Download our 2027 sponsorship commitment form, or commit with your company's 2027 membership renewal.
Email completed form to to Gretchen Powers (gpowers@crnusa.org) or Ed Wyszumiala (ewyszumiala@crnusa.org) or reach out with questions.
Someone from our team will work with you to select the best activation(s) for your goals.
PLEASE NOTE, SPONSORSHIPS ARE SEPARATE FUNDS FROM DONATIONS TO THE CRN FOUNDATION. PLEASE SEE THIS PAGE FOR CRN FOUNDATION DONTATIONS.
A smart way to support CRN—plan once, activate all year.
SUPPORT LEVEL ACTIVATION ESTIMATES:
Estimates only, activation costs to be determined. See our 2026 event sponsorship prospectus for additional examples of pricing.
- Supporter at $7,500: one defined activation plus annual recognition
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Engagement Partner at $10,000: one meaningful activation with supporting visibility
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Impact Partner at $15,000: an anchor activation plus one or more communications or engagement elements
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Strategic Partner at $20,000: an anchor activation complemented by additional engagement and visibility opportunities across multiple channels
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Leadership Partner at $25,000: a multi-channel plan spanning at least two portfolios, with planning support and registration benefits
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CRN Champion at $35,000 or more: a customized year-round plan, priority planning, a major anchor opportunity, supporting activations and a formal fulfillment review
ACTIVATION PORTFOLIOS:
WAYS TO COMBINE PORTFOLIOS:
Estimates only, activation costs to be determined. See our 2026 event sponsorship prospectus for additional examples of pricing.
Larger sponsorships may cross multiple portfolios
Scientific thought-leadership package
- ScienceForward webinar
- Expert podcast interview
- Newsletter and social amplification
- Presence at Innovation Exchange (subject to steering committee selection)
Executive relationship package
- Senior-leader roundtable
- Signature Events reception or breakfast
- Registration credits
- Year-round leadership recognition
Responsible industry package
- Support for advocacy education
- Member policy briefing
- Industry stewardship recognition
- Executive Washington update
Product or research introduction package
- Educational webinar
- Innovation showcase (subject to steering committee selection if Innovation Exchange)
- Approved content amplification
- Targeted scientific or marketplace audience
Year-round visibility package
- One anchor event activation
- Newsletter or podcast presence
- Digital recognition
- Several smaller touchpoints across the year
EXAMPLES OF ACTIVATIONS—CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM TO CRAFT YOUR COMPANY'S IDEAL COMBINATION:
Advocacy and industry stewardship
- Sponsorship of member policy briefings or legislative updates
- Support for Day on the Hill programming, participant preparation or materials
- Underwriting for state-policy tracking or educational briefings
- Sponsorship of an advocacy reception, breakfast or networking event
- Support for public-policy webinars or issue-focused education
- Recognition connected with an industry stewardship initiative
- Support for resources that help members communicate with employees, customers or policymakers
- Sponsorship of an executive Washington update
- Support for responsible-industry campaigns or public education initiatives
- Registration assistance that allows smaller member companies to participate in advocacy programs
Education and professional development
- A CRN ScienceForward webinar
- Sponsorship of a legal, regulatory, scientific or communications webinar
- An educational series rather than a single program
- Workshop or master-class sponsorship
- On-demand educational content
- A sponsored podcast episode or expert interview
- Support for the Legal, Regulatory & Compliance Forum
- Scholarships or registration assistance for smaller companies
- An emerging-leaders or professional-development program
- Educational resources, practical guides or briefing papers
- Sponsorship of continuing education where accreditation is appropriate
- A post-event recap, recording or resource collection
- A cross-functional program connecting science, regulatory and marketing teams
Executive and member connection
- Signature Events reception or networking break
- Executive breakfast or leadership roundtable
- CEO or senior-executive discussion
- Small-group dinner connected with a CRN event
- Member welcome reception or first-time attendee program
- Networking lounge or meeting space
- Mobile app or meeting-scheduling sponsorship
- Wellness activity, fun run, yoga or golf
- Hosted peer discussion for a defined professional audience
- Women’s leadership or emerging-leaders gathering
- Committee leadership reception
- New-member orientation or mentor-program support
- A limited number of registrations or guest invitations
- Curated introductions when appropriate and agreed to by both parties
Science innovation and marketplace leadership
- SciComms Connect sponsorship
- ScienceForward programming
- An emerging-science webinar or briefing
- Sponsorship of a research presentation or expert panel
- Support for an innovation showcase or curated demonstration
- A scientific roundtable
- A research summary, white paper or educational resource developed under CRN standards
- Podcast or video interviews with scientific experts
- Support for a poster session, abstract program or scientific award
- Sponsorship connected with CRN consumer research
- A program translating science for marketing and communications professionals
- A marketplace trends briefing
- Programming around women’s health, healthy aging, prenatal nutrition or another agreed priority
- International scientific programming through CRN-I where appropriate
Year-round communications and visibility
- Recognition on CRN website
- Recognition in CRN Supplement newsletter
- Approved member or partner spotlight
- Sponsored-content placement with clear labeling
- Podcast interview or series support
- Website, newsletter or event-calendar visibility
- Social media amplification
- Dedicated promotional email
- Video interview or short expert commentary
- Recognition in event materials or year-end reporting
- Content tied to relevant awareness months or industry milestones
- Amplification of an approved research report, article or educational resource
- A coordinated communications package around a CRN-supported program
- Inclusion in a year-round sponsor recognition campaign
Download our 2027 sponsorship commitment form.
Email completed form to to Gretchen Powers (gpowers@crnusa.org) or Ed Wyszumiala (ewyszumiala@crnusa.org) or reach out with questions.
Someone from our team will work with you to select the best activation(s) for your goals.