Media That Matters: Sponsorship & Marketing Opportunities

ABOUT THE ANNUAL MTM CONFERENCE _________________________

Media that Matters is an annual conference presented by the Center for Media & Social Impact (formerly known as "The Center for Social Media" at American University. It is designed for established and aspiring filmmakers, nonprofit communication leaders, funders, and students who want to learn and share cutting-edge practices to make their media matter.

This year’s 10th anniversary highlights the Center’s important role serving as a resource for social impact media makers while celebrating the community’s ongoing success and innovation.

What are people saying about MTM:

"It is informative, thought provoking, resourceful, eye opener, interactive and broadens the outlook towards documentary film making and advocacy driven documentaries."

"Inspiring sessions and great networking, well-planned and executed event."

"One of two must-attend events for the DC-area documentary film community."

"Sessions that provide new ideas. Industry contacts. Moments of discovery when sharing with colleagues."

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10 YEARS OF MEDIA THAT MATTERS _____________________________

2014: Building the Story Experience: celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Media that Matters

2013: Measure for Measure: uncracking strategies for measuring the social change impact of our media

2012: Change for Good: how independent social change filmmakers can execute integrated campaigns that are strategic, action-oriented, and have enduring impact

2011: Media That Matters - Storytelling across Platforms: how publics can engage with creative projects across platforms in the evolving media world

2010: Real Stories, Real Impact: explore the strategies before, during and after production that generate real social

2008: Making Your Media Matter Conference

2004: The FIRST Making Your Documentary Matter Conference

As the center’s  flagship program, the annual Media That Matters Conference brings together top players in the field to share their thoughts on media and social change. Here are some examples from the past [1]:

Topics & Discussions

Measurement, Meaning and Momentum: Storytelling in the Age of Data

The Hottest News and Latest Tools in Impact

Media Entrepreneurship: Lessons From the Field

How to Change, Grow and Survive: Sustaining the documentary vision over generations

Partnerships for Change

Art, Ethics and Mission

The Genius of Collaboration

Producing Media across Platforms

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Speakers & Panelists

Wendy Levy, Director of New Arts AXIS

Meg McLagan, Director of Lioness

Cara Mertes, Director of the Sundance Documentary

Liz Norton, Director/Founder, Stone Soup Films

Patrice O’Neill, Producer of Not in Our Town

Gordon Quinn, Co-founder of Kartemquin Films

Shaady Salehi, Deputy Director, Active Voice

Sky Sitney, Programming Director of SILVERDOCS

George Stoney, Documentary Filmmaker

Pamela Yates & Paco de Onis

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SPONSOR & ADVERTISE WITH 2014 MTM _________________________

Download our Sponsorship & Marketing Opportunities packet [2]

 

Standard Sponsorship Packages

Tier 1: $500

• 1 complimentary registration
• Verbal sponsorship acknowledgement during conference opener
• Your logo and url listed on our conference website page and in one conference email

Tier 2: $1,000

• 2 complimentary registrations
• Verbal sponsorship acknowledgement during conference opener
• Your logo and url listed on our conference website, in our conference booklet, and in two conference emails
• An (optional) demonstration table in our Networking Lounge

Tier 3: $1,500

• 2 complimentary registrations
• Verbal sponsorship acknowledgement during conference opener
• Your logo and url listed on our conference website, in our conference booklet, in all conference emails, and on the main screen during the conference
• An (optional) demonstration table in our Networking Lounge
• Inclusion of a brochure/flyer in all conference attendee packets

Other Sponsorship/Marketing Opportunites

Lunch Sponsor: $1,250

• 2 complimentary registration
• Verbal sponsorship acknowledgement during conference opener
• Your logo and url listed on our conference website, in our conference booklet, and in one conference emails
• Sponsorship signs at all tables with your logo and URL

Awards Sponsor

New This Year!

In celebration of our tenth anniversary, we’re hosting a reception the evening preceding the conference. Reception sponsors get an exclusive opportunity to advertise to guests and showcase mission and content in the exciting new McKinley Building of the School of Communication.

Advertisements & In-kind Sponsor

Advertise your product or service in our printed conference program that’s  distributed to all attendees:  $250 for ¼ page; $500 for ½ page and $1000 for full  page ad.
In-kind sponsorship opportunities are available for services like printing, food, photography, streaming services and videography in exchange for customized exposure during the conference. 

Custom Package

We want to meet your needs.
Let’s talk about creative ways to connect with our opportunities. From short promo video screenings or dedicated eblasts to workshop sponsorships or cobranded content. Possibilities abound, let’s talk about them.

CONTACT ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ANGELICA DAS AT das [at] american [dot] edu TO GET STARTED!