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By choosing one or more of these marketing opportunities you are also supporting Alliance initiatives that cultivate excellence in museums and unify those serving in the field.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Advertising </h2> <div class="wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:28% auto"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://bit.ly/3OjkoL9"><img data-recalc-dims="1" fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1658" height="2145" src="https://www.aam-us.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2025_AAM-MediaKit-cover.jpg?w=1658&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C2145px" alt="" class="wp-image-147494 size-full" /></a></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">10 Ways to Connect with Museums <strong>year-round and at the AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo</strong></h4> <p>Reach AAM members year-round, reinforce your brand, and align with content that reaches the largest number of museum professionals of any museum service organization.</p> <p>Dive into the kit for more information on placements, rates, and securing your advertising space. </p> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://bit.ly/3OjkoL9">2025 Advertising Media Kit</a></div> </div> </div></div> <p><strong><em>Museum </em>Magazine </strong>– Have your company featured on the pages of AAM’s award-winning flagship magazine. <em>Museum </em>reaches over 30,000 museums and professionals six times a year. </p> <p><strong>AAM’s website </strong>– The AAM website receives more than 3 million pageviews per year, and focuses on key categories of interest to museums along with dedicated pages for member services. Placement opportunities are available on the <a href="http://aam-us.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">aam-us.org</a> homepage, specific Alliance Blog categories, and more.</p> <p><strong>AAM’s JobHQ</strong> – AAM’s JobHQ is the most visited museum jobs board on the web and averages over 63k visitors per month. Banner opportunities available. </p> <p><strong>Advertorials </strong>– The Alliance blog has an average of 4,000 readers a month and provides the museum community with a place to share stories and insights, in their own voice, reaching thousands of people across the global museum field. </p> <p><strong><em>Aviso</em></strong> – This weekly newsletter is delivered every Tuesday, providing the latest museum industry news and opportunities to over 27,000 of AAM’s museum professional members.  </p> <p><strong><em>Dispatches from the Future of Museums</em></strong> – This weekly newsletter from our Center for the Future of Museums, delivered every Thursday to over 46,000 subscribers, consists of stories highlighting trends that will shape the culture and society of the museum community in the decades ahead. </p> <p><strong>Museum Junction</strong> – With over 70,000 users, our recently redesigned Museum Junction is a popular online discussion forum for museum professionals and serves as a convening place for members of the museum community. </p> <p><strong>AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo</strong> – The AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo is the largest event of its scope and scale, bringing together thousands of museum professionals from across the U.S. and around the world featuring interactive educational sessions, networking events, and a vibrant exhibit hall. Advertising opportunities surrounding the conference include a special MuseumExpo Product Guide in Museum magazine, the Annual Meeting mobile app, AAM Annual Meeting website, and newsletters. </p> <p><strong><em>Exhibition</em></strong> – Showcase your products and services in this bi-annual digital publication dedicated to exhibition theory and practice. Beginning in 2025, <em>Exhibition </em>is accessible to an audience of over 70,000 museum professionals. </p> <p><strong>Museum Marketplace </strong>– The AAM Museum Marketplace directory makes it easy for museum professionals to learn about your products and services and connect with you. Banner advertisements are available. </p> <p>Bookings can be made by contacting <a href="mailto:aamad@adboomadvertising.com">aamad@adboomadvertising.com</a>.</p> <div style="height:60px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="annual-meeting">Exhibit, Sponsor, or Advertise at AAM 2025</h2> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33%"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://annualmeeting.aam-us.org/prospective-exhibitors/"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" width="5000" height="6250" src="https://www.aam-us.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Instagram_v1_03.jpg?w=5000&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C6250px" alt="" class="wp-image-147495" /></a></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%"> <p>The <a href="https://annualmeeting.aam-us.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo</a> is the largest gathering of museum professionals in the world, with 5,000 attendees from the U.S. and more than 50 countries.</p> <p>Receive unique exposure to museum leaders and excellent networking opportunities. </p> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://annualmeeting.aam-us.org/prospective-exhibitors/">Exhibit, Sponsor, or Advertise</a></div> </div> <p>In 2023, we began releasing a new <strong>Product Preview Guide</strong> annually in the May/June issue of <em>Museum</em>, featuring advertisers and exhibitors. See the <a href="https://www.aam-us.org/programs/publications/museum-magazine/2024-may-june-preview/">2024 May/June issue and Product Guide</a>. </p> <p>To sign up for the Product Guide in 2025, contact <a href="mailto:aamad@adboomadvertising.com">aamad@adboomadvertising.com</a>.</p> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="mailto:aamad@adboomadvertising.com">Inquire about being in the Product Guide!</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <p>Come ready to explore, learn, and be transformed on May 6-9, 2025 in sunny Los Angeles. Exploring the theme of <strong>Museums & Trust</strong>, there will be engaging sessions and workshops, a MuseumExpo packed with suppliers, networking lunches, and evening parties at local museums.</p> <div style="height:60px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="museums-advocacy-day">Speak Up for Museums – Support Museums Advocacy Day</h2> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33%"> <figure class="wp-block-image"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" width="1200" height="675" src="https://www.aam-us.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/mad-support-page.png?w=1200&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C675px" alt="" class="wp-image-145931" /></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%"> <p>Bring your enthusiasm to the field’s annual <a href="https://www.aam-us.org/programs/museums-advocacy-day/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Museums Advocacy Day</a> on Capitol Hill, where hundreds of advocates gather in person to bring a unified message to Congress about why museums are essential and the need for funding. Join us in Arlington, VA & Washington, DC in February 2025! </p> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-button is-style-fill"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://www.aam-us.org/programs/museums-advocacy-day/become-an-organizational-supporter/">Become an Organizational Supporter</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <p><em>Breakfast and lunch sponsorships available. </em>View the list of <a href="https://www.aam-us.org/programs/museums-advocacy-day/2025-supporters/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2025 Supporters</a>.</p> <div style="height:60px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="trendswatch">Sponsor and Advertise in the annual <em>TrendsWatch</em> Report</h2> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33%"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="1500" src="https://www.aam-us.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/for-web-with-sponsor-logos.png?w=1200&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C1500px" alt="" class="wp-image-147510" /></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%"> <p>Promote your brand with an eye to the future by sponsoring or advertising in <em>TrendsWatch, </em>the Alliance’s annual forecasting report and guide produced by the <a href="https://www.aam-us.org/programs/center-for-the-future-of-museums/">Center for the Future of Museums.</a></p> <p>Now published even more widely in the January/February issue of <em>Museum</em> magazine, <a href="https://www.aam-us.org/programs/center-for-the-future-of-museums/trendswatch-building-the-post-pandemic-world-2023/">TrendsWatch</a> includes an advertising section and sponsor recognition.</p> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://bit.ly/3OjkoL9">Sponsor TrendsWatch – Media Kit</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div style="height:13px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="marketplace">Museum Marketplace – sign up for a listing and advertise</h2> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33%"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="521" height="521" src="https://www.aam-us.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Museum-Marketplace-250x250-ad-v2.png?w=521&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C521px" alt="Branding for museummarketplace.com" class="wp-image-130237" /></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%"> <p>Engage more museums and industry partners with a listing in the go-to directory for the museum field. <a href="https://www.museummarketplace.com/">Museum Marketplace</a> offers more than 50 categories of museum-related products and services. </p> <p>Listings are available at the Basic or Enhanced level, and automatically renew annually. </p> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-button is-style-fill"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://www.museummarketplace.com/">List Your Company</a></div> <div class="wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://bit.ly/3OjkoL9">Advertising – Media Kit</a></div> </div> <p>New Industry Members receive a special offer—<a href="#industry-membership">learn more</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div style="height:60px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="job-hq">JobHQ – post your job openings and advertise</h2> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:35%"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://aam-us-jobs.careerwebsite.com/"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="471" height="312" src="https://www.aam-us.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/JobHQ_cropped.jpg?w=471&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C312px" alt="Job HQ - looking for qualified candidates? Post a job!" class="wp-image-135973" /></a></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%"> <p>Looking to recruit candidates for your job openings? <a href="https://aam-us-jobs.careerwebsite.com/">JobHQ</a> is the most visited museum jobs board on the web, where you can post jobs and gain more visibility for your company in front of hiring managers and job seekers with advertising placements.</p> <p>JobHQ is free for job seekers. AAM Members receive a discount on job postings.</p> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://aam-us-jobs.careerwebsite.com/">List on JobHQ</a></div> <div class="wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://bit.ly/3OjkoL9">Advertise on JobHQ – Media Kit</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div style="height:60px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="mailing-list"><strong>AAM Member Mailing List – reach our members directly</strong></h2> <p>View the <a href="https://www.infocusmarketing.com/lists/American-Alliance-of-Museums-AAM-Member-Mailing-List" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data card</a> for counts and list rental pricing. To place an order contact 800-708-5478 or <a href="mailto:sales@infocusmarketing.com">sales@infocusmarketing.com</a>.</p> <div style="height:60px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="industry-membership"><strong>Industry Membership – enjoy discounts, access, and field-wide updates</strong></h2> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:35%"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="4625" height="3292" src="https://www.aam-us.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/AAM_22_MH_12720-cropped-for-Ind-Memb-page.jpg?w=4625&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C3292px" alt="" class="wp-image-130053" style="width:265px;height:auto" /></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%"> <p>Become an <a href="https://www.aam-us.org/programs/membership/industry-membership/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Industry Member</a> and stay informed with two individual professional memberships, plus discounts on exhibiting, advertising, mailing list rentals, <a href="https://aam-us-jobs.careerwebsite.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">JobHQ</a>, event registration, and more. Enjoy complimentary subscriptions to <em>Museum</em> magazine and the weekly communications, <em>Aviso</em> and <em>Dispatches from the Future of Museums</em>.</p> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Special offer for new Industry Members: </h4> <p>Get a <strong>free</strong> Basic listing in <a href="https://www.museummarketplace.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Museum Marketplace</a> or 25% discount on an Enhanced listing for one year.</p> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://www.aam-us.org/programs/membership/industry-membership/">Become a member</a></div> <div class="wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://www.aam-us.org/programs/membership/industry-membership/current-industry-members/">List of Industry Members</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div style="height:25px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <div class="wp-block-aam-us-callout"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Get in touch!</h2> <p>Interested in these marketing opportunities? Have a new product or service to promote? </p> <p>Contact <a href="mailto:CorporatePartnerships@aam-us.org"><strong>CorporatePartnerships@aam-us.org</strong></a> about developing a marketing plan.</p> </div> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="other">Other ways to engage with museums</h2> <p>Join the conversation with over 70,000 museum professionals on our <strong>new</strong> platform for <a href="https://community.aam-us.org/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Museum Junction</a>, the museum community space for sharing information and ideas.</p> <p>Submit a session proposal, attend the <a href="https://annualmeeting.aam-us.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo</a>, and network at conference events. <em>For AAM 2025, the call for proposals closed on November 8.</em></p> <p>Share your expertise as a thought leader on the Alliance Blog, in <em>Museum</em> magazine, and through the AAM Press. <a href="https://www.aam-us.org/programs/about-aam/editorial-guidelines/">Submit your story ideas</a>. You can also promote your solutions with <a href="https://www.aam-us.org/programs/about-aam/advertise-with-us/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">advertorials</a> on the Blog and in <em>Museum</em>.</p> <p>Source new perspectives and ideas by <a href="https://www.aam-us.org/programs/manage-your-career/build-your-network/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">getting involved</a> and enjoy making connections and learning from each other.</p> <p>Connect with museum professionals from the Americas and beyond at the biannual <a href="https://www.aam-us.org/programs/about-aam/conference-of-the-americas/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Conference of the Americas</a>. It was most recently held on November 20-22, 2019, in Oaxaca, Mexico. 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