2. ABOUT BMA
Begun in 1922 as the National Industrial Advertising
Association, today's Business Marketing Association represents a
lifetime of expertise in business-to-business marketing and
communications. For more than 90 years, BMA has been the
pre-eminent service organization for professionals in this vital
industry.
BMA Chicago is one of the Business Marketing Association’s
largest chapters, serving over 520 business-marketing
professionals. For business-to-business marketers, BMA Chicago
is the place to learn about the latest trends, news and ideas, to
connect to other b-to-b marketers, and advance their professional
careers.
GET IN FRONT OF...
214
corporations
120
agencies
Over 245
Senior Marketers
(C-level, SVP, EVP and VP)
ABOUT SPONSORSHIPS
Sponsorships are a great way to get in front of this elite group of
B-to-B Marketers. Throughout the year, companies donate people,
materials, and money in order to further the mission of the
organization. Through their donations, they demonstrate a
commitment to Chicago's business-to-business marketing
community.
*All sponsorships include: Sponsor directory placement,
sponsorship acknowledgement on BMA website (rotating), mobile
website, iPhone app, and in integrated marketing including BMAIL
sent multiple times per month to our members and prospects
(approximately 6,500). Customs packages can be created to tailor
sponsorship benefits to your company’s needs.
3. CHAPTER SPONSORSHIP
Benefits include (but are not limited to)*:
On-Site Signage in print and/or digital format at all BMA
events except CMO Member Dinners
Three seats at each of the luncheons for you or your
clients/prospects with one of those seats able to be used at
the speaker’s table
Four seats at each of the breakfasts for you or your
clients/prospects
Two tables of ten at two different luncheons during the
season
One seat at each CMO dinner
One seat at each Member dinner
Two tickets to the Tower Awards ceremony
Two tickets to the Windy City Biz Bash
Company branding included on print promotions for luncheon
series
QR code linked to your choice of URL featured at three
luncheons
Ability to work on featured programs and presenters as
relevant to the B-to-B marketplace
Special consideration for access to speakers upon request
when possible
Four introductions to LinkedIn target marketers that you
determine
Email distribution list twice a year
Investment: $18,000
4. MARKETING INNOVATORS LUNCHEON SERIES
Nine high-level presentations by leading B-to-B marketing
practitioners
Benefits include (but are not limited to)*:
On-Site Signage in print and/or digital format
Three seats at each of the nine luncheons for you or your
clients/prospects with one of those seats able to be used at the
speaker’s table
Company branding included on print promotions for luncheon
series
QR code featured on tables at 4-7 luncheons
Ability to work on featured programs and presenters as
relevant to the B-to-B marketplace
Special consideration for access to speakers upon request
when possible
Monthly Attendee lists upon request
Investment: $6,500
BREAKFAST SEMINAR SERIES
Nine interactive seminars on best practices in b-to-b marketing
communications
Benefits include (but are not limited to)*:
On-Site Signage in print and/or digital format
Four seats at each of the nine breakfasts for you or your
clients/prospects
Ability to work on featured programs and presenters as
relevant to the B-to-B marketplace
Special consideration for access to speakers upon request
when possible
Monthly Attendee lists upon request
Investment: $5,000
5. MEMBER & CMO DINNERS
Monthly member dinners hosted by BMA board members in
Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.CMO/Speaker dinners held
in Chicago with luncheon speakers, board members and other
senior level marketers.
Benefits include (but are not limited to)*:
Sponsorship acknowledgement targeted email invitations
Introductions to board hosts and senior marketers
One seat for you and a corporate guest at each event
Ability to introduce yourself and company in intimate setting
Email distribution list twice a year (material must be BMA
approved)
Opportunity to distribute material to our members once a year
by mail
Investment:
Member Dinner: $1,000 per dinner
CMO Dinner: $1,500 per dinner
Full series sponsorship recommended
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL EVENTS
Five events focused on marketers aged 30 and younger
Benefits include (but are not limited to)*:
On-Site Signage in print and/or digital format
Three tickets to each event
Branded presence at each of the five events
Branded table at each of the nine luncheons and one seat to
use as you wish
Branded presence at five Young Professional events, including
a public thank you, and the possibility of an "emcee" role
Investment: $5,000
6. WINDY CITY BIZ BASH
Annual fundraiser with media and silent auctions
Benefits include (but are not limited to)*:
On-Site Signage in print and/or digital format
Tickets for events (depending on sponsorship level)
Attendee list
Ad placement in leading publications such as The Wall Street Journal,
BtoB Magazine
Investment:
Event: $2,500 - $5,000 - $7,500
Program Guide: $500 - $1,500
TOWER AWARDS
Annual creative competition gala/ceremony
Benefits include (but are not limited to)*:
On-Site Signage in print and/or digital format
Four tickets to the Tower Awards Gala/Ceremony
Attendee list
Ad placement in leading publications such as The Wall Street Journal,
BtoB Magazine
Investment: $5,500
WEBSITE ADVERTISING RATES
Page Options** Price Per 3 Months Price Per 6 Months Price Per 12 Months
About Us $400 $700 $1200
Events $600 $1000 $1800
Resources $400 $700 $1200
Membership $600 $1000 $1800
Sponsorship $300 $500 $800
Contact Us $500 $800 $1400
All Pages $1000 $1800 $3000
(except home page)
**Pages include main page listed above and all sub-pages under that category (listed on
left side of page).
