SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES .mirror celebrates MAY 14, 2020 I CONNECTICUT CONVENTION CENTER Join CT Mirror as we celebrate our first 10 Years, and announce a transformational vision for our next 10! May 14, 2020 12:00-2:00 CONNECTICUT CONVENTION CENTER Guest Speaker Gail Collins, New York Times columnist SPONSORSHIPS AND TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW For more information, please contact CT Mirror Publisher Bruce Putterman: publisher@ctmirror.org or 860.218.6380 or visit CTMirror.org/reflections HEADLINE SPONSOR: Gail Collins is a columnist for the New York Times. From 2001-2007 she was editorial page editor of the paper — the first woman to have held that position. During her time in Connecticut, she founded and operated the Connecticut State News Bureau from 1972 to 1977, providing coverage of the state capitol and Connecticut politics. She also taught journalism at Southern Connecticut State University in the late 70’s. In addition to her work as a journalist, Collins has published several books. Her most recent book, No Stopping Us Now: The Adventures of Older Women in American History, was published in 2019. Sponsorship for the year-long celebration of CT Mirror’s 10th Anniversary includes: REFLECTIONS LUNCHEON Thursday, May 14, 2020 Connecticut Convention Center Guest Speaker: Gail Collins, New York Times columnist QUARTERLY SPEAKERS SERIES hosted by John Dankosky CONCURRENT DINNER PARTIES Fall of 2020, Dinner Parties on the same evening in multiple homes across the state, with a guest speaker at each dinner. The Connecticut Mirror (CT Mirror) is a nonprofit, non-partisan, independent, online-only news organization that covers public policy and politics in Connecticut. Key CT Mirror Metrics 250,000 400,000 600,000 10,000 1,200 MONTHLY USERS MONTHLY SESSIONS (VISITS) Benefits of Partnering with CT Mirror CT Mirror’s reaches an audience of highly-educated, civically-engaged, information-seeking policy-makers, influencers, and leaders. Aligns your brand with CT Mirror’s highly trusted leadership brand and reputation for credible, accurate, objective, in-depth reporting. MONTHLY PAGEVIEWS NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS INDIVIDUAL DONORS Positions your company as an innovator and high-quality provider or producer. Reflects your commitment to enhancing civic life and strengthening community vitality in Connecticut. S PO N S O RS H IP O PPO RT UN IT IES HEADLINE SPONSOR $30,000 The Connecticut Mirror (CT Mirror) is a nonprofit, non-partisan, independent, online-only news organization that covers public policy and politics in Connecticut. SCOOP SPONSOR $20,000 BEAT SPONSOR $10,000 BYLINE SPONSOR $5,000 SPONSOR BENEFIT Investment in Mission of CT Mirror. Seating at “Reflections” luncheon. Meet & Greet with Gail Collins, including photo at pre-event 11:30. Pre-signed copies of Ms. Collins’ new book No Stopping Us Now. Tickets to the first annual CT Mirror Speakers Series. Ad in center of “Reflections” program booklet. Discount off rate card for ads in 2020 for you or a client/partner on CT Mirror web site. Two tables of 10, front row, center One table of 10, One table of 10, front row, off-center second row, center One group photo One group photo Ten Ten One table of 10 Two Four 12 for each Eight for each Six for each Four for each of four events of four events of four events of four events Two-page, Full-page, Full-page, Half-page, color, center of book color, near center color color 30% 20% 10% 5% Logo and short description for sponsor page on CT Mirror website with link to your website throughout 2020. Welcome guests from podium at luncheon. Recognition from podium at luncheon and Key CT Mirror Metrics 250,000 400,000 600,000 10,000 1,200 MONTHLY USERS MONTHLY SESSIONS (VISITS) Benefits of Partnering with CT Mirror Speakers Series events. Thank-you messages in all CT Mirror social media platforms. CT Mirror’s reaches an audience of highly-educated, civically-engaged, information-seeking policy-makers, influencers, and leaders. Aligns your brand with CT Mirror’s highly trusted leadership brand and reputation for credible, accurate, objective, in-depth reporting. Sponsorship and logo recognition in Luncheon, Speakers Series, Dinner Party marketing materials. Included in “Thank you to our funders” loop on CT Mirror home page. Recognition in Thank You letter to 10,000+ CT Mirror daily newsletter subscribers. Corporate logo signage throughout “Reflections” and Speakers Series events. MONTHLY PAGEVIEWS NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS INDIVIDUAL DONORS Positions your company as an innovator and high-quality provider or producer. Reflects your commitment to enhancing civic life and strengthening community vitality in Connecticut. OTHER INFORMATION An anonymous donor will match the purchase of each seat with an additional $125 gift to the CT Mirror Growth Fund in honor of CT Mirror’s 10th Anniversary. Tables of 10 at the luncheon and a quarter-page ad are available for $2,000 Individual tickets for the luncheon are available for $125 per seat Pricing for individual quarterly speaker series events will be available March 1st, 2020 Discounts on advertising available after May 10, 2020 TIMING FOR SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT We will begin producing marketing materials in late February Logos due by February 21st for Invitation mailing Ads due by April 1st for the program book REACH OF INVITATIONS AND MARKETING MATERIALS 200,000 readers 10,000 newsletter subscribers 1,500 donors (750 of them via postal mail, the balance via email) 1049 Asylum Avenue Hartford, CT 06105 Editorial Independence: Please note, the news and editorial judgments of CT Mirror staff are made independently and not on the basis of donor, sponsor, foundation or advertiser support. Please see ctmirror.org/policies for our complete editorial independence policy.