Postcard Distribution Network

What you need:

1. Print your postcards

What size? Must be smaller than 8.5 x 5.5in (half letter size). Oversized postcards may not fit on all racks.

How many? The number of postcards depends on which delivery routes you want to advertise with and might vary month-to-month. Each route is listed below with a postcard count.

What about my other printed materials? Brochures, multi-page pamphlets, etc. are welcome, but you will need to reduce the number of pamphlets to 10 - 15 per stack so it's the same approximate size and weight* as a stack of postcards. If it can be displayed in the same space, it should be ok!

* If your materials weigh more than 7oz per bundle, we reserve the right to charge a $25 fee that month to cover the additional delivery costs.

2. Package them

Postcards must be separated into bundles for delivery — each bundle will be delivered to a display location on your selected route(s). You can include up to 25 postcards per bundle, and we recommend using rubber bands to keep them organized. If your postcards aren’t bundled, they may not be delivered. Please note we are unable to store or distribute excess postcards.

The number of bundles can vary per route and per month — check the the delivery routes below for the most recent count.

Not enough postcards? Please keep the same number of bundles, with fewer postcards per stack.

3. Purchase your delivery route(s)

Plan ahead! Announcing our new bulk purchasing system. You can now purchase your routes through June of 2024*. Routes can be purchased separately or bundled together for a discount. Simply select the number of routes you would like to purchase and be sure to include in your order notes which months and which routes. Purchase through our online store with the links further down this page.

Want the best price? Theatre Bay Area Company and Associate members get a 30% discount on all advertising. PDN Display Locations also get an additional $5 off all PDN routes.

*Please note that while you may purchase your routes in advance we do not store postcards for future delivery. Only drop off the cards for the current month when coming to the drop-off dates. 

4. Drop off your bundled postcards

We have drop-off options around the Bay for your convenience. Drop off your packaged materials at any one of them for inclusion in the upcoming deliveries.

Carefully review the drop off options below and RSVP by emailing Meghan@TheatreBayArea.org with the date and drop-off you plan to bring your cards to — while the drop-offs are on a semi-regular schedule, there might be some variation month-to-month. We are unable to give refunds for missed delivery windows, and we are unable accept drop-offs outside the listed options.

We ask for RSVPs to conserve staff time. If we do not receive any RSVPs for a drop-off window 24 hours before the scheduled date, we will cancel that drop-off window.

Advertising purchases can be cancelled up to 14 days before the delivery date for a partial refund. The drop off instructions are open to change.