2017 Mid-america cable SHOW- EXHIBITOR BROCHURE -

SEPTEMBER

13-142017

LittleROCK,ARKANSAS

CONFERENCE AGENDAWEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

2:00 - 7:00 p.m. Registration, Little Rock Marriott

5:30 p.m. Evening Reception, Clinton Presidential Library

Keynote - Matt Polka, ACA President

9:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.After Hours Event - Rock Town Distillery

*Transportation will be provided to and from this event.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

9:15-10:00 AMEXECUTIVE INSIGHTS PANEL - Rob Shema, Moderator

Panelists: Bret Carroll, President and CEO, Conway, Doug Guthrie, SVP, Comcast, Mitch Bland, VP, Cable One,

Alan Morse, President, Ritter

10:00-10:10 AMBreak

10:10-11:00 AM BROADBAND DISCUSSION, Mark Trudeau, CEO, OpenVault

11:00-11:10 AM Break

11:10 AM – 12:00 PM

REGULATORY

12:00-1:30 PM LUNCHEON w/ GUEST SPEAKER

1:30-3:00 PM EDUCATIONAL BREAK-OUT SESSIONS

Breakout 1: Digital Marketing with Conan GallatyBreakout 2: Best Practices in Customer Service

and Technical Operations

3:00-4:00 PMLAST PANEL/SHOW WRAP-UP: ENTERPRISE

4:30-6:45 PM EXHIBITS OPEN

7:00 PM AWARDS DINNER W/ GUEST SPEAKER & HOST

*VIEW FULL SESSION DETAILS ONLINE AT WWW.MIDAMERICACABLETV.COM

Get Ready ToROck with MACS!For years the Mid-America Cable Show has been an essential event for networking and relationship building among cable operators and partners in the Midwest, and this year will be no different. The Mid-America Cable Show (MACS) takes place September 13-14 in Little Rock, AR. The MACS kicks off with a festive evening on Wednesday, September 13 at the Clinton Presidential Center.

On Thursday, September 14, educational sessions will take place at the Marriott, followed by table top exhibits. Later in the evening expect a Silent Auction and Awards Dinner, during which the 2016 and 2017 Pathfinders will be inducted, Weary Scholarships will be awarded, and the winners of the Customer Service Excellence and MIDI Awards will be announced. There will be many opportunities throughout both days to network with key decision makers and industry influencers, so join us in Little Rock!

LITTLE ROCK MARRIOTT3 Statehouse Plaza, Little Rock, AR 72201TEL: 1-501-906-4000 FAX: 1-501-375-4721ROOM DETAILS: The MACS Show room rate is $139.00/night and must be reserved by August 12, 2017. Follow the link online to reserve your room. TRANSPORTATION: Call the shuttle at the Little Rock Marriott for more information at 1-501-906-4000.

Top 3 Reasons to Participate in the 2017 MACS!1. Premier opportunity to network with cable operators from seven states: Iowa, Kansas,

Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas. We planned the 2017 Mid-America Cable Show with the opportunity to network with attendees, provide educational opportunities to our members, and recognition to our leaders in the industry.

2. Registered Exhibitors will have the opportunity to respond to a Call for Presentations, which would allow an exhibiting company to present a table topic or break-out session topic during the 2017 MACS. Please note this is not a guarantee just an opportunity to present a topic-worthy session for consideration.

3. All Inclusive Registration! Registration includes one entry to the Wednesday Evening Reception, Thursday Cable Games, General and Breakout Educational Sessions, Awards Dinner, Silent Auction and Exhibits.

EXHIBITOR INFORMATIONIncrease your visibility as a Sponsor and Exhibitor to Mid-America Cable Operators.Extend your reach to the Midwest cable operators’ marketplace by participating in the Mid-America Cable Show, September 13-14, 2017. The conference is the perfect venue for you to meet with peers in the industry, discuss current solutions, and talk one-on-one with cable operators who have buying power as well as those that influence the decision makers- the users in the field!

Exhibitor Space Package: $300 Additional Exhibitor Attendee: $225Exhibit Space includes a standard 6’ table. Exhibitor has the option to bring their own pull-up banner.

Also Includes: • Recognition in on-site conference program with a 50-word company description.• Post Conference mailing list.• Company logo and link on MACTA website.

Early Registration Deadline: August 11, 2017 (Option available to include listing in attendee registration form)

Registrations after August 11, 2017: $375 (Exhibit space cannot be guaranteed after this date)

Reserve your space early for prime positioning! We have limited exhibit space available.

Set-up: Exhibitors may begin setting up their displays on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 3:30pm. Exhibits will be open from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Dismantle: Exhibitors must dismantle their displays by 11:00 p.m.

Payment: The entire Exhibitor Application fee is due and payable by August 26, 2017.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELSROCKSTAR SPONSOR Over $10K

Includes: Sponsor logo on MACTA website throughout year, back cover full-page ad on conference program, sponsor

signage as a Platinum level sponsor throughout event, and registration desk, 2 complimentary registrations to the

2017 Mid-America Cable Show (includes Awards Dinner), Sponsor recognition on MACTA “Show” webpage,

opportunity to include item in registration bag (item must be provided by sponsor and cannot be a flyer), opportunity

to email MACTA contact list once.

HEADLINER SPONSOR $6,000-$9,999Includes: Sponsor logo listed on Associate Member page, sponsor signage

as a Headliner level sponsor throughout event and at registration desk, 1 complimentary registration to the 2017 Mid-America Cable Show, sponsor

recognition on MACTA “Show” webpage, opportunity to include item in registration bag (item must be provided by sponsor and cannot be a flyer),

opportunity to email MACTA contact list once.

CHART TOPPER SPONSOR $2,501-$5,999Includes: Sponsor signage as a Chart Topper sponsor throughout

event and at registration desk, sponsor recognition on MACTA “Show” webpage , opportunity to include item in

registration bag (item must be provided by sponsor and cannot be a flyer.)

OPENING ACT SPONSOR $1,000-$2,500

Includes: Sponsor signage as an Opening Act level sponsor throughout event and at registration desk, sponsor

recognition on MACTA “Show” webpage

HIT SINGLE SPONSOR $501-$999

Includes: Sponsor signage as a Hit Single level Sponsor throughout the event and at registration desk , sponsor

recognition at MATCA “Show” webpage.

FAN CLUB SPONSOR $500 & Under

Includes: Sponsor signage as a Fan Club level sponsor

throughout event and at registration desk.

ADVERTISING OPTIONS An advertisement in the MACS official program extends the “shelf-life” of your promotion at this event. Please hold space for the following size advertisement in the program. Please email your logo to kjschildt@youraam.com in either a JPG or PDF format.

AD OPTIONS

$1,500 - Inside Front CoverSize: 11” H x 4.25” W

$1,500 - Inside Back CoverSize: 11” H x 4.25” W

$1,000 - Full Page AdSize: 11” H x 4.25” W

$750 Half Page AdSize: 5.5” H x 4.25” W

CONTACT USMIDAM OFFICE521 FIRST STREETMILFORD, NE 68405

WEBMIDAMERICACABLETV.COM

PHONE: 1-402-761-2216

FAX:1-402-761-2224

EMAIL: KJSCHILDT@YOURAAM.COMKSCHILDT@YOURAAM.COMJROTH@YOURAAM.COM

IMPORTANT DATES

Conference Dates: September 13-14, 2017

Early Registration Deadline:

August 11, 2017

Submission Guarantee Deadline:

August 31, 2017(Sponsor recognition

cannot be guaranteedafter this date)

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESOPENING EVENING RECEPTION EVENT - $12,000This is a fantastic time to capture MACS members, and the Clinton Presidential Center is perfect for a truly custom sponsorship opportunity. You can “own” the event for the full sponsorship price or share a sponsorship for a portion of the cost. The company branding opportunities are wide-open with this option.

WEARY SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR - $6,000Sponsor recognized on the MACTA Weary Scholarship page as a 2017 Weary Scholarship Sponsor. A portion of the sponsorship is tax-deductible. Headliner Sponsor benefits.

AWARDS DINNER SPONSOR - $5,000Awards Dinner Sponsor will receive recognition during the dinner from the podium and with signage. The sponsor will also receive a full-page ad inside the program. Chart Topper Sponsor benefits.

REGISTRATION BAGS SPONSOR - $3,000 - SOLD OUTSponsor Logo on registration bags for MACS. Attendees love their annual registration bags; make sure it has your company logo on it as they tote it around! Sponsor provides the bag. Chart Topper Sponsor benefits.

NAME BADGES & LANYARD SPONSOR - $3,000 Sponsor Logo on all MACS name tags. Sponsor supplies lanyards. Chart Topper Sponsor benefits.

REFRESHMENT BREAK SPONSOR - $2,500 This refreshment break will provide an excellent time to network with cable industry leaders. The break will be held in a central location. The Sponsor can brand the break with their company provided napkins; stir sticks, cups, table clothes, etc. Opening Act Sponsor benefits.

SILENT AUCTION HOSTED BAR SPONSOR - $2,500 The Sponsor can brand the bar with their company provided napkins; stir sticks, cups, table clothes, etc. Opening Act Sponsor benefits.

PATHFINDER AWARDS SPONSOR - $2,500Sponsor recognized on Pathfinder Awards page and all promotional materials as the 2017 Sponsor. Some of the award winners’ photos will be posted on website following show. Opening Act Sponsor benefits.

CSE AWARDS SPONSOR - $2,500Annual Sponsorship. Sponsor recognized on MACTA Customer Service Excellence Awards page and all promotional materials as the 2017 Sponsor. Some of the award winners’ photos will be posted on website following show. Opening Act Sponsor benefits.

MIDI AWARD SPONSOR - $2,500Annual Sponsorship. Sponsor recognized on MACTA MIDI Awards page and on all promotional materials as the 2017 Sponsor. Some of the award winners’ photos will be placed on the website following the Show. Opening Act Sponsor benefits.

AWARDS ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR - $1,000Awards Entertainment Sponsor will receive recognition prior to the performance from the podium and with signage. Opening Act Sponsor benefits.

GUEST ROOM DROP SPONSOR - $1,000Wednesday night only. Sponsor provides room drop item. No flyers please. Opening Act Sponsor benefits.

ITEM IN CONFERENCE BAG SPONSOR - $500 Sponsor will provide 250 items for the conference bag. No flyers please. Fan Club Sponsor benefits.

ONE HIT WONDER SPONSOR - $500 Attendees will receive ten raffle tickets, additional tickets will be available for purchase. Prizes will be given throughout the evening, based on sponsorships.

Must attend evening reception in order to receive and enter tickets into drawing. Attendees must be in attendance to win. Drawings will be held throughout the evening.

SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR APPLICATION2017 Mid-America Cable Show

Little Rock Marriott - Little Rock, AR • September 13-14, 2017 Please Note: The company information as listed below will be used for your sponsorship recognition, exhibit space sign, program listing, etc.

Company Name (as you want it to appear in the program) _________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip ____________________________________________________________________________

Telephone _________________________________ Fax ______________________________________

Company Web Page ______________________________________________________________________

CONTACT ADDRESS BELOW:

Contact Person __________________________________________________________________________

Title ___________________________________________________________________________________

Contact Address (if different from above) ______________________________________________________

City/State/Zip ____________________________________________________________________________

Telephone _________________________________ Fax ______________________________________

Contact Email Address ____________________________________________________________________

SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIESSPONSORSHIP OPTIONS

Opening Night Event $12,000 Weary Scholarship Sponsor $6,000 Awards Dinner Sponsor $5,000 Registration Bags Sponsor SOLD OUT Lanyard Sponsor $3,000 Refreshment Break $2,500 Silent Auction Hosted Bar $2,500 Pathfinder Award Sponsor $2,500 Customer Service Awards Sponsor $2,500 MIDI Awards Sponsor $2,500 Awards Dinner Entertainment $1,000 Guest Room Drop $1,000 Item in Conference Bag $500 One Hit Wonder Sponsor $500

ADVERTISING OPTIONS Front Inside Cover $1,500 Back Inside Cover $1,500 Full Page Ad $1,000 Half Page Ad $750

COMPANY LOGO

I am emailing to kjschildt@youraam.com my company logo in the following format: JPG PDF EPS

AUCTION ITEM DONATION Auction Item Donation Please note a description of the item below:____________________________________________________________________

Please bring the item with you to the convention or contact our staff to have the item mailed to the MACTA office.

Complimentary Exhibitor Registrations (one is complimentary; after one complimentary, additional are $225 per person)

Name _________________________________________ Name ______________________________________________

Address ______________________________________ Address ____________________________________________

Email _________________________________________ Email _____________________________________________

Additional Exhibitor Registrations ($225 per person)

Name _________________________________________ Name ______________________________________________

Address ______________________________________ Address ____________________________________________

Email _________________________________________ Email _____________________________________________

PAYMENTS Associate Membership Fee ($250.00 per company, $50.00 each additional individual) $ _______________ *REQUIRED TO ATTEND 2017 MACS

Sponsorship $ _______________ Advertising $ _______________

EXHIBIT SPACE Booth Fee: Quantity of ____ Booths | $300 Before August, 11, 2017 | $375 after August 11, 2017 per Booth $ _______________ Additional Exhibitor Registrations: Quantity of ___ @ $225 per Rep $ _______________

TOTAL ENCLOSED $ _______________

Signatures: I, the exhibitor and/or sponsoring company, have read the Exhibitor and Sponsor Application and contract together as an Exhibitor Contract and Sponsor Agreement and agree to be bound by and comply with the Agreement and any rules and regulations. I am authorized and have full authority to bind myself and/or my company.

Name _______________________________________________________ Date _____________________________

Questions? Call the staff at (402) 761-2216 or email Jodi at jroth@youraam.com.

When you provide a check as payment, you authorize us either to use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction. When we use information from your check to make an electronic fund transfer, funds may be withdrawn from your account as soon as the same day we receive your payment, and you will not receive your check back from your financial institution.

Payment Methodp Visa p Mastercard (Payable to MACTA) p Check (Payable to MACTA)

Name as it appears on credit card _________________________________________________________

Account # __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Exp. Date: _____ /______

Signature : ________________________________________________ CVV Code: _________________

3 WAYS TO REGISTER:FAX: Complete form and fax both sides to 402.761.2224

EMAIL: Complete form and email to jroth@youraam.comMAIL: Complete the form and mail with payment to:

2017 Mid-America Cable Show, 521 First Street, PO Box 10, Milford, NE 68405

2017 EXHIBITOR RULES AND REGULATIONSSHIPPING INSTRUCTIONSThe Hotel offers package and box handling for our guests and groups. All boxes and packages are received through the GuestPackage Department. Each package will be logged in upon arrival and stored appropriately. To ship packages out of the hotel,packages must be properly wrapped and addressed, including air bill, for shipment before the Hotel will process them forshipment. If a freight shipper will be coming to the Hotel to deliver or pick up, those arrangements should be made inadvance through your Hotel contact. Any freight shipper must use our loading dock.

SPECIAL NEEDS SHIPPING: Any items not mentioned on the Package Information Sheet – Please contact your Hotel contact.

PRICING: The hotel fees for shipping and handling of packages are based on weight. There is no charge for packages less than10 pounds, a $10.00 charge per packages of 10 to 25 pounds and $0.50 per pound for packages over 25 pounds.Packages may be delivered to the Hotel three working days prior to the date of the function. Prior to shipping, packages ofexcessive weight or size must be approved by your Catering/Conference Service Manager. The Hotel will assess a charge of$7.00 per package per day for all items received more than three days prior to the arrival ofthe Group or stored for longer than three days after the Group’s departure. The term package refers to items of any size orweight that are received or shipped via Federal Express, UPS, DHL or any other priority/airborne type delivery. These chargeswill be added to the master account and reflected on the final invoice.The following information must be included on all packages to ensure proper delivery. Address all packages as follows:Your Name, Group Name & Dates (ie, August 12 – 18, 2012), C/O The Little Rock Marriott, Three Statehouse Plaza, Little Rock,Arkansas 72201, Attn: (Corrine Pass), Box (number) of (total number in shipment)

Fed Ex and UPS pick up daily outgoing shipments at the Little Rock Marriott. If materials need to be shipped after the show, apre-paid shipping label must be attached. Shipping labels are not available at the hotel.”

SIGNAGE: All signage on Hotel property must be of professional quality and appearance. Hand-lettered signs are not permitted.Signage will not be allowed if it interferes with the established traffic flow throughout all public areas. All signage must bekept with the general environment of the Hotel. Signage cannot be nailed, taped or pinned to any surface. All requests forbanner hanging must first be cleared with Group's Catering/Convention Services Manager. A banner hanging fee will beassessed for each banner hung.

ASSIGNMENT OF SPACE• Neither this Contract nor the exhibit space may be assigned, sublet or transferred, in whole or in part, by Exhibitor, except

with prior written consent of Mid-America Cable Show.• Booths are assigned by the Mid-America Cable Show staff. If there is a problem with the booth assignment, request for

change must be made to Kathi Schildt, Show Manager, at the Registration Desk no later than 2pm, September 1, 2017.

EXHIBIT SPACE/TABLE AND EQUIPMENT• Exhibit space shall be a 6’ table. Each Exhibitor may also use an exhibitor provided pull-up banner. Displays that do not

conform to these specifications may be allowed only if approved by Mid-America Cable Show in writing 30 days prior to the Conference. Displays violating this policy may not be set up or, if set-up, will be dismantled at the sole discretion of Mid-America Cable Show.

• All other furnishings, equipment, services (including electrical, audio visual, and computer modem service), etc., required by each Exhibitor, shall be at the Exhibitor’s expense and responsibility.

USE OF EXHIBIT SPACE• Distribution of Exhibitor’s promotional material may only be made within the booth assigned to the Exhibitor. A firm or

organization not assigned exhibit space will not be permitted to solicit business in any manner, directly or indirectly, within the exhibit area.

• All displays, demonstrations, sales activities, etc., must be contained within the reserved exhibit space and may not impede traffic through the aisles. No solicitation or distribution of materials may take place within the exhibit aisles or in any other Conference area.

OBJECTIONABLE MATERIALS AND ACTIVITIES• Exhibitor agrees to conform to all applicable fire and similar rules and regulations as provided and interpreted by Mid-

America Cable Show and Hotel representatives. All exhibit decorations must be fire retardant. No open flames or tanks or containers of combustible materials may be used, nor may canopies be erected over exhibits.

• All exhibit space personnel must be registered as Exhibitors.• Except as permitted by Mid-America Cable Show for scheduled receptions, no alcoholic beverages are permitted in exhibit

booths or elsewhere in the exhibit area.

• Mid-America Cable Show reserves the right to restrict or insist on modifications to exhibits that, because of noise, light, method of operation, materials or otherwise become objectionable or unreasonably interfere with other exhibitors.

• Mid-America Cable Show also reserves the right to prohibit any exhibit that, in the opinion of Mid-America Cable Show, may detract from the general character of the Conference as a whole. Should this occur, MidAmerica Cable Show will not be liable to any Exhibitor for refund of booth rental payments or any other damages whatsoever.

PAYMENT AND CANCELLATIONS• Exhibit fees must be submitted in full with a completed Exhibitor Registration. Payments may be made via credit card or

company check. A $50 return check fee will be assessed on all returned checks.• In the event that Exhibitor desires not to occupy the contracted space, Exhibitor shall promptly notify MidAmerica Cable

Show in writing.• All cancellations of exhibit space must be in writing prior to 30 days before the opening date of the exhibit or Mid America

Cable Show will retain 25 percent of the full exhibit price. No refunds will be issued after September14, 2017 because programs will have been printed with Exhibitor information.

• Any and all overdue and outstanding debts to Mid-America Cable Show must be paid prior to Exhibitor reserving or occupying an exhibit space at any Mid-America Cable Show.

• In the event of cancellation of the Conference for any reason, Mid-America Cable Show’s liability to an Exhibitor shall not exceed the amount of exhibit space fees paid. Exhibitor’s acceptance of these Rules and Regulations constitutes a release of Mid-America Cable Show from any claims for damages in excess of said amount.

SECURITY• Neither Mid-America Cable Show nor the management of the Hotel will provide security for the protection of Exhibitor’s

property, nor for the safety of the Exhibitors, agents, representatives, employees or guests, other than general security during overnight hours. Exhibitor shall take all such steps, measures, and precautions as may be necessary to protect itself, its agents, representatives, employees and guests, as well as its exhibits, displays and property, against all possible injury, loss, damage, and destruction during the set-up, exhibition hours, overnight, or move-out.

• Exhibitor assumes entire responsibility for losses, damages, and claims arising out of (a) damage to Exhibitor’s display equipment, and other property brought upon the premises of the exhibit area, and (b) injury to Exhibitor’s employees, agents, or invitees within the exhibit or conference area. Exhibitor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Mid-America Cable Show against any and all claims, demands, actions, damages, losses, liabilities, expenses, and judgments recovered or asserted against Mid-America Cable Show on account of any such damage or injury.

LIABILITIES• Mid-America Cable Show agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Exhibitor against all claims, demands, actions,

damages, losses, liabilities, expenses, and judgments recovered or asserted against Exhibitor in connection with the Exhibit Space and/or on account of acts and conduct of Mid-America’s representatives.”

• Exhibitors that utilize or include in their exhibit materials or in their exhibit space/tables (a) material which is copyrighted by a other, including without limitation live music or recorded music audio videos which may or may not contain background music, or (b) materials incorporating matter subject to any other intellectual property right of another, must obtain proper licenses to use such materials. Exhibitor hereby (a) represents and warrants that it has obtained all proper licenses, (b) assumes full and complete responsibility for the use of such materials, and (c) agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless both Mid-America Cable Show and the Hotel against any and all claims, demands, suits or causes of action asserting infringement of copyright or any other intellectual property in connection with the Exhibitor’s space/table or exhibit materials.

• Exhibitor represents and warrants that it is in full compliance with all federal, state and local equal employment laws, rules, regulations and ordinances applicable to its operations.

• Exhibit space/tables must be in compliance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for “places of public accommodation.” Exhibitors hereby agree that they will indemnify, defend and hold harmless Mid-America Cable Show from and against any and all claims recovered from or asserted against Mid-America Cable Show on account of any actual or alleged violation of the requirements of the ADA. Nothing in this agreement shall be deemed to be an admission by Mid-America Cable Show or the Exhibitor that either entity is a “public accommodation,” or that the conference and exhibition space leased hereunder is a “place of publication accommodation” under the ADA.

• Exhibitor assumes the entire responsibility and liability for losses, damages and claims arising out of injury or damage to Exhibitor’s displays, equipment and other property brought upon the premises of the Exhibtor, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Hotel and any authorized representative, agent or employee of the Hotel from any and all damages, losses and claims.