Sponsor 2022

Make a smart shift.

Despite the challenges, the future is bright. In this make-or-break moment, inspiration, insight and smart strategy will catapult us to success. BrandSmart is here to help. 

BrandSmart 2022 will be the 20th annual event, making it the longest-running brand marketing conference in the country. BrandSmart brings together noteworthy speakers and future-forward brand marketers—a who’s who of decision-makers and influencers—to share proven tools, smart ideas and inspiring stories.

Our Audience

BrandSmart draws 400 attendees each year, the majority of whom hail from the Midwest (Chicagoland, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan). Their employers are a near-even split between agencies and brands.

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Platinum Sponsor – $10,000

Platinum

Online Presence

  • Your :60 video on BrandSmart webpage and social post
  • Linked logo on event page and emails
  • Inclusion of content download or special offer in event email
  • 2 banner ads in AMA Chicago emails
  • $99 job postings ($150 value)
  • Provide testimonial for use across AMA Chicago’s networks
Platinum

Event Presence

  • Exhibit booth
  • 8 tickets for employees or clients
  • Logo on attendee tote bag, materials inside
  • Hosted lunch table
Platinum

Awards OR Speaker

BrandSmart Awards Sponsorship

  • Your :60 video before award presentation
  • Linked logo on awards page and emails starting day of BrandSmart

OR

Speaker Sponsorship 

  • Sponsor 1, 20-minute mainstage speaker
  • Your :60 video before speaker
  • Recording of the presentation for your distribution
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Gold Sponsor – $5,000

Gold

Online Presence

  • Your :60 video on BrandSmart webpage and social post
  • Linked logo on event page and emails
  • Inclusion of content download or special offer in event email
  • $99 job postings ($150 value)
  • Provide testimonial for use across AMA Chicago’s networks
Gold

Event Presence

  • Sponsor 1, 10-minute mainstage speaker
  • Your :60 video shown before the speaker
  • Exhibit booth
  • 4 tickets for employees or clients
  • Logo on attendee tote bag, materials inside
  • Hosted lunch table
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Silver Sponsor – $3,000

Silver

Online Presence

  • Your :30 video on BrandSmart webpage and a social post
  • Linked logo on event page and emails
  • Inclusion of content download or special offer in event email
  • $99 job postings ($150 value)
  • Provide testimonial for use across AMA Chicago’s networks
Silver

Event Presence

  • Your :30 video shown before a speaker
  • Exhibit booth
  • 2 tickets for employees or clients
  • Materials in attendee tote bag
  • Hosted lunch table
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Secure your sponsorship

Ready to reach top marketers in the Midwest at the longest-running brand conference in the country? Contact us now to get started.

Contact Chris McGuire: chris.m@mcguffincg.com

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