AAF Des Moines holds over 14 events every year that attract smart, talented professionals in the Des Moines area that could potentially be your next client, employee or expert resource. By becoming a sponsor, you will not only demonstrate your commitment to the advertising industry, but you will also receive insurmountable recognition and exposure to our membership and the Des Moines community. What better way to promote your company?

Read about our sponsorship opportunities and start increasing your visibility today with AAF Des Moines. If you have questions or other ideas for sponsorships, email our Sponsorship Director at sponsorship@aafdsm.com.

Luncheon Sponsorships

AAF Des Moines holds a total of 11 monthly luncheons throughout the year bringing in relevant speakers covering many topics within the advertising industry. An average luncheon brings in over 70 members and promotional items are sent to over 800 current members and interested professionals.

Luncheon Sponsor: $250
Sponsorship benefits include:

• Logo on-screen at event
• Logo on Evite/invite to luncheon
• Logo on website – Event page
• Table for promotional items (optional)
• Itroduction of speaker
• Two reserved seats at speaker table
• Four tickets to sponsored luncheon
• One-time member email blast (Content provided by sponsor, sent out by AAF on sponsor’s behalf)*

* AAF Des Moines reserves the right to deem an email inappropriate for send.

Speaker Sponsor: $1,500 (annual)
This sponsorship helps the AAF Des Moines cover hotel accommodations for speakers throughout the year.
Sponsorship benefits include:

• Logo listed on all luncheon promotional materials, website and at the events
•  Two free tickets to each luncheon
•  Reserved seats at speakers table
•  Three minute introduction before speaker at two luncheons (sponsors choice)
•  Display table for promotional materials at two luncheons (sponsors choice)
•  Placement of promotional item on chairs or table at two luncheons (sponsors choice)
•  Dinner or coffee with speaker twice throughout the year

Morning Network Sponsor: $200

Host a morning networking session at your place of business to present on a topic of your choice. Do you have a good case study you would like to share? New capabilities? AAF Des Moines will promote the event through its membership networks to bring them to your place of business. Sponsor provides light breakfast and beverages.

AdMania Sponsor: $1000

• Creative reign on show theme and creative development)
• Logo on-screen at event
• Logo on signage at registration table
• Acknowledgement by M.C. during event introduction
• Logo on website – Event page
• Logo on all evite/invite
• Five tickets to event (additional tickets at discounted rate)

AdMania Bar/Venue Sponsor: $500

ADDY® Award Sponsors
The ADDY Awards is the premiere event of the year for AAF Des Moines. With over 200 attendees, this is a “can’t miss” opportunity for all Des Moines professionals in the industry looking to network, show their work and get their name front
and center. There are many sponsor opportunities for the ADDY Awards – and there is no amount too small to help
AAF Des Moines put together this showcase event.

Pre-ADDY Event: $750

• Sponsor location and/or beverages of Pre-ADDY party
• Logo on welcome sign
• Logo on website (ADDY section)
• Logo on promotional materials

ADDY Gold Sponsor: $1500

• Logo on website (ADDY section)
• Logo on-screen at event
• Logo on promotional materials (Save the Date, Invitation, Signage)
• Logo in Awards Book and at Gallery showing
• Preferred seating at show
• 5 tickets to event
• 5 tickets to pre-ADDY event
• One-time member email blast (Content provided by sponsor, sent out by AAF on sponsor’s behalf)*

* AAF Des Moines reserves the right to deem an email inappropriate for send.

ADDY Silver Sponsor: $1000

• Logo on website (ADDY section)
• Logo on-screen at event
• Logo on promotional materials (Save the Date, Invitation)
• Logo in Awards Book and at Gallery showing
• 3 tickets to event
• 3 tickets to pre-ADDY event

Category Sponsors (15 total): $250/Category
Sponsor one of 15 categories within the ADDY awards.
You will have the opportunity to announce the category as well as present the winners within that category.

• Sponsor an ADDY Category
• Logo on-screen and introduction of category
• Logo on website (ADDY section)
• Logo in awards book (on category page)

Gallery Showing & Award Book Sponsor(s): $1000

• Logo on website (ADDY section)
• Logo on-screen at event
• Logo at Gallery and in Awards Book
• 2 tickets to event
• 2 tickets to pre-ADDY event

Drink Sponsor: $500

• Sponsor a drink vendor for the event
• Logo on-screen at event
• Logo on vendor stations
• 2 tickets to event
• 2 tickets to pre-ADDY event

Photographer:
This sponsor will provide photography at the event, of the award winners and throughout the night. All final photography will be provided to the AAF Des Moines Communications Director for use on the AAF Des Moines website. All photos will have photographer recognition.

Catering Sponsor:
This sponsor will provide the catering for the ADDY Awards.

Student Event Sponsor
The AAF Des Moines student conference is an opportunity for students to learn more about the advertising industry, network with local professionals and gain insights into their future careers. This is a great sponsorship opportunity for any company looking for smart, bright future employees.

Benefits of student event sponsorship include:

Student Event – Presenting Sponsor: $1000

• Logo on website (student section)
• Signage at event
• Logo on all promotional items (before and at event)
• Supply and introduce idea for interactive breakout session
• Copy of each student attendee’s resume
• Company promotional items included in grab bags and on Sponsor table at event

Student Event – Co-Presenting Sponsor: $500

• Logo on website (student section)
• Signage at event
• Logo on all promotional items (before and at event)
• Introduction of Keynote Speaker
• Company promotional items included in grab bags and on Sponsor table at event

Student Event – Support Sponsor: $250

• Logo on website (student section)
• Signage at event
• Logo on all promotional items (before and at event)
• Company promotional items included in grab bags and on Sponsor table at event

Student Sponsor: $100/Student
This is your opportunity to sponsor a local student interested in the advertising and marketing industry. Your sponsorship allows them the opportunity to attend luncheons and events as well as help cover fees for ADDY entries.

Annual Sponsorship Levels

AAF Des Moines also offers four annual sponsorship levels to help with all the other details and materials it takes to running the organization and events. Below is a detailed breakout of the benefits offered at each level. Remember, by being a sponsor of AAF Des Moines, you’re increasing your visibility to the community and our entire membership.

Platinum Sponsors: $4,000 +

• Recognition on AAF Des Moines website – logo and URL
• Recognition at AAF Des Moines events including monthly luncheons
• One free ticket to eight luncheons of choice (or eight tickets to one luncheon)
• Display space at AAF Des Moines events for promotional materials
• Opportunity to hand out promotional items on chairs or tables at four events of choice
• Reserved seat at speakers table at all luncheons
• One time mailing to membership of promotional materials (can substitute mail for email; postage provided by sponsor)
• Opportunity to set up a door prize at event to collect business cards (prize to be provided by sponsor)

Gold Sponsors: $1,500- $3,999

• Recognition on AAF Des Moines website – logo and URL
•  Recognition at AAF Des Moines events including monthly luncheons
•  One free ticket to six luncheons of choice (or four tickets to one luncheon)
•  Display space at AAF Des Moines events for promotional materials
•  Opportunity to hand out promotional items on chairs or tables at three events of choice
•  Reserved seat at speakers table at choice of one luncheon
•  Opportunity to set up a door prize at one event to collect business cards (prize to be provided by sponsor)

Silver Sponsors: $500 – $1,499

• Recognition on AAF Des Moines website – logo and URL
• Recognition at AAF Des Moines events including monthly luncheons
• One free ticket to four luncheons of choice (or three tickets to one luncheon)
• Display space at AAF Des Moines events for promotional materials
• Opportunity to hand out promotional items on chairs or tables at two events of choice
• Opportunity to set up a door prize at one event to collect business cards (prize to be provided by sponsor)

Bronze Sponsors: $1 – $499

• Recognition on AAF Des Moines website – logo and URL
• Recognition at AAF Des Moines events including monthly luncheons
• One free ticket to two luncheons of choice (or two tickets to one luncheon)
• Display space at AAF Des Moines events for promotional materials

Student Sponsor: $100
This is a unique sponsorship opportunity to help a local student become more involved in the organization and the community. By sponsoring a student, you will help them to attend monthly luncheons, the student conference, ADDY entry fees and other AAF Des Moines events. The advertising industry’s future is only as strong as the young professionals coming into the field, so help them see the benefits and potential in Des Moines by sponsoring them today.

In-Kind Sponsorship Opportunities

As an in-kind sponsor, you would work in conjunction with AAF Des Moines on a specific item or service needed for an event (or events) of your choice. This is your typical “goods and services” sponsorship.

• Photographer(s)
• Paper
• Grab bags (ADDY, AdMania or Student Event)

Additional Sponsor Benefits

• Facebook announcement of sponsor level
• Twitter announcement of sponsor level