Ad Club Ad Hops + FX Member Showcase

The FX Member Showcase is the can’t-miss event of the year!

Freelancer. Contractor. Consultant. Whatever you call it, this is for you. This year, the Ad Hops + FX Member Showcase gives you the opportunity to present your best work and get in front of the very people looking for you.

Together, we’ll be inviting scores of potential clients to the Showcase, including ad agencies, design studios, large corporations, small businesses, nonprofits, startups, and more!

Halfway through the Global Entrepreneurship Week, make sure to attend this annual event, organized by the KC Ad Club and The Freelance Exchange of Kansas City. 

We are a beautiful mix of professionals, serving you with:

• A solid strategy for PR and marketing
• Graphic design, animation and branding
• Copywriting and editing for all types of content
• Capturing stories with photography and video production
• Social media management 
• Websites where every part serves a purpose

This is an Ad Hops event, organized by the KC Ad Club and the FX of KC. 

The Showcase is FREE to attend for all members of the KC Ad Club and FX of KC. Non-members pay a $10 entrance fee. 

EXHIBITORS

Showcase Your Creativity

Freelancer. Contractor. Consultant. Whatever you call it, this is for you. This year, the Ad Hops + FX Member Showcase gives you the opportunity to present your best work and get in front of the very people looking for you. 

This is a joint event between the KC Ad Club and FX. Together, we’ll be inviting scores of potential clients to the Showcase, including:

• Ad Agencies
• Design Studios
• Large Corporations
• Small Businesses
• Nonprofits
• Startups
• And More!

Get Ready in 2 steps: 

1. You must be an FX member to exhibit. Not a member? Join today!

2. Secure your spot in the Showcase: 

Exhibitor Level 1 $50

• For Freelance Exchange Members only
• 5-foot table to exhibit and showcase your company

Exhibitor Level 2 $40

• For Freelance Exchange Members only
• 4-foot space (half of an 8-foot table) to exhibit and showcase your company
• Table is shared with another freelancer to be assigned by event coordinators

You can also level up (and get a larger table!) with a sponsorship!

Sponsor the Showcase

This event could not be done without our valued sponsors. Does your company want to support our cause and community? Pick the sponsorship level that works for you.

Member Sponsor – Level 1 $250

• For Freelance Exchange Members only
• 8-foot table with prime placement to exhibit and showcase your company
• Logo on event signage and fliers handed out at event (time permitting)
• Includes full slide (1920 x 1080) in looping presentation that will run during the event 
• Large banner ad (1150 x 315px, JPG, PNG or GIF) on FX website* for six months
• Inclusion in 50 Swag Bags for attendees. Items must be received no later than Monday, November 18 to be included.

Member Sponsor – Level 2 $150

• For Freelance Exchange Members only
• 8-foot table with prime placement to exhibit and showcase your company
• Logo on looping presentation that will run during the event 
• Logo on event signage and fliers handed out at event (time permitting)
• Small banner ad (550 x 315 px, JPG, PNG or GIF) on FX website* for three months
• Inclusion in 50 Swag Bags for attendees. Items must be received no later than Monday, November 18 to be included.

Member Sponsor – Level 3 $100

• For Freelance Exchange Members only
• 8-foot table with prime placement to exhibit and showcase your company
• Logo on looping presentation that will run during the event 
• Logo on event signage and fliers handed out at event (time permitting)
• Small banner ad (550 x 315 px, JPG, PNG or GIF) on FX website* for one month
• Inclusion in 50 Swag Bags for attendees. Items must be received no later than Monday, November 18 to be included.

Member Sponsor – Level 4 $35

• For Freelance Exchange Members only
• Does NOT include entry as an Exhibitor and does NOT include a table
• Includes logo on looping presentation that will run during the event
• Inclusion in 50 Swag Bags for attendees. Items must be received no later than Monday, November 18 to be included.

Are you not a member, but would like to sponsor the event? Read more here. 

FAQs

1. How many companies are attending?

In collaboration with KC Ad Club, The Freelance Exchange will be inviting hundreds of businesses and agencies. Our PR and social media campaign for this year’s Showcase is set to run on Linkedin, Facebook, X, Instagram, and Meetup. This is an event to find high-quality prospects that fit your style. You are the one bringing the magic to your table. 

2. Is parking free?

Yes, there is free parking in a garage next door to Aspiria NOW. Look for the FX signs to direct you. 

3. What should I bring to my table as an exhibitor?

The short answer is: bring self-promotional materials and your portfolio (if applicable). When you sign up as an exhibitor, you will receive an email with a list of information on what you can, and cannot bring. Read more: How to prepare for the showcase

ATTENDEES

Join us for an exciting event that pairs the best of both worlds: happy hour with your industry friends and seeing the amazing work of local advertising / marketing freelancers.

Find the best talent for your project(s) here! Meet and connect with the city’s savviest solopreneurs, view their eye-catching portfolios, learn about their conceptual ideas, and peep their amazing displays.

 Meet the likes of:
 • Graphic Designers & Art Directors
 • Illustrators & Animators
 • Copywriters & Proofreaders
 • Photographers & Videographers
 • PR Pros & SEO Specialists
 • Social Media Managers & Marketing Strategists
 • Web Developers & Web Designers
 • And More!

Cost:
Ad Club or FX Member—Free
Non-Member—$10

Drinks and appetizers included.

Register ON THE AD CLUB WEBSITE: https://www.kcadclub.com/programs-events/ad-hops-fx-member-showcase

Your support helps us serve you. Please consider a sponsorship and get plenty of benefits as a thank you. Learn more:  https://www.kcfreelanceexchange.com/showcase-sponsorships/

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This event is being held at Aspiria NOW on the Aspiria Campus (old Sprint campus) off 115th Street in Overland Park. Parking is FREE in the parking garages across the street. Look for the FX signs to guide you. Questions? Contact Terese at [email protected].

About the Organizers

FX of KC is a 20+-year-old professional organization for all freelancers, consultants, and solopreneurs working in marketing and advertising in the Kansas City metropolitan area. 

KC Ad Club is one of the oldest and largest American Advertising Federation (AAF) clubs nationwide, boasting nearly 2,000 members across the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area. 

Questions? Contact us at [email protected].