BECOME A SPONSOR

Since its founding in 1927, The West Michigan AdFed has welcomed thousands of members and hosted hundreds of guest speakers from renowned national ad agencies such Wieden & Kennedy, Draft, and RPA, and major advertisers like Honda, Coca-Cola, Apple, and Kellogg’s. 

AAF West Michigan’s American Advertising Awards have helped our community stay up to date and reach the national spotlight for creative works.

We’re planning for the future — and your company can share in the attention we help generate for our community and beyond. 

By sponsoring the American Advertising Awards you are supporting the American Advertising Federation’s nationwide network of advertising professionals. That means you’re part of something bigger than just your local scene. You are part of a national organization that is making a difference in the overall image and viability of our industry.

TITLE SPONSOR $5,000

  • Title Logo placement at the American Advertising Awards

  • Title logo placement on all communication materials from AAF West Michigan for 1-year

  • 8 free tickets to the American Advertising Awards ($1000+ value)

  • Front row VIP table w/ two champagne bottles at the American Advertising Awards

  • Sponsored toast at the American Advertising Awards before Best of Show Award

  • Opportunity for a leader of your organization to present Best in Show

  • Company logo featured on the AAF West Michigan website for 1-year

  • Acknowledgement of sponsorship on social channels and during show

  • Opportunities to add and present trade show materials at American Advertising Awards

gold SPONSOR $2,000

  • Logo placement on the American Advertising Awards show reel

  • Logo placement on all communication materials related to American Advertising Awards

  • 8 free tickets to the American Advertising Awards ($800+ value)

  • VIP table at the American Advertising Awards

  • Company logo featured on the AAF West Michigan website for 1-year

  • Acknowledgement of sponsorship on social channels and during show

  • Opportunities to add and present trade show materials at American Advertising Awards

silver SPONSOR $1,000

  • Logo placement on the American Advertising Awards Silver Addy show reel

  • Logo placement on all communication materials related to American Advertising Awards

  • 5 free tickets to the American Advertising Awards ($500+ value)

  • Company logo featured on the AAF West Michigan website for 1-year

  • Acknowledgement of sponsorship on social channels and during show

  • Opportunities to add and present trade show materials at American Advertising Awards

bronze SPONSOR $500

  • Logo placement on the American Advertising Awards show reel

  • Logo placement on all communication materials related to American Advertising Awards

  • Company logo featured on the AAF West Michigan website for 1-year

  • Acknowledgement of sponsorship on social channels and during show

  • Opportunities to add and present trade show materials at American Advertising Awards

last year’s SPONSORs

2023/2024 venue SPONSOR

Hosting the award show at Golden Hour by Ideology will elevate the show presentation and provide an excellent show experience for winners and attendees! Golden Hour features an impressive 50+ ft. near pixel-perfect LED wall, enhancing the visual experience with its high-definition display and allowing your work to be seen in spectacular high definition. Learn more about Golden Hour and Ideology by visiting: https://www.goldenhourgr.com/

2023/2024 GOLD SPONSOR

BrandHaven is a branding firm headquartered in Grand Haven, Michigan. They bring together the brightest brains to build better brands. They are focused on large, complex, branding and marketing initiatives that transform organizations. Learn more about them by visiting https://brandhavenagency.com/

2023/2024 GOLD SPONSOR

Lowing light & Grip has generously provided all the support and rigging for the artwork hung at the advertising awards show. Lowing is a lighting, grip, and camera support rental company located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. visit: https://www.lowinglight.com/pages/view/about

2023/2024 GOLD SPONSOR

Bluepic studios is generously providing an in kind donation by creating the winners reels. Bluepic is an animation and motion design studio based in West Michigan. We partner with our clients to build long-lasting relationships and ongoing video strategies. Learn more about Bluepic here: https://www.bluepicstudios.com/about

2023/2024 GOLD SPONSOR

Soundpost Studios is once again generously providing an in kind donation by the voice over tracks for the winners reel. Soundpost is more than a studio for recording. They collaborate with artists, agencies, filmmakers, authors, musicians, writers, storytellers and voice talent to produce creative projects. Learn more here: https://soundpoststudios.com/

2023/2024 bronze SPONSOR

Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University is once again supporting and sponsoring the American Advertising Awards. We're appreciative of their continued support year over year! KCAD is a college of art and design located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. Learn more: https://kcad.ferris.edu/index.html