2020 Sponsor
Be smart.
Smart brands rule the day. Smart marketers gain valuable brand insight at BrandSmart 2020.
Now in its 18th year, BrandSmart is the longest-running conference of its kind in the country. We bring together noteworthy industry speakers, marketing decision-makers and future-forward brand associates looking to share proven tools, strategies and stories. Everyone associated with a brand has a stake in its success.
Be smart. Don’t miss BrandSmart 2020.
Sponsorship Packages
Platinum Sponsor – $10,000 SOLD OUT
- Sole sponsor of BrandSmart Awards with exclusive benefits:, luncheon sponsor, linked logo on award webpage for one year, logo overlaid on mainstage screen during the awards
- Banner ad in one pre- and one post-event email
- Company video (provided by sponsor) on BrandSmart webpage.
- 7 Social mentions on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and/or Instagram
- Linked logo on BrandSmart webpage
- Linked logo in dedicated, pre-event emails Approx. 8 emails sent Jan. to June, circulation 8,000
- 10 attendee passes for staff, clients or other guests – $245 value
- 1-minute video on event mainstage during lunch
- Logo in rotating overlay on main stage presentations
- Company materials can be shared in tote bag mailed directly to every attendee’s home address
- Hosted topic-focused discussion table, built-in to the agenda (25 minutes)
- Logo displayed on event reception page within Hopin and in looping slideshow that plays during event breaks
- Large virtual exhibitor booth with custom branding, video and built-in lead generation
- Event analytics report with referral source, turnout percentage, registration visits vs. conversions, connections made during event, city, device, etc.
Gold Sponsor – $5,000 SOLD OUT
- Company video (provided by sponsor) on BrandSmart webpage
- 5 social mentions on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and/or Instagram
- Linked logo on BrandSmart webpage
- Linked logo in dedicated, pre-event emails Approx. 8 emails sent Jan. to June, circulation 8,000
- 6 attendee passes for staff, clients or other guests – $245 value
- 1-minute video on event mainstage during morning or afternoon
- Logo in rotating overlay on main stage presentations
- Company materials can be shared in tote bag mailed directly to every attendee’s home address
- Hosted topic-focused discussion table, built-in to the agenda (25 minutes)
- Logo displayed on event reception page within Hopin and in looping slideshow that plays during event breaks
- Large virtual exhibitor booth with custom branding, video and built-in lead generation
- Event analytics report with referral source, turnout percentage, registration visits vs. conversions, connections made during event, city, device, etc.
Silver Sponsor – $3,000
- Company video (provided by sponsor) on BrandSmart webpage
- 2 social mentions on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and/or Instagram
- Linked logo on BrandSmart webpage
- Linked logo in dedicated, pre-event emails Approx. 8 emails sent Jan. to June, circulation 8,000
- 4 attendee passes for staff, clients or other guests – $245 value
- 15-second video of brand marketing tip played twice (once each day)
- Company materials can be shared in tote bag mailed directly to every attendee’s home address
- Hosted topic-focused discussion table, built-in to the agenda (25 minutes)
- Logo displayed on event reception page within Hopin and in looping slideshow that plays during event breaks
- Medium virtual exhibitor booth with custom branding, video and built-in lead generation
- Event analytics report with referral source, turnout percentage, registration visits vs. conversions, connections made during event, city, device, etc.
Bronze Sponsor – $1,500
- 1 social mention on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and/or Instagram
- Linked logo on BrandSmart webpage
- Linked logo in dedicated, pre-event emails Approx. 8 emails sent Jan. to June, circulation 8,000
- 2 attendee passes for staff, clients or other guests – $245 value
- 15-second video of brand marketing tip played once
- Company materials can be shared in tote bag mailed directly to every attendee’s home address
- Hosted topic-focused discussion table, built-in to the agenda (25 minutes)
- Logo displayed on event reception page within Hopin and in looping slideshow that plays during event breaks
- Small virtual exhibitor booth with custom branding, video and built-in lead generation
- Event analytics report with referral source, turnout percentage, registration visits vs. conversions, connections made during event, city, device, etc.
A La Carte Opportunities
Tote Bag Insert – $1,000
We’ll place your small branded items in the branded tote every attendee gets mailed to their home before the conference begins. (Think more tchotchkes than sell sheets.)
Refreshment Break – $2,000 SOLD OUT
- Linked logo on BrandSmart webpage
- Linked logo in dedicated, pre-event emails Approx. 8 emails sent Jan. to June, circulation 8,000
- 1 social mention Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram
- 2 attendee passes – $245 value
- Company materials can be shared in tote bag mailed directly to every attendee’s home address
- Hosted topic-focused discussion table (25 minutes)
- Logo displayed on event reception page within Hopin and in looping slideshow that plays during event breaks
- Small virtual exhibitor booth with custom branding, video and built-in lead generation
- Logo or name (as format permits) on all agenda listings
- Logo overlay on mainstage screen during the cocktail reception
Lanyards – $5,000 SOLD OUT
- Linked logo on BrandSmart webpage
- Linked logo in dedicated, pre-event emails Approx. 8 emails sent Jan. to June, circulation 8,000
- 6 social mentions Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and/or Instagram
- 4 attendee passes – $245 value
- Company materials can be shared in tote bag mailed directly to every attendee’s home address
- Hosted topic-focused discussion table (25 minutes)
- Logo displayed on event reception page within Hopin and in looping slideshow that plays during event breaks
- Large virtual exhibitor booth with custom branding, video and built-in lead generation
- Sole sponsor of virtual scavenger hunt, coordinated with AMA Chicago and 1-minute video on event mainstage
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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