Join SCPRSA, AAF Midlands and IABC/SC in Columbia Nov. 13 for our one-day statewide conference about current advertising, communications, marketing and public relations trends. This conference will educate new and seasoned professionals on industry-leading tactics and topics, including AP style, artificial intelligence, building a communications department from the ground up, crisis communications, digital accessibility, storytelling, your leadership brand – communicating with clarity and leading with a purpose, and videography.
CONNECT 2025 is open to all members of each organization, non-members and college students interested in attending.
When: Nov. 13 | 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where:
S.C Department of Archives and History
8301 Parklane Rd.
Columbia, S.C. 29223
Tickets:
| Registration Options | Early Bird Deadline (Oct. 15) |
Regular Deadline (Oct. 30) |
| SCPRSA, AAF Midlands and IABC/SC Members | $125 | $150 |
| Non-member | $150 | $175 |
| Student | $50 | $50 |
Late Registration or Walk-up: $200 (any registration received Oct. 31 through the day of the conference)
Cancellation and Refund Policy: Cancellations are honored up until four days before the event. The Eventbrite fee is non-refundable.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Recognize your business with the CONNECT sponsorship opportunities. Many include a conference registration based on the sponsorship level chosen. The following is a brief description of each sponsorship:
$2,000 PRESENTING SPONSOR (1 available)
- Eight attendee registrations for meals and all sessions (registration code will be sent to the sponsor coordinator)
- Invitation to welcome guests from stage (two minutes maximum)
- Logo displayed on SCPRSA, AAF Midlands and IABC/SC websites with link to company website
- Premiere recognition on event signage and materials
- One dedicated SCPRSA, AAF Midlands and IABC/SC social media post recognizing your CONNECT sponsorship (post will include your company logo, social media account tag and description of your services)
- SCPRSA, AAF Midlands and IABC/SC newsletter recognition
- Distribution of sponsor provided swag to attendees at the registration table
- Sponsor table to network with attendees OR a sponsor email sent to attendees on your behalf (Content must be approved by CONNECT team. You will not receive any contact information for attendees.)
$1,500 PLATINUM SPONSOR (2 available)
$750 GOLD SPONSOR (2 available)
$500 SILVER SPONSOR (4 available — coffee bar, morning break, lunch or afternoon break)
$500 HAPPY HOUR SPONSOR (2 available – Appetizers and drink tab starter)
$500 LANYARD SPONSOR (1 available)
$250 CONTENT SPONSOR (6 available)
$100 EXHIBITOR SPONSOR (8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) (4 available)
The registration code will be sent to the sponsor coordinator to register the additional attendees from their business.
