Sponsorship Packages

ONAngel

$50,000 Online Journalism Awards Banquet

Put your organization front and center during the dinner and ceremony highlighting digital journalism’s preeminent awards. Sponsor also receives:

  • One award presentation by company or organization representative, with brief remarks
  • One reserved OJA Awards Banquet dinner table, with seating for 10 (conference attendees only)
  • One Networking Lounge
  • Sponsorship acknowledgement during live streaming of awards
  • Four full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • Two additional one-year ONA memberships, to allow for other attendees to register for the conference at the member rate
  • One full-page color ad in conference program guide — premium placement (i.e. inside covers, center)
  • Dedicated signage on site during ONA14
  • One Exhibit table space
  • Space in ONA14 Career Fair
  • Logo (linked) in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 9,500)
  • Logo placed in all targeted OJA banquet emails (audience 9,500)
  • Logo placed on projection screens during the OJA Awards Banquet
  • Logo placed on OJA page of ONA14 program
  • Logo and link prominently placed on ONA14 website
  • Top placement, logo and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA14 website and in printed program guide
  • Insert/promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

Diamond

$40,000 Keynote Lunch

ONA’s premier programming event, with an expected audience of 1,500+ attendees. Opportunity for brief remarks before the speaker introduction, logo prominently displayed near boxed lunches and placed on live-stream of presentation. Sponsor also receives:

  • Three full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • Two additional one-year ONA memberships, to allow for other attendees to register for the conference at the member rate
  • One reserved OJA Awards Banquet dinner table, with seating for 10 (conference attendees only)
  • One full-page color ad in conference program guide — premium placement
  • One Exhibit Table space
  • Space in ONA14 Career Fair
  • Logo/name listed as Diamond Sponsor on on-site signage
  • Logo (linked) placed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 9,500)
  • Logo and link prominently placed on conference website
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA14 website and in printed program guide
  • Insert/promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

$35,000 Wireless

Get maximum exposure every time 1,500+ conference attendees access the ONA14 private wireless network. Sponsor also receives:

  • Three full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • Two additional one-year ONA memberships, to allow for other attendees to register for the conference at the member rate
  • One reserved OJA Awards Banquet dinner table, with seating for 10 (conference attendees only)
  • Dedicated signage near registration desk, and on all ONA14 programming floors
  • One full-page color ad in the conference program guide
  • Logo/name as Diamond Sponsor on on-site signage
  • One Exhibit Table space
  • Space in ONA14 Career Fair
  • Logo (linked) placed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 9,500)
  • Logo and link prominently placed on conference website
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA14 website and in printed program guide
  • Insert/promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

Student Newsroom (Google)

Logo displayed outside Student Newsroom on-site and on Student Newsroom homepage. Sponsor also receives:

  • Three full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • Two additional one-year ONA memberships, to allow for other attendees to register for the conference at the member rate
  • One reserved OJA Awards Banquet dinner table, with seating for 10 (conference attendees only)
  • Midway networking lounge
  • One full-page color ad in the conference program guide
  • Logo/name listed as Diamond Sponsor on on-site signage
  • One Exhibit Table space
  • Space in ONA14 Career Fair
  • Sponsor logo in Student Newsroom announcements
  • Logo (linked) placed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 9,500)
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on Sponsors page on conference website and in program guide
  • Insert/promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

Platinum

$25,000 Friday Networking Event

Address audience of 1,000+ conference-goers during this 90-minute cash bar networking event. Any additional F&B is at the discretion of the sponsor. Sponsor also receives:

  • Two full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • Two additional one-year ONA memberships, to allow for other attendees to register for the conference at the member rate
  • One half-page color ad in conference program guide
  • Logo/name listed as Platinum Sponsor on on-site signage
  • One Exhibit Table space
  • Logo (linked) placed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 9,500)
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA14 website and in printed program guide
  • Insert/promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

Thursday Night Opening Party (Co-Sponsor Legacy.com, Sponsor TCA News Service) + $10,000 Open Sponsorship

Welcome attendees and officially kick-off ONA14 at Chicago’s historic Field Museum as the co-sponsor of this well-attended networking event. Remaining sponsor also receives:

  • Two full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • One Exhibit Table space
  • Logo/name as Silver Sponsor on prominently placed sign at the conference
  • Name listed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 9,500)
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on Sponsors page on conference website and in program guide
  • Insert/promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

Attendee Badge Holders (Gannett Foundation)

Sponsor logo prominently displayed on badges and lanyard worn by 1,500+ attendees for three days of ONA14. Sponsor also receives:

  • Two full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • Two additional one-year ONA memberships, to allow for other attendees to register for the conference at the member rate
  • One half-page color ad in the conference program guide
  • Logo/name listed as Platinum Sponsor on on-site signage
  • One Exhibit Table space
  • Logo placed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 9,500)
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA14 website and in printed program guide
  • Insert/promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

Conference Bags (CNN)

Full-color logo appears on eco-friendly, reusable bags carried by 1,500+ attendees. Sponsorship also includes:

  • Two full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • Two additional one-year ONA memberships, to allow for other attendees to register for the conference at the member rate
  • One half-page color ad in the conference program guide
  • Logo/name listed as Platinum Sponsor on on-site signage
  • One Exhibit Table space
  • Logo placed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 9,500)
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA14 website and in printed program guide
  • Insert/promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

Social Media (NPR)

Distribute your messaging across all ONA social media platforms. There were 7,500,000 impressions for @ONA tweets during the week of ONA13. Sponsorship also includes:

  • Two full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • Two additional one-year ONA memberships, to allow for other attendees to register for the conference at the member rate
  • Logo placed on relevant widgets and landing pages, where allowable
  • One half-page color ad in the conference program guide
  • Logo/name listed as Platinum Sponsor on on-site signage
  • One Exhibit Table space
  • Logo placed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 9,500)
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA14 website and in printed program guide
  • Insert/promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

Hotel Keycards (ESPN)

Put your message directly in the hands of 1,500+ ONA14 conference attendees with branded guest room keycards and envelopes. Sponsor also receives:

  • Two full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • Two additional one-year ONA memberships, to allow for other attendees to register for the conference at the member rate
  • One half-page color ad in the conference program guide
  • Logo/name listed as Platinum Sponsor on on-site signage
  • One Exhibit Table space
  • Logo placed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 9,500)
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA14 website and in printed program guide
  • Insert/promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

$25,000 Volunteers

Support our 80+ volunteers and show off your brand on custom polo shirts to be worn throughout the entire conference with constant exposure to 1,500+ attendees. Sponsor also receives:

  • Two full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • Two additional one-year ONA memberships, to allow for other attendees to register for the conference at the member rate
  • One half-page color ad in the conference program guide
  • Logo/name listed as Platinum Sponsor on on-site signage
  • One Exhibit Table space
  • Logo placed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 9,500)
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA14 website and in printed program guide
  • Insert/promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

$20,000 Mobile App (NEW!)

Conference attendees will get the latest information on all ONA14 activities from this mobile web application. Sponsor logo and link will appear on a dedicated banner ad atop the schedule and ONA communications about the app. Sponsor also receives:

  • Two full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • Two additional one-year ONA memberships, to allow for other attendees to register for the conference at the member rate
  • One half-page color ad in the conference program guide
  • Logo/name listed as Platinum Sponsor on on-site signage
  • One Exhibit Table space
  • Logo placed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 9,500)
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA14 website and in printed program guide
  • Insert/promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

First-time Attendee Reception (Twitter)

Address audience of 500+ conference-goers during this attendee-requested, hour-long, invitation-only appetizer and cash bar networking event. Sponsorship does not include alcoholic beverages. Sponsor also receives:

  • Two full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • Two additional one-year ONA memberships, to allow for other attendees to register for the conference at the member rate
  • Dedicated messaging to first-time attendees in advance of ONA14
  • Branding on digital invitation
  • One half-page color ad in the conference program guide
  • Logo/name listed as Platinum Sponsor on on-site signage
  • One Exhibit Table space
  • Logo placed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 9,500)
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA14 website and in printed program guide
  • Insert/promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

Gold

Digital Program Spots (National Geographic)

Three rotating sponsored content spots on the conference home page of the ONA14 website from Sept. 19- 28, 2014. The home page received more than 128,000 page views during the week of ONA13. Sponsor also receives:

  • Two full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • One half-page color ad in the conference program guide
  • Logo/name listed as Gold Sponsor on on-site signage
  • Five 30-day Career Center listings
  • Name listed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 9,500)
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA14 website and in printed program guide
  • Insert/promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

Promenade Networking Lounge (Disney Parks News Bureau)

A dedicated lounge where the Sponsor can showcase its branding, highlight tools, host meetings and network with ONA14 attendees. Sponsor would be responsible for any food and beverage, furniture and A/V; ONA will provide list of vendors. Sponsor also receives:

  • Two full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • One half-page color ad in the conference program guide
  • One Exhibit Table space
  • Logo/name listed as Gold Sponsor on on-site signage
  • Name listed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 9,500)
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA14 website and in printed program guide
  • Insert/promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

Registration Desk —  (AFP & ScribbleLive, Co-Sponsors)

Dedicated branding and hand-outs (provided by sponsor) in highest-trafficked area of conference venue for all three days, with exposure to all 1,500+ attendees. The Registration Area is on the Ballroom Promenade, located just outside the exhibitor lounge and keynote ballrooms. Sponsor also receives:

  • One full conference passes, including a one-year ONA membership
  • One additional ONA membership — to be used to attend the conference at the member rate
  • One quarter-page color ad in the conference program guide
  • Logo/name listed as Gold Sponsor on on-site signage
  • One Exhibit Table space
  • Name listed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 9,500)
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA14 website and in printed program guide
  • Insert/promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

T-shirts (Parse.ly)

Color logo on the back of ONA14 T-shirt, inserted in each conference bag (1,500+); ONA14 logo will be displayed on front. Sponsor also receives:

  • Two full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • One half-page color ad in the conference program guide
  • Logo/name listed as Gold Sponsor on on-site signage
  • One Exhibit Table space
  • Name listed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 9,500)
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA14 website and in printed program guide
  • Insert/promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

Conference Session Signage  SmartNews

Dedicated logo/branding on printed signs for each general conference session, Sept. 25-27, throughout ONA14 conference space. Sponsor also receives:

  • Two full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • One half-page color ad in the conference program guide
  • Logo/name listed as Gold Sponsor on on-site signage
  • One Exhibit Table space
  • Name listed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 9,500)
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA14 website and in printed program guide
  • Insert/promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

$15,000 Opening Slides

Sponsor logo projected on opening screen of ONA14 general sessions during all three days of the conference. Sponsor also receives:

  • Two full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • One half-page color ad in the conference program guide
  • Logo/name listed as Gold Sponsor on on-site signage
  • One Exhibit Table space
  • Name listed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 9,500)
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA14 website and in printed program guide
  • Insert/promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

Screening Sponsorship   Participant Media

Promotion and screening of film for registered ONA14 attendees. Sponsor handles all screening logistics. Sponsor also receives:

  • Introduction to ONALocal leaders (40+ domestic and international groups), including student leaders for preview/discussion opportunities
  • Sponsored Content Post, up to 500 words, on the ONA14 blog
  • Branding on digital invitation
  • Two full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • One half-page color ad in the conference program guide
  • Logo/name listed as Gold Sponsor on on-site signage
  • Name listed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 9,500)
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA14 website and in printed program guide
  • Insert/promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

Diversity Reception (NBC Owned Television Stations, Telemundo + NBCNews.com)

Address growing audience of diverse conference-goers during this hour-long appetizer and cash bar networking event. Sponsorship does not include alcoholic beverages. Sponsor also receives:

  • Sponsored Content Post, up to 500 words, on the ONA14 blog
  • Two full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • Branding on digital announcement
  • One half-page color ad in the conference program guide
  • Logo/name listed as Gold Sponsor on on-site signage
  • Name listed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 9,500)
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA14 website and in printed program guide
  • Insert/promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

$15,000 Educator Reception

Address growing audience of academic conference-goers during this hour-long, invitation-only appetizer and cash bar networking event. Sponsorship does not include alcoholic beverages. Sponsor also receives:

  • Sponsored Content Post, up to 500 words, on the ONA14 blog
  • Two full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • Branding on digital invitation
  • One half-page color ad in the conference program guide
  • Logo/name listed as Gold Sponsor on on-site signage
  • Name listed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 9,500)
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA14 website and in printed program guide
  • Insert/promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

$15,000 Workshop Branding Sponsorship

Opportunity to deliver brief remarks before speaker/panel introduction during a panel developed by ONA. Sponsor also receives:

  • Two full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • Linked logo on workshop page in the ONA14 digital program
  • One Exhibit Table space
  • One half-page color ad in conference program guide
  • Logo/name as a Gold Sponsor on prominently placed sign at the conference
  • Name listed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience ~9,500)
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA14 website and in printed program guide
  • Insert/promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

Silver

Career Fair (McClatchy)

Sponsor this dedicated lounge, featuring dozens of top digital media companies, schools and organizations, emerging digital journalism talent, as well as professional development programming. Sponsor also receives:

  • Linked logo in all Career Fair emails and releases
  • Recognition on ONA’s digital Career Center for week of Sept. 22-29
  • Premier space in ONA14 Career Fair
  • Two full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • One quarter-page color ad in conference program guide
  • Logo/name as Silver Sponsor on prominently placed sign at the conference
  • One Exhibit Table space
  • Name listed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 9,500)
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on Sponsors page on conference website and in program guide
  • Insert/promotional item item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

Coffee Bar (WordPress)

Provide coffee service for conference attendees in a high-traffic area at ONA14 — the Ballroom Promenade, located just outside the exhibitor lounge and keynote ballrooms. Sponsor is responsible for all costs related to coffee service. Sponsor also receives:

  • Two full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • Space on the Ballroom Promenade
  • One quarter-page color ad in conference program guide
  • Logo/name as Silver Sponsor on prominently placed sign at the conference
  • Name listed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 9,500)
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on Sponsors page on conference website and in program guide
  • Insert/promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

$10,000 Refuel Station

Provide snack service for conference attendees in a high-traffic area at ONA14 — the Ballroom Promenade, located just outside the exhibitor space and keynote ballrooms. Sponsor is responsible for all costs related to snack service. Sponsor also receives:

  • Two full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • Space on the Ballroom Promenade
  • One quarter-page color ad in conference program guide
  • Logo/name as Silver Sponsor on prominently placed sign at the conference
  • Name listed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 9,500)
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on Sponsors page on conference website and in program guide
  • Insert/promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

Unconference sessions (Tinyletter)

Sponsor popular impromptu sessions created and voted on by conference attendees. Sponsor also receives:

  • Linked logo on online UnConference voting board during ONA14
  • Logo prominently displayed on-site during each Unconference session
  • Linked logo in any Unconference Session digital announcements (including blog posts)
  • Two full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • One Exhibit Table space
  • One quarter-page color ad in conference program guide
  • Logo/name as Silver Sponsor on prominently placed sign at the conference
  • Name listed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 9,500)http://ona14.journalists.org/wp-admin/post.php?post=20&action=edit
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on Sponsors page on conference website and in program guide
  • Insert/promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

$10,000 Program Tracks (per track)

Align your brand for digital presence on the ONA14 website on multiple sessions for immediate and far-reaching impact. Does not include workshops. Options include: ENGAGEMENT & AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT (USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center Media Impact Project)/ BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP / MOBILE (CNN Newsource)/ NEWSGATHERING TOOLS & TECHNIQUES FOR REPORTERS/ TOOLS & TECH FOR DEVELOPERS/ TEACHING & TRAINING/ LEGAL & ETHICS (McCormick Foundation)

Sponsors also receive:

  • Blog content support spot with link, to run during two weeks leading up to ONA14
  • Logo/branding on select digital session pages on the ONA14 website
  • Logo/branding on speaker slides (not opening slides, if a general session)
  • Two full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • One Exhibit Table space
  • One quarter-page color ad in conference program guide
  • Logo/name as Silver Sponsor on prominently placed sign at the conference
  • Name listed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 9,500)
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on Sponsors page on conference website and in program guide
  • Insert/promotional item item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

$10,000 (per station) Recharge Station – Exhibitor Ballroom Lounge – 1 open
Ballroom Promenade Location – Facebook & NDN

Sponsor logo, signage and video displayed on each recharge station set up for attendees to power laptops, tablets and phones. While recharging, attendees will be exposed to your brand and messaging at each station. There are two locations available: the Ballroom Promenade is located just outside the keynote ballrooms, while the Exhibitor Ballroom is located just off of the Ballroom Promenade. Sponsor also receives:

  • Custom video sponsorship and branding as part of recharge station
  • Designation on official ONA14 map, on-site and in printed program
  • Two full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • One Exhibit Table space
  • One quarter-page color ad in conference program guide
  • Logo/name as Silver Sponsor on prominently placed sign at the conference
  • Name listed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 9,500)
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on Sponsors page on conference website and in program guide
  • Insert/promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)