NCSBA uses advertisements to support the website, two publications, and the annual statewide meetings. Send all inquires and submit ads to the Media and Advertising Coordinator.
2019 Advertising Rates
NC Bee Buzz
NC Bee Buzz is issued quarterly as a 8.5×11 full-color offset printed magazine and an online PDF to our over 5000 members. Non-members can access the online version also. See here for the latest issue. All members of the NCSBA receive copies.
- Full page (four annual issues) $800.00
- Full page (single issue) $250.00
- Half page (four annual issues) $400.00
- Half page (single issue) $150.00
- Back Outer, Back Inner, or Front Inner Cover (four annual issues) $1000.00
- Back Outer, Back Inner, or Front Inner Cover (single issue) $300.00 (may be unavailable)
Specifications:
- Full Page: 7.5″ W x 9.75″ H
- Half Page: 7.5″ W x 4.75″ H
- Back Cover: 7.5″ W x 6.5″ H
- .jpeg or .tiff format
- Ads must be four-color (CMYK).
- Please make sure the ad does not have a rule/black line around it.
- Ads must be submitted by January 1, April 1, July 1 or October 1.
Please provide ads in the correct color and size. We can not be held responsible for any issues caused if we must convert the color or scale for you.
Yellow Book
The Yellow Book is issued annually (usually in late summer) as a 4½ x 7½ black and white publication mailed to all members of the NCSBA and serves as a formal register for the entire membership. It contains membership lists and administration information, so it is used continually throughout the year by our members.
- Full page $80.00
- Half page $45.00
Specifications:
- Full Page: 4.5″ W x 7.5″ H
- Half Page: 4.5″ W x 3.75″ H
- .jpeg or .tiff format
- Greyscale or black/white only.
- Please make sure the ad does not have a rule/black line around it.
- Ads must be submitted by June 1.
Please provide ads in the correct color and size. We can not be held responsible for any issues caused if we must convert the color or scale for you.
Website
In 2017, ncbeekeepers.org averaged over 4000 users with between 10,000 and 23,000 page views per month. The site sees most activity at the beginning of the year. Activity remains steady through the summer and then tapers off as a beekeeping season draws to a close. Advertisers may change their ads monthly. Ncbeekeepers.org ranks at or near the top when searching “Beekeeping” and “NC” or “North Carolina”. Local chapters promote bee schools on the site, drawing individuals newly interested in beekeeping as they search for information.
- One Month $200
- Single Quarter $400
- Annual $1100
- Advertisers who purchase ads in all four quarterly issues of the Bee Buzz and the Yellow Book received a 20% discount on web ad rates ($160, $320 and $880 respectively).
- Advertisers who purchase full year of web advertising and full page ads for all four Bee Buzzes will have their logo on the home page in the sponsor bar.
Specifications:
- 350px x 112px
- .jpeg or .tiff
- Maximum file size 50 kb
- Front page logos must be full color. Transparent .png, .ai, .ps, or .pdf files are accepted.
Statewide Meetings
NCSBA conducts annual statewide meetings in the Spring and Summer. To discuss sponsorship or vendor options, contact the State Meeting Vendor Coordinator.
Billing
Invoices are sent out quarterly. Physical media and remits may be sent to:
NCSBA
Media and Advertising Coordinator
501 Bolin Brook Farm Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516