Magazine Advertising Rates and Data- August 2008

PUBLISHER

Product Exposure Services, Inc.
428 South Main Street
Sebastopol, CA 95742
707-824-9400
Fax 707-824-9404
E-mail: use the form below please 

Advertising Rates:

Product News Channel.com is the flagship for the SampleRewards sites and blog network which includes over 60 category specific web sites and blogs . This unique cluster of new product sites and weblog focuses on what’s new in the world of new products and inventions from the personal perspective of Billy Carmen, company CEO and career inventor and marketing professional. Product News Channel.com/SampleRewards has become the daily online destination for focused professionals involved in the business of new product development, marketing, distribution and sales. Besides providing readers with interesting industry news and information Product News Channel.com provides a significant amount of multimedia content including audio interviews and video clips and numerous links to additional information. 

Testimonials:

To see some of the anecdotal feedback we receive every week visit the products and manufacturers profiled in our videos, blog and product categories and listings on the system. We welcome inquiries to the manufacturers we provide distribution and marketing services to. Please contact us for references contact information or go directly to the contacts for each manufacturer on our system.

Viewers / Readership:

Viewer and readership has grown every month since SampleRewards.com debuted in March, 2003. According to Google Analytics, Product News Channel / SampleRewards has received a 12% per month growing average of 197,400 unique visitors and 1,955,200 page views per month through August 2008.

Advertising Units:

In addition to standard advertising as described in this rate card, Product News Channel is happy to discuss sponsored content packages or other unique forms of onsite promotion.

Package Deals:

Package deals are available for advertisers who wish to advertise across all Product News Channel.com / SampleRewards.com news and product exposure sites.

Payment:

All advertising is invoiced monthly with payment expected within 30 days or 5% discount option for credit card payments.

Advertisement monthly rates and specifications
Ad type	Placement	Dimensions (pixels) W x H	Rate
Banner	Center column. Above the fold or bottom page placement.	490 x 75	$500/month
Box	Center column. Above the fold or bottom page placement.	200 x 150	$350/month
Letter Box	Right side bar. Can be placed anywhere upon agreement.	150 x 250	$350/month
Video Sponsorship -  Broadcast	Video sysndicated throughout our specified video players		$500/month
Weekly Podcast Sponsorship	Host interview open/close or Produced Spot	10 second tagline or 30/60 second spot	$250/month

Advertising Specifications & Considerations:

• The maximum image file size accepted is 40K.
• We will do our best to accept all standard image file formats and work with your creative department for the use of rich media technologies.
• Discounts are available for first time advertisers and long term contracts.
• To discuss sponsored contests, exclusive site sponsorships, event coverage and special promotions, contact us by using the form below please 
• Sponsors can submit copy for host to voice (additional fees apply) or can submit produced spots in open and close of program. Fully produced audio commercials must be submitted as MP3 files recorded at least 96k bitrate.
  
  

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  LIFE'S INVENTIONS MAGAZINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND ADVERTISING RATES

1. ISSUANCE -
   1. Frequency: 6 times per year, publication dates the 15 th of each month.
   2. Mailing date, mail class, mailing cover: 1 week prior to publication dates, periodicals postage, flat wrapped.

2. ESTABLISHED January 2006

3. ORGANIZATION AFFILIATION -
   

4. 2006 SUBSCRIPTION DATA -
   1. Subscription rates:
      US individuals, FREE; students and residents, FREE; institutions,
      Foreign individuals, $16 per issue; students and residents
   2. Annual percentage of subscription renewals: N/A
      
   3. Number of issues sent after subscription expiration: N/A.

5. EDITORIAL -
   Content: Life's Inventions publishes original articles describing inventions, new products, general interest, news and reviews. All articles published have passed through stringent peer review and are representative of industry and consumer interest in new products marketing, news and PR. Review articles and discussions of topical issues in marketing and general product interest are also included.

6. REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF NEW PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS FOR ADVERTISING -
   Publisher reserves the right to reject advertising deemed inappropriate. Non-professional products or services must be approved by Publisher.

7. REQUIREMENTS FOR AD CLEARANCE -
   All advertising must be approved by the Editor-in-Chief and the Publisher.

8. ADVERTISING ACCEPTANCE OF NON-PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS OR SERVICES -
   All advertising must be approved by the Editor-in-Chief and the Publisher.

9. POLICY ON PLACEMENT OF ADVERTISING -
   Advertising precedes and follows editorial.

10. EDITORIAL-ADVERTISING RATIO -
    90% editorial, 10% advertising.

11. SERVICES TO ADVERTISERS -
    Editorial reprints: Available in any quantity. Contact Advertising Representative.

12. STAFF - 
    Publication Business Manager: Julie Carmen 
    Production Manager: Billy Carmen
    Advertising Coordinator: Billy Carmen 
    

    EDITOR-IN-CHIEF - Julie Carmen 

13. SPECIAL ISSUES - 
    May 1st issue is a special ad test issue. May 1^st and May 15^th issues will be distributed at the National Hardware Show. March 1^st issues will be distributed at the Housewares Show. Distribution at other meetings may be added; contact Advertising Representative or Publication Business Manager for further information.

    CIRCULATION

14. CIRCULATION - 15,562

15. CIRCULATION VERIFICATION - Publisher's sworn statement.

16. COVERAGE AND MARKET -
    1. Coverage: National and international.
       
    2. Market served: Trade Shows, Consumer Subscribers, SampleRewards.com Customers and Subscribers, Retailers, Dealers, Inventors, Marketing and PR Industry Professionals, TV Producers, Inventors Clubs, Business Schools

    RATES

17. AGENCY COMMISSION -
    15% of gross billing on space, color, and preferred positions.

    Dual Responsibility: Billing directed to the advertising agency at the net rate is approved on condition that the advertiser accept "dual responsibility" for payment if the agency does not remit within 90 days.

18. CLOSING DATES FOR SPACE -
    1. Reservations: All advertising closes five weeks prior to mailing date.
       
    2. Cancellations: Any time prior to closing dates. Covers and special positions are non-cancelable.

19. NEW COLOR EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2008 -

    	1x	6x	12x	24x	36x
    1 page	$750	$700	$600	$500	$400
    1/2 page	$350	$300	$250	$200	$150

20. EARNED RATES -
    Earned rates are based on the total number of insertions (full or fractional pages) used within a 1-year period.

21. COLOR RATES -
    
    1. Standard color rate: $705 per page or fraction of page.
       Standard AAAA colors: red, green, blue, yellow, or orange.
       
    2. Matched colors: $750 per page or fraction of page.
       
    3. Color rate for spread: Color charge applies to each page.
       
    4. 4-color rate: $1,470 per page or fraction of page.
       
    5. Color charges are in addition to earned black-and-white rates.

22. BLEED - no charge.

23. INSERTS -
    
    1. Two-page insert (one leaf): Two times earned black-and-white rate plus 10% at earned frequency rate.
       
    2. Four-page or larger insert: Black-and-white earned frequency rate per page.
       
    3. Samples of all inserts must be submitted to Publisher for approval of stock and design and other mechanical specifications.
       
    4. All inserts must be delivered to the printer in cartons with Journal name, quantity enclosed, and intended issue of Blood clearly marked (see shipping instructions).
       
    5. Insert quantity needed for printing: 100 minimum per issue.

24. COVER AND PREFERRED POSITION RATES -
    On 12- or 24-time basis only.
    
    1. 4^th Cover - 50%.
       
    2. 2^nd Cover - 35%.
       
    3. Page facing first text and page facing table of contents - 25%.

25. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING -
    For rates and other information, call Valerie Marvin.
    Phone: 866-781-8033
    Fax: 866-299-5164
    E-mail: E-mail: use the form below please 

26. REPRINTS -
    Contact Advertising Representative.
    

27. MISCELLANEOUS -
    Rate protective clause: Proper notification will be given of any rate changes. Advertisers may cancel contracts at the time the change in rate becomes effective without incurring a short-rate adjustment provided the contract rate has been earned up to the date of cancellation.

28. PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR WEB OFFSET PRINTING -
    
    1. PDF files required. Follow the instructions for PDF files at E-mail: use the form below please 
       
    2. Ship digital ads on a CD to Blood. Include one SWOP proof.
       
    3. Furnished proofs are considered final unless otherwise indicated.

29. UNIT SIZES -

    Size of live matter	Width	Height
    Spread (two facing pages)*	15"	9 7/8"
    Full Page	7"	9 7/8"
    1/2 page horizontal	7"	4 7/8"
    1/2 page vertical	3 1/2"	9 7/8"
    1/4page	3 1/2"	4 7/8"

    
    Keep all live matter 1/2" away from trim edges. Trim size: 8 1/4" x 10 7/8".

30. BLEED SIZES -

    Trim size plus bleed area	Width	Height
    Spread (two facing pages)*	17"	11 1/8"
    Full page	8 1/2"	11 1/8"
    1/2 page horizontal	8 1/2"	5 5/8"
    1/2 page vertical	4 1/4"	11 1/8"

    
    Keep all live matter 1/2" away from trim edges. Trim size: 8 1/4" x 10 7/8".
    Bleeds require 3/16" from top and 1/8" from bottom, gutter, and outside edge.
    *In spreads, center 1/4" is not live area and will be lost during binding.

31. N/A

32. N/A
    

33. TYPE OF BINDING - Perfect binding.

34. N/A 

35. CLOSING DATES - MECHANICAL -
    
    1. Completed material: Material due four weeks prior to date of mailing.
    2. Patches: Four weeks prior to mailing date.
    3. Inserts: Four weeks prior to mailing date.
    4. Extensions on the above: Consult publishing office.

36. DISPOSITION OF MATERIAL -
    Material will be held for 1 year from last date of issue used and then destroyed unless other instructions are given to Publisher.

    SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS

37. SEND CONTRACTS AND INSERTION ORDERS TO:
    Julie Carmen
    Product Exposure Services, Inc.
    2051 W. Mountain Street
    Glendale, CA 91201
    866-781-8033
    Fax 866-299-5164
    E-mail: E-mail: use the form below please 

38. SHIP DISKS & PROOFS TO:
    Product Exposure Services, Inc.
    2051 W. Mountain Street
    Glendale, CA 91201
    866-781-8033
    Fax 866-299-5164
    E-mail: E-mail: use the form below please 

39. SHIP INSERTS, SEPARATED BY ISSUE, TO:
    Product Exposure Services, Inc.
    2051 W. Mountain Street
    Glendale, CA 91201
    866-781-8033
    Fax 866-299-5164
    E-mail: E-mail: use the form below please 
    Attn: Insert Storage
    
    Shipping Department Phone: 866-781-8033
    
    Shipments accepted Mon - Fri, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. All shipments should include a "Bill of Lading," marked with the total weight, quantity, "Life's Inventions," advertiser name, and insertion date.

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