Advertising information
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Please call or email for current ad rates
Print/Internet packages available
Email: advertising[at]chicagolandgolf.com
or call 630.719.1000
Print editions
Classified advertising
Non-commercial classified advertising $50 per column inch per
insertion. Commercial (business) classified display advertising $65 per
column inch. Season-long rates available, call for quote. Display ads
smaller than one inch deep will enlarged to one inch and billed at $65
per column inch. All classified advertising must be accompanied by full
payment, in advance. All classified advertising is subject to prior
approval by Publisher, who reserves the right to reject any advertising
not meeting Publisher's guidelines.
Display advertising
Color & mechanical specs:
Second color (Blue, Red, Yellow) .... $250 extra
Four color (CMYK process) .... $445 extra
(Click on ad mockups at top to see ad sizes)
Black ink must be one of the colors to apply two-color pricing.
No
PMS spot colors. Spot colors must be converted to CMYK before
submitting PDF. Chicagoland Golf will pass any conversion charges on to
customer.
Chicagoland Golf uses four-color (CMYK) process
color. Ads (including images) should be set for U.S. Web coated
(SWOP).
Photos and art should be in TIFF format, not JPEG. Advertisers/agencies must provide color proof to be used for on-press color adjustment.
Ads should be submitted in editable PDF form. All fonts must be embedded. Call for specs.
Please use 300 PPI TIFF for all graphics. Minimum 200 PPI.
Any
additional creative work necessary (whether contracted with advertiser
or not) will be billed to advertiser at $110 per hour. Ads needing
outputting (EPS, Quark or InDesign files) must be in house three days
prior to ad materials deadline. For ads submitted electronically, call
for an upload (FTP) address. Any output charges incurred will be passed
on to agency and/or advertiser. Publisher assumes no liability for
output errors caused by corrupted files.
Inserts:
Inserts per 1M (basic rate 20lb. single sheet) $80
Inserts
must be prepaid, pre-approved by Publisher and delivered to our dock at
least two days prior to scheduled print date.
Inserts may not be available in every issue based on news deadlines.
Must be no larger than 8Ό
x 11 inches folded. Price depends on weight per individual piece. Call
for prices.
Premium positions:
Inside front cover (page 2) $350
Second cover (pg 1, horz. Ό page, CMYK only) $700
Outside back cover (half tab page, CMYK only) $800
Mechanical Requirements:
Printed on 35lb. groundwood or other similar premium stock for superior color reproduction.
300 PPI photos and artwork preferred.
All listed advertising charges are for camera-ready PDF or EPS file artwork. All fonts must be embedded.
NOTE:
Advertisers should avoid using small, thin typefaces as knockouts in
four-color (black) backgrounds to ensure good readability. Chicagoland Golf retains the right to change poorly-reproducing typefaces to improve reproduction quality.
Any
advertising created, completed or altered by Chicagoland Golf will be
billed to advertiser. A typesetting and/or composition charge of $110
per hour will be made for all original composition, changes,
alterations, photo restoration or cancellations from original copy
after same is set in type. Proofs will be shown upon request no later
than four working days prior to printing date. All changes are due on
the issue's Space & Materials deadline.
Ads containing
coupons are subject to Publisher's approval. All advertising shall be
subject to Publisher's rules and regulations. Chicagoland Golf
Publishing Co. reserves the right to edit or reject any advertising
submitted for publication. No cancellations or changes will be accepted
after 5 p.m. two (2) working days prior to scheduled publication.
Advance payment required of all new accounts without prior credit
approval. No guaranteed placement or position of any advertisement
unless agreed in advance by Publisher in writing with charges added (if
necessary) according to current rate schedule.
Distribution/Production schedule:
Chicagoland
Golf is distributed free 13 times/year: monthly in March, October and
November and semimonthly during April, May, June, July, August and
September at approximately two- to three-week intervals, depending on
tournament schedules. Annual Practice Facility, Range Guide &
Course Directory published in late spring.
Distributed
at over 400 public & private golf courses, off-course golf shops
and retail advertisers in northern and central Illinois, southeast
Wisconsin and Northwest Indiana.
Mail
subscriptions are available at $20 per year, $36 for two years and $50
for three years; groups of 10 or more eligible for special group
subscription rate, upon approval. Foreign subscriptions: please call
for rates.
Advertising and printing deadlines dependent on availability of press time, with all dates subject to change without notice.
| | 2009 PRODUCTION
SCHEDULE
(Planned print date in parenthesis)
2009 Golf Show Issue (Mar. 23)
Space and materials deadline: Monday, March 16
APRIL: Season Kickoff (April 6)
Masters preview
Space and materials deadline: Monday, March 30
Mid-APRIL (April 20)
Masters coverage
Space and materials deadline: Monday, April 13
MAY (May 7)
Players preview
Space and materials deadline: Monday, April 27
Mid-MAY (May 27)
Space and materials deadline: Friday, May 22
JUNE (June 15)
U.S. Open preview
Space and materials deadline: Tuesday, June 9
2009 Range &
Practice Facility Guide
Space and materials deadline: Friday, June 19
Mid-JUNE (June 29)
U.S. Open coverage
Space and materials deadline: Tuesday, June 23
JULY (July 16)
British Open preview
Illinois Women's Open preview
Illinois Open preview
Space and materials deadline: Wednesday, July 8
Illinois Women's Open coverage
Illinois Open coverage
British Open followup
Western Amateur coverage
Solheim Cup preview
PGA Championship preview
Space and materials deadline: Thursday, Aug. 6
SEPTEMBER (Sept. 2)
PGA Championship coverage
Solheim Cup coverage
BMW Championship preview
Space and materials deadline: Wednesday, August 26
FedEx Cup coverage
Space and materials deadline: Friday, September 14
OCTOBER: (Oct. 12)
Space and materials deadline: Monday, October 5
NOVEMBER: Winter issue
(Nov. 23)
Space and materials deadline: Monday, November 16
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