FALLCON 2021 | OCTOBER 7-9, 2021
RENAISSANCE DENVER CENTRAL PARK HOTEL

SAME LOCATION! NEW NAME!

 

OUR BOOKSELLERS ARE READY TO GATHER, AND WE ARE EXCITED TO PRESENT OUR FALL SHOW LIVE AND IN-PERSON! FALLCON WILL BE THE PERFECT PLACE TO INTRODUCE YOUR AUTHORS TO BOOKSELLERS AND BUYERS FROM ACROSS OUR VAST REGION.
Book your room now

  • Call for Authors

    Deadline July 30

  • Exhibit Hall

    Register by August 20

  • Promotional Opportunities

  • Sponsorships

Call for Authors

FINAL EVENT DESCRIPTIONS AND SCHEDULES WILL BE DETERMINED AS AUTHORS ARE PITCHED.

Virtual appearances may be available, though the opportunity is not guaranteed. When pitching, please indicate if the author is available for in-person only, virtual only, or either.

 

In addition to appearance fees, plan to provide ARCs or finished books for attendees.

  • Sign-Around Soireé
  • $300Minimum 25 print ARCs or finished books
  • A new author celebration party!
    Guest authors will have time to sign at designated cocktail tables, as well as time to mix-and-mingle and enjoy the party.
    Signing & Networking Only
     
  • Author Speed Dating
  • $500Minimum 50 print ARCs or finished books
  • Bookseller favorite events!
    Up to 15 authors per event.
    A fast-paced event where authors move from table to table, meeting booksellers and offering their best “elevator pitch.”
     
  • Theme Panels
  • $600Minimum 50 print ARCs or finished books
  • Up to 6 authors per panel.
    Authors will give 5-minute individual book presentations. Then join a moderated panel with Q&A.
     
  • Author Meal Events
  • $600Minimum 50 print ARCs or finished books
  • Up to 12 authors per event.
    Authors enjoy a meal with a table of booksellers, & talk briefly about their new books to the audience.
     
  • Keynote Presentation
  • $1000Minimum 100 print ARCs or finished books

  • Up to 5 authors per event.

    Authors will be introduced and present themselves and their work for 10 minutes or more. Keynote presentations will be to the largest audiences at the show.

Pitch Your Authors Now!

OR SEND AN EMAIL TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HEATHER DUNCAN WITH QUESTIONS OR PITCHES.

Pitch Deadline July 30, 2021

Exhibit Hall

Exhibit Hall Setup

Thursday, October 7, 10:00 am–5:00 pm

Exhibit Hall Hours

Friday, October 8, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

MPIBA volunteers will be available to cover exhibitor breaks during the day.
Exhibit Hall Breakdown

Friday, October 8, 4:30 – 7:00 pm

Optional Brown Bag Lunch:

As the Exhibit Hall will remain open through the lunch hour, we’ll give you the option to purchase a brown bag lunch to enjoy in your booth. A lunch order form will be sent to every exhibitor prior to the show.

drayage & shipping
table numbers available 8/30
  • Premium Perimeter Booth
  • $1400
    • Three tables
    • Backed by pipe and draping
    • Electricity, table cloths, table skirts, and one chair per table
    • Your Show Specials posted on FallCon.org
    Additional tables $400 each
    Click here for visual examples

     

  • Interior Table
  • $400
    • Single table
    • Table cloths, table skirts, and one chair per table
    • Your Show Specials posted on FallCon.org
    Additional tables $350 each

     

New in 2021
  • unmanned display
  • $600
    • Staged and monitored by MPIBA volunteers throughout the day
    • Table cloth and table skirt
    • Your Show Specials on FallCon.org
    • Exhibitor must provide display elements
    • All items on your display table must be given away or donated when the Exhibit Hall closes – nothing will be returned.
    Additional tables $540 each

     

Exhibit Hall Author Signings

Authors attending the show to sign at your booth must have an “Exhibit Hall Author Badge” which can be purchased for $100 per author. Exhibit Hall signings will not be promoted by MPIBA, but exhibitors are welcome to promote any in-booth signings via show advertising, or in-booth signage.

Purchase Exhibit Hall Space

Promotional Opportunities

Pick of the Lists

Booksellers LOVE hearing directly from reps and publishers. Pick of the Lists allows you to showcase your most important, and undiscovered, titles for the fall holiday season and early 2022 sales!

  • Live Event
  • $250/10 minute presentation
    • Thursday, October 7
    • POL will be recorded and available for booksellers to view on FallCon.org through October 31.
    • Edelweiss collection will be emailed to all booksellers registered for FallCon.
    • Be prepared to present at least five recently published or forthcoming titles.
    • All books must be available at standard wholesale terms directly from the publisher, or via a mainstream distributor.
  • Recorded
  • $200/10 minute video
    • Video posted on FallCon.org (10/7 - 10/31)
    • Provide a YouTube link for your 10 minute presentation
    • Link to Edelweiss collection included on webpage.
    • All books must be available at standard wholesale terms directly from the publisher, or via a mainstream distributor.
Purchase Pick of the Lists

Advertising

  • Homepage Banner Ad
  • $500/banner

  • FallCon.org is the digital home of the fall show! Featuring bookseller registration, the show schedule, vendor show specials, a Virtual Galley Room, recorded rep picks and more, advertising will reach hundreds of booksellers and industry professionals.

    • Rotating banners on the homepage
    • Provide 700 x 200 px jpg or png  and link
  • Subpage Banner Ad
  • $350/banner

  • FallCon.org is the digital home of the fall show! Featuring bookseller registration, the show schedule, vendor show specials, a Virtual Galley Room, recorded rep picks and more, advertising will reach hundreds of booksellers and industry professionals.

    • Rotating banners on subpages, including Registration,  Education, and Pick of the Lists
    • Provide 700 x 200 px jpg or png  and link
SOLD OUT
  • Print Advertising
  • $500/qtr page

  • SOLD OUT

    Every attendee will receive a Show Guide for easy reference, complete with the Exhibit Hall Map, event Schedule at a Glance, and more. Advertising will reach all in-person attendees.

    • Only 4 spots available!
    • Provide 3.91" x 5.125" CMYK pdf
  • Conference Digital Ad
  • $350/image

  • Appearing on large in-room screens, these ads will rotate along with important show information to a captive audience at each of our conference author events.

    • Provide jpg or png in 16:9 aspect ratio, with a minimum dimension of 1440x810 pixels
    Tote Bag Inserts
    $100/insert
    Promote your books and products to our bookseller attendees via insertion in our show branded tote bags. Plan to send 300 items/promo pieces.
purchase Advertising

Galley Room

  • On-Site Physical Galley Room Placement
  • $150/title

  • Booksellers are so excited to receive physical galleys this year! The show Galley Room will be manned, and open throughout the show at specific times, allowing attendees to browse and find just the books they’re excited to read and recommend.

     

    • 10% discount for 5 or more books
    • Minimum 20 copies per placement

     

  • Virtual Galley Room Placement
  • $150/title

  • Feature your books in the Virtual Galley Room from 10/7-10/31 on our well-trafficked FallCon.org website! Book covers will be posted, along with links provided by you so booksellers can request digital ARCs and/or print ARCs.

     

    • 10% discount for 5 or more titles
    • Includes book jacket, brief description, and two buttons for ARC request links.
Get in the Galley Room

Sponsorships

  • Presenting Sponsor
  • $5000exclusive

  • Show your support for our bookseller members and MPIBA programs. Help us underwrite significantly discounted room rates for bookseller show attendees.

     

    • Logo recognition in pre-show promotions.
    • Recognition on print & digital signage at show.
    • Banner ad on FallCon.org Homepage.
    • Commemorative Tote Bag sponsorship included.
    • Logo recognition on hotel reservation web page.
    • “Thank You” signage at hotel check-in.

     

  • Sign-Around Soiree Sponsor
  • $4000exclusive

  • Help us throw a fabulous author and bookseller soiree! Sponsorship will help us with party food and beverages, and other expenses.

     

    • Logo recognition in pre-show promotions.
    • Recognition on print & digital signage at show.
    • Recognition on signage at Soiree event.
    • Banner ad on FallCon.org Event Schedule Page.
    • Author Appearance at Sign-Around Soiree.

     

SOLD OUT
  • Exhibit Hall Break Station Sponsor
  • $3000funded by HarperCollins

  • Underwrite coffee, tea, and snacks in the Exhibit Hall Break Station – a place for attendees to plan their Exhibit Hall strategy, schedule meetings, and just relax during a busy day of browsing and buying!

     

    • Logo recognition in pre-show promotions.
    • Recognition on print & digital signage at show.
    • Banner ad on FallCon.org Homepage.
    • Recognition on signage at Break Station.

     

    Coffee/Tea Break Sponsor
    $750/day
    Underwrite coffee and tea service for attendees on either Thursday or Saturday. Receive logo recognition in pre-show promotions and recognition on signage at Coffee/Tea service station.
SOLD OUT
  • Mix & Mingle Sponsor
  • $1000funded by Shelf Awareness

  • The attendee Mix & Mingle at Station 26 Brew Pub is a bookseller favorite event! Sponsorship helps to underwrite a complimentary beverage (beer or soda) at this fun social gathering.

     

    • Logo recognition in pre-show promotions.
    • Recognition on print & digital signage at show.
    • Logo recognition on FREE Beverage coupons.

     

Sold OUt
  • Literary Trivia & Cocktails Sponsor
  • $1000funded by Workman

  • The Literary Trivia Challenge is back! Sponsor this super fun tradition and you’ll be able to promote a single title during the event!

     

    • Logo recognition in pre-show promotions.
    • Recognition on signage at Literary Trivia Event.
    • Your title(s) of choice can be the basis of trivia questions, or the inspiration for a cocktail, or prizes for the winning team. It’s up to you!

     

  • Commemorative Tote Bag Sponsor
  • $1500exclusive

  • Every show attendee will receive a commemorative–and useful–FallCon tote bag. Add your logo or design to every  bag!

     

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