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P.O. Box 11571, Norfolk, VA 23517

MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

covid-19 update:

Due to COVID-19 many of the marketing opportunities below are unavailable due to events being canceled and publications not being printed.  Please check back for updates!

MEMBERS ONLY ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

As part of the GBA Membership, businesses have the opportunity to participate in special, discounted advertising opportunities.
Below is a list of the opportunities for 2020.

GBA MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

Interested in sponsoring the next Ghent Business Association meeting?

Call: Tom Cannone at (757) 535-6104
Email: tcannone@paydaypayroll.com

GBA Co-op Ads
Veer Magazine

2-Page Full Color Ad dedicated to promoting Ghent as a destination and offering members an affordable advertising alternative to reach active and community-minded adults.

  • Published monthly on the 15th of every month
  • Free-rack distributed to high traffic areas throughout Hampton Roads
Ad Rates:

1 Block (4″x4″) – $125
2 Blocks (4″x8″ or 8″x4″) – $250

Deadlines:

Space Reservation & Ad Material Deadline: 1st of every month

Contact:

Jennifer McDonald
(757) 403-5852

ADDITIONAL PROMOTIONS
Radio Co-op Ad
Sinclair Communication
(93.7BOB FM & 96X)

Radio ads to promote Masquerade in Ghent.

  • 20 :15 second spot inclusions on BOB FM or 96X on-air commercials
  • Businesses included in promotional mentions on-air and social media
  • Businesses acknowledged on-stage at event and included at station table at Masquerade
  • Businesses mentioned during live call-ins at Masquerade
Investment:

$500 per business

Perks:

Additional Opportunity for GBA Members: 10% off any advertising schedule or package on any of our 5 stations

Contact:

Monica Penna
(757) 831-3650

GBA Special with Virginia Media

Package 1:
25,000 geo-targeted impressions on Virginia Media websites & 2 full color 1/6 page ads in Sunday Compass

Package 2:
1 full color 1/6 page ad in Sunday Compass (13 insertions)

Investment:

Package 1: $399 (value = $575)
Package 2: $132 per insertion (value = $175)

Contact:

Forrest Roberts
(757) 446-2361

GBA Special with Hague Quarterly

Mailed quarterly to 1,800 homes; Average HHI of $135,000+; Average home valuations of $400,000+.

Special:

GBA Members receive 10% off advertising rates

Contact:

Josh Harford
(757) 763-0604

FREE PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Make sure your event or promotion is on either the Events Calendar or Sales & Promotion Page on www.GhentNorfolk.org.

How to submit event or promotion:

Submit Events for the Events Calendar
– OR –
Email event info or sales/promotion information to info@createcaptivate.com.

Make sure your business listing is up-to-date on the Business Directory.

How to submit your directory listing:

Submit New Directory Listing
Manage Directory Listing
– OR –
Email directory information to info@createcaptivate.com.

We will also help promote your business event or promotion on the Ghent Norfolk Facebook page!

How to submit for promotion:

Email information to info@createcaptivate.com.