American Marketing Association : About Us : Sponsorship

Sponsorship

Without a doubt, the best way to reach Lincoln area marketing executives is through the Lincoln American Marketing Association. In addition, Lincoln AMA offers marketing education and networking opportunities to local business professionals. We believe effective marketing requires the understanding and integration of marketing – from research to communications, pricing to e-marketing. AMA covers it all.

A special thank you to our Sponsors:

About Lincoln AMA

Lincoln AMA serves more than 125 members and hundreds of non-member marketing professionals in the Lincoln area. Since being named Chapter of the Year in 2006-2007, runner-up in Overall Chapter Excellence in 2005-2006, Best in Class in 2002-2003 and Turn Around Chapter of the Year in 2001-2002, Lincoln AMA has succeeded in all aspects of chapter management. Lincoln AMA consistently holds a place on the International AMA Honor Roll.

Lincoln AMA serves:
- Practitioners at all career levels and business/industry environments
- Educators
- Students
- Service and product providers
Gain Access to High-Level Decision Makers
Our members are seasoned professionals who have worked their way to upper management within their organizations. Lincoln AMA will allow you to reach buying decision makers.
Reach Beyond Our Immediate Membership
Lincoln AMA attracts many non-members to our events each year. Our chapter often hosts joint programs with other local organizations, thus your company's exposure would reach well beyond the Lincoln AMA membership itself.

Whether you are looking to promote your products and services, recruit top-notch talent or enhance your image/visibility within the local business community, your investment in Lincoln AMA connects you with a valuable niche market.

The Lincoln AMA sponsorship levels are:

Platinum Sponsor: $1,000+

Benefits:
- Live mentions at all events
- Opportunity to give a 5 to 10 minute presentation at one event
- Company logo on programs and PowerPoint presentations at all meetings
- Opportunity to distribute promotional materials at each table prior to one designated event & Prism Awards
- Opportunity to set up a table display at the designated event
- Company name and website link on webpage referring to the same designated event
- Company mention on all promotional materials
- Twelve complimentary lunch passes
- Company logo and website link on sponsorship webpage
- Option to contribute monthly to the “Ask the Expert” webpage
- Opportunity to offer a drawing for those in attendance through collection of members’ business cards
- Complimentary job board listings on our website

Platinum Sponsorship

Gold Sponsor: $500

Options:
- Co-sponsor a monthly luncheon meeting
- Co-sponsor the Prism Awards – The Prism Awards presentation is set for Thursday, May 15th, 2008 during a monthly luncheon meeting. Companies vie for the opportunity to showcase their best creativity and are honored for their hard work.
Benefits:
- Live mentions at sponsored event (lunch meeting, Prism Awards, special presentation)
- Company logo on programs and PowerPoint presentations at all meetings
- Opportunity to distribute promotional materials at each table prior to sponsored event
- Company mention on all promotional materials
- Company name and website link on sponsorship and event webpage
- Link to sponsor’s website included in email communication related to luncheon/event
- Opportunity to offer a drawing for those in attendance through collection of members’ business cards
- Two complimentary seats at the sponsored event
- Option to contribute to the “Ask the Expert” webpage the month of the event
- Complimentary job board listings on our website

Gold Sponsorship

Silver Sponsor: $250

Options:
- Co-sponsor Brand Camp –Brand Camp offers a unique opportunity to reach members of the non-profit community. Several levels of sponsorship are available and boast benefits ranging from booth space and networking, to inclusion in publicity materials and website presence.
- Sponsor a Special Event – Networking event, open house at your business, perhaps an event for small businesses, etc.
- Sponsor a Special Interest Group – Over the past year, Java Talk, a gathering of non-profit professionals, and a Marketing Research SIG have proved especially insightful and beneficial to those in attendance. Last year we started a Medical and B2B SIG which we expect to expand greatly this year.
- In-Kind Contribution – Communication is key to any successful organization. Needs include: audio visual equipment for monthly meetings, advertising specialties, printing and direct mail.
Benefits:
- Company mention at sponsored event
- Company logo on programs and PowerPoint presentation at all meetings
- Company name and website link on event and AMA sponsorship webpage
- Opportunity to distribute promotional materials at each table prior to sponsored event
- Opportunity to offer a drawing for those in attendance through collection of members’ business cards

Silver Sponsorship

Bronze Sponsor - $100

Benefits:
- Company logo on PowerPoint presentation at one meeting
- Verbal recognition at one meeting
- Company name and website link on sponsorship webpage

Bronze Sponsorship

If you are interested in tailoring a package more specifically to your business, please contact Megan McFarlin, sponsorship chair, at 486-3200 or mmcfarlin@thoughtdistrict.com.

Thank you for your consideration!

If your company is interested in supporting Lincoln AMA, please submit the following information and a member of our Sponsorship Team will contact you promptly.


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