Dustin Klein, VP Sponsorship
Corporate Partner Program

The Press Club of Cleveland is where Northeast Ohio media and communications
professionals turn for information, education, inspiration, and celebration.
We help our members communicate more confidently, professionally, and
competently no matter what area of communications they practice.

Our members, from students to veterans, are exposed to, learn about, and
implement, the latest developments in their profession and the evolving new
media. By bringing together the news breakers and the news makers, Press Club
members establish strong business contacts, develop lasting friendships, forge
meaningful mentoring partnerships, and, together, shape the future of media.

Become a Corporate Partner today and be a part of the area’s most inclusive and
innovative community of communications professionals.

Headliner Partner – $5,000 level

The Press Club of Cleveland is offering a limited number of headliner partner opportunities.
Headliner partners receive the following benefits:

  • Industry exclusive opportunity to offer discounted products and services to Press Club members as a “Headliner Partner” of the Press Club.
  • Information regarding discounts included in all Press Club membership materials on the Press Club Website.
  • Opportunity to list “special of the month” product or service discount for Press Club members in Byliner and on Press Club Website
  • Ability to display and use “Official Headliner Partner of The Press Club of Cleveland” tagline on your company’s Website and in any marketing or advertising materials
  • Introductory “Meet the Headliner Partner” Q&A blurb in Byliner
  • Bi-annual guest editorial in the Byliner (Press Club monthly eNewsletter) on a topic that is of interest to Press Club members
  • Monthly listing + logo in monthly Byliner as “Premier Partner”
  • Logo Inclusion as a “Headliner Partner” and a link to your Website on the Press Club of Cleveland’s Website for the duration of sponsorship
  • Ability to publish “solution-oriented” guest blogs/columns on Press Club Website directly related to partner’s industry and/or expertise
  • Mention from podium at all Press Club events as a “Headliner Partner”
  • A full page ad in the Excellence of Journalism program book (2011)
  • Logo inclusion on any videos or PowerPoint presentations at Excellence in Journalism, listing organization as a “Premier Partner”
  • Ability to provide a “gift” to all attendees at Excellence in Journalism
  • A full page ad in the Journalism Hall of Fame program book (2011)
  • Logo inclusion on any videos or PowerPoint presentations at Excellence in Journalism, listing organization as a “Headliner Partner”
  • Ability to provide a “gift” to all attendees at Journalism Hall of Fame
  • 8 Tickets to all Press Club of Cleveland signature events, including Excellence in Journalism and Journalism Hall of Fame
  • 4 memberships to the Press Club of Cleveland
  • Opportunity to solicit Press Club board for written advice and/or suggestions on branding, advertising or marketing efforts one time each year

Newsmaker Partner – $3,000 level

The Press Club of Cleveland is offering a limited number of newsmaker partner opportunities.
Newsmaker partners receive the following benefits:

  • Industry exclusive opportunity to offer discounted products and services to Press Club members as a “Newsmaker Partner” of the Press Club.
  • Information regarding discounts included in all Press Club membership materials on the Press Club Website.
  • Opportunity to list “quarterly special” product or service discount for Press Club members in Byliner and on Press Club Website
  • Ability to display and use “Official Newsmaker Partner of The Press Club of Cleveland” tagline on your company’s Website and in any marketing or advertising materials
  • Introductory “Meet the Newsmaker Partner” Q&A blurb in Byliner
  • Once annual guest editorial in the Byliner (Press Club monthly eNewsletter) on a topic that is of interest to Press Club members
  • Monthly listing + logo in monthly Byliner as “Newsmaker Partner”
  • Logo Inclusion as a “Newsmaker Partner” and a link to your Website on the Press Club of Cleveland’s Website for the duration of sponsorship
  • Ability to publish quarterly “solution-oriented” guest blogs/columns on Press Club Website directly related to partner’s industry and/or expertise
  • Mention from podium at all Press Club events as a “Newsmaker Partner”
  • A full page ad in the Excellence of Journalism program book (2011)
  • Logo inclusion on any videos or PowerPoint presentations at Excellence in Journalism, listing organization as a “Newsmaker Partner”
  • Ability to provide a “gift” to all attendees at Excellence in Journalism
  • A full page ad in the Journalism Hall of Fame program book (2011)
  • Logo inclusion on any videos or PowerPoint presentations at Excellence in Journalism, listing organization as a “Newsmaker Partner”
  • Ability to provide a “gift” to all attendees at Journalism Hall of Fame
  • 4 Tickets to all Press Club of Cleveland signature events, including Excellence in Journalism and Journalism Hall of Fame
  • 2 memberships to the Press Club of Cleveland
  • Opportunity to solicit Press Club board for written advice and/or suggestions on branding, advertising or marketing efforts one time each year

Correspondent Partner – $2,000 level

The Press Club of Cleveland is offering a limited number of correspondent partner opportunities.
Correspondent partners receive the following benefits:


  • Industry exclusive opportunity to offer discounted products and services to Press Club members as a “Correspondent Partner” of the Press Club.
  • Information regarding discounts included in all Press Club membership materials on the Press Club Website.
  • Ability to display and use “Official Correspondent Partner of The Press Club of Cleveland” tagline on your company’s Website and in any marketing or advertising materials
  • Introductory “Meet the Correspondent Partner” Q&A blurb in Byliner
  • Monthly listing + logo in monthly Byliner as “Correspondent Partner”
  • Logo Inclusion as a “Correspondent Partner” and a link to your Website on the Press Club of Cleveland’s Website for the duration of sponsorship
  • Ability to publish two “solution-oriented” guest blogs/columns on Press Club Website directly related to partner’s industry and/or expertise
  • Mention from podium at all Press Club events as a “Correspondent Partner”
  • A half-page ad in the Excellence of Journalism program book (2011)
  • Logo inclusion on any videos or PowerPoint presentations at Excellence in Journalism, listing organization as a “Correspondent Partner”
  • Ability to provide a “gift” to all attendees at Excellence in Journalism
  • A half-page ad in the Journalism Hall of Fame program book (2011)
  • Logo inclusion on any videos or PowerPoint presentations at Excellence in Journalism, listing organization as a “Correspondent Partner”
  • Ability to provide a “gift” to all attendees at Journalism Hall of Fame
  • 4 Tickets to all Press Club of Cleveland signature events, including Excellence in Journalism and Journalism Hall of Fame
  • 4 memberships to the Press Club of Cleveland
  • Opportunity to solicit Press Club board for advice and/or suggestions on branding, advertising or marketing efforts one time each year

Freelance Partner – $1,000 level

The Press Club of Cleveland is offering a limited number of freelance partner opportunities.
Freelance partners receive the following benefits:

  • Industry exclusive opportunity to offer discounted products and services to Press Club members as a “Freelance Partner” of the Press Club.
  • Information regarding discounts included in all Press Club membership materials on the Press Club Website.
  • Ability to display and use “Official Freelance Partner of The Press Club of Cleveland” tagline on your company’s Website and in any marketing or advertising materials
  • Introductory “Meet the Freelance Partner” Q&A blurb in Byliner
  • Monthly listing + logo in monthly Byliner as “Freelance Partner”
  • Logo Inclusion as a “Freelance Partner” and a link to your Website on the Press Club of Cleveland’s Website for the duration of sponsorship
  • Mention from podium at all Press Club events as a “Freelance Partner”
  • A quarter-page ad in the Excellence of Journalism program book (2011)
  • Logo inclusion on any videos or PowerPoint presentations at Excellence in Journalism, listing organization as a sponsor
  • Ability to provide a “gift” to all attendees at Excellence in Journalism
  • A quarter-page ad in the Journalism Hall of Fame program book (2011)
  • Logo inclusion on any videos or PowerPoint presentations at Excellence in Journalism, listing organization as a sponsor
  • Ability to provide a “gift” to all attendees at Journalism Hall of Fame
  • 2 Tickets to all Press Club of Cleveland signature events, including Excellence in Journalism and Journalism Hall of Fame
  • 2 memberships to the Press Club of Cleveland

Supporting Partner – $750 level

The Press Club of Cleveland is offering a limited number of supporting partner opportunities.
Press Club supporting partners receive the following benefits:

  • Industry exclusive opportunity to offer discounted products and services to Press Club members as a “Supporting Partner” of the Press Club.
  • Information regarding discounts included in all Press Club membership materials on the Press Club Website.
  • Ability to display and use “Official Supporting Partner of The Press Club of Cleveland” tagline on your company’s Website and in any marketing or advertising materials
  • Introductory “Meet the Press Club Supporting Partner” Q&A blurb in Byliner
  • Monthly listing + logo in monthly Byliner as “Supporting Partner”
  • Logo Inclusion as a “Supporting Partner” and a link to your Website on the Press Club of Cleveland’s Website for the duration of sponsorship
  • Mention from podium at Excellence in Journalism and Journalism Hall of Fame events as a sponsor
  • A quarter-page ad in the Excellence of Journalism program book (2011)
  • Listing inclusion on any videos or PowerPoint presentations at Excellence in Journalism, listing organization as a sponsor
  • A quarter-page ad in the Journalism Hall of Fame program book (2011)
  • Listing inclusion on any videos or PowerPoint presentations at Excellence in Journalism, listing organization as a sponsor
  • 1 Ticket to all Press Club of Cleveland signature events, including Excellence in Journalism and Journalism Hall of Fame
  • 1 membership to the Press Club of Cleveland

                                                        
                                 Other Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorships are available for the Cleveland Journalism Hall of Fame Awards on Oct. 28, 2011 -- this year marks the awards' 30th anniversary.  Click here to view the sponsorship levels and pay online.