Advertise on AwardBeat
Put your brand in front of people who run, win and judge awards.
Sponsors appear above the logo on every page and beside the news. Every placement is labeled, every link is click counted, and you can pick your dates.
Above the logo
Your message is the first thing visitors see, on every page of the site.
Labeled and tracked
Every placement is marked sponsored, and every link is click counted so you can see results.
Beside the news
Sponsored stories and sidebar boxes sit next to the awards headlines people come here for.
Where your brand appears
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Top banner
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The biggest placement. Your message or image above the logo on every page, with a link and a click report.
Mid page banner
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A wide banner between the top stories and the daily desk, with a link and a click report.
Sponsored story
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A labeled story inside the top stories feed, with a link and a click report.
Sidebar sponsor
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A sponsor box beside the top stories, with a link and a click report.
How it works
- Pick a placement. Choose where you want to appear and for how long.
- Send your creative. A brand name, a link, a short message, and an optional image.
- Go live on your dates. Your placement switches on and off by itself.
- See your clicks. Every sponsor link is counted.
What to send
| Placement | Send | Image size |
|---|---|---|
| Top banner | Brand, message, link, button text | About 970 by 250 pixels, optional |
| Mid page banner | Brand, message, link, button text | About 970 by 250 pixels, optional |
| Sponsored story | Brand, headline, link | Text only |
| Sidebar sponsor | Brand, short message, link | Text only |
| Directory and Resources banner | Brand, message, link, button text | About 970 by 250 pixels, optional |
| Footer banner | Brand, message, link, button text | About 970 by 250 pixels, optional |
Questions
How do I pay?
Use the Buy now button on a placement, or contact us to arrange payment.
What do I send you?
Your brand name, a link, a short message, and an optional image. The specs table shows the sizes.
Can I pick my dates?
Yes. Every placement has a start and end date, and it switches on and off by itself.
How do I see results?
You get a click report for your link.
Are sponsors labeled?
Yes. Every paid placement is labeled as sponsored.
Ready to start?
Sponsored placements are always labeled as sponsored.