November 8-10, 2023 • Lumen Field Event Center • Seattle, WA

Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities

Work with our team to select the perfect sponsorship or advertising opportunity to support your exhibit at Pacific Marine Expo.

Marketing you presence at the Show is a crucial element of a successful exhibit. Our expert sales team can help you identify the perfect opportunity that drives results.

Looking to make a big impact? Bundle together two or more opportunities for special discounted pricing. Talk to a sales rep for more details.

2023 Pacific Marine Expo Sponsorship & Advertising

BRAND NEW Coastal Challenge Opportunities

The annual Fisherman of the Year event is getting a facelift. Now called the Coastal Challenge, this head-to-head competition is designed for crews to show off their skills and teamwork! Teams of 3 will compete in the newly designed National Fisherman Arena for the title of Coastal Challenge Champions. The competition will consist of four skills stations: knot tying, net mending, rope splicing, and the survival suit challenge. Qualifying rounds will be held on days 1 and 2 – the winning crew of each day will face off in the grand finale on day 3. The grand prize is $2,000 cash plus a sponsored merchandise & gear bucket.

This revamped special event comes with a plethora of high visibility sponsorship opportunities designed to put your products front and center. The Coastal Challenge will be marketed to prospective attendees, registered attendees, pushed out on social media, and have a huge presence onsite at the Expo. Check out the opportunities below and lock one in early to take advantage of all the marketing benefits.

SOLD National Fisherman Arena ……………………………………………………………………………………. $6,000
(Exclusive Opportunity)

Be the exclusive sponsor of the newly designed National Fisherman Arena where the Coastal Challenge will take place. Complete with a commentary desk, live scoreboard, and bleachers, this is where show goers will flock to watch competing teams duke it for the title of Coastal Challenge Champs.

Deliverables:

Exclusive sponsor of the arena, your branding will be included in all pre-show marketing and promotions for the National Fisherman Arena and the Coastal Challenge.
Inclusion in all onsite branding and signage for the National Fisherman Arena and the Coastal Challenge.
Ability for a delegate from your company to be one of the commentators during the challenge. Pending team approval.
Ability to host onsite sign ups in your booth on the Expo floor.

Skills Station Sponsor ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $1,500
(Limited Opportunities)

Want to get your product front and center in the hands of commercial fishermen? Sponsor one of the skills challenges to do just that. If you sell rope, nets, or survival suits this sponsorship is for you! Be the exclusive sponsor of one of our four skills stations and provide your product to be used in the competition.

Deliverables:

Inclusion in all pre-show marketing and promotions related to the Coastal Challenge as an official skills station sponsor.
Your branding will be included on the station within the arena for all spectators to see.
Your product will be used in the skills challenge and mentioned by the commentators.
Inclusion in onsite signage for the Coastal Challenge.

Grand Prize Merchandise & Gear Bucket Sponsor ………………………………………………………………………. $1,500
(Limited Opportunities)

Do you sell gear, apparel, or produce branded merchandise? If so this is the perfect opportunity to align your brand with the biggest special event at Pacific Marine Expo. National Fisherman will be supplying $2,000 cash to the winners of the Coastal Challenge but we are looking for exhibitors who want to sweeten the pot!

Deliverables:

Inclusion in all pre-show marketing and promotions related to the Coastal Challenge as an official grand prize sponsor.
Ability to provide gear, apparel, or merchandise to be included in the grand prize.
Your donated product will be used in marketing to help encourage sign ups, this includes outbound emails to our over 30,000 contacts and social coverage to our very engaged audience. Your product will also be mentioned by the commentators during the event.
Inclusion in onsite signage for the Coastal Challenge.

July Deadlines

*SOLD* Official Badge Sponsor
(Exclusive Opportunity)
$3,000

Secure one of the most visible pieces of advertising real-estate at the Pacific Marine Expo with the official badge sponsorship. Your custom artwork will be displayed on the full back of badge of every person that attends the Expo. This is the perfect opportunity to promote a new product, advertise sessions in your booth, or include a QR code to encourage buyers to visit your website.

Deadline to secure opportunity: July 31, 2023

August Deadlines

Highliner Awards Ceremony Presenting Sponsor
(Exclusive Opportunity)
$2,500

Brand new this year the Highliner Awards Ceremony will take place at Pacific Marine Expo. An National Fisherman Highliner is a career commercial fisherman who is also known for giving back to the industry, locally, nationally or globally. It is no easy task, and as such it deserves recognition.

The annual tradition of hailing leaders of the commercial fishing industry began in 1975. In the past, award recipients where honored at a invite only dinner but in 2023 the National Fisherman team has decide to shed more of a spotlight on these industry change makers and bring the celebration to Pacific Marine Expo.

The Awards Ceremony will take place opening day, Wednesday, November 8th, immediately followed by Happy Hour. As the presenting sponsor of this event your brand will be aligned with one of the oldest and respected National Fisherman traditions.

Deliverables:
• Inclusion in all Highliner Awards pre-event marketing and onsite branding
• 3-minute welcome address prior to the Awards Ceremony
• Exclusive rights to present awards recipients with a branded gift. Gift production is the responsibility of the sponsor

Deadline to secure opportunity: August 18, 2023

September Deadlines

*SOLD* Registration
(Exclusive Opportunity)
$3,500

Registration is the first experience attendees have when they arrive at Pacific Marine Expo – take advantage of this exclusive sponsorship and make sure it is also the first experience they have with your brand!

Deliverables:
· (6) 8.5’’x11” double sided signs prominently placed throughout the registration lines, displaying your company logo and booth number. .
· Hanging banner in Registration, displaying your company logo and booth number.
· Logo screen savers on all Registration computers
· Logo included in the barcode blast email sent days before the show to all pre-registered attendees
· Call out on floor plan in the printed Map and Guide

Deadline to secure opportunity: September 1, 2023
Official Expo Bag
(Limited Opportunities)
$2,500

Strategic bag distribution outlets will be located in the registration area. This opportunity will create “walking mini-billboards” as attendees carry them, showcasing your company’s logo and message onto every area of the Expo floor.

Bag production will be responsibility of the sponsor.

Deadline to secure opportunity: September 1, 2023
Premium Carpet Logo
(Limited Opportunities)
$1,000

Place your company name and logo at the bottom of each staircase where over 8,000 attendees have to walk to access the Expo floor..

Deadline to secure opportunity: September 1, 2023
Premium Aisle Sponsorship $1,000

Have your company name and logo displayed from the bottom an aisle sign that over 8,000 attendees view on a daily basis to navigate the Expo floor.

Only one sponsor per aisle, contact your sales rep for availability.

Deadline to secure opportunity: September 1, 2023

October Deadlines

Registration Giveaway Sponsor
(Limited Opportunities)
$1,500

Giveaway stations will be strategically located throughout the registration area and at the Info Booths. This opportunity is a chance to get branded giveaway in the hands of attendees before they event hit the show. Giveaway production will be responsibility of the sponsor.
Deadline to secure opportunity: October 1, 2023
Billboards
(Limited Opportunities)
$2,200

Drive traffic to your booth by advertising outside of its walls. Put your messaging on a billboard, size 38” x 81", four-color, and double sided.

Deadline to secure opportunity: October 1, 2023
Door Clings - Concourse Level/Parking Garage Doors
(Limited Opportunities)
$1,000

Attendees will be greeted by your company name and logo on the windows as they pass through the doors on the Concourse Level as they enter from the parking garage.

Deadline to secure opportunity: October 1, 2023
Door Clings - Occidental Ave Doors
(Limited Opportunities)
$1,000

Attendees will be greeted by your company name and logo on the windows as they pass through the doors on Occidental Ave.

Deadline to secure opportunity: October 1, 2023
Premium Booth Number Display w/ Company Logo $350

Make sure your customers can find you! Place a 2’ x 2’ four color sticker in the aisle in front of your booth for added visibly. Just send us your logo and we’ll do the rest.

Deadline to secure opportunity: October 1, 2023
Equipment Display Call for pricing

Display your equipment in high traffic areas. Space is extremely limited and placement is dependent on fire marshal approval.

Exhibitor is responsible for equipment handling fees. Call for available locations and pricing.

Deadline to secure opportunity: October 1, 2023

Opportunities your can take advantage of all marketing season long!

Attendee Prospecting Email Banner $500

Attendee emails are sent to prospective visitors on a weekly basis. This low cost, high-visibility marketing opportunity aligns your brand with official Pacific Marine Expo communications and is a great way to grab the attention of buyers. Your banner ad, with click through link, will be placed in the body of an attendee prospecting email sent out to more than 30,000 industry contacts.
Attendee Prospecting Email Exhibitor Highlight $750

Want a little more real-estate than a banner ad? An Exhibitor Highlight is the perfect way to get company news, product announcements, or show specials in front of prospective attendees. Provide us with the copy or work with a member of our team to put together the perfect message. Your highlight will be included in one attendee prospecting email emailed to the entire Pacific Marine Expo audience.

In addition to your message your highlight will include:
- Your Company Logo
- Link to your full company listing
- Your booth number linked to the live floorplan
- Link to your company website

To ensure the highest level of engagement only one exhibitor highlight will be sold per attendee prospecting email. Send dates are available on a first-come first-served basis. Secure this opportunity early for the best send date selection.
Exhibitor Highlight Cross-Platform Social Post $750

Sponsored cross-platform social posts are a great way to drive people to your own social pages, announce new products, advertise special show deals and more. Posted on Instagram, Facebook, this low cost, high-impact opportunity will help elevate your exhibit leading up to the show.

Custom Blast Emails

Have a message you want in front of pre-registered Pacific Marine Expo attendees? Direct email marketing with a custom blast email is the perfect solution.

Custom blast emails to Pacific Marine Expo attendees are only available to contracted exhibitors. Inventory is very limited to ensure the highest rate of engagement and sold on a first come first served basis.

Contact a member of our team today to reserve a send date.

Blast Email Tiered Pricing

5-6 weeks out from the Show: $3,310
3-4 weeks out from the Show: $4,420
1-2 weeks out from the Show: $5,520

Looking for more traditional advertising opportunities?

National Fisherman is the official publication partner and sister brand to Pacific Marine Expo. Download the National Fisherman Media Kit and talk to your sales rep about a custom advertising package to help promote your exhibit!