Sponsorship

The IABC connect2comms Conference is your opportunity to promote your brand to potential attendees and speakers from the U.S., Caribbean, Latin America, Canada and Europe, providing your company true geographic exposure!

IABC’s Southern Region has 24 chapters in 13 U.S. states, the Caribbean and Latin America, encompassing some of the top U.S. markets such as Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Orlando and Phoenix.

The conference typically draws mid-to-senior level professionals in some of the most prestigious firms in the U.S. IABC members hold positions of influence — and have spending power. Employed in more than half the Fortune 500 companies and in 90 of the Fortune 100 companies, 35% hold one of the following titles:  CEO, President, Officer, Partner, Vice President, Managing Director, Director, Practice Leader or Principal.

What people are saying:

“Such a positive atmosphere!”

Benefits of IABC connect2comms Sponsorship:

• Increase awareness of your brand, product and/or service with the best communicators from coast to coast, and beyond

• Reach your target audience of decision-makers and influencers

• Create an experience for your brand

• Differentiate yourself from your competition

• Showcase community involvement

• Connect with the only global brand for communicators

Questions about a 2020 connect2comms sponsorship or interested in creating a custom sponsor opportunity? Contact Stacy Wilson at connect2commsSponsors@gmail.com.

Sponsorship Levels

Presenting – $10,000 (exclusive)

• Prime logo placement as Presenting sponsor in all electronic, web and print communication
• Prime placement on connect2comms website with sponsor profile page and link to sponsor’s website
• Logo placement on email blasts and mention on IABC Southern Region social channels
• Logo highlighted in connect2comms mobile APP
• Product sampling opportunity
• Spokesperson introduces opening keynote speaker with a two-minute sponsor pitch
• Option to place a gift or company literature on chairs for attendees at opening keynote
• Exhibit booth option
• Exclusive Sponsor Reception with conference attendees
• Back cover ad in Silver Quill program
• Opportunity to provide promo item for connect2comms bag
• Five complimentary full-conference registrations – a $3,875 value, providing access to all conference and networking events for five people

Platinum – $7,500

• Listed as Platinum sponsor in all electronic, web and print communication
• Prime logo placement on connect2comms website with sponsor profile and link to sponsor’s website
• Logo placement on email blasts and mention on IABC Southern Region social channels
• Logo highlighted in connect2comms mobile APP
• Product sampling opportunity
• Spokesperson introduces afternoon keynote speaker with a two-minute sponsor pitch
• Exhibit booth option
• Exclusive Sponsor Reception with conference attendees
• Full-page ad in Silver Quill program
• Opportunity to provide promo item for connect2comms bag
• Four complimentary full-conference registrations – a $3,100 value, providing access to all conference and networking events for four people

Gold – $5,000

• Listed as Gold sponsor in all electronic, web and print communication
• Placement on connect2comms website with link to sponsor’s website and a short profile
• Logo placement on email blasts and mention on IABC Southern Region social channels
• Logo highlighted in connect2comms mobile APP
• Spokesperson makes general session speaker introduction with a two-minute sponsor pitch
• Exhibit booth option
• Exclusive Sponsor Reception with conference attendees
• Half-page ad in Silver Quill program
• Opportunity to provide promo item for connect2comms bag
• Three complimentary full-conference registrations – a $2,325 value, providing access to all conference and networking events for three people

Silver – $3,000

• Listed as Silver sponsor in all electronic, web and print communication
• Placement on connect2comms website with link to sponsor’s website and a short profile
• Logo placement on email blasts and mention on IABC Southern Region social channels
• Logo highlighted in connect2comms mobile APP
• Spokesperson makes introduction at one breakout session
• Exhibit booth option
• Exclusive Sponsor Reception with conference attendees
• Quarter-page ad in Silver Quill program
• Opportunity to provide promo item for connect2comms bag
• Two complimentary full-conference registration – a $1,550 value, providing access to all conference and networking events for two people

Bronze – $1,000

• Listed as Bronze sponsor in all electronic, web and print communication
• Placement on connect2comms website
• Logo placement on email blasts
• Logo in connect2comms mobile APP
• Exhibit booth option
• Exclusive Sponsor Reception with conference attendees
• One complimentary Thursday-only registration – a $450 value including Silver Quill Luncheon

Friend of IABC connect2comms – $500

• Listed as Friend sponsor in all electronic, web and print communication
• Logo placement on connect2comms website
• Logo placement on email blasts
• Logo in connect2comms mobile APP

Opening Reception – $3,500 (exclusive)

• Listed as Opening Reception sponsor in all electronic, web and print communication
• Placement on connect2comms website with link to sponsor’s website
• Logo placement on email blasts and mention on IABC Southern Region social channels
• Logo highlighted in connect2comms mobile APP
• Exclusive signage opportunity at reception
• Spokesperson makes welcome remarks at reception with a two-minute sponsor pitch
• Half-page ad in Silver Quill program
• Opportunity to provide promo item for connect2comms bag
• Five complimentary opening reception tickets and one full-conference registration – a $1,175 value providing access to the opening reception for five and all conference and networking events for one person

Silver Quill Luncheon – $3,500 (exclusive)

• Listed as Silver Quill Luncheon sponsor in all electronic, web and print communication
• Placement on connect2comms website with link to sponsor’s website
• Logo placement on email blasts and mention on IABC Southern Region social channels
• Logo highlighted in connect2comms mobile APP
• Exclusive signage opportunity at luncheon
• Spokesperson makes introduction at luncheon
• Half-page ad in Silver Quill program
• Opportunity to provide promo item for connect2comms bag
• Front row complimentary table at luncheon and one full-conference registration – a $1,425 value with a sponsor table for eight and all conference and networking events for one person

Lanyard – $1,500 (exclusive)

• Listed as Lanyard sponsor in all electronic, web and print communication
• Placement on connect2comms website with link to sponsor’s website
• Logo placement on email blasts and mention on IABC Southern Region social channels
• Logo highlighted in connect2comms mobile APP
• Logo imprinted on all conference lanyards
• One complimentary full-conference registration – a $775 value, providing access to all conference and networking events for one person

Gift Bag – $1,500 (exclusive)

• Listed as Gift Bag sponsor in all electronic, web and print communication
• Placement on connect2comms website with link to sponsor’s website
• Logo placement on email blasts and mention on IABC Southern Region social channels
• Logo highlighted in connect2comms mobile APP
• Logo imprinted on all conference gift bags
• One complimentary full-conference registration – a $775 value, providing access to all conference and networking events for one person