Sponsorships and Advertising
Branding Packages
Hidden
Silver Level
- Acknowledgment on conference website
- Acknowledgment on sponsor signage at conference
Gold Level
Everything included in Silver Level, plus:
- Conference Bag insert
- Company-specific recognition signage at conference (22″ x 28″)
Platinum Level
Everything included in Silver and Gold Levels, plus:
- Conference attendee list (does not include email addresses)
- Exhibit space
Deadlines
Space reservation: Jan. 30, 2026
Materials due: Feb. 6, 2026
| Rates | |
| Silver Level | $2,000 |
| Gold Level | $6,000 |
| Platinum Level | $10,000 |
Conference Bag Inserts
Deadlines
Space reservation: Jan. 30, 2026
Materials due: Feb. 6, 2026
Rate
$4,000 per insert
All inserts must receive approval from the American Heart Association.
ePreview
Deadlines
Space reservation: Jan. 16, 2026
Materials due: Jan. 23, 2026
| Rates | |
| Leaderboard | $3,250 |
| Premium Banner | $2,300 |
A leaderboard and two premium banners must be sold to produce the ePreview.
Exclusive Exhibitor Emails
Opportunity:
- Your exclusive email sent directly to meeting attendees.
- Advertiser-supplied materials, subject to American Heart Association approval.
Reach: Meeting attendees.
Distribution: Work with your account manager to select a date.
Include a calendar link to get your program or event on attendee schedules!
Deadlines
Space reservation: Jan. 16, 2026
Materials due: Jan. 23, 2026
Rate
$4,500 per day
Limited availability.
Learning Studios
Opportunity:
- Sponsorship of an industry session in a Learning Studio setting.
- Sponsorship includes:
- Up to 75 attendees.
- 30-minute session (morning or afternoon).
- Snacks provided by the American Heart Association.
- Current year or prior year list of attendees for a promotional mailer (does not include emails).
- Industry Session listing in the conference Know-Before-You-Go email and ePreview (if sponsorship is secured before blast dates).
- Industry Session included on the official conference agenda.
- Additional marketing support to drive attendance.
Reach: Meeting attendees.
Deadlines
Space reservation: Jan. 30, 2026
Materials due: Feb. 6, 2026
Rate
$17,500
On-Site Signage
Opportunity:
- Corporate or product branding on signage in high-visibility locations.
- Available sizes:
- 22″ x 28″
- Meter board
- All signage must receive approval from the American Heart Association.
Reach: Meeting attendees.
Deadlines
Space reservation: Jan. 30, 2026
Materials due: Feb. 6, 2026
| Rates | |
| Meter board | $2,500 each |
| 22″ x 28″ | $850 each |
Poster Reception
Deadlines
Space reservation: Jan. 30, 2026
Materials due: Feb. 6, 2026
Rate
$8,000
Exclusive Opportunity
Refreshment Break
Deadlines
Space reservation: Jan. 30, 2026
Materials due: Feb. 6, 2026
Rate
$4,500 per break
Two available per day.
Science News
An award-winning newsletter!
Trusted by a loyal audience of U.S. cardiovascular and stroke professionals, Science News covers breaking news and offers authoritative clinical guidance.
Science News is sent when American Heart Association journal articles, association statements, guidelines and other important science need to be disseminated, and from major cardiovascular conferences. Heart Association Science and Medicine advisors dictate the specific communities and councils to receive each issue. Distribution is U.S. only.
Key Metrics*
- 44 issues in 2024
- 468,544 total emails delivered
- 61.1% average total open rate
Ad Size
- Banner Ad: 650 x 90
Conference Coverage
In addition to the standard editions of Science News, your message also targets professional attendees at cardiovascular and stroke conferences with additional bonus issues.
| 2026 Meeting Dates | |
| International Stroke Conference | Feb. 3-6, 2026 |
| EPI|Lifestyle | March 17-20, 2026 |
| American College of Cardiology Conference | March 28, 30, 2026 |
| Vascular Discovery: From Genes to Medicine | May 13-16, 2026 |
| Basic Cardiovascular Sciences | July 13-16, 2026 |
| European Society of Cardiology Congress | Aug. 28-31, 2026 |
| Hypertension | Oct. 7-11, 2026 |
| Scientific Sessions | Nov. 6-9, 2026 |
*Source: Exact Target, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2024.
A separate set of ad materials for meeting issues is allowed for a $150 change out fee.
Please submit web-ready artwork 14 business days prior to campaign start date to Andrea Johnson at ajohnson@ascendmedia.com.
| Annual Rate | |
| Banner | $15,000 |
Limit three advertisers per year. Prorated rates available.
Specific number of issues or circulation is not guaranteed. 2024 metrics represent a typical year.
The EPI|Lifestyle 2026 meeting is planned as an in-person meeting in Boston. If the meeting must be canceled or converted to virtual, the American Heart Association will transition advertisers and sponsors to options of equal value and exposure. Advertisers and sponsors preparing materials specific to a booth or program are encouraged to prepare secondary general branding materials in case the meeting converts to virtual only.
The words “Paid Advertisement” will be centered above each digital ad in at least 10-point Helvetica (or similar type font).
All rates are net. No agency discounts apply. Cancellations are nonrefundable.
All quantities are based on projected attendance.