Advertising Opportunities

The HPE Marketplace Guide provides an online resource for health and physical education professionals seeking new products and services for their classrooms.  Searchable by company name, primary and secondary Categories, and keywords, the HPE Marketplace Guide offers an affordable option to showcase your organization year-round.  The Guide is promoted through the Momentum Digital Magazine and Et Cetera e-Newsletter, as well as posts on SHAPE America's social media feeds throughout the year.

All Premium Listings include:

• Priority placement above Standard Listings
• Full-color company logo
• Company name
• Business address (street address, city, state, zip code and country)
• Phone number
• Website link
• Email link
• Social media links (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tik Tok, X, and/or YouTube)
• 200-word description
• Inclusion in your choice of five (5) primary categories; you may select unlimited secondary categories associated with your selected primary categories

The HPE Marketplace Guide provides an online resource for health and physical education professionals seeking new products and services for their classrooms.  Searchable by company name, primary and secondary Categories, and keywords, the HPE Marketplace Guide offers an affordable option to showcase your organization year-round.  The Guide is promoted through the Momentum Digital Magazine and Et Cetera e-Newsletter, as well as posts on SHAPE America's social media feeds throughout the year.

All Elite Listings include:

• Priority placement above Premium and Standard Listings
• Header Image (1000px W x 150px H) - may be hyperlinked to a URL of your choice
• Full-color company logo
• Company name
• Business address (street address, city, state, zip code and country)
• Phone number
• Website link
• Email link
• Social media links (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tik Tok, X, and/or YouTube)
• 500-word description
• One (1) additional resource (must be through a provided URL link)
• One (1) embedded video
• Inclusion in your choice of seven (7) primary categories; you may select unlimited secondary categories associated with your selected primary categories

HPE MARKETPLACE GUIDE Sold

• Dink Buddy, LLC
• HI-Five Sports Franchising

Drive guaranteed traffic to your booth with this attendee and exhibitor favorite.  The Scavenger Hunt Game booklet will be included in the Attendee Welcome Bag that each attendee receives onsite.  Attendees visit the participating exhibitors to obtain stickers to complete their game booklet and be entered into a random prize drawing.

Each participating exhibitor will receive:

• Game space to include Exhibitor name, booth number, logo, and a question or activity that attendees need to ask or perform when visiting your booth
• Game square on inside or outside back cover, including company name and booth number
• Option to donate an item to be included in the game prize drawing.

Bundle and Save!

• Save $125! Purchase a Game Space and Half-page Ad for $500.
• Save $200! Purchase a Game Space and Full-page Ad for $800.
• Save $250! Purchase a Game Space and Full-page, Inside Front Cover Ad for $1,000.
• Save $350! Purchase a Game Space and 2-page Spread Ad for $1,400.

Discount will be applied by SHAPE America Show Management before your reservation is approved and before any payment is processed.

EXHIBITOR ONLY EXCLUSIVES Sold

• 9 Square in the Air
• Advocates for Youth
• Beecher's Foundation
• Booster
• Chris Klug Foundation
• COMPASS Positive Mindset Tools
• Dink Buddy, LLC
• Fit and Fun Playscapes
• Gopher Sport
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation
• Learnin' The Ropes
• Peaceful Playgrounds, Inc.
• Rollerblade Skate In School
• School Health Company
• SPARK
• Spark*ED
• SpiritHero.com
• SPORT DESIGN
• STEM Sports
• TeamBuildr
• The Get In Touch Foundation
• U.S. Soccer Foundation
• United States Tennis Association
• WIN WIN Athletics

Surprise and delight attendees while gaining high-level visibility and capturing qualified leads!

Your prize will be graphically represented on a Meter Sign placed in a high-traffic area of the Baltimore Convention Center.  Attendees will scan a QR code on the signage and complete an entry form; limit one entry per prize.  Entry forms must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday; prize winners will be announced by 9:00 a.m. on Thursday morning.  Winners will be directed to your exhibit booth to pick up their prize.

*Package requires donation of a prize item (minimum value of $100), plus the listed donation fee.

Package includes:

• Your door prize item featured on the Online Program and Mobile App
• Your prize item graphically represented on one (1) Meter Sign placed in a high traffic area of the Baltimore Convention Center
• One (1) Easel Sign graphically representing your door prize item, including the QR code for entry, to be displayed within your exhibit booth
• Option to provide up to two (2) custom questions to be include on the entry form
• Provision of contact information and custom question responses for all attendees that submit an entry form for your prize

EXHIBITOR ONLY EXCLUSIVES Sold

• Everlast Climbing

Surprise and delight attendees while gaining high-level visibility and capturing qualified leads!

Your prize will be graphically represented on a Meter Sign placed in a high-traffic area of the Baltimore Convention Center.  Attendees will scan a QR code on the signage and complete an entry form; limit one entry per prize.  Entry forms must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday; prize winners will be announced by 9:00 a.m. on Friday morning.  Winners will be directed to your exhibit booth to pick up their prize.

*Package requires donation of a prize item (minimum value of $100), plus the listed donation fee.

Package includes:

• Your door prize item featured on the Online Program and Mobile App
• Your prize item graphically represented on one (1) Meter Sign placed in a high traffic area of the Baltimore Convention Center
• One (1) Easel Sign graphically representing your door prize item, including the QR code for entry, to be displayed within your exhibit booth
• Option to provide up to two (2) custom questions to be include on the entry form
• Provision of contact information and custom question responses for all attendees that submit an entry form for your prize

First-time exhibitors and vendors that have NOT exhibited since 2018 are eligible to purchase this option.

Inclusions

• “New” icon included on your company listing in the web- and mobile app-based Exhibitor Directory
• “New” icon next to company name on Exhibitor Listing signage located near the exhibit hall entrance
• “New” icon next to company name in the Exhibitor Listing included in the Winter 2025 issue of Momentum digital magazine (if booth space is reserved by December 1, 2024)
• “New” icon next to company name in the Exhibitor Listing included in the Scavenger Hunt Game booklet
• One (1) Spotlight Listing in the New Exhibitor Spotlight e-Blast to be sent on March 11, 2025 (View Sample e-Blast)
• One (1) Game Space for the Scavenger Hunt Game (View sample game booklet)
• One (1) New Exhibitor Spotlight Q&A feature to be posted on the convention website (View Spotlight Q&A examples)
• One (1) New Exhibitor floor decal (24" x 24") placed on the aisle carpet in front of your exhibit booth
• Your exhibit booth highlighted on the Exhibit Hall Floor Plan included in the Scavenger Hunt Game booklet

Please note: your invoice/receipt will reflect complimentary benefits included with this package, such as the Scavenger Hunt Game Space and placement in the New Exhibitor Spotlight e-Blast. 

EXHIBITOR ONLY EXCLUSIVES Sold

• Advocates for Youth
• SPORT DESIGN
• The Get In Touch Foundation

Place your brand and booth number all even-numbered aisle signs placed throughout the exhibit hall.  Aisle signage helps attendees navigate through the hall and provides a high level of visibility for your brand.

Total of 3 aisle signs , measuring 4’ W x 8’ H

Artwork Specifications

Ad Image: 4’ W x 2’ H, bottom of aisle sign; add a 0.125” bleed on all sides; 300 DPI

Place your brand and booth number all odd-numbered aisles signs placed throughout the exhibit hall.  Aisle signage helps attendees navigate through the hall and provides a high level of visibility for your brand.

Total of 3 aisle signs , measuring 4’ W x 8’ H

Artwork Specifications

Ad Image: 4’ W x 2’ H, bottom of aisle sign; add a 0.125” bleed on all sides; 300 DPI

Direct attendees to your booth with colorful and exciting custom floor decals that start at the exhibit hall entrance and lead to your booth.  These stickers will feature your custom graphics along with the 2025 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo logo.  This package includes a total of ten (10) floor decals with an approximate size of 24” x 24”.

Reach #SHAPEBaltimore attendees and non-attendees directly from your booth with a live social media interview during the convention.  Share your story straight from the show floor with this 3-4 minute live interview.  The live interview will be conducted from your booth and will receive exposure on SHAPE America's social media accounts.  SHAPE America will additionally provide the video file to the advertiser for use on the advertiser’s social media feeds and website

Your message is sure to grab attention of attendees on this giant, double-sided wayfinder featuring the exhibit hall floor plan and list of exhibitors.  Your custom branding and messaging will appear on the structural support towers (total of 4 panels per tower).  Plus, for additional exposure, your company’s booth will be highlighted on the floor plan.

Specifications
Size: 23.678" W x 94.25" H (per panel; total of 8 panels)
Format: high vector image in PDF format
Resolution: at least 300 DPI

Your message is sure to grab attention of attendees on this giant, double-sided wayfinder featuring the exhibit hall floor plan and list of exhibitors.  Your custom branding and messaging will appear on the structural support towers.  Plus, for additional exposure, your company’s booth will be highlighted on the floor plan.

Specifications
Size: 23.678" W x 94.25" H (per panel; total of 8 panels)
Format: high vector image in PDF format
Resolution: at least 300 DPI

More than 2,500 attendees will receive an Attendee Welcome Bag when they arrive onsite.  Attendees use the bag throughout the event to carry the resources that they collect from sessions and exhibitors alike, along with their belongings.  

Advertiser responsible for printing and shipping 2,500 inserts.  A PDF proof of the insert must be provided to SHAPE America for review and approval prior to printing.

Promotional Items must fit within a standard-size drawstring backpack or tote bag.  Examples may include branded items such as hand sanitizer, cooling towel, keychain, etc.

More than 2,500 attendees will receive an Attendee Welcome Bag when they arrive onsite.  Attendees use the bag throughout the event to carry the resources that they collect from sessions and exhibitors alike, along with their belongings.  

Advertiser responsible for printing and shipping 2,500 inserts.  A PDF proof of the insert must be provided to SHAPE America for review and approval prior to printing.

Flyers and Catalogs must fit within a standard-size drawstring backpack or tote bag; not to exceed 8.5” W x 11” H.  Flyers may be printed single- or double-sided.

PRINT ADVERTISING Sold

• Advocates for Youth
• Booster

More than 2,500 attendees will receive an Attendee Welcome Bag when they arrive onsite.  Attendees use the bag throughout the event to carry the resources that they collect from sessions and exhibitors alike, along with their belongings.  

Advertiser responsible for printing and shipping 2,500 inserts.  A PDF proof of the insert must be provided to SHAPE America for review and approval prior to printing.

Postcards should not exceed 9” W x 6” H in size.

PRINT ADVERTISING Sold

• Gopher Sport
• PlayCore
• Strider Education Foundation

Increase your visibility with a print ad in the Scavenger Hunt Game booklet, which will also include an exhibit hall floor plan, full list of exhibitors, scheduled Exhibitor Demos, Promoted Content Sessions and Morning Wellness Sessions.  Drive traffic to your booth, promote your sponsored session or event, or showcase new products, services or resources.  All ads are 4-color process.

Half-page Ad Specifications

• 3.5" W x 2.625" H
• JPG, EPS or PDF format
• Minimum 300 DPI resolution

Bundle and Save!

Save $125! Purchase a Game Space and Half-page Ad for $500.

Discount will be applied by SHAPE America Show Management before your reservation is approved and before any payment is processed.

PRINT ADVERTISING Sold

• Dink Buddy, LLC
• STEM Sports

Increase your visibility with a print ad in the Scavenger Hunt Game booklet, which will also include an exhibit hall floor plan, full list of exhibitors, scheduled Exhibitor Demos, Promoted Content Sessions and Morning Wellness Sessions.  Drive traffic to your booth, promote your sponsored session or event, or showcase new products, services or resources.  All ads are 4-color process.

Full-page Ad Specifications

• 4.25" W x 6.25" H (with bleed) OR 3.5" W x 5.5" H (nonbleed)
• JPG, EPS or PDF format
• Minimum 300 DPI resolution
   

Bundle and Save!

Save $200! Purchase a Game Space and Full-page Ad for $800.

Discount will be applied by SHAPE America Show Management before your reservation is approved and before any payment is processed.

PRINT ADVERTISING Sold

• Booster
• GENYOUth

Increase your visibility with a print ad in the Scavenger Hunt Game booklet, which will also include an exhibit hall floor plan, full list of exhibitors, scheduled Exhibitor Demos, Promoted Content Sessions and Morning Wellness Sessions.  Drive traffic to your booth, promote your sponsored session or event, or showcase new products, services or resources.  All ads are 4-color process.

Full-page Ad Specifications

• 4.25" W x 6.25" H (with bleed) OR 3.5" W x 5.5" H (nonbleed)
• JPG, EPS or PDF format
• Minimum 300 DPI resolution
• Guaranteed placement on the inside front cover of the booklet
   

Bundle and Save!

Save $250! Purchase a Game Space and Full-page Inside Front Cover Ad for $1,000.

Discount will be applied by SHAPE America Show Management before your reservation is approved and before any payment is processed.

Increase your visibility with a print ad in the Scavenger Hunt Game booklet, which will also include an exhibit hall floor plan, full list of exhibitors, scheduled Exhibitor Demos, Promoted Content Sessions and Morning Wellness Sessions.  Drive traffic to your booth, promote your sponsored session or event, or showcase new products, services or resources.  All ads are 4-color process.

Full-page Ad Specifications

• With Bleed:  8.5" W x 6.25" H (with bleed) — Artwork must be submitted as single-page format (i.e., two separate page files each sized at 4.25" W x 6.25" H)
• JPG, EPS or PDF format
• Minimum 300 DPI resolution

Bundle and Save!

Save $350! Purchase a Game Space and 2-page Spread Ad for $1,400.

Discount will be applied by SHAPE America Show Management before your reservation is approved and before any payment is processed.

Every health and physical educator registering for the convention will visit the registration and housing portal to secure their registration for the event, as well as their hotel accommodations.  Place your brand in front of this captive audience and leverage the opportunity to drive traffic to your exhibit booth, sponsored session, or introduce a new product or resource.

Artwork Specifications

• 600px W x up to 125px H
• JPG or PNG format
• at least 300 DPI resolution

Deadlines

Registration Portal Opens (TBC)	Placement Reservations	Art/Materials Due
November 1, 2024	September 2, 2024	September 27, 2024

DIGITAL ADVERTISING Sold

• Mollie's Fund

SHAPE America sends e-blasts to approximately 40,000 healthy and physical education professionals, encouraging educators to register for the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo.  Advertising in a Prospective Attendee e-Blast gives you exposure not just to registered attendees, but to SHAPE America members and stakeholders across the country.  And, because the email is sent by SHAPE America, you’ll enjoy a higher open rate to add more visibility to your advertisement.

Limit one (1) banner ad per e-Blast; 650px W x 75px H.

DIGITAL ADVERTISING Sold

• HI-Five Sports Franchising
• Mollie's Fund

That’s a wrap!  This after-the-event highlight reel is sure to be a fan favorite for attendees.  Sent approximately 3 weeks following the event to all registered attendees.  Leaderboard Banner will be placed in the top section of the email, below the introductory graphic and text.

Artwork Specifications

• 650px W x 75px H
• JPG format
• at least 300 DPI resolution

Deadlines:

e-Blast Send Date	Placement Reservations	Art/Materials Due
April 22, 2025	March 21, 2025	April 8, 2025

Feature your brand to the HPE community before and after the convention.  The Product Spotlight e-Blast series provides #SHAPEBaltimore exhibitors and sponsors a way to showcase products directly to registered and prospective attendees.  This is a great way to provide a sneak peek at what you’ll be featuring onsite.  Every spot includes a product photo, description, company name, and booth number (if applicable), links to your website/product page, and a sales contact email address.

Featured Spotlight inclusions:

• Top full-width placement above Highlighted and Standard Spotlights
• Company name
• Booth number (if applicable)
• Upgraded Product Image size of 560p W x 300px H
• Upgraded 100-word description
• Link to your website
• Sales contact email address

Deadlines:

e-Blast Send Date	Placement Reservations	Art/Materials Due
February 18, 2025	January 3, 2025	February 4, 2025
March 4, 2025 (SOLD)	January 30, 2025	February 18, 2025
March 18, 2025	February 13, 2025	March 4, 2025
April 15, 2025	March 14, 2025	April 1, 2025

DIGITAL ADVERTISING Sold

• GENYOUth
• United States Tennis Association

Feature your brand to the HPE community before and after the convention.  The Product Spotlight e-Blast series provides #SHAPEBaltimore exhibitors and sponsors a way to showcase products directly to registered and prospective attendees.  This is a great way to provide a sneak peek at what you’ll be featuring onsite.  Every spot includes a product photo, description, company name, and booth number (if applicable), links to your website/product page, and a sales contact email address.

Highlighted Spotlight inclusions:

• Placement above Standard Spotlights
• Company name
• Booth number (if applicable)
• Upgraded Product Image size of 260px W x 260px H
• Upgraded 50-word description
• Link to your website
• Sales contact email address

Deadlines:

e-Blast Send Date	Placement Reservations	Art/Materials Due
February 18, 2025	January 3, 2025	February 4, 2025
March 4, 2025	January 30, 2025	February 18, 2025
March 18, 2025	February 13, 2025	March 4, 2025
April 15, 2025	March 14, 2025	April 1, 2025

Feature your brand to the HPE community before and after the convention.  The Product Spotlight e-Blast series provides #SHAPEBaltimore exhibitors and sponsors a way to showcase products directly to registered and prospective attendees.  This is a great way to provide a sneak peek at what you’ll be featuring onsite.  Every spot includes a product photo, description, company name, and booth number (if applicable), links to your website/product page, and a sales contact email address.

Standard Spotlight inclusions:

• Company name
• Booth number (if applicable)
• Product image (260px W x 200px H)
• 40-word description
• Link to your website
• Sales contact email address

Deadlines:

e-Blast Send Date	Placement Reservations	Art/Materials Due
February 18, 2025	January 3, 2025	February 4, 2025
March 4, 2025	January 30, 2025	February 18, 2025
March 18, 2025	February 13, 2025	March 4, 2025
April 15, 2025	March 14, 2025	April 1, 2025

DIGITAL ADVERTISING Sold

• Advocates for Youth

All registered attendees receive a Daily Session Sampler e-Blast outlining the day’s schedule of events and featured sessions.  Your company has the option of selecting specific days of the convention or bundling for exclusive placements in all four conference day e-Blasts.  Choosing these advertisements affords your company a direct touch point to more than 2,500 convention registrants on a daily basis.

Artwork Specifications

• 650px W x 75px H
• JPG format
• at least 300 DPI resolution

Deadlines:

e-Blast Send Date	Placement Reservations	Art/Materials Due
April 1, 2025 (SOLD)	March 3, 2025	March 18, 2025
April 2, 2025	March 3, 2025	March 18, 2025
April 3, 2025	March 3, 2025	March 18, 2025
April 4, 2025	March 3, 2025	March 18, 2025

DIGITAL ADVERTISING Sold

• Booster

All registered attendees receive a Daily Session Sampler e-Blast outlining the day’s schedule of events and featured sessions.  Your company has the option of selecting specific days of the convention or bundling for exclusive placements in all four conference day e-Blasts.  Choosing these advertisements affords your company a direct touch point to more than 2,500 convention registrants on a daily basis.

Artwork Specifications

• 650px W x 75px H
• JPG format
• at least 300 DPI resolution

Deadlines:

e-Blast Send Date	Placement Reservations	Art/Materials Due
April 1, 2025	March 3, 2025	March 18, 2025
April 2, 2025 (SOLD)	March 3, 2025	March 18, 2025
April 3, 2025	March 3, 2025	March 18, 2025
April 4, 2025	March 3, 2025	March 18, 2025

DIGITAL ADVERTISING Sold

• Booster

All registered attendees receive a Daily Session Sampler e-Blast outlining the day’s schedule of events and featured sessions.  Your company has the option of selecting specific days of the convention or bundling for exclusive placements in all four conference day e-Blasts.  Choosing these advertisements affords your company a direct touch point to more than 2,500 convention registrants on a daily basis.

Artwork Specifications

• 300px W x 300px H
• JPG format
• at least 300 DPI resolution

Deadlines:

e-Blast Send Date	Placement Reservations	Art/Materials Due
April 1, 2025	March 3, 2025	March 18, 2025
April 2, 2025	March 3, 2025	March 18, 2025
April 3, 2025 (1 SOLD/1 AVAILABLE)	March 3, 2025	March 18, 2025
April 4, 2025 (1 SOLD/1 AVAILABLE)	March 3, 2025	March 18, 2025

DIGITAL ADVERTISING Sold

• Booster

Every health and physical educator registering for the convention will visit the registration and housing portal to secure their registration for the event, as well as their hotel accommodations.  Place your brand in front of these captive audiences and leverage the opportunity to drive traffic to your exhibit booth, sponsored session, or introduce a new product or resource.

Artwork Specifications

PLEASE NOTE: All three (3) sizes are required.

• 220px W x up to 300px H
• 1000px W x up to 150px H
• 620px W x up to 200px H

Format: JPG or PNG format
Resolution: at least 300 DPI 

Deadlines

Registration Portal Opens (TBC)	Placement Reservations	Art/Materials Due
November 1, 2024	September 2, 2024	September 27, 2024

Once onsite, attendees will use Scan & Go Kiosks to secure their name badge.  Place your brand in front of this captive audience and leverage the opportunity to drive traffic to your exhibit booth, sponsored session, or introduce a new product or resource.

Artwork Specifications

• 1456px W x 180px H
• JPG or PNG format
• at least 300 DPI resolution

Deadlines

Onsite Registration	Placement Reservations	Art/Materials Due
April 1 - 4, 2025	February 3, 2025	March 3, 2025

The #SHAPEBaltimore microsite is home to all of the informational needs for confirmed and prospective attendees.  Whether it is a new attendee registering for the convention, confirmed registrants booking hotel stays and exploring exhibitors, or the general public reviewing Convention Program, with over 120,000 page views and nearly 60,000 unique visitors, your ad will gain significant exposure in the months leading up to the event.  Ads run on selected pages across the convention microsite for a period of three months (January 1 – March 31, 2025).

Ads will rotate among other advertisers within the same selected location every 6 seconds.

Options and Rates

• Above Footer Banner: $1,250; up to 3 available
• Banner: $1,875; up to 6 available
• Above Masthead Banner: $2,500; up to 3 available

Artwork Specifications

For mobile-responsiveness, BOTH sizes are required for all convention website ad placements.

• 1000px W x 100px H
• 380px W x 320px H

Format: JPG or PNG; 300 DPI

Deadlines:

Posting Date Range

January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025

Reservation Deadline

December 2, 2024

Artwork Deadline

December 18, 2024

DIGITAL ADVERTISING Sold

• Booster
• GENYOUth
• Washington Capitals

The mobile app provides attendees with session and speaker information, exhibitor and sponsor profiles, general event details, maps and more — all in the palm of their hands! Almost nobody is ever without their phone, so take advantage of the habit and get your company, brand and products noticed before, during and after the event with these cost-effective opportunities.

Footer ads are a cost-effective way to build brand awareness and reach attendees.  Displaying at the bottom of the page, ads rotate in 6-second intervals and present a simple way to drive traffic to your booth, remind attendees of your sponsored session, or market a special promotional offer.  Your banner ad will link directly to your in-app profile or a provided URL. 

Artwork Specifications

PLEASE NOTE: All three (3) sizes are required

File format: PNG, JPEG; no transparent background
Size specifications:

• 1280px W x 100px H
• 960px W x 100px H
• 480px W x 50px H

Deadlines

Placement Reservations: January 17, 2025
Materials Deadline: February 14, 2025

DIGITAL ADVERTISING Sold

• Castle Sports

The mobile app provides attendees with session and speaker information, exhibitor and sponsor profiles, general event details, maps and more — all in the palm of their hands! Almost nobody is ever without their phone, so take advantage of the habit and get your company, brand and products noticed before, during and after the event with these cost-effective opportunities.

Tower ads display vertically on the right (desktop version) or horizontally (mobile app/mobile responsive displays), ads rotate in 6-second intervals and present a simple way to drive traffic to your booth, remind attendees of your sponsored session, or market a special promotional offer.  Your banner ad will link directly to your in-app profile or a provided URL. 

Artwork Specifications

PLEASE NOTE: Both sizes are required

File format: PNG, JPEG; no transparent background
Size specifications:160px W x 600px H (tablet/desktop) AND 728px W x 90px H (mobile)

Deadlines

Placement Reservations: January 17, 2025
Materials Deadline: February 14, 2025

DIGITAL ADVERTISING Sold

• Booster

The mobile app provides attendees with session and speaker information, exhibitor and sponsor profiles, general event details, maps and more — all in the palm of their hands! Almost nobody is ever without their phone, so take advantage of the habit and get your company, brand and products noticed before, during and after the event with these cost-effective opportunities.

Capture attention by sending a short, customized message directly to convention attendees' mobile device.  Push Notifications are the optimal way to make important announcements and promotional offerings to attendees directly.  These messages provide an effective vehicle to remind attendees to stop by your booth, attend your sponsored session, schedule a meeting, participate in an event or challenge, or direct them to a web page.

Messages get through!  Push Notifications appear on an attendee's screen even if the event app is closed.  And, if an attendee turns off push notifications, the message still appears within the Activity Feed within the event app.

Timing is Everything!  All Push Notifications are scheduled in advance to ensure that they are issued in a timely and relevant manner.  Limited to one notification per day, per organization, messages may be scheduled on Tuesday (April 1), Wednesday (April 2), Thursday (April 3), or Friday (April 4).

Message Content Specifications

Message Content: up to 4,000 characters
Link:  messages may be linked to a specific URL or a specific listing in the Session Directory

Deadlines

Space reservation deadline: February 14, 2025
Materials deadline: March 14, 2025

DIGITAL ADVERTISING Sold

• Activate

Generate excitement and drive booth traffic with this ad bundle that provides exposure on SHAPE America’s X, Facebook and Instagram feeds during a selected week prior to the convention.  Package includes one (1) static image ad, including introductory text and a URL link to be provided by the advertiser.  

Artwork/Content Specifications

• 1080px W x 1080px H
• Introductory text - up to 280 characters)
• URL link

Generate excitement and drive booth traffic with this ad bundle that provides exposure on SHAPE America’s X, Facebook and Instagram feeds during a selected week prior to the convention.  Package includes one (1) video ad including introductory text and a URL link to be provided by the advertiser.

Artwork/Content Specifications

• Length of 2:20 or less
• minimum size of 1080px W x 1080px H
• maximum size of 1920px W x 1920px H
• MP4 format
• AAC sound
• Introductory text - up to 280 characters)
• URL link

Remind attendees to hydrate throughout the event, while keeping your brand top of mind.  Your custom graphics and messaging will appear on 16" W x 12" H wall clings, placed above each of the eight (8) Water Bottle Filling Stations on Levels 100, 300 and 400 of the Baltimore Convention Center throughout the event.

• Level 100 - total of 3 stations
• Level 300 - total of 3 stations
• Level 400 - total of 2 stations

Upgrade Your Visibility!
Bundle this package with the Water Bottle sponsorship for maximum impact!  Your branded water bottles will be inserted into the Attendee Welcome Bag, giving every attendee a boosted reminder of your brand as they use your branded bottle throuhgout the event and back at home!

Get noticed by convention attendees!  Meter Signs are one of the most effective and affordable printed advertising pieces at the event, allowing your company to place promotional messages in strategic locations for high visibility and great impression rates.  Using meter signs offers your company the ability to promote sponsored sessions, products, services and drive traffic to your booth.

Artwork Specifications

Ad Image: 38” W x 84”; add a 0.125” bleed to all 4 sides, 300 DPI; keep essential wording and artwork 18” from bottom
 

CLINGS, SIGNAGE & WRAPS Sold

• Booster

Get noticed by convention attendees!  Meter Signs are one of the most effective and affordable printed advertising pieces at the event, allowing your company to place promotional messages in strategic locations for high visibility and great impression rates.  Using meter signs offers your company the ability to promote sponsored sessions, products, services and drive traffic to your booth.

Artwork Specifications

Ad Image: 38” W x 84”; add a 0.125” bleed to all 4 sides, 300 DPI; keep essential wording and artwork 18” from bottom
 

Display your message on one of 3 stacked cubes in a prominent, high-traffic area of the Baltimore Convention Center.  Customize your message to gain brand recognition throughout the convention.  Make your presence know by promoting your booth number and more.  Advertiser owns one (1) entire two-foot high cube.

Artwork Specifications

Ad Image: 24” W x 24”H; total of 4 panels per cube; add a 0.125” bleed on each side; 300 DPI

 

Display your message on each of 3 stacked cubes in a prominent, high-traffic area of the Baltimore Convention Center.  Customize your message to gain brand recognition throughout the convention.  Make your presence know by promoting your booth number and more.  Advertiser owns one (1) full six-foot high tower.

Artwork Specifications

Ad Image: 24” W x 24”H; total of 12 panels per cube; add a 0.125” bleed on each side; 300 DPI

 

Light box signs have a translucent panel that are backlit with bright LED lights for full coverage, ideal for messages to be seen boldly and harmoniously illuminated.  Combining magnificent performance with consistent brightness, light boxes are radiant and attractive — optimizing your branding with the competitive edge.

Artwork Specifications

Ad Image: 38” W x 84”; add a 0.125” bleed to all 4 sides, 300 DPI; keep essential wording and artwork 18” from bottom
 

Light box signs have a translucent panel that are backlit with bright LED lights for full coverage, ideal for messages to be seen boldly and harmoniously illuminated.  Combining magnificent performance with consistent brightness, light boxes are radiant and attractive — optimizing your branding with the competitive edge.

Artwork Specifications

Ad Image: 38” W x 84”; add a 0.125” bleed to all 4 sides, 300 DPI; keep essential wording and artwork 18” from bottom