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Production Requirements: Trim Size: 81/2” (width) x 11” (depth). Bleed on full pages only. Bleed image area 9” x 111/2”. Keep live type 1/4” inside trim edges. Binding: Saddle stitched. Paper stock: 70# coated, semi-gloss finish. Full Page, 73/4” x 10”
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Electronic File Requirements: Quark Xpress 6.5 or earlier, or EPS, TIFF or JPEG files in CMYK format at 300 dpi. Hi-res, print-ready PDF format is also acceptable. Files MUST be built in CMYK format to avoid additional charges for RGB conversion. All fonts, both printer and screen fonts, must be supplied with ad, as well as all images. Data storage: CD or DVD. Color proof (Kodak proof or similar) should be supplied by advertiser to ensure color match on press. Color laser acceptable, but match not guaranteed. We do not accept offset negatives and/or film ads. Non-Conforming Materials: All non-conforming materials requiring production assistance, including advertising development, will be billed to advertisers at cost plus 10% production charge.
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Terms: 15% agency commission to accredited agencies for space and color charges when invoice is paid within 30 days of billing date. Net 30 days, on credit approval. A finance charge of 1.5% per month will be added to overdue invoices. Mailing Instructions: Complete materials and insertion orders should be shipped to arrive on or before published material deadline.
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Shipping Address: Golf Range Magazine, 164 Black Rock Tpke Redding, CT 06896 Tel. (203) 938-2720
2011 Editorial Calendar WINTER ISSUE 2011: PGA & GRAA SHOW DECEMBER–JANUARY–FEBRUARY
FALL ISSUE 2011 SEPTEMBER–OCTOBER–NOVEMBER
TOP 100 GOLF RANGES IN AMERICA 2011 • Top 10 Golf Domes • Special Insert: Top 50 Golf Instructors in America • Maximum Marketing for Your Facility • Facility Profile on Multi-Amenity Site • Making Demo Days Work for Your Facility • Netting 101- Tricky Netting Situations for Course & Range
Top 50 Golf Instructors in America • Top Teacher Profiles • Manufacturer’s Roundtable: Auto Tee Up Systems • Best Practices: Short Course Marketing • Fitting and Selling Equipment at Your Facility • Case Study: Best Practices for Agronomy
SPACE RESERVE DEADLINE: January 10, 2011 MATERIAL DEADLINE: January 10, 2011
SPACE RESERVE DEADLINE: September 16, 2011 MATERIAL DEADLINE: September 23, 2011
SPRING ISSUE 2011 MARCH–APRIL–MAY
WINTER ISSUE 2012 DECEMBER-JANUARY-FEBRUARY
GRAA ANNUAL ‘Solutions Summit’ Review • PGA Merchandise Show Review • Photo Portfolio from PGA & GRAA • Manufacturer’s Roundtable: Range Ball Dispensers • What’s New in Batting Cages? • The Indoor Golf Scene • Maximize Your Course for Practice/Lessons/Clubfitting
TOP 100 GOLF RANGES IN AMERICA-2012 • Top 10 Golf Domes • Facility Profiles: New Designs for Courses & Ranges • State-of-the-Art: Short Game Practice Areas • Insurance Trends for Course & Range • Spotlight: Small Market Facilities • Covers-Heaters & Cooling Designs
SPACE RESERVE DEADLINE: March 18, 2011 MATERIAL DEADLINE: March 25, 2011
SPACE RESERVE DEADLINE: January 13, 2012 MATERIAL DEADLINE: January 13, 2012
SUMMER ISSUE 2011 JUNE–JULY–AUGUST Top Short Courses in America-2011 • Manufacturer’s Roundtable: Utility Vehicles • Best Special Events for Your Golf Facility • Social Media & Marketing- Facebook and More • Case Study: Best Practices in Community Outreach • What’s New In Miniature Golf Design SPACE RESERVE DEADLINE: June 17, 2011 MATERIAL DEADLINE: June 24, 2011
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Golf Range Magazine has a single-copy circulation of 12,000 and readership of 36,000 in the U.S. and Canada. Golf Range Magazine is the oldest, continually published trade magazine in its field. Published 4 times per year, it reaches decision makers at every public-access stand-alone golf range, short course and 18-hole golf course with a practice range/instruction and club fitting. Golf Range Magazine Circulation Distribution in the U.S. & Canada 2%
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18-hole Public Courses w/Range................................................................... 46% Standalone Golf Ranges ................................................................................. 27% Executive/Par 3 (Short Courses)................................................................... 13% Golf Academies.................................................................................................. 4% Golf Domes/Indoor............................................................................................ 2% Industry/Trade................................................................................................... 8%
2011 Advertising Rates 4-COLOR.................... 1 TIME.......................... 3 TIMES........................ 5 TIMES Full Page........................ 2600...................................2400.................................. 2125 Half Page...................... 2175...................................2025.................................. 1895 1/3 Page....................... 1850...................................1625.................................. 1550 Black & White............ 1 Time.......................... 3 Times........................ 5 Times Full Page........................ 1975...................................1850.................................. 1625 Half Page...................... 1675...................................1550.................................. 1375 1/3 Page....................... 1425...................................1300.................................. 1125
Special Position • Classified Ads PREMIUM POSITION CHARGES Back Cover.......................................................................................................... $3300 Inside Front Cover.............................................................................................. Add 20% Inside Back Cover.............................................................................................. Add 10% Gatefold Cover (3 or 4 pages)......................................................................... Contact publisher Polybags/Inserts............................................................................................... Contact publisher
Marketplace Both classified ads and smaller display ads are priced according to size. Contact publisher for details.
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Phone
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Fax
Zip Code
Ad Agency
Contact Name
Billing Address
Phone
City/State
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I would like to reserve space in Golf Range Magazine on the following terms:
o 1x o 3x o 5x
1. Frequency
2. Year
3. Months of Insertion (please indicate desired month(s) and indicate whether materials are new or pick-up of a previous issue)
o Winter 2011 o New Art Dec - Feb
o Fall 2011 Sep - Nov 4. Size
o Spring 2011 o New Art
o Pick Up _____
o Summer 2011 o New Art
Mar - May o Pick Up _____
o New Art
Jun - Aug
o Pick Up _____
o Winter 2012 o New Art
o Pick Up _____
Dec - Feb
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o Full Page, nonbleed: 7 3/4” x 10” (trim size 8 1/2” x 11”)
o 1/2” Page, horizontal: 7 1/4” x 5”
o 1/2” Page, vertical: 2” x 9 1/2”
o 1/3” Page: 3 1/2 x 5”
5. Color
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o Process color(s) (CMYK)
6. Cost Per Insertion: Color ad $ Black/White ad $ + Bleed $ + Special Position $ TOTAL $
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due within 30 days of invoice date. A finance charge of 1.5% per month will be added to overdue invoices.
By signing this contract I agree to follow all advertising conditions listed in the rate card. (Please refer to the Golf Range Magazine rate card for specific rates and production information.)
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