GEMS Connecticut

GEMS CONNECICUT
A Division of GEMS: The Global Entertainment and Media Summit
519 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, N.J. 07006
Neal Thomassen, Executive Producer
27 Henry St. Suite D
Manchester, CT 06042
860.518.1761
Summer, 2005

During the weekend of October 15 and 16, 2005 at Tripeg Studio's in Hamden, Connecticut, executives and creative talent from the worlds of entertainment, media and new media will be participating in one of the most forward-thinking and productive events: GEMS: The Global Entertainment and Media Summit.

We proudly invite you to be a part of what many have called one of the most promotionally-productive entertainment industry events in the world.

Unlike many other entertainment industry events, GEMS provides its sponsors and exhibitors with an audience of only seriously minded talented and industrious people. Awareness of GEMS is a result of highly effective grass roots marketing campaigns - the recommendations of industry associations and businesses and strong word of mouth referral from the thousands who have attended in the past. And they are all paid registrants, insuring that every exhibiting company and sponsor will be meeting quality as well as qualified attendees.

Whether you are launching a new product or service-or wishing to continually reach new customers and create more relationships, GEMS provides you with a focused and highly productive opportunity to reach an extremely well-targeted audience who take advantage of new products and services such as yours. This annual event continues to be a productive, exciting and comfortable atmosphere for meeting, sharing and creating ideas and opportunities.

Please take the time to review the attached materials at your leisure. As the Producer of the Summit, I look forward to speaking with you personally to discuss your promotional needs, and how we will be able to fulfill them.

Thank you very much.
Respectfully,
Neal Thomassen
Executive Producer GEMS Connecticut www.gemsconnecticut.com

The Global Entertainment Media Summit

With the entire entertainment industry in transition, it has become an absolute necessity that the businesses and people who work in entertainment reinvent themselves in order to survive in the long run. The Summit addresses these important issues and provides its audience with enlightenment and the access they need to new opportunities...

By bringing together visionary leaders from the music, film and media worlds, The Summit has proven it provides a productive forum of ideas and new distribution concepts that when acted upon, help facilitate positive change and effective growth in new areas for the entertainment industry.

The Summit is an incredible synergistic experience - combining great innovative thinkers from film, music, video, DV and multimedia worlds. Two full days of highly productive seminars and keynotes, product demonstrations plus a trade show floor with some of the latest developments in the creative marketplace.

From idea to distribution, immerse yourself in a well-targeted audience including:
Directors Producers Musicians Videographers Performing Artists Filmmakers Songwriters Music Video Directors Managers A&R Executives Agents & Talent Directors Engineers Media New Media Developers & Programmers Cross Platform Entertainment Solution Providers Entertainment Attorneys Advertising & Public Relations Professionals Venture Capitalists & Advisors Digital Cinema Companies Video Companies Gaming Companies Entrepreneurs

The media loves GEMS

Hot topics at our events bring the media in droves! Previous media attention includes The New York Times Washington Post CNN Fox News MTV VH1 ABC Billboard

Participating companies have included American Federation of Musicians, AFTRA, AOL Movies, ASCAP, Audiofile, Berkley College of Music, Billboard BMG, BMI, Bob Ezrin Productions, Bowienet, Broadjam, Buy Indies, Cablevision, Chrysalis Music, DMX Music, Download Card, EMI Music, Epic Records, Everfine Records, Everquest, EZTV Media, Grammy.com, Harry Fox Agency, HBO, Heavy Hitters Music, Human Rights Action Network, It's A Gas Marketing, iv Management, John Scher, Kayos Productions, Lembo Entertainment, Les Paul, Lightstone Entertainment, Lot 47 Films, Lycos, Media Channel, Megaforce Records, Microsoft, Midem, MP3.com, Music Business Registry, Music Choice, Napster, Open TV, Panasonic, Pileated Pictures, Popkomm, Radio Free Virgin, Radio Woodstock, Ray Kurzweil, Real Networks, Screen Actors Guild, Songwriters Hall of Fame, SONY, Sundance Channel, Tech TV, The Planetary Group, The Royalty Network, UltraStar, and Universal Records.

Thought-provoking and mentally stimulating panel discussions on topics such as: The Future is On-Demand; Licensing Clincs; Alternative Channels Of Distribution, High Definition And 24P, Placing Music In Film And Television, The Filmmakers Roundtable, Effective Team Building And Networking, File Sharing Clinic, Managers And New Media, Which Route To Go: Major Or Independent?, Maintaining Creative Control At A Time Of Consolidation, The Realities Of Distribution, How Offline Enhances The Online Experience, DV Or Not DV, Dealmakers, Creative Positioning.

Promote new products

Secure mailing lists, Introduce your product to the media, Introduce your service to a well-targeted audience, Secure new contacts, Create new creative and business alliances, Launch new products, Secure media attention, Promote, market, demonstrate and sell your products and services,

The benefits of sponsoring the Global Entertainment and Media Summit The past five years, leading companies like Creative Labs, Billboard, Rolling Stone, Emusic, TDK, BMG, Napster, Yahoo! and Roxio have relied on The Global Entertainment and Media Summit and our network of publications, industry events, online and off-line resources as an incredible cost-effective way to effectively reach decision makers and customers.

As the entertainment industries as well as our culture continue to evolve and transform, corporations continue to participate with GEMS, as we offer them a combination of benefits without a high price tag. The 2005 Packages start as low as $2,500 and go up to $20,000. Full details and rates are listed below. If you are interested in posting an ad in our weekly industry newsletter, click here for online posting opportunities and options (special rates available.)

We've designed GEMS to provide and secure our sponsors with an unparalleled marketing solution that: o Develops New Qualified Leadso Introduces Your Product to a Targeted Audience o Enhances Your Brand o Provides Networking to Valuable Industry and Media some of the main benefits of GEMS to your company are:

New qualified leads

During the event; we will have rooms available where you will be able to give on-site demonstrations to particular attendees. After the event, you will also receive a list of all confirmed attendees with complete contact information, including e-mail, phone, and mailing address, so you can easily follow-up with additional information and meetings.

Product Introduction

As a sponsor, you will have the ability not only to have your company listed in all online and offline materials, but also be able to present your product or solution to the audience.

Brand Enhancement

By featuring your product at the event, you will associate your brand with the top brands and executives in the mobile telecommunications and entertainment industries. An incredible and powerfully productive networking opportunity For one hour during the afternoon and during the reception and throughout the day you will have ample opportunities to discuss with participants their needs, views and how your company can provide practical solutions for their business. This feedback is invaluable: top executives discussing your product and how it relates to their business. This feedback will provide insight into the positive features of your products and services. This first hand contact with high-level, interested executives combined with the leads generated by your company at the event significantly increase the chance of a sale of your company's product or service.

Exhibiting opportunities

$500
This opportunity provides your company an economical, extremely effective way to promote your business and connect with new and existing clients throughout the day of the event. Exhibit sponsors receive the following benefits:

A stand-alone exhibit space (8' x 10')
Full attendee contact information (post-event)
Offline and online promotion in all event signage, collateral materials
Two fully transferable guest invitations
Three event passes for company staff.

For further information and questions regarding event sponsorship, please contact us.