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Fast Facts
- Circulation 32,000
- Pass along readership 100,000+
- Direct Mailed, Target Market, No Waste Guaranteed circulation
-vs- "pick-up"
- Celebrating 9 years of Publishing
- Median annual income of SCM reader...$115,000
- Properly entitled indicia - delivered to the homeowner (no renters
- Shelf-life 3 months +/used as reference
- The Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of St. Charles County
- Advertisers renew ads at a rate of 87%
- Full-color, glossy, perfect-bound
- High-profile community events with sister publication Saint
Charles Business Magazine: Honors Program, The Dove Awards, Forty
Professionals Under Forty, 50 Over Fifty - Community Shaper Awards
For more information, call
(636) 946-4234 or
info@saintcharlesmag.com
General Information
Preferred Positions: For specific positions other
than covers, add 10%. ALL COVERS AND PREFERRED POSITIONS ARE
NON-CANCELABLE.
Cancellation Policy: Advertisers must cancel their
ads on or before three business days of signing contract.
Covers and preferred positions are non-cancelable.
Inserts: Inserts quoted on request.
Reprints: Reprints quoted on request.
Make-Goods: Full or partial make-goods will be offered
for errors within the publisher's control. Every attempt will
be made to alert advertiser of potential production problems.
Magazine is not responsible for poor reproduction resulting
from improperly prepared art and substitution of suitable
art will incur a charge. Magazine is not responsible for advertiser
related reproduction errors. Furthermore, publisher shall
not be liable for damages if for any reason an advertisement
fails to be published. If this situation occurs, publisher
agrees to fulfill insertion in the next desired issue.
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Dimensions |
| Full Page w/Bleed |
8 5/8" w x 11 1/8"
h |
| Full Page Trim Size |
8 3/8" w x 10 7/8"
h |
| 2/3 Page Vertical |
411/16" w x 10" h |
| 1/2 Page Vertical |
4 3/4" w x 7" h |
| 1/2 Page Horizontal |
7 1/4" w x 4
15/16" h |
| 1/3 Page Square |
4 3/4" w x 4 15/16"
h |
| 1/3 Page Vertical |
2 1/4" w x 10" h |
| 1/4 Page Vertical |
3 1/2" w x
4 15/16" h |
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ALL RATES ARE NET
Rates are subject to change without notice.
Digital Ad Specifications
Size Requirements:
Saint Charles Magazine
is printed with four-color process throughout. Trim size is
8 3/8" x 107/8".
Keep all essential elements 3/8" from trim edges.
Bleed Ads: Add 1/8" for bleeds. Bleed size is
8 5/8" x 11 1/8", ad area is 8 3/8" x 10 7/8".
Acceptable File Formats: Quark XPress for Mac, Adobe
Illustrator EPS, Photoshop EPS, TIFF or JPEG at 300 DPI or
higher, or print quality PDFs. All in CMYK format.
Proofs: All digital ads must
be submitted with MatchPrint or comparable hard copy proof
is provided.
File Formats: CD, DVD, or Email
Production charges will apply to any changes in layout or
typesetting.
Welcome to Saint
Charles Magazine. We are a quarterly consumer publication
devoted to promoting the good life in St. Charles County.
We are a no-waste, high-return vehicle perfect for marketing
your company and/or products and services to families enjoying
a gracious lifestyle. Our advertisers enjoy a great return
on investment as our renewal rate averages 87% or better
Circulation / Demographics
Saint Charles Magazine
is a consumer publication with a highly targeted audience.
Its circulation of 32,000 is guaranteed with complimentary
direct mailed copies reaching households enjoying median incomes
of $115,000 per year. Pass along readership reaches over 100,00!
Features
Saint Charles Magazine
is written to serve the lifestyle of readers who enjoy the
best of everything and lead a gracious life. Our features
highlight St. Charles County homes, interiors, fashion, sports
and leisure, jewelry, food and wine, local personalities,
and travel destinations (local and abroad). In addition, Saint
Charles Magazine donates space for charitable organizations
and a quarterly calendar of local events.
Departments
Complimentary editorial support for advertisers is available
in Saint Charles Magazine's
departments. This is a wonderful opportunity for advertisers
to feature their newest and best merchandise and services.
These departments are:
- Homes
- Vehicles
- Financial
- Sports & Leisure
- Food & Wine
- Health & Beauty
- Interiors
- Jewelry
- Medical
- Travel
- Weddings
- Fashion
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| Back Cover |
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Inside Front or
Inside Back Cover |
3 x 4 Special Advertising
Section
Your idea, your topic, our writer and photographer.
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Call (636) 946-4234 for more information. |
| Includes disclosure: “Special
Advertising Section” at bottom of page. |
| Additional Charges |
| Production and Creative Fees: Call (636) 946-4234 for more
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| Proofs: We provide a laser proof or an electronic PDF for
layout and grammar. Additional proofs are available. Call 636-946-4234
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Prepayment is required
for first ad from all
first-time advertisers at time of contract
Terms: 30 days net
2008 Closing Dates |
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Space |
Ad Materials |
Spring Issue
(Feb, Mar, Apr) |
Dec 21 |
5 days after contract |
Summer Issue
(May, Jun, Jul) |
Mar 21 |
5 days after contract |
Fall Issue
(Aug, Sep, Oct) |
June 2 |
5 days after contract |
Winter Issue
(Nov, Dec, Jan) |
Sep 19 |
5 days after contract |
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Contract Specifications
All agreements are subject to change due to strikes, fire, floods,
or any act of God beyond the publisher’s control. Advertisers
and/or their agencies agree to indemnify the publisher against all
expenses of any nature that may be incurred through the unauthorized
use of names or photos appearing in advertising copy; also, if any
copyright infringements or if any copyright laws are violated. Advertisers
are ultimately responsible and liable for payment of advertising
placed by an agency in the event that agency defaults payment to
publisher.
Collections:
If an advertiser and/or agency defaults (bill past due more than
60 days), collection will be referred for legal action. Advertiser
and agency are jointly liable for all fees and sums charged by collection
agency and/or attorney’s fees, plus court costs incurred by
the publisher in the event of judicial, probate or bankruptcy proceedings
in the collection of such bills.
Late Charges:
Interest of 11/2% per month will be charged on overdue balances.
Publisher reserves the right to decline advertising which does not
meet publisher’s approval.
Send Advertising Materials
to:
Production Manager
Saint Charles Magazine
306 North Fifth Street
St. Charles, MO 63301
Phone: (636) 946-4234
Facsimile (636) 946-4877
macjock@saintcharlesmag.com
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