June 18, 2013

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For further information, please contact Tom Keefe, Sponsorship Director, sponsorship@iabcchicago.com

Become a sponsor of IABC/Chicago! The sponsorship levels are:

  • Event Sponsorships
  • Annual Sponsorships
  • e-update Advertisements
  • In-Kind Sponsorships

Event Sponsorships

Professional Development Meetings – $500 (exclusive single-meeting sponsorships)

IABC/Chicago holds professional development meetings during the program year bringing in speakers to discuss relevant topics of interest to communicators. Meetings are generally held during lunchtime and typically occur on the third Wednesday of each month at Maggiano’s on Clark Street in Chicago. On occasion, meetings are held at suburban locations and in the morning or evening. Average attendance is 35-60 people. See Events for the program information, schedules, times and locations. Meeting sponsorship includes:

  • Introduction by event host at meeting (sponsor may provide key messages, pre-approved by IABC/Chicago).
  • Brief (two-three minute) company spotlight by sponsor representative or event host at meeting.
  • Name/logo on 2-3 e-mail newsletters (e-update) and on web site promoting the event.
  • Two complementary event admissions ($60-$100 value) to be used during the current IABC/Chicago program year).
  • Right to distribute promotional material (cards, brochures, fliers, etc.) at each place setting and at sponsor-only table.
  • One-time opportunity to purchase IABC/Chicago mailing labels ($300 additional charge).

Networking Session – $250 (two available for each networking event) IABC/Chicago holds city and suburban networking events to bring communicators together to share best practices and job leads, find mentors, or mingle with the top movers, shakers and buyers in the Chicago communication community. Sponsorship includes:

  • Introduction by event host at event (sponsor may provide key messages, pre-approved by IABC/Chicago).
  • Brief (1-2 minute) company spotlight by sponsor representative or event host at meeting.
  • Name/logo on 2-3 e-mail newsletters (e-update) and on Web site promoting the event.
  • One complimentary event admission to be used during the current IABC/Chicago program year.
  • Right to distribute promotional material (cards, brochures, fliers, etc.) at the networking information table.

Bronze Quill Awards – $1,500

Each year, IABC/Chicago celebrates the winners of the Bronze Quill Awards. Recognized as the best communication work from among Chicago-area communicators, recipients, colleagues and management, as well as communicators from throughout the area gather to get and share ideas, network with the best and hear from a guest speaker pertinent information about our industry. Sponsorship includes:

  • Name on all event literature, banners, web site and e-update promotions
  • Distribution of promotional material at all seats.
  • Booth or small table.
  • Two admissions to award event or two complimentary award entries (fees waived).
  • Introduction (including pre-approved company statement) and recognition at event.

Annual Sponsors

Platinum – $3,000 (Limit 2)

  • One complimentary IABC/Chicago membership ($332 value).
  • Presence on IABC/Chicago signage at every IABC/Chicago event.
  • Company logo throughout IABC/Chicago web site with link to sponsor site.
  • Sponsor recognition, including logo, on all e-update electronic newsletters distributed 2-3 times per month (with the exception of July and August).
  • Introduction and recognition at all IABC/Chicago events by IABC/Chicago President, Professional Development Director or Board member (sponsor may provide key messages).
  • Four complimentary professional development lunch meeting registrations ($120-$200 value).
  • Four complimentary admission to all (including members only) networking sessions–with the opportunity to mingle with the top movers, shakers and buyers in the Chicago communication community.
  • Opportunity to distribute promotional material (cards, brochures, fliers, etc.) at sponsor-only table at all IABC/Chicago events.
  • IABC accreditation application fee ($320 value) for someone in the sponsor’s organization (must be an IABC member to apply for accreditation).
  • Discounted IABC/Chicago member rate to attend IABC/Chicago educational events and networking functions for one designated representative from your company.
  • One-time use of IABC/Chicago mailing list at no charge ($300 value).

Gold – $1,500

  • Company logo on IABC/Chicago Web site (homepage and sponsorship page) and link to company site.
  • Introduction and recognition at all IABC/Chicago events by IABC/Chicago President, Professional Development Director or Board member.
  • Two complimentary IABC/Chicago professional development meeting admissions ($60-$100 value), to be used during current IABC/Chicago program year.
  • Two complimentary admissions to all (including members-only) IABC/Chicago networking sessions during the current program year–with the opportunity to mingle with the top movers, shakers, and buyers in the Chicago communication community.
  • Discounted IABC/Chicago member rates to attend IABC educational events and networking functions for one designated representative from your company.
  • Opportunity to distribute promotional material (cards, brochures, flyers, etc.) at sponsor-only table at all IABC/Chicago events during the program year, with the exception of the Bronze Quill Awards event.
  • One-time use of IABC/Chicago mailing list ($300 value).
  • Sponsor recognition, including logo, on all e-updates electronic newsletters distributed 2-3 times per month (with the exception of July and August).

Silver – $750

  • Two free IABC/Chicago professional development lunch meeting admissions during the current program year ($60-$100 value).
  • Company logo on IABC/Chicago web site sponsorship page and link to company site.
  • One complimentary admission to all (including members-only) IABC/Chicago networking sessions during the current program year–with the opportunity to mingle with the top movers, shakers and buyers in the Chicago communication community.
  • Introduction and recognition at luncheon events by IABC/Chicago President, Professional Development Director or Board member.
  • Sponsor recognition, including logo, on all e-update electronic newsletters distributed 2-3 times per month (with the exception of July and August).
  • Right to distribute promotional material (cards, brochures, fliers, etc.) at sponsor-only table at all IABC/Chicago events during the program year.
  • One-time opportunity to purchase IABC mailing list (for a fee).

e-update Advertisements – $100 per ad

Take advantage of the opportunity to place a small, pre-approved (by IABC/Chicago) advertisement on one or more of our electronic newsletters that go out to our Chicago members and broader distribution 2-3 times per month.

In-Kind Sponsors

IABC/Chicago benefits greatly from in-kind donations and is pleased to give sponsors credit in meaningful ways on our web site, at meetings and on relevant program material.

Photographers
Take photographs at our monthly professional development lunch meetings, networking and award meetings and other special events. Pictures are typically posted on our Web site and used to promote events through social media.

Printers
Donate your services to help us produce printed material, invitations, award “calls to entry,” award event program, and a variety of other material.

Designers
Donate your services to help us design printed material, invitations, award “calls to entry,” award event program, and a variety of other material.

Audio Visual
Help us make our meetings more affordable by loaning or donating A/V equipment and/or services at monthly lunch, networking, award meetings and other events, as needed.

Mailing Sponsor
Help us defray mailing expenses of Bronze Quill Award announcements, invitations and other special mailings

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