Perthshire Magazine Ratecard

The perfect place to live, work and visit

Make sure your business takes its rightful place in this comprehensive guide that helps readers to uncover all the treasures of the historic, vibrant and beautiful heart of Scotland.

www.perthshire.gov.uk

MEDIA INFORMATIO

Perthshire Magazine will be published in March 2010 and will showcase the very best of our area, showing readers why Perth and Kinross is the perfect place to live, work and visit. At least 10,000 magazines will be distributed across our region and beyond in public buildings, transport hubs and hotels.

your op Deadline for booking your advert is 18 February Deadline for supplying advert copy is 25 February ADVERTISING COSTS> DISPLAY> Double-page spread Full page Half page Quarter page

(426mm wide x 276mm deep inc 3mm bleed)

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ROM

(216mm wide x 276mm deep inc 3mm bleed)

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ROM

(175mm wide x 123mm deep)

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£1,795 £995 Place at bottom of page or as a group of quarter/half ads to make up a full page £550

(85mm wide x 123mm deep)

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Minimum placement: two together – either next to or above each other

Bookend Listing

(50mm wide x 250mm deep)

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Place at either end of double page spreads

Up to 75 words

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Will be formatted in-house

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As specified

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As specified

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As specified

or as a group of quarter/half ads to make up a full page

SPECIAL POSITIONS> Inside front cover Back cover First right hand page

Agency commission 15% is paid to PPA recognised agencies for display advertising.

We will be happy to offer our specialist advertisement design service at no extra cost. Please contact us to discuss.

£350 £350 £195 £1,200 £1,400 £1,200

pportunity We have created a range of advertising opportunities to make sure your business can take advantage of this fantastic publication.

From double-page spreads to simple listings, we have opportunities to match the size and budget of all companies.

ARTWORK SPECIFICATION>

ARTWORK SUBMISSION AND DELIVERY>

Preferred file formats include: Quark / Illustrator EPS / Freehand EPS (using outline / embedded fonts) Adobe Photoshop TIFF or EPS (no ZIP, LZW or JPEG compression please) Adobe PDF using ‘PDFx1a’ or ‘Pass for Press’ job options* (please include crop marks and bleed if necessary).

All artwork supplied should include:

Guidelines: all files used must have a minimum resolution of 300dpi and be set for CMYK output. All adverts must be correct in size and full-page adverts or double page adverts must include 3mm bleed on all sides.

For artwork under 7MB, the preferred method of delivery is email.

Artwork can be sent to clare@connectcommunications.co.uk

Colour quality: embedded colour profiles and tailored colour settings are not supported. We cannot accept responsibility for exact colour reproduction. However, we will endeavour to colour match any artwork supplied with a colour match proof. *Job options are available at www.pass4press.com

• a flightcheck report • a job sheet confirming size, month of publication and sender’s contact details • a hard copy proof, i.e. a colour laser copy

Files greater than 7MB can be sent by FTP by arrangement.

Name your advert job folder using the following code: name of advertiser_perthshiremagazine We cannot accept responsibility for files supplied incorrectly, outwith specification, or supplied beyond the copy deadline.

For further technical advice, please e-mail: clare@connectcommunications.co.uk

For further details on anything covered here, please contact: Clare Stebbing, Perthshire Magazine, Suite 4/2, Great Michael House, Links Place, Edinburgh EH6 7EZ t: 0131 561 0020 clare@connectcommunications.co.uk

MEDIA INFORMATIO

Perthshire Magazine is the perfect place to market your business. Publishing before Easter 2010 and with a shelf life stretching over a year and a half, it will give you unparalleled exposure.

your THE CONTENT WILL FOCUS ON PERTHSHIRE AS A PLACE...

...TO DISCOVER

Make sure your business is one that visitors will discover when they are in Perthshire. The magazine will inspire visitors and residents alike by exploring the many and varied treasures of our county. We’ll present everything you would expect, from picture-postcard scenery to the warm welcome we have to offer. We’ll also uncover many hidden gems, from ecosafaris to haunted trails that will surprise and exhilarate.

...TO LIVE

Often the things closest to us are those we take most for granted. Don’t let your business be one of them! The magazine will show residents why Perthshire is the perfect place to live and may even encourage others to join us! We’ll remind people of the opportunities available to develop and fulfil our potential, through local schools, colleges and services.

...TO WORK

A vibrant, modern economy is constantly changing and exploring new opportunities. Don’t let your business fall behind! Whether looking for the perfect place to meet colleagues or clients, or keen to make the most of the natural resources available on our doorsteps, the magazine will be an eye opener for both businesses and customers. We’ll cover everything from tradition to trailblazing and the facilities and support available to our business community.

r message We’ve structured the magazine to give your business a logical and affordable place, ensuring that readers interested in your products or services will come across your message.

For further details on anything covered here, please contact: Clare Stebbing, Perthshire Magazine Suite 4/2, Great Michael House, Links Place, Edinburgh EH6 7EZ t: 0131 561 0020 clare@connectcommunications.co.uk

MEDIA INFORMATIO

For further details on anything covered here, please contact: Clare Stebbing, Perthshire Magazine Suite 4/2, Great Michael House, Links Place, Edinburgh EH6 7EZ t: 0131 561 0020 clare@connectcommunications.co.uk