Bully Pulpit will take place at the historic City Opera House in Traverse City, featuring a dynamic “road show” style discussion with three of Michigan’s top political minds — John Sellek of Harbor Strategic Public Affairs, Adrian Hemond of Grassroots Midwest, and Kyle Melinn of the Michigan Information & Research Service (MIRS). This engaging program brings together these well-known commentators for a candid conversation on Michigan’s political landscape, offering valuable insights and lively dialogue. Guests will have the opportunity to network both before and after the program, with an open bar available throughout the duration of the event.
- Recognition as Presenting Sponsor for the 2026 Bully Pulpit
- Eight (8) tickets to the Bully Pulpit
- Speaking opportunity during opening remarks
- Single-color logo printed on coasters placed at the bar
- Recognition in digital and print publications including, but not limited to:
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- The Connection: Promoted in the Traverse Connect weekly newsletter (9,000 + subscribers)
- Email: Logo on invitation and confirmation emails sent to each event registrant
- Media: Promoted as sponsor in all earned and purchased media related to the event (may include print, radio, television, and direct mail)
- Website: Logo on Traverse Connect website
- Social Media: Recognition across Traverse Connect social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
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- Logo included on table tents placed at each table
- Logo included in digital program and signage placed around room
- Opportunity to distribute promotional material (provided by sponsor) at each table
- Recognition as Supporting Sponsor for the 2026 Bully Pulpit
- Two-minute speaking opportunity during opening remarks
- Verbal recognition as Supporting Sponsor during opening remarks
- Four (4) tickets to the Bully Pulpit
- Recognition in digital and print publications including, but not limited to:
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- The Connection: Promoted in the Traverse Connect weekly newsletter (9,000 + subscribers)
- Email: Logo on invitation and confirmation emails sent to each event registrant
- Media: Promoted as sponsor in all earned and purchased media related to the event (may include print, radio, television, and direct mail)
- Website: Logo on Traverse Connect website
- Social Media: Recognition across Traverse Connect social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
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- Logo included in digital program
- Logo included on table tents placed at each table
- Logo included on signage placed around room
- Recognition as Beverage Sponsor for the 2026 Bully Pulpit
- Two (2) tickets to Bully Pulpit with prominent placement at the front of the room
- Logo included on single-color branded coaster placed on each table
- Verbal recognition as Beverage Sponsor during opening remarks
- Recognition in digital and print publications including, but not limited to:
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- The Connection: Promoted in the Traverse Connect weekly newsletter (9,000 + subscribers)
- Email: Logo on invitation and confirmation emails sent to each event registrant
- Media: Promoted as sponsor in all earned and purchased media related to the event (may include print, radio, television, and direct mail)
- Website: Logo on Traverse Connect website
- Social Media: Recognition across Traverse Connect social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
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- Logo included in digital program
- Logo included on signage placed around the event