Media Center
Visit Lake Norman offers a complimentary support services and resources to qualified members of the media, including:
- Press Releases: To view current press release, visit the Visit Lake Norman News section. If you are a member of the media and would like to receive future press releases, please scroll to the bottom and complete and submit the inquiry form.
- Photos: Visit Lake Norman has high-resolution photos of events, festivals, attractions, destinations, NASCAR race shops, area restaurants, entertainment venues, golf courses, and accommodations. Visit Lake Norman also has staff photos available for both print and web use.
- Camera Ready Art: Visit Lake Norman logos, and logos for special events hosted by Visit Lake Norman.
- Monthly Event Calendar: Visit Lake Norman distributes a monthly e-newsletter calendar of events To subscribe, email visitorcenter@lakenorman.org.
- Blog: Visit Lake Norman maintains a blog with regularly updated posts about anything and everything related to tourism in this area, with links to helpful articles and websites. Click here to visit our blog.
- Economic Impact: Visit Lake Norman calculates the economic impact of tourism-related events and industries.
- Media Relations: Visit Lake Norman subscribes to the Vocus system for monitoring the news and sending out press releases.
- Media/Travel Writer Services: Assisting upon request with fact-checking and accuracy of completed articles. Scheduling and hosting familiarization (FAM) tours for qualified travel writers.
- Video: Visit Lake Norman has stock video footage.
- Area Information: Providing the most up-to-date research on Lake Norman area including fact sheets, current economic data and comprehensive brochures
Email your request to Courtney Wolfrom, Marketing & Communications Manager at wolfrom@lakenorman.org .
Story Ideas:
Looking for some story help? Visit Lake Norman, North Carolina's Inland Sea which is not only a place of breath-taking beauty, but offers visitors plenty of wonderment and entertainment. Our charming towns of Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersvilleare located twenty minutes north of Charlotte and west of Charlotte Motor Speedway, and are an essential part of a great regional destination. Tour the excellent attractions, from NASCAR to the cultural. Play on the blue waters of a nationally recognized bass fishing lake. Dine in an upscale waterfront restaurant or in a 60 year old diner with the best sweet potato fries around. Stay in any of our welcoming accommodations and rest up for the next day's adventure. Take the Lake Norman voyage, where amenities and excitement abound!
- Download the Visit Lake Norman pitch sheet for ideas and information!
- Advertised soliciting business are asked to email (wolfrom@lakenorman.org) or mail their press packet:
Courtney Wolfrom
Marketing & Communications Manager
Visit Lake Norman
19900 West Catawba Avenue, Suite 102
Cornelius, North Carolina 28031
Webpage Banner Ads
Visit Lake Norman offers Webpage Banner Ads that display on all pages. In this feature, the advertiser must provide the artwork. This feature will have a hyperlink to the website address (provided by the advertiser).Banner ads are located in the webpage's right margin (this space does not change with each page view). The banner ad rotates per slot. Slot selection is on a first come first serve basis.
Email Courtney Wolfrom to set-up your Webpage Banner Ad TODAY! Or call 704-987-3300.
Visitor Center Display Advertisements
Visit Lake Norman offers Visitor Center Display Advertisement Opportunities highlights your business, restaurant, venue, attraction in our Visitor Center. Our Visitor Center averages 40 visitors per day in non-peak times and up to 100 visitors during peak times.
Display includes an 8 1/2" x 11" (Landscape) display window, business card holder, and assigned handout/rack slot for promotional material. Ad spaces are on a first come first serve basis and must be maintained by the advertiser. Advertisers provide an 8 1/2" x 11" (Landscape) Color ad or artwork, business cards and promotional materials/handouts.
Cost: $595 (for one year)
Email Courtney Wolfrom to set-up your Visitor Center Display Advertisement TODAY! Or call 704-987-3300.
Pay to Play Ads
Charlotte Motorspeedway Event Schedule: This is a full page ad located next to the event schedule. This brochure is distributed to all Charlotte Motorspeedway ticket holders, area hotels, race shops, attractions, etc. There is a specific deadline associated with this ad. Cost: $TBD
Charlotte Visitor's Guide: This is a full page ad located in the annual Charlotte Visitor's Guide. This brochure is distributed to all NC Welcome Centers, Charlotte partners, Charlotte airport, and more.There is a specific deadline associated with this ad. Cost: $TBD
Email Courtney Wolfrom to set-up your Pay to Play Ad TODAY! Or call 704-987-3300.
Local Media Publications Listing
Download the Local Media Publications Listing and Local Media Publications Listing Online
Travel and Sports Writers
In an effort to get national/international attention for our area, Visit Lake Norman has welcomed writers whose publications include: Budget Travel, Travel & Leisure, Travel World News, Family Motorcoaching, Modern Bride, Lifestyles Magazine, Go World Travel, Destination Weddings, Food and Beverage International, GOLF Magazine, Successful Meetings Magazine, Golf Vacations, plus numerous contributions to newspapers, radio and travel websites including Bootsnall.com. The writers came from all over the US and Canada.
Featured Articles:
- 2/1/2010 Charlotte Magazine, 10 Great Dates, featuring Davidson, collaborative
- 9/24/2009 NC Spin TV, Carolina Community featuring Lake Norman
- 0/9/2008 NC Spin TV, Carolina Community featuring Cornelius
- 5/9/2008 The Lake Norman Monster, By Roy A. Barnes
- 5/7/2008 Lake Norman, NC Restaurants, By Roy A. Barnes-Featuring eez Fusion
Press Trip Requests:
Contact Courtney Wolfrom, Marketing & Communications Manager, at wolfrom@lakenorman.org or 704-987-3300. Writers must have an approval for story/article available to be considered for complementary assistance.
Media Inquiry Submittal Form:
