Advertising

The “Mace’s” Advertising Statement

Striving to meet and/or exceed the industry standard, The Mace & Crown is constantly updating: pricing, advertising solutions, and customer relationship management (CRM) tools, with the client in-mind.

Understanding economic variables and how they impact individuals, small-businesses, and even large enterprises has played a vital role in how we develop each of our services.

Our client’s experience with advertising weighs heavily on our minds and we continue to reach for the highest level of customer service to ensure that even the smallest purchase receives the same amount of attention as our national clients.

With that being said, we are confident that future clients (and even our current clients) will continue to view our options as competitive and reasonable.

For questions about our publication you can contact our main office at 757.683.3452. For advertising inquiries and orders, please contact 757.683.4773 or click here to e-mail.

Quick Links

• ODU Substitute W-9 Form | Link
• About ODU (Facts & Figures) | Link
• Advertising Agreement | Link
• Media Kit | Link

Order Requirements

• Please have your tax identification number, social security number (if ordering as an individual not affiliated with a business), or budget code (Old Dominion University Departments only) available.
• Insert orders are to be placed no earlier than seven (7) business days prior to the publication release date.
• Artwork is to be in either .pdf or .tif format(s).  Use the CMYK color model for all print artwork.  Artwork received using the RGB color model is subject to an additional $50.00 penalty or cancellation.
• General deadline for all artwork is at least five (5) business days prior to the publication release date.

Publication Dates (dates are subject to change)

Print Advertising

ODU Departments only – please call 757.683.4773 for pricing or click here to e-mail.  Ad dimensions (print/web), publication dates, additional advertising solutions, and general policies can be found below.

Online Advertising

*All ads must be 200 pixels per inch.

Additional Solutions

Newsstand Poster Advertisements – Newsstands are 18.0 x 36.0” (w/h), fully-enclosed glass displays in high-traffic areas throughout the ODU Norfolk campus.  Pricing varies and space is limited.  For more information please contact us at 757.683.4773 or click here to e-mail.

Insert Pricing – With current circulation at approximately 3000 issues per week, our insert fee is $200.00.  Orders with a reduced quantity will not be prorated.

Classified Ads – A flat rate of $0.65 per word with a minimum order of $9.00 is required.  ODU Students and student organizations (requires a current valid ODU ID) may submit a classified at no charge.  Student ads will run for seven (7) days or one issue.

Payment Information

Invoicing terms are net 15 days from date shown on invoice.  Accepted methods of payment are cash or check.  Make checks payable to “ODU Mace & Crown” and remit payment to:

Mace & Crown
Old Dominion University
1071 Webb Center
Norfolk, VA 23529

Policies & Procedures

The Mace & Crown reserves the right to refuse any advertising that does not conform to the standards, practices, or regulations of the Mace & Crown, ODU, or the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Regarding Errors

Ad errors such as (but not limited to): blurred image(s), excessive color bleeding, incorrect size, or placement, are eligible for a courtesy reprint or refund (if payment has already been received).  Please contact 757.683.4773 for more information.

Questions / Inquiries

Please fill in the required fields below to submit your question(s) and/or inquiries.  Our advertising director will contact you within 24-hours.  For immediate help, please call our advertising office at 757.683.4773.

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