IMTS+ Commercials
STAND OUT WITH DYNAMIC ADVERTISING ON IMTS+
IMTS+ is a dynamic opportunity to present your company with a video commercial to the IMTS audience on the internet, hotel TV dark channels and IMTS+ branded venues on-site throughout the halls of McCormick Place.
IMTS+ Commercial Package
- $12,000 net
- Limit: 12 Sponsorships
IMTS+ Commercial Packages Include:
- Two 30-Second Commercials (Closed captions suggested)
- IMTS Partner On-Site Signage
- IMTS+ Big Screen in:
- Grand Concourse
- Central Concourse
- Main Entrance off McCormick Square
- IMTS+ Set
- Prominent Banner with Logos
- IMTS+ Big Screen in:
On-site
- Commercials will run on preprogrammed loop, which runs continuously during show hours on on-site plasma TVs located at hall entrances and in common areas
- Advertiser Branded Video End Cap plays during the credits of every segment on IMTS+
- IMTS Big Screens at the North, South, and West Halls; throughout the halls of McCormick Place
Online
- Content airs daily on IMTS+ on IMTS.com
- Commercials will appear on IMTS+ loop
- Rotating ad banner link on the video archive section of IMTS+ on IMTS.com
In Print
- IMTS+ Advertisers Logo Block appears prominently in print ads featured in:
- Directory of Exhibits
- ShowDaily
- August Modern Machine Shop
Bonus
- Commercials and logo air continuously:
- On preprogrammed hotel TV loop that broadcasts in key IMTS block hotels
- On hotel shuttle buses enabled with broadcast technology
IMTS+ Year-Round Sponsorships
IMTS+ Original Series Sponsorship
$35,000 net per series sponsorship
Get exclusive sponsorship of one of the new IMTS+ Original Series on IMTS.com or YouTube.
Sponsor Promotions
Series Videos
- 30-second commercial each episode
- Logo in each episode
- Company intro in premiere episodes
Multichannel Marketing
- Logo on print ads, videos and articles featured in:
- AMT's MT Magazine
- Modern Machine Shop
- AM Magazine
- NTMA's The Record
- IMTS Insider
- AMT eNewsletters
Onsite at IMTS 24/7 Throughout the Event
- Logo on series signage throughout McCormick Place
- Sponsor commercial runs with each series episode on:
- IMTS+ Main Stage
- Building Monitors
- Shuttle Busses
- Hotel Channels
- IMTS+
- IMTS.com
IMTS.com
- Logo on IMTS+ home page
- Logo on IMTS+ Watch page
- Banner on series page
- Showroom link from all sponsor mentions
Social Media
- Logo on IMTS YouTube Channels series promotions
- Logo on IMTS LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter series promotions
IMTS+ The World According To...
$15,000 net | Limit 12 Sponsorships
Feature a company leader or engineer, interviewed and filmed by IMTS, to share their vision of our industry.
Sponsor Promotions
Interview Collateral
- 6-8 Minute video
- Personalized Article
- Photo shoot
Video and Article Promoted in:
- AMT's MT Magazine
- IMTS Insider
- AMT eNewsletters
- IMTS Social Media
On IMTS.com (through December 31, 2024)
- Video, article and photo on a personalized interview page
- Photo on IMTS.com home page – links to interview page
- Photo in IMTS+ Watch section – links to interview page
- Article in IMTS+ Read section
Video Runs Onsite at IMTS 2/7 Monday - Saturday
- IMTS+ Main Stage
- Building Monitors
- Shuttle Busses
- Hotel Channels
- IMTS+
- IMTS.com
IMTS+ Company Spotlight
$6,000 net | Limit 50 Sponsorships
Month-long increased visibility for your company and message.
Sponsor Promotions
On IMTS.com
- 30 Second Video, Company Message, Company Logo on IMTS.com Homepage Hero for One Week (content rotates on refresh)<.
- Month long video activity on IMTS+ Watch Page
Multichannel Marketing
- Video promoted in IMTS Insider and AMT Now e-Newletters
- Video promoted on all IMTS social channels
IMTS+ Onsite Sponsorships
IMTS+ Main Stage
$25,000 net per sponsorship | Limit 3 Sponsorships
This is the main stage and jumbo monitor in the grand concourse of McCormick Place, featuring all-day live and recorded programming.
Sponsor Promotions
Logo rotates on permanent separate 90" monitor on the main stage and three additional locations.
IMTS+ Creator's Lounge
$25,000 net | Limit 4 Sponsors
IMTS+ Creator's Lounge showcases industry influencers interviewing industry creators in podcasts from the IMTS South Show Floor.
Sponsor Promotions
At the Lounge
- Sponsor logo with optional QR code linking to IMTS showroom, or sponsor video
On Influencer Channels
- Sponsor acknowledgement by influencers
In Collateral
- Sponsor logo or acknowledgement on IMTS+ Creator's Lounge promotional materials
- IMTS Planning Guide in registration mailing
- IMTS Preview Days
- IMTS Insider
- AMT e-Newsletters
- IMTS+ Creator's Lounge Page
IMTS+ Hubs
$25,000 net per sponsorship | Limit 4 per Hub
Debuting in 2024, these hub will showcase industry influencers delivering podcasts from the IMTS Show Floor. Four hubs, one in each building will demonstrate a specific technology.
- North Building | Automation
- West Building | Additive Manufacturing
- South Building | Metal Working
- East Building | Digital Manufacturing
Sponsor Promotions
At Each Hub
- Sponsor logo with optional QR code linking to IMTS showroom, or sponsor video
On Influencer Channels
- Sponsor acknowledgement by influencers
In Collateral
- Sponsor logo or acknowledgement on IMTS+ Hub promotional materials
- IMTS Planning Guide in registration mailing
- IMTS Preview Days
- IMTS Insider
- AMT e-Newsletters
- IMTS+ Hub Page
IMTS Discount Structure
Receive discounts when you place qualifying advertisements in multiple Show Products.
A minimum investment of $2,500 gross in a product is required to qualify toward the discount.
| Show Products | Discount Received |
|---|---|
| 6 Show Products | 25% Discount |
| 5 Show Products | 20% Discount |
| 4 Show Products | 15% Discount |
| 3 Show Products | 10% Discount |
| 2 Show Products | 5% Discount |
Questions?
For a quote on a custom IMTS package program, contact your Gardner Business Media Sales Representative or Advertising Manager Bill Caldwell:
billc@gardnerweb.com | 800-950-8020 or 888-527-8826.