media kit 2014 - Ceremony Magazine

MEDIA KIT 2014
Celebrating 10 years of publishing California’s finest wedding magazines.
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MEDIA KIT 2014
Welcome to our family
Some people say that you can choose your friends, but you
can’t choose your family. At Ceremony, we beg to differ.
Just ask our advertisers. The number one comment we
hear from our new advertisers is that they are excited to be
a part of the Ceremony family. And for our “older” family
members, their loyalty speaks for itself. They remain in our
family year after year because they know and trust that
the quality, the standards, the credibility and moreover the
relationships developed are top-notch.
When you choose Ceremony Magazine to market and
showcase your business, you become more than just an
advertiser; you become part of our family. Welcome.
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MEDIA KIT 2014
Current Family Members 5-9 Years
Square Root
Jim Kennedy Photographers
Nisie’s Enchanted Florist
Bloomingdale’s
Kathy Wright and Co.
Barnet Photography
Flowers by Cina
French Buckets
Classic Limos
Frank Salas
The Balboa Bay Resort
Coto de Caza Golf Club
The Richard Nixon Library
Tustin Ranch Golf Club
Brownstone Place
Luna Gardens
Evoke Photography
Pacific Coast Bar & Beverage
CBS Weddings
Victoria Wedding & Events
Ambiance Designs
Seaside Papery
Wildflower Linen
Paul Barnett Photographics
True Photography Weddings
Grand Tradition Estate
Pala Mesa Golf Resort
Rancho Las Lomas
Taylor Films
New York Food Company
Chic Productions
Kevin Covey Wedding & Event Coordination
Kimberly Bradford Event Planning & Design
Bella Vita Events
Tangé Design
Lake Forest Limos
Glow Concepts
Marianne Lozano Photography
24 Carrots Catering & Events
Jenny B. Floral Design
Margaret’s Cleaners
Petalos di Pauli
The Waterfront Beach Resort: A Hilton Hotel
Ponte Winery
Adrianne Smith Floral Design
Embellishmint Floral & Event Design Studio
Jennifer Dery Photography
Callaway Vineyard & Winery
The Dana on Mission Bay
Omni Hotels & Resorts
La Venta
Verandas
Four Seasons Resort Maui
Aquarium of the Pacific
Paper Patch Creations
Caroline Tran Photography
Duke Photography
Studio EMP
LA Wedding Sitter
Electra Cruises
Taglyan Complex
A Signature Wedding
Maria Lindsay Weddings
Aliso Viejo Conference Center
Jay’s Catering
Briarmist Cakes
La Dolce Idea
The White Flower
Laura Hooper Calligraphy
J. Grace Designs
2 Rings & A Dress Photographers
The Boudoir Divas
Orfila Vineyards & Winery
Skybox Event Productions
Current Family Members 2-4 Years
A Good Affair
Adorations Botanical Artistry
Amy Burke Designs
Andy Seo Photography
Aquafuzion
Bianca Weddings
Blu Bungalow
Blush Botanicals
Brett Hickman Photographer
Carmel Mountain Ranch
Casa de la Vista
Chalk Hill Winery
Christopher Todd Studios
Concepts Event Design
Continental Catering
Dapper Images
De Luxe Weddings & Events
Emily Smiley Fine Weddings
Every Elegant Detail
Fleurs de France
Flower Fusion
Found Vintage Rentals
Gini Garner Events
Gundlach Bundschu Winery
Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort
Hotel Laguna
Huckleberry Karen Designs
Ingela Floral Design
Inviting Occasion
Jay Hsiang
Jill Johnson Photography
John Griffin Photography
Kenwood Inn & Spa
La Luz Events
Lisa Farrer Weddings
Lisa Kahn Events
Lounge Appeal
Love Art Photography
Lovella Bridal
Luxury Estate Weddings & Events
Mina Flower Design
Misti Layne
Nicole Miller
NRG Music & Productions
Nordstrom Wedding Suite
Omni San Francisco
Orange Photography
Pam Scott Photo
Park Hyatt Aviara
Pavilion by the Bay
PJT Enterprises
Sam Lim Studios
Serra Plaza
Shadowridge Country Club
Studio Be
Summit House
Sweet Art
Talega Golf Club
The Beachcomber CafÇ
The Crosby at Rancho Santa Fe
The Crossings at Carlsbad
The Flower House
The Ritz Carlton San Francisco
The US Grant
Very Merry Events
W Hotel San Diego
White Lotus Productions
White Orchid Productions
White Sakuras
Wine Valley Catering
International Luxury Family Members
Four Seasons Resorts
Montage Resorts
Park Hyatt Resorts
Ritz Carlton Hotels
Omni Hotels
Bloomingdale’s
Nordstrom
St. Regis Resorts
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MEDIA KIT 2014
Ceremony Resume
2004 to 2013
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9000 Luxury magazine pages published
900 Real weddings of distinction featured
500 Stunning tabletop photo shoots produced
250 Elite wedding vendors marketed each year
26 Annual niche wedding magazines published
9 Years of pure wedding ingenuity showcased
4 of California’s most populated and prestigious areas effectively
targeted
• 3 Beautifully integrated web-based marketing platforms used:
website, blog and social media
• 2 Proven magazine mediums, print and digital, efficiently
cultivated and distributed
• The world’s one and only coffee table wedding magazine
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MEDIA KIT 2014
DISTRIBUTION – PRINT
Ceremony publishes four separate and completely unique California wedding magazines. Each magazine is
published annually and re-introduced with a new cover on a bi-monthly basis. The inside contents of each remain
the same throughout the year, giving each Ceremony title a non-duplicated reach.
Magazine TitleCirculation
Ceremony Los Angeles
25,000
Ceremony Orange County
25,000
Ceremony San Diego
25,000
Ceremony San Francisco
25,000
Distribution Locations
PaidComplimentary
Bookstores
Bridal Shows
Supermarkets
Industry Events
Pharmacies
Wedding Venues
Shopping Centers
Wedding Coordinators
Newsstands
Wedding Vendors
Online Merchants
Bridal Registries
Subscriptions
Bridal Salons
Boutique Stores
Sponsored Events
Distribution Partners
Some of Ceremony’s select distribution partners include
Barnes & Noble
Target
Waldenbooks
Bloomingdale’s
Albertsons
Ralphs
CVS
Walgreens
Wal-Mart
DISTRIBUTION – DIGITAL
Ceremony publishes all of its issues in a state-of-the-art digital magazine format that is quick and easy to use on all
digital platforms: PC | Mac | iPhone | Android | iPad | Tablet Device | Smartphone
CEREMONY MEDIA
Ceremony Magazine Orange County – Print Edition
Ceremony Magazine Orange County – Digital Edition
Ceremony Magazine Los Angeles – Print Edition
Ceremony Magazine Los Angeles – Digital Edition
Ceremony Magazine San Diego – Print Edition
Ceremony Magazine San Diego – Digital Edition
Ceremony Magazine San Francisco – Print Edition
Ceremony Magazine San Francisco – Digital Edition
CeremonyMagazine.com – Website
CeremonyBlog.com – Blog
Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram – Social Networking
Vendor e-Newsletters – Vendor Networking
Bride e-Blasts – Direct Marketing
Sweepstakes – Promotions
Ceremony Events – Vendor Networking
Mobile Magazines – Mobile Marketing
MEDIA KIT 2014
ADVERTISING – PHOTOGRAPHERS
What is Included - Print
Ad in Ceremony Magazine
• Full Page or Two Page Spread
• Four-Color
• 12 Months beginning January
• Choice of magazine title: Ceremony Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego or San Francisco
Headshot and bio in the Great List of Photographers, appearing within the first section of the magazine
Branding badge with logo and contact information in the Great List of Advertisers resource list in the back pages
Featured Wedding in Weddings of Distinction Section
• Advertising photographer must submit minimum three weddings from which Ceremony editors will choose one
that is most fitting for the magazine
• Wedding images and submission form must be submitted no later than October 1st
Photo Shoot Opportunities
• Photographer should inquire if interested in shooting for Ceremony Magazine editorial
• Shoots are non-paid, but photographer will receive credit with business name and web address and link
• Opportunities are limited as photo shoots take place throughout the year and are completed by October
Cover Consideration
• Only images from Ceremony’s Great List of Photographers are considered for each of its magazine’s six covers
• Cover images are not guaranteed
Upgraded Editorial Credit Listings
• Upgraded featured vendor listing with web address within applicable featured weddings
• Upgraded photo credit listings with web address within applicable photo shoot editorial
What is Included – Web
Digital Magazines
• All above inclusions are duplicated in the digital magazines with hotlinks to advertiser’s website from all URL
listings
• Only Ceremony Magazine advertisers receive URL listings and hotlinks
Ad on CeremonyMagazine.com
• Includes Company Name, About, Contact Info and Links, Web and Social Media Links, Images
• CeremonyMagazine.com is reserved exclusively for Ceremony Magazine advertisers; it is not sold separately to
or diluted down with non-print advertisers
MEDIA KIT 2014
AD RATES & TERMS
Annual Rates Per Market
$4500 Full Page
$7200 Two Page Spread
$2700 Half Page (Available only in select categories)
Premium Position
+10% Specific Placement | Charge is in addition to rate above
$8400 Inside Front Cover - Two Page Spread
$5400 Inside Front Cover - Full Page
$5400 Page 1 - Full Page
$5100 Back Inside Cover - Full Page
Rates are per market: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego or San Francisco
Multi-market discounted rates are available
All rates are net
Payment Terms
25% Payment due with contract; balance due November 1st
Custom payment terms available upon approval
Deadlines
Wedding Submission Deadline
Editorial Submission Deadline
Photo Shoot Deadline
Advertising Deadline
Magazine Release Date October 15th
October 15th
October 15th
November 1st
January 21st
* Deadlines may be extended upon request, at Ceremony’s discretion
CREATIVE SERVICES
Ceremony Created Ads
Ad Production $300
Advertiser must submit all elements needed to create ad: logo in vector format (.eps or .ai), high-res photos, text,
and applicable graphics and fonts
Image manipulation, logo creation or purchased fonts or graphics will be charged minimum $35
Advertiser Submitted Ads
All ads submitted and created incorrectly by advertiser will be charged $35 per subsequent submission
Any necessary changes made by Ceremony to an advertiser submitted ad will be charged minimum $50
Above rates may be higher if ad is submitted after the deadline
MEDIA KIT 2013
AD SPECIFICATIONS
TRIM SIZE
FULL-PAGE,
WITH 1/4” BLEED
FULL-PAGE,
NO BLEED
HALF-PAGE
Actual size of
Ceremony Magazine:
71/2”W x 9”H
Submit your ad at 8”W x 91/2”H It
will then will be trimmed down to
71/2”W x 9”H
Submit your ad at
71/2”W x 9”H
Submit your ad at
7”W x 41/4”H
White Border: Ad will appear
with a white border in final
printed magazine
White Border: Ad will appear
with a white border in final
printed magazine
Keep text within crosshatch
area, minimum 1/4” away
from
trim line and 1/2” from gutter
Keep text within crosshatch
area, minimum 1/4” away from
trim line and 1/2” from gutter
graphics area
text area
trim line
No White Border: Submitted
ad will extend beyond the
actual magazine size and will
be trimmed off during printing
and binding
Keep text within crosshatch area,
minimum 1/4” away from
trim line and 1/2” from gutter
2 PAGE SPREAD, WITH 1/4” BLEED
2 PAGE SPREAD, NO BLEED
Submit your ad at 151/2”W x 91/2”H
It will then will be trimmed down to 15”W x 9”H
Submit your ad at 141/2”W x 81/2”H
No White Border: Submitted ad will extend beyond
the actual magazine size and will be trimmed off
during printing and binding
Keep text within crosshatch area, minimum 1/4” away
from trim line and 1/2” from gutter
Alignment of text and/or graphic material across
gutter is not guaranteed
White Border: Ad will appear with a white
border in final printed magazine
Keep text within crosshatch area,
minimum 1/4” away from trim line and
1/2” from gutter
Alignment of text and/or graphic material
across gutter is not guaranteed
MEDIA KIT 2013
AD SPECIFICATIONS
What To Submit
• High-res PDF with all fonts embedded
• All artwork/graphics at 300 ppi
• CMYK US Web Coated SWOP 2
no RGB or custom icc profile
• No spot colors
• No printer marks
• CMYK SWOP certified proof
(Color accuracy is based on a SWOP
certified proof, without which we will use
industry best practices to reproduce ad)
Please Ship Materials To:
Ceremony Magazine
1621 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd. Suite D
San Marcos, CA 92078
T 888.8.CEREMONY (888.823.7366)
F 888.823.7388
www.ceremonymagazine.com
[email protected]
To send ad file via FTP, please email us for login
at [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE
Ceremony strictly prohibits the use of coupons or discounts within advertising content. Sweepstakes, contests, or price-points
within ad content must be pre-approved, in writing, by Publisher. Ceremony requests keeping ad text minimal in order to maintain
the sophisticated quality of the magazine. Publisher reserves the right to reject any advertising which is deemed not in line with
the publication’s high quality standards, even if it has been published before. Ads are published on the representation that the
advertiser is properly authorized to publish the entire contents and subject matter thereof. Ceremony is not responsible for
grammar, content or design errors on submitted finished computer files, but will do our best to catch mistakes. Ceremony uses
the highest quality magazine paper, ink and printing press but regretfully cannot guarantee exact color match. Digital ads are
considered final and may not receive a proof to sign or approve. Publisher will not be liable for failure to print or distribute due to an
Act of God, accident, fire, or any other circumstance beyond the control of the publisher.