simple. Silver & Freedman is your strategic partner for success. We have developed an innovative, real-world approach to the practice of law. Unlike other firms, we work with you to remove obstacles, not create them. Over the past three decades, we have attracted lawyers who are leaders in their fields of expertise to deliver a multi-faceted perspective to your business and legal needs. Utilizing our years of experience and specialization, we provide proactive, practical solutions, not just legal rhetoric. We collaborate with you to grow your business because we are your general counsel for the long term.

For more information, visit www.silver-freedman.com or call Jeffrey Kravitz at
310-282-9480.


SI is a multimedia sports brand that takes the consumer into the heart and soul of sports. The SI franchise is anchored by SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, the most respected voice in sports journalism which reaches a weekly audience of nearly 21 million adults, and SI.com, the magazines 24/7 sports news website that delivers more than 150 original stories to its users each week. The SI franchise also includes SI Kids magazine, SIK.com, Golf Magazine and Golf.com.

For more information, email Tom Buerger, Midwest Sales Director at tom_buerger@timeinc.com.


Integrating the power of in-depth media exposure analysis, with ESPN Sports Poll’s multi-dimensional fan information and
insightful custom research, TNS Sport provides a comprehensive assessment of your marketing and sponsorship programs.

TNS Sport provides the wide-angle view you need to negotiate sponsorship opportunities, evaluate the effectiveness of your
sponsorship program and determine your ROI.

• Custom primary research
• Event interest
• Media and on-site exposure
• On-site research
• Purchase behavior
• Sponsor awareness and image
• Internet-based studies
• Syndicated research

For more information, please contact Robert Fox at robert.fox@tns-global.com or at 215-442-9652.

CHICAGO CHAPTER
STEERING COMMITTEE

Matt Alexander
Chicagoland Speedway
and Route 66 Raceway

Don Berardini
OnSite Network

Bob Bernstein
Foote Cone & Belding

Tom Buerger
Sports Illustrated

James Corno
Comcast SportsNet

Tom Crawford
Miller Brewing Company

Jeannie Goldstein*
OgilvyAction Sports and Entertainment

John Guppy
Chicago Fire Soccer

Wally Hayward
Relay Worldwide

Chris Hibbs
Chicago Bears Football Club

Brett Jewkes
Taylor

Pam Hollander
Allstate Insurance Company

Gordon Kane
Victory Sports Marketing

Nova Lanktree
CSMG Sports

Jim Muno
Chicago White Sox

Mark Nystuen

Mike Polisky
Chicago Rush

Jim Sofranko
Chicago Blackhawks

Margaret Stender
Chicago Sky

Gary Swain
IMG

Bobby Wilkinson
State Farm Insurance

*Member, National Board of Advisors

CHICAGO CHAPTER DIRECTOR

Peter Lubell
Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing
CFW Creative Sports, Inc.
plubell@cfwcreativesports.com

 

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