Sponsorship Opportunities

Discover our expanded sponsorship opportunities. These extreme brand-building programs will boost your business and product exposure at the heart of the creative industry. We offer targeted sponsorship packages and our sales team will help you create a package to meet your specific business needs. Plus, new this year, earn extra Priority Points by purchasing a sponsorship. Every sponsor will automatically earn 5 Priority Points plus an additional point for every $1000 spent. Points will be accumulated for the next year’s show placement. * All prices below are based on active AFCI Membership. Non-member pricing is also available. Contact your rep for more details.

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*Sponsorship is not complete until you receive confirmation from Show Management.

Registration

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Lanyard - Exclusive - SOLD

Maximize your visibility by having your marketing around every Attendee's neck! Distributed to every registered attendee when they pick up your badge, you will see your marketing message non-stop throughout the Conference and Trade Show. Production costs not included in sponsorship.

Cost - $8,000
Registration - Exclusive - SOLD

Get the most out of your branding visibility by sponsoring the busiest place at the Convention Center- registration! Centrally located in the lobby of the Center, everyone will see your marketing message every day! Sponsorship also includes the directional signage found throughout all of the lobbies and public spaces.

Cost - $12,500

Cost - $12,500

Cost - $12,500

Cost - $12,500

Cost - $12,500

Cost - $12,500

Cost - $12,500
Bags - Exclusive

The Attendee Show Tote Bag gets picked up by every attendee that registers. Maximize your brand's visibility by being carried throughout the show on every attendee's arm! AFCI will supply the bag and recommended design with your chosen graphic. All production costs are included.

Cost - $15,000
Bag Inserts - Flyer

Maximize your visibility by having your marketing piece placed in the Attendee Show Tote Bag distributed to every registered attendee. Production costs not included in sponsorship.

Cost - $500
Bag Inserts - Product

Maximize your visibility by having a sample of your product placed in the Attendee Show Tote Bag distributed to every registered attendee. Production costs not included in sponsorship.

Cost - $1,000

Show Floor

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Aisle Signs

Sponsor your aisle by having your branding hanging directly underneath the aisle sign. Grab attendees' attention as they look up to find their way through our city. Cost is per sign.

Cost - $500 (per aisle)
"You Are Here" Sign

When attendees are looking for their next stop, catch their eye with branding on these strategically placed 'You are Here' signs throughout the show floor. Price is per sign.

Cost - $750
Carpet Tiles (4'x4')

Carpet tiles are a fun way to drive traffic to your booth. Place them strategically down your aisle to guide attendees your way.

Cost - $850
Carpet Tiles (8'x8')

Carpet tiles are a fun way to drive traffic to your booth. Place them strategically down your aisle to guide attendees your way.

Cost - $1,600
Water Stations & Bottles

Provide for a refreshing break at a water cooler placed throughout the show floor as attendees refill the bottle branded with your company's marketing message. Cost includes 2 water stations and production 400 water bottles, a pre-show eBlast and a post-show eBlast. Maximum of 10 sponsorships available.

Cost - $3,000
Creativation Stage

Throughout the show days, the Creativation Stage will host iDiscover chats, seminars as well as AFCI's Industry Awards ceremony.

Cost - $10,000
Wi-Fi Hotspots

Contact us for more details.

Cost - $1,500-$6,500 (cost varies based on number of users)
Concession Seating (2 available)

Brand the concessions seating area however you like! Put down branded tablecloths, interactive tools and toys, literature, giveaways or contact us for more ideas! You’ll be highlighted on sponsor signage and a ceiling sign above the area you choose.

Cost - $4000
Press Room Sponsorship
Sponsoring the Creativation Press Room is a great way to promote your brand and get directly in front of the media through an exclusive reception with media attendees, branding and more! The Press Room sponsorship includes:
- An exclusive reception for your executives and media attendees where you can have interviews and demonstrate new products
- Company logo on all signage and marketing/promotion of the Press Room
- Logo in Show Directory as Sponsor
Cost - $15,000

Contact us for additional details.
Special Feature Sponsor

Help us develop a special feature on the Show floor.

Cost - $10,000-$25,000
Graphic Design Advertising Panels

Grab the attention of attendees when you feature your brand on a 3'W x 8'H billboard, located in prominent spots throughout the Show floor.

Cost:
1 panel - $250
3 panel - $700*

*3 panels will be on a booth facade. We suggest graphics that tie to the Home of Creativity theme.

Education/Events

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Creativation University - Exclusive

Maximize your visibility pre-show and onsite by sponsoring our entire Conference program. Your branding will be included in all pre-show marketing of the Conference and on display everywhere the Conference program is onsite including in all classrooms and all entryways to the class hallways.

Cost - $25,000

Marketing/Social Media

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Floor Plan Ad

As attendees navigate the show using our printed floorplan, ensure you are seen with your ad right on the page!

Cost - $350
Mobile App Package = Banner Ad and Splash Page

Reach thousands of our attendees who download our app with your banner ad and splash page. Your banner ad and splash page can link to your website or your exhibitor listing on the app.

Cost - $750
Mobile App Alert - Limited Amount

The mobile app is the go-to source for Show information. Thousands of attendees will receive your app alert while they are on-the-go in Phoenix for Creativation.

Cost - Contact us for details.
Creativation e-Newsletter Banner Ad

Our Creativation newsletters are our attendees go-to-source for the latest news and highlights leading up to the show in January. This is the perfect vehicle to get your brand on their mind as they’re planning their trip!

Cost - $750
AFCI Member News Banner Ad

Our monthly newsletter features the latest industry news and trends and is emailed to our global community of member companies on the first Monday of each month.

Cost - $750
Pre-Show Email Blasts

A limited number of eBlasts are available, so stake your claim now and we'll send out your message to pre-registered attendees before the Show.

Cost - $995
Post-Show Email Blasts

Extend your brand exposure and remind attendees about your new product by buying one of our limited number of post-show email blasts.

Cost - $995
Social Media Package = 4 Posts of Your Choice

Choose 4 posts of your choice from our selection of social media outlets including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Blog (limited to 1 post on specific outlet per month).

Reach our extended family of more than 82,000+ followers on Facebook!

Send your message to our more than 9,200+ followers on Instagram, our fastest growing social media platform!

Tell your story on our AFCI blog, which get more than 2,500 views per month!

Reach our extended family of more than 18,000+ followers on Twitter!

Cost - $995
Show Directory Ad

Advertise in the Show Directory and reach every attendee who comes to the event. The Show Directory is the prime resource our attendees use to navigate Creativation. View the rate card for pricing and details.

Other Sponsorships

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Notepad - Exclusive

From the classroom the show floor, our attendees are always looking for paper to take notes on. Be the exclusive provider of this service and your notepads will be included in the Attendee Show Tote Bag distributed to all registered attendees. Production cost not included in sponsorship.

Cost - $3,000
Pen - Exclusive - SOLD

From the classroom the show floor, our attendees are always looking for a pen to take notes with. Be the exclusive provider of this service and your pens will be included in the Attendee Show Tote Bag distributed to all registered attendees. Provide more than the required minimum and we will ensure they are also distributed at the Registration counters and on tables in the classrooms. Production cost not included in sponsorship.

Cost - $3,000