Need Help Justifying CMA

Membership, Courses, or Summit?

Here are a couple of sample emails you can send to your boss to justify the cost. Remember - tailor this to meet your needs.

Justification Letters


CMA Summit 2026


Feel free to use this one or ask ChannelGTM.ai to create a custom one for you.

Subject:  Request to Attend CMA Summit 2026

Hi [Manager’s Name],


I’d like to request approval to attend CMA Summit 2026, March 24–26 in Houston, TX.


This event is built specifically for channel marketers. The sessions focus on strategies, frameworks, and tools that improve execution, partner engagement, and reporting. It’s designed to help us move faster, make smarter decisions, and get more from the resources we already have.


Agenda highlights include:


  • From Planning to Proof: Your Annual Marketing Blueprint
  • Creative MDF Uses & Budget Hacks
  • Field Marketing in a Digital World
  • The Partner Effect: How Ecosystems Shape the Buyer Journey
  • Leadership & Team Building in Channel Marketing


Additional opportunities include:

  • Partner Tech Live — a focused half-day on getting more from the tools we already use and see the newest innovations in the space
  • AI in Channel Workshop (optional) — real prompts and workflows I can apply immediately


This is a worthwhile investment that will deliver measurable ROI for our team. The strategies and tools I bring back will directly impact how we plan, execute, and report.


Estimated costs:

Conference pass: [Insert cost]

Travel and lodging: [Insert estimate]

Total: [Insert total]

Thanks for your consideration.



Courses

Channel Events Masterclass

Total cost: $597

Subject: Request for Approval: Channel Events Masterclass Training


Dear [Manager’s Name],


I’d like to request approval to enroll in the Channel Events Masterclass offered by the Channel Marketing Association. The course investment is $597, and it’s designed specifically for B2B professionals responsible for driving measurable outcomes from in-person events, trade shows, and channel field marketing programs.

This course provides a clear, proven framework for improving how we plan, execute, and follow up on events—turning them into pipeline-generating assets instead of one-off branding exercises.


Key Business Benefits:

  • Improve Event ROI: Learn how to pre-book qualified meetings, convert booth traffic into leads, and track post-event pipeline.
  • Increase Efficiency: Use done-for-you templates, checklists, and scripts to streamline planning and execution.
  • Stronger Follow-Up: Implement a tested system for faster, personalized follow-up that converts.
  • Cross-Functional Alignment: Help sales, channel, and partner teams coordinate around a shared event strategy.
  • Trackable Outcomes: Learn how to measure and report revenue directly tied to event performance.

What’s Included:


  • Lifetime access to the on-demand Masterclass
  • Downloadable resources: meeting trackers, lead capture scripts, follow-up templates, and ROI dashboards
  • Real-world examples from successful B2B teams
  • Official Certificate of Completion for professional development
  • Proof of completion to add to internal training records or enablement goals


Why It’s Worth the Investment:


The cost of this course is a fraction of what we invest in a single event. Even one improved process—or one additional deal—can quickly generate a positive return.


Plus, the certification provides documented proof that I’ve completed structured, results-focused training that directly supports my role.


Please let me know if you’d like more details or if there’s a formal process I need to follow. I’m confident this training will help us drive better results from our event investments moving forward.


Thank you for considering this request.

Best regards,

[Your Name]