Imagine "SXSW presented by YOUR BRAND." Be the first company to headline SXSW, the only event of its kind, featuring the renowned Conference and Festivals founded on promoting new innovations and creativity. This is your chance to position your brand next to SXSW and receive global recognition.
Amplify Your Brand
Achieve the highest status of promotional partnerships available at SXSW, inspiring tens of thousands of creatives, influencers, and media outlets who come to Austin each year. As a SXSW Headlining Sponsor, you’ll receive the greatest brand impact possible in a meaningful and organic way. Bridge the gap between brand presence and brand involvement by adding value to the SXSW experience and highlighting the best in your brand.
Exclusive Partnership Opportunity
Establish your brand as the Official Headlining Sponsor of SXSW. Make the first move and be the only company receiving premium branding opportunities with maximum media and event coverage. Work with SXSW to develop high-level custom engagement and promotional plans that remain exclusive to you.
Extend Your Reach Through Earned Media
Your company will be the leading partner receiving an abundance of genuine impressions that will strengthen brand awareness. The Headlining Sponsor will secure prominent logo placement and high-profile brand alignment throughout all SXSW communications and promotions. SXSW will help generate visibility that lasts long after the event concludes.
The gift that keeps on giving! Benefit from the approximately $240M earned media value that's projected for the 2025 season from a variety of social, digital, print, radio, and TV outlets. Build FOMO by having your brand presence circulate through all platforms as the Headlining Sponsor for SXSW. Previous SXSW sponsors have seen increases in customer engagement, loyalty, and brand awareness.
Create Custom Experiences
Be more than just a name in lights, create custom, multi-day experiences with premium activations that will be enjoyed by a high volume of SXSW attendees. Not only will you receive access to unique and high-profile activation spaces within key locations, but you’ll also work directly with our team of professionals to help turn your brand experience vision into reality. Showcase your brand in real time and collaborate on brand integration opportunities that fully immerse your product throughout the entire SXSW experience.
Discover the Power of Partnership
Join us and contribute to an unforgettable experience while creating a lasting impact for your brand. SXSW is offering this exclusive marketing solution to help your business expand its audience and achieve advancement goals. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to unite your brand with SXSW. Contact us through the Marketing Contact form to get started. See you at SXSW 2025!