Become a Partner of the MA.

Premier Conference Sponsor

The MA run a number of highly successful, packed out conferences throughout the year. Organisations often choose the conference most relevant to them as a business, and become the premier sponsor for that conference. Some sponsor benefits includes:

Sponsorship Benefits:

• Your brand will be known as the Premier Sponsor of the chosen conference.
• Highest brand visibility and positioning - Visual and verbal acknowledgement as Premier Sponsor.
• Sponsor logo will be present in all promotion of the conference.
• Invitation to supply branded content.
• VIP table at the conference, (8 tickets). Fantastic way to host top clients or reward your team.
• Short sponsor address to the audience at a key point during the event.
• Opportunity to put forward a speaker (preferably a client case study). NB: Final speaker approval is given by the MA and is not guaranteed.
• Opportunity to create a sponsor branded area in pre-function space, (includes 2 exhibitor tickets).
• Attendee list (excl. contact details). The MA is happy to make introductions to specific people.
• Sponsor may run an interactive activation to capture data (subject to MA and venue approval).
• Premier Sponsor may provide branded notepads and pens for attendees. *Design to be pre-approved by the MA.

Exhibitor Conference Sponsor

If you don't want to be a premier sponsor for a conference, we do offer exhibitor spaces for relevant organisations as a way to connect and engage with our audiences throughout the conference day. This may be a stand where you offer a prize or something to that effect. Some benefits includes:

• 2 tickets for the conference
• Verbal recognition by event MC and logo on event AV
• Branding on the event website page
• 3x1.5m exhibitor space with trestle table, two chairs and power point
• Opportunity to do a business card prize draw at your stand to capture leads

Networking Drinks Sponsor

For both attendees and sponsors, the networking component of any event is where the magic happens! It’s the informal conversations and connections that builds networks and often leads to the best future opportunities.

By sponsoring the networking drinks, you are guaranteed the biggest brand presence during this time. You and your team will be seen as the hosts of the drinks, with the opportunity to say a few words to the audience, and for your team to be there to network.

Content Sponsor - 12 month partnership

Exclusive sponsorship of one Content Area in MA’s Resource Centre for 12 months, allowing you as a sponsor to establish yourself as a thought leader in the chosen field and sharing your expertise with MA’s members and wider database.

Sponsorship benefits:
Sponsor to provide content that the MA can share via our social media channels, newsletter and website. This includes the option to ‘gated’ content. This is only available to you as a sponsor. You will also have first right of renewal for the chosen Resource Centre for the subsequent 12 months.

Solus Emails to MA's Third-Party Email Database

The MA has a large loyal database of email subscribers who enjoy receiving quality content and updates from their association. An email to MA’s database of marketers is a great way to supplement your campaign and get your message in front of this key audience. These emails are often used for new product or services launches, to share whitepapers, etc. Do note: The MA reserves all rights to decline content that directly competes with MA offerings. Some key stats: 

• 13,000 approx. subscribers 
• 25% average open rate of a solus
• 4.41% average click-through-rate of a solus email 

Sunrise Session - Supplier Workshop

The Sunrise Sessions were introduced in late 2015 and have proven extremely popular with both MA members and suppliers. Free to attend for members, the workshops provide an opportunity for suppliers to present to and share their expertise with an audience of marketers.

The purpose of the workshops is to generate greater brand awareness for the sponsor, position the sponsor as a thought-leader, as well as to upskill and educate the marketing community.

Attendance numbers: 70-80 approximately (Auckland), 50-70 (outside Auckland).