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MEDIA KIT

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:: WHAT IS GEEKWIRE? ::

JOHN COOK, CO-FOUNDER TODD BISHOP, CO-FOUNDERJONATHAN SPOSATO, CHAIRMANThe longest-serving and most-followed journalist on the Pacific Northwest tech startup beat. A veteran reporter who loves scoops and a good soccer match.

Longtime tech reporter who covers national technology trends and key developments at companies including Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Apple.

Serial startup founder, CEO of the PicMonkey photo editing site and investor in companies including Pokitdok, EveryMove and Vizify. By far the snazziest dresser on the GeekWire team.

GeekWire is a fast-growing national technology news site

with strong roots in the Pacific Northwest and a large audience

of LOYAL, tech-savvy readers around the globe.

GeekWire INFORMS, entertains, connects

and inspires the

SMARTEST PEOPLEon the planet.

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SoftwareE-commerce

Artificial IntelligenceAmazonGames

Virtual RealityCloud Tech

Mobile

GovernmentMicrosoftScience

AerospaceStartups

Sports TechLife SciencesReal Estate

AppleArtLaw

TransportationGoogle

Geek LifeApps

and much more

KEY COVERAGE AREAS


GeekWire is one of the top tech news sites in the country, breaking news and delivering unique insights about the people and companies reshaping the future of software, apps, cloud services and devices. But our coverage is about more than cutting-edge technology. GeekWire reporters explore and explain the issues changing the way people work and live in the Seattle region and around the world.

GeekWire sports technology reporter Taylor Soper interviews Shaquille O'Neal. GeekWire aerospace and science editor Alan Boyle interviews Jeff Bezos. (Credit: Tom Kimmell Photography/Courtesy of the Space Foundation.)

GeekWire co-founders John Cook and Todd Bishop interview T-Mobile CEO John Legere.

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HOW WE DO THIS

WEBSITE

NEWSLETTERS

PODCASTS

MONTHLY PAGEVIEWS

MONTHLY DOWNLOADS

SUBSCRIBERS

Sent Daily

GeekWire Space & Science WeeklyGeekWire Sports Weekly

GeekWire Cloud Tech Weekly

EIGHT ANNUAL EVENTS

MEETUPS & PRIVATE EVENTS

OVER ANNUAL GUESTS

MONTHLY UNIQUE VISITORS

WEEKLY PARTNERSHIPWITH KIRO RADIO

2,483,974

20,000+

27,952 4,500

1,703,096

EVENTS

SOCIAL MEDIA

SOCIAL FOLLOWING

Facebook Followers Twitter Followers

Instagram Followers LinkedIn Followers

190,164114,697 73,098

10,1631,280

SOURCE: Google Analytics August 2016, GeekWire Readership Survey June 2016, Quantcast August 2016


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GEEKWIRE READERS ARE YOUNG, WEALTHY AND SMART URBAN DWELLERS

65% College

35% Graduate Degree/Doctorate

12% Have a patent

14% Actively looking for new job

48% Open to Opportunities

13% Founder/CEO

14% C Level Executives

29% Product, Program Operations Management

28% Developer, Designer, Engineer, Technician

69% Own home

22% Own second home, vacation home, investment property

70% Own home valued up to $1M

31% Rent

10% Household income $500K+

28% Household income $150K - $300K

62% Household income $100K+ or more

74% Have wealth management strategy

24% Have net worth of $1M or more

50% Make purchasing decisions for their company

24% Get help from an Insurance Professional

33% Employ an Accounting Firm

39% Employ a Law Firm

62% Male 38% Female

60% of readers are 25-45

:: WHO WE REACH ::

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26%1-9

23%10-99

29%1000+

21%100-999

IT & Network Infrastructure 29%Business Intelligence Solutions 31%

Financial Services 21%

Cyber Security 24%

Hiring 43%Consulting Services 31%

Legal Services 20%

29%Several times

per day2-3 timesper week

One time per day49%

24%

Technology

78%

ProfessionalServices

15%

Healthcare

7%Non-profit

7%Government

5%

4-8 hours8 hours or moreup to 4 hourszero hours

40%33%

27%0%

:: WHO WE REACH ::

Spend their weekend cuddled up watching John Snow and Khalessi.

SIZEOF

COMPANY

TOPINDUSTRIES

WE REACH

THEY LOVETHEIRDAILY SCREENTIME

MAKESPURCHASING

DECISIONSFOR COMPANY

HOWOFTEN THEYREADGEEKWIRE

THEY LOVE GAME OF THRONES

19%

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:: WHO WE REACH ::

LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram Snapchat Pinterest Carrier Pigeon

78% 75%64%

30%16% 16% 0%

Email Newsletter46%Social Media37%Check out the Home Page55%From Friends and Co-Workers8%

50%Cable

20%HULU

17%Apple66%

Netflix

32%DVR

47%Streaming

20%9%

62%

8%“I must havethe latest techimmediately”

“My friend gotone so I’m

gonna get one”

“I’m waitingfor one to goon sale at Costco”

“I’m only gettingit after readingmonths of reviews”

HOWTHEYTRACKOUR STUFF

THEY THINK THESE ARE THE MOST

IMPORTANT TECH

TRENDS IN THE NEXT 5

YEARS

THEY ARESOCIALLYENGAGED

THEY PLAN TO SPEND ON

COMPANY TECHNOLOGY

PRODUCTS

THEYLOVE

THEIRMEDIA

50%6%7%

up to $100K

$100K-$500K

$1M or more

TECHADOPTIONSTYLE

15%VR

19%GLOBALHEALTH

33%SMARTCITY/IoT

6%SPACE TRAVEL

6%3D PRINTING

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:: GEEKWIRE READERS BUY STUFF ::

GeekWire readers plan to spend their money on cool stuff in the next 12 months

Shopping for a new home26%

Will spend $10,000 or more on business travel

20%Plan to buy a new vehicle

48%Will spend $10,000+

on home improvements

34%

Plan to buy home furnishings18%

Will spend $10,000or more on leisure travel

17%In the market for

a sweet new bicycle

15%Will spend $5,000 or more

on clothing andfashion accessories

31%

Will purchase a new computer34%

Will purchase a new tablet26%

Will buy a new smartphone45%

Will spend $5,000 or moreon technology for personal use

51%


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:: GEEKWIRE READERS DO STUFF ::

GeekWire readers are active, on the go consumers that are in it for the experience

39% Attend Symphony, Opera,Theatre, Ballet

33% Enjoy hiking 58% Enjoy live music38% Participate in Charity Events 63% Enjoy Community Festivals

57% Frequent art museums or galleries

56% Particpate in nightlife or bar 47% Will take up to 4 trips annuallyfor leisure

49% Will take up to 4 trips annuallyfor business

43% Enjoy professional sporting events (Go Hawks! Go Sounders! Go Mariners!)

77% Go to the movies

43% Are participating in continued education

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:: ADVERTISING PLACEMENTS - WEB + MOBILE ::

300 x 250 Left Hand Rail 7 days, 50% Share of Voice

Desktop Only Rate: $2500/week

728 x 90 Leaderboard 7 days, 20% Share of Voice

Includes: 320 x 50 Mobile Leaderboard Rate: $1500/week300 x 600 Premium Right Hand Rail 7 days, 20% Share of Voice

Includes: 300 x 250 Mobile Rate: $2500/week

"WOW! Talk about being impressed with results. Not long after these two separate test campaigns, we signed an annual contract.”

- Christine Wood Director of Marketing Seattle Symphony

"Sponsoring GeekWire is like having an instant connection with the fastest growing companies in Seattle plus those watching them.”

- Jeff Dance, CEO of Fresh Consulting

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:: ADVERTISING PLACEMENTS - WEB + MOBILE ::

300 x 250 Storyboard 7 days, 20% Share of Voice

Includes: 300 x 250 Mobile Rate: $1000/week

970 x 250 Billboard Position 1 7 days, 20% Share of Voice

Includes: 300 x 250 Premium Mobile Rate: $3000/week970 x 250 Billboard Position 2 7 days, 20% Share of Voice

Desktop Only Rate: $1500/week

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:: SPONSORED CONTENT & ADVERTORIALS ::

SPONSORED POSTS: Advertising content written by the sponsor and linking to the sponsor’s site or campaign.

Sponsored Post: $2000/each· Opening headline· Closing tagline· 200 x 225 image· URL (for each: headline, tagline & image noted above)· 375 character body (inclusive of spaces)

ADVERTORIALS: Articles written by the sponsor hosted on GeekWire and promoted via sponsored post.

Advertorial Sponsored Post $3000/each· Headline· Main image: Ideally 630px wide, horizontal· Thumbnail image: 200px wide, 225px high· 500-800 words of text (approximate)· Author headshot and two-sentence author bio

Advertorial Sponsored Post Guidelines· Provide unique value to the reader, drawing from your expertise.· Write in a conversational, engaging tone. · Link selectively to related materials and posts on your site.

SPONSORED POST

ADVERTORIAL

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E-Newsletter Ads: Daily email update on the latest technology news, with more than 20,000 subscribers

E-newsletter Sponsored Post: $2000/per week

· Opening headline· 130x200 max image· URL (for both image and

headline)· 375 characters of copy

(inclusive of spaces)

:: ADVERTISING PLACEMENT: EMAIL NEWSLETTERS ::

GeekWire Local: Reach the GeekWire audience with a specialized message about your products and services.

Special offers, coupons, sales, and more: Share your message in a custom e-mail blast delivered straight to the inboxes of GeekWire readers.

Please contact your advertising representative for availability and pricing.

BANNER 1: 415 x 100Rate: $2000

BANNER 2: 415 x 100Rate: $1000

E-newsletter Premium Header $1000/per week

Overline: 30 character max

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:: PODCASTS ::

PODCAST $1,000/monthOne 60-second commercial per podcast voiced by GeekWire

PODCAST CONTEST SPONSOR $500/week Includes two mentions of contest, prize provided by advertiser

TITLE SPONSOR

$35,000/year Includes intro, outro, one 60-second commercial and an on-location podcast

SPECIAL EVENT TO CONNECT WITH GEEKWIRE LISTENERS $10,000GeekWire will host our popular radio show and podcast from your office, retail business location, event or conference with unique mentions and branding

Generation App is a podcast exploring the world of millennials, through the apps and online services they love and share with their friends.

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FROM GEEKWIRE AND GEAR LIVE:

Geared Up is the new weekly podcast and Facebook Live show from GeekWire and Gear Live.

Hosted by veteran tech reviewer Andru Edwards and longtime tech journalist Todd Bishop — Geared Up features the latest news in consumer electronics and video games, plus hands-on time with the hottest tech gadgets and gear.

Reach an audience of tech influencers through the combined power of two established tech media brands.

:: GEARED UP PODCAST::

Todd Bishop takes Andru Edward’s Snap Spectacles for a spin on Geared Up.

VIDEO AND AUDIOFacebook Live: 5,000 views/monthYouTube: 20,000 views/monthGeekWire Podcast episodes: 5,000 downloads/month

ADDITIONAL DISTRIBUTION>200k views per month in total across YouTube, Amazon Video, Podcast and Facebook Live.Geared Up Podcast Channel: iTunes, Stitcher and SoundCloudVideo placement on relevant Amazon product pages

TITLE SPONSOR

$80,000/year Includes preroll and midroll audio, plus branding in video and GeekWire posts

INDIVIDUAL PODCAST ADS

$1,000/week Includes midroll audio

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:: SPONSORED SERIES ::

GeekWire's Sponsored Series are editorial features that are closely followed by readers, highlighting the most important themes and people in the technology industry. Sponsor these series to align your brand with specific topics, while delivering a message from your own company through an accompanying sponsored post.

Series sponsorships include:

• Logo with custom link in a premium header on each article

• Custom sponsor post in the footer of each article with custom links

• Branded header on the category page

• Listing as a series sponsor on the GeekWire navigation bar and homepage

• All articles are published to GeekWire's homepage and shared on GeekWire’s social media channels

AVAILABLE SERIES:

Working Geek delivers key productivity tips from successful tech executives.

Geek of the Week spotlights key innovators.

Launch Pads goes inside some of the coolest startup spaces.

App of the Week spotlights a cutting-edge mobile or web app with the potential to impact readers' lives.

Startup Spotlight profiles emerging tech companies in the Pacific Northwest.

Tech Moves covers notable hires, promotions and personnel changes in the Pacific NW tech community.

and more!

ALIGN YOUR BRAND WITH SUCCESSFUL EDITORIAL FEATURES

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GeekWire Underwriting projects might be right for your brand!

Custom underwriting sponsorships allow your brand to be associated with a specific content channel on GeekWire, strengthening your company's position in areas such as aerospace, gaming, life sciences, artificial intelligence, sports tech and more. Underwriting sponsors receive both exclusive branding on the GeekWire content channel, as well as the presenting sponsorship of a one-day conference in the specified content area.

Custom underwriting agreements include presenting sponsor branding on digital content, regular (over 15 per month at minimum) posts in the channel, and presentation of a custom event within the topic area of choice.

Channel sponsorships include:

• Branded category bar above each article

• Exclusive Premium Right Rail and Storyboard display ads on

each article page

• Custom sponsor post in the footer of each article with custom links

• Branding on the category page

• Title sponsorship of a custom event related to the channel

• Listing as a channel sponsor on the GeekWire navigation bar and homepage

• Branding on all related channel materials

Pricing starts at $200K.

:: SPONSORED CHANNEL ::

LOOKING FOR A MARKETING PLAN WITH A BIG IMPACT?

Sponsoring a channel includes the title sponsorship of a custom GeekWire event related to the channel. GeekWire's events draw over 4,500 attendees annually.

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:: SPONSORED CHANNEL ::

Salesforce wanted to broaden awareness among business leaders and developers of their product offerings beyond an enterprise sales operations tool to a full API and mobile-first, cloud computing platform.

THE RESULT

GeekWire Underwriting provided the perfect opportunity for establishing thought leadership, targeted reach, and high frequency in content area custom built for Salesforce.

We established a year-long series of in-depth reports on cloud technology, underwritten by Salesforce, focusing on breaking news and exploring key trends in cloud computing, DevOps, enterprise technologies and more.

Launched in 2016, GeekWire’s full-time Cloud Tech reporter published over 150 articles in the first three months following the launch of this niche channel.

Each article exclusively displays Salesforce’s branding above the fold and includes a custom sponsored post. As the channel sponsor, Salesforce is also the presenting sponsor of the inaugural GeekWire Cloud Tech Summit.

CLOUDTECHSUMMITG E E K W I R E

GeekWire's Cloud Tech channel, presented by Salesforce

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:: GEEKWIRE RATE CARD ::

ONLINE ADVERTISING OPTIONSAds run at 20% share of voice from Monday - Sunday LEADERBOARD (728 x 90, 320 x 50 Mobile) $1500/week

BILLBOARD POSITION ONE (970 x 250, 300 x 250 Mobile) $3000/week

PREMIUM RIGHT RAIL (300 x 600, 300 x 250 Mobile) $2500/week

STORY BOARD (300 x 250, 300 x 250 Mobile) $1000/week

BILLBOARD POSITION TWO (970 x 250) $1500/week

Desktop Only Ads run at 50% share of voice from Monday - Sunday

LEFT HAND RAIL (300 x 250) $2500/week

Desktop Only Ads run at 100% share of voice from Monday - Sunday

GEEKWORK MODULE (300 x 250) $1000/week

CALENDAR (300 x 250) $500/week

NEWSLETTERS

E-NEWSLETTER SPONSORED POST $2000

E-NEWSLETTER PREMIUM HEADER $1000

BANNER 1 POSITION (415 x 100) $2000/week

BANNER 2 POSITION (415 x 100) $1000/week

Runs each day for one week, Monday - Sunday

SPONSORED POSTS & ADVERTORIALS

SPONSORED POST $2000

Runs in the 3rd editorial spot for 2 days, in the sponsor footer for 12 days

ADVERTORIAL SPONSORED POST $3000

Original content provided by sponsor and hosted on GeekWire, promoted via sponsored post

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WHERE GREAT GEEKS MEET SWEET GIGS

Featuring dozens of jobs from top employers in the Seattle region and beyond, GeekWork is the digital meeting ground for tech talent.

Employers reach GeekWire’s talented audience while job seekers connect with top companies in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

:: GEEKWORK ::

FEATURED LISTING - $199· Job listing for 30 days· Your job featured in rotation on homepage and sidebar within GeekWire.com· Your job posted to GeekWire and GeekWork Twitter accounts· Your job featured in rotation in daily GeekWire email newsletter

GEEKWORK BY THE NUMBERS:

GeekWork monthly pageviews: 16,927

GeekWire monthly pageviews: 2.3 millionFeatured Listings are in rotation throughout GeekWire.com

Featured Listings tweeted to 65,000 followers

GeekWork Highlights monthly pageviews: 1,233A round up of current job listings published on GeekWire weekly

"While starting Pluto we posted on a half a dozen job websites and Geekwire had by far the best candidates. We not only got qualified candidates, but the resumes we received were often more aligned with our purpose and values.”

- John Vechey Co-founder, Pluto VR

GREAT FOR EMPLOYERS:

"GeekWork was one of the best tools I used to find my new job. It’s one of the few tools that’s based solely in the Pacific Northwest, which was exactly what I needed in my search.”

- Brendan Lash Account Manager, Brand Verity

GREAT FOR JOB SEEKERS:

FEATURED LISTING 5 PACK - $849· Save 15% when you buy 5 listings· 5 job listings for 30 days· Each listing includes everything in the Featured package

BULK JOB LISTINGS AND CUSTOM PACKAGES · Email [email protected] for information about custom packages and pricing.

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:: GEEKWIRE EVENTS ::

STARTUP DAY

GALA

SPORTS TECHAWARDSSUMMIT

BASH

CLOUD TECH

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:: EVENTS ::

May 4, 2017GeekWire rolls out the red carpet each year in Seattle to honor the

top innovators, entrepreneurs, startups and do-gooder geeks, as nominated and chosen by the GeekWire community. More than 900 people attend this fun event cheering

on their colleagues and executives.

ATTENDANCE : 900 MAY 4

GEEKWIRE AWARDS

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:: GEEKWIRE AWARDS ::

GOLD LEVEL - $15,000All gold sponsorships include 6 tickets

• Award category sponsor (13 available)• Bar sponsor (3 available)• Red Carpet sponsor• After Party sponsor

SILVER LEVEL - $10,000All silver sponsorships include 4 tickets

• Welcome Drink sponsor• Photo Booth sponsor• Buffet sponsor• Dessert sponsor

SUPPORTING LEVEL - $5,000All supporting sponsorships include 2 tickets

• Parting Gift sponsor (2 available)• Name Badge sponsor• Display Table sponsor• Coat Check sponsor

The "Oscars" of Pacific Northwest tech.This is the grandest tech awards party of them all. Showcase your brand alongside the Startup of the Year, App of the Year, Deal of the Year, and more. Over 900 tech industry leaders come together to celebrate the best in Pacific Northwest tech. Executives and decision makers on stage and off, don’t miss out on this big night.

PRESENTING SPONSOR - $50,000Includes naming rights, VIP viewing lounge with

custom cocktail, an Awards category sponsorship,

premium branding at venue, and 15 tickets to the

event.

VIP WELCOME PARTY - $25,000 - Branded reception, opportunity to toast the VIP audience, signage near entrance, 8 tickets to the event.

All sponsorship levels include logo on event page, event collateral, editorial content, and event presentations.

:: COMMUNITY :::: BRANDING ::

VIPVIPVIP:: VIP ACCESS ::

This event is a great opportunity for:

[SOLD]

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:: EVENTS ::

June 7, 2017The inaugural GeekWire Cloud Tech Summit will encapsulate the

cloud computing's growing importance in reshaping the tech industry as we know it. The Seattle area is the epicenter of this

change, and this inaugural conference will showcase the cutting-edge trends and ideas that are transforming

business. Hear from industry leaders, and make connections with others in this fast-moving corner of the tech world.

ATTENDANCE : 350 JUNE

7

CLOUD TECH SUMMIT

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Join the conversation about the future of cloud technology.Cloud technology is one of the most dynamic, rapidly growing and important areas of the tech industry, and GeekWire has a front-row seat for the revolution. Not only for people shaping the cloud industry, the Cloud Tech Summit is also for people seeking to understand the major cloud trends reshaping their own lives and businesses.

PRESENTING SPONSOR - $75,000 Includes naming rights, keynote introduction, exhibitor table, premium branding at venue, VIP lunch and dinner access, and 10 tickets to the event.

OPENING NIGHT PARTY SPONSOR- $35,000 Host the official Cloud Tech Summit opening night party in downtown Bellevue. Includes premium branding at the party, ability to say brief welcome remarks, cocktail naming rights, access to full Summit attendee list , 6 Cloud Tech Summit passes and an exhibitor booth.

GOLD LEVEL - $25,000 - $35,000All gold sponsorships include 5 tickets

• Keynote or Panel Introduction sponsor (4 available)• Technical Track Presenting Sponsorships (3 available)• VIP Lunch or VIP Dinner sponsor• Lunch Speaker sponsor


• Lunch sponsor• WiFi sponsor• Registration sponsor• Photo Booth sponsor• Coffee break sponsor• Afternoon break sponsor• Welcome refreshments/breakfast sponsor


• Name Badge sponsor• Charging Lounge sponsor• Furniture sponsor• Water Station sponsor• Scholarship sponsor (5 tickets total)

EXHIBITOR BOOTH - $7,500• Booth space at the Cloud Tech Summit venue• Opportunity to hand out promotional material• 1 exhibitor and 1 full pass to the Cloud Tech Summit

:: BRANDING :: :: LEAD GENERATION ::


:: CLOUD TECH SUMMIT ::

:: RECRUITING ::

CLOUDTECHSUMMITG E E K W I R E


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:: EVENTS ::

June 21-22, 2017Bringing together professionals, investors, entrepreneurs and fans in sports and technology, the GeekWire Sports Tech Summit is an

immersive and interactive full-day summit focused on learning, networking and idea exchange. Attendees will hear fromindustry leaders and visionaries about advances in sports

technology and innovation that are driving the industry and enhancing the overall fan experience.

ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE : 300+

GEEKWIRE SPORTS TECH SUMMIT

JUNE

21-2

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:: GEEKWIRE SPORTS TECH SUMMIT ::


• Opening Night Party Sponsor • Keynote or Panel Introduction sponsor (4 available)• VIP Lunch sponsor• VIP Dinner sponsor• Video interview lounge sponsor


• Welcome refreshments/breakfast sponsor• Afternoon break sponsor• Lunch sponsor• Name Badge sponsor• Photo Booth sponsor

Technology is changing the way we play, watch and consume sports content - and this is just the beginning.This informative, action-packed event covers data

science, sports marketing, virtual reality, wearables and more. From evening cocktail receptions, fireside chats, interactive panels, live demos, to rooftop parties, it doesn’t get any more exciting. Don’t miss a moment of the action with 350 industry execs and geeky sports fans for this sports-focused conference.

PRESENTING SPONSOR - $75,000Includes naming rights, keynote introduction, exhibitor table, premium branding at venue, VIP lunch and dinner access and 10 tickets to the event.

:: BRANDING :: :: LEAD GENERATION ::


OPENING NIGHT PARTY SPONSOR- $35,000 Host the opening night party on June 21 at CenturyLink Field's loft space before the Sounders match. Includes premium branding at the party, the chance to offer brief remarks, 6 Sports Tech Summit passes and a booth.



EXHIBITOR BOOTH - $5,000• Booth space at the Sports Tech Summit venue• Opportunity to hand out promotional material• 1 exhibitor and 1 full pass to the Sports Tech Summit


• Parting Gift sponsor• Scholarship sponsor (5 tickets total)

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:: EVENTS ::

October 9-11, 2017The GeekWire Summit in Seattle is one of the country’s premier

technology conferences, bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, business executives and tech leaders to explore the future of the

innovation economy. An immersive two-day conference, the Summit features on-stage Q&As, insightful talks, fun cocktail parties and

interactive product demos by leaders in tech, science and business. Past speakers have included T-Mobile CEO John Legere, software

pioneer Ray Ozzie, venture capitalist Bill Gurley, Senator Maria Cantwell, Nike COO Eric Sprunk, and many more.

ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE : 800

OCT.

9-11

GEEKWIRE SUMMIT

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:: GEEKWIRE SUMMIT ::

Exploring the future of the innovation economy.GeekWire's two-day signature event shares the "state of the union" of technology today. Our 800+ audience is made up of CEOs, CMOs, CTOs, CIOs, company founders, and industry execs from the Pacific Northwest and abroad. If this is the

audience you want your message to reach, DO NOT miss this event.

PRESENTING SPONSOR - $75,000Includes naming rights, keynote introduction,

Greenroom gifts, premium branding in main lobby,

and 20 tickets to the event.

AFTER PARTY SPONSOR - $45,000 – Host the official GeekWire Summit After Party, premier branding and insert, complimentary food and drinks, DJ sponsorships, and 6 tickets to the event.

GOLD LEVEL - $30,000All gold sponsorships include 5 tickets• Keynote or Panel Introduction sponsor (8 available)• Registration sponsor• Breakfast or Lunch speaker sponsor (4 available)• VIP lunch sponsor (2 available)• VIP Dinner sponsor (2 available)• Inventions We Love sponsor

:: BRANDING :: :: COMMUNITY :::: LEAD GENERATION ::




[SOLD]

[SOLD]

EXHIBITOR BOOTH - $7,500• Booth space at the GeekWire Summit venue• Opportunity to hand out promotional material• 1 exhibitor and 1 full pass to the GeekWire Summit

SILVER LEVEL - $20,000All silver sponsorships include 3 tickets• Welcome Party sponsor• Charging Lounge sponsor• Mural sponsor• WiFi sponsor

• Photo Booth sponsor• Welcome Gift sponsor• Breakfast sponsor• Lunch sponsor

SUPPORTING LEVEL - $10,000All supporting sponsorships include 2 tickets• Afternoon Refreshments sponsor• Puzzle and Prize Give Away sponsor• Coffee Break sponsor• Water Station sponsor• Name Badge sponsor

• Printed Program sponsor• Scholarship sponsor

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:: EVENTS ::

Make our gala your holiday party! Bring old friends, your colleagues — and yes, your significant or insignificant others — and enjoy an

evening of conversation, tasty treats and festive cocktails. We’ll also celebrate the region’s vibrant tech community, support non-profit

groups, recognize GeekWire’s Newsmakers of the Year and unveil The Seattle 10, our list of the 10 most promising startup companies

in the region who’ll display their business concepts on giant cocktail napkins.

ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE : 1,000

GEEKWIRE GALA

DECE

MBER

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The geekiest holiday party of the year!Dress up and hit the dance floor with us and a thousand of our closest techie friends. The Gala is all about eating, drinking, dancing, and an all-around good time. We'll celebrate the newsmakers of

the year and make a toast to tech at the event the industry calls its holiday party.

:: GEEKWIRE GALA ::

PRESENTING SPONSOR - $50,000

Includes naming rights, representative onstage to

co-introduce Newsmakers of the Year, premium

branding at venue, and 10 tickets to the event.

VIP HAPPY HOUR SPONSOR - $25,000 – Unique reception for up to 75 tech CEOs and GeekWire VIPs held before the Gala, branding at venue and 10 tickets to the event.


• Bar sponsor (3 available)

• Escape Room sponsor

• Beer/Wine/Liquor sponsor (3 available)

• Music & DJ sponsor

• Networking Lounge sponsor (2 available)

• Hors D'ouevers sponsorship


• Seattle 10 sponsor

• Welcome beverage sponsor

• After Party sponsor

• Dessert sponsor

• Photo Booth sponsor

• Galleries sponsor

• Drink cozie sponsor


• Caricaturist sponsor

• Name Badge sponsor

• Parting Gift sponsor

• Coffee & Tea Station sponsor

• Coat Check sponsor

:: BRANDING :: :: COMMUNITY ::




[SOLD]

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:: EVENTS ::

This day-long entrepreneurial bootcamp features successful startup leaders offering lessons from the trenches in a series of

talks focusing on different aspects of the startup journey — from founding to funding to failing. The event attracts a wide variety of

budding entrepreneurs, many of whom go on to found successful companies. A fun and inspirational event for startups of all sizes!

ATTENDANCE : 600+ FEB.

2018

GEEKWIRE STARTUP DAY

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:: GEEKWIRE STARTUP DAY ::

Join us for GeekWire's "bootcamp" for entrepreneurs. Brand yourselves to 600+ early-stage startup attendees and serial entrepreneur CEOs coming to teach the how-to's of startups. Hiring? Connect with startup minded developers. Off-stage, the Demo Zone features 20 young companies perfecting their pitches while the Resource Center connects experienced service providers with Seattle’s startup community.

PRESENTING SPONSOR - $35,000

Includes naming rights, representative onstage during Opening Remarks, premium branding at venue, and 15 tickets to the event.

VIP LUNCH - $25,000 – Host a 25 person VIP lunch with three seats at the table, 8 tickets to the event and premium branding in venue.

GOLD LEVEL - $20,000All gold sponsorships include 6 tickets to Startup Day

• Keynote Introduction sponsor (3 available)• Lunch sponsor• Startup Demo Zone Competition sponsor• Demo Zone People’s Choice sponsor• Photo Booth sponsor• Happy Hour sponsor

SILVER LEVEL - $12,500All silver sponsorships include 4 tickets to Startup Day

• Table sponsor• Startup Resource Center sponsor (3 available)• Coffee sponsor• Afternoon break sponsor

SUPPORTING LEVEL - $7,500All supporting sponsorships include 2 tickets to Startup Day

• Name Badge sponsor• Furniture sponsor• Scholarship sponsor• School Supplies sponsor• Exhibitor sponsor

:: RECRUITING :: :: LEAD GENERATION :: :: COMMUNITY ::



STARTUP DAY


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:: EVENTS ::

March 2018The most unique and fun event on the Seattle tech calendar —

featuring hotly contested ping-pong, foosball, and dodgeball tournaments, as well as beer pong, a classic video game arcade and

much more in the middle of a giant party. Brings together a broad cross-section of the tech community, including many developers

and engineers, competing for glory and corporate pride in the tech industry’s official pastimes.

ATTENDANCE : 1500 MARC

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GOLD LEVEL - $20,000All gold sponsorships include 8 GA tickets

• Dodgeball Tournament sponsor• Sumo wrestling sponsor• Celebrity basketball sponsor• Video Game Zone sponsor• Beer Pong Zone sponsor• Golden Ping Pong Scavenger Hunt sponsor• Bar Sponsor• Foosball sponsor• Ping Pong Open Play sponsor• Customized Attraction (your creative idea) sponsor

:: GEEKWIRE BASH ::

PRESENTING SPONSOR - $75,000Includes naming rights, championships ping pong table sponsorship, one bracket sponsorship, VIP viewing experience, premium branding at venue, 15 GA tickets and 3 tournament tickets to the event.

SILVER LEVEL - $10,000All silver sponsorships include 6 GA tickets

• Ping Pong Table sponsor• VIP Luxury Box sponsor• Water Station sponsor• Photo Booth sponsor

SUPPORTING LEVEL - $5,000All supporting sponsorships include 4 GA tickets

• Coat Check sponsor• Dessert sponsor• Display table sponsor• Name Badge sponsor• Prize sponsor• Parting gift sponsor

Be part of the biggest tech party Seattle's ever seen!Looking to hire an engineer? Want your brand to make a splash? Developers, startups, and tech enthusiasts flock to our Bash. Why? Ping Pong baby...and dodgeball,

sumo wrestling, beer pong, arcade games, and more... Join us and over 1500 of our closest techie friends at this one-of-a-kind tech event.

:: RECRUITING :: :: COMMUNITY :::: BRANDING ::



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:: GEEKWIRE MEETUPS & PRIVATE EVENTS ::

These casual gatherings, held three times a year, include GeekWire Trivia Night, GeekWire Sounders Day and GeekWire Game Night.

These events are popular with developers, engineers, designers and other tech workers and leaders.

GeekWire’s private events include intimate VIP dinners that bring together experts in fields such

as virtual reality, the internet of things, sports tech, aerospace, and more.

Join us for a pre-game tailgate on the wonderful rooftop deck of EMC/Isilon — a short

walk from CenturyLink field in Pioneer Square — before the Seattle Sounders match. We’ve

reserved a big block of seats, so make sure to bring your yelling voice and cheer on our

Sounders. Food and beverages will be provided at the pre-game meetup by EMC/Isilon, our title

sponsor of Seattle’s best tailgate party.

GEEKWIRE MEETUPS

PRIVATE EVENTS

GEEKWIRE SOUNDERS DAY

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:: CONTACT US ::

Daniel RossiChief Business OfficerGeekWire

mobile (206) 423-9196office (206) 402-6494email [email protected] @danieljrossi

Adam RubensSenior Sales ExecutiveGeekWire

mobile (425) 753-1506office (206) 402-6494email [email protected] @AdGeekRubens

Rachel HuffmanSenior Sales ExecutiveGeekWire

mobile (206) 898-9937office (206) 402-6494email [email protected] @rachelannet

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:: THANK YOU ::

GEEKWIRE1416 NW 46th St

Suite 105 PMB 246Seattle, WA 98107

phone: (206) 402-6494

email: [email protected]

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