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

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


2012 Ad Rates & Sizes (Effective January 1, 2012)


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Black & White Rates
Space 1x 3x 6x 9x 12x 18x 24x
One Page $3,600 $3,500 $3,350 $3,275 $3,180 $2,960 $2,860
2/3 Page $3,080 $3,000 $2,860 $2,620 $2,590 $2,500 $2,360
1/2 Island $2,600 $2,575 $2,440 $2,300 $2,225 $2,120 $2,000
1/2 page $2,200 $2,200 $2,060 $1,950 $1,895 $1,810 $1,780
1/3 page $1,750 $1,750 $1,650 $1,560 $1,520 $1,460 $1,380
1/4 page $1,400 $1,400 $1,310 $1,230 $1,200 $1,185 $1,150
1/8 page $1,040 $1,040 $1,020 $950 $910 $870 $830
Spread $6,680 $6,680 $6,380 $6,070 $5,870 $5,665 $5,450



        
2 Color Rates*
Space
1x
3x
6x
9x
12x
18x
24x
One Page
$4,170
$4,060
$3,900
$3,730
$3,720
$3,510
$3,400
2/3 Page
$3,620
$3,550
$3,400
$3,240
$3,170
$3,050
$2,915
1/2 Island
$3,150
$3,120
$2,980
$2,840
$2,770
$2,660
$2,550
1/2 page
$2,770
$2,740
$2,600
$2,500
$2,440
$2,360
$2,330
1/3 page
$2,340
$2,300
$2,200
$2,110
$2,070
$2,010
$1,920
1/4 page
$1,970
$1,950
$1,830
$1,780
$1,750
$1,730
$1,700
1/8 page
$1,610
$1,580
$1,560
$1,500
$1,460
$1,420
$1,380
Spread $7,420 $7,240 $6,930
$6,620
$6,410 $6,210 $6,000
*NOTE: Matched or PMS color: Add an additional $250 to the 2-color standard rate.
 
Four Color Rates
Space
1x
3x
6x
9x
12x
18x
24x
One Page
$4,850
$4,750
$4,600
$4,430
$4,320
$4,200

$4,100

2/3 Page
$4,310
$4,240
$4,100
$3,930
$3,860
$3,730
$3,600
1/2 Island
$3,840
$3,800
$3,670
$3,530
$3,460
$3,350
$3,240
1/2 page
$3,460
$3,430
$3,300
$3,180
$3,130
$3,050
$3,010
1/3 page
$3,020
$2,980
$2,890
$2,800
$2,760
$2,700
$2,610
1/4 page
$2,650
$2,630
$2,550
$2,470
$2,440
$2,420
$2,390
1/8 page
$2,300
$2,270
$2,250
$2,180
$2,150
$2,110
$2,070
Spread $8,100 $7,930 $7,620 $7,300 $7,100 $6,900 $6,700

 
 Special Rates

Cover Rate
Second Cover (inside front) $5,400
Third Cover (inside back) $5,200
Fourth Cover (back) $5,500

Cover rates include black and any combination of process colors.


 
 Color Rates

Color Charge Per Unit
Standard Colors $540
Matched or PMS Colors $790
Four Color (first page) $1,240

Use of the same color on additional pages in the same issue is charged at one-half of the above rates. (For example, the charge for four color in a second ad in the same issue is $550.)

Borders
1/3, 1/4 and 1/8 page ads must have a border on all sides.

Frequency Enhancement
Advertisers may combine their total number of insertions in PMM and any other of Gardner Publications, Inc.'s
magazines, Web sites and postcard decks over any 12-month period to earn the best frequency discount.



 
 Marketplace Advertising Rates

A special advertising section of the magazine devoted to classified ads.
B&W 1x 3x 6x 9x 12x
Full Page $1,450 $1,390 $1,330 $1,270 $1,210
1/2 Page $850 $810 $780 $740 $700
1/4 Page $540 $520 $500 $480 $460
1/8 Page $320 $300 $280 $260 $240

 

COLOR CHARGES
Standard Color $550
Matched or PMS $860
Four Color $1,240

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

Per inch Size

$225

3¼" W x 1.5" H

  • All Marketplace advertisements must be boxed (boxed rule).
  • No bleed advertisements within Marketplace section.

Click here to see mechanical specs for Marketplace Advertising



 
 Discounts and Commissions

Combination Rates
Advertisers may combine their total number of insertions in Production Machining and any other
Gardner Publications periodicals or Web sites over any 12-month period to earn the
best frequency discount.

—Every $3,000 spent on special electronic products counts as one insertion toward frequency discounts.

Multiple Page Discounts
Substantial discounts are available to advertisers running multiple pages. Consult the publisher or your sales rep for details.

Agency Commission
15% commission is allowed on advertisements if ad material is furnished to our specifications and payment is
received within 30 days of invoice.

—Direct mail lists are not commissionable.

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



 
 Mechanical Specifications

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

For more information on electronic file requirements, visit www.gardnerweb.com (click on the "ADVERTISE" link on the home page) or contact Dianne Hight at 800-950-8020, 513-527-8800 or dhight@gardnerweb.com.

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

Sending files via e-mail
File(s) can be sent to the magazine's advertising production manager via e-mail.
For Production Machining, contact Dianne Hight at dhight@gardnerweb.com.

Upload files via our web site
Go to:www.gardnerweb.com/upload/index.cfm



 
 Inserts

Insert rates are based on black and white page rates.

Mechanical Specifications
Inserts should be furnished completely printed, folded, and ready to insert. 3/16" (5 mm) will be trimmed
from the top, and 1/8" (3 mm) will be trimmed from the side and bottom edges.

Approximately 21,000 inserts are required per issue.

Blue line/Dylux approval by publisher is required before submitted any insert.

For insert sizes, current quantities, and shipping information...

Contact Dianne Hight
800-950-8020, 513-527-8800
or dhight@gardnerweb.com.



 
 Online Rates & Specifications

Banners are available for 6- or 12-month commitments. For each month a banner runs, one frequency credit is earned.
"Slotting" places your company name and message prominently near the top of appropriate online directory categories in productionmachining.com AND in MMSOnline. Slotting packages are bundled with home page banners on ProductionMachining.com or Zone Package banners on MMS Online (at no additional charge) or can be purchased "à la carte" at the rates shown below.
ONLINE AD BANNER RATES
Position Ad Type Placement

1-3

Home Page *
Hybrid 12 $1,000

Zone Page*

Hybrid 12

$750

Exclusive Sponsorships Half-Page 1

$900

* Includes Slotting - Priority placement in all product technology categories associated with your company

Hybrid Package Includes: One (1) Hybrid ad (live-text or branded) AND
Your choice of a rotating Flash or Video Ad

ONLINE Hybrid Ads
Ad Type Location Left Right
Live-Text Hybrid PM Home Page
Zone Pages
Suppliers Page
6 lines
16 char/line

150x100
10K Static gif / jpg
Branded Hybrid PM Home Page
Zone Pages
Suppliers Page
150x100 Pixels
Text or logo graphic on white background
150x100 pix 10K gif/jpg
Ads rotate position on page refresh; Finished Size: 300 x 100 Pixels; 72 dpi.

 

ONLINE RICH MEDIA RATES
Ad Type Location
Specs
Flash Ad Home Page
Zone Page
300 x 250 pixels; 40K
Animated SWA/FLA file
15 sec. max; 25 frames/sec.
Video Ad Home Page
Zone Page
480 x 360 or 640 x 360 Pixels
SWF/FLA file
25 frames/sec.
30 sec. - 4 minutes
Half Page Ad

Exclusive Pages 

300 x 300 Pixels
Stateic gif/jpg; 45K
* PM Online Exclusive Sponsorship Pages Available:
Suppliers Products
Articles Forums
Experts Events
Toolbox News
E-NEWSLETTER RATES/SPECS:
Inbox Insight E-Newsletter Banner Ad $1000/month

Specs: 468W X 60H pixels

           72 dpi (static GIF/JPG no animation); 35K

Inbox Insight E-Newsletter Featured Text Ad $500/month

Specs:

- 4 lines of text

- 25 characters per line including spaces

- Last line must be standalone URL

- First and last line may be used as hyperlink.

CUSTOM DIGITAL OPTIONS $5,000

Webinars
Gain credibility in the metalworking marketplace while securing leads. Sponsoring a Webinar through Production Machining allows you to get in front of an audience that is actively seeking solutions to a problem your product can fix.
Webinars include:

  • Live webinar moderated by a PM editor
  • Print advertisement in PM magazine
  • Email invitations to PM opt-in audience
  • PM Inbox Insight e-newsletter advertisement
  • Custom lead report including all registrants
For more information on banners and slotting, contact Bill Caldwell at 800-950-8020, 513-527-8800, or billc@gardnerweb.com


Gardner Publications • 6915 Valley Ave • Cincinnati, Ohio 45244
800-950-8020 • 513-527-8800 • fax: 513-527-8801