Advertise with Us - BC Association of Clinical Counsellors

Gain unparalleled exposure by reaching over 7,500 dynamic individuals across the beautiful province of British Columbia. Our platform isn’t just vast; it’s a hub for a diverse and enthusiastic audience eager to engage with quality content. Elevate your brand with BCACC’s powerful advertising options!

What sets us apart? Our advertising campaigns consistently outshine industry benchmarks, boasting open rates that surpass the norm. This isn’t just about numbers; it’s a testament to the effectiveness and resonance of our platform. Your promotional efforts will receive optimal exposure and captivate and engage our audience in ways that go beyond expectations.

With a robust online presence, BCACC attracts an impressive monthly average of visitors to our website, creating an unbeatable opportunity for advertisers like you to connect with a broad and active user base. Imagine the impact of your brand message resonating with our thriving community!

Make a strategic and impactful choice by partnering with BCACC for your advertising endeavors. Leverage our extensive network, tap into our substantial online audience, and enjoy above-average campaign performance metrics. Your brand deserves to stand out, and with BCACC, it will shine brighter. Don’t miss the opportunity to make a lasting impression – join us in creating advertising success!

Why advertise with BCACC?

Over 7,500 members throughout BC
19K monthly average website visitors
Above industry average campaign open rates

Advertise with BCACC – Procedures and Guidelines 2024

Dive into the diverse demographics of BCACC’s vibrant community, where a rich tapestry of gender identities and age groups intertwine to create a unique and inclusive platform for advertising opportunities. The gender breakdown showcases a dynamic mix, with 68.2% identifying as female, 14.6% as male, 0.1% identifying with another gender, and 17.2% whose gender is unknown.

BCACC’s members span various life stages, adding depth to your outreach. From the youthful 0.5% aged 18-32 to the seasoned 11.2% aged 65 and above, each age group contributes to the overall diversity of the community. Engage with this eclectic audience to broaden your reach and enhance your brand’s presence in this diverse landscape. Your advertising endeavors will find resonance within this dynamic mix of BCACC members, ensuring your message reaches a wide and receptive audience.

Explore BCACC’s Advertising Opportunities: Connect with BCACC members through channels tailored to your advertising needs. Whether you prefer impactful standalone email campaigns or concise weekly digest classified ads, we provide diverse advertising streams to meet your specific requirements.

Unlock Valuable Advertising Options: Promote your offerings through our range of advertising streams, including:

Professional Development: Showcase workshops, seminars, conferences, and courses. See BCACC’s advertising guidelines for further instructions on how to submit PD ads.
Job and Career Postings: Connect with potential candidates in the counseling field.
Supervision and Internship Opportunities: Advertise positions for students and supervisors.
Client Groups and Workshops: Highlight services catering to clients.
Office Space Availability: Find or offer suitable office spaces. See BCACC’s advertising guidelines for further instructions on how to submit Office Space ads.
Services for Clients and Counselors: Share information about your valuable services.
Calls for Papers and Research Notices: Engage with the research community.
Maximize your reach and impact with these varied advertising avenues.

Advertisement Approval Policy: Submission of ads implies adherence to the following criteria:
We reserve the right to reject ads that:

Contradict BCACC’s values or may pose legal, reputational, or financial risks.
Contain disrespectful language towards clients.
Disregard principles of diversity.
Directly violate the human rights code.
Promise a cure.
Involve the use of illegal substances in experiential settings.
Include sexual touch in experiential settings.
Advertisements not following ethical business practices or engaging in the above practices will not be accepted. All advertising submissions are subject to BCACC approval.

Ad Payment & Cancellation Guidelines:

Invoicing and Payment: We use QuickBooks for invoicing and accept all major credit cards for payment. To ensure continued eligibility for future advertising requests, please settle all invoices within 14 business days of issuance.

Ad Cancellation Policy: We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these straightforward policies.

Premium and Feature Ads: No credit or refund will be issued if canceled with less than 60 days’ notice.
Cancellations made at least 60 days in advance may qualify for credit applicable to a future Premium or Feature Ad date within the same calendar year, subject to availability.
Classified Ads: Cancellation will result in a credit for advertising within the same calendar year.

Inaugural for 2024: Participate in our new initiative for 2024: Give a discount, get a discount. Advertisers offering exclusive discounts to BCACC members become eligible for a 10% discount on the overall cost of their advertising. Thank you for joining us in this exciting opportunity.

Types of Advertisements

Premium Ads are Delivered on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Elevate your advertising strategy with our exclusive stand-alone email broadcasts, reaching an extensive subscriber base of over 5,000 individuals. Secure your spot for a single ad slot per week, delivered every Thursday, with additional opportunities on Tuesdays during the spring season. Reservations operate on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend securing your preferred week well in advance to guarantee availability. Elevate your advertising impact with Premium Ads – the key to reaching a targeted and engaged audience.

Premium Ad Requirements and Guidelines: To launch a Premium Ad, advertisers must provide a 600×480 pixel image in JPG or PNG format, a URL link for the call-to-action button, and a preferred subject line. All components must be submitted at least one week before the reserved date, allowing ample time for us to present proof of the ad and accommodate any necessary changes or edits before the scheduled date.

In addition to the exclusive Premium Ad benefits, advertisers receive an additional listing on the BCACC Events Calendar. Note that this extra listing is limited to one for eligible ads and does not include multiple dates. Advertisers with events spanning multiple dates must specify their preferred calendar listing date.

Advertisement Pricing: A Premium Ad costs $300 for BCACC members (inclusive of GST) and $500 for non-members (inclusive of GST). Please be aware that all ads are subject to approval by BCACC. For workshop advertisements, it’s essential to include either the workshop price or a link to a website displaying the pricing. To secure your Premium Ad spot, visit the Premium Ad Booking page.

Featured Ads

Elevate your brand with exclusive single placements in Mind|Full, our weekly e-newsletter sent to over 6,300 subscribers every Friday. To maintain the exclusivity of each edition, only one ad is booked per week. Reservations operate on a first-come, first-served basis, and we highly recommend securing your preferred week well in advance to guarantee availability.

Feature Ad Content Specifications: For Feature Ads, advertisers must submit a 600×200 pixel image in PNG or JPG format, up to 100 words of text, and a URL link for the call-to-action button. All ad elements must be provided at least one week before the reserved date, allowing us to present proof of your ad and accommodate any additional changes or edits before the scheduled ad date. As an added benefit, advertisers with Feature Ads will also enjoy an extra listing on the BCACC Events Calendar. Please note that this supplementary listing is limited to one for eligible ads and does not include multiple dates. Advertisers with events spanning multiple dates must specify their preferred calendar listing date.

Feature Advertisement Pricing Information: The pricing structure for Feature Ads is $200 for BCACC members (inclusive of GST) and $350 for non-members (inclusive of GST). It’s important to note that all ads are subject to approval by BCACC. Including the workshop price or a link to a website displaying the pricing is mandatory for workshop advertisements. To secure your Feature Ad and harness the power of this exclusive opportunity, please visit the Feature Ad Booking page. Elevate your brand visibility and engagement with Featured Ads in Mind|Full.

Explore Professional Development Opportunities with our Classified Ads in Mind|Full

Our dynamic weekly e-newsletter reaches over 6,300 subscribers every Friday. These classifieds are expertly presented in digest form and seamlessly linked to the complete posting within the BCACC Member Portal.

To adhere to our guidelines, advertisers must submit up to 200 words of unformatted text in a Word or Text file. The submission deadline for ad content is every Monday, ensuring seamless inclusion in the Friday mail-out. While these digest-style advertisements do not incorporate graphics, they can feature links to external websites or photos hosted on your website. Comprehensive contact information is essential for a robust advertisement.

Placement costs are $30 per week (inclusive of GST) for BCACC members and $60 per week (inclusive of GST) for non-members. To initiate your ad placement and specify the duration of your ad run, please email [email protected]. Rest assured, all ads are subject to approval by BCACC, ensuring the highest quality standards for our valued subscribers. Elevate your professional development opportunities and connect with our engaged community through Mind|Full Classified Ads.

Explore Prime Career Opportunities with our Exclusive Webpage and Mind|Full, our weekly e-newsletter that reaches over 6,300 subscribers.

Elevate your team by prominently featuring Career Ad Listings on a dedicated BCACC Member Portal webpage, with direct links seamlessly incorporated into our widely-read newsletter.

To submit your Career Ad Listing, complete a form request at https://bcacc.ca/submit-your-career-postings. All career postings maintain visibility 30 days from placement, ensuring an extended reach to potential candidates.

The associated costs for these premium listings are $100 (inclusive of GST) for BCACC members and $300 (inclusive of GST) for non-members. This investment provides an effective and targeted means to attract qualified professionals to join your team. Connect with the ideal Registered Clinical Counselor and elevate your organization’s success by showcasing your career opportunities on our exclusive platform.

BCACC’s Classifieds

Career Opportunities – job postings in BC or beyond
Office Space Rentals – office spaces available or wanted for rent
Counsellor to Counsellor – services of interest to Registered Clinical Counsellors

Professional Development Opportunities and Workshops

BCACC posts 3rd party professional development opportunities (sorted by region). Keep current on events happening in your community or a community near you. These events include workshops, continuing education opportunities, and conferences.

Disclaimer: Except where specifically indicated, the opinions expressed in this notice are strictly those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors, its officers, directors, or staff. The publication of any advertisement by the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors is not an endorsement of the advertiser, or the products or services advertised. The B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors is not responsible for any claims made in advertisements. Advertisers may not, without prior consent, incorporate in a subsequent advertisement the fact that a product or service has been advertised in a publication of the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors.