Sponsorship

SocialNext Toronto brings together senior marketing and communications professionals who are actively making decisions and managing budgets. Based on actual 2026 attendee data, here's who's registered:

• 60-65% are final decision-makers on marketing strategy and budget
• 45-50% are from marketing, advertising, and PR agencies
• 25-30% are from in-house brand and corporate marketing teams
• 37-45% manage annual marketing budgets of $200,000 or more
• 70%+ manage marketing teams or external vendors

This is a hands-on, practitioner-focused audience that values actionable insights, tactical strategies, and real-world case studies.

Based on actual 2026 attendee data (as of January 2026), here's who you'll be networking with:

Decision-Making Authority

• 60-65% final decision-makers on marketing strategy and budget
• 70%+ manage marketing teams or external vendors
• 50-55% execute campaigns day-to-day

Organization Types

• 45-50% agencies (advertising, PR, creative, digital)
• 25-30% in-house brand/corporate marketing teams
• 20-25% nonprofit, education, and government communicators

Marketing Budgets

• 37-45% manage $200K+ annually
• 12-15% manage $1M+ annually
• Strong representation across $50K-$500K range

Team Sizes

• 70%+ work on teams of 5 or fewer
• Focus on efficiency, automation, and doing more with less

Industries Represented Marketing & Advertising • Technology & Software • Finance & Real Estate • Retail & E-Commerce • Travel & Hospitality • Nonprofit & Education • Government & Public Sector • Healthcare • Media & Publishing

Sponsorship opportunities are designed to support visibility, credibility, and meaningful engagement with a highly engaged marketing audience.

Depending on the partnership, sponsorship may include:
• Brand visibility across event signage, digital platforms, and attendee communications
• On-site presence through exhibitor or activation space
• Speaking or content opportunities, where appropriate
• Direct, in-person engagement with attendees throughout the event
• Tickets for your team or clients
• Options to participate in a single event or across multiple SocialNext events nationally

Sponsorships are intentionally limited to ensure quality engagement rather than crowded, sales-heavy experiences.

A uniquely qualified audience

Based on actual 2026 attendee data:

• 60-65% are final decision-makers on marketing budgets
• 45-50% are from agencies (amplifying reach across multiple client accounts)
• 37-45% manage budgets of $200K+
• 70%+ manage teams or external vendors

2. Practitioner-focused content

Our speakers are in-the-trenches marketers, not professional keynote speakers. They're running campaigns, managing teams, and solving the same problems you are. Content is tactical, immediately applicable, and tested in real-world conditions.

3. Intentional community building

With 70%+ working on teams of 5 or fewer, SocialNext attendees are looking for peers facing similar resource constraints. Our networking is designed for meaningful conversations—not superficial badge-scanning.

4. Canadian context

We understand CASL, Canadian media buying, bilingual requirements, regional market dynamics, and the specific challenges of marketing in Canada. This isn't a US conference with a Toronto stop—it's built for the Canadian market.

5. No fluff, no filler

We don't pad the agenda with 101-level sessions or sponsor pitches disguised as education. Every session is vetted for practical value and strategic insight.

Once you submit the sponsorship form, our team will follow up with an overview of available sponsorship options and next steps.

From there, we will:
• Learn more about your goals and priorities
• Recommend sponsorship options that align with your objectives
• Confirm availability, timelines, and fit

Our team typically responds within a few business days.