Are you interested in becoming a sponsor of the Council of Science Editors? Review the chart below and let us know what you’re interested in! We’re looking forward to working with you. Questions? Reach out to [email protected]. Items of Note:
- The CSE Sponsorship Program runs from January 1 to December 31.
- Opportunities are available on a are first-come, first-serve.
- Packages are nonrefundable after purchase.
- Sponsors may upgrade to another higher-level package during the year.
- A la carte opportunities are available upon request.
| CSE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM | Platinum | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Friend |
| $15,000 | $10,000 | $7,500 | $5,000 | $2,500 | |
| ANNUAL BENEFITS | |||||
| Additional dollars awarded | $3,000 | $2,000 | $1,500 | $750 | $250 |
| Annual Meeting Exhibit Booth | 25% OFF | 25% OFF | 15% OFF | 15% OFF | 15% OFF |
| Corporate (Group) Membership Discount | 20% OFF | 15% OFF | 15% OFF | 10% OFF | 10% OFF |
| TOTAL SPEND AVAILABLE | $18,000 | $12,000 | $9,000 | $5,750 | $2,750 |
| SPONSORSHIP SELECTIONS (selections must total the sponsor dollar spend available) | |||||
| ANNUAL MEETING | $7,500 Available | $5,000 Available | $3,750 Available | $2,500 Available | $1,250 Available |
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Attendance: 350-425 in-person, 180-430 virtual – CSE’s Annual Meeting is the premier meeting for scholarly publishing professionals, featuring plenary and concurrent sessions on all aspects of scientific publishing and communication and networking opportunities for all attendees. Participation in the Sponsorship Program includes a discounted Exhibit Booth at the Annual Meeting. Learn more and reserve your Exhibit Booth. |
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| Select from the following sponsorships available: | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Event Opportunities: | |||||
| ☐ Awards Luncheon – $3,000 | |||||
| ☐ Breaks – $2,000 | |||||
| ☐ EIC Roundtable – $1,500 | |||||
| ☐ Keynote – $3,500 | |||||
| ☐ Plenary – $3,500 | |||||
| ☐ Welcome/New Member Reception – $3,000 | |||||
| Item Opportunities: | |||||
| ☐ Bags – $5,000 | |||||
| ☐ Charging Station – $5,000 | |||||
| ☐ Hand Sanitizer – $1,500 | |||||
| ☐ Hotel Key Cards – $2,000 | |||||
| ☐ Lanyards – $3,300 | |||||
| ☐ Masks – $1,500 | |||||
| ☐ Mobile App – $7,000 | |||||
| ☐ Notepads – $2,200 | |||||
| ☐ Post-Its – $1,675 | |||||
| ☐ Wi-Fi – $7,500 | |||||
| VIRTUAL FALL SYMPOSIUM | |||||
| Attendance: 75-180 – The Virtual Fall Symposium offers two days of in-depth explorations of critical and timely topics in our field, combining hands-on learning with a chance to interact with your scholarly publishing friends and colleagues. Each day begins with a general session, followed by didactic presentations on the day’s key topics. In the afternoon, attendees will break into workgroups to focus on practical how-to’s and leave with actionable guidance to apply the lessons learned within their organizations. | |||||
| Select from the following sponsorships available: | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ☐ Premiere Sponsor – $5,000 [SOLD] | |||||
| ☐ Contributing Sponsor – $3,500 | |||||
| ☐ Supporting Sponsor – $2,500 | |||||
| ☐ Friend Sponsor – $1,000 | |||||
| A la Carte Options – see descriptions here | |||||
| General Session Sponsor – $2,000 | |||||
| Didactic & Workshop Sessions Sponsor – $1,500 | |||||
| Networking Interactive Event – $1,200 | |||||
| Breakout Session – $750 | |||||
| WEBINARS | |||||
| Attendance: 75-175 – These 60- to 90-minute educational sessions, which occur approximately 6x year, present a topic of interest to professionals in the scientific and scholarly publishing industry. Take a look at our past and future webinars here. | |||||
| Sponsor logo inclusion on the event webpage | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Verbal recognition during the webinar | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sponsor logo on the introduction and closing slides | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sponsor logo on promotional email blasts, reaching 750+ individuals, and social media posts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ability to play a 15-30 second promotional video (video must be provided by the sponsor) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Complimentary registrations | Five Available | Five Available | Five Available | Five Available | Five Available |
| Post-event attendee registration list | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Half page ad in the next edition of Science Editor, provided by sponsor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| CSE CONNECT | |||||
| Attendance: 20-80 – These free monthly virtual gatherings allow CSE members and non-members alike the space to convene over a shared topic, weigh in on the topic, and ultimately bring up any other issues they want to discuss. Take a look at our upcoming CSE Connect topics here. | |||||
| Logo inclusion in all marketing emails | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ability to make welcome remarks during the event | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ability to recommend a topic for an event | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Complimentary registrations | Three Available | Three Available | Three Available | Three Available | Three Available |
| Post-event attendee registration list | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| VIRTUAL SHORT COURSE | $1,000 Available | $1,000 Available | $1,000 Available | $1,000 Available | $1,000 Available |
| Attendance: 15-40 – These 5-hour virtual courses offer registrants an in-depth opportunity to cover one of five topics with experts in that topic. Short course topics include: Short Course on Publication Management; Advanced Course on Publication Management; Short Course for Journal Editors; Short Course on Publication Ethics; Short Course for Manuscript Editors; Short Course on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. Learn more about our short course topics here. | |||||
| Logo inclusion in all event marketing and on the event webpage | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ability to make welcome remarks or closing remarks | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Complimentary registrations | Three Available | Three Available | Three Available | Three Available | Three Available |
| Post-event attendee registration list | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PRINT/ONLINE ADVERTISING (SCIENCE EDITOR) | |||||
| Distribution: 575-700 printed, 482 views online – CSE’s quarterly print publication and website serves as a forum for the exchange of information and ideas among professionals concerned with editing and publishing in the sciences. Articles related to peer review studies, editorial processes, publication ethics, evaluating article impact, and other items of special interest to the journal’s readers are encouraged. | |||||
| Sponsors may select from the following ad rates. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| CSE NEWSLETTER | |||||
| Distribution: 575-700 (Open Rate: 43%, Click Rate: 8%) – This monthly newsletter provides members with a president’s address and various reminders/updates about CSE happenings and events. It also honors that month’s new members and members who are celebrating a milestone anniversary. View an example of our CSE Newsletter here. | |||||
| Banner advertisement – 600×150 px | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHING EXCHANGE (S.P.E.A.K. PODCASTS) | |||||
| Distribution: CSE members and nonmembers with podcast access (average of 80 downloads per episode) – This monthly podcast series aims to foster a community for networking, education, and exchanging of practical insight for publishing professionals, as part of is part of CSE’s mission. Podcasts offer an authoritative resource on current and emerging issues in the community of scientific publishing with the voices of our members. CSE S.P.E.A.K. is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, the Podbean App, and Amazon Music/Audible and is coming soon to Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, and iHeartRadio. | |||||
| Logo inclusion in the episode launch email | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 15-second commercial added to the episode of your choice | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| JOB BOARD | |||||
| Employers – Put your job in the inbox of thousands of science editors! Sponsors will receive a complimentary package to the CSE Job Board with options that range from premium 60 day posting, prioritized at the top of the job listings, highlighted on job board, etc. | |||||
| Complimentary job posting(s) on CSE Career Center (Passive Job Seeker Package) | Three Available – Passive Job Seeker Package | Two Available – Enhanced Posting Package | One Available – Basic Posting | One Available – Basic Posting | One Available – Basic Posting |
| Job emailed to thousands of science editors | ✓ | ||||
| Premium 60-day posting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Job stays near top of list on job board | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Job highlighted on job board | ✓ | ✓ | |||