BE A SPONSOR

SPONSORSHIP BROCHURE

VIP Program Sponsorship

LRA Showcase Supporter: 

• $2,000
• LRA Showcase Directory: 1/4 page display ad.
• Pre-show publicity in a la carte magazine, the official publication of the Louisiana Restaurant Association.
• Company logo displayed in the Showcase lobby.
• Company logo on all printed material.

             Deadline April 1, 2021 

SHOW SPONSORSHIPS

Kitchen Counter Sponsorship:

• $7,000 (Exclusive)
• Your company will host a series of industry professionals around the Kitchen Counter discussing topics sure to intrigue culinarians of all ages. 
• Exclusively branded area with your Company Name. 
• Your Company Name mentioned in all promotional materials, press releases and social media. 
• Printed kitchen graphic backdrop included and coordinated with the sponsor. 
• Your Company to supply the Kitchen Counter.

Entrance Door Decals:

• $7,500 (Exclusive)
• 30 clings- 35' x 35' (single-sided).
• 15 sets of doors to Lobby of the Showcase. 
• Sponsor logo and the LRA Showcase logo. 

LRA Showcase 2021 Official Lanyard Sponsor 

• $5,000 (Exclusive)
• Put your company logo around the necks of all LRA Showcase attendees! (*Note- LRA logo will also be put on lanyards.)
• Lanyards deliver highly-visible, eye-level brand recognition. 

              7,000+ lanyards must be provided by sponsor. A preproduction proof must be provided to Show Management for approval by July 3, 2021.

LRA Showcase Official Bag Sponsor 

• $3,500 (Exclusive)
• Put your company name in the hands of thousands of attendees by supplying them with the official bag of the LRA Showcase 2020. 
• A walking brand message sure to catch buyers' eyes!

              Sponsor must provide 4000+ bags for attendees. A preproduction proof must be provided to Show Management for approval by July 3, 2021. 

Floor Decals 

• $300 each (we recommend purchasing a minimum of three floor ads for maximum effect)
• 4-color ad on aisle carpet.
• Choose specified locations. 
• Production costs included. 
• Size 3' x 3'.

              Sponsor provides artwork. A preproduction proof must be provided to Show Management for approval by July 3, 2021.

Passport to Profitability 

• $250 (24 available)
• This cost-effective approach guarantees interaction with attendees! 
• Sponsor a square in the passport.
• Passports are handed out to all foodservice attendees at registration. 
• Attendees visit your company which is your chance to engage with them. 
• Once attendee passport is complete, they enter to win prizes each day!​

DIGITAL SPONSORSHIPS

Registration Confirmation Sponsorship:

• $2,500 (Exclusive)
• The perfect placement for your brand is on the registration email confirmation sent to 7,000+ buyers. 
• Place your company banner, brand message and clickable link on the email that is received by every attendee registered for the Showcase. 
• Banner size: 1900 x 720 pixels (w x h) - Image only (.gif or .jpg).

Mobile App Title Sponsorship 

• $2,000 (Exclusive)
• Be the first thing attendees see when opening the app.
• Includes your logo on the intro screen.
• Gain maximum visibility on navigation with rotating banner ad. 
• Reach all mobile users with one push notification for each day of the Showcase.

Along the Aisles Email Blast Sponsorship

• $800 (6 available)
• Get every attendee familiar with your brand by including a banner with your product/service and company information on our pre-show attendee newsletter sent to every pre-registered attendee. 
• These emails lead up to the Showcase with important information. 
• Banner size: 800 x 100 pixels (w x h) - Image only (.gif or .jpg). 

Pre-Show Email Blast 

• $800 (2 blasts per sponsor- 4 available)
• Connect with buyers and key decision-makers using our pre-show email blasts. 
• This email is sent to pre-registered attendees. 
• Send dates are June 17, 24 and July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5. 

              Email copy and design needs to be submitted and approved at least two weeks in advance of send date. 

​Post- Show Email Blast

• $500 (1 blast for each sponsor- 4 available)
• Follow up with buyers from the show with our post email blast opportunity. 
• Craft your won follow up message and send it out to keep the conversation going after Showcase. 
• Send dates are August 12, 19, 26 and September 2.
  Email copy and design needs to be submitted and approved at least two weeks in advance of send date. ​

​​Social Media Campaign 

• 300 (3 posts per sponsor- 5 available)
• New this year! We have created an all-inclusive social media marketing package to help you engage with our audience prior to the show. 
• Reach 7,000 industry professionals across our social media channels. 

               Includes 3 social media posts between LRA Facebook and Twitter platforms. 

A LA CARTE MAGAZINE

Advertise in the LRA's official magazine, a business resource and information tool for restaurateurs covering topics important to Louisiana's foodservice industry including political, business legal issues, trends and workforce development. The Summer issue features the LRA Showcase and the benefits of attending. Get your company in the hands of attendees in the our PRINT edition of the magazine.

Inquire about advertising here.