Corporations are looking for innovative ways to attract consumers and build brand loyalty. Sponsoring a Smithsonian traveling exhibition brings a company national exposure and direct access to consumers for multiple years. Our sponsor benefits provide national recognition, on-site hospitality and promotional opportunities. The Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) is good for business-aligning your brand with a proven partner that brings the Smithsonian to America.

The Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) works with corporations to tailor sponsorship benefits to meet marketing objectives. As a sponsor of an upcoming exhibition, your company would receive benefits such as:

• Business category exclusivity
• Right to indicate preferred markets as tour venues
• Branding presence at multiple venues
• On-site hospitality with product sampling
• Recognition on exhibition title wall
• Logo placement on all exhibition signage, brochures, invitations, educational materials, banners and advertisements for the exhibition-as well as on the Smithsonian's exhibition website
• Invitations to press previews and museum events
• Corporate statement on company letterhead in the press kit
• Smithsonian Corporate Membership

Listed below are other innovative activation vehicles that can give your Smithsonian sponsorship greater impact. Please note that some of these benefits require additional costs to the company:

• Special promotions, such as contests or and give-away opportunities
• Opportunity to develop image or product advertisements
• Use of Smithsonian name and logo in exhibition-related advertising
• Discounted advertising rates in Smithsonian Magazine
• Hospitality opportunities at the Smithsonian