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OCTOBER 13 - 15, 2020MRC VIRTUAL CONFERENCE — SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES GLOBALLY A COMMUNITY

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OVERALL SPONSOR (SOLD OUT)

This partnership includes co-branding (with MRC) on

all event collateral and closing reception, an exhibit

space, a push notification through the event mobile

app, as well as sponsor recognition in the digital

conference guide. A pre-recorded video message will

be played before the keynote session each day of the

conference.

Price: $40,000

NETWORKING RECEPTIONS*

We’re planning three different engagement

opportunities for virtual networking. All networking

receptions will include a gift sent to attendees

(co-branded, of course) and a guided interactive

experience.

Price: $30,000 per reception (three available)

WELCOME KIT*

Branded/co-branded (with MRC) giveaway package

will be distributed to all event attendees by mail prior

to the conference. Attendees who register after that

will receive their welcome kits following the event.

Price: $5,000 (plus the cost of branded items and shipping)

DIGITAL BRANDING (SOLD OUT)

This sponsorship offers inclusion of a banner ad and a

push notification at your designated time in the digital

conference guide.

Price: $3,000

FOCUS GROUP (SOLD OUT)

Get the opportunity to speak with up to 50 attendees

you designate by sponsoring a focus group. The focus

group will be promoted by the MRC. The MRC staff

will assist you with targeting your merchants leading

up to the day of the focus group, as well as on the day

of the session as needed. The sponsor will provide

the content (prior MRC approval is required). This

sponsorship also includes sponsor recognition in the

digital conference guide.

Price: $8,000

KEYNOTE SESSIONS (SOLD OUT)

This exclusive sponsorship provides exposure for your

company at the highest attended sessions of the

event—the keynote sessions. The sponsorship of these

sessions offers a video introduction during the opening

remarks, branding on the agenda, and recognition as a

sponsor in the digital conference guide.

Price: $8,000

EXHIBIT SPACE*

Secure a dedicated space in the virtual exhibit

hall. You‘ll have the opportunity to custom brand

your space, upload an unlimited number of videos

and documents, and have 1:1 or group chats with

attendees visiting your booth. This opportunity also

includes additional exposure via the mobile event app.

Price: $5,000

* SEE MORE DETAILS ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES

WE’RE GOING VIRTUAL THIS YEAR!

Our first ever MRC Virtual Conference will take place on October 13-15, 2020. Focused on bringing together our

industry’s top professionals, we are committed to creating an environment for learning, sharing, creating, and

networking.

We’re taking #ProudlyACommunity to a virtual global audience. The theme of our first virtual conference is

Globally A Community. Over the three days of the conference, we’ll have times and content for all our members.

Day 1 will offer EU-focused content during European business hours. Day 2 will have a global focus, with sessions

starting at 9am EST and content on a global scale. Day 3 will focus on North America and LATAM with hours

best suited for the Americas. All sessions will be available for on-demand viewing after their initial airing so that

attendees won’t miss a thing.

Contact events@merchantriskcouncil.org for more information on the sponsorship opportunities. Please note

that the sponsorhips are only available to MRC members.

OCTOBER 13 - 15, 2020MRC VIRTUAL CONFERENCE — EXHIBIT SPACE GLOBALLY A COMMUNITY

EXHIBIT SPACE

MRC Virtual offers exhibitors an opportunity to connect with conference attendees in a customized setting of a

private virtual exhibit space, where you can network and showcase your company, products, and services.

Exhibit hall highlights include:

- Exclusive exhibit hours that don‘t compete with the sessions

- Interactive networking with conference attendees at your virtual exhibit space

- Three booth layout options which can be customized with your brand design elements

- Pre-recorded videos and demos of your products or services

- Live chat functionality and post-event record of all chats

- Automatic lead generation (full list of booth visitors)

Price: $5,000

Contact events@merchantriskcouncil.org for more information.

CUSTOMIZABLE BOOTH

Put your best foot forward by branding your space

with custom designs and content to promote your

products and services. Whether you choose the

Quantum, Vertex, or Elevate as your booth layout, you

will be set up with a number of standard content tabs

to boost your promotional efforts: Documents and

Links, Message Board, Video Collection, External URL,

Live Chat, Social Media Feeds, and Survey.

PROMOTIONAL CONTENT

Video collection acts as your own YouTube channel.

You can upload an unlimited number of videos to

showcase in your booth, as well as brochures,

whitepapers, and other marketing materials.

You can make your content searchable in the virtual

environment by inserting keywords associated with

your booth and marketing materials.

LEAD GENERATION

Upon entering any virtual exhibit space, attendees will

be given an option to chat (1:1 messaging), connect

via email, or submit their virtual business card. Virtual

business cards offer an easy way to collect your booth

visitors‘ information. The full list of attendees who visited

your virtual booth will be be available for download.

NETWORKING INCENTIVES

Gamification will be used to help drive traffic to the

exhibit booths and promote interaction. Attendees

will be incentivized to participate for a chance to win

attractive prizes.

Quantum Booth

Vertex Booth

Elevate Booth

Gamification to Drive Booth Traffic

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OCTOBER 13 - 15, 2020MRC VIRTUAL CONFERENCE — NETWORKING RECEPTIONS GLOBALLY A COMMUNITY

NETWORKING RECEPTIONS

Open to all registrants, the networking receptions are a great place for attendees to network with both

exhibitors and fellow attendees alike. Take advantage of up to three amazing 90-minute long sessions, which

include entertainment to kick things off as well as several moderated breakout rooms for in-depth discussions

and making valuable connections.

Networking reception highlights include:

- Entertainment: professional comedian

- Themed cocktail recipe and a branded item (MRC + Sponsor logo) sent to those registering for the

networking reception (approx. 200 people anticipated at the networking reception each day)

- Breakout rooms moderated by the MRC staff and the sponsor‘s representatives

- Custom background with the sponsor‘s logo to be used as the backdrop during the reception

Price: $30,000 per reception (three available)

Contact events@merchantriskcouncil.org for more information.

BEFORE THE EVENT

To promote the networking receptions, approximately

two weeks prior to the conference, an invitation email

will be sent to those who have registered for the

conference but haven‘t opted to join the networking

receptions. The reception‘s sponsor logo and website

link will be included in the email.

Approximately one week prior to the event, those

who have registered to attend the networking

receptions will receive a reminder email featuring a

themed cocktail recipe and a shopping list for the

cocktail. The sponsor‘s logo will be featured as well

as a 500-word content block where the sponsor can

include promotional information to drive traffic to

their website, virtual exhibit hall booth, etc.

DURING THE EVENT

On the day of the reception, a reminder email will

be sent out again with another opportunity for the

sponsor to include promotional information in a

500-word content block.

A professional comedian/emcee will kick off and host

the networking reception each day to create the right

atmosphere and energy. The emcee will incorporate

a special company message from the sponsor in his

icebreaker, so the sponsor should expect to work with

the MRC staff on crafting that message.

About 20 minutes after the kick-off, attendees will be

invited to continue networking in separate breakout

rooms, each with approximately 15 to 20 people. The

sponsors are encouraged to have a representative in

each room to facilitate the 30-minute conversation.

Sponsors can provide backgrounds with their logo

and custom branding to be used by the attendees as

a backdrop during the virtual networking reception.

We encourage infusing some fun elements into the

background images to promote a lively and festive

atmosphere.

The last 40 minutes of the reception will be reserved

for attendee engagement though a few mini games

and a fun program led by the emcee. The sponsor will

have an opportunity to thank everyone for attending

with a short 3-minute wrap-up speech.

AFTER THE EVENT

A highlights video will be created capturing the best

moments of the networking receptions. The sponsor

may include custom content in the video. After the

event, all networking reception attendees will receive a

thank-you email with a link to the highlights video.

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OCTOBER 13 - 15, 2020MRC VIRTUAL CONFERENCE — WELCOME KIT GLOBALLY A COMMUNITY

WELCOME KIT

Welcome kits, which will be distributed to all conference attendees, are a strategic tool designed to promote your

brand and deliver a wow factor. There’s nothing like receiving an awesome swag pack. It‘s a great way to build

brand awareness and stay top of mind with event attendees.

Display your logo next to MRC‘s on an assortment of high quality giveaways of your choosing. We‘ll take care of

sourcing, packing, and shipping. Welcome kits will be shipped to all registered event attendees two weeks prior

to the event. Those who register after will receive their welcome pack following the conference.

Price: $5,000 plus the cost of branded items and shipping

Contact events@merchantriskcouncil.org for more information.

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