Program Book Advertising

Why advertise in the Kumoricon program book?

Kumoricon, now entering its 6th year, is a fan-run convention dedicated to Japanese animation. Filled with three days of events, shows, contests, panels, and viewings celebrating anime and Japanese culture, Kumoricon is where fans arrive to immerse themselves and celebrate their shared interests and passions.

Advertising in the program book is an excellent opportunity to reach well over 3000 fans at one time. The program book not only contains information on every event, biographies of guests of honor, and convention artwork, but is also a special collector’s item kept as a souvenir of that year’s convention. Attendees will read it throughout all three days and keep it as a memory of the experience, ensuring that your advertising lives on for years to come.

The convention book is magazine-style and professionally printed in full color. Last year, Kumoricon had 3003 attendees, representing an increase of 33% from 2006, and we expect to continue growing at a comparable rate. Every attendee receives a program book upon entering.

If you would like to inquire or place an ad, you may contact publicity@kumoricon.org.

Full page options (8.5"x11")

Normal full page: $325
Back cover: $600
Inside front cover: $500
Inside back cover: $500

Half page option (8.5"x5.5")

Standard half page: $175

Quarter page option (4.25"x5.5")

Standard quarter page: $100

Local feature option (4.25"x3.66")

Reserved specifically for local stores and restaurants within walking distance of Kumoricon! (Portland Doubletree—Lloyd Center)

These will be grouped together in the program book for attendees’ convenience.

Sixth page: $50

Specifications

All ads are full color.

We can process almost any format, including PNG, JPG, TIFF, Microsoft Office formats and Adobe formats such as PDF, PSD, AI, and INDD.

However, for best results, please adhere to the following:

• Resolution of 300dpi
• 1/8" bleed on all sides
• 1/8" additional safe zone for text inside the bleeds

Press Coverage

Kumoricon welcomes members of the press to cover our event.

Any members of the press covering our event through an established means such as print, web site, or TV is eligible for a complimentary press badge.

Advertising Trades

Kumoricon does ad trades with many other anime conventions, anime clubs, and other organizations with shared interests and fan bases. If you would like to trade your event’s or organization’s flyers with Kumoricon, please contact us. For conventions, dependings on the size and location of your event, we may also be interested in trading program book advertisements.

Previous Press Coverage of Kumoricon

Kumoricon has been featured in many press venues including the following:

2007

Asian Reporter: Where East Meets Northwest
Asian Reporter: Kumoricon 2007 heats up "anime mania" [PDF]
The Columbian: Freakish Fun from the Far East (Sep. 3, 2007)
KOIN News: YouTube video
Willamette Week Online: Slanted & Enchanted
The Yuuyake Shimbun: Attack of the Otaku

2006

Portland Tribute: Invasion of anime geeks turns hotel into Fantasy Central

Contact

To place an ad, to request a press badge, or for information or questions on these topics or Kumoricon publicity, please contact:

Jeff Tyrrill
Director of Publicity
publicity@kumoricon.org