Advertising on CAMBUS
CAMBUS currently only offers advertising space in the form of exterior bus wraps to University of Iowa departments.
Bus wraps - exterior advertising
University of Iowa departments are eligible to utilize advertising space on bus exteriors for a fee. General guidelines and information can be found below. Advertising space is not available to entities not affiliated with the university.
For a copy of the complete bus wrap policy includuing current rates, please contact April Wells at april-wells@uiowa.edu.
Posters - interior advertising
Interior advertising space is reserved for Parking and Transportation Department use only. We do not accept posters for display.
Environmental advertising
CAMBUS does not accept advertisements for display at bus stops, benches, or bus shelters. Advertisements found in these locations may be removed and disposed of.
Bus wraps
CAMBUS currently offers exterior advertising ("bus wraps") to university departments for a monthly fee. Departments are responsible for the design, installation, and removal of bus wraps. CAMBUS can provide information on vendors for the production, installation, and removal of bus wraps.
Design considerations
All designs must be approved by the Office of Strategic Communications and CAMBUS. Design considerations and restrictions include (but are not limited to):
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Wraps may not cover more than 50% of each window
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Wraps may not cover decals required by law
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Requestors have the option to incorporate required decals in the wrap design and are encouraged to do so for design integrity.
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If required decals are not included, CAMBUS will apply decals over wrap where necessary.
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Wraps that cover any CAMBUS logos or bus numbers must incorporate CAMBUS logos or bus numbers in the design of the wrap.
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Wraps may not cover the rear bumper
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Wraps may not cover taillights, reflectors, or four-way hazard lights
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Wraps may not cover any vents or screens
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Wraps may not interfere with windows or vents from opening
Display time
Wraps must be displayed for a minimum of 6 months and may be displayed for up to 12 months. Interested parties should consider the length of time the wrap will be installed and begin the inquiry and design process well in advance of any time-sensitive advertising.
Pricing, inquiries, additional information
Departments interested in pursuing bus wrap options are encouraged to reach out to us early in their planning processes to ensure a full understanding of the programs requirements and costs.
For pricing, inquiries, or additional information, please contact April Wells at april-wells@uiowa.edu.
Bus wrap options
Tail wrap
The tail wrap options covers the rear portion of the bus (area shaded green).
Design notes:
- The top half of the back end of the bus includes vents.
Tail wrap location
Fusion 2-sided wrap
The fusion 2-sided wrap covers approximately 1/3 of the curbside and street side of a bus – from the rear doors (not including the rear doors), to the far rear of the bus. The two-sided fusion wrap does not include the rear of the bus. The area available for the fusion 2-sided wrap is pictured to the right and shaded green.
Design notes:
- The wrap cannot cover more than 50% of each window.
Fusion 2-sided wrap location
Fusion 3-sided wrap
The fusion 3-sided wrap option includes the back 1/3 of both the street- and curbsides of the bus, and the tail of the bus (see green shaded areas of illustration to the right).
Fusion 3-sided wrap location
