ASHA's Corporate Sponsorship Policy: The ASHA corporate sponsorship program offers companies brand visibility opportunities at ASHA's in-person events and online conferences throughout the year. Sponsorship visibility is only offered to companies for programming not offered for continuing education credits.
Online conference sponsors exhibit in an online exhibit hall, which is separate from the educational programming, and do not contribute to educational programming. View the full sponsorship policy.
What is the difference between advertising and a corporate sponsorship?
Do corporate sponsorship dollars help reduce our member dues?
Sponsorship (and advertising) is a source of non-dues revenue that enables ASHA to provide more programs, services and opportunities for members. ASHA has a number of other non-dues revenue sources such as the fees members pay for the CE Registry or continuing education programs, etc. – but relatively few (advertising, mailing lists, sponsorship) that are not paid by members. Overall, non-dues revenue accounts for approximately 35% of ASHA's operating revenue from non-dues sources.
Can ASHA Continuing Education programming be offered for corporate sponsorship?
Programming that is offered to ASHA members for ASHA continuing education credit (CEU's) is not offered for corporate sponsorship, in accordance with ASHA's Continuing Education Board's policies.
Is there transparency being offered to attendees regarding the corporate sponsorship program and the sponsors' role in programming not offered for ASHA CEUs at ASHA's events?
Yes. ASHA's sponsorship team makes disclaimer language available to all attendees participating in programming that is supported by a corporate sponsor. The language states: "ASHA thanks our sponsors. Corporate sponsors are not responsible for the content of this meeting nor does ASHA endorse their products or services."
Do corporate sponsors pay the bill directly for programming not offered for ASHA CEUs (or for products being sponsored, such as the bags, lanyards, etc.)?
No. Corporate sponsorship visibility opportunities are paid for by the sponsor and the revenue is sent directly to ASHA. The sponsorship dollars are used by ASHA to offset expenses incurred in the planning of the programming (or product acquisition), or to enhance a program offering. The expenses include, but are not limited to, room costs, AV, or food offerings.
Can more than one company sponsor an opportunity or programming not offered for ASHA CEUs?
Yes. Although there are exclusive sponsorship opportunities offered, (such as lanyards, bags, etc.) most of ASHA's programming is offered as a co-sponsorship. It is the goal of ASHA to introduce members to a wide-range of companies that offer products and services that can help members serve their clients.
Who may sponsor an ASHA event or programming?
ASHA does not discriminate against prospective corporate sponsors. Any company that is an exhibitor may be a sponsor.
Is there a review process for any literature and/or marketing language related to a corporate sponsorship opportunity?
Yes. If, as part of the sponsorship a company provides accompanying marketing materials, the materials must go through the advertising review process and ASHA's advertising standards are applied.
What do ASHA's Advertising Standards cover for sponsors who offer additional hand-out materials?
All materials are sent through a review process conducted by ASHA professional practice staff who look for:
Existing Advertising Standards expressly cover:
Does ASHA make available to corporate sponsors attendee contact information if they sponsor ASHA programming not offered for ASHA CEUs?
No. A sponsor is not automatically given access to contact information for attendees present at the sponsored programming. If a sponsor wishes to collect attendee information, we urge them to offer an opt-in opportunity (or an activation) so the choice to participate is left to the attendee. For example, if a sponsor offers a raffle or give-away (subject to state law) and an attendee wants to participate, they may be required to submit their contact information to participate. (Many exhibitors will offer this same opportunity from their booth on the Convention exhibit floor.) ASHA does offer "activation" sponsorships, such as the Portrait Gallery, where we allow the sponsor to collect the attendee contact information. However, even in this case, the attendee was offered the opportunity to opt-in – only if they wanted to.
Do ASHA members have an obligation to the ASHA corporate sponsors for their support of an event?
No. Sponsors find value in sponsorship through increased branding visibility for their company. Corporate sponsors want to bring their company to the attention of attendees and offer them the opportunity to check out for themselves the products and services they are offering to help them in their professional lives. However, we do ask attendees to "Thank our Sponsors" for supporting the profession and our members.
What is available for corporate sponsorship at ASHA?
Who can purchase advertising on the ASHA Community Site?
Any vendor company, or individual, can purchase the designated advertising space on the ASHA Community Site. All purchasers must comply with ASHA's advertising policy and procedures. (Postings within the Community is subject to ASHA Community Guidelines)