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What is the OAH Annual Meeting | Virtual Conference on American History?

Each spring, the Organization of American Historians connects 2,000 history practitioners with publishers, research and teaching resource providers, associations, agencies, and those looking to meet with U.S historians at its Annual Meeting—the largest conference for American historians in the nation. The conference provides ample networking and sponsorship opportunities to get you front and center while presenting more than 150 informative sessions that present nationally renowned speakers on the most recent scholarship and pedagogy. The virtual format of the 2021 event will be no different!

The 2021 OAH Annual Meeting | Virtual Conference on American History will continue to offer the same value as its in-person model: quality education, live networking and engagements, and access to a diverse blend of history professionals…just a little differently.

As a sponsor, you will be recognized as a true partner. Purchase a mix of exhibit space, advertising, and sponsorship opportunities and qualify for one of our sponsorship levels!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Networking Lounge Sponsorship | $350 per day
Have your message posted daily in one of five networking lounges. The networking lounges are available to attendees during the conference for mix and mingle, and for scheduled special events. Have your message link directly to your booth or feel free to hang out and engage attendees during your sponsorship. (Click image for larger view, actual lounge design may vary)

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Be creative! Create a host of videos or activities to keep attendees informed and entertained in one of the Networking Lounges named after you or your event. Highlight books, authors, or guide attendees through services.

Lobby Sponsorship | $850 per day
The lobby is the first place attendees enter when they visit the virtual conference, it is also where they return as they move from space to space. The lobby houses the help desk where attendees can chat with each other and OAH staff. Have your banner welcome attendees with a direct link to your booth or webpage. (Click image for larger view, actual lobby design may vary)

Exhibit Hall Sponsorship

Still image: $850 per day
Video message: $1,100 per day

The exhibit hall includes all exhibitors, Networking Booths (these are booths targeting specific audiences), the Chat Room (live seminars), Mentorship meet-up booth, and the Exhibit Hall Lounge. Include a welcome banner in the hall and direct link to your booth. (Click image for larger view, actual hall design may vary)

Sponsorship Levels

All three levels receive their logo under their sponsorship category in all conference publications and online media, on signage, as well as the following enhancements:

Raintree | $3,000+

Two additional conference passes
25-word description in all online media

Steamboat | $5,000+

Three additional conference passes
50-word description in all online media

Clio | $10,000+

Four additional conference passes
100-word description in all online media
25-word description in all print media
Logo visible on slide before the plenary session

Virtual Booth Samples

The OAH Annual Meeting Exhibit Hall displays a unique blend of publishers and resources for the American history professional, and it is a vital and active feature of the conference!

All virtual booths are fully customizable, so you can create the booth that best represents you and your product. Most importantly each booth includes a fully interactive chat box where you can see who is visiting your booth. You can message them in the public chat or take your conversation into a one-on-one video chat!

The OAH Virtual Platform provider will be working with each exhibitor to help create your custom booth.

Premium Virtual Booth

$1,300 (Best Value!)

The premium virtual booth includes several opportunities to be seen.

Booth space in the first exhibit hall section (filled on a first-come, first-served basis)
Two video options in the booth (one is linked, and includes optional promotion. Ask for details!)
Up to 15 links (to webpages, PDFs, or other)
One still "On-demand" session advertisement
One Featured Email Messaging
Fully interactive chat box with option for one-on-one video chat
Four full conference registrations

Standard Virtual Booth

$900

The standard booth options includes:

One video option to greet attendees
Up to 10 links (to webpages, PDFs, or other)
Fully interactive chat box with option for one-on-one video chat
Three full conference registrations

Association Virtual Booth

$250

This affordable option is available for smaller, membership-based non-profit organizations. These booths are limited to non-profits such as historical associations, societies, and small museums.

Up to 12 links (to webpages, pdfs, or other)
Fully interactive chat box with option for one-on-one video chat
Two full conference passes

Maximize your reach by purchasing Exhibit Enhancements under the Advertising tab!

Explore the Virtual Exhibit Hall

Exhibit Hall

The Exhibit Hall is made up of several sections. Exhibits will include the exhibitor's links to books and discounts, information, videos, and supplemental material. Each booth will also include the ability to chat live with the exhibit personnel or anyone else in the booth via the chat window, or in one-on-one video chat!

You will be able to wander the hall in two ways: You may move from section to section within the exhibit hall or from booth to booth. Looking for someone in particular? Just search for them in the search bar. (Click image for larger view, actual hall design may vary)

Chat Room Booth

The Chat Room will provide an opportunity for historians to share their knowledge and experiences with their peers. Led by up to two moderators, each 45-minute seminar will encourage conversation in a relaxed and unstructured environment.

Networking Booths

Networking Booths are similar to Networking Lounges. These will be located in the Exhibit Hall, and are designed to bring people of similar backgrounds and interests together in one space. Are you a graduate student? Visit the Graduate Student Booth!

The Hub

You will be able to sign up for one-on-one meetings with select acquisitions editors from various publishers. A list of publishers will be available soon!

"Hey, I Know Your Work" Mentorship Program

Graduate students, recent graduates, or early-career historians will be able to meet with established scholars to discuss research, professional aspirations, or simply to get acquainted. Mentors and Mentees will be able to meet at the Mentorship Booth for one-on-one conversations! (Information on the mentorship program will be available soon!)

Connect with OAH members and attendees by sharing your messaging via one or all of the print or digital formats available below.

OAH Annual Meeting Program

This print program mails to all OAH members in February 2021. Reserve your ad space by December 18, 2020, and reach approximately 8,000 professional scholars, educators, and graduate students in advance of the conference.

Full Page | $1,375
Half Page | $900
Inside Front or Back Covers | $1,950
Back Cover | $2,150

Deadline 12/18/2020
Artwork due 12/31/2020

OAH Onsite Program

Provided to all attendees, this digital program contains all the information attendees need to get the most of their participation—updated sessions, zoom links, etc.

Full Page | $975
Half Page | $650
Quarter Page | $375
Inside Front or Back Covers | $1,575
Back Cover | $1,975

NEW Deadline 2/26/2021
Artwork due 3/15/2021

Specs for the digital program:
Full page (no bleed): 8.5"X11"
Half page (no bleed): 8.5"X5.375"
File Format: Adobe PDF
Files and linked images must use RGB-color profile.
Resolution: 300dpi, including linked images

Online Advertising

Web Banners

Submit a banner ad during the months leading up to the OAH Annual Meeting. More than 64,000 visitors will access the Annual Meeting website between January and April 2021.

300 px(w) by 100 px(h) | $650

Email Tower Ad

Appears in an OAH Annual Meeting email sent to all OAH members. Send dates to be determined on an individual basis.

120 px(w) by 300 px(h) | $325

Explore various virtual conference banner options on the Sponsorship tab including:

Networking Lounge Sponsorship | $350/day
Lobby Sponsorship | $850/day
Exhibit Hall Sponsorship
Still image: $850/day
Video message: $1,100/day

Exhibitor Enhancements

Live Session Advertisements

Have an advertisement directing attendees to your booth prior to the start of a live session. Choose your preferred session. No more than three still or two video advertisements per session. Dimensions may be either 1920X1080 or 1280X720 (16:9 ratio).

Still image: $400
10 second video: $500

On-demand Session Advertisements

Have an advertisement directing attendees to your booth prior to the start of an on-demand session. Choose your preferred session. No more than three still or two video advertisements per session. Dimensions may be either 1920X1080 or 1280X720 (16:9 ratio).

Still image: $150
10 second video: $250

Pre-Event Packet Insert | $500

Include your brochure or flyer in our welcome packets mailed to all attendees registered by the deadline. Digital packets will be provided to all latecomers. Items must be 8.5"X11" or smaller, and less than 0.12" thick.

Printed inserts must be received by 3/15/2021

Featured Email Messaging | $275

Share your message with attendees as a featured exhibitor in an Annual Meeting email leading up to the conference. Send dates to be determined on an individual basis.

up to 75 words
one 150px by 150px image

Sign up for three different advertising options for 10% off!

Print Specs:

Print ad sizes (width x height):
Full page (no bleed): 7.25” x 9.25”
Half page: 7.25” x 4.375”
Quarter page: 3.375” x 4.375”
Cover (no bleed): 7.375” x 9.875," Cover (with bleed): 8.375” x 10.875”, plus .125” trim on all sides; final artwork size 8.625” x 11.125” Trim Size: 8.375” x 10.875”

• File Format: Uncompressed, press-ready, Adobe PDF files
• 4-Color: Files and linked images, must use CMYK-color profile.
• Resolution: 300dpi, including linked images
• Please include cropping guidelines in final design file if possible
• Graphics assistance: Layout & production: $60/hour

Why invest in the OAH?

Instruct, recruit, and obtain immediate feedback from the leading group of American History scholars
Introduce end-users and decision makers to your brand, products, and services
Enhance your visibility and image in the field
Over nine hours of scheduled breaks to maximize booth interaction
Extensive networking opportunities with partnering organizations and peers
Increased visibility through various sponsorship opportunities

Who are the meeting attendees?

The OAH Annual Meeting attracts a diverse blend of history professionals at various stages in their careers. These include:

Professional Scholars
Departmental and University Administrators
Educators
Public and Independent Historians
Graduate Students

Payment Terms

Exhibit Criteria: Exhibiting firms are limited to those providing publications, services, or products which relate directly to history, teaching, pedagogy, or education. OAH reserves the right to remove an exhibit or any part of an exhibit which, in the sole judgment of OAH, is misleading or deceptive, in poor taste, or is not consonant with the goals and objectives of the OAH conference. Booth sharing is not permitted.

Deposit on Booth Orders: A 50% deposit is due with the signed application and no later than October 18, 2020. Any outstanding balance is due by January 1, 2021. Contracts received on or after January 2021, must be accompanied by full payment.

Booth Cancellation: Notification for cancellation must be made in writing. The exhibitor forfeits all monies paid and is obligated to pay the following rates: September 1, 2020: 50% of full payment; November 1, 2020: 75% of full payment; January 1, 2021: 100% of full payment. Should cancellation of the conference occur exhibitors may either defer their payment to the following year, purchase alternate products of equal value, or request a refund minus 15% processing fee.

On Advertising Orders: All advertising orders are final. Once a signed insertion order is received, you are responsible for payment in full. Credit card information is required to secure reservation. If an invoice is requested, payment is due within 30 days of receipt of invoice. Any invoice more than 60 days past due will incur a finance charge of 18% per annum on the unpaid balance. No refunds apply. Should cancellation of the conference occur and purchase not be delivered advertisers may purchase items of equal value or be refunded minus a 15% processing fee.