Sponsor Opportunities

Sponsorships are a great way to get in front of this elite group of B-to-B Marketers. Throughout the year, companies donate people, materials, and money in order to further the mission of the organization. Through their donations, they demonstrate a commitment to Chicago's business-to-business marketing community. Please review options below.

For more details, please contact Marla Schrager, marla.schrager@bmachicago.org, 312-943-8040.

Chapter Sponsorship

Benefits include (but are not limited to):

Sponsorship acknowledgement on BMA website (rotating), mobile website and iPhone app
Sponsor directory placement
Sponsorship acknowledgement on integrated marketing including BMAIL sent multiple times per month to our members and prospects (approximately 6,500)
On-Site Signage in print and/or digital format at all BMA events except CMO Member Dinners
Three seats at each of the luncheons for you or your clients/prospects with one of those seats able to be used at the speaker’s table
Four seats at each of the breakfasts for you or your clients/prospects
Two tables of 10 at two different luncheons during the season
One seat at each CMO dinner
One seat at each Member dinner
Two tickets to the Tower Awards ceremony
Two tickets to the Windy City Biz Bash
Company branding included on print promotions for luncheon series
QR code linked to your choice of URL featured at three luncheons
Ability to work on featured programs and presenters as relevant to the B-to-B marketplace
Special consideration for access to speakers upon request when possible
Four introductions to LinkedIn target marketers that you determine
Email distribution list twice a year

Cost: $18,000

Marketing Innovator Luncheon Series

High-level presentations by leading B-to-B marketing practitioners

Benefits include (but are not limited to):

Sponsorship acknowledgement on BMA website (rotating)
Sponsor directory placement
Sponsorship acknowledgement on integrated marketing including BMAIL sent multiple times per month to our members and prospects (approximately 6,500)
On-Site Signage in print and/or digital format
Three seats at each of the luncheons for you or your clients/prospects with one of those seats able to be used at the speaker’s table
Company branding included on print promotions for luncheon series
QR code table featured at 4-7 luncheons
Ability to work on featured programs and presenters as relevant to the B-to-B marketplace
Special consideration for access to speakers upon request when possible
Monthly Attendee lists upon request

Cost: $6,500

Breakfast Seminar Series

Interactive seminars on best practices in b-to-b marketing communications

Benefits include (but are not limited to):

Sponsorship acknowledgement on BMA website (rotating)
Sponsor directory placement
Sponsorship acknowledgement on integrated marketing including BMAIL sent multiple times per month to our members and prospects (approximately 6,500)
On-Site Signage in print and/or digital format
Four seats at each of the breakfasts for you or your clients/prospects
Ability to work on featured programs and presenters as relevant to the B-to-B marketplace
Special consideration for access to speakers upon request when possible
Monthly Attendee lists upon request

Cost: $5,000

Member & CMO Dinners

Monthly member dinners held in Chicago or suburbs hosted by BMA board members

CMO/Speaker dinners held in Chicago with luncheon speakers, board members and other senior level marketers

Benefits include (but are not limited to):

Sponsorship acknowledgement on BMA website (rotating)
Sponsor directory placement
Sponsorship acknowledgement on all dinner invitations sent multiple times per year to our members and prospects (approximately 6,500) and on targeted email invitations
Introductions to board hosts and senior marketers
One seat for you and a corporate guest at each event
Ability to introduce yourself and company in intimate setting
Email distribution list twice a year (material must be BMA approved)
Opportunity to distribute material to our members once a year by mail

Cost:

Member Dinner: $1,000 per dinner

CMO Dinner: $1,500 per dinner

Full series sponsorship recommended

Young Professionals Events

Events focused on marketers aged 30 and younger

Benefits include (but are not limited to):

Sponsor directory placement
Sponsorship acknowledgement on integrated marketing including BMAIL sent multiple times per month to our members and prospects (approximately 6,500)
On-Site Signage in print and/or digital format
Three tickets to each event
Branded presence at each event
Branded table at each of the 9 luncheons and one seat to use as you wish
Branded presence at five Young Professional events, including a public thank you, and the possibility of an "emcee" role

Cost: $5,000

Tower Awards

Annual Creative Competition Gala and Ceremony

Benefits include (but are not limited to):

Sponsorship acknowledgement on BMA website homepage (rotating)
Sponsor directory placement
Sponsorship acknowledgement on integrated marketing including BMAIL sent multiple times per month to our members and prospects (approximately 6,500)
On-Site Signage in print and/or digital format
Four Tickets to Gala/Ceremony
Attendee list
Ad placement in leading publications such as The Wall Street Journal, BtoB Magazine

Cost: $5,500

Fuel Keynote and High-tech Expo

Harper Reed Keynote Sponsor: $5,000

Benefits include (but are not limited to):

Personal introduction to Harper Reed
Company name in all media relations
Company logo on invitations, web pages, electronic marketing, promotions
Customized web page w/ information about your company
BMA iPhone banner ad – 30 day rotation
Social media mentions
Recognition at May 2nd BMA luncheon
Four event tickets

Event Sponsor: $5,000 (three available)

Benefits include (but are not limited to):

Booth space at expo
Company name in all media relations
Company logo on invitations, web pages, electronic marketing, promotions
Customized web page w/ information about your company
BMA iPhone banner ad – 30 day rotation
Social media mentions
Recognition at May 2nd BMA luncheon
Four event tickets

Exhibitor Booth Space: $3,000 (14 available)

Benefits include (but are not limited to):

6 x 10 Booth space at expo
Customized web page w/information about your company
Social media mentions
Recognition at May 2nd BMA luncheon
Two full event tickets and one exhibitor booth representative

Special Sponsors:

Bar Sponsorship: $1,750 (two available)
Music Sponsorship: $1,000
AV Sponsorship: $1,000
Coat/Bag Check: $1,000

Click here for more details or contact Marla Schrager for more information.

Website Advertising Rates

Page Options Placement*	Price Per 3 Months	Price Per 6 Months	Price Per 12 Months
About Us	$400	$700	$1200
Events	$600	$1000	$1800
Resources	$400	$700	$1200
Membership	$600	$1000	$1800
Sponsorship	$300	$500	$800
Contact Us	$500	$800	$1400

*Pages include main page listed above and all sub-pages under that category (listed on left side of page). There is a maximum of three ads available at any one time. Space reserved on first-come, first-serve basis. Full payment and artwork due 15 days prior to ad run date. Ads posted the 1^st and 15^th of the month.

Advertisement Requirements

Format: GIF or JPEG

Your ad will be hyperlinked to your company’s website (or link of your choice)

Overall Ad Size: Right Side Banner - 200 wide X 150 high

File Size: No larger than 150 KB

To secure sponsorship or advertising, please contact Marla Schrager, marla.schrager@bmachicago.org, 312-943-8040.