Preparing a budget that includes the estimated costs for every item on your “event needs” list will help you orchestrate a cost-effective event. Below, please find a budget example based on an actual event.
Designer |
$1,200 |
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Ads, programs, event signs/posters |
$60 |
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Program |
$60 |
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Invitations |
$600 |
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Posters 2' x 3' |
$35/each |
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Signs 2' x 3' on foam board |
$65/each |
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Photography, 4 hours, includes CD of images |
$600 |
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Banner |
$700 |
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Mailing, Envelopes, postcards |
$500-$800 |
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Cville Ads |
1/4 page (4.75" x 6.25"), color ad: $375
1/4 page, BW ad: $290 |
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Hook Ads |
1/4 page (4.75" x 6.25"), color ad: $385
1/4 page, BW ad: $285 |
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Virginia Business Ads |
1/3 page square ad central region (4 7/8" x 4 3/4") BW $1075
color $2380 |
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Richmond Times Dispatch Ads |
BW 3 3/4" x 4" M-W $920, Thurs-Sat $1000, Sunday $1216
BW 3 3/4" x 3" M-W $690, Thurs-Sat $750, Sunday $912
For one color added to the ad add $795 to the cost of the ad |
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Cavalier Daily Ads |
Approx. $114 for a 5.5" x 5" ad |
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Daily Progress Ads |
BW Mon-Sat 3.733" x 3" =$144, Sun=$153
BW Mon-Sat 3.733" x 4" =$192, Sun=$204
BW Mon-Sat 3.733" x 5" =$240, Sun=$255
For addition of one color to the ad, add $350 to the ad price.
For addition of two colors to the ad, add $525 to the ad price.
For full color ad, add $675 to ad price. |