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Promote your business to our global commodity trading community

Reach Qualified Commodity Trading Professionals

Merlo International Group's B2B marketplace connects you with a highly targeted audience of commodity buyers, sellers, and trading professionals across the globe. Our platform offers premium advertising spaces designed to showcase your brand and services to decision-makers in the commodity trading industry.

15,000+
Monthly Active Users
40+
Countries Represented
6
Commodity Categories
82%
Decision Makers
Merlo Platform Advertising

Premium Advertising Placements

Strategic positions across our platform to maximize your visibility

Homepage Banner High Visibility

Homepage Banner

Premium banner position on our homepage, visible to all visitors. Maximum exposure for your brand.

  • Size: 1200 x 180 pixels
  • Format: JPG, PNG, or GIF (static or animated)
  • Impression Estimate: 30,000+ monthly

Price: $1,500/month

3+ months: $1,350/month (10% discount)

Category Sidebar Targeted

Category Sidebar

Prominent sidebar position on specific commodity category pages. Target traders interested in particular commodities.

  • Size: 300 x 600 pixels
  • Format: JPG, PNG, or GIF (static or animated)
  • Categories: Grains, Metals, Energy, Softs, Meats, Financial
  • Impression Estimate: 8,000-15,000 monthly (varies by category)

Price: $800/month per category

Multiple categories: $700/month each (12.5% discount)

Market Data Page Premium

Market Data Sponsor

Exclusive sponsorship position on our popular market data pages. Associate your brand with valuable market intelligence.

  • Size: 728 x 90 pixels (leaderboard)
  • Format: JPG, PNG, or GIF (static or animated)
  • Placement: Top of all market data pages
  • Impression Estimate: 25,000+ monthly

Price: $1,200/month

6+ months: $1,000/month (16.7% discount)

Forum Banner Engaged Audience

Forum Banner

Banner placement in our active community forums. Reach engaged traders discussing market opportunities.

  • Size: 728 x 90 pixels (top) or 300 x 250 pixels (sidebar)
  • Format: JPG, PNG, or GIF (static or animated)
  • Placement Options: Top of forum (all pages) or sidebar
  • Impression Estimate: 20,000+ monthly

Price: $900/month (top) or $600/month (sidebar)

Both placements: $1,300/month (13.3% discount)

Newsletter Sponsorship Direct Reach

Newsletter Sponsorship

Sponsored content or banner in our weekly market update newsletter. Direct delivery to traders' inboxes.

  • Size: 600 x 200 pixels or native content (150 words max)
  • Format: JPG, PNG (for banner) or text with link (for native)
  • Distribution: 12,000+ subscribers
  • Frequency: Weekly

Price: $800 per newsletter

4+ newsletters: $700 each (12.5% discount)

Featured Listing Enhanced Visibility

Featured Product Listing

Highlight your products in featured positions across the marketplace. Stand out from standard listings.

  • Format: Enhanced product listing with priority placement
  • Location: Homepage and relevant category pages
  • Duration: 30 days
  • Includes: Highlighted border, "Featured" badge, top position

Price: $300 per product/month

5+ products: $250 each/month (16.7% discount)

Custom Advertising Packages

Tailored solutions to meet your specific marketing objectives

Brand Launch Package

Ideal for companies new to the commodity trading space or launching new services.

  • Homepage banner (1 month)
  • 2 category sidebar ads
  • 2 newsletter sponsorships
  • 3 featured product listings
  • Social media announcement

Package Price: $3,500

Save $1,100 compared to individual placements

Category Domination

Maximum visibility within your specific commodity category.

  • Category sidebar ad (3 months)
  • Top banner in category forum
  • 5 featured product listings
  • Category-specific newsletter mention
  • Market data page banner for category

Package Price: $4,200

Save $1,700 compared to individual placements

Global Presence

Comprehensive visibility across all platform sections for maximum brand awareness.

  • Homepage banner (3 months)
  • Market data sponsor (3 months)
  • Forum top banner (3 months)
  • 6 newsletter sponsorships
  • 10 featured product listings
  • Sponsored content article

Package Price: $8,900

Save $3,800 compared to individual placements

Need a Custom Solution?

Our advertising team can create a tailored package to meet your specific marketing goals and budget. Contact us for a personalized consultation.

Request Custom Package

Technical Specifications & Guidelines

Requirements for successful advertising campaigns

Accepted Formats & Specifications

Banner Ads

  • File Types: JPG, PNG, GIF (static or animated)
  • Max File Size: 200KB
  • Animation: Maximum 15 seconds, no more than 3 loops
  • Resolution: 72 DPI minimum
  • Color Mode: RGB

Standard Banner Sizes

Placement Size (pixels) Max File Size
Homepage Banner 1200 x 180 200KB
Leaderboard 728 x 90 150KB
Rectangle 300 x 250 100KB
Skyscraper 300 x 600 150KB
Newsletter Banner 600 x 200 100KB

Native Content/Sponsored Articles

  • Word Count: 600-800 words maximum
  • Images: 1-2 images (JPG or PNG, 1200x800px recommended)
  • Links: Maximum 3 outbound links
  • Format: Plain text document (.doc, .docx, or .txt)
  • Content Focus: Must be educational/informative, not purely promotional

Design Tips

  • Include your logo or brand name clearly in the design
  • Use a strong call-to-action
  • Ensure text is legible (minimum 12pt font recommended)
  • Maintain a clear border around the ad
  • Avoid all-white or all-black backgrounds
  • Test all animated GIFs with the first frame as a fallback

Ad Submission Process

1

Reserve Your Space

Complete the inquiry form below or contact our advertising team to check availability for your desired placement and timeframe.

2

Receive Confirmation

Our team will confirm availability and provide a formal quote. For new advertisers, we'll also send our full specifications document and advertising terms.

3

Submit Payment

Once you approve the quote, you'll receive an invoice. Ad spaces are secured upon payment receipt.

4

Send Creative Assets

Submit your ad materials via email to advertising@merlotraders.com at least 5 business days before your campaign start date.

5

Review & Approval

Our team will review your materials for compliance with our specifications and policies, requesting revisions if needed.

6

Campaign Launch

Your ads will go live on the scheduled date. You'll receive a confirmation email with a link to view your live placement.

Submission Timeline

Standard Placements: All materials must be submitted at least 5 business days prior to the campaign start date.

Custom Packages & Sponsored Content: Please allow 10 business days for review and implementation.

Revisions: Any requested changes to live ads must be submitted at least 3 business days prior to implementation.

Advertising Policies

Content Guidelines

All advertisements must meet the following requirements:

  • Relevant to the commodity trading industry or related business services
  • Professional in appearance and messaging
  • Factually accurate with verifiable claims
  • Free from offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content
  • Compliant with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Clearly identifiable as advertising (not misleading)

Prohibited Products & Services

We do not accept advertising for:

  • Products or services that are illegal in major markets
  • Tobacco, recreational drugs, or related paraphernalia
  • Adult content or services
  • Gambling or betting services (unless properly licensed)
  • Get-rich-quick schemes or dubious investment opportunities
  • Counterfeit goods or unauthorized product duplications
  • Products claiming unrealistic results or benefits

Performance Reporting

Advertisers receive monthly performance reports including:

  • Impressions delivered
  • Click-through rate (CTR)
  • Total clicks
  • Geographic distribution of audience

Additional tracking can be implemented via UTM parameters or third-party tracking pixels (subject to approval).

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations must be submitted in writing at least 15 days prior to the campaign start date for a full refund.
  • Cancellations within 14-7 days of the start date will receive a 50% refund.
  • Cancellations within 7 days of the start date or for campaigns already in progress are not eligible for refunds.
  • Merlo International Group reserves the right to cancel any advertisement that violates our policies, with a pro-rated refund provided.

Advertiser Success Stories

Real results from our advertising partners

Global Shipping Solutions

Logistics Provider

287% Increase in Inquiries
12 New Clients Acquired

"Our homepage banner campaign exceeded all expectations. Within the first month, we received inquiries from commodity traders across three continents, resulting in 12 new shipping contracts."

— Maria Chen, Marketing Director

Trade Finance International

Financial Services

42% Lead Generation Increase
$4.2M New Financing Arranged

"Our targeted advertising in the grains and metals categories connected us directly with traders seeking financing solutions. The ROI has been exceptional, with $4.2M in new trade financing deals directly attributed to our Merlo campaign."

— James Wilson, Business Development Manager

Commodity Analysis Pro

Market Intelligence Provider

195% Subscription Growth
22.4% Conversion Rate

"As a market intelligence provider, advertising alongside Merlo's market data was the perfect strategic placement. Our conversion rate from these targeted ads was more than double our average from other platforms."

— Alex Thompson, CEO

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