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Advertising Works On Our Site!

Alexa.com just showed us how ‘sticky’ we’ve become! The average visit to Answers4dancers lasts 23+ minutes. In the chart below, Backstage.com is the nearest competitor with visits lasting 5 minutes, followed by Exploretalent.com with visits lasting 3.8 minutes. If dancers focusing on new opportunities is your target audience, A4D is the site for you. Contact Nancy Dann at: (201) 400-7063 or email: ladance@pacbell.net.

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OPTIONS

Option #1: SOLO TOWER AD DEAL

Tower ads offer optimal visibility for the advertiser on AnswersDancers.com ... They appear at the very top of the Homepage (where all visitors land) in the Advertising Slider Window, as well as on the sidebar of all 62 interior pages - resulting in 65,000-75,000 viewers per month. Each Tower Ad offers direct links to your website.
  • Note: Past results from using a Tower Ad in combination with postings in the DanceBlast and/or A4D Social Media (see below) have proven to yield even more direct click-thru's.

$299/mo. (w/ 3 mo. contract) INCLUDES:
  • 150 pix W x 250 pix H (75k max) ad (stationary) with direct link to your site
  • photo/graphic/wording per your submission
  • 3 (three) month duration
  • installation included
  • priority visibility on the homepage and all interior page sidebars


$329: One (1) month contract includes all of the above.

Option #2: DOUBLE-SIZED TOWER AD DEAL

This Premium Position will maximize your company’s visibility on Answers4dancers.com. Situated in the Advertising Slider Window at the very top/center of the Homepage, it is designed to feature a double-sized (310W x 250H pixel) image and offer direct links to your website. Additionally, your presence will be seen on 62 interior website pages (in your 150W x 250H pixel configuration).

$349/mo. (w/ 3 mo. contract) INCLUDES:

  • 310W x 250H pix graphic with direct link to your site
  • 150W x 250H pix graphic on all 62 interior page sidebars
  • photo/graphic/wording per your submission
  • 3 (three) month duration
  • installation included
  • priority visibility on the homepage and all interior page sidebars


$379: One (1) month contract includes all of the above.

Option #3: THE DANCEBLAST WEEKLY

Every Thursday afternoon, 16,000+ dance enthusiasts around the country tap into industry info with the DANCEBLAST, an electronic extension of www.Answers4Dancers.com. Promotional space can be secured at the following rates:

Standard 4-line item (50 words or less including URL):

Text Only:                            Potential Reach:
Single Posting:        $ 69              15,000
Pkg of 2 Postings:  $129              30,000
Pkg of 3 Postings:  $179              45,000
Pkg of 4 Postings:  $199              60,000

Text + Graphic + URL:       Potential Reach:
Single Posting:        $ 99              15,000
Pkg of 2 Postings:  $169              30,000
Pkg of 3 Postings:  $249              45,000
Pkg of 4 Postings:  $299              60,000

Extra wording can be negotiated. Graphics should be no larger than 200 pix w.

Option #4: NEW! SOCIAL NETWORK POSTINGS

A4D's Social Networking platform will show your message to a growing community of online dance enthusiasts. In addition to being seen as a "highlighted" post on Facebook and Twitter, your posting will also be seen on our Facebook/Twitter wall on the Homepage. Fees are based on potential reach.

Text + Graphic + URL:       Potential Reach:
Single Posting:  $ 49                   8,000
Additional postings available at only $39 per posting

  • (Less than half a cent per potential view; Potential reach is based on 6,000 Facebook views & 2,000 A4D views.)
  • 50 word max please. Facebook sizes graphics automatically according to their format - 450 pix w usually fits full graphic width in preview window.
  • SOCIAL MEDIA POSTINGS CAN BE BOUGHT IN COMBINATION WITH ANY OTHER AD OPTIONS TO INCREASE YOUR VISIBILITY!

Option #5: 'HOT PERFORMANCE OF THE WEEK!'

Every DanceBlast recipient is greeted by the visual dynamics of this premiere feature. Your performance is placed at the top of a timely issue & accompanied by a large event photo w/click-thru. Because of limited placement we strongly recommend booking in advance. First-come-first-served.

$119 includes:

  • 75 words max
  • large colored titles
  • large photo (600 pix w max) w/click-thru
  • priority positioning in issue


Option #6: FEATURED HOMEPAGE AUDITIONS

Located on the A4D Homepage and on all interior pages, this section is easily accessible to all visitors. Our standard audition postings are visible to members only - 3% of our viewer-ship, whereas 'Featured Auditions' allows visibility to all visitors - 100% of our viewer-ship.

INCLUDES:
bold titles/single insertion of 75 words; optional graphic (200W pixels max) w/click-thru

OPTIONS:

  • $150 - 2 weeks (text only)
  • $249 - 4 weeks (text only)
  • $199 - 2 weeks w/logo/click-thru
  • $299 - 4 weeks w/logo/click-thru

Option #7: A4D ALERT SYSTEM

This system is an excellent choice to promote 'time-sensitive' opportunities - when you need to get the word out ASAP to inform dancers, studios, schools, of opportune auditions, master classes, events, and workshops, on short notice. The Alert is promptly delivered to the membership (over 1600 nationwide), and received directly into their personal email boxes.

OPTIONS:

  • $99 - 75 words, text only
  • $149 - text w/photo, logo or flyer/click-thru (600 pix w max)


TERMS:

  • All submissions are subject to availability of space.
  • Text and Payment must arrive two days prior to publication (no later than 2pm on Wednesday). Text & photos should be emailed to: ladance@pacbell.net
  • Payment can be processed by credit card. Contact Nancy Dann at (201) 400-7063.
  • Positioning is at editor's discretion.

CALL US TODAY!

NANCY DANN is available 10am-7pm EST Mon-Fri to provide assistance for all promotional needs.
(201) 400-7063 or email: ladance@pacbell.net

TERMS FOR ALL INSERTIONS:

  • All submissions are subject to availability of space.
  • Text and payment must arrive 2 days prior to publication.
  • Text and photos should be emailed to: ladance@pacbell.net
  • Payment can be processed by credit card.  Contact Nany Dann at the above number

AMONG A4D's ADVERTISERS

  • ALEX THEATRE
  • DEBBIE ALLEN
  • MTV
  • PASADENA, CA
  • DANCE ACADEMY
  • ALVIN AILEY DANCE CO
  • DISNEY PRODUCTIONS
  • BBC WORLDWIDE LTD
  • NIKE
  • DISNEY CRUISELINE
  • NORWEGIAN CRUISELINE
  • BUSCH GARDENS
  • FORD AMPHITHEATRE
  • PANTAGES THEATRE
  • WILLIAMSBURGH
  • N. HOLLYWOOD
  • HOLLYWOOD
  • BLOCH, INC
  • GROOVALOOS
  • RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL
  • BWAY DANCE CENTER
  • JAY BINDER CASTING
  • SEAWORLD
  • SYTYCD
  • JEAN ANN RYAN PROD
  • CAPEZIO
  • CARNIVAL CRUISELINES
  • TRIO TALENT AGENCY
  • CLEAR TALENT AGENCY
  • LIONSGATE FILMS
  • UCLA LIVE
  • L.A. MUSIC CENTER
  • UNIVERSAL JAPAN
  • DANCEGEAR.COM
  • MONSTERS OF HIP HOP
  •  PILOBOLUS DANCE CO.

TESTIMONIALS

"Thank you again for the help with getting the word out on our auditions, we had a record number in the responses! We also had an article run in the Wall Street Journal on it."

Kris MacDonald
Director of Marketing / Pilobolus Dance Company

“Answers4dancers helped put our company on the map!  If you are in the dance industry, and you're not advertising on this site, you’re really out of touch! Answers4dancers.com has helped put Kiner Enterprises on the map!”

Ashani C. Kiner
Kiner Enterprises Inc.
www.kinerenterprisesinc.com

"Thank you so much! I have been getting responses all day for the show and I have forwarded your info for your site to the producers to let them know any time they need to hire dancers they should go to you. You guys are the best!!"

Wendi Thygesen
Audiences Unlimited, Inc. / Burbank, CA

"Thank you for giving us the gift of Hot Performance of the Week...I have followed your "Blast" for many many years...your DanceBlast is truly a special gift which takes us beyond (local coverage)...so from all of us at Urban Ballet Theater - "Thank You!" and continue your amazing work."

Daniel Catanach
Artistic Director / Urban Ballet Theater

"Rangoli Dance Company has worked with Answers4Dancers for PR and Advertising needs for over 6 years. Working with Dance Blast Editor, Mark Schneider has been a pleasure. He is not only professional and helpful, but also has been very supportive of our dance activities. Mark has often offered wise suggestions regarding advertising and marketing. All this has helped us gain a loyal audience, good visibility, and a good following. Thank you Answers4Dancers."

Malathi Iyengar
Artistic Director / Rangoli Dance Company

"The (teaching) position I listed on your site has been filled. In the old days it was Dramalogue, then they started charging...Craigslist came along, then they started charging...now we have found your service to help us. I received 5 responses and 2 of them were very promising for my needs. What a great service!"

Veronika Caballero
Caballero Dance / Los Angeles, CA

"Thank you so much for all your help this year...we had such great response from your website, and of course when we come back you will be the first person I call."

Michelle McNulty
Star Search

"Sunday's audition was a success thanks to Answers4Dancers. You guys are awesome. What you do is phenomenally awesome. We got a response the first day the ad was posted. That young lady relocated here from Chicago! UNBELIEVABLE!!! Thanks so much. I'll be contacting you for more business."

Vana Thiero
Public Relations / DTW

"Your site provided our first auditions with amazing dancers and even though we are brand new, because of you, we are performing our first gig tomorrow night."

Maggie Conklin
Director / Xtreme Dance Co.

"I love your site. I have several dance projects and because of 'Answers', was able to get some great dancers rather last minute for a shoot we did earlier this year."

Judi Jordan
Producer/Director / "Feet Afire"

"I want to thank you for your great newsletter! How helpful and supportive this missive is."

Gay Iris Parker
Audience Development Coordinator / Pasadena Playhouse

"This resource has incited amazing results. I would definitely like to use your services in the future. I have had overwhelming response by excellent, sometimes over-qualified professional dancers/ instructors."

Jim Kolb
Director of Dance / Orange County High School of the Arts, CA

"Thank you for your wonderful website! These positions are now officially filled. I'm telling you right now, we would not have had such fortune without this valuable resource to count on. Thanks again a million times!"

Delayna E. Goins
Artistic Director Laity Institute of the Arts / Palmdale, CA


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