SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

 

Achieve your marketing goals and show your support for Wisconsin's libraries!

ALL-CONFERENCE CHAMPION Contribution of $10,000 - 1 sponsor

This exclusive level of sponsorship provides the highest recognition at the WLA Conference. Includes:

  • Our most visible exhibit booth space situated directly across from Registration, guaranteed exposure to all conference attendees
  • Full page advertisement placement in the digital program book
  • Two complimentary full conference registration passes
  • Reserved seating at the Thursday morning keynote session
  • Opportunity for a representative to provide welcome comments at the Thursday luncheon
  • Invite your clients to join you at your front row reserved table for the Thursday luncheon and keynote speaker
  • Prominent logo placement on all conference promotional materials and signage.  Your logo prominently displayed (with link to your company’s website) on the WLA 2024 conference website, conference app, and conference email blasts. 

OPENING PARTY HOST Contribution of $5,000 - 1 sponsor

Welcome attendees to the conference as the host of our opening reception!

  • Complimentary Gold Exhibit Booth
  • Full page advertisement placement in the program book
  • Two complimentary full conference registration passes
  • Reserved seating at the keynote sessions
  • Opportunity for a representative to provide welcome comments at the Thursday luncheon reception
  • Invite your clients to join you at your front row reserved table for the Thursday luncheon and keynote speaker
  • Prominent logo placement on all conference promotional materials and signage
  • Your logo prominently displayed (with link to your company’s website) on the WLA 2024 conference website, conference app, and conference email blasts

ADVOCATE - Contribution of $3,000 - 1 sponsor

Includes:

  • Complimentary Bronze Exhibit booth
  • Recognition on the WLA website with your logo and link to your company’s website
  • Recognition on onsite signage
  • Recognition in all materials that promote your sponsored event or item
  • Two complimentary full conference registration passes

SUPPORTER - Contribution of $2,500 (unlimited)

Includes:

  • Recognition on the WLA website with your logo and link to your company’s website
  • Recognition on onsite signage
  • Recognition in all materials that promote your sponsored event or item
  • One complimentary full conference registration pass

FRIEND - Contribution of $1,000 (unlimited)

Includes:

  • Recognition on the WLA website with your logo and link to your company’s website
  • Recognition in all materials that promote your sponsored event or item

New this Year! Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame

Sponsorships available at the conference opening reception taking place at Lambeau Field:

  • HOST AN OLD-FASHIONED ICE CREAM SOCIAL alongside a Lambeau Culinary Team Member with a Tundra Ice Cream Bar. What a great way to interact with the attendees! $3000 SPONSORED BY EBSCO
  • SECURE YOUR SPOT as the host of a Nicolet Bottled Water and Soda Station. Hand Out Business Cards with the Bottled Beverages. Everyone will visit you to hydrate! $1250
  • SPONSOR TRANSPORTATION to and from the host property to Lambeau Field. Greet customers at the door of the bus and join them onboard. Be sure to hand out your business cards! $1000

Targeted Sponsorships

Make your sponsorship dollars work harder! Mix and match any of these sponsorship opportunities to fit your organization’s goals and budget. The total amount you spend determines your level of sponsorship and related benefits (see above - additional benefits are listed below). These opportunities will go fast, so don’t wait to gain maximum exposure!

  • Exclusive All-Conference Sponsor $10,000
  • Opening Party Host (Opening Reception at Lambeau Field) $5,000
  • Ice Cream Social (at Lambeau Field Opening Reception) $3,000  Sponsored by EBSCO
  • Nicolet Bottled Water & Soda Station (at Lambeau Field Opening Reception) $1250
  • Special Event Transportation (opening reception) - Provide bus transportation for the Opening Reception at Lambeau Field. $1000
  • Wednesday Opening Keynote: Dave Delaney Sponsored by the WLA Foundation N/A
  • Wednesday Youth Services Section Luncheon Speaker: Author Joanne Robertson - Sponsor benefits also include podium recognition and reserved seating. $2,500
  • Thursday Keynote Session: Dr. Brandy McNeil - Sponsor benefits also include podium recognition and reserved seating. $2,000
  • Thursday Luncheon Speaker: Author Amy Pease - Sponsor benefits also include podium recognition and reserved seating. $2,000
  • Friday Luncheon Speaker: Dr. Alonzo Kelly - Sponsor benefits also include podium recognition and reserved seating. $2,000
  • Advocate - Complimentary Bronze Booth, Recognition on WLA website with logo and link to your website. Onsite signage recognition. Sponsorship promotion in all conference materials, two full conference registrations. $3,000
  • Conference Audio-Visual Technology $8,000
  • Awards & Honors Reception - Lend your support to this special event recognizing Wisconsin's Library of the Year, Librarian of the Year, and more! Sponsor benefits also include podium recognition and reserved seating. (Multiple supporting sponsors are welcome.) $6,000
  • Mobile App Sponsor - Whova is the official conference mobile app and online event platform and will serve as the go-to resource for conference attendees. Sponsor benefits also include logo on app splash screen. $3,000
  • Supporter - Recognition on WLA website with logo and link to your website, onsite signage recognition in addition to all materials that promote your sponsorship. One Complimentary Full Conference registration pass. $2,500
  • Friend - Recognition on the WLA website with your logo and link to your company’s website. Recognition in all materials that promote your sponsorship. $1,000
  • Digital Conference Program Design - Sponsor benefits also include a full-page ad in the program. $1,000
  • Printed Conference-At-A-Glance - Sponsor benefits also include your name and logo included on printed document. $500
  • Headshot Photo Sponsor - A photographer will be on site to take professional headshots of attendees by appointment. Sponsor benefits also include your name/logo on the sign-up page. $500  Sponsored by ISG
  • Literature Drop- One 8 X 11-page, tri-fold brochure, and small giveaway item (pen, bookmark, etc.) in registration area. Limited to 4 sponsors. $250