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Advertising Information
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ConventionPlanit.com is a commission-free search directory that meeting professionals use to locate suitable destinations, facilities and service providers. As a distribution channel to the group market, ConventionPlanit.com provides direct access to key corporate and association decision makers worldwide, offering comprehensive features.
Showcase of Annual Listing Options
ConventionPlanit.com offers three listing packages:
Ruby (Basic Level)
Sapphire (Intermediate Level)
Diamond (Top Level)
Details on benefits of each listing are described below. Once a listing is purchased, it begins 30 days following submission of a signed contract and will run for one year from that date, which becomes the annual renewal date. To calculate ROI for a ConventionPlanit.com listing, click here.
HSMAI members, click here for special fees
Companies purchasing a listing automatically become a "member" of ConventionPlanit.com and are eligible to purchase additional advertising opportunities, including:
Divine Deals
Website Display Advertising
Direct email Marketing
Details on each of these advertising options is also described below.
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Ruby
- 2 photos
- Address, phone, fax, email
- Links to RFP template, website, virtual tour, local map
- 500 word description
Specifications:
- 2 photos sized no larger than
260 pixels wide by 240 pixels tall
- 1 logo sized no larger than 160 pixels wide by 80 pixels tall
- Graphics saved as .JPG files
- Materials are requested via email to ashley@conventionplanit.com
- Annual listing period will begin 30 days from receipt of signed contract.
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Click HERE to view a Sample
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Annual Rate (USD-Net)
$1,295.00
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Sapphire
Identical to Ruby plus:
- 4 photos in flash slide show
- Higher placement in search results
- Thumbnail photo on search results page
- One complimentary Divine Deal
Specifications:
- 4 photos sized no smaller than 450
pixels wide by 450 pixels tall
- 1 logo sized no larger than 160 pixels wide by 80 pixels tall
- Graphics saved as .JPG files
- 5 word maximum captions describing each photo
- Materials are requested via email to ashley@conventionplanit.com
- Annual listing period will begin 30 days from receipt of signed contract.
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Click HERE to view a Sample
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Annual Rate (USD-Net)
$1,795.00
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Diamond
Identical to Sapphire plus:
- 8 photos in flash slide show
- Highest placement in search results
- Pop-up descriptive text accompanies thumbnail photo
- Instant access from search results
- Unlimited Divine Deals
Specifications:
- 8 photos sized no smaller than 450 pixels wide by 450 pixels tall
- 1 logo sized no larger than 160 pixels wide by 80 pixels tall
- Graphics saved as .JPG files
- 5 word maximum captions describing each photo
- Materials are requested via email to ashley@conventionplanit.com
- Annual listing period will begin 30 days from receipt of signed contract.
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Click HERE to view a Sample
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Annual Rate (USD-Net)
$2,495.00
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Divine Deal
Postings to promote and fill seasonal periods - cross referenced with the annual listing.
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Click HERE to view a Sample
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Per Posting
(USD-Net)
$400.00
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Interactive Destination Map
- For convention & tourism bureaus
- Must purchase CVB listing and a minimum of 5 facility listings
- Hyperlinks from points on the map to facility listings on ConventionPlanit.com are free.
Specifications:
- Submit map artwork as a JPG file 800-1100 pixels wide; no maximum height
- Your map should have circles or squares that contain numbers or letters which correspond to a legend
- Your map should not list the name of the facility on the map beside its corresponding circle or square, as our webmaster will create a "mouse-over" feature for this purpose.
- Materials are requested via email to ashley@conventionplanit.com
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Click HERE to view a Sample
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Per Posting
(USD-Net)
$500.00
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Website Display Advertising
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In the Spotlight - Homepage (upon availability)
- Grand image prominently displayed beneath the navigation tabs
- Each image rotates in sequence with logo, caption, verbiage
and URL link to designated website
Specifications:
- One (1) high quality photo 940 pixels wide by 250 pixels tall.
(If you do not have an image you feel comfortable using, then
we can help find one for you.)
- Logo/identity in a high-resolution format. Ideally a vector
format such as Adobe Illustrator, Freehand or EPS files.
A 300 dpi bitmap image in JPEG, TIF or BMP formats will work as well.
- Text for 25 word description below photo. (If you do not have any
copy or do not wish to have the description appear, please
submit graphics at the full height and width of 940 x 280.)
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Net Fee Schedule in US Dollars:
Monthly fee based on placement in rotation.
#2 $5,500.00
#3 $5,000.00
#4 $4,500.00
#5 $4,000.00
#6 $3,500.00
#7 $3,000.00
#8 $2,500.00
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Top Sponsor Ad
- Prominent four-color display ad at top of site
Specifications:
- 125 pixels wide x 80 pixels tall with a max of
3 rotations within
the ad, (ad can loop) saved as gif or jpg file
- Flash files or animated gifs are acceptable.
(Max file size
for flash and or animated gif is 35K)
- URL, if desired
- Materials are requested 10 days prior to insertion
via email to
ashley@conventionplanit.com
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Monthly Rate (USD-Net)
$5,000.00 (homepage and all interior pages
Annual Rate (USD-Net)
$50,000.00 (homepage and all interior pages)
Monthly Rate (USD-Net)
$4,000.00 (homepage only)
$1,000.00 - $1,500.00 (interior pages)
Annual Rate (USD-Net)
$25,000.00 (homepage only)
$10,000.00 - $15,000.00 (interior pages)
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Rotation Banner Ad
- Rotates with up to 10 other ads per month
- Ad appears on every page within rotation
Specifications:
- 468 pixels wide by 60 pixels tall saved as a .GIF or .JPG file
- We accept both flash files and animated gifs
- Max file size for flash and or animated gif is 35K
- URL link
- Materials are requested 10 days prior to insertion via email to ashley@conventionplanit.com
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Monthly Rate
(USD-Net)
$1,000.00
Annual Rate
(USD-Net)
$10,000.00
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Direct Email Marketing
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ConventionPlanit.com offers several email marketing opportunities:
e-ALERT Newsletter
- Distributed bi-weekly to over 45,000 meeting professionals. Click HERE to view a sample.
- All materials requested 10 days prior to insertion via email to ashley@conventionplanit.com.
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Spotlight Advertorial
- 150-175 words of copy
- One graphic (maximum 525 pixels wide by 130 pixels tall), .JPG format
- URL link
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Per Issue Rate
(USD-Net)
$2,000.00
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First Vertical Sponsor Ad - Right Side
- 50 words of copy
- Logo sized 175 pixels wide by 130 pixels tall, .JPG format
- Graphic sized 175 pixels wide by 130 pixels tall, .JPG format
- URL link
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Per Issue Rate
(USD-Net)
$1,500.00
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Second Vertical Sponsor Ad - Right Side
- 50 words of copy
- Logo sized 175 pixels wide by 130 pixels tall, .JPG format
- Graphic sized 175 pixels wide by 130 pixels tall, .JPG format
- URL link
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Per Issue Rate
(USD-Net)
$1,200.00
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Third Vertical Sponsor Ad - Right Side
- 50 words of copy
- Logo sized 175 pixels wide by 130 pixels tall, .JPG format
- Graphic sized 175 pixels wide by 130 pixels tall, .JPG format
- URL link
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Per Issue Rate
(USD-Net)
$800.00
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Solar e-Clip - Left Side Middle of Page
- 25 words of copy
- Graphic sized 260 pixels wide by 130 pixels tall, .JPG format
- URL link
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Per Issue Rate
(USD-Net)
$1,000.00
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e-Blast Advertising
- Reach over 45,000 meeting professionals
directly by email with your exclusive ad
- Annual Listing purchase required. Message content may only promote members of ConventionPlanit.com.
- Before any work begins, provide the following to ensure a timely turnaround and accuracy
(All materials requested 5 business days prior to send date to ashley@conventionplanit.com):
- Date/time the e-blast should be sent (Tuesday mornings tend to have better open rates)
- The "Subject Line"
- The "From Line" (Who is sending the e-blast)
- Provide email addresses of recipients to be included on the test email (in a CSV file)
- The message (see below in "Message Guidelines" and "Graphic Guidelines" sections)
- Text version of message (in a .doc format)
- All hyperlinks
- Alt tags for images (if applicable)
Specifications
Message Guidelines:
- All graphics should follow basic Web rules and use only Web-friendly fonts (i.e. Arial, Times New Roman, Courier, Veranda, Helvetica, etc.)
- Please provide content in the following formats ONLY:
- HTML with images (Most preferred format)
- PSD (Photoshop or Image Ready) file
- JPG, GIF, PNG, TIFF (please allow for extra time)
- Subject Line should not include ALL CAPS
- Please refrain from using spammy Subject Lines (i.e. including $ signs, numbers, words like "free" or "discount")
Graphic Guidelines:
- All text will be converted from graphic to editable HTML text
- Please allow extra white space for text (some fonts appear smaller in Photoshop than they will once converted to HTML)
- Text should be 10-12 point in Photoshop
- Graphics should be saved at a minimum of 72DPI
- Files should not exceed 650 pixels in width (height can expand freely but not too large)
- The smaller and more optimized your graphics are, the faster they will appear in your message
- Avoid vertical images if the message is expandable
HTML Guidelines:
- Do not use background images; they will not render in all email clients. (see "Backgrounds" article for more information.)
- Use a good text to image ratio (see "Tips" article for more information.)
- Slice for no spacer gif's (see "Spacer GIF's" article for more information.)
- Include anchors for longer messages
- Graphics to be included in the HTML message should be saved as either JPG, GIF or PNG files
- Avoid CSS if possible (do not use an external CSS file)
- Avoid complex HTML; the simpler the more likely to render correctly
- File size should be as minimal as possible; not to exceed 70kb
**NOTE: HTML code and images are required. If the code is unavailable, the original Photoshop files can be converted to HTML for a standard set up fee of $295.00.
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Per Campaign Rate (USD-Net)
$5,000.00
$295.00 set up
fee (if applicable)
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AH&LA and HSMAI members are eligible to receive special discounts!
HSMAI members, click here for special fees
Rotation Ads and Sponsor Ads must be paid by check or money order. Tracking is available.
Advertising must be purchased in conjunction with an annual listing.
Contact us at info@conventionplanit.com or 1-866-922-8988 (USA)
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