Affiliate Program Overview
Affiliate Program Overview
Achieve Your 2021 Goals!
Join the WSTA as an Affiliate for ongoing, targeted exposure to an extensive network of financial technology & business decision-makers.
What Makes the WSTA Different?
The WSTA is a not-for-profit educational & networking association for financial technology & business professionals.
Its only focus is the financial industry and is membership based, bringing together a broad group of thought leaders to discuss various topics in technology on an ongoing basis. This helps spur innovative thinking and creates a close-knit network of professionals to share experiences.
The Affiliate Program provides a targeted marketing package which will keep you on track all year with consistent, meaningful promotions. Explore additional program enhancements based on your company’s goals and budget.
Audience Overview
The WSTA’s audience is comprised of technology and business professionals from some of the nation’s leading financial services firms, including banks, brokerages, hedge funds, and insurance companies.
Financial Industry Technology Pros
Financial Firms Represented
%
Senior-Level (VP & Above)
Here is a sampling of some of the topics WSTA Members are interested in learning about:
AI | Automation | Blockchain | Client Experience | Cloud | Cybersecurity | Data Management | DevOps | Digital Transformation | Emerging Technologies | GRC | Machine Learning | UX
Affiliate Program Benefits
Pro Plan
Maximize reach & exposure- Affiliate Listing | Inclusion on the WSTA’s website & 14 days on the home page
- Educational Article | Hosted on the WSTA site & promoted in 1 issue of Digital News
- Attend Educational Events | Receive 2 comp passes for each Seminar/Panel Discussion and connect with attendees using the Community Chat
- Guest Invite | Invite your financial services clients and prospects to attend WSTA events at no charge
- Content Promotion | Host an educational white paper or video on the WSTA site for 1 month
- Digital Advertising | Host a banner ad on the WSTA site for 1 month
- Social Promotion | Receive mentions & promotions on LinkedIn & Twitter
- Virtual Signage | Included in virtual signage at WSTA events
- Meet Key Board Members | Receive 1 comp pass to the Board & Committee Social
- Event Sponsorship | Receive a Virtual Resource Room & the Attendee List for 1 event
- Program Enhancements | Option to purchase additional benefits throughout membership period
- Discounts | Receive a 20% discount on all additional Advertising
Program Enhancements
Augment your Pro Plan Benefits with these enhancement plans, which can be added when you join or at any point during your Affiliate Membership. Purchase separately at regular price, or together for $15,000!
Relationship Building
Make in-roads at financial firms- Choose 2 senior-level employees to join the WSTA Content Advisory Committee
- Participate in the WSTA’s Annual Content Strategy Session
- Schedule a call with 1 WSTA Board or Committee Member
Thought-Leadership
Reinforce your expertise- Deliver a Seminar Presentation or become a Panelist at 1 event
- Receive all standard event sponsorship benefits, including the Attendee List
- Receive a custom Guest Invitation to invite your clients, contacts & leads
Relationship Building
- Two senior level representatives can participate on the Content Advisory Committee, including conference calls and the annual Strategy Session to discuss technology & business topics that are important to the financial industry now and in the future.
- One phone conversation with a WSTA Board or Committee Member of your choice. Provides an opportunity for your firm to make inroads into a prospective or existing client by meeting with someone senior level at a financial firm that your organization might not have access to on their own.
Thought Leadership
Seminar Presentation Benefits
- 15 minute thought leadership presentation + 5 min for Q&A with Event Moderator
- Access to Seminar Content Review Committee for an expert opinion on presentation direction from financial end users
- Speaker Tech/AV check
- Logo on virtual event signage
- Two complimentary admissions in addition to your Speaker
- Post-Event Lists including Full Attendee List, No Show List, Presentation Attendees & Virtual Resource Room Visitors
- Virtual Resource Room
- 30-day content promotion on WSTA website
- Web, email and social media promotion pre and post-event
- Guest invitation to be offered to clients and prospects in financial services
- Access to post-event recording
- Inclusion in Event Press Release
Panel Discussion Benefits
- One representative provides a 3 minute company introduction & participates in the discussion as a Panelist
- Participation in pre-panel call to develop the questions and direction for the event
- Panelist Tech/AV check
- Logo on virtual event signage
- Two complimentary admissions in addition to your Speaker
- Post-Event Lists including Full Attendee List, No Show List, Presentation Attendees & Virtual Resource Room Visitors
- Virtual Resource Room
- 30-day content promotion on WSTA website
- Web, email and social media promotion pre and post-event
- Guest invitation to be offered to clients and prospects in financial services
- Access to post-event recording
- Inclusion in Event Press Release