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Advertising

H. Abby Hummel handles all ad sales for the print magazine. (We currently do not accept advertising for the digital magazine.)

To speak to a sales representative, call 802.453.2913 or email AbbyHummel14@gmail.com

Advertising Deadlines

Spring

Publish date: April 30
Space reservation: March 1
Ad materials due: March 10

Summer

Publish date: July 28
Space reservation: June 1
Ad materials due: June 10

Fall

Publish date: Oct. 24
Space reservation: September 1
Ad materials due: September 10

Winter

Publish date: February 3
Space reservation: December 1
Ad materials due: December 10

General Ad Sizes

Trim Size: 9” x 10.875”

Standard Units, Non-Bleed

Full Page (Bleed) 9.25” x 11.125”
Full Page 7.875” x 9.625”
2/3 Page 5.1956” x 9.625”
1/2 Page Horizontal 7.875 x 4.7606”
1/2 Page Vertical 5.1956” x 7.1951”
1/3 Page Square 5.1956” x 4.7606”
1/3 Page Vertical 2.5156” x 9.625”
1/4 Page Horizontal 7.875” x 2.2746”
1/4 Page Vertical 2.5156” x 7.1951”
1/6 Page Vertical 2.5156” x 4.7108”
1/6 Page Horizontal 5.1956” x 2.2808”
1/12 Page Square 2.5156” x 2.2746”

Real Estate Ad Sizes

Trim Size: 9” x 10.875”

Standard Units

Full Page (Bleed) 9.25” x 11.125”
Full Page 7.875” x 9.625”
1/2 Page Horizontal 7.875 x 4.7606”
1/2 Page Vertical 5.1956” x 7.1951”
1/4 Page Horizontal 7.875” x 2.2808”
1/4 Page Vertical 3.852” x 4.7619”
1/8 Page Horizontal 3.8542” x 2.2808”

General Ad Rates

Black & White

1X 2X 4X

Page $1300 $1195 $1105
2/3 Page 970 890 820
1/2 Page 705 650 600
1/3 Page 620 570 525
1/4 Page 390 360 330
1/6 Page 340 310 290
1/12 Page 210 190 160

Classifieds $2.00 1.85 1.70 Rates are per-word. 10 word minimum.
Classified ads are prepaid. Blind box available for $10.00

Four Color

1X 2X 4X

Page $1790 $1650 $1525
2/3 Page 1350 1240 1125
1/2 Page 1000 915 850
1/3 Page 910 840 780
1/4 Page 580 540 490
1/6 Page 500 470 430
1/12 Page 310 250 220

COVERS (upon availability and approval of publisher):

Cover 3 $2510 $2310 $2130
Cover 4 $2840 $2610 $2405

Real Estate Rates

BLACK & WHITE Real Estate rates include ad layout and production plus one Black & White scan.

1X 2X 4X
Page $1520 $1420 $1335
1/2 Page 800 750 700
1/4 Page 450 425 395
1/8 Page 265 250 230
Print ready materials will receive a 15% discount off the rates shown.

Four Color

Real Estate rates include ad layout and production plus one 4-color scan.

1X 2X 4X
Page $2085 $1950 $1830
1/2 Page 1180 1100 1040
1/4 Page 725 685 645
1/8 Page 475 450 430
Print ready materials receive a 15% discount off the rates shown.

Printing Production Requirements

Computer-Generated Digital File Guidelines

  • PDF files are preferred but must be PDF X1A compliant. Transparencies must be flattened in the PDF format. For PDFs, use the settings, “PDF X1A” or “Press Quality”. Files may also be furnished as ESP or TIFF.
  • This publication prints on uncoated paper stock, therefore any ink coverage should not exceed 260% total ink ( sum total of c, m, y, and k values) and mid-tones should be opened up to a bit due to the specific characteristics of uncoated paper.
  • Color ads must have all spot color converted to process color.
  • Digital images must be 300 dpi, and sized appropriately (100 percent). Line art scans should be at 1200 dpi.
  • Files can be sent as e-mail attachments to: thinkup@comcast.net. Be sure to include the advertiser’s name in the file name and the subject line of the e-mail so that we can identify the ad.
  • Ads can also be furnished on CD or DVD. Ads must be accompanied by a proof. Send only copied files, not original files.

Please call the Production Department with ANY production questions.
Jim Burns: 802.388.7619; thinkup@comcast.net
Abby Hummel: 802.453.2913; abby@getsmartvt.com

Ad Production Charges:*

Full Page…………………………….…$295.00
2/3 Page………………………… ….….$260.00
1/2, 1/3 Page……………………………$140.00
1/4, 1/5, 1/6 Page…………………….…..$90.00
1/8, 1/10, 1/12 Page………………………$60.00

* includes typesetting and layout/design of ad.

Additional scans: $35.00
Additional charges will be billed at a rate of $65/hr, with a 30-minute minimum. (advertiser’s alterations beyond the second proof, custom artwork, re-sizing, reproducing ads)

Billing

Payment is due net 30 days. A 1.5 percent finance charge will be added to the balances after 30 days and for each 30 day period overdue.

Print-ready Discount

A 15 percent discount will be recognized to advertisers providing completely print ready materials. No discount recognized if there is ANY additional production.

Shipping Instructions

Ship advertising materials to: Jim Burns, Quickstep Design, P.O. Box 685. Middlebury, VT 05753. 802-388-7619 or e-mailed to: burns@boinz.com

Advertising Sales Office

H. Abby Hummel
18 Garfield St.
Bristol, VT 05443 Phone: 802-453-2913
E-mail: AbbyHummel14@gmail.com

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