Sparks Conference Sponsorship Proposal

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The largest student-runentrepreneurship

conference in the UK

28th February 2016

SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL

Prince Andrew visitsLSE Entrepreneurs anddiscusses LSE Sparks

25th October 2010


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Introduction to LSE Sparks

Sponsorship

Benets

Packages

Previous Sponsors

Past Speakers

FeedbackContacts

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We would like to invite you to be one of our exclusive sponsors

for our conference to be held on Sunday 28th February 2016 at the

London School of Economics.

Since its inception in 2010, Sparks has emerged as the largest and most

prestigious student-run entrepreneurship conference in the UK. We have hosted

over 50 world business leaders, co-founders, and CEOs to provide lectures,

lead workshops and directly network with over 650 entrepreneurial students

each year.

Sparks is hosted by the LSESU Entrepreneurs Society, one of the most active

societies at the London School of Economics. We offer signicant rewards toour sponsors by leveraging our extensive student network including more than

1200 members, a 4000+ active mailing list, and a strong social media presence,

with over 5000 active followers on Facebook and Twitter, many of whom attend

weekly events.

We want our sponsors to be a part of this by providing them with unrivalled

exposure to the brightest minds of our generation at one targeted event. At

Sparks, we offer the opportunity to increase your brand awareness, your

recruitment drive and your network within the undergraduate student market.

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SESparks

INTRODUCTION

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SPONSOR

SHIP

We are already recognised as one of the most successful conferences at the London

School of Economics. This year, we are seeking to enhance the prole, media attention and

reputation of Sparks even further. This translates into online marketing campaigns, events

and competitions both on and off campus. Through an established campus presence, we

offer our sponsors a comprehensive range of pre-marketing mediums to convey brand

image and engage with students.

A BROAD REACH

Our focus on creativity and entrepreneurship rather than an industry sector means we

have the broadest reach across London universities.

We can boast undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral attendees, as well as alumni

and academics - because a desire to be an entrepreneur is not aligned with a singleacademic discipline.

RECOGNITION ON CAMPUS

Whilst maintaining the concentration of LSE students, each year we host the conference

to selected students from the leading global universities. Our sponsors can offer such

students a rst-hand insight into the values, culture and opportunities within their rms.

We also offer sponsor branding to LSESU Entrepreneur mailing list, weekly events and

programmes, and opportunity to host networking session as partner during evening.

ACCESS TO TALENTED PEOPLE

Each year we attract over 400 undergraduate and postgraduate students to attend the

conference. This encompasses innovators, thought leaders and enterprising individuals

interested in making an impact through their future careers. Our sponsors have a unique

opportunity to directly market themselves and interact with this receptive audience.

SIGNIFICANT RETURN ON INVESTMENT

We understand that our sponsors have specic objectives. Whether it be increasing

campus recognition, recruiting or branding; we offer a bespoke and tailored approach to

fullling your aims. In its sixth year, Sparks has signicant experience in managing a large

budget, emphasising value when spending sponsorship funds, and ensuring long term

returns for our sponsors.

LSE SU Entrepreneurswon the 2011-12 goldward for best contributiono the LSE community

BENEFITS

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IN ADDITION TO ALL GOLD SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS:

Additional sponsor branding to all LSE Entrepreneurs weekly events and programmes(weekly reach of up to 250 students)

Spotlight time during the conference with the opportunity to address 400+ delegateson stage directly and deliver keynote

Opportunity to hold exclusive workshop to selected delegates

Opportunity to host networking session as exclusive partner of the evening

Website homepage feature, conference booklet cover page feature, 2 page spread in

sponsorship brochure and headline signage banner at venue Categorised as headline sponsor on all branding mediums

Complimentary tickets to staff at front reserved seating

Signicant press and editorial coverage including LSE Pulse Radio and The Beaver

SPONSOR

SHIP

ONLINE MARKETING

Featured branding on website homepage, detailed prole page and description

Prole on all social networking sites (over 5000 members) and link to website on allpages

Branding of sponsor to LSE Entrepreneurs mailing list, 4000+ reach

PRE EVENT MARKETING

Branding featured on all pre-event marketing materials at the LSE including posters,banners, stall displays and banners

Branding featured on external marketing to universities across the UK

Branding featured on conference event tickets

EVENT MARKETING

Branding on event backdrop during conference

Opportunity to host a lunch or coffee break networking event as exclusive company

Advertisement in conference booklet

Projection of brand logo on media devices during intermissions

Permission to send staff to all networking sessions

Limited number of complimentary tickets for staff

Branding featured on delegate lanyards

Option to exhibit stall for both days of the event

1 page account of sponsorship role in brochure

Marketing materials in delegate packs

Recognition of sponsor on stage

Branding on all posters and banners during the event

POST-EVENT MARKETING

Press release written and showcased on the Sparks website and media outlets

Premier Partner 2,000 investmentTwo Exclusive Benefactors Only

Gold Sponsor 1,000 investment

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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES


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ONLINE MARKETING

Branding on website homepage, detailed prole page and description

Detailed prole on all social networking sites (over 5000 members) and link to websiteon all pages

PRE EVENT MARKETING

Branding featured on all pre-event marketing materials at the LSE including posters,banners, radio and stall displays during events and competitions


Branding featured on external marketing to universities across the UK

EVENT MARKETING

Branding featured on delegate lanyards

Option to exhibit stall for one day of the event

1/2 page account of sponsorship role in brochure

Marketing materials in delegate packs



SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

SPONSOR

SHIP

ONLINE MARKETING

Branding on website homepage, detailed prole page and description

Detailed prole on all social networking avenues (over 5000 members) and link towebsite on all pages

PRE EVENT MARKETING

Branding featured on all pre-event marketing materials at the LSE including posters,banners, radio and stall displays during events and competitions

EVENT MARKETING

Limited marketing materials in delegate packs



Bronze Sponsor 250 investment

Silver Sponsor 500 investment

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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGESBRONZE

250SILVER500

GOLD1000

PLATINUM2000

Featured branding on website, detailed profle page and

description

Homepage

featureBranding featured on all pre-event marketing materials at the LSEincluding posters, banners, radio and stall displays during eventsand competitions

Detailed profle on all social networking avenues (over 5000members) and link to website on all pages

Marketing materials in delegate packs Limited


Branding featured on external marketing to universities across

the UK

Option to exhibit stall for event

Conference booklet featureCover page

feature


Branding featured on delegate name tags

Detailed account of sponsorship role in sponsorship brochure page 1 page2 pagespread

Branding of sponsor to LSE Entrepreneurs mailing list, 4000+reach

Projection of brand logo on media devices during intermissions

Branding on event backdrop during conference

Permission to send staff to all networking sessions

Complimentary tickets to event for staff on front reserved seating Limited

Press release written and showcased on the Sparks website andmedia outlets

Opportunity to host a lunch or coffee break networking event asexclusive company

Free sponsor branding to all LSE Entrepreneurs weekly eventsand programmes

Signage banner displayed prominently in the main area at theconference

Spotlight time during the conference with opportunity to address400+ delegates on stage directly and deliver keynote

Opportunity to hold exclusive workshop to delegates

Opportunity to host networking session as partner during evening

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SPONSOR

SHIP

PREVIOUSSPONSORS & PARTNERS

PREVIOUS SPONSORS INCLUDE

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Vincent Hotyat (Former Euromillions Board, Excom President, LSE Management Scholar and Consultant),

Kesley Ramsden (Founder of Spark Play), Dominic OBrien (8 time World Memory Champion), Josephine

Fairley (Founder, Green and Blacks), Anthony Thomson (Co Founder, Metro Bank), Hussein Lalani,

(Co-Founder, 99p Stores) Lord Bilimoria (Co Founder, Cobra Beer), Edward Wray (Founder, Betfair), John Pluthero(Chairman, Cable & Wireless) and Avid Larizadeh (Co Founder, Boticca).

Steve Weiner, Former CEO of Cineworld

With a 44-year career in the cinema industry, Steve Weiner started out as an

usher during University, rising through the ranks to Vice President of Cineplex

Odeon. By 1991, his reputation led to an offer from Warner Bros, where he

focused on expansion efforts within Europe. An insight into these growth

opportunities within the UK inspired Steves 18-year journey as the Founder and

CEO of Cineworld. Now, Cineworld is the UKs most popular cinema business,

as the rst cinema chain to be quoted on the London Stock Exchange along

with a portfolio of 79 cinema sites and over 800 screens.

David Buttress, CEO of Just Eat

After joining Just Eat in 2006, David Buttress impressed and was rewarded with a

promotion to the Group Chief Executive and Director of the company in 2013. With

Mr Buttress career beginning at Coca-Cola Enterprises in 1998, his exposure to a

variety of senior sales roles built his understanding of the Food and Drinks industry.

As one of Britains most inuential people for entrepreneurship, David led Just Eat

through their IPO on the London Stock Exchange as the largest technology IPO in

the UK for eight years.

PAST SPEAKERS

Steven Smith, Founder of Poundland

With the dream to renovate the consumer goods industry, Steven Smith started

out with just a market stall. Since then, he has built the largest single-price

general merchandise retailer in Europe, widely known as Poundland. His

ambition to turnover 10 million pounds annually was quickly reached and

exceeded, with over 78% of the population having visited his store. Steve Smith

eventually sold the company in 2001, with the company moving from success

to success with a current turnover of 1 billion pounds.

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May this brilliant initiative go from strength to strengthLord Karan Bilimoria

Founder of Cobra Beer

I couldnt help but be enthused by the large group of curious, energetic and engagedyoung people. It was fun

John PlutheroExecutive Chairman of Cable & Wireless

This conference is all about the entrepreneurs of tomorrow, so I was delighted to be askedto speak. The quality and quantity of the debate left me in no doubt that the future forEntrepreneurship - which is so vital to our economic wellbeing - is a bright one.

Edward Wray

Co-Founder and Chairman of Betfair

Sir Howard Davies &Lord Karan Bilimoria

at LSE Sparks

FEEDBACK

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CONTACT

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Charlie BullockPresident

M: +44 (0) 7712613465

E: [email protected]

Minh Ngoc PhamVice President

M: +44 (0) 7874349628


Alex LittlewoodHead of Corporate Relations

M: +44 (0) 7449332734


Daniel Parekh-HillCorporate Relations Ofcer

M: +44 (0) 7584208927


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