If you are looking to secure high-caliber international submissions and elevate your applicant pool, our curated on-site feature slots offer maximum visibility directly inside our directories.
Spotlight
Put your program in front of elite artists, designers, filmmakers, and architects.
Your showcase is anchored in our premium “Spotlight” at the absolute top of the homepage for 30 days.
The Spotlight showcase is fixed directly in our primary global feed, ensuring every visiting creator sees your opportunity first.
It offers maximum visibility for major international awards, corporate challenges, or prestigious institutions.
- Cost: $350 per month
- Listing positions:
- Top on the homepage
- Listing Duration: 30 calendar days, counted from the payment date
- Asset Requirements:
- Image size: 1116×279 px
- To ensure a clean user experience, we only accept static imagery (.png, .jpg, .webp) under 150 KB. Flashing images or animated formats are strictly prohibited.
- All Spotlight showcases are paid upfront, subject to strict editorial review, and must adhere to our advertising Terms & Conditions.
Pinned Category Spotlight
Targeted reach for programs looking to hit precise quotas in a specific creative field.
The Pinned Category Spotlight showcase is fixed at the absolute top of your chosen directory (e.g., Photography, Architecture, or Graphic Design) above all organic listings for 30 days. It captures niche applicants the exact moment they filter for your creative discipline.
The listing is also included on the Pinned Category archive page for 30 days, capturing niche applicants the exact moment they filter for your creative discipline.
- Cost: $150 per month
- Listing positions:
- Top of the chosen category (e.g. Photography, Architecture, Graphic Design etc.) on the homepage
- Top on the chosen category archive page
- Listing Duration: 30 calendar days, counted from the payment date
- Asset Requirements:
- Image size: 166×322 px
- To ensure a clean user experience, we only accept static imagery (.png, .jpg, .webp) under 150 KB. Flashing images or animated formats are strictly prohibited.
- All Spotlight showcases are paid upfront, subject to strict editorial review, and must adhere to our advertising Terms & Conditions.
Terms & Conditions
By submitting an advertising request or booking a sponsorship campaign on Contest Watchers, the Advertiser agrees to the following legally binding terms:
1. Payment Terms
- Upfront Payment: To prevent scheduling disruptions, all advertising campaigns, sponsored listings, and newsletter placements must be paid in full upfront before going live on the platform.
- Payment Methods: Payments are processed securely via PayPal.
- Currency: All rates are invoiced and payable in USD.
2. Creative Submission Deadlines
- Asset Deadline: Final visual assets and tracking links must be submitted at least 5 business days prior to the scheduled campaign launch date.
- Late Submissions: If the Advertiser fails to deliver approved creatives by the deadline, Contest Watchers reserves the right to delay the launch. The campaign will still terminate on the originally agreed-upon end date, and no pro-rated refunds will be issued.
3. Cancellations & Rescheduling
- Cancellation Policy: Campaigns canceled more than 14 days prior to the launch date are eligible for a 100% refund.
- Short-Notice Cancellations: No refunds will be granted for campaigns canceled within 7 days of the scheduled launch date, as that inventory was locked and withheld from other premium partners.
- Rescheduling: Advertisers may request to reschedule a campaign start date once, free of charge, provided the request is made at least 7 days before the original launch date, subject to inventory availability.
4. Editorial Rights & Content Responsibility
- Right of Refusal: Contest Watchers maintains strict curation standards and reserves the absolute right to reject or remove any advertisement that promotes fraudulent opportunities, features subpar graphic design, or compromises the platform’s reputation. A full refund will be issued if an ad is rejected prior to launch.
- Label Verification Accuracy: The Advertiser is solely responsible for ensuring that all data on their banners (e.g., prize values, application requirements, and deadlines) completely aligns with the actual rules on their official website.
- Indemnification: The Advertiser agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Contest Watchers against any claims, losses, liabilities, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of the content of the advertisement, including claims of copyright or trademark infringement.
5. Technical Requirements
- File Formats: Only static .png, .jpg, or .webp files are accepted
- Animation Policy: To ensure a premium, distraction-free environment for our creators, animated GIFs, flashing images, or auto-playing media are strictly prohibited
- Max File Size: Must be under 150 KB per asset to preserve optimal website loading speeds
- Text Guidelines: Keep text on images minimal. We highly recommend using images that rely on strong visual artwork, logos, and a clear call-to-action (e.g., “Submit Now” or “Register Today”)
6. Content & Quality Standards
- Aesthetic Approval: Because our audience consists of professional designers, artists, and architects, Contest Watchers reserves the right to request creative revisions if an asset does not meet professional design standards or contains blurry, low-resolution imagery.
- Label Verification: Any text included on the banner (such as deadlines, prize money values, or entry fees) must exactly match the physical rules listed on the organizer’s official landing page.
7. First-Come – First-Served
- Spotlight and the Pinned Category Spotlight slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis
- Contest Watchers reserves the right to order showcases by different Advertisers based on the time of their payment
- Custom listing requests or campaigns can be arranged via the Contest Watchers Advertising Team.
Secure Your Placement
Because we limit active commercial showcases to maintain premium visibility for our partners, slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please contact our team directly at advertise@contestwatchers.com.