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2025 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Want to be front and centre at our flagship event?

BECOME A SPONSOR

ABOUT THE EVENT

Join us in Sydney this September to connect, learn, grow, deal and—dare we say—party with your favourite industry peers. 

Hundreds of meetings take place at DealMaker, making this the perfect event to jumpstart new partnerships and rekindle old ones. 

It turns out networking doesn’t have to feel like work. Start building close relationships that close big deals right at DealMaker Australia!

ABOUT THE ATTENDEES

DealMaker Australia brings together nearly 300 of the best (and best-performing) professionals from our tight-knit group of advertisers and publishers for a day of content, conversations, cocktails and more.

WHY SPONSOR

We offer a variety of exciting and unique sponsorship packages which provide many benefits and allow you to get your brand in front of industry-leading advertisers and publishers in order to drive sales and profitable partnerships. We’ve got a wide range of options for you to choose from, ranging from exclusive branding packages to engaging activation opportunities. Our packages have been specifically designed to allow you to maximize your participation and exposure at this year’s event.

  • Enhanced lead generation: Exposure to top tier marketing professionals in the performance marketing industry.
  • Competitive Edge: Stand out from competition and be at the forefront of the event!. If you are considering sponsoring at DealMaker Australia 2025, then your competitors may be too! Ensure it's your company that attendees are seeing this year.
  • We have a package to suit your budget and goals: Whether you have a small budget or a large budget, we have the package to suit you. Can't find one that catches your eye? We're happy to create a tailor-made package just for you.
  • Optimum brand exposure: Cut through the noise and be highly visible thanks to our mobile networking community, website, and signage.

ALL SPONSORSHIPS INCLUDE:

Access to live attendee preview prior to event (company name & title only)
10% off of all additional tickets purchased
Logo listing on official event homepage linking back to sponsor company website
Event App/Networking Community benefits

  • A logo listing within the sponsor tab that links back to sponsor page or chosen URL
  • A dedicated customizable sponsor page
    • Option to add a company overview, featured video, documents & more
    • All team members that are in the community will be displayed within your company profile
  • Ability scan attendee badges using the event app
  • Access to an exhibitor centre where you can:
    • Organize, edit, and manage team members attending meetings
    • Organize, filter, and export contacts added by your team
    • View and analyze virtual sponsor page visits

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

PLATINUM 

 A$12,000 (EXCLUSIVE)

What's included:

  • (10) All-inclusive passes to DealMaker Australia
  • (1) 6-foot PartnerSpace table with (4) chairs
    • Table to be listed as an available option for sponsor to book meetings at via the networking community during 90 minute session
    • You are free to bring collateral & goodies for your table, such as pop-up banners, branded swag & giveaways and information about your company
  • (2) Reserved Huddle Tables in Huddle Room
    • Tables to be placed next to one another and available during huddle room hours
    • Option to have a partition added for additional privacy
  • Special sponsor mention during executive remarks
  • Sponsor thank you and logo promotion on dedicated holding slide 
    • Scrolling slides to run during breaks in content throughout the day
  • Ability to choose custom login name and password for on-site Wi-Fi
  • Logo inclusion on:
    • Banner featured on networking community homepage
    • Splash screen that will show up opening the app on mobile
    • All event signage
    • Select PartnerSpace signage
    • Logo on step & repeat photo backdrop alongside Gold Sponsors
      • Backdrop to be placed in high traffic area
  • Sponsor logo feature in Platinum Level section of event networking community home page
    • Logo to link back to sponsor details page or chosen URL
  • (1) Sponsor ad on homepage of event networking community
    • Ad will rotate between select top-tier sponsors
    • On web desktop, the image will be displayed as a vertical banner ad on the right side of the home page and on mobile the image appears as a full screen interstitial ad
  • Sponsor mention on the Rakuten Advertising LinkedIn page
  • Special sponsor feature on pre-event emails sent to all attendees prior to event

GOLD 

 A$8,000 (3 OF 3 AVAILABLE)

What's included:

  • (6) All-inclusive passes to DealMaker Australia
  • (1) 6-foot PartnerSpace table with (4) chairs
    • Table to be listed as an available option for sponsor to book meetings at via the networking community during 90 minute session
    • You are free to bring collateral & goodies for your table, such as pop-up banners, branded swag & giveaways and information about your company
  • Logo inclusion on:
    • Select PartnerSpace signage
    • Gold Sponsor section of pre-event email sent to all attendees
    • Step & repeat photo backdrop alongside Platinum sponsor
      • Backdrop to be placed in high traffic area
  • (1) Sponsor ad on homepage of event networking community
    • Ad will rotate between select top-tier sponsors
    • On web desktop, the image will be displayed as a vertical banner ad on the right side of the home page and on mobile the image appears as a full screen interstitial ad
  • Sponsor logo feature in Gold Level section of event networking community home page
    • Logo to link back to sponsor details page or chosen URL
  • Sponsor mention during executive remarks
  • Sponsor mention on the Rakuten Advertising LinkedIn page

SILVER 

 A$6,000 (5 OF 5 AVAILABLE)

What's included:

  • (4) All-inclusive passes to DealMaker Australia
  • (1) 6-foot PartnerSpace table with (4) chairs
    • Table to be listed as an available option for sponsor to book meetings at via the networking community during 90 minute session
    • You are free to bring collateral & goodies for your table, such as pop-up banners, branded swag & giveaways and information about your company
  • Logo inclusion on:
    • Select PartnerSpace signage
    • Silver Sponsor section of pre-event email sent to all attendees
  • Sponsor logo feature in Silver Level section of event networking community home page
    • Logo to link back to sponsor details profile or chosen URL

 

AFTER PARTY

 A$11,000 (EXCLUSIVE)

What's included:

  • (6) All-inclusive passes to DealMaker Australia
  • Official sponsor of the After Party
  • Sponsor to have dedicated space/section during the After Party
  • Opportunity to place activations at After Party venue (additional fees apply*, subject to Rakuten Advertising and venue approval)
  • (1) 6-foot PartnerSpace table with (4) chairs
    • Table to be listed as an available option for sponsor to book meetings at via the networking community during 90 minute session
    • You are free to bring collateral & goodies for your table, such as pop-up banners, branded swag & giveaways and information about your company
  • Logo inclusion on:
    • All After Party & tabletop bar signage
    • Decal on front of bar
    • Co-branded napkins
    • All After Party signage 
    • Select PartnerSpace signage
  • Sponsor name in agenda listing on event website and mobile app/networking community
  • Sponsor mention in push notification promoting After Party
    • A minimum of 1 push notification that will be sent through the app during the event
  • (1) Sponsor ad on homepage of event networking community
    • Ad will rotate between select top-tier sponsors
    • On web desktop, the image will be displayed as a vertical banner ad on the right side of the home page and on mobile the image appears as a full screen interstitial ad
  • Sponsor mention during closing remarks
  • Sponsor feature promoting sponsor and After Party on pre-event email to all registered attendees
  • Sponsor mention on Rakuten Advertising's LinkedIn

 

MORNING TEA SPONSOR

 A$6,000 (EXCLUSIVE)

What's included:

  • (3) All-inclusive passes to DealMaker Australia
  • Official sponsor of the morning tea
  • (1) 6-foot PartnerSpace table with (4) chairs
    • Table to be listed as an available option for sponsor to book meetings at via the networking community during 90 minute session
    • You are free to bring collateral & goodies for your table, such as pop-up banners, branded swag & giveaways and information about your company
  • Logo inclusion on:
    • All tabletop signage
    • Decal on front of bar
    • Co-branded napkins
    • All related signage 
    • Select PartnerSpace signage
  • Sponsor name in agenda listing on event website and mobile app/networking community
  • Sponsor mention in push notification
    • A minimum of 1 push notification that will be sent through the app during the event
  • (1) Sponsor ad on homepage of event networking community
    • Ad will rotate between select top-tier sponsors
    • On web desktop, the image will be displayed as a vertical banner ad on the right side of the home page and on mobile the image appears as a full screen interstitial ad
  • Sponsor mention during closing remarks
  • Sponsor mention on Rakuten Advertising's LinkedIn

LUNCH SPONSOR

 A$7,500 (EXCLUSIVE)

What's included:

  • (3) All-inclusive passes to DealMaker Australia
  • Official sponsor of lunch 12:30pm - 1:30pm
  • Co-branded sponsor napkins at every lunch station
  • (1) lunch table with 8 seats reserved for sponsor (Rakuten Advertising to provide branded signage)
  • (1) 6-foot PartnerSpace table with (4) chairs
    • Table to be listed as an available option for sponsor to book meetings at via the networking community during 90 minute session
    • You are free to bring collateral & goodies for your table, such as pop-up banners, branded swag & giveaways and information about your company
  • Logo inclusion on:
    • All lunch & tabletop bar signage
    • Co-branded napkins
    • Select PartnerSpace signage
  • Sponsor name in agenda listing on event website and mobile app/networking community
  • Sponsor mention in push notification announcing lunch
    • A minimum of 1 push notification that will be sent through the app during the event
  • (1) Sponsor ad on homepage of event networking community
    • Ad will rotate between select top-tier sponsors
    • On web desktop, the image will be displayed as a vertical banner ad on the right side of the home page and on mobile the image appears as a full screen interstitial ad
  • Sponsor mention during closing remarks
  • Sponsor feature promoting sponsor on pre-event email to all registered attendees
  • Sponsor mention on Rakuten Advertising's LinkedIn

 

PARTNERSPACE TABLE

 A$2,500 (12 OF 14 AVAILABLE)

PartnerSpace is a dedicated session that gives publisher sponsors the ability to showcase their services and engage with advertisers during the event. Sponsors may also host meetings at their table using the event meeting scheduler.

What's included:

  • (2) All-inclusive passes to DealMaker Australia
  • (1) 6-foot PartnerSpace table with (4) chairs
    • Table to be listed as an available option for sponsor to book meetings at via the networking community between the hours of 9:30AM - 10:30AM, 12:30PM - 2:30PM and 3:10PM - 4:30PM  when the exhibit style session takes place
    • You are free to bring collateral & goodies for your table, such as pop-up banners, branded swag & giveaways and information about your company
  • Logo inclusion on:
    • Select PartnerSpace signage

Optional:

  • Grab our attendees’ attention by hosting a fun activation! Stand out from the crowd by sponsoring a memorable activity that attendees will enjoy. Sponsors with activations will be mentioned in push notification that will be sent through the app during the event.

    • Examples include:
      • Bubble Tea stand

      • Bao Station

      • Branded cupcakes

      • Donut wall

      • Juice cart

      • Gelato cart

*Please contact us for approximate costs as pricing differs for each activation. Payment of activation to be made directly from sponsor to vendor.

GOLDEN LINK AWARDS

 A$10,000 (EXCLUSIVE)

Be the official sponsor of the APAC Golden Link Awards! The ceremony takes place during the event and rewards excellence and innovation across our APAC network of advertisers, publishers and agencies. 

What's included:

  • (6) All-inclusive passes to DealMaker Australia
  • Official sponsor of the Golden Link Awards ceremony and bar
  • Company exposure in Golden Link Awards promotion in pre-event email to all attendees
  • Reserved seating in or cocktail table in prime location during show
  • Sponsor mention during executive remarks & at opening of Golden Link Awards
  • Sponsor mention in push notification promoting Golden Link Awards
    • A minimum of 1 push notification that will be sent through the app during the event
  • (1) 6-foot PartnerSpace table with (4) chairs
    • Table to be listed as an available option for sponsor to book meetings at via the networking community during 90 minute session
    • You are free to bring collateral & goodies for your table, such as pop-up banners, branded swag & giveaways and information about your company
  • Logo inclusion on:
    • Digital and printed Golden Link Awards program
    • All Golden Link Award presentation slides during show
    • All Golden Link Awards signage
    • Select PartnerSpace signage
  • (1) Sponsor ad on homepage of event networking community
    • Ad will rotate between select top-tier sponsors
    • On web desktop, the image will be displayed as a vertical banner ad on the right side of the home page and on mobile the image appears as a full screen interstitial ad
  • Sponsor feature promoting sponsor and Golden Link Awards on pre-event email to all registered attendees
  • Sponsor mention on the Rakuten Advertising LinkedIn page

BARISTA CART

 A$7,500 (EXCLUSIVE)

What's included:

  • (4) All-inclusive passes to DealMaker Australia
  • Official sponsor of barista coffee carts
  • (1) 6-foot PartnerSpace table with (4) chairs
    • Table to be listed as an available option for sponsor to book meetings at via the networking community during 90 minute session
    • You are free to bring collateral & goodies for your table, such as pop-up banners, branded swag & giveaways and information about your company
  • Logo inclusion on:
    • Coffee cart signage
    • Coffee cups
    • Napkins
    • Select PartnerSpace signage

BRANDING SPONSOR

 A$1,000 (UNLIMITED)

What's included:

  • (4) All-inclusive passes to DealMaker Australia
  • Logo featured on pre event email
  • Prominent visibility in event app & networking community
    • Includes sponsored storyline on main page of mobile app
    • Dedicated sponsor ad (text only) featured on networking community home page with CTA to sponsor company virtual booth
      • In the event mobile app home page, this listing will instead show a list of company representatives (% of display share)
  • Logo inclusion on sign near event registration desk

Also included:

  • Access to live attendee preview prior to event (company name & title only)
  • 10% off of all additional tickets purchased
  • Logo listing on official event homepage linking back to sponsor company website
  • Event App/Networking Community benefits

Can't find what you’re looking for?

Contact events@rakuten.com to discuss other possible DealMaker Australia sponsorship opportunities.

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