Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities
Why Advertise with MEA?
Get your message to the top decision makers within Minnesota’s electrical
industry community. You’ll find that there is no better way than to advertise
than with the Minnesota Electrical Association (MEA). MEA is dedicated to serving
the needs of Minnesota electrical contractors and the other leaders of the electrical
industry.
The MEA News is the official publication of the Minnesota Electrical Association.
MEA News is distributed five times during the year to over 4,200 electrical
contractors and industry leaders across the state. MEA News strives to
educate, inform, and enlighten readers with regard to a variety of activities or
issues concerning the state’s electrical industry. On both the state and federal
levels, MEA News makes readers aware of the many changes and trends taking
place that might affect the success of their businesses.
MEA’s Safety, Education, and Business Calendar and Yellow Pages
are published together in the fall as an advertising vehicle with a complete listing
of MEA’s product/service members and advertisers. This handy resource is distributed
to over 4,200 electrical contractors and industry leaders. The Yellow Pages
is also published in May and inserted within the MEA News.
The MEA All-Industry Directory is MEA’s premier biannual guide to
the electrical industry. The directory contains a complete listing of all electrical
contractors in Minnesota, as well as their areas of specialization. Other industry
groups in this guide include: product/service vendors, electrical inspectors, cooperatives,
utilities, engineers, industry agencies and associations, and technical schools
with electrical education programs. Electrical contractors keep this valuable tool
in their trucks for a quick and easy reference.
The MEA News is published in the months of January, March, May, July, and
September. The Yellow Pages is published in May and inserted within the
MEA News (advertising placement for both pieces is subject to the discretion
of the desktop publisher). The Yellow Pages, published again in November
and distributed to electrical contractors along with an annual Safety, Education,
and Business Calendar, contains all paid advertising that normally would
appear in issues of MEA News.
Advertisement Policy
The content of advertisements that appear in the MEA News are solely the
responsibility of the advertisers. Appearance of an advertisement in the MEA News
does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement by the association or the MEA
News of the goods or services offered. Publication of any advertisement
may be subject to review by the MEA News Editor.
Download MEA's Media Kit for pricing and more information.
Other Promotional Opportunities
Tabletop Expo
During the Summer Conference at Breezy Point Resort, Product/Service Members are
eligible to reserve tabletop space to display sale and promotional materials to
MEA Members who attend the meetings. Networking opportunities are available at this
Expo as well as at the other events during the Conference. Tabletop Expo reservation
cost is $250 per table. Available space is reserved on a “first come, first
serve” basis. Pricing subject to change.
Event Sponsorships
Sponsor events at one of MEA's three conferences. Sponsorship opportunities include
golf holes and prize giveaways, hospitality suites, committee lunches, association dinners,
and more.
Newsletter Columns
The MEA News features a “New Products” and a “Community
News” column. Product/Service Members may submit information on new products
and/or services, employee promotions, anniversaries, company grand openings, etc.
by the 1st of the month before each issue of the MEA News (e.g., items
for the March issue would be due February 1st).
Sales Promotion Flyer Inserts
Full-page inserts may be included in the MEA News issues to promote products
and services. For pricing and availability, contact John Ploetz at (612) 827-6117
or (800) 829-6117.
Download a list of Summer Conference sponsorship opportunities.
Download a list of Spring and Winter Conference sponsorship opportunities.
