Every year, APTN connects with potential target and fringe audiences by partnering with over 30 events nationwide.
Reaching out to our audience through sponsorships increases loyalty and viewership while showcasing the network’s values and core principles.
All sponsorships undertaken by APTN, whether national or regional, will consider our financial resources available that fiscal year. Our partners must align with our mutual missions, attitudes, and strategic goals, and they must illustrate commitment to the APTN brand.
Due to the large number of requests received, sponsorship and donation proposals should be sent within three months of the event or project start date in order to be properly considered.
Our Sponsorship Mission
We believe our youth are the leaders of tomorrow. That’s why APTN is dedicated to building a strong community by empowering individuals within the film & television industry. This involves using the digital transformation of Indigenous storytelling to connect with youth across the country. By doing so, we are sharing our Peoples’ journey, celebrating our cultures, inspiring our children and honouring the wisdom of our Elders.
As a non-profit broadcaster, the events and projects we can contribute to throughout the year are limited, must include reciprocal benefits, and are measured against our values and objectives as the first national Indigenous broadcaster in the world.
Special consideration will be given to industry-related events and projects (such as television/film industry events).
Requests should be submitted early in the fiscal year. APTN’s fiscal year is from September 1 to August 31.
APTN generally does not provide funding or in-kind service support to the following:
- Political parties, candidates, activities or initiatives
- Individuals or personal endeavours (e.g. wedding socials or fundraisers)
- Community activities (e.g. trips)
- Religiously affiliated organizations or initiatives
- Military affiliated organizations or initiatives
- Community club sports teams
- Travel, accommodation, meal expenses, tours, etc.
Requesting Financial & Contra Sponsorship
As APTN is a non-profit charitable organization, financial sponsorships are budgeted per fiscal year. Although we do provide minimal financial contributions, APTN looks to build relationships with organizations through contra (in-kind) contributions.
APTN provides the following contra (in-kind services):
- National airtime *(Telecaster approval is required and the responsibility of the partner to obtain)
- Website banner advertising
- Social media
- APTN News e-Newsletter advertising
The partner organization is responsible for providing all creative and content for value in-kind services (subject to APTN’s approval).
If your proposal is approved, you may receive an opportunity to negotiate other options.
Requesting Promo Items
APTN provides promo items to various organizations on a national and regional level. However, requests must align with our sponsorship mission and are subject to availability.