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Ad Rates/Specs
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Pricing (Print)

  12X 6X 3X 1X
Full Page $1740 1880 2075 2300
1/2 Island 1525 1640 -- --
1/2 page 950 1090 1285 1475
1/3 page 775 850 925 1050
1/4 Page 575 625 695 750
1/9 Page 375 400 425 475
Listing (Per Line) 10 n/a n/a 15
Priority (pgs 1-5) 2725 -- -- --
Cover 2 (Inside Front) 3225 -- -- --
Cover 3 (Inside Back) 2975 -- -- --
Cover 4 (Back Cover) 3500 -- -- --
*All posted rates non-commissionable. $800 charge for color
on Full Page. Ad rates subject to surcharge for ad build.


Pricing (Website)

Storefront Community - $350/year

Banner (390 x 50 pixels) - $350/month

Mini Button (88 x 31 pixels) - $150/month

Industry Advantage - $500/month


Ad Dimensions
  TRIM BLEED
Full Page 8.375" x 10.875" 8.625" x 11.125"
1/2 Island 4.875" x 7.875" n/a
1/2 Horizontal 7.75" x 4.875" n/a
1/2 Vertical 3.75" x 9.875" n/a
1/3 Island 4.875" x 4.875" n/a
1/4 Page 3.75" x 4.875" n/a
1/9 Page 2.45" x 3.25" n/a
Web Banner 468 x 60 pixels n/a
Mini Box 88 x 31 pixels n/a

Bindery
Each edition of the magazine will be saddle bound.

Artwork
We will only accept your artwork in the the following data formats:
  • Quark XPress 4.0 or earlier (including fonts/images used)
  • Adobe InDesign 2.0 or earlier (including fonts/images used)
  • Adobe Illustrator 9.0 or earlier (all text must be converted to outlines)
  • TIFF, EPS or JPEG (CMYK format, 300dpi minimum)
  • Hi-resolution PDF
  • Microsoft Word (text only, do not send images in Word documents)
  • Supplier must provide all fonts used in ad (PostScript Type 1 only, no TrueType fonts)

    We can only accept artwork in the following media types:
  • CD-ROM
  • 100MB ZIP Disk
  • Electronic Transfer via Email (see below for more information)
    Sorry, we cannot accept 1.44MB floppies or film negatives.

    Proofs
    A color proof must be included with your artwork to ensure proper output. We are not responsible for errors when no proof is supplied. For electronically transfered artwork, we can only insure proper reproduction if the above standards are met.

    Photography
    We can accept photos/images as follows:
  • TIFF, EPS or JPEG (CMYK format, 300dpi minimum) THIS IS OUR PREFERRED FORMAT.
  • Lab-processed photographs (no inkjet/laser printed photos)
  • 35mm or medium-format slides (no negatives, please)

    Electronic Transfer via Email
  • Send emailled artwork to: artwork@gearsolutions.com.
  • Scan all artwork for viruses before emailing. You may bce liable for any damages to computer equipment caused by a sent virus.
  • Folders/sets of related files should be compressed into Stuffit (.sit) or Zip (.zip) format before emailing.

    Miscellaneous Information
  • Ads intended to bleed must include at least 1/8" bleed around all edges of ad.
  • Fonts, images/scans, logos/artwork must be embedded in all EPS or Hi-Res PDF files.
  • Supply Quark "Collect for Output" or similar reports
  • All images/scans, logos/artwork must be in CMYK mode
    All sent artwork (including email) must include the following:
  • Magazine Title
  • Issue Date
  • Advertiser's Name
  • Contact Information (name, phone, email, fax if applicable)
  • List of contents (IMPORTANT)