manufacturers and suppliers

IDC’s manufacturers and suppliers build valuable relationships, strengthen connections, and promote their brand within the Canadian interior design community. IDC provides direct access to target markets and opportunities to support the industry through exclusive events and marketing and communications programs.

updated 2020 packages

IDC has readjusted its packages for Industry Partners to offer improved benefits which fit an online focused industry in lieu of in-person events.

View your updated 2020 Industry Partnership benefits below:

sponsorship opportunities

Sponsorship is an effective way to increase brand recognition and show support for IDC and the interior design profession in Canada. There are various sponsorship opportunities available throughout the year that help you obtain exposure and market your company to the interior design community. View IDC’s 2020 sponsorship opportunities.

2020 Events

	Event	Date
August	Industry Sales Professionals Course Large Design Firms Panel	Aug. 18, 2020
	Industry Sales Professionals Course Boutique Design Firms Panel	Aug. 25, 2020
September	Industry Sales Professionals Course National Accounts Panel	Sept. 15, 2020
	IDC Virtual Awards Program	Sept. 23, 2020
	Industry Sales Professionals Course Large Design Firms Panel	Sept. 29, 2020
	IDC National Panel Discussion Program	TBD
October	AGM	Oct. 7, 2020
	Industry Sales Professionals Course Boutique Design Firms Panel	Oct. 20, 2020
	Industry Sales Professionals Course National Accounts Panel	Oct. 27, 2020
November	IDC National Panel Discussion Program	TBD

Contact:

Barbora Krsiakova

Industry Partnerships Manager

416.649.4438

bkrsiakova@idcanada.org

advertise with IDC

IDC Industry members can take advantage of great advertising opportunities to connect with interior designers coast-to-coast. To learn more about IDC Industry membership, please contact industry@idcanada.org. For opportunities, please review the IDC advertising prospectus.

IDC’S NEWSLETTER – IDCOMMUNITY

IDC’s aggregated source for industry and IDC news is delivered to over IDC 5,000 members. The average open rate for this e-newsletter is 53.61%, more than double the industry standard of 24.88%.

To purchase a newsletter ad, submit your payment online. Members, click here. Non-Members, click here.

Review advertising specs and guidelines here. For more information please contact communications@idcanada.org.

IDC EMAIL BROADCAST PROGRAM

If you have an upcoming event or product launch, use IDC’s email broadcast program to invite or alert interior designers in your community. This e-blast announcement is sent to IDC’s roster of members, making it the best way to get your information in front of your target market and increase your visibility.

HOW IT WORKS

To purchase an e-blast, submit your payment online. Members, click here. Non-Members, click here.
After your payment has been processed, you will be requested to send in your e-blast content (HTML, JPEG or PNG) along with an engaging subject line, relevant hyperlinks and your preferred send date. Your file will be reviewed within two (2) business days.
A test version of your e-blast will be sent to you for approval, then your e-blast will be scheduled and sent out.
A report on open rates and click-through rate may be provided upon request.

DESIGN PACKAGE
IDC offers a basic design package to assist in creating your e-blast. When purchasing your e-blast through our online payment form, select “Basic Design Package” from the list of options before proceeding with payment.

PRICING
View our pricing chart and target market details. Pricing is based on the number of members in your target region. Save when you purchase both an e-blast and event calendar listing!

IMPORTANT
IDC reserves the right to announce blackout periods during the year when e-blasts cannot be sent due to event conflicts. All e-blasts include the following disclaimer: “This e-blast is brought to you through IDC’s Email Broadcast program whereby companies may purchase an e-blast to be sent to IDC’s roster of members. This list of members is controlled by IDC. Member information will not be shared with a third party.”

IDC AND ASID’S i+D MAGAZINE

Advertise with i+D and elevate your brand within the entire North American interior design community. The magazine is distributed to over 30,000 IDC and ASID members, please review the 2020 media planner for all advertising opportunities and contact Michelle Gerli, with any inquires.

Michelle Gerli
Director, Ad Sales
i+D Magazine
203-921-9855
mgerli@asid.org

EVENT CALENDAR LISTING

Promote your upcoming event, seminar, lunch and learn to all members across Canada through a listing on IDC’s event calendar. The event calendar is number one source for professional development and networking opportunities for interior design professionals in Canada. For more information, please contact communications@idcanada.org.

HOME PAGE BANNER AD

The IDC home page is the most visted page on the website and has over 370,000 page views a year. The cost for a one month banner ad is $1,000 for members and $2,000 for non-members. For more information, please contact communications@idcanada.org.

SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTIONAL POSTS

Craft your content and reach over 20,000 followers across IDC’s social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Available to IDC Industry members as part of the membership package.

our proud partners

National Partners

	Architex	Architex and Liz Jordan-Hill are leading suppliers of contract textiles.
	Benjamin Moore	Benjamin Moore is a company supplying premium and super-premium paints and stains.
	Caeserstone	Caeserstone is a publicly traded company that engages in the production and marketing of quartz surfaces used for kitchen countertops, vanity tops, flooring, wall cladding and general interior design.
	Cosentino	Cosentino provides guaranteed quality innovative surfaces in a variety of formats.
	Global Furniture Group	Global offers a comprehensive portfolio of solutions that are designed and engineered to meet the changing needs of the Workplace, Education and Healthcare markets.
	Keilhauer	Keilhauer is a privately owned design focused contract furniture manufacturer.
	Knoll	Knoll, Inc is a design firm that produces office systems, seating, files and storage, tables and desks, textiles, and accessories for the office, home, and higher education settings
	LEVEY	LEVEY is a leading source for commercial vinyl and dry erase wallcovering, custom digital wall and glass finishes, wood veneer, and architectural finishes.
	Lutron	Lutron is a leader in the lighting control industry and offers a wide selection of energy saving dimmers and lighting control solutions.
	Midgley	Midgley Tecnica is a curator and distributor of design-forward technical porcelain and ceramic tile.
	Samsung Electronics Canada	Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. (SECA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., markets a broad range of award-winning digital consumer electronics, information systems, telecommunications and home appliance products.
	Tarkett	Tarkett is a French multinational corporation specialising in the production of floor and wall coverings.