The News Reporter's Crowned in Columbus Submission Form

"Crowned in Columbus" Ad Submission Form

We are pleased to present our first Crowned in Columbus special section in the March 6 edition of The News Reporter and online at NRcolumbus.com. We are extending the invitation to additional titleholders who would like to be featured. In order to be featured in the April 3 Crowned in Columbus and added to the online publication, please complete the form below by Sunday, March 30.
To be included in the April 3 edition of Crowned in Columbus, please complete the form below and submit your $75 payment to purchase your titleholder ad. The deadline for submission is Sunday, March 30 at 11:59 pm.

All submissions are subject to review, and information may be edited for clarity and length. If you have any questions, please email rachelsmith@nrcolumbus.com. Thank you for helping us celebrate our community’s royalty!

Q & A:

Who is eligible to purchase an ad?

The publication is open to anyone who holds a Columbus County-based pageant title or to any Columbus County resident who holds title outside the county. Former titleholders may also submit an ad - noting the year in their title.

Examples of those eligible to be included:

-Current Columbus County Titleholders (Example: 2024-2025 North Carolina Strawberry Festival Wee Miss)
-Former Columbus County Titleholders (Example: 2018 NC Yam Festival Queen)
-Current Columbus County residents who are current titleholders in any pageants (Example: 2024-2025 Princess of Southern Carolina Junior Miss)
-Current Columbus County residents who are past titleholders in any pageants (Example: 1987 Miss Davidson County)

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Can multiple titleholders share an ad?

No. The ads are one per titleholder.

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In what order will the titleholders be shown? Can I be on the same page as other titleholders in my pageant?

The ads will be printed in alphabetical order by last name.

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When is the deadline to purchase an ad?

Sunday, March 30 at 11:59 p.m. All ads must be purchased online and paid for at the time of checkout.

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Can I change the design of my ad from the standard template?

For consistency purposes, The News Reporter will design all ads using the format shown in the marketing materials for this publication.

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How will the publication be printed? Can I get extra copies?

The publication will be printed on newsprint in a special section of the April 3 edition of The News Reporter. The digital version of the guide will be published in full color and be available for viewing at no charge at NRcolumbus.com.

Extra copies of the April 3 edition of The News Reporter will be available for purchase at grocery stores, gas stations and other retailers across Columbus County. They will also be available at The News Reporter’s office, 305 Liberty St., Whiteville.

Upon request, The News Reporter will e-mail a high-resolution electronic copy of the ad to the titleholder/their family. This file can be printed at a print shop of choice in a high quality format that is suitable for framing.
Sample Ad:
Complete form, upload photo and submit $75 ad payment below.

Deadline is Sunday, March 30 at 11:59 p.m.
Titleholder's Name*
Full Title (Including Pageant Name and Year)*
Example: 2024 Tiny Miss North Carolina Strawberry Festival
Name of parent/guardian completing this form, if titleholder is under 18. (This will NOT be printed in publication.)
Titleholder's Message - May include bio of titleholder, thank yous, and/or message to community. (Suggested 80-100 words)*

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Upload a photo of the titleholder. (Headshot or waist-up. Will be cropped into a circle as shown in example above. Make sure picture is not too dark or grainy.)*

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I grant The News Reporter unlimited rights to use this media as they see fit. I’m over 18 and the sole owner of this media. I grant the organization administering this promotion, its parents, and subsidiaries a world-wide, payment and royalty free, perpetual, irrevocable and non-exclusive right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, create derivative works from, distribute, promote, market, advertise, and display the media, for any purpose, in any form, media, or technology. I release these organizations from any and all claims arising out of the use of this media.*

I agree.
Your Email Address (This will NOT be printed in publication. This is just if we need to ask any follow-up questions.)*
example@example.com
Your Phone Number (This will NOT be printed in publication. This is just if we need to ask any follow-up questions.)*
Please enter a valid phone number.
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"Crowned in Columbus" Ad Submission Form

Q & A:

Sample Ad:

Complete form, upload photo and submit $75 ad payment below.