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DATES: Nov. 5–7, 2026
LOCATION: The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center

Presented by Associated Collegiate Press and College Media Association, the convention features sessions, speakers, critiques and contests across print, broadcast, audio and digital media.

The fall convention is headed to Kansas City, bringing together more than 1,000 students, advisers and media professionals from across the country for four days of learning, connection and collaboration.

Even better, it’s an on-site opportunity for you to reach decisionmakers in collegiate media, students seeking internship opportunites, and students interested in a master’s degree in journalism or communications.

• Ideal for companies with goods and services for student media groups.
• Perfect for educational institutions pursuing prospective graduate students.
• Optimal for organizations seeking to connect with student journalists.

About ACP
The Associated Collegiate Press, part of the National Scholastic Press Association, offers journalism education to more than 700 member publications globally. Since 1921, ACP has recognized, educated and connected collegiate journalists and their advisers.

About CMA
The College Media Association represents student media and their advisers, providing education, reserach and resources. Established in 1954, CMA has more than 600 members who advise collegiate media outlets, including newspapers, yearbooks, magazines and broadcast media across the U.S.

Support collegiate journalism and expand your reach with additional exposure. Please review the specifications and deadlines below.

Exhibit Tables

Exhibit Table | $900
One exhibit table and two chairs in the Exhibit Hall.

Nonprofit Exhibit Table | $700
One exhibit table and two chairs in the Exhibit Hall. Must be a registered 501(c)(3) organization or a nonprofit college/university.

Advertising & Promotion Options

Attendee Registration Packet Insert | $800

Adviser Email List | $800
Digital file of adviser contact information (name, email, school) following the conclusion of the conference. List to be provided by March 11, 2026.

Mobile App Banner Ad | $800

Preconference or Post-Conference Email eBlast | $800
Select to have your custom message sent to all registered attendees prior to or following the conclusion of the conference. View a sample eBlast.

Programming

Sponsor Session / $750
One 50-minute promotional session, including listing in the conference app as a sponsored session.

To become a sponsor or exhibitor, download the Sponsor & Exhibitor Agreement. The fillable PDF also allows you to designate your preferred exhibit table location. Requested table location is not guaranteed and is prioritized based on the date of agreement submission and requested Exhibit Hall configuration. For currently available table locations, please download the Exhibit Hall Map. Agreement Deadline: Oct. 5, 2026.

Logo Submission

Submit your organization’s logo graphic file for promotional use.
Deadline: With your completed Sponsors & Exhibitor Agreement
Specifications:

• • Format: AI (Adobe Illustrator) or original EPS
  • Color Mode: RGB

Digital Ads

Sponsor-specific Email eBlast
Deadline: Feb. 16, 2026
Specifications: Submit eBlast materials by downloading and completing the ACP Spring 2026 eBlast Form. Alternatively, content created as a complete graphic may be submitted.

Mobile App Banner Ad
Deadline: Feb. 16, 2026
Specifications: When creating the banner ad, follow these specifications: 

• • Color Mode: RGB
  • Format: JPG
  • Size: The width-to-height aspect ratio is 6:1. 800 pixels (width) x 133 pixel (height) 

Registration Packet Insert

Deadline: Insert must be received by March 2, 2026.
Quantity: 800
Ship directly to:

ACP Conference-Bag Stuffing-Jon Erickson
ACP Journalism Conference, March 5
Hyatt Regency San Francisco/Embarcadero
5 Embarcadero Center
San Francisco, CA 94111

Hotel Information

The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center
1 East Pershing Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64108

Flat room rate $262 (inclusive of all fees, taxes). Rooms are subject to availability and muist be booked before October 20, 2026 to receive this rate. Book here (coming soon).

1. To sponsor or exhibit at the conference, complete the Sponsor & Exhibitor Agreement. Submit it to ACP along with your payment. Prepayment is required to hold your sponsorship/exhibit space. Unless otherwise arranged, fees for all sponsors and exhibitors should be paid to ACP.

2. Exhibit space is assigned according to sponsorship level and the date an agreement is received by ACP. Exhibitors at equal sponsorship levels will alternate exhibit space preference with other equal level sponsors. Exhibitors can have the same sponsorship as the previous conference, but if another company is interested in that sponsorship, it cannot be held for more than two consecutive conferences. ACP reserve the right to make and/or change exhibit table locations at any time as deem necessary.

3. Location of exhibit space is determined at the discretion of ACP and the hotel. Exhibits must be available for viewing by conference delegates at the official start time of The Hub (exhibit hall).

4. Exhibit tables must comply with the ACP display guidelines and The Hub rules and regulations. ACP shall have the full discretion and authority in the placing, arrangement and appearance of all items to be displayed within The Hub by exhibitors. Displays that impede the line of sight for other exhibit tables will not be allowed. Materials, such a banners, may be displayed behind the exhibit table when space is available and directly in front of the table. Materials may not be place to the sides of the exhibit table.

5. Exhibit table fees include one skirted table with two chairs, name badges and conference registration fees for up to two individuals from your organization. Name badges are contingent upon exhibitor and the exhibitor team registering for the conference on the official conference website. Only official name badges from ACP are allowed to be used. Additional delegates from your organization should register for the conference.

6. All arrangements for internet and electrical power must be made directly with third party providers, whose contact information will be provided to you.

7. ACP assumes no responsibility for expenses incurred for exhibitor material shipping or handling, electrical, telephone, equipment or other utility hookups and usage.

8. If there will be any third-party deliveries outside the designated The Hub (exhibit hall) service, you must notify ACP 30 days prior to the conference start date.

9. Materials for exhibit tables may be shipped directly to the hotel in advance of the conference. Complete shipping information will be provided to you. Storage and handling fees will be accessed by the hotel or its agent directly to the exhibitor.

10. Each exhibit space should be used to display materials for only the organization who signed the contract; it is not acceptable to let other groups “show from” or “share” your exhibit table. If you would like to be located near another exhibitor, please let us know before we assign the table numbers, and we will do our best to accommodate all such requests.

11. ACP/CMA will take reasonable precautions, including the hiring of security guards, to ensure the area provided for exhibits is secured during non-exhibiting hours. However, ACP/CMA assumes no liability for damage, loss or theft of any property owned by the exhibitor or its agents. By authorizing this contract with a signature, the exhibitor hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless ACP, CMA, their officers, directors, employees and agents for any and all claims arising out of such damage.

12. Exhibitors and giveaways must be distributed from, and confined to, the exhibit table space. Exhibitors cannot occupy the aisles, block adjacent tables or distribute materials outside of their assigned space. Each exhibitor has the right to conduct business at their table without interference from others. Noise and smells must be kept to a minimum. No exhibitor may sell anything at their booth nor distribute materials which are potentially harmful to the delegates or the facility (i.e., flying disks, stickers, gum). Please contact ACP if you plan on sampling any food products. The playing of music as part of your table is prohibited.

13. To receive sponsorship benefits, exhibitors must meet the submission deadlines for advertising and exhibiting. To be included conference materials, advertising art must be received at ACP by the deadline listed on the contract.

14. No exhibitor shall sponsor an educational program during the conference without 30 days advance notification to ACP officials. No exhibitor shall be host for a reception, hospitality suite or social function during the hours of an official ACP/CMA function at which advisers are present. Exhibitors must notify ACP officials no later than 21 days before the conference if a reception or program is to be held when there is no official ACP conference program. ACP supports the right of exhibitors to sponsor private, invitation-only events.

College Media Association Anti-Harassment Policy

Adopted July 10, 2019

College Media Association strives to be a safe and welcoming organization. Harassment of any kind is not acceptable in our online communications platforms or at our events. To the best of our ability, we intend to eliminate inappropriate conduct from our organization. We are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all members and event participants, regardless of actual or perceived gender, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, background, religion or political affiliation, and other forms of diversity and identity as this definition continues to evolve.

This policy applies to all CMA members and event participants, including speakers, staff, volunteers, attendees, and others affiliated in any with CMA events and activities, as well as and others affiliated in any manner with activities. This policy extends to events co-sponsored by CMA and Associated Collegiate Press; conference and event participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference or event at the discretion of CMA and ACP leadership.

Expected behavior

• Abide by the norms of professional respect that are necessary to promote the conditions for free academic interchange.
• Be collaborative.
• Communicate views to others in a fair and constructive manner.
• Value and support the fact that the student media community is diverse in all manners.
• Respect the rights and dignity of others, regardless of our differences and different perspectives.

Unacceptable behavior

• Physical assault (including unwelcome touching or groping).
• Real or implied threat of physical harm.
• Persistent and unwelcome solicitation of emotional or physical intimacy.
• Intimidating, harassing, abusive, derogatory, or demeaning speech or actions.