ADVERTISING RATE CARD
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THE BRIDGE
FMWFCHAMBER.COM
EBRIDGE
METRO PROFILE
As an advertiser our monthly newsletter, The Bridge, you have an array of ad sizes for a variety of prices. The Bridge is mailed to approximately 3,000 Chamber member businesses and individuals every month, and an electronic version is emailed to another 9,700.
Advertisers and sponsors in the eBridge get prime visibility and recognition in this e-newsletter. The eBridge is distributed every week to over 8,700 members, ranging from established executives to young professionals and everyone in between.
As an advertiser on The Chamber’s website, you receive a rotating banner ad at the top of select pages, and at the bottom of every single page. Our website receives approximately 13,500 visitors per month and averages 34,100 page views per month.
The Metro Profile is an annual publication distributed to approximately 3,000 members and local businesses, and is used in our relocation packets and in recruitment efforts by our local businesses. This publication highlights the incredible quality of life in the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Region and showcases why our residents, businesses, employees, students and families call this place their home.
COUPON BOOK
The Chamber’s annual coupon book is produced as a fundraising tool for non-profit organizations in our community, such as schools, churches, athletic teams and charitable organizations to utilize each year.
*For sponsored content, +$200 to ad price
ENHANCED RIBBON CUTTINGS
Are you planning a ribbon cutting in the near future? Maximize your exposure and marketing efforts with this $125 Enhancement Package and receive extra promotion, recognition and opportunities. One of the many benefits of this package is a ‘Ribbon Cutting Feature’ in the eBridge with your logo, reason for celebration, date and a link to your website.
Updated: 11.19.2021
THE CHAMBER Advertising Rate Card - Monthly newsletter The Bridge
The Bridge By placing an ad in The Bridge, your business will reach more than 3,000 Chamber member representatives who receive the printed newsletter every month. The Bridge is also sent electronically to more than 10,000 individuals and downloaded hundreds of times each month from fmwfchamber.com. TERMS FOR THE BRIDGE ADVERTISEMENTS INCLUDE: • Ad reservations must be received by the 1st of the month prior. • Ad materials must be sent by the 10th of the month prior. • Preferred format is a print-quality PDF file. • Ads will be used repeatedly unless otherwise specified. Full Page (include 1/4" bleed)
Back Cover (include 1/4" bleed)
• Ad contracts canceled during the contracted term will be billed at the appropriate monthly rate for the remainder of the contract. • Ad placement will be at the discretion of The Chamber editorial staff (placement requests will be accommodated as often as possible). • Invoices for advertisements are billed on a monthly basis.
Half Page
Eighth Page
Quarter Page
Vertical
• The Chamber doesn’t typically offer design services, but can create an ad with minimal modifications if you don’t have one. One round of changes are allowed, and additional time or design will be billed at a rate of $50 an hour. EDITORIAL CALENDAR
MAR Women in business
SEP Non-profits and giving back
APR Community history, then & now
OCT Our workforce, the trades
MAY Our military
NOV Small business
JUN ChamberChoice Award winners, celebrate business
DEC What is The Chamber JAN Advancing change in our metro, public policy FEB Our culture, arts & entertainment
JUL Young Professionals AUG Education landscape & institutions *calendar is subject to change
RATES
WIDTH
HEIGHT
1–2 MONTHS
3–11 MONTHS
12+ MONTHS
FULL PAGE
8.5"
11"
$1,050
$885
$785
BACK COVER
8.5"
9.5"
$1,200
$1,050
$900
HALF PAGE
7.375"
4.75"
$580
$540
$475
QUARTER PAGE
3.625"
4.75"
$400
$350
$290
EIGHTH PAGE
3.625"
2.375"
$290
$200
$150
VERTICAL
2.5"
10"
$500
$450
$400
Include a bleed of .25" (1/4 inch) Updated: 11.19.2021
THE CHAMBER Advertising Rate Card
Fmwfchamber.com Your ad will rotate on The Chamber’s website at the top of select pages and at the bottom of every single page. Our website receives approximately 13,500 visitors per month and averages 34,100 page views per month. TERMS FOR ONLINE ADVERTISING INCLUDE: • Ads are due the last Friday of the month prior to running. • Pricing includes four weeks of advertising. • Ads are “leaderboard” size, 728 pixels wide by 90 pixels tall. fmwfchamber.com banner ad
728x90 pixels
• Ads appear at the bottom of every page and the top of Chamber blog, directory, event calendar, community calendar, membership info and membership benefits pages. • Preferred format is JPG or PNG. • Ads may be changed once a month. If you wish to change your ad more than once, a $20 maintenance fee will be charged.
RATES
1–2 MONTHS
2–4 MONTHS
5–8 MONTHS
9–12 MONTHS
(Price per month)
$200
$170
$160
$150
Coupon Book The Chamber’s annual coupon book is produced as a fundraising tool for non-profit organizations in our community, such as schools, churches, athletic teams and charitable organizations to utilize each year. It is distributed to over 5,000 households. The non-profit organizations in our community work every day to educate our youth, create a sense of community and serve the less fortunate. They do all of this with limited resources and small staffs, so the support of the local community is critical to their ability to continue their work. The majority of the proceeds from this book are contributed to area non-profits. TERMS FOR COUPON BOOK INCLUDE: • All ads are full color and must meet the size specifications. • Preferred format is a print-quality PDF file.
Full page $300 (inside front or back cover) 5 x 8 inches +1/8" bleed
1/2 page $150 5 x 3.75 inches No bleed
1/4 page $50 2.5 x 4 inches No bleed
Updated: 11.19.2021
THE CHAMBER Advertising Rate Card
eBridge Advertising
eBridge banner ad 600x150 pixels
For an investment of $300, your ad will receive prime location of the weekly eBridge with a live link of your choice. The eBridge is distributed to more than 10,000 people each Monday. TERMS FOR ONLINE ADVERTISING INCLUDE: • Ads are due the Friday prior to the week running. • Pricing includes one week of advertising. • Ads are 600 pixels wide by 150 pixels tall. • Preferred format is JPG or PNG. • Ad must be received by the Wednesday prior to the week the eBridge will distribute. • One spot available per week. • Click rates are available upon request.
Sponsorship Company logo
For an investment of $500, the eBridge will be “powered by” your company. You will receive logo recognition at the very top of the eBridge, and you will also receive an entire content block, with an image, to promote your business or message. TERMS FOR SPONSORSHIP INCLUDE: • Assets are due the Friday prior to the week running. • Pricing includes one week of sponsorship. • An EPS or PNG file of your logo (linked to a URL of your choosing) • A 75 word-count message. You may also include a brief section title.
75 words
Image
• A 500x400 pixels image or video thumbnail (linked to a URL of your choosing) *We recommend a beautiful, impactful image with no words on it
Updated: 11.19.2021
THE CHAMBER Advertising Rate Card - Metro Profile & Member Directory
Metro Profile Each year, The Chamber publishes a Metro Profile & Member Directory that highlights various aspects of the community and lists current members. The profile and directory is often used in relocation packets, distributed to new employees at various companies who have requested copies and given to every member. Advertiser index is included as well as a thank you listing to the digital version's landing page. We offer first right of refusal for premium advertisements to the advertiser who purchased the space the previous year.
TERMS FOR METRO PROFILE & MEMBER DIRECTORY INCLUDE: Full Page (include 1/4"bleed)
• Signed contracts are due by March 31. If we do not have your contact by that date, your reservation will be cancelled. Ad materials are due by April 29. If not received by then, your ad will not be published. If you have signed a contract, cancellations must be made by March 31, or the full amount for your ad will be charged.
Half Page
• All ads are full color and must meet the size specifications listed below. • Preferred format is a print-quality PDF file. Vertical
• The profile and directory is available online. Embedded links are included with all advertisements.
Quarter Page
• Effort will be made to place advertisements in a requested spot. Only premium advertisements are eligible for guaranteed placement. • Business Spotlight ads are located at the back of the Metro Profile with 12 ads per page. Eighth Page
Business Spotlight
• Invoices will be billed in January when the Metro Profile & Member Directory is published. • The Chamber doesn’t typically offer design services, but can create an ad with minimal modifications if you don’t have one. One round of changes are allowed, and additional time or design will be billed at a rate of $50 an hour.
Premium Advertisement FULL PAGE
Standard Advertisement
WIDTH
HEIGHT
RATE
BACK COVER
8.5"
11"
$3,500
INSIDE FRONT COVER
8.5"
11"
$2,900
INSIDE BACK COVER
8.5"
11"
$2,900
CONTENT SECTION Placement alongside planned content
8.5"
11"
$2,700
GUARANTEED PLACEMENT Placement on page of choice
8.5"
11"
$2,700
SIZE
WIDTH
HEIGHT
RATE
8.5"
11"
$2,300
HALF PAGE
7.375"
4.75"
$1,700
VERTICAL
2.5"
10"
$1,200
QUARTER PAGE
3.625"
4.75"
$995
EIGHTH PAGE
3.625"
2.375"
$690
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
2.25"
2.25"
$375
FULL PAGE
Include a bleed of .25" (1/4 inch) Updated: 11.19.2021