NEA Center for Communications
Day Sponsor
Led by NEA Senior Director Ramona Oliver, NEA’s Center for Communications works to build robust national communications and a strong connection to engage and support the state communications network. The Center has
created a comprehensive communications plan and worked to move the dial on perceptions of the Association and public education.
The Center’s disciplinary units include:
- Publications & Editorial
- Media Strategy
- Digital Engagement
- Strategic Intelligence
- Creative Services Integrated Communications.
M&R Strategic Solutions
Day Sponsor
Since 1991, M+R has been an active leader in many of the biggest movements, breakthroughs, and victories on behalf of people and the planet. Our founders are organizers at heart, and this grassroots spirit still guides our work today as we use online marketing, PR, and social media to engage the masses and raise money + raise hell for causes we believe in.
We’re proud to have taken on big fights against Big Tobacco and Big Oil and led the campaigns that passed NYC’s landmark smoke-free law and blocked the Keystone XL Pipeline. And we’ve mobilized millions of people and raised nearly a billion dollars to help visionary nonprofits fighting for marriage equality, justice reform, reproductive rights, immigration, housing, Darfur, indigenous rights, and livable wages. www.mrss.com
re:power
Training Sponsor
re:power offers training and strategic support to BIPOC leaders and community organizations across the progressive ecosystem, focusing on movements, technology, civic engagement, governance, and women of color leadership. Since 2003, re:power has supported thousands of candidates, elected officials, campaign managers, and community organizers from across the country through training, coaching, facilitation, campaigning, and capacity building. To learn more about re:power’s work to build transformative political power please visit repower.org.
14 Oranges
Platinum Sponsor
14 Oranges is a leader in application development. Since 2009, we have helped organizations large and small achieve success with their development needs. Founded as a group of experts from various disciplines—managers, engineers, developers, designers, and graphic artists—we operate 14 Oranges as a highly distributed company with a flexible and nimble approach to web and mobile app development. We offer full end-to-end solutions, including mobile, web, back-end, and app interface design, to companies of all sizes: from small businesses to large enterprises. www.14oranges.com
California Offset Printers, Inc.
Platinum Sponsor
We specialize in small to medium run catalogs, event guides, direct mail, brochures and much more. We also feature in-house Premedia, Press, Bindery, Mailing and Distribution services. We specialize in helping publishers, catalog and commercial clients whose needs range from 10,000 to 250,000 standard custom products and formats. Our all-inclusive manufacturing facility and newest technology combines “big printer” operations with personalized, small printer flexibility and hands-on service. Now, with the introduction of the Prinergy workflow, we complete the technological leap, offering our clients the ability to calibrate their computers and utilize online proofing capabilities. www.copprints.com
Convergence
Platinum Sponsor
In the digital age, communication silos are breaking down. Online and offline media are hyper-targeted to finely selected audiences. The difference between social media and paid media is increasingly obscured. Winning is about surrounding your targets wherever they are and delivering repeated, persuasive and personalized messages that move them to action.
Candidates for public office and leaders of advocacy and constituent outreach efforts need to master the converging nature of targeted communications. That’s what we’ve done for over 15 years in the political and public affairs arena. From traditional paid media to direct mail to hyper-targeted digital media, we’ve integrated multimedia communications strategies designed with one goal — winning for our clients.
Converge. Think, plan, create, execute — win. www.convergencetargeted.com
NTA Life Management Inc.
Platinum Sponsor
NTA Life is dedicated to Protecting the Heart of Our Community. That means we’re focused on serving the very people that serve our communities: educators, emergency responders, and government employees. Our products and services are tailored to fit the needs of these professionals. www.ntalife.com
Access
Gold Sponsor
With so many causes, products, and advertisements competing for money and attention these days, it takes more to acquire, keep and engage the members of your association. Though they may value your organization, members facing a difficult economy are looking for tangible value.
That’s where Access professional association benefits come in. Our exclusive association discount programs help your members save hundreds of dollars on the purchases they make every day, as well as big-ticket purchases like vacations and other luxury items. Your members can instantly find themselves saving enough to offset the costs of their dues, making retention a virtual certainty, even in hard times. www.accessdevelopment.com/member-benefits-programs
AL Media
Gold Sponsor
We are in this line of work to protect progressive values and to win. 
With smart strategy and award-winning creatives, we’ve managed successful campaigns at every level, launching the careers of first-time candidates and re-electing distinguished public servants with challenging races. www.almediastrategy.com
Bulletin by Appean Group
Gold Sponsor
Developed in concert with the Colorado Education Association, Bulletin is a turnkey solution that enables you to launch a custom-branded member communications app specifically designed to serve the unique communications needs of state affiliates.
With Bulletin, forge a closer connection to your members than you’ve ever had before. For your members, Bulletin offers always-on access to all the news, resources, and events that their membership provides in a single location. For you, Bulletin delivers a first point of contact, a reliable way of reaching your members, and a tangible benefit of membership. www.getbulletinapp.com
Bayard Printing Group
Gold Sponsor
Bayard produces quality commercial printing by way of high-volume heat-set web printing, mid to high volume sheetfed offset printing and short-run on-demand digital printing. Bayard is also direct mail and fulfillment specialists, processing over 45 million pieces of direct mail a year through our in-house US Postal Service Substation. Bayard has the capabilities to get both high-volume and short-run mailings out fast, efficiently, accurately and economically. So whether you need to saturate entire regions or micro-target areas as small as a single neighborhood Bayard has the solution. Bayard also offers extensive in-house private label web-to-print management and distribution solutions and integrated print/web marketing. Bayard’s online services focus around making print easier, faster and more economical and integrating print/web marketing for clients. www.bayardprinting.com
Eye Contact Media
Gold Sponsor
Eye-catching creative makes execution more efficient. We can help you design appealing, memorable messaging to activate audiences and illuminate issues. www.eyecontactmedia.com
Dignity Apparel
Silver Sponsor
Dignity Apparel is a brand built for hard-working union members, by union members, with an emphasis on style, comfort and quality! Dignity Apparel is exclusively union-made with 100% American-made materials. Our employees are proud union members of IUPAT DC 81, Local 246. www.dignityapparel.com
The NEA Foundation
Silver Sponsor
The NEA Foundation is a national nonprofit and philanthropic organization whose mission is to work in partnership with others to promote the absolute best in public education. We believe that the most innovative and effective policies and strategies emanate from educators engaged in authentic partnership with policymakers, students, parents, and others who are committed to educational equity, excellence, and opportunity. Through the transformative power of these partnerships, we believe we can improve both students’ and communities’ educational experiences. www.neafoundation.org
NEA Member Benefits Corporation
Silver Sponsor
For more than half a century, NEA Member Benefits has helped enhance the lives of NEA members and their families through advocacy, service and information. We work with each and every member to find the best solutions to meet their needs. We strive to help all members increase their economic security through financial services, insurance programs and investment advice. We want to maximize members’ hard-earned dollars through consumer discounts and special travel and leisure offers. We also offer resources designed to help educators in the classroom—from professional development services to discounts on instructional materials. At NEA Member Benefits, we take pride in being advocates for members and providing them valuable and trustworthy service — every step of the way. www.neamb.com
New Media Firm
Silver Sponsor
The New Media Firm is a full-service political media consulting and advertising agency specializing in the integration of television, radio and new media for Democratic candidates and progressive organizations. www.thenewmediafirm.com
Schiele
Silver Sponsor
Schiele Group is your premier printer servicing the entire US. From poster, banner and card printing to event signage, color-matching and union printing, we are your one-stop for your brand’s needs! For the past 70+ years, Schiele is known for large format printing, event signage, web printing, sheet-fed printing, die-cut printing and any other print needs! www.theschielegroup.com
Unanimous
Silver Sponsor
UNANIMOUS is a full-service branding agency based in the heart of the Midwest — Lincoln, Nebraska. We have partnered with clients to develop strong brand alignment through strategic marketing, creative design, engaging websites, and compelling video projects of all sizes and scopes. UNANIMOUS is known for collaborative partnerships and works with a variety of clients nationwide. Our agency prides itself on rhyme, reason, and results. www.beunanimous.com
Threshold Group
Silver Sponsor
Threshold Group is a full-service consulting firm specializing in advertising, fundraising, and public affairs. We work closely with political candidates, political action committees, non-profits, foundations, businesses, and labor and advocacy organizations to help our clients achieve their goals. Our relationships are built on trust, earned through hard work, and maintained through the consistent and reliable service we provide. Join us! www.thresholdgrp.com
State Education Association Communicators 