Media Kit

The NRPA Supply Chain has proven to be a valuable resource for association members and other industry professionals who use the Internet to locate products and services for the entire park and recreation industry. This information resource uses powerful search technology that continually indexes the content of participating supplier Web sites. Users have the option of performing keyword-driven searches that mirror traditional search engines, or a category-specific search. Both methods produce the most relevant results on the Web.

The NRPA Supply Chain also incorporates a desktop search mechanism, allowing visitors to download a free application that makes the directory accessible from the user’s computer desktop. In addition, the directory has implemented Request For Information (RFI) functionality, allowing visitors to contact suppliers with the click of a button. Both features are becoming increasingly popular among users of the NRPA Supply Chain and are a valuable business opportunity for suppliers to advertise in the directory.

Members of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) are using the NRPA Supply Chain on a daily basis. But the directory isn’t limited to association members. Other executives, managers and staff of park and recreation agencies are using the directory as well. These industry professionals spend billions a year on products and services your company offers.

And when these professionals are ready to buy, they turn to the NRPA Supply Chain to cut through the clutter of traditional search engine results.

The NRPA Supply Chain has been created specifically for serious buyers of your product or service. Purchasing a listing in the directory ensures that your company’s brand and message are delivered directly to those that matter most to your business. The NRPA is recognized as a leader in the industry. And executives, managers and staff of park and recreation agencies turn to the association as the informational source in the industry.

With traditional search results, your company’s listing becomes one in a million. But searching through the NRPA Supply Chain presents relevant search results to pre-qualified, committed buyers. Completing a listing in the directory will cost your company less advertising dollars than participating in the pay-per-click campaigns of the major search engines and delivers better results.

Your complete listing in the NRPA Supply Chain will feature your company logo and description, contact information and company Web site and e-mail link. The listing will be grouped into categories of your choice to enable efficient searching.

A link to the NRPA Supply Chain is prominently displayed on the NRPA Web site (http://www.nrpa.org). The directory can also be found at http://nrpasupplychain.com.

The NRPA Supply Chain will also be distributed as a CD application at the NRPA Conference & Exposition, held October 14-18, 2008 at the Baltimore Convention Center. The show is expected to draw over 6,000 attendees.

The following rates reflect an annual pricing structure. Your company’s listing appears in the NRPA Supply Chain year-round.

Logo guidelines: Your company's logo will appear as part of the completed listing. Logos will be published at 338 pixels x 168 pixels. For best quality, logos should be submitted as JPEGs in RGB format. File size should not exceed 15k.

Video guidelines: Your video(s) will launch from a video icon placed on your Enhanced Listing. Videos should be less than 10 minutes and can be submitted in the following formats: .avi (Audio Video Interleave), .mov (Apple QuickTime Movie). mp4 (MPEG-4 Video File) .mpg (MPEG Video File), .qt (Apple QuickTime Movie), .rm (Real Media File), .swf (Macromedia Flash Movie), .wmv (Windows Media Video File). Video dimensions should be 400 pixels by 300 pixels.

Banner ads: Whether you use our no-cost creative services department or create your own banner ad, a consultation phone call will be conducted. The preferred format for all banner ad submissions is JPEG or GIF with a file size not exceeding 25k.

Banner ads must be 468 pixels x 60 pixels.

For more information about graphic specifications, please contact your sales representative.

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is the nation’s largest professional and citizen organization dedicated to advancing park, recreation and conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people. The association consists of over 21,000 professionals, citizen advocates, educators, and students from diverse backgrounds with the same passion for promoting healthy lifestyles and creating livable communities.

The Mission of the National Recreation and Park Association is "To advance parks, recreation and environmental conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people."

For additional information, call (972) 402-7000, or e-mail us at nrpa@multiview.com.