Sponsorship Opportunities
Increase exposure. Build brand recognition. Earn booth assignment priority points.
Sponsors are featured on thank-you pages in both the convention preview magazine and program, as well as on highlighted listings in the convention app and a dedicated social media thank-you post. Each sponsorship is uniquely designed to elevate your brand.
You must submit an exhibitor booth contract before applying to become a sponsor.
$2000 Sponsorships
Registration - SOLD OUT!
Feature your company name or logo on registration kiosk screens and desks, ensuring visibility to over 15,000 attendees as they start their convention experience. Up to 3 sponsor logos will appear alongside TMEA branding.
Availability: Three (3) sponsors at $2,000 each
Booth Assignment Priority Points Earned: 8 points
Recognition: Sponsor name or logo displays on registration kiosk screens and desks plus standard sponsorship benefits.
Exhibit Hall Café
Your company name/logo will be displayed on signage at the Exhibit Hall Café, featuring your advertisement on one side and a thank you message on the other. This popular area draws large crowds throughout the convention.
Availability: One (1) sponsor at $2,000 each
Booth Assignment Priority Points Earned: 8 points
Recognition: Two-sided signage prominently displayed at Exhibit Hall Café featuring thank you-message with company name/logo on one side and a company-provided advertisement image on the other side plus standard sponsorship benefits.
Mobile App
Feature your company with a rotating banner ad in the convention app, downloaded 30,000+ times and viewed 730,000+ times in 2024. Your ad links to your app exhibit listing or website. Includes one push notification message.
Availability: Six (6) sponsors at $2,000 each
Booth Assignment Priority Points Earned: 8 points
Recognition: Your banner ad will display in the app in rotation with 6 other sponsor ads. This banner links directly to your app exhibit listing or website. Additionally, you’ll receive one push notification scheduled by TMEA to guide attendees to your booth or special offer plus standard sponsorship benefits.
Exhibit Hall Aisle Signs - SOLD OUT!
Feature your company name/logo on two-sided signs at aisle intersections, visible to 30,000+ attendees as they navigate the exhibit hall. This sponsorship ensures your brand is prominently displayed across the most dynamic show floor in the nation.
Availability: Three (3) sponsors at $2,000 each
Booth Assignment Priority Points Earned: 8 points
Recognition: Company name/logo on one-third of all aisle signs plus standard sponsorship benefits.
$1500 Sponsorships
Shuttle Buses
Display your company name/logo on the pickup/dropoff signage and the official shuttle buses running between the convention parking lot and the Convention Center, providing exposure to 10,000+ attendees and high visibility to street traffic.
Availability: One (1) sponsor at $1,500 each
Booth Assignment Priority Points Earned: 6 Points
Recognition: Sponsor name/logo signage on outside of bus, on pick-up/drop-off signage plus standard sponsorship benefits.
All-State Student Badges - SOLD OUT!
Gain attention during and after convention with over 1,800 music students who will wear these badge holders throughout convention and take them home as souvenirs.
Availability: Two (2) sponsors at $1,500 each
Booth Assignment Priority Points Earned: 6 Points
Recognition: Sponsor name or logo listed on each badge holder plus standard sponsorship benefits.
All-State Programs - SOLD OUT!
Your company name or logo displayed prominently on the cover page of the All-State Programs of one Division that are not only used at the concerts but are kept as treasured keepsakes. The tickets for these concerts are highly coveted.
Availability: One (1) sponsor at $1,500 each for each division (3 total)
Booth Assignment Priority Points Earned: 6 Points
Recognition: Sponsor name/logo displayed prominently on the cover page of chosen programs plus standard sponsorship benefits.
$750 Sponsorships
Music Showcase
Company name/logo prominently displayed on signage at the four Music Showcase locations throughout the convention center. These areas attract vast crowds all three days of the convention during a variety of performances.
Availability: Four (4) sponsors at $750 each
Booth Assignment Priority Points Earned: 3 Points
Recognition: Company name/logo prominently displayed on signage in the Music Showcase areas plus standard sponsorship benefits.
Cash Giveaways
Place your company’s name in the hands of all paid attendees as they receive a cash giveaway ticket at registration. Approximately 15,500 tickets are distributed to deposit in one of five boxes strategically located throughout the hall.
Availability: Five (5) sponsors at $750 each
Booth Assignment Priority Points Earned: 3 Points
Recognition: Sponsor name printed on 1/5 of the tickets, on one of the deposit boxes, on the winner’s display board, plus standard sponsorship benefits.
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Sponsorship Rules
Eligibility
To purchase a TMEA Convention Sponsorship, first complete an exhibit booth application. Then, add a Sponsorship to your cart before checkout, or return to your member account to purchase later.
Renewal and Availability
Previous sponsors have the first right to renew. All other sponsorships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, based on the application submission date and time.
Booth Assignment Priority Points
For every $250 spent on a sponsorship, your company earns 1 priority point toward booth assignments, increasing your chances of securing your preferred booth location.
Priority Points Deadline
To earn priority points for the upcoming convention, submit your sponsorship contract and payment by October 1. Submissions after this date will count toward the following year’s convention.
Sponsor Logo Requirements
Logo Submission
Email your company logo files to apierce@tmea.org with the subject “Your Company Name: Logo for Convention Sponsorship”
Deadline
Logos must be received by November 5 to be included in recognition—otherwise, your company name will be displayed in plain text.
File Format
Vector-based PDF is preferred—If you submit an Adobe Illustrator file, convert all type to outlines before submitting the file to prevent font substitution.
Display Colors
Logos may be displayed in black and white or four-color.
Need Help?
If you have any questions regarding Sponsorship opportunities, contact Zachary Gersch.