2026 Annual Convention
Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available
THE MUST-ATTEND MEDIA EVENT IN OKLAHOMA
OPA's Annual Convention is the only event that gathers a majority of Oklahoma’s print and digital media decision makers and news reporters. We invite you to join us as a sponsor or vendor for the 2026
Convention to market your services and products to the state’s largest audience of almost 300 news media professionals. Please take a few minutes to review the variety of opportunities available and let us know which works best for you.
The convention brings together newspaper and news media leadership from across the state for two days of fun, idea sharing, community building, educational training and awards recognition.
- June 5-6
- Norman Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center, 30 minutes south of Oklahoma City
- A small selection of Vendor Tables (Exhibitors) are also available.
DEADLINE: Reserve your sponsorship by March 16, 2026, to be included in the preliminary convention program mailed to all publishers of print and online media members.
CONTACT: Lisa Sutliff, Member Services Director, Lsutliff@okpress.com or (405) 499-0040.
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Reserve your sponsorship or vendor table!
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| LEVEL 1 SPONSOR $7,000 |
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Benefits:
- FOUR Convention Registrations
- 3-Minute Introduction/presentation during
sponsored event
- OPA Membership Directory, which features the news email, publisher/GM's email, and mailing addresses for 160 daily and weekly print and online media
- Attendee Contact List
- Business description, logo and link to your website on the OPA convention webpage, okpress.com/convention
- Name/logo in preliminary convention program mailed to all members
- Name/logo in multiple promotional emails distributed to leadership at all 200 member publications
- Name/logo in final program distributed to 300+ attendees at convention
- Name/logo on signage and in slideshow at event
- Verbal recognition during the convention
- Name/logo in a "Thank You" ad in the keepsake Awards Program
- Name/logo in a "Thank You" ad in OPA's monthly newsletter, The Oklahoma Publisher, which is distributed to leadership at all 200 member publications.
Opportunities Available:
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| LEVEL 2 SPONSOR $3,500 |
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Benefits:
- TWO Convention Registrations
- 3-Minute Introduction/presentation during
sponsored event
- OPA Membership Directory, which features the news email, publisher/GM's email, and mailing addresses for 160 daily and weekly print and online media
- Attendee Contact List
- Business description, logo and link to your website on the OPA convention webpage, okpress.com/convention
- Name/logo in preliminary convention program mailed to all members
- Name/logo in multiple promotional emails distributed to leadership at all 200 member publications
- Name/logo in final program distributed to 300+ attendees at convention
- Name/logo on signage and in slideshow at event
- Verbal recognition during the convention
- Name/logo in a "Thank You" ad in the keepsake Awards Program
- Name/logo in a "Thank You" ad in OPA's monthly newsletter, The Oklahoma Publisher, which is distributed to leadership at all 200 member publications.
Opportunities Available:
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| LEVEL 3 SPONSOR $2,500 |
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Benefits:
- TWO Convention Registrations
- OPA Membership Directory, which features the news email, publisher/GM's email, and mailing addresses for about 160 daily and weekly print and online media
- Attendee Contact List
- Business description, logo and link to your website on the OPA convention webpage, okpress.com/convention
- Name/logo in preliminary convention program mailed to all members
- Name/logo in multiple promotional emails distributed to leadership at all 200 member publications
- Name/logo in final program distributed to 300+ attendees at convention
- Name/logo on signage and in slideshow at event
- Verbal recognition during the convention
- Name/logo in a "Thank You" ad in the keepsake Awards Program
- Name/logo in a "Thank You" ad in OPA's monthly newsletter, The Oklahoma Publisher, which is distributed to leadership at all 200 member publications.
Opportunities Available:
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| LEVEL 4 SPONSOR $1,500 |
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Benefits:
- One Convention Registration
- Business description, logo and link to your website on the OPA convention webpage, okpress.com/convention
- Name/logo in preliminary convention program mailed to all members
- Name/logo in multiple promotional emails distributed to leadership at all 200 member publications
- Name/logo in final program distributed to 300+ attendees at convention
- Name/logo on signage and in slideshow at event
- Verbal recognition during the convention
- Name/logo in a "Thank You" ad in the keepsake Awards Program
- Name/logo in a "Thank You" ad in OPA's monthly newsletter, The Oklahoma Publisher, which is distributed to leadership at all 200 member publications.
Opportunities Available:
- Hospitality Suite/Drinks on Friday
- Hospitality Suite/Drinks on Saturday
- Welcome Reception Beverages/Bar
- Welcome Reception Hors' doeuvres
- Refreshment Breaks
Other Opportunities Available:
- Portrait Studio for headshots............... $1,000
- Lanyards................................................. $600
RESERVE THIS SPONSORSHIP
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| VENDOR TABLE $500 |
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Benefits:
- Showcase your service or product to
newspaper & online news media decision makers
- One 6' x 30" table, draped and skirted, and two chairs
- ONE Convention Registration (valued at $200)
- Your business description and website link on the OPA Convention webpage
- Attendee contact list provided via email approximately one week before event
Reserve by April 10, 2026!
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Your company may propose other sponsorship ideas not already provided for consideration by OPA. Please contact us below to discuss options.
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We are eager to discuss partnering with you as a sponsor and/or vendor. Please submit your info below and we'll contact you soon!
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