Many members join the
BABC Chicago to promote their products and services. The following marketing opportunities
are available to help you increase your company's visibility among fellow members. We
encourage you to avail yourself of these services.
Please e-mail Chris Brenkus for more information
on the opportunities that interest you or call Chris at 312-828-9861.
BABC
Chicago Membership Mailing List
Communicate with your
fellow members. Let other members know that you are a member of the BABC Chicago, describe
your business, and tell members how you might be of service. The following options are
available to you:
BABC Chicago Membership List on Excel Spreadsheet. As a member, the BABC Chicago
would provide you a list of members in an Excel Spreadsheet at no charge.
BABC Chicago Membership List on Labels. The BABC Chicago would be happy to provide
you mailing labels for members for a small administrative fee to cover the cost of labels
and staff time.
Cost: $50 for each set of labels.
Mailing your product brochure and letter. Don't have the staff or time to help
you with your mailing? The BABC Chicago would be pleased to do the work for you. For an
administrative fee, we would be happy to process and mail your letter (one-page) to
members, along with an accompanying brochure (4 oz max) Cost: $10/letter
Communicate with members through e-mail. As a member, you may request member
e-mails in an excel spreadsheet at no charge or for an administrative fee let BABC Chicago
send your short e-mail messages to members. Cost: $75
Advertising-Web
Site Resource Link
Purchasing
a BABC Chicago Web Site Resource link is an effective
and affordable way to advertise and increase your company's visibility, as well as to be
associated with a number of well-known British & American corporate names.
Advertising on the
BABC Chicago Web site's Resource Link offers 24-hour advertising exposure to members
of the BABC Chicago and to all other persons who visit the web site. Resource links
directly connect to your Home Page or Web Site. These links provide the fastest way for
the Internet surfer to locate your products and services.
Cost: $150 for one year.
To reserve your banner
ad placement, complete and return the reservation form below.
Web site Resource Link Reservation Form
Annual Traditional
British Christmas Gala
Christmas Gala Program Book. Advertising in the
"Annual Traditional British Christmas Gala" Ad Book is an effective and
affordable way to increase your company's visibility and to be associated with a number of
well-known British and American corporate names. The ad book would be distributed to over
500 decision-makers involved in U.S.-U.K. trade, commerce, and tourism.
$800 Outside Back Cover (7W x 10"H) (first come basis)
$500 Inside Front/Back Covers (7W x 10"H)
$300 Inside Full Page (7W x 10"H)
$250 Half Page (7W x 4.5"H)
$150 Quarter Page (3.5W x 4.5"H)
To reserve your ad placement complete and return the
Gala Ad Reservation Form
Silent
and Live Auction Donations
Each year the Council holds an annual traditional British Christmas Gala, which
includes an exciting silent and live auction to help raise funds for the BABC Chicago to
continue its mission. Sponsorships are designed to give participating companies a high
level of visibility during the event and an opportunity to be associated with a number of
well-known British and American corporate names. Your company's donation to the auction
would be prominently displayed and viewed by over 400 decision-makers involved in
U.S.-U.K. trade, commerce, and tourism. Your company would receive recognition as a
contributor in the Christmas Gala Ad Book. Donations include gift certificates to
restaurants, spas, hotel get-a-ways, trips to the UK, Waterford crystal, autographed
photographs of leading sports figures, tickets to plays, exotic car use, a variety of
British and American made products, etc. To become a contributor please complete and
return the
Auction Donation Form
Raffle
Donations
Throughout the year the BABC Chicago holds raffles at many of its networking
events. Let us know if we may contact you for a donation at our next event. Your company
would be recognized as a raffle donor and our President or Chairman would acknowledge your
donation during the event. To become a contributor please complete and return the
Raffle Donation Form
Event
Sponsorships
Become a flagship or monthly event sponsor or co-sponsor and receive recognition that
would give your company valuable visibility to leading transatlantic executives. Or
perhaps there is an event you have an interest in putting together for the Council. We
would be happy to work with you or include your company on the list of those companies
wishing to sponsor a BABC Chicago event. Below are the sponsorship levels and benefits of
each.
Platinum
Sponsor
Highest-level of event sponsorship. Promotional opportunities include: name and
logo featured on all printed material, including event announcement, invitation, program,
event signage etc.; coverage in the Council communications; two complimentary tables at
the event; priority table placement at the event; a speaking opportunity at the event; and
recognition by the Council president or chairman on the day of the event. Distribution and
display of corporate promotional material and giveaways to guests.
Platinum Sponsorship $10,000
Gold Sponsor
Promotional opportunities include: name and logo featured on printed material,
including event announcement, press releases, invitation, program, etc.; coverage in the
Council communications; five complimentary tickets to the event; priority table placement
at the event; and recognition by the Council president or chairman on the day of the
event. Distribution of corporate promotional material and giveaways to guests.
Gold Sponsorships are $7,500
Silver Sponsor
Promotional opportunities include: name and logo featured on printed material,
including event announcement, press releases, invitation, program, etc.; coverage in the
Council communications; two complimentary tickets to the event; priority table placement
at the event; and recognition by the Council president or chairman on the day of the
event. Distribution of corporate promotional material and giveaways to guests.
Silver Sponsorships are $3,500
Bronze Sponsor
Promotional opportunities include: name and logo featured on printed material,
including event announcement, press releases, invitation, program, etc.; coverage in
Council communications; priority table placement at the event; and recognition by the
Council president or chairman on the day of the event.
Bronze Sponsorships are $2,500
Associate
Sponsor
Promotional opportunities include name and logo in event announcement, press
release, invitation, and program; coverage in Council communications; priority table
placement at the event; and recognition by the Council president or chairman on the day of
the event.
Associate Sponsorships are $1,000
Speaker/Author Opportunities
Would you be willing to share your expertise with members? Or perhaps you want to
give exposure to your company leaders. Through the BABC Chicago's informal seminars, you
can relay your message to a select audience.
Or have you written an article you would like to share with members? Let us know and we
would be delighted to share your ideas with fellow members.
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