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itSMF USA Sponsorship

Program Overview



Read about our new DIAMOND Sponsorship Level AVAILABLE NOW!

We welcome CA as the first organization to signup for Diamond Sponsorship!!

If you are interested in becoming an itSMF USA sponsor click here to download and submit the Sponsorship Agreement Form. If you 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 13,000 members, itSMF USA is the definitive and authoritative source for advancement of IT Service Management in the United States. Having 43 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.

Platinum

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 convention 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 registrations for client; includes itSMF USA Regional and LIG/SIG Events; (Excludes the itSMF USA convention)
  • 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.

Gold

Gold Sponsorship $7,500/year

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


The Gold sponsor package is the second highest-level sponsorship available to itSMF USA members. A comprehensive opportunity, which also offers a year-round affiliation with itSMF USA, the package provides integrated 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

  • Second 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 up advertising agreement).

Marketing & Communications

  • One e-mail blast per year (blackout dates will apply during conference promotion period)
  • Placement of corporate logo, URL 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;
  • Permission to use itSMF USA Gold sponsor logo on marketing and communications materials and collaterals.

Knowledge Sharing

  • Ability to place two (2)white papers, articles, case studies and other knowledge sharing items on itSMF USA web site;
  • Ability to sponsor two (2) webinars, assessments, online training courses and other knowledge sharing tools either placed on or linked from itSMF USA web site.

itSMF USA National and Local Interest Groups (LIGs) Events

  • Second choice of becoming a sponsor of itSMF USA national events along with favored exhibition placement;
  • Receives two (2) complimentary registrations for client; includes itSMF USA Regional and LIG/SIG Events; (Excludes the itSMF USA convention)
  • Invitation to exhibit at any/all Local Interest Groups’ vendor events (additional fee will apply) and other special events.


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.

Silver

Silver Sponsorship $4,250/year

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


The Silver sponsor package is a basic sponsorship available to itSMF USA members for a total investment of as little as $4,250 a year. It offers a year-round affiliation with itSMF USA and basic sponsor rights, benefits and other related marketing and communications opportunities that fall into the following categories:


Organization Membership

Advertising in “The Forum” e-Newsletter

  • Third choice of advertising in “The Forum”.

Marketing & Communications
  • Placement of URL and a brief company description (100 words or less) on itSMF USA Sponsors web page;
  • Official itSMF USA press release in announcement and recognition of sponsorship;
  • Permission to use itSMF USA Silver sponsor logo on marketing and communications materials and collaterals.

Knowledge Sharing

  • Ability to place one (1) white paper, article, case study or other knowledge sharing item on itSMF USA web site;
  • Ability to sponsor one (1) webinar, assessment, online training course or other knowledge sharing tool either placed on or linked from itSMF USA web site.

itSMF USA National and Local Interest Groups (LIGs) Events

  • Third choice of becoming a sponsor of itSMF USA national events along with preferred exhibition placement;
  • • Receives one (1) complimentary registrations for client; includes itSMF USA Regional and LIG/SIG Events; (Excludes the itSMF USA convention)
  • Invitation to exhibit at any/all Local Interest Groups’ vendor events (additional fee will apply) and other special events.


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.