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Sponsorship opportunities

Advertising Opportunities Opportunities abound for you to advertise to the convention participants and beyond! For a list of advertising opportunities and rates, follow this link.

The Society of Professional Journalists National Convention attracts nearly 1,000 journalists each year. The purpose of the convention is to provide professional development and training for journalists in all stages of their careers. It also serves as a tremendous opportunity for journalists to network and share ideas.

By joining with SPJ, you are sending the message to journalists across the nation that you share the Society’s mission to improve and protect journalism.

Based upon their level of sponsorship, companies receive high visibility throughout the convention.

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Convention-wide Sponsorship

Sponsor disclosure policy | Non-media company policy

The following sponsorship levels are available:

Platinum Level ($50,000)
— Eight complimentary convention registrations
— Table at the meal event of your choice
— Booth space at the Journalism Expo trade show
— Banner in convention registration area
— Sponsor logo printed on the convention tote bag
— Insertion of flyers or promotional items into convention tote bag
— Sponsorship acknowledgement in all convention mailings & on SPJ’s Web site
— Booth space at the Journalism Expo trade show

Gold Level ($25,000)
— Six complimentary convention registrations
— Insertion of flyers or promotional items into convention tote bag
— Sponsorship acknowledgement in all convention mailings & SPJ’s Web site
— Booth space at the Journalism Expo trade show

Silver Level ($15,000)
— Four complimentary convention registrations
— Insertion of flyers or promotional items into convention tote bag
— Sponsorship acknowledgement in all convention mailings & SPJ’s Web site
— Booth space at the Journalism Expo trade show

Bronze Level ($10,000)
— Two complimentary convention registrations
— Recognition in convention program
— Insertion of flyers or promotional items into convention tote bag
— Sponsorship acknowledgement in all convention mailings & SPJ’s Web site
— Booth space at the Journalism Expo trade show

Patron Level ($5,000)
— One complimentary convention registration
— Recognition in convention program
— Insertion of flyers or promotional items into convention tote bag
— Sponsorship acknowledgement in all convention mailings & SPJ’s Web site

Friend Level ($2,500)
— Recognition in convention program
— Insertion of flyers or promotional items into convention tote bag
— Sponsorship acknowledgement in all convention mailings & SPJ’s Web site

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Journalism Expo | $15,000

Be the sole supporter of the Journalism Expo, the convention's trade show, an area all participants visit. The following benefits are included in being the supporter of the convention's tradeshow, Journalism Expo:

— Four complimentary convention registrations
— Banner with company name and logo in the Journalism Expo area
— Insertion of flyers or promotional items into convention tote bag
— Acknowledgement in all convention mailings and on SPJ's Web site
— Booth space at the Journalism Expo trade show

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Meal Event Sponsorship Opportunities | $10,000 each

Welcome to Las Vegas
As the official convention kick-off event, this is the prime opportunity for all convention attendees to network and get to know the host city. The opening night event typically takes place at a popular city attraction and sets the tone for the rest of the convention.

Mark of Excellence Awards Luncheon
The annual Mark of Excellence Luncheon celebrates and recognizes the nation’s best and brightest in all facets of collegiate journalism.

President's Installation Banquet
The closing event of the national convention honors the incoming president of The Society and recognizes the accomplishments of SPJ’s professional chapters.

The following benefits are included in sponsoring a convention meal event:
— Six complimentary convention registrations
— Complimentary table for 10 at the function you sponsor
— Banquet entrance signs with sponsor name/logo
— Insertion of flyers or promotional items into convention tote bag
— Sponsorship acknowledgement in all convention mailings & SPJ’s Web site

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Convention Coffee Break Sponsorship Opportunities | $5,000 each

Two coffee breaks will occur near the registration area. Your company will provide a relaxing atmosphere where all attendees will visit.

The following benefits are included in sponsoring a convention coffee break:
— One complimentary convention registration
— Recognition in convention program
— Insertion of flyers or promotional items into convention tote bag
— Sponsorship acknowledgement in all convention mailings & SPJ’s Web site

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College Student Underwriting | $7,500 each

By underwriting the cost for college students drawn from around the country to work as interns on the convention’s daily newspaper, your company receives an ad every day in The Working Press as well as other visible benefits.

This in-kind gift of prepress and printing services will be visible to all convention attendees. The Working Press relies on this sponsorship to make the paper happen.

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Technology Sponsorship Opportunities | $7,500 each

All convention attendees will be able to check e-mail and surf the Web using kiosks made possible by your sponsorship. The computer kiosks will be surrounded by your company’s signage located in the registration area.

The following benefits are included in being the technology sponsor:
— Two complimentary convention registrations
— Recognition in convention program
— Insertion of flyers or promotional items into convention tote bag
— Sponsorship acknowledgement in all convention mailings & SPJ’s Web site

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Questions about the SPJ National Convention?
Call 317/927-8000 or send an e-mail to convention@spj.org.

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