General

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is the national body for a powerful and influential Network of Accredited Chambers of Commerce across the UK

Advertising Information

About the BCC

The British Chambers of Commerce comprises of a national network of quality-accredited Chambers of Commerce, all uniquely positioned at the heart of every business community in the UK. Chamber Online, the website of the British Chambers of Commerce, features news, policy information, business services, conference information and details about the Local Accredited Chambers.

Readers Profile

Small business owners split by number of employees:

0-4 employees 25%
5-9 employees 28%
10-49 employees 30%
50+ employees 17%

Key advertiser benefits

Exclusive opportunity - unique opportunity to reach a unique channel of over 100,000 member businesses of the Chambers of Commerce in the UK

Decision makers - readers are actively searching for solution /advice to help them establish and develop their businesses

Loyal readers - 1 in 9 readers bookmark the site, which is well above average for business information sites. No wastage - this is a very targeted and cost effective way to reach small and mid-market businesses. For further information about advertising email chamberonline@britishchambers.org.uk.

Advertising Specifications

Creative

Banner - 728x90 pixels. Gif/JPEG - up to 15K. Flash - up to 25K
Skyscraper - 120 x 600/160x600 pixels - Gif/JPEG - up to 20K. Flash - up to 30K
URL link - Please supply the click through/tracking URL when sending Gif/JPEG creative.
Flash formats 3, 4 & 5 are supported but must be provided with a back up gif image for use when Flash technology is not present on a reader’s browser.
DHTML/Overt/Interstitial creative is assessed against the impact on pages and cross platform compatibility.

Please note: For more information regarding our acceptance of Rich Media advertising including: Shockwave Flash, HTML, Tangozebra including; (Toast/Overlayz and Tranzitionals), Interstitials, Unicast Superstitials, Eyeblasters, Dynamic HTML and Eyewonder contact us prior to sending creative. All creative will be tested and checked for compatibility prior to site approval and go live.

Creative deadlines

For Gifs or 3rd party served creative please allow up to 1 working days prior to campaign start date. For Rich Media creative please allow up to 2 working days prior to campaign start date. Deadlines are approximate working days and for indication only.

Full details of formats accepted and other traffic related queries available please e-mail chamberonline@britishchambers.org.uk.

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