Welcome Foolish Mortals: Sponsorship Opportunities for the 2026 American Advertising Awards Gala
The Haunted ADDYs
Step into a night where brilliance meets the beyond, foolish mortals. 🕯️✨
The Haunted ADDYs—AAF Suncoast’s American Advertising Awards Gala—beckons you to an elegant evening with a deliciously spooky twist. On February 21st, the creative spirits of our industry will gather at the Ringling College Studio Labs to honor the most outstanding advertising work of the year. Expect an atmosphere rich with mystery, glamour, and a touch of the uncanny as we celebrate bold ideas, fearless craft, and work so good it’s almost supernatural.
Below are the sponsorship levels available for your organization.
Sponsorship Levels
$6,000
Presenting Sponsor
Company logo on all branded awards digital & printed materials/awards reel
Table of ten with premium seating at event and table signage
Full-page ad in program
Opportunity for a company representative to present an award and speak at the event
Exclusive invitation to AAF member events
Special recognition from the podium
Listing or logo on event signage and program, in media, and on website
Full page of your business on the AAF Suncoast website (8.5x11)
Logo on step and repeat backdrop
2-3 Social Media Posts presenting the sponsors, one that’s about them, one that’s about an event they’re holding, one that’s about what’s happening in the future with them
Exclusive email about their business, sent out to our members, and event attendees following the event
Opportunity to provide a welcome bag with swag items to all attendees
$3,000
Ghost Host Sponsor
Table of ten with premium seating at event and table signage
Full-page ad in program (8.5x11)
Opportunity for a company representative to present an award and speak at the event
Exclusive invitation to AAF member events
Special recognition from the podium
Listing or logo on event signage and program, in media, and on website
Full page of your business on the AAF Suncoast website
Logo on step and repeat backdrop
Logo on the event Sizzle Reel
2 Social Media Posts presenting the sponsors, one that’s about them, one that’s about an event they’re holding, one that’s about what’s happening in the future with them
Exclusive email about their business, sent out to our members, and event attendees following the event
Opportunity to provide a welcome bag with swag items to all attendees
$2,250
Ghoul Sponsor
Table of eight with premium seating at event and table signage
• Half-page ad in program (8.5x5.5)
• Opportunity for a company representative to present an award
• Exclusive invitation to AAF member events
• Special recognition from the podium
• Listing or logo on event signage and program, in media, and on website
• Recognition from the podium
• Full page of your business on the AAF Suncoast website
• Logo on step and repeat backdrop
• Logo on the event Sizzle Reel
• 2 Social Media Posts presenting the sponsors and one that’s about them
• Exclusive email about their business, sent out to our members, and event attendees following the event
$1,250
Creepy and Crawlies Sponsor
A half table of four and table signage
Quarter-page ad in program (4.25x5.5)
Exclusive invitation to AAF member events
Listing or logo on event signage and program, in media, and on website
Recognition from the podium
Logo on step and repeat backdrop
Logo on the event Sizzle Reel
2 Social Media Posts presenting the sponsors and one that’s about them
Exclusive Email about their business, sent out to our members, and event attendees following the event
$1,250
Awards Sponsor
A half table of four and table signage
Quarter-page ad in program (4.25x5.5)
Logo/branding on all centerpieces
Exclusive invitation to AAF member events Listing or logo on event signage and program, in media, and on website
Recognition from the podium
Logo on step and repeat backdrop
Logo on the event Sizzle Reel
2 Social Media Posts presenting the sponsors and one that’s about them
Exclusive Email about their business, sent out to our members, and event attendees following the event
$1,250
Centerpiece Sponsor
A half table of four and table signage
Quarter-page ad in program (4.25x5.5)
Logo/branding on all centerpieces
Exclusive invitation to AAF member events Listing or logo on event signage and program, in media, and on website
Recognition from the podium
Logo on step and repeat backdrop
Logo on the event Sizzle Reel
2 Social Media Posts presenting the sponsors and one that’s about them
Exclusive Email about their business, sent out to our members, and event attendees following the event
$1,250
Dessert Sponsor
A half table of four and table signage
Quarter-page ad in program (4.25x5.5)
Logo/branding on all centerpieces
Exclusive invitation to AAF member events Listing or logo on event signage and program, in media, and on website
Recognition from the podium
Logo on step and repeat backdrop
Logo on the event Sizzle Reel
2 Social Media Posts presenting the sponsors and one that’s about them
Logo on Dessert Station identifying your sponsorship
Exclusive Email about their business, sent out to our members, and event attendees following the event
$500
Silver Sponsor
Two tickets to event
• Logo in program, in media, and on website
• Logo in the Sizzle Reel
• Shared Social Media Post presenting thanking them for your sponsorship
• Shared email about their business, sent out to our members, and event attendees following the event
$375
Bronze Sponsor
One ticket to event
Logo in program, in media, and on website
Logo in the Sizzle Reel
Shared Social Media Post presenting thanking them for your sponsorship
Shared email about their business, sent out to our members, and event attendees following the event