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2. Advertising Package
Contact: Linda Lakatos, Director of Opportunities
248.723.3967 linda@networkpods.com

3. Network Pods has introduced thousands of people to one another. The
results are more new business for small companies and finding what
you are looking for as a consumer searching for products and services.
Our concept of using the Internet and real‐life events to connect people
has been tested and refined in the Metro‐Detroit area for two years. Now
it’s time for us to break out nationally. Be a part of our hand‐selected
advertising resource team.
Down to the Basics : Solving Problems
Social Networking: A social
In 2005, Network Pods launched its pilot program in Michigan to
structure made of individuals determine how a small business could get more from the money
or organizations that are and time they spent on advertising, marketing and promotion.
unified by one or more specific After two years of testing and revising the Network Pods system
types of relationships. we’ve figured out that the problem is in the connection.
Business to Business
Networking: Process of The Internet has connected people world‐wide, and yet there is a
establishing a mutually significant gap in bringing new footprints into a business’ door.
beneficial relationship between That’s where Network Pods comes in effectively and with style.
businesses and/or potential
clients. Our focus is to combine three booming industries to create a
Information Web‐Based hybrid that contains components of social networking, business to
Portal: The process of business professional networking coupled with an information
distributing large quantities of web‐based portal. This will open the door to new marketing
data through a single, user‐ muscle for even the smallest business and allow consumers to
friendly web interface. locate items, services and goods from providers they might not
have found or even thought of otherwise.
Network Pods is tapping the future of marketing, now.
Destination : Collaboration
Network Pods is slated to roll‐out nationally in 10 designated cities with
promotional support from local trade organizations and Chambers of
Commerce. This alliance will increase promotional value for our
advertisers and member businesses. Each city will have a Metro‐Pod
associated with it and the online searchable reach will include
businesses in all 50 United States. Upgraded Paid Memberships will
include businesses in all 50 United States.

4.
Sponsorship Versus Advertising
Network Pods is about building relationships
through powerful networks and communities
that are relevant to people. It is no accident that
we are stepping away from traditional online
advertising practices and appealing more to the
real‐life consumer who uses the web as the
resource and information tool that it is.
Our advertising program is more about creating
a network of businesses that are relevant to our
site visitors and deemed resources instead of
interruptions. This team, which you’ve been hand
selected to join, consists of companies that are looking to capture the small business audience in conversation.
Sponsors will have an opportunity to get more deeply involved with the Network Pods member than a typical
advertiser would. In addition to promoting goods and services, sponsors will be positioned as experts and
consultants, with the knowledge to help small and mid‐size businesses expand. By sharing your insights and
expertise, you will improve the overall business environment of Pod members. And you will enjoy the “first
mover advantage.” Network Pods is unique in the market place‐ the first business solution that incorporates
extraordinary levels of exposure with robust community resources.
Open Your Broadcast Channels
Network Pods offers sponsorships that are guaranteed to
be out in front of business prospects and targets. We offer
the unique combination of on‐line and live, synchronous
connections and interactions. The web used by itself is only
one part of the program. Live telephone and event
interactions round out a complete package that assures
association with a winning strategy by ensuring entrance
into the high impact networking arena. This means
repeated placement of your brand on‐line, in the phone
interactions and in the live, networking events.
Location, Location, Location!
We are only offering one sponsorship position per industry
profession at each level of participation – national, state, city and
Pod. For example, on our homepage, we will only have one cell
phone provider, shipping organization, office supplies store, etc.
Even more, each level has a limit of 12 available sponsorship
locations and each industry classification will fill up quickly.

5.
Who’s Eyeing Our Sponsors?
Small Businesses Mid‐range Businesses Consumers
16.7 million free Small Business listings will
be searchable in 20 Pods that are relevant to
their industry. Network Pods will actively
target this segment with new media and
traditional marketing medium to upgrade
their listing to a paid membership, invite
Consumers visit the Network Pods site to
them to online and in person events, plus
perform local and Internet searches to
offer online tools that increase return visits
research businesses, purchase products and
to the online community site.
services. Basics on our web visitors are:
• 25‐45 years old
• moderately technology savvy
• vibrant, active, on the go lifestyle
Mid‐range businesses share advertising space • career minded
with one another and network through
• trendsetters
communication channels opened by Network
Pods. Many explore the Network Pods • research‐before‐you‐buy
website to discover similar interests/groups • responds to multi‐sense advertising or
online and connect further. ‘new media’ to include 3D virtual tours,
audio testimonials, blogs, photos and
interactive media
What is a Pod?
Relevant information that pertains specifically to major industries we
encounter everyday in our lives is clustered into a micro‐site called a Pod.
This is where pertinent articles, coupons and interactive online tools are
available for free to site visitors.
Sponsors will be matched to the Pod they fit with best increasing the
potential for site visitors to click links and explore sponsored areas.

6. Sponsorship
Opportunities
Our sponsorship packages are tailored to fit each budget and goal set. Special
pricing and free extras extend your reach in the Pod. The team of resource sponsors
that we are assembling will have a stronger marketing push together than each
would achieve alone in their promotional efforts.
Join our team and experience results online and on the ground.
Extra Benefits:
• advanced search engine placement
• email and print messaging
• paid search Sponsors will add to the
• media advertising in local communities content of our web presence
• press placements online & on the ground
• participation on local community
development initiatives
Payment Perks:
• Sign up for multiple months and split the
payments, paying ½ to secure your spot
Site Visitors and ½ in 45 days
explore relevant • Reserve 6 months with ½ down and
content online receive 1 month for free
• 12 months equals ½ down and 2 months
for free
It’s About making sense, evoking response & building relationships
one introduction at a time : 24 hours a day : 7 days a week

7. Sponsorship Information & Benefits
Level 1 : Interactive Home Page Placement
Sponsors’ logo will wrap a 3D Building in vibrant cityscape
>Cost: $10,000 >30 day placement >10,000 impressions min.
• Stationary mini clickable logo on footer of home page
• Scrolling clickable logo on main sub‐pages
• Pay for 6 months or more & receive:
o Logo placement on 3000 mail out pieces
o 250 company mentions to business listings via phone
o Logo placement at local in person events and online at
various promotional outlets and calendar feed sites
o 1 national & 1 local press release mention
Level 2 : State Landing Page Placement
Sponsors’ logo will wrap a 3D Building in vibrant cityscape
>Cost: $7,500 >30 day placement >7500 impressions min.
• Stationary mini clickable logo on footer of State landing page
• Pay for 6 months or more & receive:
o 2 regional press release mentions
o Logo placement at local in person events and online at
various promotional outlets and calendar feed sites
Level 3 : Metro‐City Page Placement
Sponsors’ logo will wrap a 3D Building in vibrant cityscape
>Cost: $5,000 >30 day placement >5,000 impressions min.
• Stationary mini clickable logo on footer of Metro‐City page
• Pay for 6 months or more & receive:
o 2 regional press release mentions
Level 4 : Pod Landing Page Placement
Advertisers Logo clickable, scrolling in sponsorship box
>Cost: $1,000 >30 day placement >1,000 impressions min.
• Stationary mini clickable logo on footer of Pod landing page