Sponsorship Opportunities
Rules
- Only companies with a completed convention booth application may apply for a TMEA Convention Sponsorship.
- Previous sponsors have first right of renewal.
- Sponsorships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis based on their application submit date/time.
Standard Benefits
In addition to these benefits, see each sponsorship for its specific recognition.
- Inclusion on a thank-you page in the convention preview magazine
- Inclusion on a thank-you page in the convention program
- Sponsor booths are highlighted on the interactive floor plan
If an acceptable logo is not received by November 7, the company name will be displayed in text only on these acknowledgements. Logo Submission Requirements.
Booth Assignment Priority Points
For every $250 spent on a sponsorship, the company earns 1 booth assignment priority point. Sponsor contract and payment must be received by October 1 for the upcoming convention’s booth points. (If contract is received after this date, points will be awarded for the subsequent convention’s booth points.)
Need Help?
For questions regarding sponsorships contact the TMEA Exhibits & Advertising Manager.
Mobile App
Company name or logo displayed prominently in the convention app. In 2022, it was downloaded 14,000 times and the app was viewed over 860,000 times.
Cost/Total Available: $1,500 each / 6 Sponsorships
Specific Recognition: Sponsor image displays in the app (rotates between 4 sponsors) and links to the sponsor information page that includes your booth number(s) and a pin to your location in the exhibit hall. The page can also include a link to your website. Top billing on sponsor list that includes a link to your site and a thumbnail image.
Booth Assignment Priority Points Earned: 6
Add-on Available: Push Notification
Purchase a push notification to alert app users to visit your booth or to promote your offers. Available first-come-first-serve. Must be a Mobile App sponsor.
Cost/Total Available: $500 each notification / 6 Notifications (2 available each day exhibits are open)
Specific Recognition: Mobile App users will receive a push notification and an in-app notification with a short message from you. Notification will link to your sponsor page.
Booth Assignment Priority Points Earned: 2
Cash Giveaways
Company name or logo on the cash giveaway tickets every active member attendee receives at registration to deposit in boxes throughout the exhibit hall. Approximately 14,900 tickets are distributed.
Cost/Total Available: $750/5 Sponsorships
Specific Recognition: Sponsor name printed on 1/5 of the tickets, on one of the deposit boxes, on the winner’s display board.
Booth Assignment Priority Points Earned: 3
Registration
Your company name or logo is on every registration kiosk screen. It is seen by over 15,000 attendees as they begin their time at the convention.
Cost/Total Available : $2,500/3 Sponsorships
Specific Recognition: Sponsor name or logo displays on registration kiosk screens.
Booth Assignment Priority Points Earned: 10
Information Booth
Company name or logo displayed at the convention Information Booth. Educators, parents, and students visit this booth throughout the event for tickets, schedules, maps, and more.
Cost/Total Available : $750/2 Sponsorships
Specific Recognition: Company name or logo displayed on signage at the Information Booth.
Booth Assignment Priority Points Earned: 3
All-State Student Badges
Company name or logo on the special badge holders provided to 1,780 All-State students.
All-Staters wear them throughout convention and take them home as souvenirs.
Cost/Total Available : $1,500/2 Sponsorships
Specific Recognition: Sponsor name or logo listed on each badge holder.
Booth Assignment Priority Points Earned: 6
Shuttle Buses
Your company name/logo displayed prominently on the official shuttle buses that run between the convention parking lot and the convention center seen by riders and by street traffic.
Cost/Total Available: $1,000/3 Sponsorships (1 available daily, Thurs-Sat)
Specific Recognition: Sponsor name/logo signage on outside of bus and on pick-up/drop-off signage.
Booth Assignment Priority Points Earned: 4
Exhibit Hall Aisle Signs
Company name/logo at aisle intersections on two-sided, two-sectioned signs, visible throughout the convention.
Cost/Total Available: $2,500/3 Sponsorships
Specific Recognition: Company name/logo on one-third of all aisle signs.
Booth Assignment Priority Points Earned: 10
All-State Programs
Company name or logo displayed on the cover page of the sponsored All-State concert programs viewed during the concerts and kept as treasured keepsakes.
Cost/Total Available: $1,500/3 Sponsorships (1 for the programs of each Division’s concerts–Band, Orchestra, Choir)
Specific Recognition: Sponsor name/logo displayed prominently on the cover page of the sponsored programs.
Booth Assignment Priority Points Earned: 4
Music Showcases
Company name/logo prominently displayed at the three Music Showcase locations throughout the convention center. These areas attract crowds throughout the convention during a variety of performances.
Cost/Total Available: $750 each/4 Sponsorships
Specific Recognition: Company name/logo prominently displayed on signage in the Music Showcase area.
Booth Assignment Priority Points Earned: 3
Graffiti Wall
Company name/logo prominently displayed on the popular Graffiti Wall located in the exhibit hall.
Cost/Total Available: $2,500/3 Sponsorship
Specific Recognition: Company name/logo prominently displayed on each side of the wall.
Booth Assignment Priority Points Earned:10
Exhibit Hall Cafe
Company name/logo prominently displayed at the Exhibit Hall Cafe. This area attracts crowds throughout the convention.
Cost/Total Available: $2,000/2 Sponsorships
Specific Recognition: Company name/logo prominently displayed in the Exhibit Hall Cafe.
Booth Assignment Priority Points Earned: 8
Logo Submission Requirements
Some sponsorship recognition items can feature your company logo (see the Specific Recognition defined within each opportunity above):
- Logo Submission: Email files to kcross@tmea.org. Title the email: YourCompanyName logo for convention sponsorship.
- Deadline: Logos meeting the following file requirements must be received by November 7 to be included in recognition items. If the logo isn’t received by the deadline, the company name will be displayed in plain text in recognition items.
- File format: vector-based PDF is preferred. If you submit an Illustrator file, convert all type to outlines before submitting the file to prevent font substitution.
- Display:Logos may be displayed in black and white, two- or four-color.