2,000+ members

About ACJS

The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) is an international association established in 1963 to foster professional and scholarly activities in the field of criminal justice. ACJS promotes criminal justice education, research, and policy analysis within the discipline of criminal justice for both educators and practitioners.

To learn more about ACJS’ mission, purpose and history, visit acjs.org.

Who are our members?

Academics and researchers shaping the future of criminal justice.
Practitioners in law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
Policy Influencers and consultants.
Graduate students – future decision makers.

Getting your branding and messaging in front of this audience connects you with people who:

Influence curriculum adoption
Recommend or purchase solutions
Shape institutional and agency decisions

Why advertise and/or sponsor?

Connecting with the membership and audience of ACJS provides you with access to a trusted network of decision-makers and influencers who are actively shaping the future of criminal justice.

ACJS Today Newsletter

ACJS Today is the official newsletter of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences and delivers the latest news and information about criminal justice education including legislative updates, member news, resources, and much more. ACJS Today publishes in January, March, May, September and November.

Advertising Rates & Specs

Ad Type	Ad Specs	educational	commercial
Full Page	8.5″ x 11″ high-resolution PDF (full color or black and white)	$300	$400

Deadlines

Digital Ad Best Practices

acjs.org

Members and visitors turn to acjs.org year-round as a central hub for conference information, publications, professional development resources, and updates that shape the future of the discipline. Advertising on acjs.org puts your organization directly in front of this engaged, highly specialized audience.

By aligning your message with ACJS, you position your organization as a committed supporter of the criminal justice community while maximizing exposure to an audience that values innovation, thought leadership, and professional growth.

Your ad on acjs.org is more than placement—it’s a presence in the daily professional lives of the criminal justice leaders of today and tomorrow.

AVG MONTHLY PAGEVIEWS

Advertising Rates & Specs

Ad Type	Ad Specs	educational	commercial
TBD		$350	$500

Deadlines

Digital Ad Best Practices

EMAIL Type	NONprofit/Educational	commercial
Members + Nonmembers Distribution includes approximately 1,500 opt-in recipients	$750	$950

Retargeting Campaign

Retargeting is a type of digital advertising that enables marketers to create highly targeted ad campaigns that reach their desired audience across the internet. By utilizing retargeting technology on association websites, marketers capture a prequalified audience to turn association members and supporters into customers of their own.

Provide your campaign budget and your ads will run until contracted impressions are met on ACJS’ websites. Submitting all materials as recommended will provide the highest placement rate and allow the system to best optimize your ad campaign for performance. Keep the message simple and the text as large and easy-to-read as possible.

Rates

	RATE	IMpressions
Display	$40 CPM	Minimum of 40k*
Video	$65 CPM	Minimum of 40k*

*All orders are required to have a minimum of 40k impressions per month.

Specs

Advertiser to provide the materials as noted for the contracted display ads or video for the Retargeting Campaign:

Required Display Ad Assets:

Display banners for both desktop and mobile in all of these sizes:

300×250
300×600
160×600
Click-through URL

320×50
468×60
728×90

Retargeting FAQs

Digital Ad Deadlines

Recommended Ad Formats:

JPG or PNG (Static Image)
GIF (Animated – Max. 15 seconds of looping)

Impression Requirements:

40,000 Impression minimum

Geofencing

Geofencing is the most targeted and effective way to reach an audience (like the ACJS Annual Meeting attendees) that has visited a very specific location at a specific time. For conferences, we start collecting user data on the first day of the show. As users enter the geofenced area their mobile id is collected and we can immediately start to serve your marketing message to this audience. We continue to deliver ads during the conference for an effective “at market” campaign and then target these same users for a week (or more) after the event.

By offering hyper-targeted location-based ads, you will capture the attention of attendees at the annual convention, in their hotels, and even back at their offices and homes after the show. Don’t miss this targeted advertising opportunity!

Option 1:

Device ID or “Lookback” Geofencing

This option allows you to capture attendees from the event location and serve them ads after the event. It’s a great way to keep your brand top of mind with this targeted audience.

40,000 minimum impressions per campaign
$40 CPM for Display Ads, $65 CPM for Video Ads
One set of creative supplied

View Specs

Option 2:

Microproximity PLUS Device ID or “Lookback” Geofencing

This option allows you to serve ads to attendees both during and after the event. While attendees are at the event, your ad may highlight a session you are speaking at, a special offsite event you are hosting, or simply direct them to your booth. After the event, you may change your creative to a broader message about your brand.

80,000 minimum impressions per campaign
$40 CPM for Display Ads, $65 CPM for Video Ads
Two sets of creative may be supplied

Annual Meeting

March 30-April 3, 2027 | Orlando, FL

The ACJS Annual Meeting brings together nearly 2,000 academics, practitioners and students to that blend academic research with real-world criminal justice practice to improve education, policy, and reform in the field. Attendees are typically about 75% academics/faculty and about 25% students/practitioners. Learn more about the schedule and attendance at acjs.org/annual-meeting.

Future Annual Meeting Dates

March 28-April 1, 2028 | Chicago, IL

March 13-17, 2029 | Denver, CO

Sponsor Levels

When you sponsor, your brand is highlighted before, during, and after the meeting through a range of high-profile recognition opportunities. From logo placement on the ACJS website, mobile app, and onsite signage, to reserved networking moments at major events like the ACJS Academy Awards Luncheon and Presidential Program, your organization will be front and center with attendees. Higher-tier sponsors also benefit from direct speaking opportunities, reserved tables, vendor presence at key receptions, and digital advertising placements designed to maximize exposure.

No matter the level, sponsorship demonstrates your commitment to advancing the criminal justice profession while creating meaningful connections with faculty, students, administrators, and professionals from across the country and beyond. With packages designed to meet a variety of budgets and goals, your organization can build visibility, showcase thought leadership, and directly engage with the community most important to your mission.

Choose your level of impact—from Bronze to Platinum—and secure your place as a recognized partner of the ACJS 64th Annual Meeting.

Apply for Sponsorship

BENEFITS	PLATINUM $10,000	GOLD $7,500	SILVER $6,000	BRONZE $4,500
Available	2 of 2	3 of 3	4 of 4	Multiple
Registrations	5	4	3	2
Exhibit Hall	1 booth	1 booth	Exhibit hall sponsor recognition	Coffee bar supporter sponsor recognition
Sponsor recognition included with ACJS logo in promotional emails, on the website and onsite signage	Largest size logo with click through URL for digital	Second largest size logo with click through URL for digital	Third largest size logo with click through URL for digital	Company name in text with click through URL for digital
Sponsor recognition on https://www.acjs.org/annual-meeting/	Logo and click through URL
Onsite signage acknowledgement	Largest size logo	Second largest size logo	Third largest size logo	Company name in text
Mobile app exposure	Logo included on splash page	Top banner ad	Promo image
Academy Awards Luncheon Exposure	Event sponsor recognition 1 reserved table Slide	Event sponsor recognition 1 reserved table Slide	1 reserved table Slide	Slide
Student Luncheon	Event sponsor recognition 1 vendor table outside the luncheon Opportunity to give a brief statement about your organization at the start of the luncheon	Event sponsor recognition 1 vendor table outside the luncheon	Event supporter recognition	Event supporter recognition
Other events	Choose 1 Signature Event and 1 Education Event Sponsorship	Choose 1 Signature Event and 1 Social Event Sponsorship	Choose 1 Education Event or Social Event Sponsorship	Choose 2 Social Event sponsorships
Private meeting room	1 room for all days (deadline for this deliverable is 12/31/2026)	2 hours in 1 room on 1 day (first come, first served; 8-10,11-1, 2-4; deadline for this deliverable is 12/31/2026)

Sponsorship Opportunities

Maximize your sponsorship exposure! Contract sponsorship and submit logos for signage prior to December 31, 2026. All sponsors receive:

Recognition on acjs.org Annual Meeting website
Recognition on onsite signage
Recognition in the mobile app
Recognition on slides used at major sessions and events
Verbal acknowledgement by ACJS President at the Awards Luncheon
Sponsor ribbons for attendees (distributed onsite)

Apply for Sponsorship

Signature Events

Doctoral Summit Presenting Sponsorship

$3,500 (3-Day Sponsorship)

PENDING
Click here to learn more!

The Presenting Sponsor of the Doctoral Summit will receive the following deliverables:

Acknowledgement on the Doctoral Summit webpage
Company logo hyperlinked to sponsor’s desired URL
PowerPoint ad displayed during the Annual Meeting
Opportunity to briefly address the group during the opening session. Time may be used to explain sponsors’ services or programs.
Vendor table outside the Summit meeting room
2 tickets to the Doctoral Summit Dinner

Bruce Smith, Sr. Award Presentation Reception

$1,750

Available
Click here to learn more!

The Bruce Smith Sr. Award is given in recognition of outstanding contributions to criminal justice as an academic or professional endeavor each year. Winners demonstrate active involvement in criminal justice or other endeavors which have made substantial contributions to the emerging body of knowledge in criminal justice.

President’s Reception

$2,500

3/3 available
Click here to learn more!

Sponsor this prestigious event drink tickets and food.

ACJS Academy Awards Luncheon

$2,000

3/3 available
Click here to learn more!

Sponsor this premiere event’s lunch buffet.

Doctoral Summit Research Symposium

$2,500

Available
Click here to learn more!

This event gives Doctoral Summit participants the opportunity to present a research poster. The sponsor of the Doctoral Summit Research Symposium will receive the following deliverables:

Acknowledgement on the Doctoral Summit webpage
PowerPoint ad displayed during the Annual Meeting
Opportunity to briefly address the group during the opening session. Time may be used to explain sponsors’ services or programs.
2 tickets to the Doctoral Summit Dinner

Education Events

Assessment Workshop

$1,750

Available
Click here to learn more!

An engaging training on assessment, offering two tracks: Current Issues in Academic Assessment and Nuts and Bolts training track.

Sponsors will support light refreshments and drinks served to those attending the event.

Academic Leadership Development Summit

$1,750

Available
Click here to learn more!

Across academic careers, faculty frequently find themselves spending one or more intervals of time in a leadership role. Most faculty are often given littel (if any) timely mentorship or developmental experiences. The ACJS Academic Leadership Development Summit (ALDS) aims to help fill that void with an annual cohort of rising or aspiring academic leaders.

Sponsors will support light refreshments and drinks served to those attending the event.

Mentoring Committee “Mentor-Mentee” Event

$1,750

Available
Click here to learn more!

The ACJS new Mentoring program places mentors with mentees each year. The committee and cohort will meet during the Annual Meeting.

Sponsors will support light refreshments and drinks served to those attending the event.

SHIELD Workshop

$1,750

Available
Click here to learn more!

Hosted by Dr. Kyung-Shick Choi and taking place on Tuesday, March 30, 2026 from 1:00-5:00 PM.

Sponsors will support light refreshments and drinks served to those attending the event.

OpenSource Data Workshop

$1,750

Available
Click here to learn more!

Hosted by Dr. Michelle Fabiani and taking place on Tuesday, March 30, 2026 from 1:00-5:00 PM.

Sponsors will support light refreshments and drinks served to those attending the event.

Doctoral Summit Dinner

$1,500

Available
Click here to learn more!

Summit participants will have you to thank for their networking dinner buffet. The sponsor of the Doctoral Summit Dinner will receive the following deliverables:

Signage
PowerPoint ad displayed during the Annual Meeting
2 tickets to the Doctoral Summit Dinner

Doctoral Summit Workshop Sponsor

$1,000

Available
Click here to learn more!

Named sponsorship of a workshop session. The sponsor of a Doctoral Summit Workshop will receive the following deliverables:

Opportunity to introduce the session speaker
OR
Participate as a facilitator of a session

Social Events

Exhibit Hall Coffee Bar

$1,500

Available
Click here to learn more!

Attendees will have you to thank for their morning and afternoon coffee breaks in the exhibit hall with this sponsorship.

Student Luncheon

$1,200

Available
Click here to learn more!

A popular event that feeds over 200 hungry students, our future leaders of the industry. Let them get to know you now through this sponsorship.

Annual Meeting Entertainment

$1,000

Available
Click here to learn more!

Sponsor this prestigious event’s entertainment.

New Attendee Breakfast

$1,000

Available
Click here to learn more!

Introduce your business to ACJS new meeting attendees as the sponsor of the breakfast buffet.

Regions’ Ice Cream Social

$800

Multiple available
Click here to learn more!

Be the company that supports this delicious treat for attendees.

Trivia Game Night Reception

$1,200

Available
Click here to learn more!

Trivia interactive event. Sponsor the reception food and beverage.

Exhibits

By exhibiting at ACJS, your company has a unique opportunity to connect directly with decision-makers and influencers who are actively seeking innovative products, services, and solutions to enhance their teaching, research, and professional practice. From faculty and administrators at leading universities to practitioners in criminal justice agencies, our attendees represent a highly engaged and diverse audience.

As an exhibitor, you’ll enjoy unparalleled visibility, build meaningful relationships, and showcase how your organization contributes to advancing knowledge and practice in criminal justice. Whether your goals are to strengthen your brand, generate leads, or introduce new products, the ACJS Annual Meeting provides a focused, credible platform to maximize your impact.

Please contact [email protected] to learn about 2027 opportunities!

Floor Plan Coming Soon!

Exhibit Contract Coming Soon!

Booth Rates

Members: $1,330 per 10’x10′

Nonmembers: $1,980 per 10’x10′

Booth Purchase Includes

Pipe and drape
6′ draped table
2 chairs
Wastebasket
2 exhibitor registrations
Company listing in the official mobile app

Booth purchase does not include electric or internet. Information and rates to order these utilities will be made available to exhibitors.

Thank You to Our 2026 Exhibitors & Sponsors!

Alleviate LLC

American University

Aspen Publishing

California State University – Division of Criminal Justice

Carolina Academic Press

Cognella Academic Publishers

Kendall Hunt Publishing Company

Nova Southeastern University Fischler College

Old Dominion University

Pearson

Sam Houston State University

Shippensburg University

Tiffin University

Tranquility AI

University of Baltimore

University of Kentucky

University of Nebraska Omaha

University of New Haven

University of Wisconsin, Helen Bader School of Social Welfare

The ACJS Annual Meeting mobile app and program book are go-to resources for attendees to navigate sessions, exhibitors, and networking opportunities. Print and digital advertising at the ACJS Annual Meeting puts your company directly in front of criminal justice educators, researchers, and practitioners as they plan their schedules, explore the exhibit hall, and connect with peers. From banner ads to push notifications to ad space in the program book, these high-visibility placements give you an effective way to reinforce your presence, drive traffic to your booth, and extend your impact beyond the exhibit floor.

Advertising Contract

Mobile App

The official mobile app (vFairs) boasts thousands of downloads and continual use before, during, and after the event, the app ensures your brand stays top-of-mind throughout the conference.

If click through URL is not provided with app ad submission, your company’s corporate homepage will be assumed and used.

Artwork Due: Feb. 12, 2027

POSITION	SPECS	RATE
Top Banner Ad	1280 x 242 px JPEG or PNG and click through URL	$1,200
Promo Image Ad		$650

Program Book

This ‘at a glance’ resource provides vital information to attendees and serves as a takeaway piece for attendees to look back on long after their time in Orlando.

Ads will be printed in full color. All ads, regardless of size, require a high-resolution (300 dpi or higher) PDF with 1/8″ bleed on all 4 sides.

Artwork Due: Feb. 5, 2027

POSITION	SPECS	RATE
Full Page	8.5″ x 11″	$850
Half Page	8.5″ x 5.5″	$600

SPONSOR LOGOS

Thank you for your support of ACJS events! Sponsor logos should be submitted as soon as possible at time of contract to avoid undue rushes for signage and website updates.

Logo Assets

Please provide all of the logo formats and assets listed below by the deadline indicated in your reminder email:

Full color .eps or AI
Full color PNG or JPEG
White/knockout .eps or AI
White/knockout PNG or JPEG
Company name as it should appear in text
Click through URL for digitally hosted logo placements

Submission Deadlines

The dates listed below represent the cutoff for recognition on printed signage. Sponsors may still be accepted after these deadlines.

Event	Sponsor Logos Due
Annual Meeting – Philadelphia, PA	Jan. 31, 2026

How to Submit Logo Assets

Email your files to [email protected]. If you would like to re-use logos that had been submitted for past events, please issue the request to [email protected].

Logo Tips & Best Practices

Provide logos files with no background color – these will look better on signage and websites!

If possible, provide versions of your logo that do not include small text like taglines and slogans. These can get illegible when printed.

Digital Ad Deadlines

2026 Digital ad deadlines

Month ad is running in	Art deadline
January	12/15/2025
February	1/15
March	2/13
April	3/13
May	4/15
June	5/15
July	6/15
August	7/15
September	8/14
October	9/15
November	10/15
December	11/13

Ad Submission Requirements

Send digital ad materials to: [email protected]
When emailing us your materials, please include the client acronym in your subject line.
All advertisers are subject to review and publisher’s advertising policies.
Necessary alterations are the responsibility of and at the expense of the advertiser. All materials must be submitted in accordance with the published deadlines and meet the criteria stated in the advertising policy.

Digital Ad Best Practices

Digital Ad Requirements

Specs	NCTM e-Journals	Summing Up	nctm.org Illunimations.nctm.org
Dimensions (width x depth)	560 x 90 px	Banner ad: 650 x 100 px	300 x 250 px 160 x 600 px*
Format	JPEG, GIF	JPEG, PNG	PNG, JPEG, GIF
File Size	Max 40K	Max 30K	Max 40K
Animation	Not accepted	Not accepted	Max 15 seconds
Resolution	72 dpi	72 dpi	72 dpi
Space	Two weeks prior to broadcast date	Two weeks prior to broadcast date	Thirty days prior to online date

*160 x 600 ad applies to illuminations.nctm.org only.

Send ad materials to: [email protected]

All advertisers are subject to review and publisher’s advertising policies.

Advertiser Design Packages

Is your team tight on time? We can jump in and create your ad for you—for a small design fee. Think of us as an extension of your team when bandwidth or resources are stretched.

Package 1

$1,500

Deliverables:

15-minute discovery/kickoff with AE, AM, MM & client
2 design concepts
Content/copy written by YGS (Copy, images, and CTA, etc.)
Final print-ready PDF or HTML

Package 2

$800

Deliverables:

15-minute discovery/kickoff with AE, AM, MM & client
1 design concept
1 round of revisions
Up to 3 Shutterstock images
Final print-ready PDF or HTML

*YGS does not write the ad/email copy as part of this package. All copy, and CTAs must be supplied in full.

Package 3

$400

Deliverables:

15-minute discovery/kickoff with AE, AM, MM & client
1 design concept
Final print-ready PDF or HTML

*YGS does not write the ad/email copy as part of this package. All copy, and CTAs must be supplied in full.

Additional Options

Ad Resize

$100

Deliverables:

Ad resized to new specs*
A final print-ready PDF file

*If the new ad size is significantly different from the original ad size, additional fees may apply

HTML Conversion

$150

Deliverables:

Conversion of sponsored email to html*

*All email content must be supplied upfront—including copy, images, layout, and all supporting assets—for us to convert your email to HTML. PDFs or screenshots will not be accepted.

**$125 design fee required for any expedited design work due in less than 48 hours

Contact your ACJS account executive for more advertising information.

Danielle Christopher
Account Executive
717.797.7082
[email protected]

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About ACJS

Who are our members?

Why advertise and/or sponsor?

ACJS Today Newsletter

CIRCULATION

TO ALL CURRENT ACJS MEMBERS

FREQUENCY

acjs.org

Sponsored Eblasts

opt-in distribution

Retargeting Campaign

Rates

Specs

Geofencing

Option 1:

Option 2:

Annual Meeting

Attendees anticipated

of attendees report moderate to extreme satisfaction with info presented at the annual meeting

Future Annual Meeting Dates

Sponsor Levels

Sponsorship Opportunities

Signature Events

Education Events

Social Events

Exhibits

Booth Rates

Booth Purchase Includes

Thank You to Our 2026 Exhibitors & Sponsors!

Mobile App

Program Book

SPONSOR LOGOS

Logo Assets

Submission Deadlines

How to Submit Logo Assets

Logo Tips & Best Practices

Digital Ad Deadlines

2026 Digital ad deadlines

Sponsored Eblast Deadlines

Ad Submission Requirements

Digital Ad Requirements

Advertiser Design Packages

Package 1

Package 2

Package 3

Additional Options

Ad Resize

HTML Conversion

Contact your ACJS account executive for more advertising information.