Hi Craig,

 

I downloaded and saved these items into a sponsors deliverables folder ​Folder icon Deliverables and will add the push notification to the spreadsheet I’m working on.

 

Thanks,

 

 

Frances Hayes

Director of Communications and Public Relations

Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska

Nebraska Innovation Campus

2021 Transformation Dr. | Ste 3220 | Lincoln, NE 68588

e: fhayes@nebraska.edu | p: +1 402.472.9510

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From: Novotny, Rebecca L. <rebecca.novotny@valmont.com>
Date: Friday, April 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM
To: Frances Hayes <fhayes@nebraska.edu>
Cc: Arianna Elnes <aelnes@nebraska.edu>, Amber Poythress <apoythress@nebraska.edu>, Craig Eiting <ceiting@nebraska.edu>
Subject: Re: Items needed for Water for Food Global Conference sponsorship

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Hello Frances! I believe I have all the deliverables organized for you on behalf of Valmont/Valley:

 

  1. Sponsor Ad – see attached

 

  1. In-app push notification: Thank you to our platinum sponsor, Valmont, a global leader in creating infrastructure and advancing agricultural productivity since 1946! _ link to: www.valmont.com

 

  1. Rotating in-app video message – 1280px x 720px image attached _ link to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0V-RUFy-WpM

 

  1. Sponsor video message: ​mp4 icon Valley 2024 Brand Video_30.mp4

 

 

I have 2 people already registered to attend. I’m working on getting 2 more completed by the end of today.

Thank you for your help and guidance!! Please let me know if there’s anything else you need from me.

I’ll look forward to seeing the booth information later.

 

 

Rebecca Novotny | Global Brand Manager & North America Marketing Lead

Valley Irrigation – A Valmont Company | 28800 Ida St | Valley, NE 68064 USA

Phone +1 402.963.4242 | Mobile +1 712.540.9455

rebecca.novotny@valmont.com
valleyirrigation.com

 

 

From: Frances Hayes <fhayes@nebraska.edu>
Date: April 1, 2025 at 11:17:38 AM CDT
To: "Siekman, Darren D." <darren.siekman@valmont.com>
Cc: Arianna Elnes <aelnes@nebraska.edu>, Amber Poythress <apoythress@nebraska.edu>, Craig Eiting <ceiting@nebraska.edu>
Subject: Items needed for Water for Food Global Conference sponsorship



Good morning, Darren, I hope things are going well for you and your spring is off to a great start. We are just one month away from the 2025 Water for Food Global Conference and I’m following up on some of the deliverables as part of Valmont’s

Good morning, Darren,

 

I hope things are going well for you and your spring is off to a great start. We are just one month away from the 2025 Water for Food Global Conference and I’m following up on some of the deliverables as part of Valmont’s sponsorship.

 

Sponsorship Deliverables and other information

  • Complimentary registrations (4 registrations remaining – Registration deadline is this Friday, April 4)

 

  • Other items needed by April 4

Sponsor ad/message in printed conference agenda

    • Ad can be up to 7.5” wide x 5” tall, full color, no bleed

In-app push notification sponsor message

    • 140 characters (text only) and can link to a URL
    • This will be pushed out to all attendees during the conference
    • Idea: “Thank you to our platinum sponsor, Valmont, a global leader in creating infrastructure and advancing agricultural productivity since 1946!” and link to: “https://www.valmont.com/”

Rotating in-app video message to be seen by attendees using our conference app

    • Link card image – 1280px x 720px (shows in the conference app) (JPEG, JPG, PNG, GIF accepted)
      • Last year’s from Valmont:
    • Includes clickable link to a video of your choice uploaded on your own or our YouTube or Vimeo page

Sponsor-provided video message looped throughout conference

1920x1080 px

Preferred 30 seconds maximum

Without sound may provide more options for play, but closed captioning is also an option

Message will be displayed on our large screens in the banquet hall in between sessions, etc.

Last year’s video from Valmont:  ValmontBrandVideo_PlusBrand_FINAL (1).mp4

 

Let me know if you have any questions about these items or if you need a bit more time to gather them. Our priority is receiving the ad for the printed conference agenda, as we’ll be sending that to the printer soon. I’ll send additional information about your exhibitor booth in another email next week, so I don’t throw too much at your team at one time!

 

Thanks again for your sponsorship,

 

Frances Hayes

Director of Communications and Public Relations

Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska

Nebraska Innovation Campus

2021 Transformation Dr. | Ste 3220 | Lincoln, NE 68588

e: fhayes@nebraska.edu | p: +1 402.472.9510

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From: Frances Hayes <fhayes@nebraska.edu>
Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 11:27 AM
To: Siekman, Darren D. <darren.siekman@valmont.com>
Cc: Arianna Elnes <aelnes@nebraska.edu>, Amber Poythress <apoythress@nebraska.edu>
Subject: Valmont sponsorship deliverables for Water for Food Global Conference

Good morning, Darren,

 

Thank you to you and Valmont for supporting the 2025 Water for Food Global Conference as a sponsor! We are thrilled to have your participation and look forward to a great event. I’ve included some details about Valmont’s sponsorship deliverables below, but feel free to reach out with any questions.

 

Sponsorship Deliverables and other information

  • Complimentary registrations (4 registrations remaining)
  • Company representative or speaker of choice featured in a relevant conference session 
    • My understanding is that Peter is working with you on a session to be held Monday, April 28, 1:30-3:30 p.m. to fulfill this.

Quarter-page sponsor message in printed conference agenda

    • Specs are 5” wide x 3.75” tall, full color, no bleed
    • Due April 4.
  • One reserved table at lunches
    • A table of 8 will be reserved for you at all three conference lunches. You are welcome to invite whoever you’d like to join you at this table.
  • Customized social media message on Water for Food social platforms
    • My colleague Arianna Elnes will work with you on this as the event gets closer.

In-app push notification sponsor message

    • 140 characters (text only) and can link to a URL
    • This will be pushed out to all attendees during the conference
    • Due April 4 - We can help you craft this if needed!

Rotating in-app video message to be seen by attendees using our conference app

    • Link card image – 296 x 204 px (this is what shows up for attendees)
    • Includes clickable link to a video of your choice uploaded on your own or our YouTube or Vimeo page
    • Due April 4.

Sponsor-provided video message looped throughout conference

1920x1080 px

30 seconds maximum

Without sound may provide more options for play, but closed captioning is also an option

Message will be displayed on our large screens in the banquet hall in between sessions, etc.

Due April 4

Logo displayed throughout each day of the conference, in event app and on promotional materials 

    • We already have this on hand and have begun using in in our registration emails, registration website, etc.
  • Acknowledgement as a sponsor for the conference in conference announcements
  • Display promotional/educational materials throughout the conference
    • You are welcome to display promotional/educational materials at the conference in addition to your exhibitor booth. We will work with you on placement as the event nears
  • Opportunity to provide relevant blog post for Water for Food website
    • Provide an article with a byline of someone on your team for the “News” section of our website. It should be relevant to our mission in some way and there’s no length maximum, but usually 300-600 words works well with included links to find more information and photos/graphics are welcomed!
    • We can post this whenever it is ready.
  • Dedicated exhibitor space for the duration of the conference ($750 value) 
    • You will receive premium placement of an 8’ x 8’ booth at the event. More information forthcoming!

 

I hope you’re staying warm!

 

All the best,

 

Frances Hayes

Director of Communications and Public Relations

Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska

Nebraska Innovation Campus

2021 Transformation Dr. | Ste 3220 | Lincoln, NE 68588

e: fhayes@nebraska.edu | p: +1 402.472.9510

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