Advertise With GameFriends.

"Synergy - the bonus that is achieved when things work together harmoniously."

- Mark Twain

What is GameFriends?

GameFriends is the leading Social Network for the Virtual Worlds. It recognizes the need to personify Virtual Characters for users to display, track, and archive. Reaching millions of gamers worldwide, casual to hardcore, GameFriends is the industry standard "Myspace/Facebook" for gamers.

The GameFriends difference. Unlocking the Secret of Synergy.

Where other campaigns offer direct advertising, indirect growth is usually a hope, or a lucky benefit. With GameFriends however, members share their favorite Games, Characters, News, Guides, Reviews, Images, Videos, and Questions. These members then promulgate their interests to their friends. Your game/product/website will enjoy the benefits of direct advertising through GameFriends, and also establish Brand/Product awareness to a highly desirable audience.

1) Case Example - Game Developers/Publishers: Matt and Derrick are friends on GameFriends. They have a common game played in UOSecondAge. Both Matt and Derrick like the same type of games, but Derrick has never heard of DarkFall Online, while Matt has already added it to his Gaming History list. Derrick sees this, looks into DarkFall Online, and decides to add it to his Gaming History list. Derrick's friends soon add the game, and the buzz surrounding the game continues. Result: The campaign continues to bring in potential directly while the magic of synergy allows for exponential growth.

2): Case Example - Game Related Websites: Matt recently read about the expected launch of WarHammer Online at MMORPG.com. He submits this story as news, where Derrick sees what his friend has submitted. Derrick reads the story, and decides to write a blog post about WarHammer in which he mentions MMORPG.com covering the story. Angela reads Derrick's blog and decides to check out MMORPG.com to find some guides on potential builds for her Characters. Angela finds a forum post on MMORPG.com in which a member has given thorough analysis of race/class/skill combinations and she submits it as a Guide on GameFriends. Kevin, then reads Angela's Guide, and decides to write his own review on the subject, after visiting MMORPG.com to gather some basic knowledge. Result: Although lengthy, this is the tip of the iceberg. Non-game developers/publishers can reap the benefits of synergy as well. In this example if you were MMORPG.com your story would have reached thousands of users, and future loyal readers.

"Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation. It is better to be alone than in bad company." - George Washington

Why this has worked for others, and will work for You?

GameFriends is a functional social network providing a need to the Virtual World and it's Players. Other networks lack functionality or direction and bombard their members with low class ads, turning their "social network" into a gimmick marketing tool. GameFriends reaches QUALITY traffic that converts extremely well due to it's niche focus around the Virtual Worlds, more specifically video games, technology, and media. Gamers are early adopters of new technologies, and concepts. They tend to be more open-minded, interested, and appreciative of quality, whether it's a new video game, cell phone, or movie (Resident Evil pulled it off). Members on GameFriends have an affinity towards the above mentioned, but the traits of GameFriends members - loyalty, intelligence, creativity, and curiosity allow for Advertisers campaigns to be successful, whether selling new Computer Rigs, or Red Bull.

"Never write an advertisement which you wouldn't want your family to read. You wouldn't tell lies to your own wife. Don't tell them to mine." - David Ogilvy

The most transparent approach offered by any online community. This is a no brainer...

GameFriends members simply trust the ads because they reap the benefits of them as well (ad sharing). What's good for its members is good for GameFriends, and vice versa. Other networks exploit their users; we put our members first, and if they like what you offer, the relationship can continue to grow. If they don't want it, their message will be clear. Respect, honesty, and an open approach means GameFriends can become your biggest Ally if you have a quality product/website.

You have seen exactly how and why GameFriends will help you with your profit, growth, and expansion.

GameFriends is serious about running the largest Virtual Social Network and requires the same commitment of excellence from its Advertisers. Below are the listed Advertising Sections/Zones available. Make the decision to take your campaign to the next level today.

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GameFriends offers package deals and personalized campaigns in addition to the listed Advertising Zones above.

The Most Popular Package is the Gamer Control Center Package.

The Gamer Control Center Package: Your ads will be displayed on the Gamer Control Center (the most visited, and most time spent on page throughout GameFriends). You get the Leader board spot, the Square next to Elexa, and the Medium spot under Global Shouts.

Advantages: Most time spent on page per visitor. It is the heart of GameFriends where users can navigate GameFriends. The Leader board, spot next to Elexa, and the Global Shouts ensures visitors will be exposed to your product/service.

Contact For Rates: Advertising@GameFriends.com

Buzz Package: The Get Them Talking About your Product Package!

The Buzz Package: Your ads will appear on Ask a Gamer pages. You get the Leaderboard, the Tower, and get to ask a Featured Question on GameFriends related to your game/product/website with an "official badge" for your profile to gain credibility in the community.

Advantages: Ask a Gamer is for informed gamers that seek out knowledge, including new products. You will reach thousands of users that are actively seeking you out indirectly. This package enables you to dominate the Ask a Gamer sections with exclusiveness. The Featured Question is the cherry on top which will surely invoke some great answers from our community. Example Question if you ran the online game Fly For Fun would be.

Have you ever dreamt of flying after playing Fly For Fun?

Contact For Rates: Advertising@GameFriends.com

Media Package: Nothing gets peoples attention quite like Pictures and Videos!

The Media Package: Your ads will appear on Images and Videos pages. You get the Leaderboard, Square, and the Medium.

Advantages: Members browsing images and videos are more likely to engage in an advertisement. Clever ads here can prove to be the most successful ad zone GameFriends has to offer.

Contact For Rates: Advertising@GameFriends.com

Profiles Package: Real Life and Character Profiles. Ultimate Targeting!

The Profiles Package: Your ads will appear on all Real Life and Character Profiles. You get the LeaderBoard, Square, and Medium spots.

Advantages: Profiles are intimately viewed by friends, family, and the curious. Members value their profiles and Advertisers offering a service for a Character based game or a Real life service can prosper here.

*New* Due to demand the package has been split into two Packages.

Real Life Profile Package: All the ads on a Real Life Profile including Leaderboard, Square, and Medium.

Character Profile Package: All the ads on a Character Profile including Leaderboard, Square, and Medium.

Advantages: Unprecedented level of targeting. Whether wanting to target people interested in Real Life Profiles with tech products, or offering a new game/service to Character Profiles, these package give ultimate control over highly niche targeting.

Contact For Rates: Advertising@GameFriends.com

Wildfire Package: Getting Bloggers and Writers to take notice!

The Wildfire Package: Your ads will appear on all Blog pages, News, Guides, Reviews pages. You get the LeaderBoard, Tower, and Medium spots.

Advantages: Bloggers, News/Guides/Reviews writers are people in the know, and members that love to talk about new things in the market. Members reading blogs, news, guides, or reviews will be more open to discovering outside news, potential related games or products you have to offer. Gaining trust and awareness of the writers of the community is a huge opportunity.

Contact For Rates: Advertising@GameFriends.com

Let's Grow Together. YOU + GameFriends = WIN!

The Ad Zones and amazing packages offered would be meaningless without the great functional gamer community that is GameFriends. We do not exist for advertising revenue. Other networks will gladly take your money without offering a service. As Earl Nightingale said, "The only People that make money work in a mint, the rest of us must EARN Money." GameFriends earns Advertisers trust, big and small, because we hold ourselves to a higher standard. GameFriends was a unique idea brought to fruition in 2006. Others have tried to imitate, but fail to capture the principles of community, functionality, member experience, and vision. We know you work hard for your money, so we have created a network in which we ourselves would be excited to advertise with. Contact me personally to pick an Ad Zone and/or Package today!

Matt Anton

Co-Founder, Chief Marketing Officer

http://GameFriends.com/Matt

Advertising@GameFriends.com *Contact via E-mail to begin your campaign*

"Doing business without advertising is like winking at a girl in the dark. You know what you are doing, but nobody else does." ~ Stuart Henderson Britt