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VBA News Journal

Display Advertising

Reach the 5,500 members of The Virginia Bar Association in every issue of their official publication! It's a great opportunity to increase your visibility among leaders of the legal profession in Virginia.

Schedule: The VBA News Journal is published six times a year (February/March, April/May, June/July, August/September, October/November and December/January).

Deadlines: January 25 (February/March), March 15 (April/May), May 15 (June/July), July 25 (August/September), September 15 (October/November), November 15 (December/January).

Specifications: All advertisements must be camera-ready in black and white. Specific sizes and advertising rates are listed below.

RATES
SIZE DIMENSIONS 1x 3x 6x
Full Page 7 x 9 inches $400 $360 $320
1/2 Page 3.5 x 9 OR 4.5 x 7 inches $285 $260 $235
1/3 Page 2.5 x 9 OR 4.5 x 4.5 inches $225 $205 $185
1/4 Page 3.5 x 4.5 inches $175 $160 $145
1/6 Page 2 x 4.5 inches $ 90 $ 80 $ 70

VBA News Journal Ad Shapes & Sizes


Full


1/2H

1/2V

1/3V

1/3H

1/4H&V

1/6H&V

Advertisements are payable in advance of publication. All advertisements are subject to approval by The Virginia Bar Association prior to publication.

For more information or to place an advertisement, contact Kim Kovac at kimkovac@vba.org, or use the printable display advertising agreement and fax it to (804) 644-0052.


Classified Advertising

The VBA News Journal offers classified advertising. Categories available are as follows:

•Positions available
•Positions wanted
•Books and software
•Office equipment/furnishings
•Office space
•Experts
•Consulting services
•Business services
•Vacation rentals
•Educational opportunities

Rates are $1 per word for VBA members and $1.50 per word for non-members, with a $35 minimum, payable at the time of submission. Ad costs must be paid in advance. The VBA News Journal reserves the right to review all ad copy before publication and to reject material deemed unsuitable.

Please see the publication schedule above for more details.

The VBA News Journal prints professional announcements (text-only, no display ads) for $15 per announcement, payable in advance. Announcements are subject to editing for space limitations and VBA style.

Click here for a printable classified advertising agreement.


Exhibiting at the VBA Annual Meeting

Take advantage of this once-a-year opportunity to market your firm's products and services at The Virginia Bar Association's biggest event! The VBA Annual Meeting brings you into contact with leading attorneys throughout Virginia.

Exhibitor rates are $600 per booth. Each space includes a draped 6' table and two chairs. If needed, an easel and an electrical outlet can also be provided. Special requirements may be arranged directly with the hotel staff at the exhibitor's expense.

Exhibitors are encouraged to donate a product or service. The VBA will help promote a raffle or door prize.

For the $600 fee, an exhibitor receives:

•One complimentary registration to all VBA events held during the conference unless otherwise noted.
•Additional personnel/representatives may register for an additional fee per person.
•Excellent location in direct proximity to major events.
•Listing of company name in VBA Annual Meeting program, in VBA publications and online.
•Coffee breaks and continental breakfasts hosted in exhibit areas daily for all meeting attendees.

For more information about being an exhibitor, contact jeremydillon@vba.org.


Meeting Sponsorships

Become a sponsor of the VBA Annual or Summer Meeting and support the Association's mission of enhancing collegiality among lawyers and judges in Virginia!

Sponsorship of a VBA Annual or Summer Meeting is a significant form of support. It strengthens the foundation of the meeting and ensures that the costs of necessities will be covered. A sponsor firm may donate a sum of money that will be used where it is most needed to enhance the meeting, or may underwrite specific events. The VBA will consult with you to determine the event which works best for you and your company. Opportunities include receptions, other social events, and table decorations and music for banquets.

Sponsorships range from $2,000 to $8,000. For the contribution, each sponsor receives:

•Complimentary registrations for a couple (2 persons) to all meeting events.
•Banquet seating at reserved head tables.
•Recognition at banquet by VBA President.
•Written recognition for the sponsor firm in the VBA meeting program.
•Special listing of sponsors in the VBA News Journal and online.
•Sign(s) acknowledging event sponsorship on display, where possible.

For more information about sponsorships, contact Brenda Dillard at brendadillard@vba.org.