2016 Member Advertising Rates Generate brand exposure, increased visibility and traffic for your business with the Charleston Metro Chamber’s member-only advertising opportunities. Print and digital advertising solutions deliver your message to thousands of business leaders and professionals across the region. Advertising placement is available in numerous vehicles that include: CMCC
Quarterly print magazine + digital format
eUpdate
Bi-weekly electronic member newsletter
ePlanner
i-weekly electronic member calendar B of upcoming events and programs
Website
ully responsive site with 26,000+ page F views per month
CYP Website Targeted for Young Professionals, a fully responsive site CYP Pulse
Monthly electronic CYP newsletter
With more than 1,600 member organizations representing 125,000 professionals, the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce serves as the collective voice of the business community, and a catalyst for advancing the region’s economy and enhancing members’ success through Advocacy, Talent, Business Development and Membership Services. charlestonchamber.net
Updated March15, 2016
CMCC Quarterly Magazine: CMCC magazine delivers articles and information on the Chamber, members and the business community working together to enhance members’ success and strengthen the region as a world-class metro area. Each issue includes feature stories, articles on programs and services, upcoming key events, a list of new members from the past quarter and more. The digital magazine online at charlestonchamber.net includes hyperlinks to all advertisers and members listed and can be viewed by anyone visiting the Chamber’s website.
Distribution • 3000+ issues printed quarterly • 1600+ mailed to member organizations
Back Cover Ad Inside Front Cover Ad Inside Right Read Ad Inside Back Cover Ad
full page
Full Page Ad Ad specs: trim size: 8” x 10.5” live area: 8” x 10.5”
• Displayed in local businesses, organizations and events • Digital magazine on Chamber website, which receives more than 26,000 page views/month, viewable by both Chamber members and non-members • Ads hyperlinked to company website in digital publication • Link emailed to 10,000+ member subscribers
Advertising Rates
Back Cover* Inside Front Cover* Inside Right Read* Inside Back Cover* Full page* Half Page Horizontal Third Page Island* Third Page Vertical Quarter Page
1X $1,797 $1,585 $1,479 $1,373 $1,060 $742 $742 $525 $466
2X $1,644 $1,450 $1,353 $1,256 $970 $679 $679 $480 $427
3X $1,527 $1,347 $1,257 $1,167 $901 $631 $631 $446 $396
4X $1,347 $1,188 $1,109 $1,029 $795 $557 $557 $393 $350
* Indicates premium positioning
Publication Dates Spring Issue: April 15 Summer Issue: July 15
Camera-ready art due 30 days prior to publication date.
Fall Issue: October 15
All Ads are full color
half page
Half Page Ad Ad specs: trim size: 7.5” x 5” live area: 7.5” x 5”
Third Page Vertical Ad Ad specs: trim size: 2.5” x 10.5” live area: 2.5” x 10.5”
quarter page
third page vertical
Third Page Island Ad Ad specs: trim size: 4.5” x 6.125” live area: 4.5” x 6.125”
Winter Issue: January 15 Contact Laura Bright at lbright@charlestonchamber.org or 843.805.3070 for more details and to book your advertising.
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce 2016 Advertising Rates Updated March 15, 2016
Quarter Page Ad Ad specs: trim size: 3.75” x 5.” live area: 3.75” x 5”
third page island
CMCC Website Advertising: Member advertising on the Chamber’s website receive tremendous exposure while closely aligning with the region’s premier business organization. With more than 26,000 page views per month from new and returning viewers, your message is prominently displayed enabling you to reach new customers and compete in the digital marketplace. Member Spotlight and Logo ads are hyperlinked to your site increasing your organization’s traffic. Internal Pages Member Spotlight Ad
Member Spotlight Ad 480 X 320
Up to 50 word company profile and hyperlink
Displayed on each page of chosen section - About - Membership - Advocacy - Business Development - Talent $1,272 / 1 month $1,081 / 3 months $763 / 6 months size: 320 pixels high by 480 pixels wide (1.067 in. X 1.6 in.) Internal Pages Logo Ad
Logo Ad 300 X 300
Displayed on each page of chosen section - About - Membership - Advocacy - Business Development - Talent $689 / 1 month $586 / 3 months
Member Spotlight Ad 480 X 320
Up to 50 word company profile and hyperlink
Logo Ad 300 X 300
$413 / 6 months size: 300 pixels wide by 300 pixels high (1 in. X 1 in.) Contact Laura Bright at lbright@charlestonchamber.org or 843.805.3070 for more details and to book your advertising.
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce 2016 Advertising Rates Updated March 15, 2016
Internal Page
eUpdate and ePlanner: Deliver your message directly to members of the Chamber with banner and logo ads in bi-weekly newsletters - eUpdate and ePlanner. eUpdate delivers news, information and Chamber services in targeted sections for optimal interest and coverage. ePlanner delivers information on upcoming programs and events allowing members to secure their participation in the Chamber’s popular opportunities for knowledge, connections and professional development. Both newsletters are delivered to 10,000+ opt-in subscribers who enjoy the easy to read formats packed with useful information and links to advertiser website and/or email address.
eUpdate
Banner Ad Monthly Pricing
Banner Ad 366 X 151
$700 / 1 month = 4 weekly ad placements @ $175 $641 / 2 months = 8 weekly ad placements @ $160.25 $595 / 3 months = 12 weekly ad placements @ $148.75 $525 / 4 months = 16 weekly ad placements @ $131.25 size: 366 pixels wide by 151 pixels high (1.22 in. X .503 in.) Logo Ad Monthly Pricing
Logo Ad 145 X 145
$575 / 1 month = 4 weekly ad placements @ $143.75 $526 / 2 months = 8 weekly ad placements @ $131.50
Logo Ad 145 X 145
Banner Ad 366 X 151
Logo Ad 145 X 145
$489 / 3 months = 12 weekly ad placements @ $122.25 $431 / 4 months = 16 weekly ad placements @ $107.75
Logo Ad 145 X 145
size: 145 pixels wide by 145 pixels high (.483 in. X .483 in.)
Banner Ad 366 X 151
Contact Laura Bright at lbright@charlestonchamber.org or 843.805.3070 for more details and to book your advertising.
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce 2016 Advertising Rates Updated March 15, 2016
ePlanner
Logo Ad 145 X 145
CYP Website Advertising: Member advertising on the CYP website receives tremendous exposure to a targeted group of active young professionals. With more than 1,000 members, advertising on the CYP website prominently displays your message enabling you to reach our region’s up and coming leaders. Member Spotlight and Logo ads are hyperlinked to your site increasing your organization’s traffic. Internal Pages Member Spotlight Ad
Member Spotlight Ad 480 X 320
Displayed on each page of chosen section - About - Membership - Development - Community Engagement $800 / 1 month
Up to 50 word company profile and hyperlink
$680 / 3 months $480 / 6 months size: 320 pixels high by 480 pixels wide (1.067 in. X 1.6 in.) Internal Pages Logo Ad
Logo Ad 300 X 300
Displayed on each page of chosen section - About - Membership - Development - Community Engagement $450 / 1 month $383 / 3 months
Member Spotlight Ad 480 X 320
$270 / 6 months size: 300 pixels wide by 300 pixels high (1 in. X 1 in.)
Up to 50 word company profile and hyperlink
Logo Ad 300 X 300
Contact Laura Bright at lbright@charlestonchamber.org or 843.805.3070 for more details and to book your advertising.
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce 2016 Advertising Rates Updated March 15, 2016
Internal Page
CYP Pulse Newsletter: Deliver your message directly to members of Charleston Young Professionals with banner and logo ads in The Pulse, directly linking young professionals to your products and services. The Pulse is distributed monthly to 1200+ opt-in subscribers with an average open rate of 45%. Delivering news, resources and upcoming CYP and Chamber programs and events, The Pulse allows CYP members to secure their participation in unique opportunities for connections, professional development and community leadership.
Banner Ad Monthly Pricing
Banner Ad 366 X 151
$450 / 1 month = 1 ad placement @ $450 $412 / 2 months = 2 ad placements @ $412 $383 / 3 months = 3 ad placements @ $383 $338 / 4 months = 4 ad placements @ $338 size: 366 pixels wide by 151 pixels high (1.22 in. X .503 in.) Logo Ad Monthly Pricing
Logo Ad 145 X 145
Logo Ad 145 X 145
$200 / 1 month = 1 ad placement @ $200
Banner Ad 366 X 151
$183 / 2 months = 2 ad placements @ $183 $170 / 3 months = 3 ad placements @ $170 $150 / 4 months = 4 ad placements @ $150 size: 145 pixels wide by 145 pixels high (.483 in. X .483 in.) CYP Pulse
Contact Laura Bright at lbright@charlestonchamber.org or 843.805.3070 for more details and to book your advertising.
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce 2016 Advertising Rates Updated March 15, 2016
Logo Ad 145 X 145
Advertising Requirements
Mandatory Ad Specs and Preparation
Ad Submission
• Ad Submission: Ads must be in “print/press ready” PDF with *all fonts embedded.* No native files may be sent.
• Art needed 45 days prior to publication date. Please include month requested on Advertising Contract.
• I mage Files: .PNG or .GIF formats are not suited for printing publications and will NOT be accepted.
• E-mail Address: Files under 7MB may be submitted. For timely processing, please type the name of your company and ad size in the subject line of the email, and include your contact info in the body of the email.
•P rinting Specification: 20-25% dot gain. High quality digital or offset. 4 color throughout.
Please note:
Word, Powerpoint, Publisher will NOT be accepted.
• Prep Specifications: minimum 300 dpi images in your ad. Screened tone values over 90% may print solid. Screened values under 3% may “print” white. The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce can not guarantee legibility of 4-color knock-out type below 10 points.
1. Ads will be placed on a first come, first served basis. 2. Availability of preferred placement not guaranteed. 3. No placement is exclusive and rotating with other ads is a possibility. 4. Any page that holds more than three ads will have an ad rotation.
• Platform: Macintosh or PC format.
5. Ads on the same page will be placed in order of when they were submitted.
• Color Scans: Minimum of 300 dpi at 100% of final print size. For black and white scans they must by grayscale. Do not submit color files for black and white ads. 4-color scans must be saved as CMYK not RGB. Do not use spot colors.
7. Ad replacement will need a 10 day turnaround.
Contact Laura Bright at lbright@charlestonchamber.org or 843.805.3070 for more details and to book your advertising.
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce 2016 Advertising Rates Updated March 15, 2016
6. The Chamber reserves the right to change these rates and rate guidelines at its discretion.