Your Hotel Tech Report account carries three main types of credit balances: (1) Post Credits, (2) Content Credits and (3) Advertising Credits.
Basic members...can purchase credits a la carte that can be used towards the below items within 1-year of purchase.
Premium Members...get various credits included with membership and can also purchase additional credits a la carte at discounted member pricing (view terms)
Related article: How to Place a Sponsored Article or Advertising Order Using Your Credits
1. Post Credits Menu
Post credits can be purchased a la carte ($100/post credit) and are also included with all quarterly and annual membership plans
Basic Members | ||
📰 Press Release | 2 post credits | 1 post credit |
📚 Hosted Report | 2 post credits | 1 post credit |
✍️ Guest Post | 10 post credits | 5 post credits |
2. Content Credits & Pricing
Content credits can be purchased a la carte ($500/content credit) and are also included with Gold and Platinum membership packages
Basic Members | ||
👻 Ghost Article | 6 content credits | 5 content credits |
📝 Short Form Sponsored Article | 6 content credits | 5 content credits |
📖 Exclusive Category Buyers Guide | 8 content credits | 6 content credits |
📝 Long Form Sponsored Article | 10 content credits | 8 content credits |
3. Advertising Credits Menu
Advertising credits can be purchased a la carte ($100/ad credit) and are also included with Gold and Platinum membership packages
Basic Members | ||
🔦 Category Takeover Advertising (Quarterly) | 30 ad credits/quarter | 24 ad credits/quarter |
🔦 Category Takeover Advertising (Annual) | 108 ad credits/year | 84 ad credits/year |
💌 Newsletter Sponsorship | 25 ad credits | 15 ad credits |
🤚 Site-wide Exit Intent 30 days | 40 ad credits | 30 ad credits |
⚡️ Sponsored Retargeting 50k impressions | 35 ad credits ($70 CPM) | 25 ad credits ($50 CPM) |
📬 Dedicated E-blast List size = 35k+ | 75 ad credits | 65 ad credits |
🚨 30-day Site wide Takeover Ribbon | 100 ad credits | 75 ad credits |
PPC Campaigns* Min order = 500 clicks | Starting at $16 PPC + campaign setup fee | Starting at $16 PPC (setup fee waived) |
*Note: PPC campaigns are a new offering as of Sept '21 and must be purchased separately a la carte.
4. Other Types of Credits
Awards Credits: Used to register and participate in the HotelTechAwards. Included with all annual membership plans. Learn more
Certification Credits: Included with all membership packages. Can be used to apply to get GCSC Certified Learn more
Lead Credits: Included with all annual membership packages. Can be used for performance marketing lead gen to accept leads via the lead inbox Learn more
Review Incentive Credits: Included with annual membership packages. Can be used to run giveaway campaigns Learn more
Credit Terms & Conditions
Credits can be used for any items of the same type of credit (ie. post credits can be used towards press releases or guest posts)
Credits can only be used for items of the same credit type and cannot be exchanged for other types of credit
Credits that are purchased (ie. not included with membership) are non-refundable after 72-hours post-purchase
Credits that are included with membership packages (membership benefits) are valid for the duration of the membership period and expire at the end of the membership period (ie. annual, quarterly, etc)
Credits included with membership packages must be used during the respective membership period and expire along with membership. Members who renew their membership without lapse will be able to use their credits as long as their membership is active for 18-months after they are added to the account and made available (applies to lead credit, posting credit, ad credit and content credit but does not apply to review incentive cards or HotelTechAwards entries credit which must be used in the current year and do not roll over in partial value)