Level 1 · Community Partnership
Community Partner
$3,000
per year
Local visibility and community connections.
2027 Annual Corporate Sponsorship & Partnership Program
Your brand. Our platform.
A year of opportunities.
Media · Creators · Culture · Commerce · Experiences
Sumlin Media Group connects corporations, entrepreneurs, creators and communities through media, digital marketing, entertainment, business education and live experiences. Our annual sponsorship program gives your company 12 months of brand visibility, marketing opportunities, corporate engagement and exclusive benefits for your employees.
Become an SMG Corporate Partner
Why partner with SMG?
- Reach audiences across multiple media and digital platforms.
- Promote your business through podcasts, video, social media and events.
- Connect with entrepreneurs, professionals and community leaders.
- Showcase your company's commitment to community engagement.
- Receive professionally produced marketing content.
- Provide employees with exclusive discounts on business education and technology services.
- Explore flexible third-party financing options for eligible purchases.
2027 annual packages
Five ways to partner.
All prices are proposed annual investments for a 12-month sponsorship agreement.
Level 2 · Business Partnership
Silver Partner
$7,500
per year
Digital promotion and networking.
Level 3 · Growth Partnership
Gold Partner
$15,000
per year
Expanded marketing and business exposure.
Level 4 · Executive Partnership
Platinum Partner
$25,000
per year
Premium media production and corporate engagement.
Level 5 · Premier Partnership
Presenting Partner
$50,000
per year
Maximum brand visibility, executive exposure and custom content.
Compare packages
Everything in each level.
| Annual benefit | Community$3,000 | Silver$7,500 | Gold$15,000 | Platinum$25,000 | Presenting$50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Website recognition | Name | Logo | Logo | Featured | Premier |
| Social media features | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 24 |
| Podcast / video mentions | · | 2 | 6 | 12 | 24 |
| Executive interviews | · | · | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Newsletter features | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 |
| VIP event passes | · | 2 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| Promotional video production | · | · | · | 1 | 1 |
| Sponsor Marketplace profile | Directory | Basic | Standard | Featured | Premium |
| Co-branded content mini-series | · | · | · | · | 1 |
| Event exhibitor opportunities | · | · | · | 1 | 2 |
| Corporate impact spotlights | · | · | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Networking invitations | Selected | ||||
| Event signage | · | Name | Logo | Featured | Premier |
| Category exclusivity | · | · | · | · | |
| Priority on new programs | · | · | · | ||
| Performance reports | Annual | Annual | Semiannual | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Business credit education discount | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| SMG technology services discount | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| Financing application option |
Benefits are proposed and subject to the finalized annual programming schedule, available inventory and executed agreement.
Where your brand shows up
SMG's five partnership pillars.
Media
Podcasts, livestreams, video interviews, digital advertising, branded commercials and media productions.
Creators
Creator spotlights, talent showcases, digital storytelling and collaborative branded content.
Culture
Brother 2 Brother, Heal My Family, community conversations, cultural storytelling and special productions.
Commerce
Entrepreneurship, business education, financial empowerment, small-business spotlights and Business Credit Works collaborations.
Experiences
Live events, workshops, networking receptions, panel discussions, corporate activations and community experiences.
Exclusive employee benefits
15% savings for your team.
Every participating SMG corporate sponsor can offer its employees two exclusive benefits during the active sponsorship term.
15% off
Business Credit Works education
Eligible business credit education, funding readiness classes and workshops.
University · Fundable AF · From Broke to Bankable
View programs15% off
SMG technology services
Eligible technology services coordinated by Drew Bunkley: approved website development, landing pages, technology consulting, CRM setup, marketing automation, platform integrations and digital training.
Websites · Landing pages · CRM · Automation · Digital tools
Explore SMGThe technology discount applies to eligible service labor, not third-party software, subscriptions, advertising, hosting or licensing. Final service availability and pricing require SMG approval. Each corporate sponsor receives a unique employee benefit code. Discounts are not combined with other promotions unless approved.
SMG Corporate Partner Marketplace
Visibility all year long.
A dedicated website directory will promote SMG's annual corporate sponsors throughout the year.
Sponsor profiles can feature company logos, descriptions, executive interviews, promotional videos, business websites, special offers and community impact stories.
The Marketplace gives sponsors ongoing visibility beyond individual events and provides a central location for audiences to discover participating businesses.
À la carte
Additional sponsorship & marketing packages.
Exclusive series presenting sponsorship$10,000 to $20,000
Live event presenting sponsorship$5,000 to $10,000
Podcast season sponsorship$5,000
Business workshop sponsorship$2,500
Creator spotlight sponsorship$1,500
Community supporting sponsorship$1,000
Corporate promotional video$1,500 to $3,000
Executive interview package$1,000 to $2,500
Custom branded podcast episode$2,500 to $5,000
Corporate landing page$1,000 to $2,500
Social media campaign management$750 to $1,500 / month
Custom branded content series$5,000 to $15,000
Proposed investments. These optional services are sold separately unless specifically included in the sponsor's agreement. Paid media budgets and external production expenses are additional.
Sponsorship financing
Sponsor now. Pay over time.
Through Business Credit Works, qualified businesses can explore third-party financing for eligible sponsorship and marketing purchases.
- Potential financing
- $100K
- Potential financing
- Potential terms
- 1 to 5 yrs
- Potential terms
- Lender network
- 35
- Lender network
Initial prequalification uses a soft credit inquiry. Sponsors can review available lender offers, select a lender, complete underwriting and repay the lender directly if funded.
Explore financingSubject to lender approval, interest, fees and financing eligibility. Sponsorship purchases must be confirmed as eligible by the financing provider before this option is offered.
Other payment options
Pay the way that works.
- Annual upfront payment with a proposed 5% discount.
- Quarterly payments under an annual sponsorship agreement.
- Monthly payments for approved sponsors.
- Third-party financing for eligible purchases.
2027 programming calendar
A year of activations.
Q1
Corporate partner launch, media introductions, sponsor profiles, initial productions
Q2
Business workshops, creator spotlights, community programming, networking
Q3
Live events, cultural productions, executive interviews, corporate activations
Q4
Year-end programming, sponsor recognition, performance reports, renewals
All programming and event benefits will be confirmed in the annual activation calendar.
Corporate sponsorship inquiry
Become a 2027 Corporate Partner.
Complete the inquiry to begin discussing your company's sponsorship goals. You'll get an email confirmation, and our partnership team will follow up.
Prefer to talk first? Book a call with Darryl.
Let's talk sponsorship.
Pick a time that works for you. Darryl will walk through your goals, the right package and your payment options.
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