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Partner with IABC/Toronto to reach your target audience!
Download a copy of the 2008 Sponsorship Package
IABC/Toronto is the largest professional association for GTA-based communicators, public relations and marketing professionals. The Toronto chapter boasts nearly 1,500 active members and is the largest chapter in the world. This strong network and profile gives your business the opportunity to reach an influential group of communications professionals at every stage of their career.
Members practice in many disciplines of communications and are employed by organizations ranging from large national or multinational corporations, to small local businesses, to non-profit societies and sole proprietorships - crossing all business sectors. By partnering with IABC/Toronto, your business reaches this targeted audience of influential decision makers.
Customized sponsorship packages can be developed to ensure maximum benefits are received. To inquire about a customized sponsorship package, or to find out more information, please contact IABC/Toronto's VP, advertising & sponsorship.
Overview of event sponsorship opportunities:
Award programs
IABC/Toronto offers a variety of opportunities for professionals to be recognized for their achievements and for your company to gain visibility and be recognized for your commitment to the communications industry! All amounts may be made in cash or equivalent value in in-kind service.
IABC/Toronto Communicator of the Year Award (COTY)
Platinum package - $4,000 - AVAILABLE
- Announcement to membership of sponsor commitment to organization with information about sponsor and contact information included.
- 6 tickets to event
- Name of company included in award name
- Introduction of winner by sponsor
- Photo with award winner
- Article in Communicator about the award winner with a quote from the sponsor
- Sponsor Logo on all event promotional materials
- Press releases include sponsor information
Gold level - $2,000 - - AVAILABLE
- 4 tickets to event
- Introduction of winner by sponsor
- Photo with award winner
- Article in Communicator about the award winner with a quote from the sponsor
- Sponsor Logo on all event promotional materials
- Press releases include sponsor information
OVATION Awards
Gold package - Award category sponsorship $7,500 - AVAILABLE
- Category exclusivity, you name linked to the category name.
- 8 tickets to event
- Signage at gala
- Sponsor Logo on all promotional materials (including invitations, Award book, Communicator article mention)
- Hand-outs of marketing materials at event
- Your flyer in receipt mailing after event
- Introduction of event category at gala and on-stage presentation of awards
Non-exclusive category sponsorship - $2,000 - AVAILABLE
- 4 tickets to event
- Introduction of event category at gala and on-stage presentation of awards
- Logo on all promotional materials (including invitations, Award book, Communicator article mention)
People's Choice Award - $2,000 - AVAILABLE
- 4 tickets to event
- Introduction of event category at gala and on-stage presentation of award
- Sponsor Logo on all promotional materials (including invitations, Award book, Communicator article mention)
Business Awards - $4,000 - AVAILABLE
- Lead sponsorship of entire category
- Sponsor Logo on all promotional materials (including invitations, Award book, Communicator article mention)
- Hand-outs of marketing materials
- Flyer in receipt mailing after event
- Introduction of event category at gala and on-stage presentation of award
Bobbie Resnick Philanthropy Award - $3,500 - AVAILABLE
Roberta (Bobbie) Resnick, ABC, APR, MC and IABC Fellow, is a public relations pioneer who was one of the founders of the Toronto chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. Resnick boasts a successful track record of more than fifty years as a communicator, volunteer, award winner, consultant, entrepreneur, educator and mentor. This philanthropy award in her name recognizes outstanding leadership, contribution to the profession and service to the community and/or not-for-profit sector.
- Your name linked to the category name.
- On-stage presentation of award.
- Logo on all promotional materials (including invitations, Award book, Communicator article mention)
- 1/2 page ad in Communicator
- Hand-outs of marketing materials
Student of the Year Award - $3,500
SOLD (MAVERICK Public Relations)
- Your name linked to the category name.
- On-stage presentation of award.
- Sponsor Logo on all promotional materials (including invitations, Award book, Communicator article mention)
- 1/2 page ad in Communicator
- Hand-outs of marketing materials
Professional development events
Career development and connecting with other communicators in new and meaningful ways is the key reason our members join and stay with IABC/Toronto. And at IABC/Toronto, our members love to learn and share with peers, and our sponsors have the ability to enjoy the benefits of being involved in their development. Take advantage of opportunities to be visible in our professional discussion boards, or sponsor our accredited business communicator (ABC) designation program - the perfect connection to our senior communicators. Or, gain visibility during our monthly professional development events - the perfect opportunity to reach out and get involved. Become an "official sponsor" of an IABC/Toronto program and we'll work with you to develop a customized recognition of your firm as sponsor.
Two types of Professional Development Sponsorships:
- ABC designation program sponsorship - $7,500 annual commitment - AVAILABLE
- Professional Development sponsorship - $10,000 annual commitment - SOLD (CNW Group)
Networking events
Munch 'n' Mingle - AVAILABLE
IABC/Toronto members and guests shake away work pressures and gather to share laughs and ideas each month in an after-hours event that combines networking and fun. Your company will connect with attendees in a relaxed, fun atmosphere in some of the hottest pubs and clubs in town. Sponsor one or many! $1,500 each event
Benefits include:
- Logo on all marketing materials
- Introduction at event
- 2 tickets to event
- Thank you at event
- Flyer distribution at event
To sponsor an IABC/Toronto event/program or for additional information, please contact our VP, advertising & sponsorship.
