Reserve your advertising space
Let's get your business in the mailbox.
Pick your ad format, choose your territory, and tell us about your business. We'll design your ad, confirm your mailing date, and get your business in front of thousands of local households.
Ad space formats
Choose the space that fits your business.
The 9×12 Community Card is divided into clearly defined advertising spaces. Every advertiser pays a fraction of what it would cost to fund an entire mailing alone. Prices are per edition and include professional design, printing, postage, and distribution. QR-code tracking is included at no extra charge. Select a format to see how it lays out on the card and what you can fit in your space.
The Anchor
1 Whole side. The marquee spot
The largest single-advertiser space on the card. Maximum visibility and the most room for a bold headline, imagery, offer, and QR code. Best for a business that wants to anchor the edition and dominate a mailing.
What you can include
Highlighted area shows the the anchor footprint on a 9 × 12 card.
Pricing shown is the standard starting point per edition. Final pricing, terms, and availability depend on the specific campaign and your written agreement. Multi-edition commitments may qualify for reduced rates. Ask us when you inquire.
Select your territory & mailing date
Community Cards mail on the 3rd Friday of every month. Choose the territory you'd like to advertise in and your target mailing date.
How mailing dates work
- Community Cards mail on the 3rd Friday of every month across all active territories.
- To guarantee a mailing date, your artwork, payment, and proof approval must all be complete at least 6 weeks before that Friday.
- If your materials aren't ready by the 6-week deadline, your card rolls to the next month's 3rd Friday, we'll keep your space reserved.
Have a logo, a photo, an old ad, or any existing artwork? Upload it here and we'll take a look. We'll frame whatever you have to fit your selected ad space. Accepted: PDF, EPS, TIFF, PNG, JPG, AI, PSD. Max 25 MB per file, up to 6 files.
Preparing your artwork
- Include a 0.125" bleed on every edge and keep important content inside the trim.
- Embed all fonts and flatten transparency before exporting.
- Use CMYK color mode. RGB files may shift when printed.
- Set images to 300 DPI at full print size for crisp output.
- Supply vector PDF or EPS when possible; high-res TIFF is also accepted.
- Leave room for your QR code. We'll place and track it for you.
Don't have print-ready files? No problem. We design your ad from your logo, photos, and offer details as part of the package. You can upload what you have above and we'll handle the rest.
Referral rewards
Refer a business. Earn 5% off your next edition.
When a business you refer books an advertising space through your trackable referral QR code, you earn a 5% credit toward any Longshot Branding service, up to a maximum of 50% off.
Your personal referral QR code
Each advertiser receives a unique, trackable QR code tied to their CRM contact record. Share it with other local businesses you think would be a good fit.
5% credit per booked referral
When a business you refer signs an advertising agreement, a 5% credit is applied to your account, redeemable toward any service we offer.
Stack up to 50% off
Referral credits stack. Refer up to ten booked businesses and you can reach the maximum 50% discount on any single service or campaign.
| Booked referrals | Credit earned | Example: $3,500 Anchor space |
|---|---|---|
| 1 referral | 5% off | $175 credit |
| 3 referrals | 15% off | $525 credit |
| 5 referrals | 25% off | $875 credit |
| 10 referrals | 50% off (max) | $1,750 credit |
How it works
- 1.We assign you a unique referral QR code linked to your CRM contact record.
- 2.You share it with noncompeting local businesses you'd recommend for a Community Card.
- 3.When they scan it and book an advertising space, the referral is automatically attributed to you in our CRM.
- 4.A 5% credit is applied to your account, stackable up to 50% off any single service.
Referral credits are earned only when a referred business signs a written advertising agreement. Credits apply to future services and cannot be redeemed for cash. The maximum discount from stacked referral credits is 50% off any single service or campaign. Terms are subject to the written referral agreement.
FAQ
Common questions about the Community Card
Would you like to be on a postcard like this?
Apply for an advertising space on the next Community Card. Tell us your business and your category, we'll let you know what's available.