Advertising Specifications for Connect Magazine

Advertising in Connect Magazine in now available to nonmembers as well as AZA Institutions, Related Facilities, and Commercial Members. Members receive priority in selecting placement premiums.

The following specifications pertain to AZA members. Advertising information for non-members is here.

Deadline

Contracts and insertion orders are due no later than the 1st of the month preceding the first publication of your ad. Artwork is due the 10th of the month preceding publication (i.e., 1 February for the March issue).

Due to the high demand for ad space in July, August and September, we have increased the number of pages in the magazine for those premium issues. Advertisers who do not sign 12-month contracts who wish to advertise in July, August and/or September will be charged an additional $50 for each of those months. For 12-month contract holders, advertising in these issues will be available at no extra charge.

Remittance Policy

Payments for all advertising are due within 20 days of the date on the invoice. A finance charge of 1% will be applied to all late payments. Rates are net to AZA.

Advertising Agreement

Download the Connect Magazine Advertising Agreement for Members (in PDF)

Contact

, AZA Marketing Manager
8403 Colesville Rd., Ste 710
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (301) 562-0777 ext. 254
Fax: (301) 562-0888

Member Prices for Advertisements

Ad Size	1X BW/Color	3X BW/Color	4X BW/Color	6X BW/Color	9X BW/Color	12X BW/Color
Full Page	460/705	430/680	395/640	375/620	360/605	335/585
1/2 page	305/560	290/540	275/525	250/500	235/485	215/460
1/4 page	250/500	240/490	230/480	190/445	180/430	160/410

Ad Sizes

Full Page: 8.5 width x 11 trim size
Half Page: 7.5 width x 4.5 height
Half Page Vertical: 3.5 width x 9.5 height
Quarter Page: 3.5 width x 4.5 height

Please allow for 1/8 inch all around for any ad that bleeds.

Digital Ad Specifications

Programs / File Format

QuarkXpress, Adobe Illustrator or Adobe PhotoShop (up to version 9.0). If possible, please convert Mac files to PC-compatible PDF or EPS files.

Disk Types

CD-ROM or Zip disk (Mac or PC, 100MB only)

All graphics should be submitted as EPS, TIFF or PDF files. High-resolution JPEGs are acceptable if the file is emailed. Word, Powerpoint, and MS Publisher files are not acceptable. Photos must be scanned or shot on a digital camera at a minimum of 300 dpi. Linne art must be at least 600 dpi.

Submit all fonts (both screen and printer version) that were used to create your ad in Quark. Illustrator files should have fonts outlined and images embedded.

All color ads must be designed in CMYK. RGB colors in the document must be converted to CMYK before submission. PMS spot colors are unacceptable unless converted to process color equivalent.

Camera-Ready Artwork

While digital artwork is preferred, camera-ready artwork may be acceptable. Email , AZA Marketing Manager, (301) 562-0777 ext. 254 for information.