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Submission Guidelines

Content Submission Guidelines

Use the criteria below as a guide when submitting content for ORLA’s communication channels. Submissions are not guaranteed for publication and may be edited for length and clarity.

For sponsored blog opportunities, contact Marla McColly, Director of Business Development.

 

GENERAL GUIDELINES  |  ADDITIONAL BLOG GUIDELINES

General Guidelines for Content Submissions

  • Content should be educational, informative, or thought-leadership–oriented on issues relevant to Oregon’s hospitality industry.
  • Editorial should be written in an objective fashion (not self-serving) and should avoid promotional language and references to specific products or services.
  • While editorial content is not required to align with the issue theme, alignment can help support a consistent and predictable editorial schedule.
  • Preferred length for a magazine editorial is 600-800 words; if longer editorial is needed, please request additional space.
  • Submission must include a header (50 characters or less) and a subheader (75 characters or less). The article may be bylined, and/or a short bio (40 words or less) may be supplied with the submission. Byline may include basic contact information such as an email or web address, but not include any promotional message.
  • Images or graphics are encouraged to enhance readership. Photo credits or releases may be required for individuals or copyrighted material. Attach images as separate files; do not embed them in Word documents.
  • Content and tone should embrace a standard of excellence using professional literary and grammatical standards.

For more information about content submission for the ORLA Magazine, contact Lori Little, Director of Communications.

Additional Guidelines for Blog Posts (in addition to General Guidelines):

  • Blog post should be an easy read. While an article's subject matter may be complex, the writing style and presentation of information and/or ideas should be clear and deliberate.
  • For improved SEO, please include your preferred SEO Post Title and Post Description. (Reference: Page Titles)
  • ORLA may limit the number of guest blog posts based on the editorial calendar. There may be an opportunity for content to be repurposed in other ORLA communication channels.
  • Brief bylines of 25 words or less are allowed to provide context to the writer; member affiliation, email and/or website information is allowed.

​For more information on submitting a sponsored blog post, contact Marla McColly, Director of Business Development.