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Angel Packages — $50,000

Online Journalism Awards Banquet

Put your organization front and center during the dinner and ceremony highlighting digital journalism’s preeminent awards. Sponsor has the option to present one award, with brief remarks, during the ceremony. Sponsor also receives:

    • One reserved OJA Awards Banquet dinner table, with seating for 10
    • Two (2), one-hour sponsored workshop/sessions
    • Sponsorship acknowledgement during live streaming of awards
    • Five 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 ONA16
    • One Centennial Foyer Premiere Booth Space (10×10)
    • Five ONA Career Center 30-day listings
    • Logo (linked) in conference e-mail newsletters (opt-in audience 8,000+)
    • Logo in all targeted OJA banquet emails
    • Logo on projection screens during the OJA Awards Banquet
    • Logo and thanks on OJA page of ONA16 printed program
    • Logo and link prominently placed on ONA16 website
    • Top placement, logo and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA16 website and in printed program guide
    • Up to two inserts or promotional items in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

Opening Night Reception – SPONSORED BY FACEBOOK

Welcome attendees and officially kick-off ONA16 at this premier 1 1/2-hour networking event. Heavy appetizers & beverages are included, but any additional décor or hand-outs/give-aways is at the discretion of the sponsor. Sponsor also receives:

  • One reserved OJA Awards Banquet dinner table, with seating for 10
  • Two (2), one-hour sponsored workshop/sessions
  • Sponsorship acknowledgement during one keynote
  • Five 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 ONA16
  • One Centennial Foyer Premiere Booth Space (10×10)
  • Five ONA Career Center 30-day listings
  • Logo (linked) in conference e-mail newsletters (opt-in audience 8,000+)
  • Logo in all targeted Opening Night emails
  • Logo and link prominently placed on ONA16 website
  • Top tier placement, logo and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA16 website and in printed program guide
  • Up to two inserts or promotional items in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

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Diamond Packages — $30,000 + Coffee Lounges

All Diamond Packages include:

  • 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
  • One-hour sponsored workshop/session
  • One Centennial Foyer Premiere Booth Space (10×10)
  • One full-page color ad in conference program guide — premium placement
  • Three ONA Career Center 30-day listings
  • Logo/name listed as Diamond Sponsor on on-site signage
  • Logo (linked) placed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 8,000+)
  • Logo and link prominently placed on conference website
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA16 website and in printed program guide
  • One insert or promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

Student Newsroom – SPONSORED BY GOOGLE

Support this key program, which brings 20 select students to ONA16, to produce content for the ONA16 website under the personal guidance of professional mentors. Includes dedicated on-site and website promotion and signage.

Coffee + Tea Bar

$7,500 for Capitol Lounge + All beverage service costs

Provide coffee service for conference attendees in one of the two highest-traffic areas at ONA16 – the Capitol Lounge area, located outside of the Midway and across from Registration. Sponsor receives a dedicated lounge space where the Sponsor can showcase its branding, highlight tools, host meetings and network with ONA16 attendees. Sponsor is responsible for all costs related to hotel coffee service, which is $10,500 per day (including service fees) for 2 full breaks and 90 total gallons of coffee and tea. A minimum of one coffee/tea service (45 gallons) per day is required as part of this sponsorship. Note: Sponsor does not receive additional booth space as part of this package. This is one of two coffee bars @ ONA16; the other will be located on the Centennial Foyer and is sponsored by Google.

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Platinum Sponsorships — $20,000-$25,000

All Platinum Packages include:

  • 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 Standard/Capitol Ballroom Exhibit Table space (10’x10’)
  • Logo (linked) placed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 8,000+)
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA16 website and in printed program guide
  • One insert or promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

Attendee Badge Holders — SUPPORTED BY GANNETT FOUNDATION

Sponsor logo prominently displayed on badges and lanyard worn by 2,200+ attendees for all three days of ONA16.

Conference Bags — SPONSORED BY BRIGHTSPOT

Full-color logo appears on eco-friendly, reusable bags carried by 2,200+ attendees. Opportunity to include up to two inserts or promotional items in the bag (provided by the sponsor).

Social Media – SPONSORED BY NPR

Distribute your messaging across all ONA social media platforms – including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, during the week of the conference, Sept. 13-18.  There were over 30,000 tweets on the main conference hashtag #ONA15, thousands more on individual hashtags for sessions at the conference and our Friday keynote hashtag was the #1 top trending tag in the U.S. More than 1,600 Instagram photos were shared with #ONA15, and there were an average of 2,175 tweets an hour on #ONA15 during our opening day.

First-timers Networking + Breakfast — SPONSORED BY NEWS REPUBLIC

Address audience of 500+ conference-goers during this hour-long, invitation-only event. Food costs are included in the sponsorship. The package also includes branding and messaging as part of official invitation to first-time attendees in advance of ONA16. This event was jam-packed at ONA15!

Wireless — SPONSORED BY BRIGHTSPOT

Maximum exposure every time 2,200+ conference attendees access the ONA16 private wireless network at the Hyatt Regency Denver Convention Center. Includes dedicated signage near ONA16 registration desk and throughout both ONA16 programming floors.

Volunteers — $20,000

Support our 100+ volunteers and show off your brand on custom polo shirts to be worn throughout the entire conference with constant exposure to 2,200+ attendees.

Karaoke Closing Party — $20,000

Host this exciting and popular event for 400+ guests. Sponsor will be included in all promotion of the event, including link/icon in any stand-alone materials. Karaoke and drink tickets for 400 guests are included; any food or decor is at the discretion of the sponsor.

Diversity Reception — SPONSORED BY NBC UNIVERSAL

Address this group of 200+ diverse conference-goers during this 1-hour-long appetizer and ticketed bar networking event.  Sponsor also receives branding on digital invitation and all official promotion of the event.

ONA16 Digital Sponsorship — $20,000

Three rotating sponsored content spots on the conference home page of the ONA16 website during the week of the conference. These are the only advertisements on the ONA16 site.

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Gold Sponsors — $15,000

All Gold Packages also include:

  • Two full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • One half-page color ad in the conference program guide
  • One Standard/Capitol Ballroom Exhibit Table space (10’x10’)
  • Logo/name listed as Gold Sponsor on on-site signage
  • Name listed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 8,000+)
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA16 website and in printed program guide
  • One insert or promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

Networking Lounge (Mineral Lounge) – SPONSORED BY DISNEY PARKS NEWS BUREAU

A dedicated 20×20 space in the Mineral Lounge where the Sponsor can showcase its branding, highlight tools, host meetings and network with ONA16 attendees. Sponsor would be responsible for any food and beverage, specialty furniture and/or A/V; ONA will provide list of vendors. Note: Sponsor does not receive additional booth space as part of this package.

Wednesday Night Sponsored Session & Networking – SPONSORED BY ESPN

Address 200+ conference-goers during this 90-min pre-conference networking and programming event the night before ONA16 officially kicks off. Sponsor also receives branding on digital invitation/RSVP and all official promotion of the event, which will be listed on the official ONA16 schedule. Sponsor would be responsible for any food and beverage and specialty furniture; ONA will provide a list of vendors.

Registration Desk – SPONSORED BY SMARTNEWS & AFP

Dedicated branding and hand-outs (provided by Sponsor) in one of the highest-trafficked area of conference venue for all three days, with exposure to all 2,200+ attendees. The Registration Area is in the Capitol Lounge space, located just outside the Midway and exhibit space.

Live Streaming Video Sponsorship

Be branded as the official sponsor of the ONA16 livestream. Sponsor would be branded on the livestream from ONA16’s Workshop and Problem-Solving Sessions. Additional live stream activity would be at the expense of the Sponsor, and coordinated with ONA.

T-shirts – SPONSORED BY AMERICAN PRESS INSTITUTE

Sponsor’s color logo + brief text on the back of ONA16 T-shirt, inserted in each conference bag (2,200+); ONA16 logo will be displayed on front.

Hotel Keycards – SPONSORED BY MCCLATCHY FOUNDATION

Put your message directly in the hands of 2,200+ ONA16 conference attendees with branded guest room keycards.

Conference Session Signage — SPONSORED BY NASDAQ

Dedicated logo/branding on printed signs for each general conference session, Sept. 15-17, throughout ONA16 conference space.

Opening Slides — Stringr

Sponsor logo projected on opening screen of ONA16 general sessions during all three days of the conference.

Screening Sponsorship

Promotion and screening of film for registered ONA16 attendees. Sponsor handles all screening logistics. Sponsor also receives an introduction to ONA Local leaders (50+ domestic and international groups), including student leaders for preview/discussion opportunities, branding on digital invitation and all official promotion of the screening.

International Reception — SPONSORED BY DATAMINR

Address this group of 200+ international conference-goers during this hour-long, invitation-only appetizer and ticketed bar networking event. Sponsor also receives branding on digital invitation and all official promotion of the event.

Educator Reception — SPONSORED BY BANJO

Address ONA’s growing audience of academic conference-goers during this hour-long, invitation-only appetizer and ticketed bar networking event. Sponsor also receives branding on digital invitation and all official promotion of the event.

Mobile App — SPONSORED BY TEGNA FOUNDATION

Conference attendees will get the latest information on all ONA16 activities from this mobile web application. Last year, 72% of conference participants downloaded the app, which received 225,000 pageviews during the conference. Sponsor logo and link will appear on a dedicated banner ad atop the schedule, a standalone sponsor page and all ONA communications about the application.

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Silver Packages — $10,000-$12,500

All Silver Packages include:

  • Two full conference passes, each including a one-year ONA membership
  • One quarter-page color ad in conference program guide
  • One Standard/Capitol Ballroom Exhibit Table space (10’x10’)
  • Logo/name listed as Silver Sponsor on on-site signage
  • Logo (linked) placed in conference e-mail newsletters (audience 8,000+)
  • Logo (linked) and 60-word description on digital Sponsors page on ONA16 website and in printed program guide
  • One insert or promotional item in the attendee gift bag (provided by the sponsor)

Sponsored Session/Workshop — SOLD OUT

Become part of the official ONA16 schedule with a one-hour session, designed to introduce new skills, tools and concepts to the ONA16 audience. Sponsors work with ONA on topics and speaker, and schedules are determined as sponsors are secured. Each one of these sessions were standing-room-only at ONA15, and we have added additional space for attendees in Denver.

Recharge Station/Capitol Foyer Lounge – SPONSORED BY AP
Centennial Foyer — SPONSORED BY TWITTER

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 in your 15×15’ lounge space. Custom video sponsorship and branding as part of recharge station, and designation on official ONA16 map, on-site and in printed program. Note: Lounge sponsor does not receive additional booth space as part of this package.

Diversity Breakfast — SPONSORED BY PROPUBLICA + KNIGHT-MOZILLA OPENNEWS

Address a group of 50 diverse conference-goers during this hour-long, invitation-only breakfast event and private networking event. Sponsor also receives branding on digital invitation to apply for the event, and all official promotion of the event.  Food costs are included in the sponsorship. Sponsor is responsible for application process. Additional signage or give-aways are at the discretion of the Sponsor.

Leadership Breakfast — SPONSORED BY STORYFUL

Address a group of 50 senior-level conference-goers during this hour-long, invitation-only breakfast and private networking event.  Food costs are included in the sponsorship. Sponsor is responsible for programming, any stand-alone invitations, as well as management/approval of official guest list. Sponsor also receives branding on digital invitation to apply to attend the event, and any official promotion of the event. Additional signage or give-aways are at the discretion of the Sponsor.

Virtual Career Fair Lounge — SPONSORED BY THE DENVER POST

Premier lounge space on the Capitol Foyer, one of the highest-trafficked area of conference venue, located just outside the Midway and exhibit space and near Registration. Sponsor receives recognition in all Virtual Career Fair emails and releases, and a banner ad on the digital Career Center for week of Sept. 11-18. In addition, sponsor receives up to 10 listings on the ONA16 Big Board, an on-site job board and popular networking spot that will be located adjacent to the lounge. Sponsor is responsible for any costs related to any give-aways, food and beverage, specialty furniture and/or A/V; ONA will provide list of vendors. Note: Sponsor does not receive additional booth space as part of this package.

Sunrise Yoga + Networking — SPONSORED BY SOCIALFLOW

Healthy opportunities to gather were one of the top attendee requests for ONA16! Welcome this group of up to 150 attendees as they gather for this RSVP-only 90-minute yoga-and-networking session, overlooking downtown Denver.

Refuel Lounge — SPONSORED BY PARSE.LY

Provide snack service for conference attendees in one of the highest-traffic area at ONA16 – the Centennial Lounge area, located just outside the keynote ballrooms — with exposure to all 2,200+ attendees. Sponsor receives a 15×15’ lounge space where the Sponsor can showcase its branding, highlight tools, host meetings and network with ONA16 attendees. Sponsor is responsible for all costs related to hotel snack service, such as fruit, baked goods and juices (but not including waters). Sample options. Note: Sponsor does not receive additional booth space as part of this package.

Hydration Lounge — SPONSORED BY VIAFOURA

Denver’s elevation can leave visitors parched! Make sure ONA16 attendees remain hydrated, and get a chance to relax in this 15×15’ lounge in one of the highest-traffic area at ONA16 – the Centennial Lounge space, located just outside the keynote ballrooms — with exposure to all 2,200+ attendees. Water stations throughout the conference space will also be branded with Sponsor’s logo. Sponsor is responsible for any costs related to any branded water bottles, give-aways, any food and beverage (approved by ONA so as not to overlap/compete with Refuel Lounge), specialty furniture and/or A/V; ONA will provide list of vendors. Note: Sponsor does not receive additional booth space as part of this package.

Unconference Sessions — $10,000

Sponsor popular impromptu sessions created and voted on by conference attendees. Sponsorship include linked logo on online UnConference voting board during ONA16, logo prominently displayed on-site during each Unconference session, and linked logo in any Unconference Session digital announcements (including blog posts).