Santa Barbara News-Press - Birthday Announcement Form

Weddings, Engagements
and Announcements

Birthday Online Form

Engagement Online Form

Anniversary Online Form

Wedding Announcement
Online Form

To announce your BIRTHDAY in the Santa Barbara News-Press and on newspress.com, please submit this form and your photograph by Monday at noon for the upcoming Sunday edition.

	- Your Name
	- Home Address
	- City/State/Zip
	- Home Phone #
	- Daytime Phone #
Sunday you would like your announcement published: (Holidays may necessitate early deadlines. Please inquire ahead of time.)
Proof Request
	- Daytime fax #
	- Email

We would like to provide a proof so that you can read and approve your announcement text. E-mailed proofs will be text only. Faxed proofs will show actual size and layout. Price quote will be shown on proof. Proof corrections &/or revisions must be received by noon Tuesday to be amended prior to publication.

TEXT FOR YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT:
You may complete this form and our staff will create your announcement OR you may submit your text separately in your own words. Be creative! You are not limited to the information or the format shown here.

	- Name
	- Birthday being observed
	- Place of birth
	- Current place of residence
	- Length of residence
	- Spouse's Name ( deceased)
	- Number of children
	- Children's names
	- Number of grandchildren
	- Grandchildren's names
	- Number of great-grandchildren
	- Great-grandchildren's names
	- Number of brothers and sisters
	- Brothers/sisters names
	- Employed by/retired from
	- Volunteer work
	- Special accomplishments (misc.)
	- Hobbies/special interests
	- Date of celebration
	- Location of celebration
	- Hosts
	- Celebratory trip destination
	- Special friends &/or family members who helped with the celebration

RATES:
Announcements are a flat rate per size. We offer a 1 column by 5" ad for $59.00. A 1 column by 8" ad for $69.00; 2 column by 4" for $99.00 (this ad can accommodate 2 photos). Each additional inch is $10.00. Free basic announcement is limited to one-and-a half inches of text only (no photo) for anniversaries over 50 years. We accept cash, check, Visa, MC, American Express or Discover cards. Prepayment is required for all announcements.

PHOTOGRAPHS:
Sharp, clear photos of professional quality are preferred. Good contrast, vertical, head & shoulders shots work best. We will crop your photo electronically to fit our format. Photos may be color or black & white. (All photos submitted in color will run in color in print.) Due to the varying quality of photographs received, we do not reimburse or reprint for poor reproduction. Photos may be submitted electronically (in .jpg format, 200 dpi minimum) via email or on disk. Please verify receipt & acceptability. We will gladly return your photo by mail or hold it for you to pick up in our office after publication. Sorry, but we cannot be liable for any lost photographs.

INTERNET:
Your announcement will appear on newspress.com at no additional charge. It will remain online for 90 days following publication. (Go to www.newspress.com, click on celebrations, then your date of publication.) It's a great way to share your announcement with long distance friends & family. You can also add a link to your own personal website for only $7. (Cost will be added to your total price quote).

Yes, add a link to the following URL:

Attn: Celebrations
MAIL TO: PO Box 1359
Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1359
IN PERSON: Santa Barbara office,
de la Guerra Plaza
PHONE: (805) 564-5218
FAX: (805) 966-1421
E-MAIL: celebrations@newspress.com