Direct to Buyers
Maximize your brand's impact and connect directly with elite event planners through exclusive Direct to Buyer sponsorships at Connect Marketplace.
Be the star of the Hosted Buyer Gifting Lounge, where your brand takes center stage as attendees receive premium gifts valued at $100+. From logo placement on promotional emails and gift bags to on-site visibility and engagement, this exclusive sponsorship ensures your brand leaves a lasting impression.
SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
Exclusive sponsorship - in partnership with Connect
Includes one gift for each hosted buyer ($100+ value of gift, Connect to work with sponsor to confirm gift items)
Sponsor logo on all promotional emails of the gift
Sponsor logo on bag that the items will be picked up in
Sponsor can have on-site team help facilitate giving away the gifts on-site with Connect staff
Branding and logo exposure will be displayed on-site at gifting suite
PRICING: Hosted Buyer Gifting Lounge $50k
Looking for a memorable way to show off your beloved city? Our FAM sponsorship allows you to treat 10-15 planners to the trip of a lifetime!
SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:- City nearby the host city sponsors pre-qualified meeting for planners for a FAM in their city.- Number capped by hosts, but normally ranges from 10-15 persons.- Occurs the day before or after Connect event. - Sponsor is responsible for airport transfers, meals, and lodging while planners are in their city.- Connect to incur the cost of flying planners to a nearby airport.
PRICING: FAM $15k
Get in touch: sales@connectmeetings.com
With your brand prominently displayed on refund envelopes, you'll have the chance to generate a relationship with planners beyond the event.SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:- Branded envelope with artwork provided by sponsor for refund checks to be passed out in. - Opportunity to provide a business card to go inside each envelope.- Sponsor logo will be included on Connect website. - Option to provide a gift to be passed out with refund checks.- One sponsorship available per track. PRICING: Planner Checkout $7.5k per track
Attendees will thank you 'a latte' after enjoying their favorite beverage.
SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:- Branded $5 Starbucks gift cards to be handed to all meeting planners at registration. - Sponsor logo on website and signage. - One sponsorship available per track.
PRICING: Coffee On Us $10k
With your logo prominently displayed on items such as pens, notepads, and water bottles, you'll have constant exposure and a lasting impression on planners throughout the event.
SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:- Opportunity to sponsor max of three items placed on planner tables.- Table items (to be determined by Connect) can include notebooks, pens, hand sanitizer, water bottles, etc.- Option to provide one gift item or sales item beyond branded planner table items. - One sponsorship available per track.
PRICING: Planner Table Items $12.5k
Sponsoring the planner room drop items at Connect Marketplace is a unique way to welcome attendees to the event and make an unforgettable first impression.
SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:- Sponsor provides gift items (posters, food, bags, etc.) to be placed in meeting planner hotel rooms. - For purchase per track and non-exclusive.
PRICING: Planner Room Drops $7.5k per track
With your logo prominently displayed on the bag, you'll have ongoing visibility beyond the event and make an impressive first impression.
SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:- Sponsor logo on room drop bags given to be placed in meeting planner rooms.- Option to provide one gift to be placed inside the bags.- For purchase per track.
PRICING: Planner Room Drop Bags $7.5k per track
By sponsoring the planner bag inserts, you'll have the opportunity to choose which items you would like to gift planners.
SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:- Sponsor provides gift items (posters, food, bags, etc.) to be placed on planner appointment tables.- For purchase per track and non-exclusive.
PRICING: Planner Bag Inserts $3k per track
There's no better way to start the day than with a CMP breakfast! By hosting a CMP breakfast, you'll have the unique opportunity to spend time with CMP planners at Connect Marketplace and have their undivided attention.
SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:- All CMP planners invited (250 planners attend on average). - Digital signage and opportunity to place collateral in room. - Branded email invitation and registration site. - Branded email ticket confirmations. - 3-5 minute speaking opportunity. - Continental breakfast included (option to enhance F&B at an additional cost). - Breakfast will be added as an official agenda item online. - Sponsor logo added to Connect website.
PRICING: CMP Breakfast $40k
Sponsor a Hosted Breakfast Focus Group at Connect Marketplace and fuel your brand with both valuable insights and caffeine. With your logo prominently displayed on the breakfast spread and the opportunity to speak for 3-5 minutes, attendees will be sure to remember your brand - even before their morning coffee kicks in.
SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:- 1.5 hour focus group regarding sponsor's destination led by Connect.- Option to invite up to 15 buyers. - Digital signage and opportunity to place collateral in room. - Connect to lead focus group with buyers of your choice.- Branded email invitation and registration site. - Branded email ticket confirmations. - 3-5 minute speaking opportunity. - Continental breakfast included (option to enhance F&B at an additional cost). - Breakfast will be added as an official agenda item online. - Sponsor logo added to Connect website. - 2 Available (Day 2 & Day 3)
PRICING: Hosted Breakfast Focus Group $30k
Sponsoring a Hosted Lunch Focus Group is an excellent way to gain valuable insights into your target audience's needs and preferences. You'll have the opportunity to facilitate the discussion and showcase your thought leadership, positioning your brand as a trusted industry leader.
SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:- 1.5 hour focus group regarding sponsor's destination led by Connect.- Option to invite up to 15 buyers. - Digital signage and opportunity to place collateral in room. - Connect to lead focus group with buyers of your choice.- Branded email invitation and registration site. - Branded email ticket confirmations. - 3-5 minute speaking opportunity. - Sandwich or wrap lunch included (option to enhance F&B at an additional cost). - Lunch will be added as an official agenda item online. - Sponsor logo added to Connect website. - 2 Available (Day 2 & Day 3)
PRICING: Hosted Lunch Focus Group $30k
Hungry for more than just leads? By sponsoring a hosted lunch at Connect Marketplace you'll get valuable face time with your target audience to further your relationship with them. Your logo will be prominently displayed so that attendees are sure to remember your brand - and their delicious lunch - long after the event is over.
SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:- Option to invite up to 50 buyers. - Digital signage and opportunity to place collateral in room. - Branded email invitation and registration site. - Branded email ticket confirmations. - 3-5 minute speaking opportunity. - Sandwich or wrap lunch included (option to enhance F&B at an additional cost). - Lunch will be added as an official agenda item online. - Sponsor logo added to Connect website. - 2 Available (Day 2 & Day 3)
PRICING: Hosted Lunch $35k
What better way to start your day than with a Hosted Breakfast at Connect Marketplace? As a Hosted Breakfast sponsor, you'll gain insights into your target audience's needs and preferences and have the opportunity to facilitate the discussion and showcase your brand's thought leadership.
SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:- Option to invite up to 50 buyers. - Digital signage and opportunity to place collateral in room. - Branded email invitation and registration site. - Branded email ticket confirmations. - 3-5 minute speaking opportunity. - Continental breakfast included (option to enhance F&B at an additional cost). - Breakfast will be added as an official agenda item online. - Sponsor logo added to Connect website.
PRICING: Hosted Breakfast $25k
Want to be the most 'liked' brand at Connect Marketplace? By purchasing a social media package, you'll get an exclusive shoutout on Connect's Facebook and Instagram before the show to let everyone know that you're attending and ready to get business done.
SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:- Includes social media shout-out on Connect's Facebook and Instagram.- Non-exclusive.
PRICING: Social Media Package $15k
As the room key sponsor, you'll open doors to new relationships and business opportunities. Your brand will be given maximum exposure throughout the event, putting you at the top of attendees' minds each time they enter their rooms.
SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:- Your logo or "call to action" on room keys.- Sponsor provides artwork for Connect to produce. - Keys are distributed at check-in to planners only.
PRICING: Room Key Sponsorship $25k
Ready to party? Our open night party promotion opportunity allows you to invite all Connect Marketplace attendees to your event, and provides you with a list of RSVPs afterwards so you can stay in touch.
SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:- Includes pre- and post-event email.- Official registration link and list of RSVPs supplied post-event.- Listed in Show Guide and as part of official schedule. - All attendee access.
PRICING: Open Night Party Promotion $15k
