Associate Member Program
Are you a company that provides a valuable product or service to cable and broadband providers?
ACA Connects is pleased to offer a membership opportunity for vendors in the telecommunications industry! This program is designed to offer a platform for vendors and providers to connect through marketing promotions and events, both virtual and in-person.
The first step is to determine which level of membership works for you!
We have four options: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Each level has different benefits, access to sponsorships and membership dues. We are sure you can find the right fit for your company!
Membership Benefit | Bronze | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cost | $1,500 | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 |
Listing in ACAC’s online Associate Member Directory with a company description and linkable logo | 25-word description | 50-word description with enhanced listing | 50-word description with enhanced listing | 50-word description with enhanced listing |
Subscription to ACAC’s daily Media Sweep, bi-weekly Action Brief and quarterly ICN publication | ||||
Permission to use ACAC Member logo in print, digital advertising and on company website | ||||
Follow by ACAC social media accounts | ||||
Invitation to attend ACAC Summit | ||||
Participation in ACAC webinars (unless specifically noted as operators only) | ||||
Company spotlight in one Action Brief | ||||
Editorial content submission in ICN (topic and content to be approved by ACAC) | Submission in one issue | Submission in two issues | Submission in all four issues | |
Complimentary submission of a quarter-page ad in ICN | Submission in one issue | Submission in two issues | Submission in all four issues | |
Access to sponsorship opportunities at the Summit and throughout the year | ||||
Dedicated eblast to ACAC operator members to promote your company or product (topic and content to be approved by ACAC) | One eBlast per membership year | Two eBlasts per membership year | ||
Complimentary placement of a mid-level banner in Media Sweep | Two weeks per membership year | Four weeks per membership year | ||
Logo recognition on Associate Membership Program landing page | ||||
Logo recognition on first page of Operator Members Lounge | ||||
Access to Operator Members Lounge and content included in that section (login is not to be shared with anyone outside the member’s company; some content may be restricted to operator members only) | ||||
Logo recognition on first page of board portal | ||||
Logo recognition on ACAC website home page | ||||
Logo recognition as Platinum Member at all board meetings in 2023 | ||||
Special invite to attend 1st quarter board meeting to be held in conjunction with the Summit (does not include Executive Sessions) | ||||
One page of company literature/materials to be included in the 1st quarter board meeting documents | ||||
Two complimentary registrations to Summit 2023 (cannot be transferred to individuals outside your company) | ||||
Recognition in Summit 2023 program | ||||
Logo and verbal recognition of your company during Summit 2023 30th Anniversary Dinner and opening general session | ||||
Reserved VIP table at Summit 2023 30th Anniversary Dinner | ||||
Prominently displayed sign with logo at Summit 2023 registration desk | ||||
Complimentary full-page, four-color ad in the Summit 2023 program | ||||
Logo recognition throughout the Wednesday General Sessions at Summit 2023 | ||||
Complimentary submission of a 30-second sizzle to run during Summit 2023 | ||||
Recognition of Platinum Member in Summit 2023 mobile app | ||||
Announcement of confirmed Platinum Members in March ICN | ||||
Article in Action Brief announcing Platinum Members | ||||
Submission of article (100 words max) and logo in one issue of the Action Brief | ||||
Recognition throughout 2023 in ACAC’s social media |
Bronze | Silver | Gold |
|---|---|---|
$1,500 | $2,500 | $5,000 |
Listing in ACAC’s online Associate Member directory with a 25-word company description and linkable logo | Enhanced listing in ACAC’s online Associate Member directory with a 50-word company description and linkable logo | Enhanced listing will be featured in ACAC’s online Associate Member directory landing page |
Participation in ACAC webinars (unless specifically noted as operators only) | Participation in ACAC webinars (unless specifically noted as operators only) | Participation in ACAC webinars (unless specifically noted as operators only) |
Subscription to ACAC’s daily Media Sweep | Subscription to ACAC’s daily Media Sweep | Subscription to ACAC’s daily Media Sweep |
Subscription to Independent Communications News (ICN), a digital publication | Subscription to Independent Communications News (ICN), a digital publication | Subscription to Independent Communications News (ICN), a digital publication |
Permission to use ACAC Member Logo in print, digital advertising and on company website | Permission to use ACAC Member Logo in print, digital advertising and on company website | Permission to use ACAC Member Logo in print, digital advertising and on company website |
Follow by ACAC social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn) | Follow by ACAC social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn) | Follow by ACAC social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn) |
Spotlight in one Action Brief | Spotlight in one Action Brief | |
Editorial content submission in one issue of ICN (topic and content to be approved by ACAC) | Editorial content submission in two issues of ICN (topic and content to be approved by ACAC) | |
Submission of ¼ page ad in one issue of ICN | Submission of ¼ page ad in two issues of ICN | |
One dedicated email blast to ACAC members to promote your company or product (topic and content to be approved by ACAC) | ||
Complimentary placement of a mid-level banner in two weeks of Media Sweeps | ||
Logo recognition (with link) on first page of board portal | ||
Access to the following sponsorship opportunities:
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Once you have decided on the membership level that best suits your needs, simply complete the application online. We have made it even easier for you to pay online with a credit card or you can submit the application and send us a check.
Be sure to look at the sponsorships that are available to your level! If you are interested in any securing any of the sponsorships, please reach out to Stacey Leech.
2022 Sponsorship Opportunities
Please note that this is a list of potential opportunities; this list is subject to change. In-person event sponsorships are not guaranteed and will only be sold only when the event is confirmed. If we are unable to hold an in-person event, it may be replaced with a virtual event. Additional opportunities may be added throughout the year. Additional opportunities may be available upon request.
$6,500
Be one of the sponsoring companies who join our board, staff and counsel for two days at our annual board retreat/golf outing. Sponsorship allows for one representative to attend from your company. Hear from our board speakers by participating in the board meeting (with exception of specific discussions); enjoy golf with board, staff and counsel at a beautiful resort course; network during the receptions and dinner events. Sponsor can also submit a one-page sheet for inclusion in board documents. Travel expenses are not included. First options available to Gold Members.
$6,000
Communicate your message to an audience of key decision makers from 19 leading independent operators! Your sponsorship includes one company rep to join the board for either breakfast or lunch, followed by a 15-minute presentation. Only one person from sponsoring company may attend. Company MUST HAVE existing relationship (in good standing) with NCTC and be included on the invite list prior to securing sponsorship. Registration to participate in The Independent Show is NOT included with this sponsorship. Travel expenses are not included. Available to Gold level members (who are on the invitation list to TIS), only.
$6,500
Join us in May for a special event with our ACAC board members and their company CEOs. Your company can be on a short list of vendors who will be in attendance for our first fly-in since 2019. Board members and CEOs from their companies will be traveling to DC for our 2nd quarter board meeting, Congressional sessions/meetings and dinner events. Attendees will arrive on Monday in time for a dinner event that evening. Our 2nd quarter board meeting will be held on Tuesday. (Sponsors are welcome to join the board for breakfast and lunch the day of the meeting.) Another dinner event will be held on Tuesday evening. On Wednesday, attendees (including vendors) will participate in sessions/meetings with Members of Congress. Additionally, vendors can submit a one-page sheet that will be included in board documents. This sponsorship is the perfect opportunity to spend some time networking (in-person!) with the ACAC board member companies! Only one company representative per sponsoring vendor. Travel expenses are not included. Available to Gold level members, only.
$3,500
Be the exclusive sponsor of our 1st quarter board meeting of ACAC directors! Sponsor can submit a 90-second video and will be permitted to join the beginning of the call to offer a short (1 minute max) welcome to board, staff, counsel and guests. Sponsor logo will be added to attendee dashboard for the duration of the event. Additionally, sponsor can submit a one-page sheet for inclusion in board documents. Available to Gold level members, only.
$3,500
Participate in a joint webinar with ACA Connects! One-on-one interview format with ACAC staffer – topic to be determined by sponsor and approved by ACAC. We will promote via two emails (in HTML format provided by Associate Member) and host the webinar on our platform. Sponsor will receive email addresses for registered attendees of webinar. Opportunity limited to one webinar per month. Vendor can only sponsor one custom webinar per year. Available to Silver and Gold level members, only.
$1,500
Sponsor one of ACAC’s existing monthly webinars! Your logo with contact info will be included on the attendee dashboard for the duration of the webinar. Sponsor can submit content for slide in presentation (with link to URL of their choice). Available to Silver and Gold level members, only.
$1,500
Sponsor logo will be added to the masthead of the brief and sponsor can submit a banner (with link to URL of your choice) for placement within the brief. Distributed to over 2,200 industry professionals. Available to Silver and Gold level members, only.
$1,000/wk (top banner: 1 max)
$500/wk (middle banner: 2 max)
Have your company’s banner (with link to URL of your choice) in ACAC’s most widely distributed publication! Received by nearly 10k industry colleagues, your banner is sure to make an impact! Available to Silver and Gold level members, only.
$500
Want to give a boost to a post on Twitter? Have ACAC retweet it for you! Our 3,800+ Twitter followers will be sure to take notice! Available to Silver and Gold level members, only.