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- 1. 2 0 1 5 M E D I A K I T RELAX AND LET US DO THE WORK COMPELLING CONTENT | TRUSTED RESOURCES | OUTSTANDING ADVERTISING RESULTS
- 2. C O N F E R E N C E S STAR Conferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Agile Development/Better Software Conferences. . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Mobile Dev + Test Conference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Conference Sponsorship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Virtual Conferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 L E A D G E N E R A T I O N P R O G R A M S Web Seminars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 White Paper Content Syndication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 B R A N D I N G Thought Leadership Interviews. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Surveys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Websites StickyMinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 AgileConnection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CMCrossroads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Email Newsletters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Better Software Magazine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 C O N T E N T S 2015 MEDIA KIT RELAX AND LET US DO THE WORK
- 3. AUDIENCE DEMOGRAPHICS 48% 6% 10% 36% Manager or Supervisor Director or VP C-Level Computer Software & Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31% Financial Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16% Business Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14% Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9% Healthcare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7% Government. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5% Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3% Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15% Test & Quality Assurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51% Software Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21% Project and General Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14% Business and Systems Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7% Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7% O U R A U D I E N C E JOB TITLE LEVEL INDUSTRY JOB FUNCTION Practitioner TechWell/Software Quality Engineering (SQE) has been a trusted resource for more than 500,000 software test and development professionals since 1986. TechWell engages these professionals by providing highly-rated live, virtual, and online resources and information. A pioneer in promoting the software testing profession, TechWell started the first conference on software testing in 1992. STAR (Software Test Analysis and Review) conferences are the largest testing conferences in the world. TechWell has gone on to provide information and communities catering to the entire software lifecycle. TechWell produces seven international conferences yearly, three community websites (AgileConnection, CMCrossroads, and StickyMinds), Better Software magazine, more than 150 training events in forty-three cities, as well as in-house training and consulting. TechWell’s audience consists of CTOs and CIOs, software development managers, senior developers, architects, project managers, and test/QA managers. GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION NORTH AMERICA: 71% ASIA/PACIFIC: 15% EUROPE/MIDDLE EAST/AFRICA: 12% SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA: 2% 904.278.0524 | www.sqe.com | sales@sqe.com 3
- 4. SOFTWARE TESTING ANALYSIS & REVIEW Meet Face to Face with Hundreds of Software Testing Professionals STAR Testing Conferences are the largest and longest running events in the testing industry. Software testing professionals and managers worldwide continue to make STAR a first stop—and a return stop—to network and learn from experts, colleagues, and solution providers. Exhibit at any or all STAR Testing Expos to gain direct access to an audience of qualified prospects. S T A R C O N F E R E N C E S THE STAR EXPO AUDIENCE Test Management Test Techniques Test Automation Embedded and Mobile Testing Test Process Improvement Cloud Testing Performance Testing Agile Testing Security Testing Measurement and Metrics Web and eBusiness Testing JOB FUNCTION JOB TITLE LEVEL TOPICS COVERED 51% 37% 8% 4% Practitioner Manager/Supervisor Director or VP C-Level 66% 4% 7% 8% 15% Business and Systems Analysis Software Development Test & Quality Assurance Other Project and General Management C O N F E R E N C E S CANADA “TechWell conferences bring together industry leaders to showcase next generation testing and software quality solutions...TechWell has allowed us to showcase our market leading mobile testing capabilities in front of a savvy audience that really ‘gets it’.” —Josh Galde, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Keynote STAREAST Expo: May 6–7, 2015 Gaylord Palms Orlando, FL stareast.techwell.com STARCANADA Expo: June 23–24, 2015 Westin Bayshore Vancouver, BC starcanada.techwell.com STARWEST Expo: Sept. 30–Oct. 1, 2015 Disneyland Hotel Anaheim, CA starwest.techwell.com 904.278.0524 | www.sqe.com | sales@sqe.com 4
- 5. DOUBLE YOUR REACH Reach Software Professionals Looking for Software and Agile Development Solutions Double your reach by exhibiting at the Expo that serves attendees at two conferences! Better Software Conference attendees are in search of the latest information and tools regarding project management, process improvement, metrics, design, and architecture. Agile Development Conference is geared toward professionals wanting to adopt agile methodologies or improve and expand upon their current agile practices. A G I L E D E V E L O P M E N T A N D B E T T E R S O F T W A R E C O N F E R E N C E S THE AGILE DEVELOPMENT AND BETTER SOFTWARE EXPO AUDIENCE Projects & Teams Business Analysis & Requirements Metrics Agile Development Techniques Agile Requirements Testing & Quality Assurance Transitioning to Agile Going Mobile Agile Testing Development Cloud Computing Agile Implementation Scrum/Kanban JOB FUNCTION JOB TITLE LEVEL TOPICS COVERED 42% 39% 13% 6% Practitioner Manager/Supervisor Director or VP C-Level Test & Quality Assurance Software Development Other Business and Systems Analysis Project and General Management 28% 20% 30% 15% 7% C O N F E R E N C E S “We have been an sponsor at TechWell conferences for years. It is an excellent way to reach our target audience and have meaningful conversations with potential customers.” —Erika Barron, Marketing/Event Manager, Parasoft Agile Development Conference and Better Software Conference West Expo: June 10–11, 2015 Caesars Palace Las Vegas, NV adc-bsc-west.techwell.com Agile Development Conference and Better Software Conference East Expo: Expo: TBD Fall, 2015 Venue TBD Orlando, FL adc-bsc-east.techwell.com 904.278.0524 | www.sqe.com | sales@sqe.com 5
- 6. Get in Front of Software Development and Testing Professionals Focused on Mobile and Smart Technology Mobile Dev + Test is a brand new conference that is focused on bringing together some of the brightest and most innovative ideas in developing and testing smart and mobile applications. Covering iOS and Android development, mobile testing strategies, mobile design, user experience, security, and more, the Mobile Dev + Test Conference is a must for any solutions provider in the mobile space. THE PROJECTED MOBILE DEV + TEST EXPO AUDIENCE Development—IOS and Android Mobile Test Mobile Performance Mobile Design User Experience SMART Technology Security JOB FUNCTION TECHWELL JOB TITLE LEVEL TOPICS COVERED 47% 38% 11% 4% Practitioner Manager/Supervisor Director or VP C-Level Test & Quality Assurance Other Business and Systems Analysis Project and General Management 20% 20% 40% 15% 5% C O N F E R E N C E S M O B I L E D E V + T E S T C O N F E R E N C E Software Development Mobile Dev + Test Expo: April 15–16, 2015 Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, CA mobiledevtest.techwell.com 904.278.0524 | www.sqe.com | sales@sqe.com 6
- 7. Premier Sponsor (1 only) Platinum Sponsors Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors *Specific number is dependant on sponsorship level. Contact sales for details **Offered when there is an accompanying virtual conference only. Contact sales for details Exhibit space—10x20 exhibit booth with amenities in premium location (STAREAST, STARWEST, Better Software/Agile Development) 4 Exhibit space—10x10 exhibit booth with amenities (STAREAST, STARWEST, Better Software/Agile Development) 4 4 4 Exhibit space—6-ft skirted table with amenities (STARCANADA, Mobile Dev + Test) 4 4 4 Announced as the Premier Sponsor at the opening Keynote session each morning 4 Bonus session promoted before and during the conference to drive attendance 4 Logo prominently displayed on conference website home page and on cover of conference brochure 4 Exposure to large, worldwide audience during collocated virtual conference where your company’s live Industry Technical Presentation will be streamed (see page 8 for Live Virtual Platinum level benefits)** 4 Conference bag insert 4 Prominently featured before and during the conference as a prestigious industry sponsor 4 4 Full-page ad in the conference Program Guide 4 4 Your company's individual logo on a unique sponsored item (items vary by level and availability) 4 4 4 Opportunity to participate in one Industry Technical Presentation (limited availability) 4 4 4 Email blasts to all participants, approved by organizer, assigned on first-come basis* 4 4 4 Company logo on Program Guide and Tutorial covers 4 4 4 Complimentary conference registrations on Weds/Thurs* 4 4 4 Expo booth staff passes on Weds/Thurs* 4 4 4 4 Conference registrations at half price* 4 4 4 4 Active URL link, logo, and description on conference website 4 4 4 4 Company logo and description in conference Program Guide 4 4 4 4 Listing on Expo entrance signage 4 4 4 4 C O N F E R E N C E S P O N S O R S H I P SPONSOR AND EXHIBITOR BENEFITS Become a TechWell Conference Sponsor in 2015 Get Face-to-Face with Hundreds of Highly-Engaged Delegates TechWell Conference Sponsorships offer you the opportunity to get your solutions in front of many hundreds of influencers and decision-makers at organizations committed to building and delivering great software. Companies pay $2,000 or more for their managers and technical professionals to attend TechWell events where they gain knowledge, learn about new products and services, and network with their peers and industry leaders. Generous Packages for Lead Generation and Branding TechWell sponsorships are bundled with generous exhibitor packages that encourage high lead generation results. Sponsorship packages offer you visibility and provide top-of-mind recall for delegates who see your brand before, during, and after the conference. All sponsorship levels have limited availability and are offered on a first-come basis. NEXT STEP For more information and registration forms, contact our sales team at sales@sqe.com or call 904.278.0524. 904.278.0524 | www.sqe.com | sales@sqe.com 7
- 8. V I R T U A L C O N F E R E N C E S NEXT STEP For more information and registration forms, contact our sales team at sales@sqe.com or call 904.278.0524. CONTACT LEAD GUARANTEE 350 200 Exposure to large, worldwide audience during virtual conference where your company’s live Industry Technical Presentation will be streamed 4 4 Contact lead information for live and post-event virtual participants 4 4 Company logo in pre- and post-email messages to all virtual conference registrants 4 Dedicated email blast to all virtual conference registrants prior to your live virtual presentation 4 Prominent placement of your company logo on banners in conference room where presentation is streamed 4 4 Real-time, detailed reporting of participant activity for immediate follow-up 4 4 Technical support for the entire virtual event 4 4 Virtual exhibitor booth with your choice of easily customizable designs 4 4 Posting of content resources (white papers, webcasts, etc.) in virtual exhibit booth 4 4 Live and scheduled interaction and collaboration with participants in virtual booth via real-time chat 4 4 Virtual booth attendee survey capability 4 4 Recording of Industry Technical Presentation provided to you for reuse 4 4 Your company logo featured throughout the virtual website, on the registration page, and on all promotional materials 4 4 Virtual event available online for three months after the conference 4 4 Platinum Sponsors 2 maximum Gold Sponsors 6 maximum VIRTUAL CONFERENCE SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR BENEFITS C O N F E R E N C E S Talk to us about super discounts for Live & Virtual packages! Sponsor TechWell Live Virtual Events Each year thousands of software managers and professionals are unable to attend TechWell’s live conferences. To fill that need, TechWell offers exciting virtual events streamed from live conferences to create a conference-like atmosphere for virtual participants. Each virtual conference sponsor will have its Industry Technical Presentation streamed to a worldwide audience. Virtual attendees will be able to attend your Industry Technical Presentation, view live keynote sessions, visit the virtual Expo floor, and listen to live interviews with speakers. You’ll benefit from branding and promotional opportunities before, during, and after the virtual conference. Why Participate in Virtual Conferences? Guaranteed Lead Generation Each sponsorship opportunity comes with a minimum lead guarantee, making it easy to see your cost per lead. And we aim to exceed that minimum. Additional leads above the lead guarantee are supplied at no additional cost. Your Web Seminar Presentation Streamed Live as Part of the Virtual Conference Program Your live, streamed Industry Technical Presentation benefits from the extensive marketing TechWell does for the entire virtual and physical conference. With an average of 1,500 to more than 2,000 registrants per virtual event, you’ll have the opportunity to net hundreds of new leads. Robust Reporting Allows for Immediate Follow-Up Detailed lead reports are available online, providing statistics and data to help you decide whom to contact first. We provide complete contact information, participant activity history, documents downloaded, chat transcripts, and more. TechWell Conferences 904.278.0524 | www.sqe.com | sales@sqe.com 8
- 9. W E B S E M I N A R S SAMPLE WEB SEMINAR TITLES SAMPLE TOPICS VITAL STATS OPPORTUNITIES • Selenium Test Automation: Best Practices for High- Performing Implementations • Testing and Assuring Mobile End User Experience before Production • Test Transformation: A Key Ingredient for Agile Software Delivery • Assuring Quality in a Big Data Implementation • Solve the Multi-Device Mobile Testing Challenge • Application Performance That Wins Customers: The Missing Piece of the Agile Puzzle • Continuous Performance Testing with the Radar Methodology • Agile Development • Software Development • Quality Assurance • Requirements • Software Testing • Configuration Management • 300-lead guarantee per event for approved topics • Average live attendance rate—40% • Pricing options available based on lead guarantee • Mobile application access • Desktop sharing • Pre-recorded options L E A D G E N E R A T I O N Position your company as a knowledgeable thought leader. Your 60-minute custom web seminar is moderated by TechWell and consists of 45 minutes for your presentation and 15 minutes for questions and answers. With this instant lead generation tool your company will benefit from: • Fully turnkey facilitation • 300-lead guarantee for approved topics (lower guarantees available for niche topics) • Consulting on how to best approach a web seminar topic and/or focus to create the most successful event that reaches the right audience • Unique combination of positioning, education, thought leadership, and lead generation • Specialized marketing campaign to best target the desired audience • Ability to leverage your message with TechWell’s expertise and credibility to maximize results • Establishing your company as a knowledgeable thought leader in the industry on the topic addressed • Lead delivery within 24 hours • 12-month archive included • Additional services available upon request: digital file, transcription services, and pre-recording of presentation “I wanted to let you know you’ve done a great job with the live webinars. The prep, live events and post activities have all gone very smoothly. After having hosted a few webinars for us this year, I’m confident the overall management and event outcome will be successful. Thank you!” — Cognizant 904.278.0524 | www.sqe.com | sales@sqe.com 9
- 10. CONTENT SYNDICATION ALLOWS YOU TO TARGET EXACTLY THE TYPE OF LEADS YOU NEED. TARGETED FILTERS AND SAMPLE WHITE PAPER TOPICS INCLUDE: W H I T E P A P E R C O N T E N T S Y N D I C A T I O N Reach your target audience with the power of information. Our content syndication program allows you to use your existing white paper, case study, product download, or other asset for a unique lead generation program. Some key benefits to participating in these programs include: • Pre-campaign analysis to help you meet your sales lead goals • Customized lead filtering • Targeted marketing campaign to reach your target audience • Custom qualifying questions • Thought leadership • Promotion in white paper hotsheet emails • Purchase exactly the number of leads you need • Weekly delivery of the freshest leads FILTERS POPULAR WHITE PAPER TOPICS • Geography • Job Function • Job Title • Company Size *Filters have a nominal fee • Agile Development • Change Management • Configuration Management • Process Improvement • Project Management • Requirements • Software Development • Software Testing L E A D G E N E R A T I O N 904.278.0524 | www.sqe.com | sales@sqe.com 10
- 11. I N T E R V I E W S S U R V E Y S T H O U G H T L E A D E R S H I P Creating valuable content is the name of the game these days. But, it takes time to write and edit top-quality, polished pieces. Let us do the work—in a written or video format that’s SEO- friendly! Your company’s subject matter expert works with an experienced TechWell editor to create a 10–15 minute video interview or a complete written interview. All packages include promotion and marketing—basic and premium options available. Surveys are a proven and popular source of thought leadership and content marketing. TechWell has the audience and expertise to create a turnkey survey and content syndication strategy for you. INTERVIEW BENEFITS SURVEY BENEFITS • Gain reputation by partnering with a neutral 3rd party (TechWell) to conduct your interview • Interview is hosted on our website • Basic promotion includes social media mentions and newsletter exposure • Premium promotion includes a dedicated email blast • You receive the final copy for your use • Ask for complete details and pricing! • An editorial team to collaborate with on your list of questions • Your survey edited, executed, and compiled with results • Promotion of your survey to obtain a minimum number of respondents (to be determined) • An assembled report of findings • Exclusive rights of survey findings SURVEY:3 904.278.0524 | www.sqe.com | sales@sqe.com 11
- 12. DEMOGRAPHICS Test Quality Assurance . . . . . . . . . . 66% Software Development. . . . . . . . . . . . 14% Project and General Management. . . . 10% Business and Systems Analysis . . . . . . 6% Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4% Community Sponsorship • Listing as a community sponsor, with link to your website • BFA (Big Fat Ad 300x250) in rotation on home page • BFA Run of Site ad Priced per quarter JOB TITLE LEVEL GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION JOB FUNCTION PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES NORTH AMERICA: 58% 48% 5% 9% 38% Manager or Supervisor Director or VP C-Level Practitioner W E B S I T E SS T I C K Y M I N D S ASIA/PACIFIC: 25% EUROPE/MIDDLE EAST/AFRICA: 15% SOUTH CENTRAL AMERICA: 2% BFA AD COMMUNITY SPONSOR LISTING 904.278.0524 | www.sqe.com | sales@sqe.com 1212 StickyMinds is the web’s first and most popular interactive software testing community for professionals engaged in improving software quality throughout the development lifecycle. Become a community sponsor and get direct access to more than 255,000 users per year.
- 13. A T E C H W E L L C O M M U N I T Y A G I L E C O N N E C T I O N DEMOGRAPHICS Test Quality Assurance . . . . . . . . . . 44% Software Development. . . . . . . . . . . . 27% Project and General Management. . . . 14% Business and Systems Analysis . . . . . . 9% Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6% JOB TITLE LEVEL JOB FUNCTION 51% 5% 10% 34% Manager or Supervisor Director or VP C-Level Practitioner PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES W E B S I T E S Community Sponsorship • Listing as a community sponsor, with link to your website • BFA (Big Fat Ad 300x250) in rotation on home page • BFA Run of Site ad Priced per quarter GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION NORTH AMERICA: 72% ASIA/PACIFIC: 14% EUROPE/MIDDLE EAST/AFRICA: 12% SOUTH CENTRAL AMERICA: 2% BFA AD COMMUNITY SPONSOR LISTING 904.278.0524 | www.sqe.com | sales@sqe.com 13 Become a community sponsor on AgileConnection and get direct access to professionals wanting to stay up-to-date on agile tools, processes, and methods. AgileConnection offers how-to advice on the latest agile development principles, practices, and technologies through QA discussions, articles, interviews, presentations, and more. 13
- 14. C M C R O S S R O A D S DEMOGRAPHICS Software Development. . . . . . . . . . . . 41% Test Quality Assurance . . . . . . . . . . 25% Project and General Management. . . . 19% Business and Systems Analysis . . . . . . 6% Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9% JOB TITLE LEVEL JOB FUNCTION PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES W E B S I T E S Community Sponsorship • Listing as a community sponsor, with link to your website • BFA (Big Fat Ad 300x250) in rotation on home page • BFA Run of Site ad Priced per quarter 45% 6% 11% 38% Manager or Supervisor Director or VP C-Level Practitioner GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION NORTH AMERICA: 70% ASIA/PACIFIC: 13% EUROPE/MIDDLE EAST/AFRICA: 15% SOUTH CENTRAL AMERICA: 2% BFA AD COMMUNITY SPONSOR LISTING 904.278.0524 | www.sqe.com | sales@sqe.com 1414 CMCrossroads is the largest and most comprehensive developer community focused on configuration management and application lifecycle management. Featuring QA discussions, in-depth articles, interviews, and presentations, CM Crossroads provides members with answers on SCM, ALM, change management, DevOps, tools, and more. Get direct access to this established and well-engaged audience.
- 15. With three weekly newsletters reaching thousands of opt-in subscribers, advertisers can promote their offerings next to fresh content that’s delivered straight to our readers’ inboxes. N E W S L E T T E R S A T E C H W E L L C O M M U N I T Y E M A I L N E W S L E T T E R S TOPIC COVERAGE: TESTING TOPIC COVERAGE: AGILE TOPIC COVERAGE: CM/ALM SUBSCRIBERS: 16,000+ SUBSCRIBERS: 20,000+ SUBSCRIBERS: 6,500+ AD SPACE 904.278.0524 | www.sqe.com | sales@sqe.com 15
- 16. B E T T E R S O F T W A R E M A G A Z I N E Better Software is the highly respected digital magazine for software professionals who care about quality. Published bimonthly, each issue provides relevant, timely information to help our customers build better software. Within the pages of each issue you’ll find solutions to common management problems, coverage of emerging technologies, and more. Our readers benefit from subject matter experts and real-world case studies in the areas of testing, development, analysis, managing people and teams, business analysis, and tools and techniques. Benefits of advertising with Better Software magazine include: • Placement in an award-winning publication • Targeted base of loyal readers • Opportunities for positioning and brand awareness • Reach more than 50,000 subscribers • Full- and half-page ads available DEMOGRAPHICS Test Quality Assurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56% Software Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18% Project and General Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13% Business and Systems Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7% Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6% Test and Evaluation • Project Management • Design and Architecture • Development and Deployment • Measurement and Reporting • Process Improvement • Security • Business Analysis • Agile Methods • Configuration Management JOB TITLE LEVEL JOB FUNCTION TOPICS 38% 6% 10% 46% Manager or Supervisor Director or VP C-Level Practitioner BUILD A BETTERTEAM Understand individuals and improve the group DOWNTO DETAILS Estimating and Planning AgileTests BUILD A BETTERTEAM Understand individuals and improve the group DOWNTO DETAILS Estimating and Planning AgileTests July/August 2013 www.TechWell.com AGILE HIRINGTECHNIQUESUnconventional ways tointerview and hire great talent PREDICTINGPROJECT OUTCOMEUsing project patternsto achieve success September/October 2013 www.TechWell.com P U B L I C A T I O N S GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION NORTH AMERICA: 68% ASIA/PACIFIC: 17% EUROPE/MIDDLE EAST/AFRICA: 13% SOUTH CENTRAL AMERICA: 2% 904.278.0524 | www.sqe.com | sales@sqe.com 16