Submitting a Ticket to the Arts Ad to The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe has created this page to explain how to place a Ticket to the Arts Ad, the publication deadlines, pricing and other pertinent details.
PUBLICATION DEADLINES:
The DEADLINE for submitting an ad with or without an accompanying logo is 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, one week prior. Deadlines may be changed on holidays. Please check The Boston Globe newspaper for holiday deadline information or call us at 617-929-8350. We encourage you to submit an as early as possible.
BOSTON GLOBE TICKET TO THE ARTS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
How do I publish a Ticket to the Arts ad in The Boston Globe?
Where does Ticket
to the Arts ads placed with The Boston Globe
appear?
What information is typically included in a Ticket to the Arts ad?
If the logo being used is color, will it appear in color
in the newspaper?
Where is the Ticket to the Arts ad going to appear in print?
What if I need to make a change to the ad prior to publication?
Whom do I call if there is a change or error in the Ticket to the
Arts ad after publication?
Will you bill us for the cost of the Ticket to the Arts ad?
Who can I contact if I have further questions?
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Self-Service Website
Can I work on my ad and save it without submitting it?
Will my ad run in color in the newspaper?
Is the preview an accurate representation of how the ad will appear in
the paper?
What if I miss the deadline for publication?
How will I know how much the ad will cost?
How will I
know if the newspaper received my ad?
What if I notice a mistake in my ad after submitting it?
I see
additional white space between the text boxes. How do I remove it?
Is JPG the
only format that can be used for a logo?
Q. How do
I publish a Ticket to the Arts ad in The Boston Globe?
You may use the self-service application at Ticket To The Arts. The DEADLINE for submitting an ad with or without an accompanying logo is 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, one week prior. Deadlines may be changed on holidays. Please check The Boston Globe newspaper for holiday deadline information or call us at 617-929-8350. We encourage you to submit an as early as possible.
Q. Where does Ticket to the Arts ads placed with The Boston Globe appear?
The Boston Globe Ticket to the Arts ads appear in the G section of the newspaper each Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Q. What information is typically included in a Ticket to the Arts ad?
Following is a list of frequently included items:
·
Logo of the
event, company, or troop
·
A heading
announcing the event
·
Description of
event
·
Dates in which
the event will occur
·
Time of the event
·
Ticket prices
·
Contact
information including web address, email address, phone number, and address of
the event
Q. If the logo being used is color, will it
appear in color in the newspaper?
Yes, all logos will run in color within the newspaper.
When using the self-service application you’ll be able to upload and crop your logo. You may submit any commonly-used photo format, such as .jpg, .tiff, or .bmp; however, JPG is preferred and reproduces with better quality. The quality of reproduction will greatly depend on the quality of the logo provided.
Q. Where is
the Ticket to the Arts ads going to appear in print?
The Ticket to the Arts ads will appear within the Ticket to
the Arts page(s) found within the G section of the newspaper.
Q. What if I need to make a change to the ad prior to publication?
If you need to change the ad prior to the ad appearing in the newspaper, using the self-service application, simply log into your account and make the appropriate changes and resubmit the ad.
Q. Whom do I call if there is a change or error in the Ticket to the Arts ad after publication?
If you need to change the ad after the ad appears in the newspaper, please call a representative at 617-929-8350. You may also email a representative at tickettothearts@globe.com
Q. Will you bill us for the cost of the Ticket to the Arts ad?
Yes, if you have an established account we will bill you. If you do not have an established account, you must prepay using a credit card prior to checkout.
Q. If we are a company, event organizer, or dance troop, how can we get an account with The Boston Globe?
You may request an account with The Boston Globe by calling 617-929-8350 and speaking to one our representatives.
Q. Who can I contact if I have further questions?
You may contact our support staff using the information below.
Phone: 617-929-8350
Email:
tickettothearts@globe.com
Website: Ticket To The Arts
Self-Service Frequently Asked Questions:
Q.
Can I work on my ad and save it without submitting it?
Yes, you may build the ad and save it for later. You will be prompted to create an account so you can log in at a later date and finish and submit the ad.
Q. Will my ad run in color in the newspaper?
Only the logo will appear in color. All other copy including hearer and body information will run in black and white.
Q.
Is the preview an accurate representation of how the ad will appear in the
paper?
Yes, what
you see is what you will get in the newspaper. The preview that is
provided of your completed Ticket to the Arts ad is how it will appear in the
newspaper. Take this opportunity to ensure that spelling, grammar, and wording
is how you wish to see it in the newspaper.
Q.
What if I miss the deadline for a publication?
Unfortunately, you will need to choose the next available date. If the date is unavailable on your screen, the deadline has passed.
Q. How will I know how much the ad will cost?
As you create the ad, our easy to use self service tool will automatically calculate the cost of the ad.
Q. How will I know if the newspaper received my ad?
You will receive a confirmation email once the order is fulfilled.
Q. What if I notice a mistake in my ad after submitting it?
You may make changes to your ad at any point before deadline for that day's publication. Simply log in to your account, locate your ad in the ‘Future Ads’ area, and modify the ad. If you are paying by credit card and you change the cost of the ad, you will be credited/charged the correct amount.
Q. I see additional white space between the text boxes. How do I remove it?
This is usually an extra “return” that was done when the original text was typed or copied. It can easily be removed by placing your cursor after the last period in the text and pressing delete a few times. Another method is to locate the cursor at the end of the white space and press “backspace” until you reach the last period in the text.
Q. Is JPG the only format that can be used for a logo?
No, you can use .jpg, .bmp, and .tiff; however, JPG is preferred and reproduces with better quality.