Sponsorship PacketContact: Elysa :: VP of Sponsorship

Sponsorship@SMCDallas.org

Revised: May 2012

SOCIAL MEDIA CLUB OF DALLAS

The Social Media Club of Dallas (SMC Dallas) is a professional networking organization led by seasoned marketing and PR professionals who are passionate about exploring and sharing best practices in digital and social media marketing. Our sponsors help us provide a venue, food and quality speakers for our meetings as well as allow us to host TweetUps and other networking events, providing them the opportunity to present their message to an engaged and influential audience.

WHO WE ARE

Benefits• Enhances the reputation and image of the sponsoring company through

association.• Gives product and consumer-oriented brands high visibility among key audiences.• Gives service and online marketing-oriented brands ability to showcase messages

to a highly-targeted, relevant group of marketing decision makers.• Provides a focal point for marketing efforts and sales campaigns.• Generates awareness, publicity and media coverage.

WHY SPONSORIf you are looking to drive awareness of your brand and products or services, our club offers a unique collection of online influencers in the DFW area, as well as a national reach.

REACH

• At each monthly event, we have an average attendance of 150-200 people. Special events draw 300+ people.

• Pre-event promotion reaches 2,000 people via email, 2,500 people via Facebook, and 9,000 people via Twitter from SMCDallas brand alone.• Retweets, reshares and reposts are a positive side-effect of

marketing to social people • Ex: The board of SMC Dallas has a collective Twitter following

of 75,000+)

• We can create a tailored package to meet your needs and budget.

• Sponsorship availability is limited and will be awarded on a first-come basis.

• Availability: • One Presenting Sponsor per

event• One Platinum Sponsor per event• We may have multiple Gold and

Silver sponsors • At least one, but often multiple

in-kind food sponsors

SPONSORSHIP NOTES

SMC Dallas hosts monthly meetings featuring industry leaders in the social media, PR, and marketing space. Attendees range from interns to CEOs and everyone in between!

Sponsorship opportunities start at $600 at the Silver level. We work directly with small and large brands, as well as agencies that represent them.

This is a great way to reach the best and brightest in digital marketing in Dallas.

MEETING SPONSORSHIPS

• Food sponsors provide food and/or desserts for pre-event networking • Our events average 150 attendees, food is usually provided for 100-125• Coupons or gift-card giveaways generally perform well to drive additional

awareness for food sponsors• SMCDallas will promote food sponsor’s social channels pre-, during and post-

event

FOOD SPONSORSHIP

TWEETUPSIn order to further facilitate networking, SMC Dallas hosts semi-regular Ambassador events. Sponsorship is available to reach this influential group.

This sponsorship is ideal for venues such as bars, restaurants, hotels and other entertainment venues.

IN-KIND SPONSORSHIPWe also welcome in-kind services and product donations, such as:

• Printing• Promotional items (that

can be customized for SMC Dallas)

• Name tags• Food and beverages• Event and meeting

space• Entertainment services• Items for speaker gifts,

door prizes and volunteer appreciation• Gift certificates• Marketing books• Event tickets

• Hotel and/or airfare for speakers

• Photo and video services

SPEAKER SPONSORSHIPOur speakers typically generously donate their time and pay their own expenses, but if you and/or your organization would like to recommend and possibly sponsor a speaker, please contact us.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for hotel and travel accommodations for our speakers

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PREVIOUSSPONSORS

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATIONWe are happy to work with agencies or directly with brands.

Contact for more information!Contact: Elysa :: VP of Sponsorship

Sponsorship@SMCDallas.org

Revised: May 2012