The Companies feature in Cadence allows you to highlight sponsors and partners throughout your event. By linking companies to schedule items, customizing visibility settings, and organizing them into logical groups, you can create a comprehensive sponsor recognition strategy that increases visibility for your partners while enhancing the attendee experience.
When to use
When showcasing sponsors at different tier levels
When highlighting company participation in specific sessions
When creating a sponsor directory organized by category
When providing attendees with easy access to sponsor information
You must have System Administrator or Event Manager permissions to configure company settings. The Companies feature must be enabled in your event menu.
How to do it
Navigate to your event dashboard in Cadence Admin.
Click on "Companies" in the left sidebar menu.
Create company groups that match your sponsorship tiers.
Use descriptive names like "Platinum Sponsors," "Gold Sponsors," etc., to clearly indicate sponsorship levels.
Add companies to your event by clicking the "+" button.
Required fields include company name and logo. High-resolution square logos work best.
Assign each company to the appropriate sponsorship tier group.
Customize the display order to prioritize higher-tier sponsors.
Switch from alphabetical to custom ordering in the Options tab to manually arrange companies by importance.
Navigate to "Schedule" in the left sidebar menu.
Select a schedule item that should feature sponsor recognition.
Scroll down to the "Companies" section in the schedule item form.
Click the "+" button to add sponsor companies to the schedule item.
Companies must be added to your event before they can be linked to schedule items.
Arrange the order of companies by dragging and dropping them using the handle icon.
Click "Save" to apply your changes.
Return to the Companies menu and select "Emails" from the submenu.
Customize the "Email From (Display Name)" field to match your event branding.
This setting affects all company-related emails, including appointment confirmations.
Verify your sponsor recognition setup by previewing the event as an attendee.
Troubleshooting
If companies are not appearing on schedule items:
Confirm that the Companies feature is enabled in your event menu
Check that the company has been added to your event
Verify that the schedule item is published and visible to attendees
Related links
How to create company groups
How to customize company visibility for different attendee types