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September 2007
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Four Color |
1X |
3X |
4X |
6X |
12X |
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Full Page |
$2,000 |
$1,940 |
$1,882 |
$1,825 |
$1,771 |
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2/3 Page |
1,340 |
1,300 |
1,261 |
1,223 |
1,186 |
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1/2 Page |
1,020 |
989 |
960 |
931 |
903 |
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1/3 Page |
680 |
660 |
640 |
621 |
602 |
Black & White |
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Full Page |
1,638 |
1,589 |
1,541 |
1,495 |
1,450 |
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2/3 Page |
1,097 |
1,065 |
1,033 |
1,002 |
972 |
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1/2 Page |
835 |
810 |
786 |
762 |
740 |
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1/3 Page |
557 |
540 |
524 |
508 |
493 |
Covers & Spreads |
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Cover 2 |
2,400 |
2,328 |
2,258 |
2,190 |
2,125 |
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Cover 3 |
2,200 |
2,134 |
2,070 |
2,008 |
1,948 |
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Cover 4 |
2,900 |
2,813 |
2,729 |
2,647 |
2,567 |
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2-Page Spread |
4,000 |
3,880 |
3,764 |
3,650 |
3,542 |
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________________________________ MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS • We encourage you to provide advertising materials d in a digital format. • The required format for digital advertisement is hi-res PDF, JPG, .or TIF files with all fonts and images embedded. • Embedded images must be a minimum of 300 dpi; Line art: 1200dpi and CMYK. • Media: Zip (100 or 250 MB), CD-ROM or DVD are acceptable. •Advertising may also be submitted using the following supported applications: QuarkXpress 6.0; Adobe Illustrator 8.0; Adobe Photoshop 5.5 These are the only acceptable programs. PageMaker, FreeHand, Publisher files are not acceptable. • MAC/PC files are acceptable. • Include all printer & screen fonts and all art files in addition to main document. • Ads requiring alterations will be charged at a rate of $65 hour.• A 100% proof must be faxed to 312-408-1867 |
_______________________________ FREQUENCY & DEADLINES Target Market News is published bi-monthly (Dec-Jan., Feb-Mar, April-May, June-July, Aug-Sept, Oct-Nov). Reservations must be received 30 days prior to the month of issue desired. Closing date is 15 days prior to month of issue. Materials must be received 21 days prior to the month desired. Published 7 days prior to month of issue. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Terms: Net 30 days from date of invoice. No cash discounts. No cancellations after closing date. If change of copy is not received by closing date, copy provided or previous insertion will be printed. Commission of 15% to recognized agencies. The Publisher reserves the right to reject any advertisement which is deemed unacceptable according to the standards of the publication. All insertions are accepted on the representation that the agency and advertiser are properly authorized to publish the entire contents, and will indemnify the Publisher harmless against all claims and suits for libel and any legal actions. |
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___________________________________ AUDIENCE The readership consists of a controlled circulation audience of 15,000 executives with specific responsibility in marketing, advertising, media, and brand management for products and services targeted to African-American consumers. EDITORIAL FOCUS Target Market News magazine is the only business publication devoted exclusively to the latest developments in African-American marketing, media and research. Each issue of Target Market News provides: · News and analysis of the latest industry developments · The latest trends and statistics on the black consumer market · In-depth features on marketing, advertising and media companies and profiles on leading executives The magazine also regularly offers special editorial sections that feature comprehensive coverage of media and marketing trends. By focusing exclusively on the African-American consumer market, Target Market News provides decision makers with timely information that is compatible with the specific thrust of their business activities. If success in your business depends speaking directly with those that are shaping the African-American market, there is no better media vehicle for your advertising message. |
_________________________________ RATES FOR WEBSITE A limited amount of advertising space is available on TargetMarketNews.com for select advertisers. Among the top five of the nation’s leading African-American business Websites, TMN.com attracts 100,000 unique visitors each month. Our daily e-mail news bulletin is received b 11,000 opt-in subscribers and also carries limited advertising opportunities. Rates are pro-rated based on the number of weeks displayed, beginning at $1,000 per week for banner and skyscraper ads. Call the publisher for specs and details. CONTACT INFO Send all materials and inquiries to: Ken Smikle, Publisher Target Market News 228 S. Wabash Ave. Suite 210 Chicago, IL 60604 t. 312-408-1881 f. 312-408-1867 info@targetmarketnews.com COMPANY BACKGROUND Established in 1988, Target Market News is recognized as the nation’s leading authority on African-American marketing, media and consumers behavior. Target Market News, Inc. gathers, analyses and disseminates news, data and information on the African-American consumer market. In addition to Target Market News Magazine, the company produces: Targetmarketnews.com – The nation’s number one online source for business news on African-American marketing, media and consumer research developments. The Buying Power of Black America – An annual report, which for 14 years has analyzed the expenditures of African-American households in hundreds of product and services categories. |
__________________________________ The Black Consumer Research and Advertising Summit – An eight-year old senior level conference that examines the latest research studies and advertising trends concerning the African-American consumer market. The African-American Magazine Summit – A senior level conference designed for the needs of marketers, advertisers and publishers targeting the black consumer through publications. The Marketing to African-American with Excellence (MAAX) Awards – An annual awards program honoring outstanding executives in media, marketing, advertising, public relations, research and lifetime achievement. 
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