50th Anniversary Celebration
February 21, 2019, The Garden Theater Detroit
Detroit Public TV will honor American Black Journal’s 50th Anniversary with a live stage event, featuring music, spoken word performances, former hosts and guests and a conversation with today’s emerging black leaders. The 90-minute celebration will be capped off with a keynote conversation between American Black Journal’s Pulitzer Prize-winning host, Stephen Henderson, and Christy Coleman, the CEO of the American Civil War Museum in Richmond, Virginia.
The American Black Journal 50th Anniversary Primetime Special broadcast will premiere March 6, 2019, 7:00pm ET on Detroit Public TV. Contact Jamie Westrick to help support American Black Journal or to learn more about the sponsorships. Thank you to Masco our presenting sponsor.
Jamie Westrick
Senior Vice President, Development
248-305-3784
jwestrick@dptv.org
Stephen Danowski
Director, Business Development
248-305-3784
sdanowski@dptv.org
Become a Sponsor
Host Committee
Geaneen Arends, Co-Chair | Butzel Long
Larry Alexander | Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
Sandy Baruah | Detroit Regional Chamber
Lynette Dowler | DTE Energy Foundation
Ed Egnatios | W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Warren Evans | Wayne County
Aaron Foley | City of Detroit
Linda and Rod Gillum | Oakland University
Kelly Greene | Morgan Stanley
Michelle Greene | MASCO
Peggie Hollingsworth | U of M, retired
Rich Homberg | Detroit Public TV
Arthur Horwitz | The Detroit Jewish News
Jacqueline Howard | Ally Financial
Daphne Hughes | ABJ Producer
Eunice Jeffries | Beaumont Health
Luther Keith| ARISE Detroit!
Carol Klein | DPTV Board of Trustees
Hannan Lis | The WW Group
Kirk Mayes | Forgotten Harvest
Reuben Munday | Lewis & Munday
Faye Nelson | W.K. Kellogg Foundation
George N’Namdi | N’Namdi Center for Contemporary Art
Roy Sexton | Clark Hill PLC
Gerald Smith | G.W. Smith & Associates
Shirley Stancato | New Detroit
Kevin Sweeney | First Independence Bank
Alexis Wiley | City of Detroit
Platinum Level
Event – February 21, 2019
- Four (4) VIP reception tickets
- Corporate logo featured on invitation (print format and electronic save-the-date)
- Corporate logo displayed on signage and video screens at venue
- Onstage recognition as co-sponsor night of ABJ event
- Opportunity to display or distribute literature or items at event
Broadcast and Pledge Marketing and Promotions – March 6, 2019
- One (1) primetime on-air interview during DPTV broadcast premiere and live stream
- Open & Close 15-second message on broadcast special and livestream of the broadcast
- Minimum 6x full-screen logo inclusions during broadcast and live stream
- On-air campaign of 270x (:30) messages on DPTV targeted programming *
- “Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.” (airs January 2019)
- “Reconstruction”, previously known as “The Great Migration” (airs in April 2019)
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.’s “Reconstruction” Screening – April 2019
- Four (4) screening tickets
- Event stage or pre-recorded welcome by company representative
- Corporate logo prominently featured on invitation
- Corporate logo prominently displayed on signage and video screens at venue
- Opportunity to display or distribute literature or items at event
Digital Marketing and Promotions
- Two (2) social media messages acknowledging sponsor in promotion of Henry Louis Gates, Jr. series or other targeted programming
- Sponsor ad and hyperlink on rotating banner advertisement on DPTV’s web page for twelve months, sponsor logo on American Black Journal’s web page for twelve months
Print Marketing and Promotions
- Recognition and “Thank You” as Sponsor in press release announcing 50th gala reunion celebration
- Half-page ad in Signal Magazine, to 60,000+ member households
Gold Level
Event – February 21, 2019
- Four (4) VIP reception tickets
- Corporate logo featured on invitation (print format and electronic save-the-date)
- Corporate logo displayed on signage and video screens at venue
- Opportunity to display or distribute literature or items at event
Broadcast and Pledge Marketing and Promotions – March 6, 2019
- 10-second message on broadcast and live stream premiere
- Logo inclusion in a minimum of 4x full-screen billboards during broadcast and live stream
- On-air campaign of 125x (:30) messages on DPTV targeted programming *
- “Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.” (airs January 2019)
- “Reconstruction”, previously known as “The Great Migration” (airs in April 2019)
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.’s “Reconstruction” Screening – April 2019
- Four (4) screening tickets
- Corporate logo prominently featured on invitation
- Corporate logo prominently displayed on signage and video screens at venue
- Opportunity to display or distribute literature or items at event
Digital Marketing and Promotions
- Two (2) social media messages acknowledging sponsor in promotion of Henry Louis Gates, Jr. series or other targeted programming
- Sponsor ad and hyperlink on rotating banner advertisement on DPTV’s web page for twelve months, sponsor logo on American Black Journal’s web page for twelve months
Print Marketing and Promotions
- Recognition and “Thank You” as Sponsor in press release announcing 50th gala reunion celebration
- Half-page ad in Signal Magazine, to 60,000+ member households
Silver Level
Event – February 21, 2019
- Four (4) VIP reception tickets
- Corporate logo featured on invitation (print format and electronic save-the-date)
- Corporate logo displayed on signage and video screens at venue
- Opportunity to display or distribute literature or items at event
Broadcast and Pledge Marketing and Promotions – March 6, 2019
- Logo inclusion throughout broadcast and live stream, minimum 4x
- On-air campaign of 75x (:30) messages on DPTV targeted programming *
- “Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.” (airs January 2019)
- “Reconstruction”, previously known as “The Great Migration” (airs in April 2019)
Digital Marketing and Promotions
- One (1) social media messages acknowledging sponsor in promotion of targeted programming
- Sponsor ad and hyperlink on rotating banner advertisement on DPTV’s web page for six (6) months, sponsor logo on American Black Journal’s web page for six (6) months
Print Marketing and Promotions
- Recognition and “Thank You” in press release announcing 50th gala reunion celebration
- Quarter-page ad in Signal Magazine, to 60,000+ member households
Bronze Level
Event – February 21, 2019
- Two (2) VIP reception tickets
- Corporate logo displayed on signage and video screens at venue
Broadcast and Pledge Marketing and Promotions – March 6, 2019
- Logo inclusion during broadcast and live stream
Digital Marketing and Promotions
- Sponsor ad and hyperlink on rotating banner advertisement on DPTV’s web page for six (6) months, sponsor logo on American Black Journal’s web page for six (6) months
Print Marketing and Promotions
- Recognition and “Thank You” in press release announcing 50th gala reunion celebration
- Prominent half-page ad in Signal Magazine, to 60,000+ member households
Partner Level
Event – February 21, 2019
- Two (2) VIP reception tickets
- Corporate logo displayed on signage and video screens at venue
Broadcast and Pledge Marketing and Promotions – March 6, 2019
- Logo inclusion during broadcast and live stream
Digital Marketing and Promotions
- Sponsor logo and hyperlink on rotating banner advertisement on American Black Journal’s web page for three (3) months
Print Marketing and Promotions
- Quarter-page ad in Signal Magazine, to 60,000+ member households
Friend Level
Event – February 21, 2019
- Two (2) VIP reception tickets
- Corporate logo displayed on signage and video screens at venue
Broadcast and Pledge Marketing and Promotions – March 6, 2019
- Logo inclusion during broadcast and live stream
