FAQs

• How do I bid?
  It’s very simple. You go to adclubmedia.com, and create an account. Once created, log in and browse media and other available items. You can easily place a bid by entering a dollar amount, and confirming your account password. And that’s it!
• Is there a limit to how many things I can purchase via The Auction?
  There is no limit to how many things you can purchase in the auction! Please, bid away!
• Is there a way to instantly purchase something (as opposed to bidding) if I know I want something?
  Yes! As with most online auctions, there is a starting price, and a higher “Buy Now” price. The "Buy Now" price is still a great value, and is usually set at 50% off the normal rate card value for any given item. If you know you want something, we highly recommend going the “Buy Now” route – it ensures you win the media or item you want, and you will still get it at a fabulous cost!
• How do I execute the media purchase if I win?
  If you are the winning bidder for any given item, at the close of the auction you will receive a notification, followed by a formal introduction from The Ad Club to you and the donor for your package. From there, you would work directly with the donor to plan and execute the media purchase based on your needs, and the terms set forth in the package description.
• When will my media run?
  Each media donation has different specifications based on donors’ availability, but most media will run during the calendar year following this year’s auction (so 2026). Just make sure to read the description for each item you consider bidding on. The description should give you a clear breakdown of when the media will run, along with any other terms or conditions. And if it does not, you can email Tom Petersen (tom@adclub.org) and Kate McCabe (kate@adclub.org) if you need any additional information.
• What are the billing terms?
  Billing terms are 30 days after the close of the auction (September 26, 2025). If you decide to “Buy Now” for any items, terms would be 30 days from that purchase date. However, if this is impossible given your company’s internal billing process, we can work with you to find a mutually acceptable solution.
• Do I pay The Ad Club, or the donor company directly?
  Once the media/other items are donated to us, they become our property and thus you pay The Ad Club directly.