Annual Meeting Advertising & Sponsorship
MESA’s annual meeting is the single largest gathering of experts on the Middle East. These are scholars who have been in the field, studied the people, and know the ins and outs and all the complexities of the region. They assemble each year to share their research and plan future collaborations, and you could have their undivided attention!
If your target audience is Middle East studies academics, you do not want to miss the opportunity to advertise, sponsor, and exhibit at MESA 2025. Take advantage of these advertising opportunities to make your company stand out. Questions should be directed to [email protected].
If you are also instered in advertising in the Review of Middle East Studies (RoMES) and the Issues in Middle East Studies (IMES), click here.
Advertising Insertion Order Form
Annual Meeting Printed Program Advertising
Advertisements are solicited for the association’s 59th annual meeting program, which will be distributed to registered attendees in print at the annual meeting, November 22-25, 2025. Attendance is predicted to be around 2,000 people. For the 2025 meeting, the deadline for the Advertising Insertion Order Form is September 1 with camera-ready copy due September 15.
Display Advertising Rates
| Size | Dimension | Cost |
| Half page-Vertical | 3.5" wide x 9.5" high | $600 |
| Half page-Horizontal | 7.5" wide x 4.5" high | $600 |
| Full Page | 7.5" wide x 9.5" high | $1,000 |
| Inside Back Cover | 8.5" wide by 11.5" high | $2,200 |
| Can bleed on four sides | ||
| Back Cover | 8.5" wide by 11.5" high | $3,000 |
| Can bleed on four sides |
Additional Advertising Opportunities
Annual Meeting Mobile App Banner Ads = $1,000
Placing a banner ad on MESA's Mobile App (limited number available) is another way to get noticed at the Annual Meeting. Specs: 600 x 110 pixels @ 72 dpi; includes the url you want linked to your banner ad.
Promotional Items at Annual Meeting
Single-page flyer, pen, magnet, bookmark, coupon, etc. to be included with registration materials. Insertion orders due October 1. Please contact us at [email protected] if you are interested in this option. Fee does not include promotional item.
Sponsorship Opportunities
MESA’s annual meeting is the single largest gathering of experts on the Middle East. These are scholars who have been in the field, studied the people, and know the ins and outs and all the complexities of the region. They assemble each year to share their research and plan future collaborations, and you could have their undivided attention! If your target audience is Middle East studies academics, you do not want to miss the opportunity at MESA. Take advantage of these new opportunities.
Click here for the SPONSORSHIP FORM.
Gold Level (more than a $4,500 value) = $3,000
- Priority booth selection at book exhibit (before the booth lottery held May 25)
- Full-page ad in printed program ($1,000 value)
- Logo on conference canvas tote bag ($1,000 value)
- Banner ad on MESA annual meeting mobile app ($1,000 value)
- Individualized push notification from MESA annual meeting mobile app ($150 value)
- One paragraph promotional blurb to be included in email reminder sent to registered participants one week prior to conference ($300 value)
- Listing on annual meeting sponsorship page with link to webpage of your choosing ($300 value)
- Individualized social media post on Twitter and Instagram prior to conference ($300 value)
- Special sponsorship recognition on conference signage
- Add-on: Coffee Break discount $4,000
Silver Level (more than a $2,500 value) = $1,500
- Full-page ad in printed conference program ($1,000 value)
- Banner ad on MESA annual meeting mobile app ($1,000 value)
- Individualized push notification from MESA meeting conference mobile app ($150 value)
- Listing on annual meeting sponsorship page with link to webpage of your choosing ($200 value)
- Group social media post on Twitter and Instagram prior to conference ($150 value)
- Special sponsorship recognition on conference signage
- Add-on: Coffee Break discount $4,000
Bronze Level (more than a $1,500 value) = $750
- Half-page ad in program book ($600 value)
- Listing on annual meeting sponsorship page with link to webpage of your choosing ($100 value)
- Group social media post on Twitter prior to conference ($150 value)
- Individualized push notification from MESA meeting conference mobile app ($150 value)
- Special sponsorship recognition on conference signage
Coffee Break = $5,000
Sponsor a 1/2 hour coffee break to be held in the book exhibit during one of these session breaks:
Friday, November 3 - 10:30-11:00 am
Friday, November 3 - 3:30-4:00 pm
Saturday, November 4 - 10:30-11:00 am
Saturday, November 4 - 3:30-4:00 pm
Includes
• Welcome sign at entrance during coffee break
• Five minute promotional pitch during coffee break
• Logo on conference tote bag or full-page ad in printed conference program ($1,000 value)
• Group social media post on Twitter and Instagram prior to conference ($150 value)
• Special sponsorship recognition on conference signage
We welcome co-sponsors of a coffee break as well. To arrange for this, contact the MESA secretariat at [email protected]
Logo on Conference Tote Bag = $1,000
Conference attendees will be given a quality cotton tote bag highlighting the MESA 2022 Annual Meeting logo on one side and the logos of sponsors on the flip side.
Renting a Mailing List
MESA “rents” its member mailing list for a one-time use. The list is provided as a Microsoft Excel file. MESA can isolate the membership database to target members in a particular discipline and/or area of focus and/or geographical area. For further information and pricing, please download the mailing list request form. Questions may be directed to Sara Palmer at [email protected].
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