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Stop waiting in line and become the main event.
If you want to connect with your target audiences and the decision makers who matter most, there’s no bigger stage than Advertising Week New York—where every major brand, creator, innovator, and thought leader gathers each fall to shape the future of marketing.
Partner with us to grow pipelines, boost brand authority, and walk away with powerful new connections. Whether you launch a custom activation or take over a VIP session, this is exactly where you build clout and lock in real revenue.
Whatever your vision, our partnership team can help you create an activation or curated event as unique and engaging as you are. Submit a Sponsorship Inquiry Form to get started.


THE ULTIMATE MARKETING EVENT PARTNERSHIP
Why do industry giants return year after year? Because we deliver. Last year we generated 6 billion media impressions.
We unite the creative ecosystem so you can stop chasing leads and start making deals. Here’s what you get:
- Unrivaled Audience Access: The largest pool of brand marketers—the ultimate budget holders—ready to buy.
- Custom Activations: No boring booths here. Think branded lounges, street pop-ups, VIP breakfasts—bold experiences your brand won’t be ignored.
- Thought Leadership: Command the stage with keynotes, panels, and fireside chats to set the industry agenda.
- Data-Driven ROI: Effortless lead capture, meeting tools, and post-event metrics—all at your fingertips.
YOUR AUDIENCE IS AT ADVERTISING WEEK 2026
Our 2026 Event Drew:

SKIP THE COLD EMAILS. MEET YOUR BUYERS.
Our attendees come to buy, learn, and partner. In the room:
- Brand Marketers:Primary buyers eager to spend on the latest ideas and tech.
- Tech & AdTech:Solution makers ready to showcase their sharpest innovations.
- Media Companies:Top publishers and streamers meeting senior media buyers.
- Agencies:Creative and media shops seeking the best ad tech for their clients.
- Creators, Gaming, & Sports:The tastemakers building culture—hungry for new deals.

LET’S BUILD SOMETHING BRILLIANT
No cookie-cutter packages here. Work with us to design exactly what you need, plus a dedicated sponsor manager to cover every detail from assets to logistics.
SECURE YOUR ADVERTISING WEEK NEW YORK SPONSORSHIP NOW
Fill out the sponsorship inquiry form and let’s engineer the partnership everyone talks about—not just this year, but next.
AW Partner FAQs
Here are all the essential details you need to build a successful marketing event partnership with us. If you are looking to drive leads, elevate your brand visibility, or secure thought leadership on our global stage, you will find your answers below. Complete the sponsorship inquiry form to get started.
General Sponsorship & Audience
To explore our sponsorship opportunities, simply complete our sponsorship inquiry form. Once submitted, a member of our partnerships team will connect with you to discuss available packages, tailor options to meet your exact goals, and guide you through the process of securing your presence at the event.
Partnering with us gives you direct access to the ultimate decision makers and budget holders in the industry. An Advertising Week NY sponsorship goes beyond logo placement; it offers a scalable platform for business generation, pipeline building, and establishing undisputed category authority. Last year, our event delivered over 6 billion media impressions, proving it to be the premier space where culture meets business.
Our audience features the highest global concentration of brand marketers and decision-makers. You will have the opportunity to engage directly with:
- Brand Marketers: The primary buyers of creative, media, and tech solutions.
- Agencies: Creative and media agencies looking for innovative tools to maximize client ROI.
- Tech & AdTech: Innovators building partnerships and showcasing new products.
- Media Companies: Publishers and platforms seeking direct meetings with senior media buyers.
- Creators, Sports & Gaming: Forward-thinking culture makers looking for brand alignment.
Packages & Opportunities
We offer a robust lineup of opportunities to fit your specific goals. Options include stage branding, on-site activations, speaking slots, VIP lounges, digital banners, content sponsorships, lead generation opportunities, and highly customized brand experiences.
Yes. We are happy to tailor an à la carte package that perfectly aligns with your objectives. Whether you want to focus strictly on thought leadership, prioritize lead generation, or showcase a new product in an interactive space, our team will build a marketing event partnership that works for you.
Speaking slots are built into many of our premium packages and can also be added on. You can choose from various formats, including solo keynotes, interactive panels, intimate fireside chats, and educational masterclasses.
Absolutely. Sponsor packages often include exhibitor space or interactive branded areas. Our operations team will work closely with you on layout, design rules, and logistics to ensure your space draws a crowd.
Yes. Sponsors regularly host curated breakfasts, VIP lunches, or exclusive after-hours receptions. We recommend reaching out early to secure the best spaces and ensure your event gets maximum promotion.
Yes. Street-level activations and targeted pop-ups are a great way to grab attention before attendees even walk through the doors. Please note that these are subject to New York City permit regulations, so ask your sponsor representative for more details as early as possible.
Deadlines & Deliverables
To ensure you receive full marketing benefits and maximum pre-event exposure, we highly recommend confirming your sponsorship by August 1, 2026.
Most of your sponsor deliverables—including logos, digital ads, and session details—must be submitted by early September 2026. Your official sponsor kit will outline the exact deadlines for your specific package.
Once confirmed, you will receive access to our secure sponsor portal. This is your central hub to upload creative assets, review deliverables, track important deadlines, and access our helpful onboarding tools.
Event Logistics & Operations
Pass allocations vary based on your specific package tier. If you need additional tickets for your staff, top clients, or highly qualified prospects, you can easily purchase discounted add-on passes.
Basic venue Wi-Fi is available for all attendees. If your activation requires dedicated Wi-Fi networks or specific power drops, you can seamlessly arrange these upgrades through our operations team.
All shipping dates, material handling rules, and storage options will be clearly outlined in your sponsor kit. Our dedicated logistics partner will coordinate all your incoming and outgoing freight to ensure a smooth build and breakdown process.
Lead Generation & Measuring ROI
Yes. We want you to leave with a full pipeline. Many packages include integrated lead retrieval options, and we offer additional tech tools for efficiently capturing, tracking, and scoring attendee engagement at your booth or session.
You can use the official event app to browse the attendee list and schedule meetings well before you arrive in New York. Depending on your package, we can also recommend or reserve private meeting spaces for you to close deals on-site.
Proving your return on investment is critical. Post-event, sponsors receive comprehensive performance summaries. These reports detail digital and physical impressions, total leads captured, session attendance figures, and overall branding exposure.
Support & Contact
Yes. Every confirmed partner is assigned a dedicated sponsor success manager. They are your primary guide for pre-event planning, creative asset collection, and on-site logistics execution.
If you are ready to explore a partnership, please submit our sponsorship inquiry form. to connect with the team. If you are already a confirmed sponsor and have an assigned manager, please reach out to them directly for personalized, immediate assistance.

