Marketing Opportunities
AACRAO's SEM Conference has opportunities for exhibiting, sponsorships, advertising, and corporate presentations. We invite you to get involved with AACRAO and maximize your exposure to our membership. Download the SEM Conference Corporate Opportunities Brochure, which provides details on each of the marketing opportunities available to you.
For questions, please contact Natalia Jimenez at jimenezn@aacrao.org or call (202) 293-9161 ext. 6102.
Attendee Profile
More than 1,000 participants attended SEM XVII. SEM centers on the integration and improvement of traditional student services such as recruitment, admissions, financial aid, registration, orientation, academic support, and retention. Many of the attendees are responsible for more than one function on campus. The following is a general breakdown of attendee titles and departments:
- 26% Enrollment Management
- 21% Admissions/Recruitment
- 22% Other/Marketing/VPs & Deans
- 12% Corporate
- 10% Registrar's Office
- 7% Student Services
- 2% Technology
There are many advantages to participating with AACRAO: corporate name recognition, networking opportunities, a target audience, and leads and sales. Get involved with AACRAO and maximize your exposure to our membership.
Exhibit: Exhibiting Information and Application (.pdf)
Tentative Exhibit Hall Hours
Sunday, November 16
Set-Up: 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Hall Open: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (opening reception in exhibit hall)
Monday, November 17
Hall Open: 9:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Hall Closed: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Hall Open: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 18
Hall Open: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Hall Closed: 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Hall Open: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Breakdown: 4:30 p.m.
View the online GES Exhibitor Kit, which contains Order Forms, Shipping Information, and Supplier Details. If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact GES at (800) 475-2098 or visit www.ges.com/contact.
Present: Corporate Presentation Information and Application (.pdf)
A limited number of corporate presentation slots are available to companies and organizations, and participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Although Corporate Presentation slots allow you the opportunity to sell your products and services, we suggest that you have a university representative co-present the session, or that you make it an educational session.
Sponsor: Sponsorship Information and Application (.pdf)
Sponsorships afford you a level of visibility that goes beyond exhibiting and presenting. Enhance your corporate visibility and brand identity with a high-profile sponsorship.
Advertise: Advertising Specifications, Submission Guidelines, and Application (.pdf)
The conference on-site program is distributed to all conference attendees. Meeting participants depend on the on-site program to plan their days and navigate the meeting. The on-site program includes session and workshop details, room locations, and exhibitor information. Take advantage of this tremendous marketing opportunity.
The deadline for ad submission is September 26, 2008.
Membership in AACRAO has its privileges
Save on exhibit rates and registration fees — become a Corporate Partner. Join AACRAO and align yourself with the leading higher education association for professional development and information. You will also increase your opportunity to reach over 10,000 higher education professionals.
Corporate Partnership carries an array of benefits designed to put you in front of your target audience.
For more information:
- Download the Corporate Partner Application (.pdf)
- E-mail corporateinfo@aacrao.org
- Call Corporate Relations at (202) 293-9161 ext. 6900.