Advertising Opportunities with the Iowa League of Cities
The Iowa League of Cities has several opportunities forbusinesses and
organizations to advertise to our members. A monthly opportunity is through the
Cityscape magazine, a 28-page full color publication that is mailed
directly to League members. Annually, there are several options to advertise at
the Annual Conference and Exhibit with sponsorships, print ads in the program
guide or purchasing space in our exhibit hall. A third way to advertise with us
is in our biennial City Directory; print ad space can be purchased in the
"services" section with potential use by our members for two years.
Want to receive a discount? Become a League Associate Member and automatically
receive a discount off any of our advertising prices. Click
here for more information on becoming an Associate Member and a
downloadable application.
Cityscape Advertising
Download Ad Contract for rate information
The League's Cityscape magazine is one of the primary sources of
information for city officials in Iowa. The magazine is delivered each month
into the hands of key officials in 870 League member cities and has a
circulation of approximately 5,000. If your organization provides services for
municipalities, advertising in Cityscape is an effective way of
getting your message out to thousands of municipal decision-makers in Iowa. Click here to download an advertising contract; options
range from classified advertisement for $60 or a professional square display ad
(2.5" x 2.5") for $135 all the way up to a full-page placement. Placements can
be made for one month or an entire year. In fact, another way to save on Cityscape
advertising is through frequency; chose to insert your ad more than 7 times per
year and receive an additional 5% discount. Contact the League office to
receive a free copy of Cityscape magazine and learn about this
exciting way to get your message out to Iowa's city officials.
Annual Conference & Exhibit
Hundreds of city officials gather for the League's
Annual Conference & Exhibit each year. This year's event will be
held in Dubuque on September 26 - 28. The three-day event has several options
for an organization to get their message out to attendees.
Click here for more information on the Exhibit Hall, Program Guide
advertising and sponsorships.
City Directory (biennial publication)
Everyday, thousands of city officials across Iowa refer to the League's City
Directory, a comprehensive listing of city officials from every city in the
state. This printed guide is a wire-bound 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" reference that is
sent to all cities upon its publication in early spring of even-numbered years
(exe: 2008, 2010 and the next publication will be in 2010). The Directory
features the names and titles of key officials, both elected and appointed as
well as the city hall address, postal address, phone and fax numbers, city hall
office hours, location by county, council meeting schedule and the form of
government. The Directory also includes a "Services" section, which lists
business and organization by categories. This directory is the first place city
leaders look when hiring consultants, requesting bids and purchasing supplies.
Advertising options run from a company listing to several display ad sizes.
Advertisers also receive a complimentary copy of the Directory. In addition to
receiving an advertising discount, Associate Members automatically receive a
free listing in the Service section.
Artwork File Format
We accept artwork via email or cd as a digital file. An ftp upload site is also
available upon request for larger files. Artwork needs a resolution of 300 dpi
or greater, saved as a TIF, EPS, JPG or PDF. Fonts must be included as outlines
or embedded in the files. Any corrective work will be charged by the hour. For
more information on any of these advertising opportunities, call the League
office at (515) 244-7282 or email advertise@iowaleague.org.
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