A Note To Our Partners

Thank you for partnering with us to help grow AIMS 2026. This page is your one-stop toolkit for promoting the event across your channels. Please use your organization’s unique tracking link and promo code in all outreach so your community receives $20 off each ticket and your referrals are properly attributed.

Partner Benefits

  • Earn from ticket sales — Receive $20 for every ticket purchased using your unique code.
  • Share in sponsorships — If your organization directly secures a sponsor, you’ll receive 50% of the sponsorship value per our partner agreement.
  • Two complimentary tickets — Each participating organization receives two complimentary tickets for board members or leadership guests to attend AIMS 2026.
  • Ready-to-use promo toolkit — Access co-branded visuals, approved copy, logos, and partner resources to support your outreach.
  • Visibility & recognition — Participating partners will be recognized on the event page and on-site as confirmed.

Partner Organizations

 

Essentials

Partner Kits

One-stop kits for each partner: co-branded social and email graphics, logo lockups, AIMS brand guidelines and logos, approved event copy, partner promo resources, the AIMS 2026 Sponsorship Overview, and the AIMS 2026 Presentation Template.

  • AMA — Partner Kit

    • Co-branded Social + Email Graphics
    • Logo Lockups
    • AIMS Brand Guidelines + Logos
    • Approved Event Copy
    • Partner Promo Resources
    • AIMS 2026 Presentation Template
    • AIMS 2026 Sponsorship Overview
    Open Kit

  • FUSE — Partner Kit

    • Co-branded Social + Email Graphics
    • Logo Lockups
    • AIMS Brand Guidelines + Logos
    • Approved Event Copy
    • Partner Promo Resources
    • AIMS 2026 Presentation Template
    • AIMS 2026 Sponsorship Overview
    Open Kit

  • PRSA — Partner Kit

    • Co-branded Social + Email Graphics
    • Logo Lockups
    • AIMS Brand Guidelines + Logos
    • Approved Event Copy
    • Partner Promo Resources
    • AIMS 2026 Presentation Template
    • AIMS 2026 Sponsorship Overview
    Open Kit

  • AAF — Partner Kit

    • Co-branded Social + Email Graphics
    • Logo Lockups
    • AIMS Brand Guidelines + Logos
    • Approved Event Copy
    • Partner Promo Resources
    • AIMS 2026 Presentation Template
    • AIMS 2026 Sponsorship Overview
    Open Kit

  • Marketing AI Pulse — Partner Kit

    • Co-branded Social + Email Graphics
    • Logo Lockups
    • AIMS Brand Guidelines + Logos
    • Approved Event Copy
    • Partner Promo Resources
    • AIMS 2026 Presentation Template
    • AIMS 2026 Sponsorship Overview
    Open Kit

Prefer the full library? Open the AIMS 2026 Partner Resource Hub

Partner Visuals

Co-branded graphics ready for download. Choose your organization below. Match each file name to the Visual label shown in the Social and Email Copy sections.

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Event Blurb

Paste-ready blurbs for websites, emails, newsletters, and decks. Choose the version that fits, then click Copy text. Replace [PARTNER LINK] and [PARTNER CODE] with your organization’s custom assets before publishing.

About AIMS 2026

Copy text 
The Atlanta Integrated Marketing Summit (AIMS) returns to SCADshow on Thursday, October 8, 2026 for a focused afternoon of real-world marketing case studies, practical takeaways, and meaningful connection with Atlanta’s marketing community.

After a strong inaugural year that brought 200+ brand, agency, and martech leaders together at SCADshow, AIMS returns for another afternoon designed to spark ideas, conversations, and future partnerships.

Why Attend?
• Hear real-world case studies and practical insights from senior marketing leaders.
• Gain fresh perspectives across brand, media, creative, PR, martech, and growth.
• Connect with Atlanta’s marketing community in a high-quality setting built for conversation.
• Take advantage of Early Bird pricing and use promo code [PARTNER CODE] for $20 off each ticket.

Learn more and register at [PARTNER LINK].

Standard Blurb (2–3 sentences)

Copy text 
AIMS 2026 returns to SCADshow in Atlanta on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Built for marketers, brand teams, agencies, and growth-minded professionals, AIMS brings Atlanta’s marketing community together for practical case studies, fresh ideas, and meaningful networking. Early Bird tickets are on sale now. Register at [PARTNER LINK] and use promo code [PARTNER CODE] for $20 off each ticket.

Short Blurb (1 sentence)

Copy text 
AIMS 2026 returns to SCADshow on October 8 for a focused afternoon of practical marketing insights, real-world case studies, and meaningful connection with Atlanta’s marketing community.

Extended Blurb (for decks or partner intros)

Copy text 
The Atlanta Integrated Marketing Summit (AIMS) is back on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at SCADshow in Atlanta. AIMS brings together brand marketers, agency leaders, and growth-minded professionals for a half-day of practical case studies, actionable insights, and high-quality networking. Following a strong inaugural event that brought 200+ attendees together at SCADshow, AIMS returns in 2026 with Early Bird tickets now on sale. Learn more and register at [PARTNER LINK], and use promo code [PARTNER CODE] for $20 off each ticket.

Social Copy

Use these plug-and-play captions with the matching visual from the co-branded partner kit, your partner promo code, and your partner tracking link. Replace [PARTNER CODE] and [PARTNER LINK] before publishing.

Launch — Partner announcement

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We’re proud to support AIMS 2026.

The Atlanta Integrated Marketing Summit returns to SCADshow on Thursday, October 8 for an afternoon of real-world marketing case studies, practical takeaways, and meaningful connection with Atlanta’s marketing community.

Early Bird tickets are on sale now.
Use code [PARTNER CODE] for $20 off each ticket.

Details + registration: [PARTNER LINK]

#AIMS2026 #AtlantaMarketing

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Why attend

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Why attend AIMS 2026?
• Practical marketing insights you can actually use
• Real-world case studies from senior leaders
• Meaningful connection with Atlanta’s marketing community
• A focused half-day at SCADshow built for learning and networking

Early Bird tickets are on sale now.
Use code [PARTNER CODE] for $20 off each ticket.

Register: [PARTNER LINK]

#AIMS2026 #AtlantaMarketing

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Bring your team

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AIMS 2026 is a great event to attend as a team.

Early Bird pricing through May 31:
• General Admission: $150 / seat
• Small Team Pass (3–5): $140 / seat
• Large Team Pass (6+): $130 / seat

Use code [PARTNER CODE] for $20 off each ticket.

Register here: [PARTNER LINK]

#AIMS2026 #AtlantaMarketing

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2025 recap / proof

Copy text 
After a strong inaugural year, AIMS is back.

AIMS 2025 brought 200+ brand, agency, and martech leaders together at SCADshow for practical takeaways and real connection.

Now AIMS returns on Thursday, October 8, 2026 for another afternoon of fresh ideas, meaningful networking, and real-world marketing insights.

Use code [PARTNER CODE] for $20 off each ticket.
Register: [PARTNER LINK]

#AIMS2026 #AtlantaMarketing

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Early Bird pricing

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Early Bird tickets for AIMS 2026 are on sale now.

Current pricing through May 31:
• General Admission: $150 / seat
• Small Team Pass (3–5): $140 / seat
• Large Team Pass (6+): $130 / seat

Use code [PARTNER CODE] for $20 off each ticket.

Get your tickets: [PARTNER LINK]

#AIMS2026 #AtlantaMarketing

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Lineup momentum

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AIMS 2026 is taking shape.

Join Atlanta’s marketing community at SCADshow on Thursday, October 8 for a focused afternoon of insights, connection, and practical takeaways. Speaker announcements are rolling out, and Early Bird tickets are on sale now.

Use code [PARTNER CODE] for $20 off each ticket.
Register here: [PARTNER LINK]

#AIMS2026 #AtlantaMarketing

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Final week of Early Bird

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Final week to lock in Early Bird pricing for AIMS 2026.

Join us at SCADshow on Thursday, October 8 for a half-day of practical marketing insights and meaningful connection with Atlanta’s marketing community.

Use code [PARTNER CODE] for $20 off each ticket before Early Bird pricing ends on May 31.

Register now: [PARTNER LINK]

#AIMS2026 #AtlantaMarketing

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Last chance for Early Bird

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Last chance to save on AIMS 2026.

Early Bird pricing ends tonight.

Use code [PARTNER CODE] for $20 off each ticket and join us at SCADshow on Thursday, October 8 for an afternoon of real-world case studies, practical takeaways, and meaningful connection.

Register now: [PARTNER LINK]

#AIMS2026 #AtlantaMarketing

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Example Promo Graphics

LinkedIn square promo graphic: Level Up ATL
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LinkedIn square promo graphic: Speaker Deisha Barnett
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Email Copy

Paste-ready emails for newsletters, member updates, and community outreach. Replace [PARTNER CODE] with your organization’s promo code and [PARTNER LINK] with your tracking link before sending.

Launch - Event announcement

Copy text 
Subject: Join us at AIMS 2026

Body:
We’re excited to share that the Atlanta Integrated Marketing Summit (AIMS) returns on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at SCADshow in Atlanta.

AIMS brings together marketers, brand teams, agency leaders, and growth-minded professionals for a focused afternoon of real-world marketing case studies, practical takeaways, and meaningful connection.

Early Bird tickets are on sale now.

Learn more and register here: [PARTNER LINK]

Use promo code [PARTNER CODE] for $20 off each ticket.

CTA: Learn more and register

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Why attend

Copy text 
Subject: Why attend AIMS 2026

Body:
AIMS 2026 is built for practical takeaways and real connection.

Join Atlanta’s marketing community on Thursday, October 8 at SCADshow for a focused half-day of real-world case studies, fresh ideas, and meaningful networking.

Why attend?
• Practical marketing insights you can actually use
• Real-world case studies from senior leaders
• Cross-disciplinary perspectives across brand, media, creative, PR, martech, and growth
• A high-quality afternoon designed for both learning and connection

Use promo code [PARTNER CODE] for $20 off each ticket.

Register here: [PARTNER LINK]

CTA: Register now

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Bring your team

Copy text 
Subject: AIMS 2026 is a great event to attend as a team

Body:
AIMS 2026 is a strong fit for teams looking to step back, gain fresh perspective, and connect with Atlanta’s marketing community.

Early Bird pricing through May 31:
General Admission: $150 per seat
Small Team Pass (3-5 seats): $140 per seat
Large Team Pass (6+ seats): $130 per seat

Use promo code [PARTNER CODE] for $20 off each ticket.

Reserve your seats here: [PARTNER LINK]

CTA: Reserve seats

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2025 recap / proof

Copy text 
Subject: AIMS is back after a strong inaugural year

Body:
AIMS launched in Atlanta and delivered.

In 2025, AIMS brought 200+ brand, agency, and martech leaders together at SCADshow for practical takeaways and real connection. Past speaker brands included UPS, Kellanova, Edible Brands, and Papa Johns.

Now AIMS returns on Thursday, October 8, 2026 for another afternoon of insights, community, and meaningful networking.

Use promo code [PARTNER CODE] for $20 off each ticket.
Register here: [PARTNER LINK]

CTA: Get your ticket

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Final week of Early Bird

Copy text 
Subject: Final week to lock in Early Bird pricing for AIMS 2026

Body:
Early Bird pricing for AIMS 2026 ends on May 31.

Join Atlanta’s marketing community at SCADshow on Thursday, October 8 for a focused afternoon of practical marketing insights, real-world case studies, and meaningful connection.

Current Early Bird pricing:
General Admission: $150 per seat
Small Team Pass (3-5 seats): $140 per seat
Large Team Pass (6+ seats): $130 per seat

Use promo code [PARTNER CODE] for $20 off each ticket before Early Bird pricing ends.

Register now: [PARTNER LINK]

CTA: Register now

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Last chance for Early Bird

Copy text 
Subject: Last chance to save on AIMS 2026

Body:
Today is the last day to lock in Early Bird pricing for AIMS 2026.

Join us on Thursday, October 8 at SCADshow for a half-day of real-world marketing case studies, practical takeaways, and meaningful connection with Atlanta’s marketing community.

Use promo code [PARTNER CODE] for $20 off each ticket before Early Bird pricing ends tonight.

Register here: [PARTNER LINK]

CTA: Get your ticket

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Brand Guidelines (Quick)

  • Font ITC Avant Garde Gothic Pro Medium
  • Date line Nov 19 • 2–6:30 PM • SCADshow
  • Hashtag #AIMS2025
  • Logo usage White logo on dark/overlaid images; keep clear space.

Navy Blue

HEX #2A2B69

RGB 42, 43, 105

CMYK 100, 97, 28, 17

Bright Blue

HEX #47B1E5

RGB 71, 177, 229

CMYK 64, 13, 0, 0

Red

HEX #DD2445

RGB 221, 36, 69

CMYK 7, 98, 72, 1

Yellow

HEX #F7DE37

RGB 247, 222, 55

CMYK 5, 7, 89, 0

Sponsorship Opportunities for AIMS 2026

AIMS is expanding in 2026. Explore sponsorship tiers below and share your interest. We’ll follow up with next steps and timing.

Why sponsor?

  • Showcase your brand to Atlanta’s marketing community (targeting 400+ attendees in 2026)
  • Align with top marketing organizations and community leaders
  • Gain visibility across on-site signage, digital, social, and programming

Audience snapshot

  • 60% brand-side marketers 40% agencies + partners
  • C-suite, VPs, and Directors across marketing and communications
  • Decision-makers with active budgets and influence

  • Presenting Sponsor

    $15,000
    Top Tier Visibility
    • Exclusive “Presented by” branding (web, ticketing, emails, signage, stage, social)
    • 10 tickets
    • Exclusive Happy Hour branding
    • Prominent logo on main stage + podium screens
    • On-stage recognition (2-minute remarks + MC mentions)
    • Swag bag giveaway, volunteer apparel co-logo, logo on main step-and-repeat
    • Two social spotlights + one email mention

  • Premiere Sponsor

    $7,500
    Activation + Presence
    • Logo on website, comms, on-site + on-stage signage, main stage loop
    • 5 tickets
    • MC mention in the opening; reserved Happy Hour table
    • Choose one activation: Registration/Lanyards, Food Station, Speaker Green Room, or Photo Moment
    • Swag bag giveaway
    • Sponsorship announcement on social

  • Supporting Sponsor

    $3,500
    Brand Support
    • Logo on website, shared slide on stage loop, on-site + on-stage signage, select comms
    • 2 tickets
    • Thank you in the closing slides
    • Reserved Happy Hour table
    • Swag bag giveaway
Submit Sponsor Interest

Featured Speakers at AIMS 2026

A growing lineup of leaders from Atlanta’s top brands. More speakers will be announced soon.

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    Laura Knebusch

    Senior Vice President, Marketing & Consumer Experience

    Session: How Heritage Brands Win With Modern Marketing

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    Laura Knebusch is the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Consumer Experience at Georgia-Pacific, where she leads an 80+ person organization spanning media, creative, design, e-commerce, digital marketing, shopper marketing, martech, and innovation.

    Under her leadership, the company’s portfolio of iconic brands, including Angel Soft, Quilted Northern, Brawny, Sparkle, Vanity Fair, and Dixie, reflect her impact in modernizing how legacy brands connect with consumers through sharper insights, stronger creative, and more meaningful brand experiences. Her team leverages purpose, data, and technology to deliver more relevant, insight-led marketing and elevate the end-to-end consumer journey.

    Throughout her tenure at Georgia-Pacific, Laura has held multiple leadership roles, including leading marketing capability development and serving as General Manager of the paper towel and napkin category, where she drove business performance and category growth.

    Prior to joining Georgia-Pacific, Laura built her foundation in brand building and consumer insights at Procter & Gamble, where she worked in the personal health care division.

    Laura holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Wake Forest University and an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University.

    Known for her strategic mindset and passion for innovation, Laura brings a distinctive perspective on modern marketing, where brand building, technology, and consumer experience intersect to drive meaningful growth.

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    Khalilah Cooper

    Vice President of Brand Strategy, Advertising & Media

    Session: Building Brand Meaning Through Experience & Storytelling

    Chick-fil-A logo

    Khalilah Cooper is the Vice President of Brand Strategy, Advertising & Media at Chick-fil-A, Inc., where she focuses daily on building a brand that inspires people to take good care of each other.

    Khalilah leads a team that develops marketing strategy to drive growth, creates and executes messaging to enhance brand love, and supports Operators as they serve and connect daily with millions of Customers.

    Having joined the company in 2013, Khalilah is passionate about growing the Chick-fil-A brand to have a positive influence domestically and internationally. Prior to her current role, she led the Restaurant Design team and spent more than 8 years leading strategy, innovation, and execution centered on the Customer experience, including mobile ordering, catering, drive-thru, dine-in, Team Member apparel, and hospitality.

    Stemming from her passion for leadership development and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Khalilah helped establish Women in Business at Chick-fil-A. Serving as Co-Director for over 7 years, she dedicated herself to the professional development of female talent within the company. Since its inception in 2014, Women in Business grew from a small group to a movement of over 800 members.

    Before joining Chick-fil-A, Khalilah was a Management Consultant at McKinsey & Company, serving consumer-packaged goods, retail, and non-profit clients. She rejoined the firm full time after graduating from Harvard Business School.

    After receiving her B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Cornell University, Khalilah joined Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products as a Scientist and later transitioned into a Go-to-Market leader role for the Aveeno brand. She led new product launches, cost improvement projects, and multiple reformulations across a variety of well-known brands including Aveeno, Clean & Clear, Ambi, Cortaid, Band-Aid, and Johnson’s Baby.

    Growing up on the Southside of Chicago, Khalilah has a passion for educational equality and youth-focused mentorship, particularly within underserved communities. She serves as a mentor for aspiring leaders and is also a Sunday School teacher for preschoolers and middle schoolers.

    Khalilah lives in Fayetteville, GA with her husband, Edwin, and two sons, Aiden and Ethan.

What The Afternoon Looks Like

A focused afternoon of insights, connection, and community. Doors open at 1:30 PM.

  1. 1:30–2:30 PM

    Check-in & Networking

    Registration, badge pickup and connect with fellow attendees before sessions kick off.

  2. 2:30–2:40 PM

    Opening Remarks

    Welcome from organizers and introductions to participating groups.

  3. 2:40–3:10 PM

    Laura Knebusch - SVP, Marketing & Consumer Experience, Georgia-Pacific

    How Heritage Brands Win With Modern Marketing

  4. 3:10–3:40 PM

    Featured Speaker

    Announcement Coming Soon

  5. 3:40–4:10 PM

    Break & Networking

    Recharge and connect with fellow attendees.

  6. 4:10–4:40 PM

    Featured Speaker

    Announcement Coming Soon

  7. 4:40–5:10 PM

    Khalilah Cooper - VP, Brand Strategy, Advertising & Media, Chick-fil-A

    Building Brand Meaning Through Experience & Storytelling

  8. 5:10–5:20 PM

    Closing Remarks

    Final announcements and thank-yous.

  9. 5:20–6:30 PM

    Happy Hour

    Wrap the day with drinks, light bites, and great conversation.

Schedule subject to change as the 2026 lineup is finalized.

Our Community

Presented by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and AJC Ads, powered by premiere and supporting sponsors, in partnership with Atlanta’s top marketing organizations.

Presenting Sponsor

About AJC Ads

AJC Ads helps brands connect with Atlanta, Georgia, and the South through the trusted influence of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and our portfolio of niche and cultural platforms.

Premiere Sponsors

About SupplyHouse

SupplyHouse is a leading online distributor of heating, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies. Headquartered in Melville, NY, we operate distribution centers nationwide to ensure fast, reliable delivery. With over 280,000 competitively priced products from 500+ top brands, we’re the trusted source for trade professionals seeking quality, value, and exceptional service on every order.

About Reply

Reply is a global network of specialized companies driving digital transformation through technology, creativity, and consulting. Within this network, Sagepath Reply leads in designing and implementing custom enterprise digital solutions, agentic workflows, DXPs (Optimizely, Kentico, Sitecore, and more), and integrated martech ecosystems. Comwrap Reply specializes in Adobe Experience Platform, digital commerce, and content supply chain solutions—together empowering enterprises to deliver seamless, intelligent, and scalable customer experiences for growth.

Supporting Sponsors

About Truelio

Truelio is an Atlanta-based brand experience agency that solves marketing challenges through connected experiences and its BX Services Suite. Part brand agency, part marketing consultancy, and part digital technology firm, Truelio serves as a solutions architect focused on creating meaningful impact and measurable results — because every experience matters.

About Causal

Causal is a leading programmatic audience development and activation solution. With a focus on innovation and data-driven strategies, Causal empowers the world's leading advertisers to reimagine audiences while exceeding media performance objectives. By leveraging unique data points and optimization methodology, Causal brings a human approach to data science and campaign activation.

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