2026 Sponsorship Opportunities

2026 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Connect with the Insights Industry

Five targeted events. One flagship conference. Year-round digital reach. Sponsoring IA puts your brand in front of the decision-makers who buy research.

6
events in 2026
52%
Corporate Resarchers
70%
Vp level and above
$1.5K
Entry-level Investment
Who You'll Reach

Decision-makers who buy research

IA events attract the buyers and leaders who shape the insights function at major brands and agencies — the people with real budget authority.

40%
EVP / SVP / VP
30%
Head of Insights / C-Suite
20%
Directors
10%
Managers
Attendee Mix(CRC 2025)
Corporate Researchers
0%
Insights Agencies
0%
Specialty
0%
EVERY SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES
  • Attendee list with opt-in emails (pre & post event)
  • Branding on conference website & all emails
  • Pre-event digital marketing placement
  • Social media promotion across IA channels
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Ignite Series - 2026

Targeted One-Day Industry Events

Four focused events across key verticals — each bringing together specialists and decision-makers in a concentrated, high-impact format.

IA Ignite: Small Business

July 28 Kantar,  New York, NY

All sponsors also receive

Attendee list (with opt-in emails) · Branding on conference website & all emails

Reception Sponsor

1 available

Company Member price

$2,500

$3,500 Non-Company Member

  • Signage at buffet
  • 1 conference pass
  • 2 discounted client passes
  • Sponsor Provided Branded Item or doc

Lunch Sponsor

1 available

company Member price

$2,500

$3,500 Non-Company Member

  • Signage at buffet
  • 1 conference pass
  • 2 discounted client passes
  • Sponsor Provided Branded Item or doc

Breakfast Sponsor

1 available

company Member price

$2,500

$3,500 Non-Company Member

  • Signage at buffet
  • 1 conference pass
  • 2 discounted client passes
  • Sponsor Provided Branded Item or doc

Additional Opportunities

Sponsorship Available Company Member Non-company Member Benefits
General Sponsor
5 avail. $1,700 $2,500 1 conference pass · Brand visibility

General Sponsor

5 avail.

Company Member: $1,700

Non-Company Member: $2,500

Benefits: 1 conference pass · Brand visibility


September 15-17, 2026 | Chicago

3
days
20+
sponsorship options
$3K
starting investment
$70K
premier sponsorship

Speaking & Exhibit Opportunities

Sponsorship Available company Member Rate Non-Company Member Key Benefits
Premier Sponsor SOLD $70,000 Two speaking sessions, two 10'×20' booths, lanyards, two commercials, co-chair moderator, push notification
Platinum Sponsor SOLD $23,000 N/A 30-min speaking spot, full-page program ad, 10'×10' booth, premium branding, app push notification
Gold Sponsor SOLD $19,500 $22,500 30-min speaking spot, half-page program ad, 10'×10' booth, premium branding on all listings
Client Case Study + Exhibit SOLD $18,500 $21,500 30-min speaking spot with brand co-presenter, 10'×10' exhibit booth
Keynote with Booth 3 $16,500 $19,000 Sponsor a main stage keynote, book signing at booth (75 books), IA-approved seat drop
Lunch Sponsor (all 3) 1 $15,500 $17,000 Signage at buffet tables, branded materials, option for sponsor provided branded napkins/cups
Break Sponsor (4 total) 1 $15,500 $17,000 Signage at all break stations, Sponsor provided branded collateral on tables in Exhibit Hall
Lounge — Registration Area SOLD $14,500 $17,000 5'×18' footprint in high-traffic area, can outfit with own furnishings
Opening Reception SOLD $14,500 $17,000 Signage, Sponsor provided branded items option (cocktail napkins, signature drink), half-page program ad
Mobile App SOLD
$14,500 $17,000 Logo on splash page, banner ad, enhanced app listing
Excursions 3 $13,500 $16,000 Meet & greet at evening off-site adventures, may hand out branded item
Full Booth Exhibit Varies $13,000 $16,000 10'×10' booth, 6ft table, 2 chairs, basic electric
Breakfast (both) 1 $12,000 $14,000 Signage on buffet tables, Sponsor provided branded materials- napkins/cups option
Social Photo Booth 1 $11,000 $12,500 Highly visible branding, sponsor fee covers equipment and backdrops
WiFi Sponsor 1 $11,000 $12,500 Logo on program and signage, brand-specific password option
Hotel Room Key 1 $10,500 $12,000 Logo on all attendee hotel room keys across 3 days, QR code option
Kiosk Exhibit Varies $7,500 $10,000 7'×10' space, high-top table, two chairs, basic electric
General Sponsor Varies $5,000 $6,500 Branding in all conference-related communications
Water Sponsor 1 $5,000 $6,500 Sponsor provided branded reusable water bottles or cups throughout event
Seat Drop SOLD $3,000 $4,500 One IA-approved item placed on attendee seats, session TBD

Premier Sponsor

SOLD

Company Member: $70,000

Non-Company Member:

Key Benefits: Two speaking sessions, two 10'×20' booths, lanyards, two commercials, co-chair moderator, push notification

Platinum Sponsor

SOLD

Company Member: $23,000

Non-Company Member: N/A

Key Benefits: 30-min speaking spot, full-page program ad, 10'×10' booth, premium branding, app push notification

Gold Sponsor

SOLD

Company Member: $19,500

Non-Company Member: $22,500

Key Benefits: 30-min speaking spot, half-page program ad, 10'×10' booth, premium branding on all listings

Client Case Study + Exhibit

SOLD

Company Member: $18,500

Non-Company Member: $21,500

Key Benefits: 30-min speaking spot with brand co-presenter, 10'×10' exhibit booth

Keynote with Booth

3 Available

Company Member: $16,500

Non-Company Member: $19,000

Key Benefits: Sponsor a main stage keynote, book signing at booth (75 books), IA-approved seat drop

Lunch Sponsor (all 3)

1 Available

Company Member: $15,500

Non-Company Member: $17,000

Key Benefits: Signage at buffet tables, branded materials, option for sponsor provided branded napkins/cups

Break Sponsor (4 total)

1 Available

Company Member: $15,500

Non-Company Member: $17,000

Key Benefits: Signage at all break stations, Sponsor provided branded collateral on tables in Exhibit Hall

Lounge — Registration Area

SOLD

Company Member: $14,500

Non-Company Member: $17,000

Key Benefits: 5'×18' footprint in high-traffic area, can outfit with own furnishings

Opening Reception

SOLD

Company Member: $14,500

Non-Company Member: $17,000

Key Benefits: Signage, Sponsor provided branded items option (cocktail napkins, signature drink), half-page program ad

Mobile App

SOLD

Company Member: $14,500

Non-Company Member: $17,000

Key Benefits: Logo on splash page, banner ad, enhanced app listing

Excursions

3 Available

Company Member: $13,500

Non-Company Member: $16,000

Key Benefits: Meet & greet at evening off-site adventures, may hand out branded item

Full Booth Exhibit

Available

Company Member: $13,000

Non-Company Member: $16,000

Key Benefits: 10'×10' booth, 6ft table, 2 chairs, basic electric

Breakfast (both)

1 Available

Company Member: $12,000

Non-Company Member: $14,000

Key Benefits: Signage on buffet tables, Sponsor provided branded materials- napkins/cups option

Social Photo Booth

1 Available

Company Member: $11,000

Non-Company Member: $12,500

Key Benefits: Highly visible branding, sponsor fee covers equipment and backdrops

WiFi Sponsor

1 Available

Company Member: $11,000

Non-Company Member: $12,500

Key Benefits: Logo on program and signage, brand-specific password option

Hotel Room Key

1 Available

Company Member: $10,500

Non-Company Member: $12,000

Key Benefits: Logo on all attendee hotel room keys across 3 days, QR code option

Kiosk Exhibit

Available

Company Member: $7,500

Non-Company Member: $10,000

Key Benefits: 7'×10' space, high-top table, two chairs, basic electric

General Sponsor

Available

Company Member: $5,000

Non-Company Member: $6,500

Key Benefits: Branding in all conference-related communications

Water Sponsor

1 Available

Company Member: $5,000

Non-Company Member: $6,500

Key Benefits: Sponsor provided branded reusable water bottles or cups throughout event

Seat Drop

SOLD

Company Member: $3,000

Non-Company Member: $4,500

Key Benefits: One IA-approved item placed on attendee seats, session TBD

CRC Sponsor Benefits — All Tiers Include

Attendee List

Preliminary list (name, title, company) 1 week pre-event, plus final list with opt-in emails after the event.

Pre-Event Branding

Featured in all digital marketing materials distributed from the date your agreement is signed.

Social Media

Promoted across IA's social media channels before, during, and after the event.

Website Branding

Logo on event website with a hyperlink to your company site.

App Listing

One license to the Lead app for all exhibitors, plus logo and company info in the conference app.

Registration Passes

Premier: 8 + 12 client passes. Platinum: 6 + 10. Gold: 5 + 8. Case Study: 5 + 6. General: 1 + 2.

Industry Report Advertising

Advertise in the Leading U.S. Insights & Analytics Market Report

Showcase your brand in the industry's most trusted benchmark of market size and growth. Backed by 50 years of history and produced by the Insights Association, Outsell, and ESOMAR, this report is a go-to resource for industry leaders.

The 2026 State of U.S. Insights & Analytics Report helps decision-makers:

  • Understand market size, trends, and growth
  • Benchmark performance against peers and segments
  • Analyze the competitive landscape, including Top 25 & Top 50 rankings

Position your company alongside the data that defines the industry

Display Ad Rates

Full Page Limit of 6 ads
Company Member $995
Non-Company Member $1,295
Half Page Limit of 8 ads
Company Member $695
Non-Company Member $895
Quarter Page Limit of 10 ads
Company Member $495
Non-Company Member $695

Contact us for publication date & ad insertion deadline.

Year-Round Digital

Stay Visible Between Events

Reach IA's audience on the website and in the Daily Digest newsletter — a cost-effective complement to event sponsorship.

IA Website Ads

Home Page Banner Ad

728×90px · Max 2 creative versions

3 months $4,500 Company Member / $5,500 Non-Company Member
6 months $7,500 Company Member  / $9,500 Non-Company Member

Members Page Square Ad

175×175px

3 months $1,995 / $2,750 Non-Company Member
6 months $3,490 / $5,000 Non-Company Member
12 months $5,980 / $9,000 Non-Company Member

Code of Standards / Become a Member / Data Quality Pages

728×90px — 3 targeted placements

3 months $3,500 Company Member  / $4,500 Non-Company Member
6 months $6,500 Company Member / $8,500 Non-Company Member

Daily Digest Newsletter

Middle Banner Ad

728×90px · Max 2 creative versions

1 month $4,500 Company Member / $6,000 Non-Company Member
3 months $10,500 Company Member / $15,000 Non-Company Member
6 months $19,000 Company Member / $28,000 Non-Company Member

Square Ad

175×175px

1 month $1,500 Company Member / $2,000 Non-Company Member
3 months $4,000 Company Member / $5,500 Non-Company Member
6 months $7,500 Company Member  / $10,500 Non-Company Member

Sponsored News Item / Article

100 words · IA approval required

1 placement $595 Company Member / $795 Non-Company Member
2× (1–2 weeks) $795 Company Member / $995 Non-Company Member
5× (2–3 weeks) $1,295 Company Member  / $1,595 Non-Company Member
Please note: Advertisers are responsible for supplying a trackable link. All content is subject to IA approval.

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