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Black in the Bay!

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OUR MISSION

To be a continuous, up-to-date, informative and effective communications liaison for the African-American population and communities in and around Tampa Bay.

FEATURES

Black in the Bay™ is the premiere online information vessel for the Bay area’s africanamerican community and those who wish to connect with it.

We provide members with readily available resources.

We maintain a consistent level of style, integrity and creativity.

We offer a trusted brand via heavy involvement in community events and programs.

MEMBER PROFILE URBAN PROFESSIONALS Men and Women Ages 28 to 55 College Graduates or Career-Oriented Consistent Internet Users Culturally Aware Socialites

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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Members of Black in the Bay™ look forward to: ∙ Spotlights Professional Events Organizations, etc. ∙ Weekly Blog and e-Newsletter ∙ Ticket Giveaways ∙ Announcements & Notices ∙ Banner & Pop-Up Ads ∙ Events Calendar: ∙ Social Scene & Night Life ∙ Community ∙ Professional/Educational ∙ Performing Arts/Comedy ∙ Travel ∙ Sports ∙ Specific Groups ∙ Classifieds ∙ Directories Churches Professionals Schools, etc.

VISIBILITY WHERE IT COUNTS

10,000 Members 3,460 page Views 1,000 + Unique Visitors

As an advertiser with Black in the Bay™, you will have the opportunity to reach an audience with proven buying power; and one that displays loyalty with reputable brands, organizations and events.

Our advertising packages enable you to cross promote your message via the website, weekly newsletters and radio. The Black in the Bay™ network has nearly 10,000 members/readers and is continuously growing. The website averages 3,460 page views per week and more than 1,000 new, unique visitors per week.

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As an advertiser with Black in the Bay™, you will have the opportunity to reach an audience with proven buying power; and one that displays loyalty with reputable brands, organizations and events.

Our advertising packages enable you to cross promote your message via the website, weekly newsletters and radio. The Black in the Bay™ network has nearly 10,000 members/readers and is continuously growing. The website averages 3,460 page views per week and more than 1,000 new, unique visitors per week.

A LA CARTE

† Increase event anticipation with Black in the Bay™ ticket givea-ways. † $20.00 off two or more A La Carte services or any A La Carte service combined with a banner ad.

∙ Newsletter Flier/Graphic Posting . $85.00 ∙ Branded E-Blast . $150.00 ∙ Online Calendar Listing . FREE Featured . $35.00 (one-time fee)

ADS SPACE

∙ Small Square . $125.00 200 px x 200 px (2.7 in x 2.7 in) ∙ Center Ad Block . $165.00 600 px x 400 px (8.3 in x 5.5 px) ∙ Vertical Skyscraper . $180.00 200 px x 400 px (2.7 in x 5.5 in) ∙ Leaderboard Banner Ad . $200.00 900 px x 200 px (12.5 in x 2.7 in)

BUNDLED PACKAGES ∙ Platinum Ad Pack . $415.00 ($85 bundle discount) Leaderboard Banner Ad or Top Center Block Ad Newsletter Posting, Blog Mention Branded e-Blast Featured Event Listing ∙ Gold Ad Pack . $280.00 ($40 bundle discount) Center/Vertical Banner Ad Newsletter Posting Featured Event Listing

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CAFÉ YOUR NAME Black in the Bay™ wants to spotlight a new restaurant each week. Not only will we advertise your specialty dishes, we’re going to come out and bring a crew of people with us to eat at your restaurant. You will also have a chance to offer special coupons.

Reserve your spot now and reach our adventurous Black in the Bay™ readers. $350.00 As the Black in the Bay™ Restaurant of the Week: ∙ Mentioned in the Black in the Bay™ newsletter ∙ A special eblast with a coupon† ∙ A night with the Black in the Bay™ family ∙ A social media ad push on FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter, Yelp, etc. † You must provide graphics of your specialty dishes

KEISHA PICKETT

SITE DIRECTOR

BLACKINTHEBAY.COM INFO@BLACKINTHEBAY.COM (813) 903-9247