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Closing Dates: The 27th of the second month preceding the date of issue.

Contact: Becky Helton bhelton@gardnerweb.com
6915 Valley Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45244-3029
PH: 513-527-8800
800-950-8020
FAX: 513-527-8801

 

 


2010 Ad Rates & Sizes (Effective January 1, 2010)




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Rates & Specs

New for 2010.  AD&P’s pricing model has changed to reflect the importance of an integrated marketing program.  Our bundling model will allow the advertiser to reach our print and web audiences at 1 low price. 

 

Level 1

  • 6 full pg, 4c ads ( Value = $30,000)

  • Web banner on home page for 12 months (Value = $7,800)

  • 12 eNewsletter banners (Value = $7,200)

  • Webinar (Value = $5,000)

Total Value = $50,000                   
Total Investment = $28,500

You Save: $21,500

Level 2

  • 4 full pg, 4c ads (Value = $30,000)

  • Web banner on sub page for 12 months (Value = $4,200)

  • 3 eNewsletter banners (Value = $1,800)

Total Value = $36,000                   
Total Investment = $22,500

You Save: $13,500  

Level 3

  • $19,500 (Value =

  • 6 ½ pg, 4c ads (Value = $21,000)

  • Web banner on sub page for 12 months (Value = $4,200)

Total Value = $25,200     

Total Investment = $19,500

You Save: $5,700

Cover Rates Rates
Second Cover (Inside Front)                                   +$750
Third Cover (Inside Back) +$500
Back Cover +$1,500
Al A Carte Advertising Rates
  • Page, 4c ad = $5,250
  • ½ pg, 4c ad = $3,500
  • Spread, 4c ad = $8,500
  • Webinar = $5,000
  • Web banners
    • Leaderboard on Home page = $1,500 per month
      size = 730 x 90
    • Leaderboard on sub page = $900 per month 
      size = 730 x 90
    • Button on home page = $650 per month
      size = 120 x 60
    • Button on sub page = $350 per month
      size = 120 60
    • Square banner on AutoBlog = $500 per month
      size = 250 x 250
    • ENewsletter sponsorship banner = $600 per issue
      size = 400 x 50

 

 

Any subsequent use of the same color(s) is billed at one-half of the above. For example, the second use of four color in an issue is billed at $945.00.

 

Materials
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Gardner Publications, Inc. requests that all advertisements and postcards be submitted as PDF files. The PDF file must be saved out at a resolution of 300 dpi.

Ad reductions to digest size can be provided at no charge.

Electronic File Requirements

Upload files via our Web site
Go to: www.gardnerweb.com/upload

Electronic files can be submitted on Zip disk or CD-ROM to:
Gardner Publications, Inc.
6915 Valley Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45244-3029

Ad files can be emailed directly to Becky Helton at bhelton@gardnerweb.com.

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Discounts & Commissions


Combination Rates
Advertisers may combine their total number of advertising insertions in Automotive Design & Production with any other Gardner Publications magazine or product over any 12-month interval to earn the best frequency discount available. Special advertising rates are also available for combined insertions with Appliance magazine.


Multiple-Page Discounts

Substantial discounts are available to advertisers running four or more run-of-press pages per issue. Consult publisher for details.

Agency Commission
A 15% commission is allowed is preferred ad files are supplied and payment is made within 30 days of invoice.

Prepayment Discount
A 5% discount is allowed if payment for one year's advertising is received in advance of the first insertion.

Web Advertising
Advertise your company, product or service at www.autofieldguide.com, contact your sales representative, or contact Mike Vohland at 734-416-9705.