Partnership
Reach dozens – even hundreds – of potential clients at once. AAF Austin events attract smart, motivated decision makers for the Austin ad industry.
Put your company’s name on the lips and in the hearts of hundreds of potential clients by emailing us with the subject Sponsorship. You’ll be in good company.
AAF Austin as a Partner
- Professionals from the top agencies in Austin
- Members of the American Advertising Federation
Founded in 1905, The American Advertising Federation is the oldest national advertising trade association in the U.S. With nearly 50,000 active members across 200 local chapters, we are also the largest.
Home the the American Advertising Awards (#winanADDY) as well as the Advertising Hall of Fame, AAF is the premier advertising organization for brands, agencies and studios.
AAF Austin – Events
- Big Wigs
Individual achievement awards - American Advertising Awards
Campaign Achievement Awards - Day at the Capitol
A day for advocating policy at the Texas Capitol - Advent10n
District 10 conference with advertisers from Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Louisiana
- Ad 2 – 32 Under 32
Celebrating the 32 fastest rising people in Austin media under the age of 32 - Happy Hours
Monthly gatherings of like-minded individuals - Thought Leadership Panels
Guest speakers join us for an evening for forward thinking around a given topic
Custom sponsorship packages are available for all events upon request.
All sponsorships include logo placements and varying level of VIP tickets and online promotion.
American Advertising Awards Partnership Opportunities
The American Advertising Awards is the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition, attracting over 40,000 entries every year in local AAF Club (Ad Club) competitions.
Presenting (Title) Sponsor
$10,000
- Premiere logo placements
- Name in title of event
- Up to 3 minutes on stage
- Names and information of attendees available upon request
Dinner Sponsor
$6,000
- Branded napkins for the night
- Opportunity to provide branded Food Stations
- Dinner Table Swag Bags provided by sponsor
Supporting Sponsor
$5,000
- Logo placements
- Two tickets
Bar Sponsor
$5,000
- Drink special named after your company
- Opportunity to provide branded items for bar service (plates, napkins, etc.)
- Thank you during the ceremony
T-Shirt Sponsor
$4,000
- Shirt to be included in swag bag/Winners will receive a shirt
Safe Ride Sponsor
$3,000
- Shout out at beginning and end of event
- Opportunity to provide branded items and/or promotional material to attendees
- Last touch booth with branded Uber vouchers
Photobooth Sponsor
$2,500
- Branded photos for both print and email
- Opportunity to provide branded props
Band Sponsor
$2,000
- Branded photos for both print and email
- Opportunity to provide branded props
Advent10n Partnership Opportunities
Title
$6,000
- Premiere logo placements
- Name in title of event
- Up to 1-2 minutes on stage
- Names and information of attendees available upon request
Dinner
$4,000
- Branded dishes for the night
- Opportunity to provide branding for the food area
- Opportunity to provide items for food service (plates, napkins, etc.)
- Opportunity to have a booth for “swag” items near the food area
Photobooth
$3,000-$5,000
- Branded photos for both print and email
- Opportunity to provide branded props
Bar
$4,000
- Branded drink(s) of the night
- Opportunity to provide branding to the bar area
- Opportunity to provide branded items for bar service (plates, napkins, etc.)
Entertainment
$3,000
- 1 minute on stage
- Opportunity to brand the entertainment space
Safe Ride
$3,000
- Shout out at beginning and end of event
- Opportunity to provide branded items and/or promotional material to attendees
- Last touch booth with branded Uber vouchers
General
$1,000
- Logo placements
- Two tickets
Day at the Capitol Partnership Opportunities
District-wide virtual event with potential in-person legislative meetings in Austin. Virtual event will include District 10* advertising professionals and AAF National & District Government Relations representatives.
Educational lightning rounds featuring industry experts will cover issues such as the negative economic impact of a potential advertising sales tax, deductibility of advertising expenses and privacy policies/support of Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA).
Participants will meet in breakout sessions with their legislators and staffers to offer their support as industry liaisons and educate them about the economic impact of the advertising industry.
*District 10 includes Arkansas, Northern Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas advertising professionals
Presenting Sponsor (1 available)
$2,500
- Linked logo on AAF Austin Website: DATC Event Page
- Linked logo on AAF Austin DATC email communications (reach: 2500+ Advertising professionals)
- Linked logo on AAF Austin and D10 social promotions
- Dedicated social media post (ex. News, Promo, Shout-Out)
- Linked logo on AAF District 10 website
- Linked logo on AAF District 10 promo emails (reach: 5,000+ Advertising professionals)
- Presenting sponsor title in all event communications
- Recognition as Sponsor at event (verbal)
- Recognition as Sponsor at event (Dedicated slide on slide deck)
- Opportunity to speak on the importance of government relations for our industry.
Delegate Sponsor (2 available)
$1,000
- Linked logo on AAF Austin Website: DATC Event Page
- Linked logo on AAF Austin DATC email communications (reach: 2500+ Advertising professionals)
- Linked logo on AAF Austin and D10 social promotions
- Linked logo on AAF District 10 website
- Linked logo on AAF District 10 promo emails (reach: 5,000+ Advertising professionals)
- Recognition as Sponsor at event (verbal)
- Recognition as Sponsor at event (Sponsor slide on deck)
Big Wigs Partnership Opportunities
Big Wigs, the AAF Austin award ceremony that celebrates the individuals who make Austin’s advertising scene happen. This event is not about the creative work—it’s about the when, where, and how the creative work gets to market. It’s about the village it takes to bring the greatest campaigns to light. The event attracts large crowd of Austin advertising pros will gather to celebrate the achievements of some of their finest team players.
Title
$6,000
- Premiere logo placements
- Name in title of event
- Up to 3 minutes on stage
- Names and information of attendees available upon request
Dinner
$4,000
- Branded dishes for the night
- Opportunity to provide branding for the food area
- Opportunity to provide items for food service (plates, napkins, etc.)
- Opportunity to have a booth for “swag” items near the food area
Photobooth
$3,000-$5,000
- Branded photos for both print and email
- Opportunity to provide branded props
Bar
$4,000
- Branded drink(s) of the night
- Opportunity to provide branding to the bar area
- Opportunity to provide branded items for bar service (plates, napkins, etc.)
Entertainment
$3,000
- 1 minute on stage
- Opportunity to brand the entertainment space
Safe Ride
$3,000
- Shout out at beginning and end of event
- Opportunity to provide branded items and/or promotional material to attendees
- Last touch booth with branded uber vouchers
General
$1,000
- Logo placements
- Two tickets
Other Sponsorship Opportunities
32 Under 32
Ad 2 Austin’s 32 Under 32 recognizes 32 young professionals in the first 10 years of their careers. This is Ad 2 Austin’s largest in-person event, celebrating young wavemakers who have made a large impact early on in their careers.
Thought Leadership Panels
A wide-ranging series of advertising and marketing topics with a focus on thought leadership, technology and diversity. Panels can be in the AM (Breakfast Serial Series) or evenings with venues ranging from bars/restaurants, office spaces or official event spaces.
Happy Hours
Monthly networking nights at bars and restaurants around Austin open to all AAF Members and Ad2 Members free of charge.. Relaxing, “come-and-go as you please events” that are sponsored by local agencies, publishers and tech companies.
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