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Sponsorship

If you are interested in becoming an itSMF USA sponsor or have questions about the Sponsorship Program, please contact:


Bob Hudecek
IG Services/Business Development Manager
itSMF USA

bhudecek@itsmfusa.org
 
 
Platinum Sponsorship
Gold Sponsorship
Silver Sponsorship
With almost 9,000 members, itSMF USA is the definitive and authoritative source for advancement of IT Service Management in the United States. Having 41 operating local interest groups (LIGs) and four special interest groups (SIGs) actively engaged in the advocacy of knowledge sharing and promotion of industry best practice, itSMF USA's geographic reach surpasses any other resource for the IT Service Management community in the country today.

As an Organization Sponsor, your organization will gain:

  • access to targeted segments of itSMF USA’s diverse, loyal and growing membership to further build and increase corporate brand awareness;
  • exceptional visibility among professionals and leaders in the IT Service Management solutions markets, who influence and make critical purchasing decisions;
  • maximized acknowledgment and visibility to the attendees of itSMF USA's national and local events; and
  • exclusive advertising and marketing opportunities to promote your products and/or services, and to position your organization with industry leaders.


We believe that continued sponsorship with itSMF USA will set your organization further apart from its competition and other itSMF USA member companies.

Please note: A purchase of 5 or more memberships is required in order to become an itSMF USA organization sponsor. For more information about itSMF USA membership, please click here.

Sponsorship Programs

Platinum Sponsorship $12,500/year

(Plus $975 for 5 Voting Members or $1950 for 10 Voting Members)


The Platinum sponsor package is the highest-level sponsorship available to itSMF USA members. A fully integrated opportunity which offers a year-round affiliation with itSMF USA, the package provides an abundance of sponsor rights, benefits and other related marketing and communications opportunities that fall into the following categories:

 

Organization Membership

Advertorial Submission and Advertising in “The Forum” e-Newsletter

  • First choice of advertising in “The Forum”;
  • Opportunity to submit a featured advertorial with one photo or diagram per sponsoring year in The Forum (if you already advertise in The Forum, this would be in addition to agreed upon advertising agreement).

Marketing & Communications

  • Two e-mail blasts per year (blackout dates will apply during conference promotion period);
  • Placement of corporate logo and a URL link on itSMF USA website home page;
  • Placement of corporate logo and a brief company description (500 words or less) on itSMF USA Sponsors web page;
  • Official itSMF USA press release in announcement and recognition of sponsorship;
  • Joint press release in announcement, reorganization and/or promotion of sponsor activities (i.e. new product launch, change of leadership, etc.)*;
  • Permission to use itSMF USA Platinum sponsor logo on marketing and communications materials and collaterals.

Knowledge Sharing

  • Ability to place up to four (4) white papers, articles, case studies and other knowledge sharing items on itSMF USA website;
  • Ability to sponsor up to four (4) webinars, assessments, online training courses and other knowledge sharing tools either placed on or linked from itSMF USA website.

*Sponsors are responsible for providing drafts of press release; itSMF USA remains the right to reject any sponsor content considered unsuitable for publication or display.

 

itSMF USA National and Local Interest Groups (LIGs) Events

  • First choice of becoming a sponsor of itSMF USA national events along with preferred exhibition placement (in the event of multiple Platinum sponsors, we will go in order of the date the sponsorship agreement was received);
  • Receives four (4) complimentary VIP event registrations for client guests;
  • Invitation to exhibit at any/all Local Interest Groups’ vendor events (additional fee will apply) and special events.

itSMF USA Association Governance

  • Representation in itSMF USA Platinum Sponsors Forum*;
  • First choice for signing up for future additional sponsorship opportunities

 

*Led by the itSMF USA President, the Platinum Sponsor Forum is to share itSMF USA strategic directions and operational plans, to solicit feedback from all Platinum sponsors and to identify additional opportunities for sponsor participation on standing and informal committees. Quarterly audio conference calls and other informal communications are held to facilitate such discussions and all Platinum sponsors are encouraged for their participation

Note: All benefits are subject to change without notice. Annual fees are considered “introductory pricing”, and are expected to increase over time. Current sponsors may have the option of “locking in" current sponsorship rates by paying up to 3 years in advance.