The Daily Cougar Media Kit

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LOCAL DISPLAY ADVERTISING

2009–2010

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Choose one of our popular sizes. Ask your ad rep if you prefer a size not shown. Prices based on an open rate of $10.82 per column inch.

FULL PAGE HALF PAGE 5 col. x 16” / 80 col. in 5 col. x 8” / 40 col. in (10.25” x 16”) (10.25” x 8”)

$865.60

$432.80

HALF PAGE QUARTER PAGE 4 col. x 10” / 40 col. in 4 col. x 6” / 24 col. in (8” x 10”) (8” x 6”)

$432.80

Boost the visibility of your ad and make readers remember your message with color.

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Full color ........ $500 Two spot colors ........ $300 Spot color ........ $150

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$108.20

National ................................ $12.99 per inch Non-profit/political advertisement .................... $6.25 per inch

Buy in bulk. Achieve maximum results and save up to 25% off the normal rate.

100 column inches ........ $9.45 per inch 300 column inches....... $8.60 per inch 600+ column inches.... $8.02 per inch

Inserts? We’ll take ’em. Put your ad

supplement in front of thousands of readers.

Beat the deadline. Two business days before publication.

RUN DATE

AD DEADLINE

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

3 p.m. Thursday 3 p.m. Friday 3 p.m. Monday 3 p.m. Tuesday 3 p.m. Wednesday

Note: Deadline applies to all ad material, including “camera ready” ads. Also see Ad Production Guide for more information.

Contact us!

713-743-5340

EIGHTH PAGE 2 col. x 5” / 10 col. in (4” x 5”)

Special rates.

FU LL CO LO R

Color is a no-brainer.

$259.68

QUARTER PAGE 3 col. x 8” / 24 col. in (6” x 8”)

1-4 pages: $89 per thousand 6-8 pages: $94 per thousand 9+ pages: $100 per thousand Minimum: 10,000 (fall/spring) 6,000 (summer) Maximum: 13,000 (fall/spring) 7,000 (summer)

AWARDWINNING DESIGNERS are waiting for the chance to design your ad at no extra charge.

We’ll even design spec ads for no charge and no commitment! For more information, see the Ad Production Guide or ask your Cougar ad rep.

Deliver 5 days before publication to: The Daily Cougar Inserts UH Printing Department 4210 Gulf Freeway, Dock No.3 Houston, TX 77004

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CAMPUS DISPLAY ADVERTISING

2009–2010

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Choose one of our popular sizes. Ask your ad rep if you prefer a size not shown. Prices based on an open rate of $7.17 per column inch.

FULL PAGE HALF PAGE 5 col. x 16” / 80 col. in 5 col. x 8” / 40 col. in (10.25” x 16”) (10.25” x 8”)

$573.60

$286.80

HALF PAGE QUARTER PAGE 4 col. x 10” / 40 col. in 4 col. x 6” / 24 col. in (8” x 10”) (8” x 6”)

$286.80

Boost the visibility of your ad and make readers remember your message with color.

FU LL CO LO R

Color is a no-brainer.

$172.08

EIGHTH PAGE 2 col. x 5” / 10 col. in (4” x 5”)

$71.70

Who qualifies? The campus rate applies to University departments. Registered student organizations are charged $6.25 per inch.

Inserts? We’ll take ’em. Put your ad supplement in front of thousands of readers.

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Full color ........ $500 Two spot colors ........ $300 Spot color ........ $150

$172.08

QUARTER PAGE 3 col. x 8” / 24 col. in (6” x 8”)

1-4 pages: $89.00 per thousand 6-8 pages: $94.00 per thousand 9+ pages: $100.00 per thousand Minimum: 10,000 (fall/spring) 6,000 (summer) Maximum: 13,000 (fall/spring) 7,000 (summer)

Beat the deadline. Two business days before publication.

AD DEADLINE

RUN DATE

3 p.m. Thursday 3 p.m. Friday 3 p.m. Monday 3 p.m. Tuesday 3 p.m. Wednesday

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Note: Deadline applies to all ad material, including “camera ready” ads. Also see Ad Production Guide for more information.

Deliver 5 days before publication to: The Daily Cougar Inserts UH Printing Department 4210 Gulf Freeway, Dock No.3 Houston, TX 77004

Contact us! We want to help you get your message out and bring you success!

AWARDWINNING DESIGNERS are waiting for the chance to design your ad at no extra charge.

We’ll even design spec ads for no charge and no commitment! For more information, see the Ad Production Guide or ask your Cougar ad rep.

713-743-5340 advertising@thedailycougar.com

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AD PRODUCTION GUIDE Let us design an ad for you. A team of talented student designers is ready to work on your ad.

2009–2010

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Do it yourself: camera-ready ads. Make sure you send us the right files.

Here’s what we’ll need to make an attractive ad.

Copy: Specify the information you want in the ad. Remember, less is more!

Logos: If you’re a new client, we’ll need a copy of your logo. A high-resolution JPEG, TIFF or PDF file is preferred, but we can also scan your logo from print materials, such as a brochure or business card.

Artwork/photography: Let us know if you prefer photography, illustration or other visual style. If you can provide us photography, send us the original files in high resolution. We also offer on-site photographic services.

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Preferred file format. Embed all fonts. Photos and graphics must be high resolution, at least 300 dpi.

Make compatible with CS3. Please embed all artwork and convert text to outlines, or package font files in a ZIP archive.

InDesign files must be CS3 compatible and be packaged with all linked art and font files in a ZIP archive.

Files must be composed at 300 dpi at actual size. Text should be converted to outlines or rasterized.

Other acceptable formats: TIFF — Finished resolution of 300 dpi at actual size.

EPS — Finished resolution of 300 dpi at actual size. All fonts must be outlines/paths. * Ads sent in other formats, including Microsoft Office files, will need to be rebuilt by our designers.

We cannot accept ads created in Publisher, CorelDraw or Pagemaker.

Not sure what you want? Let us design a spec ad or campaign at no charge or commitment. Ask your advertising representative to get the process started.

E-mail print-ready files to production@thedailycougar.com For files larger than 10 MB, ask your ad rep about FTP access.

Column widths Size your ads to fit our column grids.

R.O.P. DISPLAY COLUMN WIDTH

1.9 inches wide (approx.)

Multiply your results.

Color ads get better results.

Here’s the proof:

20%

Adding one color to an ad makes it 20% more noticeable to readers

60%

more people read a full color ad in depth, compared to black and white only Source: NAA Ad Elements study

2 columns: 4 inches wide 3 columns: 6.1 inches wide 4 columns: 8.1 inches wide 5 columns: 10.25 inches wide

Therefore, a 2x3 ad = 4 inches by 3 inches.

CLASSIFIEDS DISPLAY COLUMN WIDTH

1.5 inches wide

Printing: Offset, 85-line screen Format: 5-column wide tabloid Page depth: 16 inches Minimum ad size: 2 col. x 2” Single column width: 115/16” Double-truck dimensions: 11 col. x 16” (21.25” x 16”) Note: Ads exceeding 14” in depth will be charged for 16” depth.

Spot check.

If you’re sending us an ad with spot colors, please use Pantone solid uncoated inks.

Please note.

(approx.)

2 columns: 3.3 inches wide 3 columns: 5 inches wide 4 columns: 6.75 inches wide 5 columns: 8.5 inches wide 6 columns: 10.25 inches wide

Mechanical information.

Therefore, a 2x3 ad = 3.3 inches by 3 inches.

The Daily Cougar Production Department reserves the right to make adjust camera-ready ads to fit reserved space, to replace missing or corrupt fonts and perform a number of technical adjustments to camera-ready ads to ensure press compatibility and accurate reproduction. See Advertising Policies for more information.

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READERSHIP

2009–2010

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13.5%

Universally diverse.

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38.6%

White/other

City within a city. UH boasts a

campus community of more than 42,000 people!

The Daily Cougar is available across the whole campus at more than 60 distribution sites.

African American

8.2%

Reach a wide cross-section of cultures and backgrounds with one ad buy.

International

Faculty: 3,000 Staff: 3,000 Students: 36,000

19.9% Hispanic

19.8% Asian American

Source: UH Institutional Research

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

2009–2010

Pick a category.

Classified line ads. The quickest, most affordable way to

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Bulletin Board

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Cars & Cycles

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Help Wanted

All rates are net to The Daily Cougar. Charges for Classified line ads are calculated per-line, per-day with a 3-Iine minimum and 7 line maximum. The first line is approximately 30 characters with the first 2 or 3 words in all caps. Additional lines are about 32 characters each. Bulk ad rates are non-refundable and are based on consecutive insertions.

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Lost & Found

Each insertion, per line per day: .........

Miscellaneous for Sale

Bulk contract (20+ consecutive insertions), per line per day: ...................

Advertisers may select from one of the following classified headings:

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Real Estate

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Rentals

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Roommates

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Rooms for Rent

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Services

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Travel

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Tutoring

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Typing/Word Processing

Did you know?

get your message out to readers.

GARAGE APT for rent. Bdrm, living rm, kitchen w/appl, study. Window AC. 4310 1/2 Dallas. $500/mo. Tenant pays gas and electricity. 713-961-7696

$1.60 $1.43

‹ Example of a 4-line ad.

Cost to run this ad for 5 days: $32.00

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Beat the deadline. Payment and ad copy due two business days before run date.

RUN DATE

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

AD DEADLINE

4 p.m. Thursday 4 p.m. Friday 4 p.m. Monday 4 p.m. Tuesday 4 p.m. Wednesday

Note: Deadline applies to payment and all ad material, including “camera ready” ads.

E-mail ad material to classifieds@thedailycougar.com Designing your own ad?

See our Ad Production Guide.

Call us to place an ad today!

713-743-5356 FAX : 713-743-5384

Classified display ads. Classified display ads are more prominent and get more attention from readers.

Rates are based on consecutive insertions. An ad’s depth in inches must be greater than or equal to its column width. (For example, ads that are 2 columns wide must be at least 2 inches deep; a 3-column ad must be 3 inches deep.)

Special display. Weekly sections highlight niche services in the community.

Wednesdays:

Worship Directory

All rates are per inch per day:

$12.77 2-19 consecutive insertions ...................... $9.62 One insertion ....................................................

Bulk contracts (20+ consecutive insertions): .................

1x1 display ad: $10 per week Thursdays & Fridays:

$8.32

‹ Example of a

1x2 display ad.

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Cost to run this ad for 5 days: $96.20

Legal Help Directory 1x1 for two days: $15 per week 1x2 for two days: $25 per week

of students live off-campus.

Online = added value.

They need places to live and jobs to pay the rent!

Advertise today!

Online only? Yes.

All print ads are published on thedailycougar. com for FREE! We also offer online-only ads starting at $25 a month. Find out more at thedailycougar.com Rev. 03/10

CLASSIFIED DISPLAY SIZES

2009–2010

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What you see is what you get. Actual sizes of common Classified display ads.

1x1

Room for 30 words at size 7 pt font with a small headline. $12.77 for one day $9.62 a day for 2-19 days $8.32 a day for 20+ days

$48.10/wk

Room for 45 words at size 7 pt font with a small headline.

1 x 1.5

1x2

$19.16 for one day $14.43 a day for 2-19 days $12.48 a day for 20+ days

$72.15/wk

Room for 60 words at size 7 pt font with a small headline. Try using less text and include your logo! $25.54 for one day $19.24 a day for 2-19 days $16.64 a day for 20+ days

Frequency is everything.

Frequency is everything.

Frequency is everything.

Save almost 25% off the cost of each ad by running more than two days consecutively.

Save money. Boost results!

Try 60-80 words with a photo, graphic or logo to make it eye-catching. $51.08 for one day $38.48 a day for 2-19 days $33.28 a day for 20+ days

2x2

$192.40/wk

$96.20/wk

Room for 80 words at size 7 pt font with a small headline. Try using less text and include your logo!

1x3

$38.31 for one day $28.86 a day for 2-19 days $24.96 a day for 20+ days

$144.30/wk

Call us to place an ad today!

Try 60-80 words with a photo, graphic or logo to make it eye-catching. $76.62 for one day $57.72 a day for 2-19 days $49.92 a day for 20+ days

$288.60/wk

2x3

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ONLINE ADVERTISING

2009–2010

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728 x 90 — Leaderboard Monthly: $400.

Weekly: $250.

Daily: $75.

300 x 250 — Medium Rectangle (above the fold) Monthly: $300.

Weekly: $175.

Daily: $60.

500,000+ Pageviews a year

300 x 250 — Medium Rectangle (below the fold) Monthly: $200.

Weekly: $150.

Daily: $60.

90%

Readers are from the Houston area 300 x 600 — “Half page” ad Call for prices & availability.

Text links

Monthly: $60.

125 x 125 Button ads

Monthly: $100.

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CONTACT US

2009–2010

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DISPLAY ADVERTISING

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

advertising@thedailycougar.com

classifieds@thedailycougar.com

713.743.5340

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713.743.5356

BUSINESS OFFICE

713.743.5350 fax: 713.743.5384

business@thedailycougar.com

MAILING ADDRESS 151 Communication Bldg.

University of Houston Houston, TX 77204-4015

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PUBLICATION CALENDAR

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ADVERTISING POLICIES

2009–2010

THE DAILY COUGAR

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Standards of acceptability

Camera-ready terms

All advertising is subject to approval by the Student Publications acceptance committee.

The committee reserves the right to refuse advertising content that does not meet The Daily Cougar’s standards of acceptance. Ads for homework, term papers, adult striptease clubs, personals, psychic readers and adoptions will not be accepted and published by The Daily Cougar. A sample of all advertised mail-order items must be submitted to the advertising manager for approval prior to scheduling or publication of an advertisement.

The Daily Cougar accepts camera-ready submissions with the understanding that the ad has been approved by the advertiser or a representative thereof for publication without additional changes or corrections. The advertiser is entirely responsible for insuring that camera-ready ads are delivered to the paper in publishable form. Please contact your advertising representative at (714) 743-5340 before sending an advertisement in electronic format. Information on electronic submissions can also be downloaded from thedailycougar.com/advertising.

The Daily Cougar will not knowingly accept any advertisement that is defamatory, promotes academic dishonesty, violates any city, county, state or federal laws, or that is potentially libelous against a person based on race, sex, age, color, creed, religion, nationality or disability.

The Daily Cougar will make all reasonable efforts to see that advertising is published as accepted and that pre-printed inserts are distributed as ordered. However, The Daily Cougar will not be responsible for any consequential damages resulting from failure to do so.

The advertiser and/or agency agrees to assume full and complete responsibility and liability for the content (including text representations, illustrations, photographs, and copyrights) for any advertisements placed in The Daily Cougar. Advertising having the appearance of news must be labeled “Paid Advertising” at the top center of the ad within its border. As required by Texas state law, all political and cause advertisements must display the phrase “Paid Political Advertisement” at the top center of the ad within its border. All contract advertising is subject to the terms set forth in this rate card.

Payment terms All rates are net (non-commissionable and billed accordingly) and payable by cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or P-card and SC Vouchers. Please make all checks payable to The University of Houston. Prepayment is required for all new advertisers, political, out-of-state and transient advertisers. By placing an advertising order, the advertiser agrees to and certifies conformity with The Daily Cougar’s policies and terms. All advertising must be paid for in advance until the advertiser has established credit with The Daily Cougar. Allow two weeks for processing of credit applications. For those advertisers with approved credit, payment is due upon the receipt of invoice. All terms and conditions on the credit application apply.

To submit ads via e-mail, send files, including all placed art and fonts, to production@ thedailycougar.com Include the advertiser’s and sales rep’s names in the e-mail message that accompanies your ad.

Position requests Placement and page position of ads will not be guaranteed. Requests will be honored when possible.

Errors in ads The Daily Cougar shall not be responsible for typographical errors which do not lessen the value of an advertisement. Liability for an omitted ad shall be limited to rescheduling at the advertiser’s request. The Daily Cougar is not responsible for errors in advertising copy accepted after deadline or when advertisers or their representatives have approved an ad containing those errors.

The Daily Cougar will be responsible for only the first insertion of incorrect copy or scheduling. Compensation for errors made by The Daily Cougar is limited to the cost of the first insertion of the ad.

Cancellation of ads Advertisers may cancel ad space up to the advertising deadline. Failure on the advertiser’s part to give notice of cancellation by the deadline does not release the advertiser from responsibility for payment of charges for reserved ad space.

The Daily Cougar advertising rates include ad design and layout services. Additional charges may be assessed for extensive design, photography, graphics or typesetting services. For those advertisers with approved credit, payment is due by the end of the month. All terms and conditions on the credit application apply.

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FOUR WAYS TO GET IN THE COUGAR

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2009–2010

THE DAILY COUGAR

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1 Buy an ad.

Yeah, it costs money. But at reduced rates for student organizations, it’s also a bargain.

And buying an ad is only way to guarantee a place in the paper with the message YOU want. The Cougar’s Production Department can even design the ad for you. For rates and information, visit thedailycougar.com/advertising or call 713-743-5340 mo c mtoecer t .p u o Sg . S i 345t e eXr tT ,hp u o Shgt i4a ar C 67 S httr4oW r3C21 X 3 345 T ,h tr oW 2t1r oF 67 tr oF

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2 Send a press release, photo or guest column.

If you have an upcoming event or a recent accomplishment, notify us as soon as possible. Use the “Send your news” link on thedailycougar.com. You can also send us photos — just be sure to identify everyone in each photo. If your group represents a cause or has a position on an issue, a group member can also submit a guest column for the Opinion section. For questions, e-mail editor@thedailycougar.com.

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3 Get listed in the Calendar.

Think of it as free advertising. Send us the information about an event or your meeting schedule and we’ll publish it in the Campus Calendar, which displays upcoming events on our Web site 24/7 and runs on Page 2 every day. Come by Room 151 Communication to fill out the Calendar form or visit thedailycougar.com/calendar.

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4 Apply for a blog.

Blogs on thedailycougar.com are free to student organizations, but there is a short application process. You can use the blog to promote your organization, its events, meetings and accomplishments, and publish opinions as your group sees fit.

E-mail www@thedailycougar.com and ask for a Blog Application.

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