Media Lounge Happy Hour (Sponsorship Fee: $4,001.50)

MEDIA LOUNGE HAPPY HOUR: $3775 Sponsorship Fee + $226.5 Sustainability Fee

MEDIA, COCKTAILS, MINGLE

Activate a happy hour in the media lounge, exclusively set aside for all TOTC media attendees to work, relax, and recharge. This opportunity introduces brands, products, or initiatives to multiple media outlets in one easy-to-activate happy hour. Time slots are available Monday through Thursday, from 1:30 - 3:00 pm. The lounge’s built-in bar offers a simple setup with the opportunity for signage and minimal branding. No additional build-out or attaching decor is allowed.

Media Lounge Happy Hour Sponsorship Includes: 

• Listed on TOTC Official Schedule
• Included on Daily Schedule Signage
• Opportunity to influence and network with TOTC Media Partners
• Minimum 15-20 images provided by TOTCF Photography Team

Logistics:

• 1 hour load in
• 30 minute load out time

Included Supplies

• TOTC 5 oz. biodegradable cups (as many as needed)
• Cocktail napkins
• Kold Draft and Regular Ice
• 2 bus tubs
• Trash Receptacle and Clean Up at the end of the event
• Recycling Receptacle

FINE PRINT

• A TOTC Tasting Room Wristband is required for admittance to Activation.
• All Tasting Room activations are responsible for the underwriting of the spirits they order, and they must be ordered through the Foundation.
• Following May 26th, 2025, all confirmed partnerships will incur a 5% expedition fee (included in the total at checkout), and payment is required in full by credit card.
• A 10% deposit based on the Total Sponsorship Fee listed above is due in order to secure your sponsorship. Tales of the Cocktail Foundation will follow up for the remaining balance due.
• Should you want any snacks or food for this event, you must order through The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.
• AV needs can be ordered through The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans.
• Any logo, event title, or participating brand submitted after June 20th may not be included in promotions & marketing.

The following items are not included in the package:

 STAFFING

• Sponsor is responsible for securing labor for load-in, event execution, and load-out
• All staff serving or preparing cocktails at the event must hold a ServSafe certification

SUPPLIES & SAMPLING

• Any additional buildout, decor, signage, etc.
• Sponsor is responsible for all cocktail batching, prep, or storage/refrigeration needs
• All alcoholic products must be ordered through the TOTC liquor license and distributed in Louisiana