Supporting Journalism, Strengthening Community
The Milwaukee Press Club is a trusted forum for civic dialogue—educating the public on vital issues, championing journalistic integrity, and fostering an informed community. Through scholarships, professional recognition and advocacy, we invest in the future of journalism in Milwaukee and Wisconsin. We also offer valuable networking and visibility opportunities for sponsors committed to a strong, free press.
Annual Meeting & Knighting
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | Newsroom Pub
Attendees: 100+
Audience: Media, Government, Business & PR Professionals
State-of-the-club and ratification of board member elections and investiture of The Circle of the Knights of Bohemia, Knights of the Golden Quill and Distinguished Service Award recipients.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
$2,500
Promotion in event marketing, signage, website and speaking opportunity.
SUPPORTING SPONSOR
$500
Signage and website recognition.
Behind the Headlines
News-Driven Timing | Downtown Milwaukee
Attendees: 100+
Audience: Media, elected officials, civic leaders, professionals and opinion leaders related to topic
Newsmakers tackle the day’s most pressing issues in a forum where key stakeholders and opposing voices engage before a panel of journalists.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Limit (1) per event
starting at $1,500
Promotion in event marketing, signage, website and speaking opportunity.
City of Milwaukee Birthday Party
Thursday, January 29, 2026 | The Grain Exchange
Attendees: 400+
Audience: Media, Government, Business & Civic Leaders; Major corporate PR, marketing and communications staff and representatives
Join the Milwaukee Press Club as we toast to Milwaukee’s birthday with more than 400 community and business leaders.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Limit (1)
$7,500
Premier promotion in event marketing, signage, website, program and speaking opportunity.
Includes (15) event tickets.
KEY SPONSOR
$2,500
Promotion in event marketing, website and program recognition.
Includes (5) event tickets.
SUPPORTING SPONSOR
$1,500
Website and program recognition.
Includes (3) event tickets.
Gridiron Awards
May 2025 | The Pfister Hotel
Attendees: 300+
Audience: Award-winning journalists and their editors, alongside local newsmakers and a featured national media speaker.
An annual celebration honoring Wisconsin’s leading journalists through the Excellence in Journalism awards, a distinguished national journalist with the Sacred Cat award, and exceptional regional civic, community or business leaders with the Headliner awards.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
$3,500
Premier promotion in event marketing, signage, website and program.
Half page ad in print program.
Includes a corporate table of (8); Preferred seating.
SUPPORTING SPONSOR
$2,500
Promotion in event marketing, website and program recognition.
Quarter page ad in print program.
Includes a corporate table of (8).
Media Hall of Fame
Friday, October 3, 2025 | Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel
Attendees: 200+
Audience: Veteran journalists and leadership from various news organizations.
The induction ceremony for the Milwaukee Media Hall of Fame.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
$1,750
Premier promotion in event marketing, signage, website and program.
Quarter page vertical ad (5″h x 3.5″w) in print program.
Includes a corporate table of (8); Preferred seating.
CONGRATULATORY AD
Congratulate a friend, colleague or honoree by designing an ad their honor.
This is a tax-deductible contribution to the MPC Endowment through a Hall of Fame program ad.
Simply 1) email your ad or message to lexie@milwaukeepressclub.org and 2) complete your payment, referencing Hall of Fame Ad.
HALF PAGE PROGRAM AD
Deadline: Tuesday, September 23
$500
Half page horizontal ad (5″h x 7.5″w).
QUARTER PAGE PROGRAM AD
Deadline: Tuesday, September 23
$250
Quarter page vertical ad (5″h x 3.5″w)
CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE
Deadline: Friday, September 26
$100
Three line congratulatory message 20 words or less.
Meet the Media
Thursday, December 4, 2025 | Newsroom Pub
Attendees: 100+
Audience: Media, Government, Business & PR Professionals
Meet the Media is a one-of-a-kind networking event where guests mingle with Milwaukee journalists, business leaders, and public officials—while local media pros and community figures serve as celebrity bartenders at the Newsroom Pub
PRESENTING SPONSOR
$2,500
Promotion in event marketing, signage and website. Opportunity to serve as a celebrity bartender.
SUPPORTING SPONSOR
$500
Signage and website recognition.
Newsmakers
Bi-monthly | Newsroom Pub
Attendees: 50+
Audience: Local print, broadcast and electronic media and community thought leaders.
Newsmaker luncheons are a forum where local, regional, or national newsmakers speak and take questions from journalists and the public.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
$6,000 (one programming year)
Promotion in event marketing, signage and website. Opportunity to introduce speakers.
SUPPORTING SPONSOR
$3,000 (one programming year)
Promotion in event marketing, signage and website.
The Milwaukee Press Club endeavors to provide the maximum exposure possible for our valued sponsors. The above outlines the minimum expectations. All event sponsorships are subject to industry exclusivity.
MPC Endowment
Contribute to Journalism Excellence
The endowment carries out its mission by providing scholarships to students, funding journalism-related education programs and supporting activities of the Milwaukee Press Club.
Membership
MPC Membership
Support journalistic excellence in Milwaukee and throughout Wisconsin and become part of the oldest continuously operating press club in the country, founded in 1885. The Press Club also supports the MPC Endowment Ltd., which awards annual journalism scholarships to students and provides grants to journalism programs.