Association of Aquatic Professionals sponsorship is available to all AOAP Members. Your sponsorship allows the Association to meet its goals while offering you the opportunity to get front and center with on-the-deck buyers at a cost similar to a single print advertisement! of Aquatic Professionals is available to all AOAP its offering get front and center on-the-deck at
Who You Reach as an AOAP Sponsor
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WITH MARKETING
OPPORTUNITIES STARTING AT ONLY $250, ADVERTISING WITH AOAP IS A GREAT WAY TO STRETCH YOUR DOLLAR OR AN EASY ADDITION TO YOUR AOAP SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE!
WEBSITE ADVERTISEMENTS
BANNER ADVERTISEMENTS
Banner ads located throughout the site. Price dictated by ad placement and duration OR add web advertisements to any newsletter advertising for only $500!
Add a pop-up advertisement to the website for 4, 8 or 12 weeks
EMAIL BLASTS
DIRECT EMAIL BLAST - $1500 PER INSTANCE
Dedicated emails sent out by AOAP on behalf of your company, customized to your specifications
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT SHARED EMAIL BLAST - STARTING AT $500
Monthly emails featuring 3 - 6 companies or products sent out by AOAP Each ad includes an image (150 x 100), 5 - 7 word headline, and 50-word description $500 for standard placement or $750 for feature placement as the first spotlight
CONFERENCE ADVERTISING
MOBILE APP ALERT - $1500
Push your message to the palm of attendees’ hands! Mobile app alerts are key drivers of booth traffic and keep your brand top of mind One Alert Sponsor per day of the conference (Monday - Thursday)
ATTENDEE PACKET INSERTS - $1750
Promote your booth or products to all conference attendees by providing 1,400 flyers to be included in delegate bags Details regarding flyer delivery deadlines to the AOAP office will be sent with sponsorship confirmation
ADVERTISING
Standard member prices below include participation in 4, 8 or 12 consecutive weekly newsletter editions (see full pricing on page 9). Package discounts are available. All ads can be submitted in JPG or GIF formats with a max file size of 40K.
BANNER ADS
Add your banner ad to the website for $500!
LEADERBOARD
This premier position provides your company with top exposure and quality traffic
LOWER LEADERBOARD
The lower leaderboard gives your company a prominent position right under the AOAP masthead
TOP BANNER OR BOTTOM BANNER
Banner ads allow your company to combine text, colors, and graphics into a unique sales message for committed buyers
Ad Dimensions: 728 x 90
Ad Dimensions: 580 x 70
Ad Dimensions: 468 x 60
PRODUCT SHOWCASE Add your box ad to the website for $500!
HORIZONTAL PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Highlight your latest product with this placement and include a photo, 5-word headline, 50-word description, and link to your site
Ad Dimensions: 275 x 175
VERTICAL PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Highlight your latest product with this placement and include a photo, 5-word headline, 50-word description, and link to your site
Ad Dimensions: 175 x 275
BOX ADS AND CALLOUTS
VIDEO AD
Add a video link for your company Must link to a YouTube URL
Ad Dimensions: 300 x 159
BOX AD
This large-format position provides your company with good exposure in the body of the news brief, bringing quality traffic to your website
Ad Dimensions: 300 x 250
CALLOUT TEXT
Integrated into the feel of the brief, a callout text ad targets your buying audience with an image, 5-word headline, and 25 word description
SPONSORED CONTENT
5 unique headlines, logo with max width of 150 px
Ad Dimensions: 150 x 100
SOCIAL TEXT AD
Integrated into the feel of the brief, a callout text ad targets your buying audience with an image, 5-word headline, and 25 word description.
Ad Dimensions: Icon - 35 x 35 & Main - 215 x 85
ARTICLES
FEATURED ARTICLE - $1875
Feature your best content with this placement and include a 5-7 word headline, 50-word description, and link to the article of your choice File Format: Text
In addition to the Annual Conference & Expo sponsorship opportunities listed in the following pages, AOAP offers sponsorship of some of our key initiatives
Monthly Membership Meetings are held during the Spring, Fall and Winter and offer members the opportunity to receive Association updates and participate in panel discussions about emerging topics as they navigate their roles in programming, leadership, risk management and maintenance The meeting sponsor will be recognized in the social media posts & meeting registration leading up to the event and will have an opportunity to introduce themselves during the meeting.
AOAP Swim Lesson Grant Sponsor$10,000
Identify your company as a promoter of water safety throughout the nation Help AOAP provide swim lesson grants to communities in need for those that cannot afford to become water safe
Sponsorship includes
Your logo in the Sponsor section of the website
Recognition on the Grant webpage
Recognition in all grant recipient announcements
One complimentary booth at the Annual Conference
Recognition in the conference app, on sponsor signage and during the keynote at the annual conference
Monthly Membership Meeting Sponsor - $250
AOAP Lifejacket Grant Sponsor - $10,000
Provide opportunities for grant-awarded organizations to educate their communities on life jacket safety This sponsorship makes over 800 Coast Guard-approved life jackets available to Association member facilities who provide water safety and swim lesson programs.
Sponsorship Includes:
*Unique recognition plaque
*One exhibit booth at the Annual Conference and Expo
*Recognition in the conference mobile app
*Complimentary logo placement for a year on the AOAP home page and sponsor page
*Company recognition on all large signage during the conference
*Catalog/flyer placement in all conference attendee bags (sponsor provided)
*Logo placement in the AOAP Weekly newsletter
Thank you to our partner!
BROOKS FAMILY YMCA
CHARLOTTESVILLE,
VA
This contribution allows us to further promote safe swimming practices and ensures everyone enjoys the water securely We're excited to integrate these life jackets into our programs!
CITY OF BRENHAM
BRENHAM, TX
The City of Brenham Blue Bell Aquatic Center is beyond grateful for the generosity of AOAP Life Jackets Grant and look forward to finding more ways for these life jackets to benefit our community.
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Endorsements
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A Group or Company interested in the Association of Aquatic Professionals official endorsement of a program, service or product may submit an application for consideration Endorsement Review Committee carefully reviews all applications to ensure that the program, product or services aligns with AOAP’s mission, vision and values, has a strong foundation, and, ultimately, serves AOAP members and the aquatic industry in a positive manner.
Become an AOAP Conference Sponsor
AOAP offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities for the annual conference including general sponsorships starting at only $2,000 as well as a variety of specialized sponsor opportunities that include ways to build brand recognition, conference booths and registrations, and marketing options Or, ask how we can build a custom package just for you!
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