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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the print ad specs?
What are the digital ad specs?
When is my print ad due?
When are digital guides published?
When are the Family Favorite Awards?
Can you help promote my event?
Who should I ask about this?
PRINT AD SPECIFICATIONS
Ad Sizes
- Full Page with Bleed: 8.375” x 10.875” (plus .125” bleed on all sides)
position text at least .375” from each edge
- Full Page no Bleed: 8” x 10.5”
- Half Page Horizontal: 7” x 4.625”
- Quarter Page: 3.875″ x 5″
- Marketplace: 2.26” x 2.25”
File Requirements
- Format: High-resolution PDF (minimum 300 dpi)
- Color: CMYK
- Fonts: Embedded or outlined
Submit Your Print Ad
Email camera-ready ads to: Art@__
DIGITAL AD SPECIFICATIONS
Website
- Web Banner: 2782 x 408 pixels, 144 PPI, JPG format
- Digital Guide: 40-50 words with landscape image
E-Mag
- Small Highlight: Square image, 2 sentences, URL link
- Large Highlight: Landscape image, 3-4 sentences, URL link
- Email Banner: 1892 x 408 pixels, 144 PPI, JPG format
Social Media
- Facebook: 40-70 characters + URL
- Instagram: 153-150 characters + tags, 1080 x 1350 pixels, 144 PPI, JPG format
- Pinterest: Up to 500 characters + tags, 1000 x 1500 pixels (2:3 ratio/vertical), 144 PPI, JPG format
Submit Your Digital Ad
Email files to: Art@_
PRINT MAGAZINE CALENDAR
Spring/Summer 2026
Ad Deadline: February 1.
On Stands: March-August
Theme: Summer Camp Guide, Family Home, Pregnancy/Baby, Dental Health, Summer Festivals
Fall/Winter 2026
Ad Deadline: August 1.
On Stands: September-February
Theme: Back-to-School, After-School Activities, Family Health, Fall Festivals, Private Schools Guide
Annual Go-To Guide
Ad Deadline: November 20.
On Stands: February through the year
Content: CharlottesvilleFamily Favorites Awards, Annual Resources, The Daytrips Book
DIGITAL CALENDAR
Guides & Sponsored Content
These are publication dates. Reservations and copy are due earlier (typically 1.5 months prior)
That said, it is digital, and we’re happy to add you at any time of the year.
January
Camp Expo Guide
February
Spring Break Camp Guide
March
Online Camp Fair
Sponsor: Spring Fun Bundle
April
Sponsor: Mothers Day Bundle
May
Sponsor: Fathers Day Bundle
Annual Preschool & Daycare Guides
June
Sponsor: Bumble’s Summer Fun Bundle
Sponsor: 4th of July Bundle
Annual Birthday Party Guide
Birthday Club Sponsorship
July
Annual Private Schools Guide
August
Annual Relocation Flipbook (Ad Deadline June 10th)
Annual School Days-Off Camp Guide
Sponsor: Back-to-School
September
Annual After-School Activities Guide
Sponsor: Fall Fun/Halloween Bundle
Family Favorites Voting
October
Annual Health Guide
Annual Baby Guide
November
Sponsor: Holiday Bundle
December
Holiday content
Download 2026 Editorial Calendar
FAMILY FAVORITES
Family Favorites Voting is September 25-October 10
Winner notifications Nov/Dec
Awards published in the Go-To Guide in February, and we make the big reveal!
Get the Family Favorite Award Winner Promotional Kit
SUBMIT YOUR EVENT
Want your event featured on our community calendar?
Events are published based on space availability and editorial fit. Free family events may be submitted at no charge.
If you would like to know more about paid options to highlight your event in the calendar, share it in the e-Mag, or promote it on our social media channels, please contact us.
QUESTIONS & SUPPORT
Advertising & Sales New campaigns, renewals, packages, rates –
Jennifer Bryerton, Publisher jennifer@__ | 434-984-4713
Editorial & Content Story ideas, editorial calendar, content questions –
Suzannah Spaar, Editor@__
Production & Design Ad design, file issues, specifications –
Liz Valente, art@__
Billing Invoices, payments –
Chesley Mullins, Bookkeeping@__
Calendar & e-Mag –
Ellen Sewell, Calendar@__
DOWNLOAD RESOURCES
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Request our complete media kit: jennifer@__ or 434-984-4713
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