Looking to expand your business, strengthen your brand, and connect directly with decision-makers in the newspaper industry? Join us at the 2026 New England Newspaper Convention & Trade Show, taking place March 13–14, 2026, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
As a Convention partner, you’ll gain meaningful access to publishers, editors, and senior leaders from news organizations across New England through two days of live programming, networking, and celebratory events. Sponsorships offer multiple opportunities to connect with both current and prospective clients in an engaged, professional setting.
We welcome sponsor-driven ideas and are happy to work with vendors to create custom sponsorship packages aligned with your goals. Whether you’re interested in presentation opportunities, hands-on training, thought leadership sessions, or creative activations that address today’s industry challenges, we’re open to collaboration.
This is a premier opportunity to reach executives and staff from hundreds of daily, weekly, specialty, and digital news organizations serving Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont, and to position your company as a trusted partner in the future of local journalism.
Our sponsorship and exhibitor packages offer:
- Thought Leadership: Submit articles for our weekly eBulletin or host webinars for NENPA members in 2026.
- Business Development: Gain exposure through social media shoutouts, banner ads, eBulletin sponsorship, and inclusion in registration materials.
- Year-Round Access: Reach our members year-round through our website and social channels, with opportunities to connect with industry professionals.
CONVENTION HOTEL
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
23 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth, NH, 03801
(603) 430-3033
NENPA Room Block March 13-14, 2026
Rates:
Two queen beds, $169 per night
King rooms,$209 per night
Plus standard hotel taxes and fees. All room rates include a hot breakfast each day. Participants are encouraged to book hotel accommodations early to secure their preferred room type.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities, contact Tara Cleary at t.cleary@nenpa.com or (617) 520-4585. Please use this calendar link to schedule a meeting:
https://calendly.com/nenpa/30-minute-meeting-with-tara
Sponsorship Options
Convention Reception and Hall of Fame Dinner Sponsor, $1,500 (Friday)
First chance to interact with NENPA board members, speakers, and convention attendees at the Convention Welcome Reception and New England Newspaper Hall of Fame Dinner! Deliver a welcome message, a full-page ad in the Hall of Fame program, an exhibitor package, your logo on Hall of Fame promotion materials, and two tickets to attend the dinner!
Presenting Sponsor, $2,000
Maximum exposure! Kick off the convention with a welcome message, introduce the keynote speaker, a full-page ad in the convention program, an exhibitor package, and your logo on Convention promotion ads.
Maximum exposure! Kick off the convention with a welcome message, introduce the keynote speaker, a full-page ad in the convention program, an exhibitor package, and your logo on Convention promotion ads.
Yankee Quill Luncheon Sponsor, $1,500 (Saturday)
Sponsorship of this prestigious luncheon includes a full-page ad in the Yankee Quill program, an exhibitor package, your logo on Yankee Quill promotion ads, and two tickets to attend the luncheon.
Sponsorship of this prestigious luncheon includes a full-page ad in the Yankee Quill program, an exhibitor package, your logo on Yankee Quill promotion ads, and two tickets to attend the luncheon.
Saturday Cocktail Reception, $1,000 (Saturday)
Our largest reception of the year is open to convention attendees, speakers, and guests attending the Awards Banquet. Includes cocktail area signage, two tickets to the Awards Banquet, and a full-page ad in the Convention program.
Our largest reception of the year is open to convention attendees, speakers, and guests attending the Awards Banquet. Includes cocktail area signage, two tickets to the Awards Banquet, and a full-page ad in the Convention program.
Awards Banquet, $3,000 (Saturday)
Welcome the crowd to our largest celebratory gathering, where we reveal the results of the annual New England Better Newspaper Competition. Introduce the emcee, your promotional item at each seat, a full-page ad in the Convention program, an exhibitor package, your logo on promotion ads, official photo booth sponsor, and two tickets to the Awards Banquet!
Welcome the crowd to our largest celebratory gathering, where we reveal the results of the annual New England Better Newspaper Competition. Introduce the emcee, your promotional item at each seat, a full-page ad in the Convention program, an exhibitor package, your logo on promotion ads, official photo booth sponsor, and two tickets to the Awards Banquet!
ADD-ONS
Refreshment Station, $700 each (4 available)
Exclusive sponsor of one of the refreshment stations (morning or afternoon) on Friday or Saturday. Includes area signage and promotional material in the registration bag.
Exclusive sponsor of one of the refreshment stations (morning or afternoon) on Friday or Saturday. Includes area signage and promotional material in the registration bag.
Exhibitor Package $750
Exhibitors Benefits:
• Two exhibitor registrations to the Convention
• Exhibit table on March 13 and 14, 2026
• Invitation to Friday cocktail reception with NENPA board members and convention and Hall of Fame Dinner attendees
• Invitation to Saturday evening cocktail reception
• Inclusion in pre-and post-convention promotion materials
• Event attendee contact information
PRINT ADVERTISING
Lanyards, $1,500
Exclusive sponsorship includes branded lanyards for attendees and a full-page ad in the Convention program.
Promotional Material Distribution, $400
We will distribute your literature or product to all attendees.
Convention Program Ads*
(Program ad specs are 5.5” x 7.5”)
• Back cover ad (exclusive) $500
• Inside front or back full-page ad $350
• Inside full-page ad $300
Yankee Quill and Hall of Fame Program Ads*
(Program ad specs are 5.5” x 7.5”)
• Back cover ad (exclusive) $400
• Inside front or back full-page ad $250
• Inside full-page ad $200
Ad deadline: Monday, March 2, 2026
Promotional material for bags, deadline: Monday, March 2, 2026
*Sponsors are responsible for all ad design.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities, contact Tara Cleary at t.cleary@nenpa.com or (617) 520-4585. Please use this calendar link to schedule a meeting:
https://calendly.com/nenpa/30-minute-meeting-with-tara