Partner with Social Media Club
Put your brand in the room where social gets made.
For 20 years, Social Media Club has brought social media pros, creators and marketing leaders together to learn, connect and celebrate great work. Sponsors make that possible. In return, you get real face time with the people who choose the tools, agencies and partners their companies use.
Every partnership is custom. Tell us your goals and we'll build around them.
Home of the Hashie Awards
- 20years bringing digital communicators together, since 2006
- 700+events across our chapters, counting Eventbrite alone
- 37,000+attendees at those events
Why your support matters
What your sponsorship makes possible
Social Media Club is a nonprofit powered by volunteers. Sponsor support goes straight into the programs that help people grow their skills, their networks and their careers.
Learning that keeps up
Workshops and panels on the platforms, tools and trends that change every month, taught by people doing the work.
Room for new voices
Mentorship and education that help emerging talent break into the industry and find their footing.
Standards for the craft
From our first blogging ethics roundtable in 2006 to our Code of Ethics today, we help the field do things the right way.
Recognition for great work
The Hashie Awards celebrate the best in social media, and they're growing from Los Angeles to new cities like Kansas City.
Who you'll meet
The people behind the feed
Our members work in-house, at agencies and on their own, across every industry and career level. They come to learn, and they're actively looking for tools, partners and ideas.
- Social media managers
- Content strategists
- Community managers
- Marketing directors
- Agency founders
- Creators
- Brand marketers
- Digital PR pros
These are the people who pick the platforms, hire the agencies and shape the budgets.
Ways to partner
Pick a starting point. We'll shape the rest.
Sponsor one night, one city or the whole network. Mix and match, and we'll put together a package that fits your goals and budget.
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Year-round partner
Stay top of mind all year with recognition at events, in member emails, on our website and across our social channels. Choose one chapter or several.
Great for: brands that want steady visibility with marketers.
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The Hashie Awards
Our big night celebrating the best work in social media. Be the presenting partner, present an award category, host the reception or capture the night on photo and video.
Great for: big brand moments and launches.
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Signature events
Put your name on programming people look forward to: our State of Social Media panel, Tech Week sessions, industry panels, hands-on workshops and happy hours.
Great for: teaching, demos and real conversations.
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Content and media
Reach members between events with a newsletter feature, a guest post on our blog or a sponsored campaign across Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and Threads.
Great for: sharing expertise and driving sign-ups.
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In-kind partner
Give what you do best. We welcome venues, food and drinks, photo and video, printing, software and swag, and we recognize in-kind partners just like cash sponsors.
Great for: local businesses and service providers.
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Have another idea?
Research partnerships, scholarships, a new event series. If it helps our community, we want to hear it.
What partners get
Perks that pay off
Every package is different, and most include a mix of these.
- Stage timeWelcome remarks, award presentations and panel seats.
- VIP accessTickets and reserved seating for your team and guests.
- Brand visibilitySignage, event pages, emails, programs and our website.
- Social amplificationShout-outs across SMC and chapter social channels.
- Warm introductionsWe connect you with the attendees you want to meet.
- Content you can useEvent photos, recap features and interview opportunities.
- Industry insightHear what marketers are struggling with, straight from the source.
- Press recognitionInclusion in announcements and post-event coverage.
How it works
Simple from hello to wrap-up
Tell us your goals
Send a quick note about who you want to reach, where, and what success looks like.
We build your package
We'll recommend the events, chapters and channels that fit your goals and budget.
Show up and connect
We handle the logistics and make sure the right people know you're there.
Get your recap
After each event you'll get photos and highlights to share with your team.
In good company
Brands that have backed our community
- Hootsuite
- Los Angeles Magazine
- Hollywood Bowl
- Social Media Today
- Creative Commons
- Zolay
- Thumzup
- Telescope
- emfluence
- GaggleAMP
- Prince Street Pizza
- Venuelabs
Past partners of Social Media Club and its chapters. Your brand could be next.
Go national or go local
Sponsor in your city
Want to reach marketers in a specific market? Partner with one of our chapters directly, or ask us about a multi-city package.
Good questions
Sponsor FAQ
How much does a sponsorship cost?
It depends on what you want to do. Options range from a single happy hour to a year-round, multi-city partnership. Email us with your goals and we'll send current options that fit your budget.
Can we sponsor one city instead of the whole network?
Yes. Many partners start with one chapter. You can also combine several cities or partner with SMC globally.
Can we give products or services instead of cash?
Absolutely. Venues, catering, drinks, photo and video, printing, software and swag all help us put on great events, and in-kind partners get recognized too.
When should we reach out?
The sooner the better. Exclusive spots, like presenting partner of the Hashie Awards, are first come, first served. Reaching out a few months ahead gives you the most options.
Who is a good fit?
Brands whose products, services or expertise help marketers, creators and communicators do great work. If you're not sure, ask. We're happy to talk it through.
Is Social Media Club a nonprofit?
Yes. Social Media Club was founded in March 2006 as a nonprofit and is run by volunteer chapter leaders around the world.