Premier Sponsors
For Sponsorship Opportunities please contact
Reno Walsh
406-580-5919
or
IFBCSponsors@foodista.com
Event Sponsors
Partners
Elite Sponsor
Get Sponsored!
In the past, IFBC has provided a forum so that bloggers and businesses can connect (without our endorsement or involvement in the match-making). We've found that bloggers have better luck when they reach out directly to businesses, so we've ended the forum and are offering our advice on how to best connect and get sponsored!
- *Start by contacting local food companies that you use and respect.
- *Offer to provide something of value to them: guest blog posts, promotion at the conference (you can place their literature in the Gift Suite - a benefit that normally comes with a $500 sponsorship cost!), Tweets on their behalf while attending the conference...be creative, you're pitching to be their representative!
- *In return, ask for help covering travel costs, hotel, and/or registration fee. Be specific about what you are asking for: $500 or $1000 and detail how it will be used
- *Share your request on the IFBC Twitter to help get your request out and use the hashtag #sponsorpartner
- *If you do find a sponsor partner and want to place materials in the Gift Suite, please email the details to IFBC@foodista.com so that we can coordinate with you.
Good Luck!
Who Should Attend
Bloggers, Food Writers & Cookbook Authors
Publishers, Agents & Editors
Food Brand / Restaurant Marketers
Public Relations Professionals
Registration
*New in 2013! See registration for qualifying details.
Comments
June 17, 2012
I have been blogging for the past 5 years. Although back in 2007, my blog, The Charmed Home (www.hollyscharmedlife.blogspot.com), originated as a crafting blog... it has evolved into a cooking theme over the years. The majority of my recipes center around wholesome family meals, and treats ideal for parties. All of the featured recipes are of my own creation, or have been passed down through my family. We are also big believers in growing and raising our own food, and post about our adventures in getting back to a simpler way of life. As a military wife, we travel frequently and I also feature reviews of restaurants and food trucks that we visit along the way. Additionally, I will reference, review and promote products that I enjoy using. My blog has been featured in the magazine, Artful Blogging. Prior to becoming a stay-at-home mom, I worked as an advertising and marketing manager for a large company in Dallas, TX. I also have a degree in commercial photography... a valuable asset for some great food photography! I am active on Twitter (@charmedgirl77), Instagram (@charmedgirl) and Facebook. IFBC would be a wonderful opportunity for me to grow by blog, and make some invaluable networking connections. If you're interested in sponsoring me, you can reach me at charmedgirlnc@gmail.com.
June 18, 2012
Aloha from Margaritas In The Rain, an islander's taste of living on the "mainland."
My name is Marisa. I currently live in Portland, but I was born and raised in Hawaii. I started Margaritas In The Rain after moving to Oregon and realizing that I needed something to smile about on rainy days. Margaritas happen to be one of those things. And let me tell you, there are a lot of rainy days here.
My blog features restaurant reviews (here in Portland and beyond), recipe spotlights, and more. Feel free to contact me if I can provide any additional information. Thanks for your consideration!
June 19, 2012
A Cook Not Mad: food travels guided by a chef's stomach and a photographer's eye. Join us on location for real food, authentic people and true stories.
We are Tim (20 years as a chef) and Nathalie (photographer), we travel and search out real food, made and eaten by local people no matter where we are in the world.
We have never attended a food bloggers conference but think it would be beneficial. Our blog is almost a year old and we continue to grow our audience. We are looking for sponsorship to attend the conference in Portland this year.
We would love to partner with an up and coming or established company. Let us know what we can do for you.
www.acooknotmad.com
@acooknotmad
June 21, 2012
I am a healthy living/food blogger from Milwaukee, WI who eats a mostly vegetarian diet, medically struggles with Irritable Bowel Disease and loves to workout! I love reviewing products and restaurants especially. I have never been to a food blogging conference and would love to attend!
I can be reached at @FitintheMidwest or fitinthemidwest@gmail.com. Thank you for considering me for a sponsorship!
June 22, 2012
Hello hello!
My name is Joanne, but you can call me Jo. I am from San Francisco and I started my food blog "Jo Boston is a Foodie" in April of 2007. In the last 5 years, I have learned so much, met so many amazing people, and most importantly, have been able to taste incredible dishes and drinks which inspires my writing.
I write about anything associated with food because I love it so much. I like to bake, cook, travel, attend food events, compose dining guides, and recap memorable dining excursions - doesn't matter if at lovely white tablecloth-ed establishments or even hole in the walls. If it is good, I'm there! I am very thorough in my recaps through my copy and photographs.
Though I have been blogging for a little while, I feel that there is still so much to learn. Attending this conference will not only expose me to new ways of writing and how to promote my blog, it will teach me how to set goals for my blog and my mission of promoting Filipino food here in the United States. I will also be able to meet bloggers from all over the world and trade tips, recipes, and experiences with each other - this transfer of knowledge is priceless.
I tweet at @joanneisafoodie and blog at www.jobostonisafoodie.com. Hope we can connect and work together! Any assistance from will be greatly appreciated!
- Jo
July 1, 2012
I am a fellow food blogger and founder of Mobile Skillet, a boutique cooking app producer. I can't afford to pay expenses. However, I'm looking for someone to represent Mobile Skillet at the conference in exchange for a 10% commission on any apps sold to contacts made. Since our apps start at $5,000, a 10% commission exceeds fees typically paid by major newspapers for food articles. If you are interested, please let me know.
July 5, 2012
My name is Danny, and I am a 19 year old student at Tufts Uni. in Boston. My blog is written from the unique perspective of a young, male baker, and the majority of my recipes are vegan. I'm always finding ways to incorporate the latest superfood ingredients without sacrificing flavor. I can get airfare to the conference, but I do need a corporate sponsor for registration and hotel fees. As a member of Generation Y, I'm more than proficient in navigating social media, and my background in design informs my perspective of what'll truly grab consumers' attention. An ideal sponsor would be a young company that focuses on baking with whole, preferably vegan ingredients. Thank you for any consideration!
July 5, 2012
blog: http://boyandtherabbit.wordpress.com
email: daniel.macdonald@tufts.edu
July 5, 2012
Hi! My name is Kristen and I blog over at Swanky Dietitian. I am an RD who is passionate about good food, travel, cooking, and writing. I would love to be sponsored and go to IFBC! With social media experience and my nutrition background, I would be a great candidate to represent a company!
I can reached on my blog @ http://swankydietitian.com or email @ swankydietitian@yahoo.com
July 19, 2012
Hi my name is Theresa and I have operate Zesty Vegan food blog at http://www.zestyvegan.com. I post vegan recipes that I make and am trying to help other like minded people understand the vegan lifestyle. I have posts for news, book and movie reviews as well and am excited about attending. I have a good following and am looking to expand on my relationships at the conference.
My husband Mike and I are both coming and he recently started SmokyVegan blog at http://www.smokyvegan which talks about vegan foods which he can smoke or grill for that wonderful flavor.
Looking forward to meeting you all.
You can contact us at:
http://www.zestyvegan.com
zestyvegan@gmail.com
or
http://www.smokyvegan.com
smokyvegan@gmail.com
July 20, 2012
I am the creator and writer of The Solo Cook blog. My blog focuses on growing, cooking and savoring food from a single person's perspective. This includes tips on small urban gardens, creative recipes that are perfect for one person and places to eat and drink in the Pacific Northwest that are great when single. Several of my recent posts can be seen at www.thesolocook.com
I'm looking for a sponsor (I also live in Seattle) to help me attend this conference. Please contact me:
Christine Willmsen
The Solo Cook
email: thesolocook@hotmail.com
twitter: @thesolocook
Thanks and I hope I can make it.
July 24, 2012
Hola from Orlando! I'm a food blogger specialized in easy recipes and entertaining at home, my motto "simple ingredients create masterpieces". All my content is original, produce my own photos and videos. Open to support via twitter, blog posts, Pinterest and FB. I would love to have the opportunity for an sponsorship. You can follow me at https://twitter.com/AsBestRecipes looking forward to be able to participate in this amazing event!
July 24, 2012
We are Samantha and Ashley: Two Portland-native 20 something year old ladies who own and write a Portland,OR food blog [www.portlandpalate.com] This would be our first year attending the conference and would like to experience everything it has to offer and connect with other foodies like ourselves! We tweet, facebook, and use foursquare to connect with readers. We started our blog to encourage others to get out and explore the food community of Portland. We love to share our food experiences though our site with a down to earth approach that others can relate to.
Cheers
Samantha & Ashley [Portland Palate]
www.portlandpalate.com
Twitter: @portlandpalate
Email: contact@portlandpalate.com
July 24, 2012
We are Samantha and Ashley: Two Portland-native 20 something year old ladies who own and write a Portland,OR food blog [www.portlandpalate.com] This would be our first year attending the conference and would like to experience everything it has to offer and connect with other foodies like ourselves! We tweet, facebook, and use foursquare to connect with readers. We started our blog to encourage others to get out and explore the food community of Portland. We love to share our food experiences though our site with a down to earth approach that others can relate to.
Cheers
Samantha & Ashley [Portland Palate]
www.portlandpalate.com
Twitter: @portlandpalate
Email: contact@portlandpalate.com
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