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The GSDBA offers several great ways to market your business, get the attention of the GSDBA membership, increase your visibility and grow your business. Click the links below for more information.


Printed Directory                           Online Directory Listings
Website Display Advertising                    Newsletter Inserts
Direct Mail Marketing                                              Mixers
GSDBA Billboard Ads                  GSDBA Proud Member Logo

        

Printed Directory

The GSDBA Directory is published annually each January and is the Directory of Choice for San Diego’s LGBT community.  With a print run and distribution of 30,000 copies throughout the Greater San Diego area, the GSDBA Directory provides the best value in advertising to the LGBT community.  Please note that GSBDA Directory advertising is limited to GSDBA Members in good standing only.  For more information on how to become a member and other benefits of membership, please visit the Membership Information section.  Cost of listings are per category and determined by sign-up date. New Members receive one free listing for their first year. 

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Online Directory Listings

Reach thousands of potential clients and customers every day! List your business on the GSDBA online Directory! Information, pricing and order form available through the link below. Please note that online directory listings are only open to GSDBA members.

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Website Display Advertising

Now Available! Register Today!

Market your business around the world!  The GSDBA is unveiling its latest business advertising opportunities.  Pages will only have 4 ads so register now to secure your ad placement!

Website Display Advertising Rates and Sizes

Regular 173 x 190 pixels $300 per year prepaid.
Large 173 x 380 pixels  $400 per year prepaid.
Premium Regular or Large Plus $100 per year.
              
Premium Webpages: (Based on most traffic to page)

  • Small Business Resource Center
  • Directory 
  • Membership 
  • Advertising  

Advertising on each page also includes all sub pages!

Advertise on the following webpages: (open for 4 ads)

  • About the GSDBA
  • Networking 
  • Contracts 
  • News 
  • Job Bank 
  • Tourism
  • Member Log In
  • Site Map
  • Open 4 Biz GSDBA Member to Member Benefits
  • Featured Member

Advertising on each page also includes all sub pages!

Note that ad space on specific pages is subject to availability.

Minimum Requirements

  • All ads must be submitted to size on CD-ROM on or before the 12th of the month prior to activation.
  • All ads must be submitted in .tif, .gif, or .eps format at 72dpi resolution.
  • Animated .gif's are not allowed on the site.
  • Minimum advertising term is 12 months on each page.  
  • Payment must accompany the ad on CD-ROM.
  • Renewal after advertising term is subject to availability and waiting list.
  • Any changes to advertisement after it has been activated will be subject to a $25.00 fee.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations prior to advertising term expiration will be accepted without refund.

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Newsletter Inserts

Market your business or event to other GSDBA Members!  Newsletter Inserts provide key marketing placement to fellow GSDBA Members. The GSDBA Newsletter is printed every two months and is distributed to each GSDBA Member as well as other chambers, media and political contacts. To have an insert in a given Newsletter 1000 copies are to be delivered to the GSDBA office by the 12th of the month prior to the month of publication.

  • Standard size (8 1/2  x 11) flyers are $175 for general and associate members and $100 for nonprofit members.
  • Postcard or Brochure inserts are $250 for general and associate members and $200 for nonprofit members due to the extra charge for non standard sizes. (Weight not to exceed 0.5 ounces.)

Space is limited, so it is necessary to contact the office directly at (619) 296-4543 to
reserve your insert placement in advance.

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Newsletter Articles

New members are encouraged to submit an article on their business for the Business Spotlight column when they join. Newsletter Articles are due no later than the 12th of the month.  Due to the popularity of Newsletter Article submissions, a waiting list has been formed.

Newsletter Article Specifications:

  • With logo or photo - 325 word maximum.
  • Without logo or photo - 350 word maximum.
  • All logos/photos must be submitted in either .tif or .eps format at 300 dpi resolution.

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Newsletter Display Advertising

Paid display advertising space is available on an on-going basis.  Due to the popularity of Newsletter Display Advertising, a waiting list has been formed.  To request Newsletter Display Advertising, please complete the Newsletter Advertising Request Form below and fax it to the office at (619) 296-5616. All rates are subject to change, rates listed are effective January 1, 2010.

Newsletter Display Advertising Rates & Sizes (all rates are prepaid by quarter)

Business Card Size (Limit 5):  3.5”w x 2”h  $200.00 (6 issues) prepaid
Double Business Card Size: 7.75"w x 2"h $400.00 (6 issues) prepaid
1/4 Page Vertical Ad: 3.5”w x 4.75”h $550.00  (6 issues) prepaid
1/3 Page Horizontal Ad: 7.75"w x 4"h $900.00 (6 issues) prepaid
1/2 Page Vertical Ad: 3.50"w x 9.75"h $900.00 (6 issues) prepaid
Full Page Ad (Inside Back Cover) 7.75"w x 10.25"h $1500.00 (6 issues) prepaid
Full Page Color Ad (Back Cover) 7.75"w x 9.75"h $2400.00 (6 issues) prepaid


Specifications
  • Artwork needs to be camera ready:  See measurements above.
  • Ads are accepted in BLACK & WHITE ONLY and must not contain any other colors.
  • Resolution: 300 dpi. Screens: 85-100L. 
  • File format: Hi-resolution .pdf only. All photos, logos, etc. must be embedded. 
  • All fonts must be converted to paths (outlines).
All artwork (original or replacement) must be received by the 5th of the month to begin publication in the following month’s issue. 

Newsletter Display Advertising Payment Information

  • An initial check/credit card payment must accompany the artwork. (Artwork will not be accepted without payment.)
  • Advertisements will continue automatically until directed otherwise.
  • All invoices are due on receipt.
  • Cancellations must be made no later than the 1st of the month preceding the month of publication.

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Direct Mail Marketing

Direct Mail Marketing for your business or event!  For $125 for general and associate members and $75 for nonprofit organizations, GSDBA supplies member mailing labels which must be affixed in the office. You pay postage. For more information or to request a Direct Mailing, contact the office directly at (619) 296-4543. Please note that Direct Mail Marketing opportunities are available to GSDBA members in good standing only.

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GSDBA Mixers

Ever dream of showcasing your business to more than 150 individuals at once?  Want your company to be the new buzz word around town?  Host a mixer and spotlight your business, product or service to GSDBA Members.  Some requirements apply, for more information or to sign up to be a mixer host please print and submit the "Mixer Request Form" below.  Mixers are limited and do book quickly so get your form in well in advance. For more information, contact the GSDBA office directly at (619) 296-4543.

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 Advertise on a GSDBA Billboard

    

There is a limited number of advertisers on a billboard at the cost of $600 each. If you are interested in participating in a GSDBA billboard in the future, please contact the office at 619-296-4543.

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     "Proud Member" Logo

Want a logo to use that shows you are a GSDBA member? Right-Click on the link below and select "Save Target As" to download our member logo for use in your advertising or on your website. Note: the EPS file will try to download as a .ps file.  In order to use it, add an "e" before the ps to make the extension .eps then press save.

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