For IT Vendors
The IT Media Group produces high-quality information products and events that enable IT executives do their jobs better, smarter and faster. We inform, educate and alert IT executives to strategies and best practices that support their corporate mandate. By listening to CIOs and understanding their issues, we are able to identify and bring in appropriate IT vendors who can provide thought leadership and effective technology solutions. As a result, our programming addresses key needs of the CIO while presenting relationship-building opportunities for vendors. We provide three main types of services:
Program Services
CIO Roundtable
These private roundtables on timely and compelling topics are attended exclusively by CIOs and equivalent senior IT executives. One or two subject-matter experts, represented by the sponsor, sit as peer contributors at the table. Our collaborative approach allows for diverse discussions on critical issues, challenges, ideas, and best practices.
- Exclusive sponsorship opportunity
- Topic research and development
- Pre-roundtable briefings
- Roundtable facilitation
- 12-15 CIO level participants
- A comprehensive insights report from the session
- Roundtable highlights videos
- 1:1 Post-session video interviews
- Peer to peer networking opportunities
- Post-roundtable collaboration enablement
- Venue, snacks, refreshments, cocktails, and dinner
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CIO Peer-to-Peer Workshop
These intimate and interactive 90-minute morning workshops aim to take key topics from our CIO roundtables and delve into tactics, use cases, and next best actions. Facilitated by 1-2 CIOs on our Advisory Board, the workshops provide direct collaboration opportunities on issues and topics of common interest.
- Exclusive sponsorship opportunity
- Topic research and development
- Hosted by a CIO at their facility
- 6-8 CIO level participants
- Workshop facilitation briefing
- Peer to peer networking opportunities
- Post-workshop report
- Post-workshop collaboration enablement
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Strategic Insights Panel
These signature events bring together a select group of executives with a keen interest in industry insights and ideas for advancing the organization through the strategic use of IT. Our industry-savvy master-of-ceremonies engage the sponsor’s subject-matter expert(s) and other panellists in an informative conversation on the topic at hand, then opens the floor to questions.
- Exclusive sponsorship opportunity
- Topic research and development
- Panel creation
- Pre-panel briefing
- Panel moderation
- A comprehensive insights report from the session
- Event highlights videos
- 1:1 Post-session video interviews
- Peer to peer networking opportunities
- Post-panel collaboration enablement
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Virtual CIO Roundtable
A virtual version of our CIO roundtables comprised of a moderated 90-min discussion and polling enables our exclusive sponsor and a select group of industry CIOs the opportunity to create real-time connections, meaningful conversations and insight-rich content all from the comfort of their own homes.
- Exclusive sponsorship opportunity
- Topic research and development
- Extensive 1:1 pre-roundtable participant briefing
- Roundtable facilitation
- 8-10 CIO level participants
- A comprehensive insights report from the session
- Roundtable highlights videos
- 1:1 Post-session video interviews
- Post-roundtable collaboration enablement
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Guest Hosting & Presentation (In-Person & Virtual)
Having a respected third party moderate your event or give a presentation can boost interest and add an extra measure of authoritativeness to the activity. Our credible hosts and presenters have a wealth of knowledge, experience and are ready to help.
- Master of Ceremonies
- Keynote presentation
- Event facilitation
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Content Services
Sponsored Content
IT Vendors have an opportunity to collaborate with us by sponsoring a variety of assets including research studies, whitepapers, articles, and videos. Sponsorships can also come in the form of behind-the-scenes content development on behalf of the sponsor.
- Industry research studies
- Solution briefs
- White Papers
- Case studies
- Articles
- Blogs
- Video series
- Video Blogs
Editorial Content
We run three columns under the banner of Leadership, Operations and Technology, profiling industry stories, opinion pieces and IT executive interviews. We also feature guest bloggers from both the CIO and IT vendor communities.
Consulting Services
PR and Media
We work with your corporate communications teams and country leadership to help you enhance and localize your communications and media strategies. Our industry professionals offer a variety of services to help bridge the gap between brand identity and perception.
- PR and media strategy development
- Thought leadership content creation
- Target media outreach and story placement
Remote CMO
Leveraging our 20+ years of technology marketing best practices, we help your organization to enhance or augment your marketing strategy and capacity in Canada.
- Marketing plan development
- Thought leadership campaigns
- Demand generation programs
Executive Branding
We collaborate with your senior leadership and deploy a variety of content and engagement opportunities to help you increase your personal brand recognition in the marketplace.
- One on one consultation
- Thought leadership development
- Visibility creation and optimization
IT Strategy & Operations Consulting
We provide your business with focussed IT strategy and operations services by leveraging our experience in managing complex mission-critical technology infrastructures and transformation projects.
- Operations management and remediation
- IT service costing and optimization
- Proposal review and quality assurance
Our Sponsors
Our Sponsors
Since 2011, we’ve thoroughly enjoyed collaborating with our clients to deliver C-level events, content, and consulting services. We thank everyone for their support and partnership. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact us
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