The Midway @ ONA14 is where innovative ideas are born. It’s a participatory space for companies and organizations to show off new projects, debut programs, collaborate and connect with people, technology and journalism.
Interested in participating? Tell us how you’d like to be involved.
$500 Nonprofit SOLD OUT
Special rate for nonprofits. Test out, introduce, and build examples of your product or idea and engage face to face with innovative media leaders. Package includes:
- Standard Midway space
- Lightning presentation/demo opportunity as part of official Midway programming
- 2 Midway passes*
- Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA14 website, in printed program guide and post-ONA14 e-mail to attendees.
$2,000 The Sandbox SOLD OUT
Test out, introduce, and build examples of your product or idea and engage face to face with innovative media leaders. Package includes:
- Standard Midway space
- Lightning presentation/demo opportunity as part of official Midway programming
- 2 Midway passes*
- Pre-ONA14 blog promotion
- Quarter-page color ad in Midway section of conference program guide
- Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA14 website, in printed program guide and post-ONA14 e-mail to attendees.
$4,000 Sandbox Salon SOLD OUT
Twice the space for a creative demonstration and face-to-face engagement; perfect for interactive or studio set-ups. Package includes:
- Premier Midway space
- One full conference pass, including a one-year ONA membership
- 2 Midway passes*
- Lightning presentation/demo opportunity as part of official Midway programming
- Pre-ONA14 blog promotion
- Quarter-page color ad in Midway section of conference program guide
- Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA14 website, in printed program guide and post-ONA14 e-mail to attendees.
$7,500 Hack Station
This build station will be your home during ONA14 and a center for hands-on learning. Sponsor is responsible for bringing materials to share with users. Package includes:
- Logo representation on hack station tables/furniture
- Center room Midway space
- One full conference pass, including a one-year ONA membership
- One additional ONA membership — to be used to attend the conference at the member rate
- Special designation in on-site map signage and in printed ONA14 program
- Up to 4 Midway passes*
- Half-page color ad in Midway section of conference program guide
- Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA14 website, in printed program guide and post-ONA14 e-mail to attendees.
Power & Hack Table (LinkedIn)
This powerstrip-laden open workspace is the center for development of new ideas. It’s where hundreds of attendees will plug in while on the Midway. Package includes:
- Logo representation on power/hack station tables/furniture
- Center room Midway space
- Two full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
- Special designation in on-site map signage and in printed ONA14 program
- Up to 4 Midway passes*
- Half-page color ad in Midway section of conference program guide
- Name listed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 6,500)
- Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA14 website, in printed program guide and post-ONA14 e-mail to attendees.
$10,000 Host, Photo/Video/GIF Booth
Stake out a spot at the most fun and social place on the Midway. Host is responsible for all equipment and furniture in the booth beyond basic table and chairs. ONA will provide support with logistics, planning programming, and promotion of the space. Package includes:
- Prominent logo representation on station
- Center room Midway location
- Two full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
- Special designation in on-site map signage and in printed ONA14 program
- Branded hashtag
- Up to 4 Midway passes*
- Half-page color ad in Midway section of conference program guide
- Name listed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 6,500)
- Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA14 website, in printed program guide and post-ONA14 e-mail to attendees.
$12,500 Host, Gaming Lounge
An entirely new lounge for news games, including gamer-friendly, comfortable seating. This area also will act as a social lounge on the Midway. Package also includes:
- Logo representation on large signage on exterior wall of gaming space
- Logo representation on gaming screen(s)
- Center room Midway location
- Two full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
- Special designation in on-site map signage and in printed ONA14 program
- Up to 4 Midway passes*
- Half-page color ad in Midway section of conference program guide
- Name listed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 6,500)
- Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA14 website, in printed program guide and post-ONA14 e-mail to attendees.
$20,000 (part) or $30,000 (full) Midway Patron – Knight Foundation
Welcome all ONA14 attendees as the host of the Midway experience. Package also includes:
- Primary representation on the oversized, active screen in the Midway
- Branding wrapping the innovation video screen in the Midway
- Logo on Midway swag
- Logo on all Midway digital properties
- Up to 10 Midway passes (full), 5 (partial)
- Three full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership (full), 2 (partial)
- Special designation in on-site map signage and in printed ONA14 program
- Full-page color ad in Midway section of conference program guide
- Name listed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 6,500)
- Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA14 website, in printed program guide and post-ONA14 e-mail to attendees.
* Midway passes grant attendees access to the Midway, Promenade and Exhibit areas, but not to sessions, evening events or meals