Why just buy advertising when there is so much more you can do to develop your company’s brand?

Advertising is great…but so are public relations and community affairs. Sponsoring events and programs at the Longview Partnership includes all three branding strategies in one effective multi-faceted strategy.

Sponsoring Longview Partnership events and programs gives your company the publicity and brand recognition you need in a positive and receptive environment. Business leaders recognize and appreciate companies that help them gain knowledge and make important contacts.

When you sponsor a Partnership event or program, your company benefits from:

• Brand Association with High Profile Business Events -
  Companies that want to be recognized for being industry leaders and community partners welcome the benefits of association with important business events. If your company needs to have name recognition with high income professionals, executives, managers and other influential business decision-makers, Partnership events and programs may be just the answer.
• Publicity -
  Public recognition can’t be purchased – it has to be earned. Fortunately, the Chamber makes it easy to ride on the Chamber’s 80+ year-old heritage. Partnership events and programs are highly publicized…and so are their sponsors. Your company’s brand name is included in collateral materials and print advertising to help you lock in this valuable public recognition.
• Advertising - 
  Partnership events are supported with their own advertising campaigns. Exposure in broadcast, print and on-site advertising ensures heightened sponsor brand recognition among a carefully targeted audience of business owners and executives.
• Access to New Business Relationships -
  The one-on-one marketing aspects of Partnership events and programs allow companies to open relationships with dozens of new clients and customers. Of course, these events are also ideal for renewing and strengthening relationships with existing clients and customers

For more information on how to tap into the Longview Partnership’s sponsorship opportunities please contact Mitzi Barnes at projects@longviewtx.com.

The Longview Partnership is excited to announce the unveiling of the newly redesigned newsletter The Longview Progress Report. The new format presents a fresh look which introduces new features while, ensuring favorite features, including ribbon cuttings, ground breakings and business spotlights.  This premier publication is the business source for Longview and Gregg County.

The Longview Progress Report is being expanded to 16 page full color business journal which will be direct mailed to all Chamber members and transmitted via email to Chamber members using Adobe Acrobat.  The Longview Progress Report will also be featured at www.longviewchamber.com and key distribution areas are currently being identified for public pickup. Feature articles from the Convention and Visitors Bureau, Main Street, Keep Longview Beautiful and the Chamber of Commerce will further our goals to communicate how our organizations are promoting the community, enhancing the economy, and providing networking opportunities.

Quarter page and half page spots available! Call Mary Whitton at 903.237.4000.