A quick, cost-effective way to generate “buzz”
for a product/service or
to
stretch a limited advertising budget is to advertise with the VMA.
Website Advertising: Readership of our website consists primarily of top level executives representing the leaders of the Virginia manufacturing industry as well as members of the General Assembly. The number of unique visitors to the website has increased annually, growing by approximately 36% in 2009 and 430% since 2003.
Year |
Unique Visitors |
| 2003 | 4866 |
| 2004 | 8018 |
| 2005 | 9304 |
| 2006 | 11955 |
| 2007 | 15455 |
| 2008 | 18953 |
| 2009 | 25792 |
- Company Profile: Get a company profile placement in our user-friendly Business Services Directory on the VMA website. $500 per year (Complimentary with Associate Membership)
- E-Advertising: We will post your high-quality image, promotional text and website link on the VMA website. (Subject to annual renewal) Specific web pages for advertising will be coordinated between the client and the VMA.
- Animated Banner Ad - $500 per quarter (25% discount for members)
(2"x6" rolling, hyperlinked banner with up to 20 custom
characters for unique messaging)
- Logo Ad - $200 per quarter (25% discount for members) (includes hyperlink)
- Larger ad space - $350 per quarter (25% discount for members) (available on a limited basis and upon request)
(Technical specifications of E-Ads are subject to change. Ad placement is limited by availability of space.)
Newsletter Advertising: Opportunities for advertisements in the form of article submissions and ads for inclusion in the VMA newsletter, The Virginia Manufacturer, are available. Newsletters are published electronically and are archived on the VMA website, as well as distributed at different VMA events.
- Articles: These must be reviewed and approved by the VMA in advanced of inclusion in the newsletter. Topics should be relevant to Virginia manufacturers, and inclusion of any article is subject to the discretion of the VMA. These will be accepted on a limited basis with rolling submission and at a price of $500 per issue, if approved.
- Ads: These are ads that must fit in the column of the newsletter and will be published for a price of $300 per issue. Submission of these is rolling, and space is limited. Design costs are not covered in the above price, if design assistance is needed.
The newsletter is published electronically, so any submissions will be included in the publication in color, when applicable, and will appear in color when viewed online. Included submissions may be printed in black & white, if the newsletter is distributed in hard copy.
Event Sponsorship and/or Exhibiting: Opportunities for sponsorship or exhibiting at a VMA event are also available, with pricing dependent upon the event. Typically, exhibiting opportunities range from $400 - $600 a booth, and sponsorship opportunities range from $500 - $10,000, depending on the level of sponsorship.
The premier VMA events annually are the Virginia Industry Environmental Conference (VIEC) and the Virginia Industry Leadership Forum. Please go to the VMA calendar at www.vamanufacturers.com/calendar/ for all event listings.
The 2010 VIEC will be held September 22nd & 23rd in Richmond, VA, and the 2010 Forum will be held December 9th & 10th in Williamsburg, VA.
Please contact Alice Scott, Director of Marketing & Member Services, to inquire about any of the above opportunities at 804-643-7489 ext. 10 or ascott@vamanufacturers.com.