2009 advertising rates

frequency quarterly
circulation 68,561 total paid subscribers
subscription rates U.S. & Canada: 1 year $25, 2 years $45; Intl.: 1 year $70, 2 years $120 (airmail)

Display Advertising Rates

4-Color 1x 2x 3x 4x 6x** 8x**
Full Page $2,833 $2,748 $2,666 $2,586 $2,508 $2,432
½ Page $1,862 $1,806 $1,752 $1,699 $1,648 $1,598
¼ Page* $1,110 $1,067 $1,035 $1,004 $974 $945
Spread $4,464 $4,330 $4,200 $4,074 $3,932 $3,833
Inside Covers — — — $3,000 $2,910 $2,283
Back Cover — — — $3,500 $3,395 $3,293
* Limited ¼ page ad spaces available, so please get your contract in early.
** May be earned in one year or carried over to the following year by signed contract.

Special Positions

Include the first 25 pages of issue and/or specifically requested positions, such as opposite editorial or CE feature article for full page, half page and spreads. Special positions are available for a charge of 10% of the ad rate.

Deadlines

Issue Ad Closing Material Published
Spring 09 December 22 December 22 February 15
Summer 09 March 23 March 27 May 15
Fall 09 June 22 June 26 August 15
Winter 09 September 21 September 25 November 15

Special Notes

  • Spreads: count as 2 insertions.
  • Cancellation/Changes: Must be in writing but cannot be accepted after the ad closing date. Short rate will be reflected in final invoice. Orders for covers, special inserts and special position are not cancelable less than 30 days prior to publication.
  • Agency Commission: 15% to recognized agency.
  • New Accounts: First ad must be prepaid by reservation date. Invoicing to begin upon approval of credit application.
  • Inserts, cover wraps, blow-in cards and special promotions estimated upon request.
  • Ads will not begin to run without a signed contract.
  • Additional charges will be incurred for modifications to electronic files to format them to specifications at the rate of $90/hour.
  • If it’s necessary for mtj to supply a hard copy proof of your ad, there will be a charge of $125.
  • Ads received after the due date are subject to a $50 late fee.

mtj rate card effective January 1, 2009

To place an ad or request additional information, please contact 1.301.215.6710, or by e-mail at amta@townsend-group.com