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Your Guide to the Social Media Jungle

2020
San Diego, CA March 1-3
Best Content · Best Speakers
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Sponsor Social Media Marketing World: Options

Below you will find event demographics, sponsorship options and pricing details.

Social marketers come to Social Media Marketing World for education, information and solutions. Being in front of this audience with meaningful messaging, insights and education can help you reach and influence those marketers.

We offer three types of opportunities for your business:

      • Booths
      • Content (sponsor tracks)
      • Experiences (sponsor parties or lounges)

Click here to contact our sponsor team

Who Attends?

Thousands of marketers travel from around the globe to hear from the leading pros in social media. The event roster is a literal Who’s Who among industry thought leaders and big brands.

Nearly all attendees are social media marketers. Of these business marketers, below are four key avatars. Outlined are several key goals they look to achieve at the conference. More than 87% of attendees work for a small- to mid-sized business with up to 999 employees and 13% work for large brands with 1000+ employees.

Wondering what types of brands attend? Some of the recognized brands that attended in 2019 include Aerotek, Allstate, Amazon, American Family Insurance, AMPLIFY, AT&T, BASF, Best Buy, California Closets, CalPERS, Century 21, Cisco, Coldwell Banker, Concordia Publishing House, Corona Tools, Covered California, Deloitte, Department of National Defense, Edible Arrangements, Essick Air, Experian, FASTSIGNS International, FedEx Services, Fifty & Co., Gold Eagle Co., Harper Collins, Hilton, Hubspot, IBM, Jenny Craig, Jeppesen, Kaplan, Knott’s Berry Farm, LifeWay, Margaritaville, Marriott International, Microsoft, Mitchell 1/Snap-on, Mitsubishi, Morton Golf, Nissan North America, Northrop Grumman, Nutrisystem, Olympus, Omnicom Media Group, Omni International, Orangetheory Fitness, Owens Corning, Pampered Chef, Pella Corporation, Promega, PSC, Realtor.com, RE/MAX, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Rubio’s restaurants, Seattle Children’s, Sherwin-Williams, Silver Jeans, Sprint, Stanley Steemer, Twitter, UCLA, US Cellular, US Department of State, US For & Drug Administration, Vivant Smart Home, Warner Brothers, World Vision Canada, Yamaha Music, YMCA of the USA, Zippo.

In 2019, marketers from 50 countries were in attendance, including Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Peru, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, India, China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Australia, New Zealand, Nigeria and Israel.

Sponsors from 2019 include Arizona State University, Bluehost, Brand24, Brandzooka, Buztubr, Cloud Campaign, Constant Contact, Disruptive Advertising, Drivin Inc., Ecamm Live, eClincher, Emma, Empire Tax, Falcon.io, Gorgias, HeyOrca, iOgrapher, iPrintandShip, Life Lapse, LoveHandle, ManyChat, Nicholas Kusmich, Promo,  PromoRepublic, RevuKangroo, RWCP, SEMRush, Sixth Division, SmarterQueue, Socialbakers, StickerGiant, StickerYou, Switchboard Studio, SwitchPod, Tailwind, Talkwalker, Teachable, Thinkific, TubeBuddy, Vimeo, Wave.Video, Web Spider, Website.WS and Zoho Social.

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Networking Plaza

The Networking Plaza at Social Media Marketing World is a large 150,000 square foot environment that contains two stages. There thousands gather to network throughout the event, eat lunch, catch sessions, and meet sponsors. It’s where business deals take place.

We have many sponsorship opportunities here, including:

  • 20×20 foot booths
  • 10×20 foot booths
  • 10×10 foot booths
  • 4×2 foot table displays
  • Lounges, Tracks and more!

Sponsors are centrally located in the Networking Plaza for maximum exposure and traffic flow.

Networking Plaza Map for 2020:

Your brand is displayed in our busy Networking Plaza as attendees travel to keynote sessions, access two unique content stage experiences, network, dine and engage in topic-driven Table Talks.

Click here for PDF of above image

Entry Level Options:

Tabletop Display

  • Furnishings: Draped table (4’ x 2’), and chair.
  • Tickets: Two (2) Community tickets. (Value $994)
  • Lead retrieval app: A mobile app for easy scanning of name badges to collect leads.
  • Event mobile app: Company listing as a sponsor with a link to your special offer.
  • Logo recognition: Your logo listed as sponsor on event page and on signage in the venue.
  • Internet: WiFi access provided.
  • Power: Dedicated 5 AMP power line and power strip.
  • Size restrictions on signage.

PRICING: $7,000

Click here to contact our sponsor team

10×10 Booth Space

  • Booth: 10’ x 10’ exhibit space.
  • Furnishings: Draped table (6’ x 2.5’), two chairs and black pipe-and-drape.
  • Tickets: Four (4) Community tickets. (Value $1,988)
  • Lead retrieval app: A mobile app for easy scanning of name badges to collect leads.
  • Event mobile app: Company listing as a sponsor with a link to your special offer.
  • Logo recognition: Your logo listed as sponsor on event page and on signage in the venue.
  • Internet: WiFi access provided.
  • Power: Dedicated 5 AMP power line and power strip.

PRICING: Standard $10,000/ Premium $14,000

OPTIONAL UPGRADES OR EXTRA TICKETS:

  • Community Ticket: Access to keynotes, 3 content stages, Table Talks, and Networking Plaza. PRICE $397 (Restrictions apply)
  • All-Access conference ticket: Access to networking parties, keynotes, track sessions, 2 content stages, TableTalks and Networking Plaza. PRICE $997

Mid Level Option:

10×20 Booth Space (10 available)

Your brand has a dedicated booth in a prime location in our busy Networking Plaza.

  • Booth: 10’ x 20’ exhibit space (Prime Traffic Location).
  • Furnishings: Draped table (6’ x 2.5’), two chairs and black pipe-and-drape.
  • Tickets: Four (4) Community tickets (Value $1,988)
  • Tickets: Two (2) All-Access conference tickets (Value $3,394)
  • Lead retrieval app: A mobile app for scanning of badges to collect leads.
  • Event mobile app: Company listing as a sponsor with a link to your special offer.
  • Logo recognition: Your logo listed as sponsor on event page and on signage in the venue.
  • Internet: WiFi access provided.
  • Power: Dedicated 5 AMP power line and power strip.

PRICING: $30,000 (Location-Based)

Premium Option:

Lead Sponsor (2 available)

Your brand has a dedicated booth in a prime location in our busy Networking Plaza.

  • Booth: 20’ x 20’ exhibit space (Prime Traffic Location).
  • Tickets: Six (6) Community tickets (Value $2,982)
  • Tickets: Four (4) All-Access conference tickets (Value $6,788)
  • Lead retrieval app: A mobile app for scanning of badges to collect leads.
  • Event mobile app: Company listing as a sponsor with a link to your special offer.
  • Logo recognition: Your logo listed as sponsor on event page and on signage in the venue.
  • Internet: WiFi access provided.
  • Power: Dedicated 5 AMP power line and power strip.

PRICING: $65,000 (Location-Based)

Note: All booths/tables come with WiFi access and 5 AMP power line and power strip – larger booths may require more power. Additional power, carpet or hard-line Internet are available at an added cost to Sponsor.

Click here to contact our sponsor team

Content Opportunities

Track Sponsor

Your business is the exclusive “official sponsor” of a content track for contextually relevant exposure to session attendees.

  • Session Mentions: Live read by track leader prior to introducing the speakers for each session. Your script may include a special call-to-action.
  • Room entry sign: Your logo prominently displayed on signage as attendees enter sessions.
  • Podium logo: Your logo displayed with the Social Media Marketing World logo on the podium.
  • Ticket: One (1) All-Access conference ticket (Value $1,697)
  • Lead retrieval app: A mobile app for easy scanning of badges to collect leads.
  • Event mobile app: Company listing as a sponsor with a link to your special offer.
  • Logo recognition: Your logo listed as sponsor on event page and on signage in the venue.

PRICING: $15,000 – $20,000 depending on track size

Click here to contact our sponsor team

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Additional Experiences

Here you will find sponsorship opportunities for our parties, and lounges. We can create a custom activation to suit your goals and objectives. Contact us now.

Host Exclusive Speaker Party – SOLD

You become the “official sponsor” of the pre-event speaker party where you get
to connect with our speakers in an intimate social gathering. On Sunday, March 1st, 2020.

  • Party: Host a two-hour party in a private venue.
  • Speech: Give a short speech to all speakers.
  • Tickets: Two (2) All-Access conference tickets (Value $3,394)
  • Signage: Your brand will be prominently displayed on signage at the event.
  • Event mobile app: Company listing as a sponsor with a link to your special offer.
  • Logo recognition: Your logo listed as sponsor on event page and on signage in the venue.

PRICING: $20,000

Opening Night Party Sponsors (3 available)

You become one of the “official sponsors” of the opening night party (Sunday, March 1st, 2020, 2.5 hours).

  • Brand display at party: Your brand will have prominent display as the sponsor of the party.
  • Networking bingo: Your brand is prominent on the Networking Bingo card. This is a fun activity where attendees network with each other, gathering Twitter accounts. Optional prizes provided by sponsor.
  • Exit gift: Sponsor may provide an optional gift to attendees (subject to approval).
  • Tickets: One (1) All-Access conference tickets (Value $1,697)
  • Lead retrieval app: A mobile app for scanning of badges to collect leads.
  • Event mobile app: Company listing as a sponsor with a link to your special offer.
  • Logo recognition: Your logo listed as sponsor on event page and on signage in the venue.

PRICING: $15,000

Social Karaoke Party Sponsors (4 available): Parq in San Diego Gaslamp

You become one of the “official sponsors” of the second night party at the amazing Parq restaurant and nightclub (Monday, March 2nd, 2020, 3 hours).

  • Brand displayed at party: Your brand may choose an available sponsor spot in the venue (1-Front Room, 2-Powder Room, 3-Downstairs Room) and will also have VIP reserved seating in the main stage area.
  • Exit gift: Sponsor may provide an optional gift to attendees (subject to approval).
  • Ticket: One (1) All-Access conference ticket (Value $1,697)
  • Lead retrieval app: A mobile app for scanning of badges to collect leads.
  • Event mobile app: Company listing as a sponsor with a link to your special offer.
  • Logo recognition: Your logo listed as sponsor on event page and on signage in the venue.

PRICING: $15,000

Refresh Lounge Sponsor

You become the “official sponsor” of the refresh lounge where All-Access and Marketer ticket holders relax and refresh, located upstairs at the top of the south escalator.

  • Signage: Your brand will be prominently displayed on signage in the lounge.
  • Promotion: Flyers promoting your products or services stacked in lounge (provided by sponsor).
  • Tickets: Two (2) All-Access conference tickets. (Value $3,394)
  • Lead retrieval app: A mobile app for scanning of badges to collect leads.
  • Event mobile app: Company listing as a sponsor with a link to your special offer.
  • Logo recognition: Your logo listed as sponsor on event page and on signage in the venue.

PRICING: $35,000

Click here to contact our sponsor team