Concert Program Advertising Guidelines and Instructions

SUGGESTIONS FOR ADVERTISEMENTS
  • We have a loyal audience and regularly reach hundreds of potential local customers.
  • Each advertiser can have a free listing and link on the Sponsor page of our website.
  • Concerts are typically scheduled in October, December, February, and April each year.
  • An ad is a great way to support the band and get attention for your business at the same time. 
USING THE ORDER FORM 

Electronic Ad – Electronic files are preferred and do not incur additional setup charges. A high-resolution PDF file with all fonts embedded is required. 

Camera-ready Ad – Advertiser provides a hard (paper) copy of ad that will need to be converted to electronic format. A setup charge of $10 will apply. 
  • Should contain only line drawings and text
  • Should not contain photos or shades of gray (black and white only)
  • Do not fold or paperclip artwork 

Business Cards Ad – Advertiser provides hard copy of business card that will need to be converted to electronic format. Prefer black & white – do not staple – a setup charge of $10 will apply 
  • Horizontal cards work well in half-page or business card size ads
  • Vertical cards will fit into 1⁄4 page ad only 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 
  • The programs and advertisements are printed in black and white. Please consider this when you are planning ad content. Line drawings and text are best.ads@charlotteconcertband.org
  • Deadline for payment and submission of artwork and copy is Sept 15, 2017 in order to be included in the 2017-2018 season programs. 
  • 2nd program deadline: Nov. 3, 2017.  3rd and 4th program deadline: Feb 2, 2018.
  • Direct questions to ADS@charlotteconcertband.org.

CCB Advertiser Order Form

    Advertiser Information

    Advertisement Size and Frequency

    Advertising Copy — Check One
    • Electronic File — Preferred Format -- Electronic Business Card or ad; high resolution .pdf with all fonts embedded. Email the ad to ads@charlotteconcertband.org or use the "upload file" button below.
    • Camera-ready Ad on paper -- Customer provides camera-ready artwork; $10 setup charge to digitize
    • Business Card — Customer provides business card; DO NOT STAPLE; $10 setup charge. Horizontal layout for Business Card size or 1/2 page size. Vertical layout for 1/4 page size only.
    Max file size: 20MB
    Payment and ad file or artwork must be received by Sept 15, 2017 to be included in the first program.  
    2nd Program Deadline: Nov 3, 2017.  3rd and 4th Program Deadline: Feb. 2, 2018

    Comments and Additional Information

    After you click submit you will be taken to a page with information about payment options. Please take a moment to note the total cost of your advertisement (including, if applicable, any setup fees for non-electronic file formats), as you will need to enter it on the payment page. 
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