Sponsored Online Campaigns:

Our most successful virtual option is a Sponsored Online Campaign, which combines a dedicated webinar, blog post, targeted emails, and social media outreach to drive registrants to your online event.

We deliver your message to our registered CDO Club members, 100,000+ email subscribers, and social media audience with 50k+ followers on X.com, 64k LinkedIn connections/followers, and more than 1.5 million cumulative views on our YouTube channel.

• Complete turnkey Online Campaign: $49,995
  • Complete turnkey 1-hour webinar. We do all the work:
    • Landing page, speakers, registrations, recording, editing etc
  • We deliver both C-suite speakers and registrants:
    • At least four (4) dedicated emails to our list to drive registrations
    • Two social media posts/week to amplify the emailers
    • Listing on our event pages/registration pages
  • You get the full Zoom registration and attendee reports
  • Note: Sponsored Online webinar campaigns require at least 4-6 weeks advance planning and at least 3-4 emailers prior to broadcast date to reach desired number of registrants

• EXAMPLES: From 2020-2023 we produced and delivered more than two dozen Sponsored Online Campaign webinars and series for Alation, Collibra, IBM, Insight Partners, Sumo Logic, and Transmit Security, among others.
  • See Sponsored Online Campaigns from 2020-2023 here.
    • See all webinars on our YouTube channel.
  • EXAMPLE: Sponsored Online Campaign webinar for the IBM CDO/CTO Summit 11/18/20. Click image to view video.

A SPONSORED ONLINE CAMPAIGN for IBM – the IBM CDO/CTO Summit on Nov 18, 2020. Click image to view video.

Publishing Partner

USD $25,000-$50,000

• Exclusive publishing partner of original CDO Club research, including:
  • CAIO Talent Map 2023 (Publication date: November, 2023)
  • 101 CDOs Who Have Become CEO Sponsored by Bain Capital
  • CDO Talent Map
  • Top 50 CDO Influencers
• Prominent display of your company logo on masthead, on website, and promo emails
• Content can be global, and/or segmented by region (only UK, or EMEA, for example)
• One (1) press release; minimum three (3) emails to our list to promote research paper
• Minimum ten (10) tweets from event account recognizing co-publishing partnership
• EXAMPLES:
  • 101 CDOs Who Have Become CEO Sponsored by Bain Capital
  • CDO Talent Map

PUBLISHING PARTNER: Bain Capital

PUBLISHING PARTNER: CDO Talent Map

Ads / Job Posts / Email Campaigns

• Advertising rates For the CDO Club, CDO Summits, and CAIO Summit websites:
  • Rectangle Ad: $500/month (upper right, above the fold)
  • Banner Ad: $1,000/month (top of page)
  • Video Ad: $1,500/month

• Job Posts: $1,000 per month per post. Links go directly to your site.
  • We find that combining a Job Post with Email Campaign (below) attracts the most candidates.
  • NOTE: A Job Post plus an Email campaign (below) would get your post included in our monthly CDO JOBS Update email, which has the highest open rates of all our emails.
  • EXAMPLE: A sample JOBS Update emailer is here.

• Email campaigns: Emails are delivered to our list of 100,000 subscribers. Since multiple touchpoints are more successful than “one-off” emails, we require a minimum of TWO Shared emails:
  • Two Shared emails: $2,990
  • Four Shared emails: $4,980 ($1,000 discount)
  • EXAMPLE: A Shared Email campaign we ran for MICROSOFT is posted below. Click image to view the full emailer:

EMAIL CAMPAIGN for Microsoft. Click to view full emailer.

SOLE SPONSORSHIPS & CO-LOCATED EVENTS:

Minimum Cost USD $250,000 – $500,000 per day

We provide sole sponsorship (“white label”) events, co-located events, and strategic event partnerships, including:

• Sole Sponsorship: A complete white label event targeted and tailored to your needs
  • Branded as your event or as a themed event to maximize your visibility and investment
  • This is not branded as a ‘CAIO/CDO Summit,’ it is YOUR event. We act as producer and curator
  • We produce a bespoke event at a prestigious venue, tailored to your specifications
  • There are no other sponsors. The goal is to give your organization as much visibility as possible
  • Alternatively, we may engage potential sponsors from your preferred ecosystem partners
  • This is an invitation-only event, there are no delegate ticket sales (unless desired). We fill the room with qualified targets according to your desired demographics
  • We provide contact details including email address for all event speakers & attendees
  • You get premier keynote speaking slots, welcoming role, chair of event
  • We display your organization’s logo online, on-site, on stage, on screen, in emails, via social media, and on website
  • After the event, we promote your session to our email list and on website/blog
  • Photos of your participation in the event
  • Videos of all keynotes and/or panels (if available)
  • Complete turnkey event: Our dedicated team manages all logistics, production, staffing, video, audio, photos, registration, catering, agenda, awards, promotion, travel, accommodation, tote bags, tables/booths in networking area with complimentary power and internet, venue and speaker selection, all with your oversight and approval
  • EXAMPLES of recent LIVE Sole-Sponsorship events:
    • IBM CDO Summit “Live in NYC” 06/20/23
    • IBM CDO Summit “Live in Boston” 12/06/22
    • IBM CDO Summit “Live in SF” 11/09/22

SOLE SPONSORSHIP for IBM: The IBM CDO Summit NYC June 20, 2023

• Co-located events
  • We produce our CAIO/CDO Summit as a branded program inside your ‘big tent’ event
  • For our summit, we manage speaker selection, topics, agenda, promotion, awards, driving delegate ticket sales, and direct/shared sponsorships, if desired
  • Partner covers cost of venue and catering, they invite and attract sponsors, speakers, and delegates, and manage logistics: registration, audio, video, production, photography, agenda, travel, accommodation, tote bags, tables/booths in networking/sponsor area with free power, wireless internet
  • EXAMPLE of a LIVE co-located event:
    • Digital Enterprise Show – DES (Madrid, Spain 2019). We produced a full-day CDO Summit within DES.

• Strategic Partner
  • You manage all event logistics, production, staffing, video, audio, photography, registration, catering, topics, agenda, awards, promotion, travel, accommodation, venue and speaker selection
  • We act as strategic asset to assist partner in various aspects of the event, as needed. This could include:
    • Attracting additional speakers, sponsors, and/or delegates as needed
    • Online and offline promotion to our email lists and/or via our social media platforms
    • Chairing a day, half-day, or individual sessions
  • EXAMPLE of a LIVE Strategic Partner event:
    • CDAO Executive Summit by Opal Group (Atlanta, GA 2019): David Mathison served as the Chairperson.

Presenting Partner:

USD $50,000 per day

• This is the top-level sponsorship that maximizes your visibility and investment
• This option provides naming rights (for example, “CDO Summit, presented by your company)
• Your logo and branding will be included on the header file on top of all pages on the city websites, the partner pages, all on-site banners and signage, all marketing materials, and every CDO Club employee’s email signature files in the weeks/months leading up to the event
• Guaranteed “Industry Exclusivity” within your sector
• This is the only sponsor level that provides contact details (including email) for all speakers & attendees
• Welcoming role for your company’s executive in main General Session
• Two (2) premier speaking opportunities: One Keynote; and one Moderator or Panelist ($50,000 value)
• Ten (10) all-access summit passes for your firm or industry clients, prospects, or guests ($8,000 value).
  • All-access passes include all keynotes, panels, meals, entertainment, and networking
• Table in networking area for full event. Free power, wireless internet
  • Two (2) exhibit hall passes for your employees to monitor your table
• Display of your company logo online, on-site, on stage, on screen, in emails, on website
• Includes marketing insert in Official Summit show tote bag
• Twice weekly emails with your logo to our list
• After the event, we will promote your session to our email list and on our CDO Club website/blog
• Photos of your participation in the event
• Videos of all keynotes and/or panels (if available)
• Ten (10) CDO CLUB PLATINUM 1-year memberships ($15,000 value)
• One (1) CDO Club Emailer + blog post ($2,500 value)

PRESENTING PARTNER Capgemini at the CDO Summit NYC 2015

Sustaining Partner:

USD $30,000 per day (only one available each day)

• Exclusive sponsorship and branding for breakfast, lunch, and snack breaks
• One (1) keynote presentation before or after lunch – the most populous speaking slot of the day
• Six (6) all-access summit passes for your firm or industry clients, prospects, or guests ($4,800 value)
  • All-access passes include all keynotes, panels, meals, entertainment, and networking
• Table in networking area for full event. Free power, wireless internet
  • Two (2) exhibit hall passes for your employees to monitor your table
• Display of your company logo online, on-site, on stage, on screen, in emails, on website
• Includes marketing insert in Official Summit show tote bag
• Twice weekly emails with your logo to our list
• After the event, we will promote your session to our email list and on our CDO Club website/blog
• Photos of your participation in the event
• Videos of your keynote (if available)
• Six (6) CDO CLUB PLATINUM 1-year memberships ($9,000 value)
• One (1) CDO Club Emailer + blog post ($2,500 value)

SUSTAINING PARTNER Harvey Nash at the CDO Summit NYC 2016

Keynote Partner:

USD $25,000 per day (based upon availability)

• Sponsor one (1) full 30-minute keynote
• Four (4) all-access summit passes for your firm or industry clients, prospects, or guests ($3,000 value)
  • All-access passes include all keynotes, panels, meals, entertainment, and networking
• Table in networking area for full event. Free power, wireless internet
  • Two (2) exhibit hall passes for your employees to monitor your table
• Display of your company logo online, on-site, on stage, on screen, in emails, on website
• Includes marketing insert in Official Summit show tote bag
• Twice weekly emails with your logo to our list
• After the event, we will promote your session to our email list and on our CDO Club website/blog
• Photos of your participation in the event
• Videos of your keynote (if available)
• Four (4) CDO CLUB PLATINUM 1-year memberships ($6,000 value)
• One (1) CDO Club Emailer + blog post ($2,000 value)

KEYNOTE PARTNER Accenture at the CDO Summit London 2015

Moderation Partner:

USD $20,000 per day (based upon availability)

• Sponsor moderation of one (1) panel. Moderate the panel, or help select the moderator for the panel
• Four (4) all-access summit passes for your firm or industry clients, prospects, or guests ($3,200 value)
  • All-access passes include all keynotes, panels, meals, entertainment, and networking
• Table in networking area for full event. Free power, wireless internet
  • Two (2) exhibit hall passes for your employees to monitor your table
• Display of your company logo online, on-site, on stage, on screen, in emails, on website
• Includes marketing insert in Official Summit show tote bag
• Twice weekly emails with your logo to our list
• After the event, we will promote your session to our email list and on our CDO Club website/blog
• Photos of your participation in the event
• Videos of your panel (if available)
• Four (4) CDO CLUB PLATINUM 1-year memberships ($6,000 value)
• One (1) CDO Club Emailer + blog post ($2,000 value)

MODERATION PARTNER Elsevier at the CDO Summit NYC 2015

VIP Network Reception Partner:

USD $20,000 per day (only 1 of these available per day)

• Exclusive sponsorship of the best part of the Summit – the VIP network reception!
• 15-minute keynote prior to the VIP Network Reception.
• Four (4) all-access summit passes for your firm or industry clients, prospects, or guests ($3,200 value)
  • All-access passes include all keynotes, panels, meals, entertainment, and networking
• Table in networking area for full event. Free power, wireless internet
  • Two (2) exhibit hall passes for your employees to monitor your table
• Display of your company logo online, on-site, on stage, on screen, in emails, on website
• Includes marketing insert in Official Summit show tote bag
• Twice weekly emails with your logo to our list
• After the event, we will promote your session to our email list and on our CDO Club website/blog
• Photos of your participation in the event
• Videos of your keynote (if available)
• Two (2) CDO CLUB PLATINUM 1-year memberships ($3,000 value)
• One (1) CDO Club Emailer + blog post ($2,000 value)

High Impact Keynotes:

USD $15,000 each day

• Deliver a 15 minute, high-impact keynote (TED-style) at CDO or CAIO Summits
• Three (3) all-access summit passes for your firm or industry clients, prospects, or guests ($2,400 value)
  • All-access passes include all keynotes, panels, meals, entertainment, and networking
• Table in networking area for full event. Free power, wireless internet
  • Two (2) exhibit hall passes for your employees to monitor your table
• Display of your company logo online, on-site, on stage, on screen, in emails, on website
• Includes marketing insert in Official Summit show tote bag
• Twice weekly emails with your logo to our list
• After the event, we will promote your session to our email list and on our CDO Club website/blog
• Photos of your participation in the event
• Videos of your keynote (if available)
• Three (3) CDO CLUB PLATINUM 1-year memberships
• One (1) CDO Club Emailer + blog post ($2,000 value)

IMPACT KEYNOTE United Nations at the CDO Summit NYC 2017

Lunch and Learns:

USD $15,000 each day

• Deliver a 15-20 minute dedicated Lunch and Learn session at a CDO Summit
• Two (2) all-access summit passes for your firm or industry clients, prospects, or guests ($1,600 value)
  • All-access passes include all keynotes, panels, meals, entertainment, and networking
• Table in networking area for full event. Free power, wireless internet
  • Two (2) exhibit hall passes for your employees to monitor your table
• Display of your company logo online, on-site, on stage, on screen, in emails, on website
• Includes marketing insert in Official Summit show tote bag
• Twice weekly emails with your logo to our list
• After the event, we will promote your session to our email list and on our CDO Club website/blog
• Photos of your participation in the event
• Videos of your keynote (if available)
• Two (2) CDO CLUB PLATINUM 1-year memberships ($3,000 value)
• One (1) CDO Club Emailer + blog post ($2,000 value)

LUNCH & LEARN KEYNOTE PARTNER Nobel Prize at the CDO Summit NYC 2016

Panel Partner:

USD $10,000 per day

• Participate on one (1) panel as a panelist
• Two (2) all-access summit passes for your firm or industry clients, prospects, or guests ($1,600 value)
  • All-access passes include all keynotes, panels, meals, entertainment, and networking
• Table in networking area for full event. Free power, wireless internet
  • Two (2) exhibit hall passes for your employees to monitor your table
• Display of your company logo online, on-site, on stage, on screen, in emails, on website
• Includes marketing insert in Official Summit show tote bag
• Twice weekly emails with your logo to our list
• After the event, we will promote your session to our email list and on our CDO Club website/blog
• Photos of your participation in the event
• Videos of your panel (if available)
• Two (2) CDO CLUB PLATINUM 1-year memberships ($3,000 value)
• One (1) CDO Club Emailer + blog post ($2,000 value)

PANEL PARTNER ObjectFrontier at the CDO Summit NYC 2016

Roundtables:

USD $20,000 per roundtable

• Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Roundtables: USD $20,000 for each Roundtable, with discounts for multiple events.
• This package is only available within 2-3 days of a CDO/CAIO Summit, and in the same city.
• The reception would be held from approximately 7:00am-10am for breakfast, or 7pm-10pm for dinner, in a private room for up to one dozen people, at a bespoke venue
• We handle c-suite invitations (with sponsor’s approval), promotion, curation, moderation, booking the room, agreeing on the timing, location, menu, and cocktail choices
• As an example for dinners, this could include the following:
  • Personalised printed menus with your logo
  • Place cards with attendee names with your logo
  • Agenda for discussion purposes with your logo
  • One hour cocktail reception
  • Three course menu
  • Drinks: mineral water, coffee, tea, soft drinks, etc
  • Champagne, wine, beer, cocktails with dinner
  • Deposit, secure coat check, incidentals
  • NOTE: Travel and lodging, if required, are extra

Custom 1:1 Meetings:

USD $7,500 for five (5) intros;
USD $15,000 for ten (10) intros

This package includes the curation of 1:1 meetings, with guaranteed introductions to select speakers and/or delegates, and facilitated discussions at each CDO or CAIO Summit. Reflects custom arrangement of individual interactions with a minimum of (5) client-targeted key prospect decision-makers per event.

NOTE: This package must be combined with a CDO or CAIO Summit sponsorship level valued at a minimum of $10,000.

Exhibition/Technology Partners:

Table $7,500/Day (Max 10 Companies each day)

• Table in networking area for full event. Free power, wireless internet
  • Two (2) exhibit hall passes for your employees to monitor your table
• One (1) all-access summit pass for your firm or industry client, prospect, or guest ($800 value)
  • All-access pass includes all keynotes, panels, meals, entertainment, and networking
• Display of your company logo online, on-site, on stage, on screen, in emails, on website
• Includes marketing insert in Official Summit show tote bag
• Photos of your participation in the event

Tote Bag Partner:

USD $10,000/Day (Max 1 company each day)

• Your company’s logo becomes a moving billboard, featured on all official show bags
• Show bags are distributed to everyone – speakers and attendees – at the registration desk
• Get visibility during – and after – the CDO Summit/CAIO Summit
• Table in networking area for full event. Free power, wireless internet
  • Two (2) exhibit hall passes for your employees to monitor your table
• One (1) all-access summit pass for your firm or industry client, prospect, or guest ($800 value)
  • All-access pass includes all keynotes, panels, meals, entertainment, and networking
• Display of your company logo online, on-site, on stage, on screen, in emails, on website
• Includes marketing insert in Official Summit show tote bag
• Photos of your participation in the event

TOTE BAG PARTNER Odgers Berntson at the CDO Summit Sydney 2016 & 2017

Portfolio Pad and Pen Partner:

USD $10,000/Day (Max 1 company each day)

• Your company logo exclusively emblazoned on pad & pen combo for all attendees
• The best way to get your company’s brand into the hands of all attendees
• Table in networking area for full event. Free power, wireless internet
  • Two (2) exhibit hall passes for your employees to monitor your table
• One (1) all-access summit pass for your firm or industry client, prospect, or guest ($800 value)
  • All-access pass includes all keynotes, panels, meals, entertainment, and networking
• Display of your company logo online, on-site, on stage, on screen, in emails, on website
• Includes marketing insert in Official Summit show tote bag
• Photos of your participation in the event

PORTFOLIO PARTNER Chadick Ellig at the CDO Summit NYC 2013-2017

Lanyard Partner:

USD $5,000/Day (Max 1 company each day)

• One of the highest profile sponsorships available, the lanyards are worn for all activities
• Features your company logo around necks of all attendees
• Table in networking area for full event. Free power, wireless internet
  • Two (2) exhibit hall passes for your employees to monitor your table
• One (1) all-access summit pass for your firm or industry client, prospect, or guest ($800 value)
  • All-access pass includes all keynotes, panels, meals, entertainment, and networking
• Display of your company logo online, on-site, on stage, on screen, in emails, on website
• Includes marketing insert in Official Summit show tote bag
• Photos of your participation in the event

LANYARD PARTNER SnapLogic at the CDO Summit NYC 2017