Sponsors of W.A.C.E. receive a number of benefit, including exposure through our different marketing channels. The guidelines below outline these opportunities. If you are interested in becoming a W.A.C.E. Investor or Strategic Partner, or have questions about these benefits, contact Glenn Morris, President & CEO of W.A.C.E., at [email protected], or call (805) 621-6890.
Opportunity #1: Provide content for publication in the WACE E-Insider Newsletter.
E-Insider is distributed on the 3rd Wednesday of each month to approximately 1,100 Chamber professionals, representing 350-plus local Chambers.
Strategic Investors may submit up to four (4) "advertorials" annually; Strategic Partners may submit two (2) entries annually.
No more than four (4) Partner Content articles will be included in any one issue.
In order to have a piece published, you need to send the following to [email protected]:
Article (no more than 500 words). Content must be educational/informational in nature and not a direct sales piece. You may include a brief statement at the end that invites them to contact you for more details or assistance.
A single image (600x600 pixels; jpeg, png format) that will be used as the article tile.
The article title (no more than 10 words)
A target web-link (where do they get sent for "more info")
Due by 1st of month to be published (e.g. April 1 for April 15 newsletter)
Opportunity #2: Send a dedicated e-blast to all WACE Email Subscribers.
Strategic Investors can send two (2) e-mails annually; Strategic Partners may send one (1) email annually.
Additional e-mails can be sent at a rate of $500 each.
WACE will send one (1) Partner email per week (typically on Monday mid-day, although we have some flexibility based on our communication calendar).
You need to email [email protected] the text, images, and subject line at least 1 week in advance. The body of the email can include links to websites, etc., but we will not attach files.
Emails will be sent by WACE to all member contacts (approx 1100).
Opportunity #3: Post educational webinars/workshops on the WACE Calendar.
If you host webinars or other educational programming that would be relevant and beneficial to our members, we are happy to share that with them via our calendar.
Details for the calendar invite (Title, Description, Date/Time, and a link for more info/to register) should be sent to [email protected] as soon as possible. Please allow up to 48 hours for posting.
Opportunity #4: Use of a WACE Partner Digital Badge.
A digital badge is available to use in your communications with the Chamber industry to highlight your commitment as an official WACE Partner. The badge may be used in an email footer, or on your website/social media. Use on a print or mailed piece should be reviewed by Glenn prior to the piece being finalized (email [email protected] for approval). Download Digital Badge Here.
