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MEDIA KIT

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Every year, the Association Executives Institute brings together nearly 1,000 association executives from around the country to collaborate, learn, and discuss industry trends. These association executives then bring that information back to their REALTOR® membership.

How can YOU tap into this audience of local and state association executives and ultimately REALTOR® membership? Become an AE Institute sponsor! Sponsorship opportunities put the value of your services in front of an audience that manages associations and acts as REALTORS®’ first source of advice and information.

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LUNCH

SOLD!

Wednesday, March 25, 11:45 AM

SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:

  • Opportunity to greet and network with attendees throughout event

  • Opportunity to speak for 1-2 minutes (exclusive sponsorship only)

  • Sponsor recognition in all marketing materials for event in advance and on-site, including signage

  • Recognition in event mobile app

  • Two complimentary registrations (three with exclusive sponsorship)

  • Logo with URL link on AEI website recognizing sponsorship

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COFFEE CONNECTION

$22,500 exclusive
$10,000 co-sponsorship

Wednesday, March 25 - SOLD

Thursday, March 26, 7:30 - 8:30 AM
Friday, March 27, 7:30 - 8:30 AM

Join your colleagues and customers each morning for a boost of  caffeine and a lot of networking! Sponsors have the opportunity to brand the space and greet members as they start their day.

SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:

  • Opportunity to network with attendees at the event

  • Sponsor recognition in all marketing materials for event in advance and on-site, including signage

  • Two complimentary sponsor registrations or four with exclusive sponsorship

  • Insert in conference tote bag (only with exclusive sponsorship and sponsor responsible for production of insert item)

  • Logo with URL link on AEI website recognizing sponsorship

  • Recognition in event mobile app

  • Sponsor has the ability to provide their own branding, such as pop-up signage

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THE MEETUP
@ AEI

$6,250 unlimited co-sponsorships

Tuesday, March 24, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Formerly the AE YPN Meet Up, this off-site networking event connects you with the young and growing AE community. Now hosted by the AE Professional Growth Forum, this is a great opportunity to get to know aspiring, new and current AEs, and show them how your product or service can make a different in their association.

SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:

  • Opportunity to make welcome remarks

  • Sponsor recognition on all marketing materials for event in advance and on-site, including signage

  • Recognition in event mobile app

  • Two complimentary sponsor registrations

  • Ability to provide signage or gift items to attendees at sponsor’s discretion

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WELCOME RECEPTION

$62,500 exclusive
$31,250 co-sponsor

Wednesday, March 25, 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Join your friends, colleagues and customers for refreshments and a chance to renew old connections while creating new ones.

SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:

  • Sponsor to make welcome remarks to attendees during the event

  • Sponsor recognition on all marketing materials for event in advance and on-site, including signage

  • Five complimentary sponsor registrations for co-sponsor or ten complimentary sponsor registrations for exclusive sponsor

  • Ability to provide pre-approved gift items to attendees at event at sponsor’s discretion

  • Branded napkins at the event

  • Complimentary drink tickets with sponsor logo

  • Insert in conference tote bag (sponsor responsible for production of insert item)

  • Logo with URL link on AEI website recognizing sponsorship

  • Recognition in event mobile app

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GENERAL SESSIONS

$18,750 each

Wednesday, March 25
Thursday, March 26
Friday, March 27

SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:

  • Emcee recognition at the start of the event

  • Logo or 30 second sponsor provided video at the start of the General Session

  • Sponsor recognition on all marketing materials for event in advance and on-site

  • Three complimentary sponsor registrations

  • Insert in conference tote bag (sponsor responsible for production of insert item)

  • Logo with URL link on AEI website recognizing sponsorship

  • Recognition in event mobile app

A LA CARTE OPTIONS

  • $4,500

    NEW THIS YEAR! Event sponsors now have the option of increasing their exposure at AEI by adding a tabletop display in the main room. 6-foot table, two chairs, electrical and Wi-Fi are included in the price. 

  • $18,750

    Each conference attendee will receive a professional Conference Tote Bag with your company logo printed on the side.
    Attendees will carry this bag throughout the conference to gather information and bring back to their office. One tote bag insert is included as part of your sponsorship. Three complimentary sponsor registrations are included.

    *Sponsorship includes the production and distribution of the bag

  • See pricing details

    Promote your presence at the conference by getting your company’s message out to all registered attendees with an insert in the Conference Tote Bag. Be creative! We are happy to work with you to create branded inserts that will grab the
    attention of attendees with items such as:

    • Journal w/ logo sponsorship @ $15,000
      Provide every attendee with a branded notebook to take to each session and bring home the highlights of the conference.
      *Three complimentary sponsor registrations included.
       

     

    • SOLD! Hand sanitizer sponsorship @ $5,000
      1.8 oz hand sanitizer with carabiner and your brand prominently displayed. Keep attendees’ hands clean by sponsoring this highly sought product.
      *One complimentary sponsor registration included.
       

     

    • Chocolate sponsorship @ $5,000
      2"x5" chocolate bar with custom branded wrapper.
      *One complimentary sponsor registration included.
       

     

    • Pen sponsorship @ $4,000
      Attendees will be grateful to have a branded pen for which to take notes in each session.
      *One complimentary sponsor registration included.
       

     

    • Sharpie sponsorship @ $4,500
      Provide attendees with a branded Sharpie highlighter for detailed notes in each session.
      *One complimentary sponsor registration included.


    Want to create your own insert? Please let us know, we can work with you to place your insert into every attendee’s tote bag.
    One complimentary sponsor registration included with each insert

    *Pricing includes production and placement of inserts where applicable

  • $15,625

    Become the exclusive sponsor of the official AEI mobile app that all attendees will need to navigate the event. Your brand will be in everyone’s hands each day and each time they access the event mobile app to check times and locations of events.
    Sponsorship includes:

    • Branding in all event mobile app promotions

    • Banner advertisement with link to sponsor’s mobile app page

    • Left hand navigation menu banner

    • Splash page advertisement within the app

    • Two complimentary sponsor registrations

  • $6,250 - SOLD OUT!

    Show your support of the AEI attendees by sponsoring an education classroom and receive the following recognition:

    • Recognition by emcee

    • Sponsor tabletop in main area with the opportunity to provide pre-approved literature or gift item

    • Recognition in event mobile app

    • Two complimentary sponsor registrations

  • $6,250

    • Recognition by emcee

    • Sponsor tabletop in main room with the opportunity to provide literature or gift item

    • Two complimentary sponsor registrations

    • Recognition on event mobile app

  • $12,500

    Open the door to new customers by branding each attendees hotel keycard. Attendees will remember you every time they use their room key. This opportunity includes exclusive advertisement on all attendee’s room keycards for the Hilton Minneapolis. Two complimentary sponsor registrations are included.

  • SOLD! - $6,875

    Each attendee will receive a badge necklace that features the sponsor’s logo or company name printed on it. Two complimentary sponsor registrations are included.

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