2016 media kit - Coast Monthly

2016 media kit
publisher I Leonard Woolsey | [email protected]
editor I Laura Elder | [email protected]
creative I Melissa Rivera | [email protected]
advertising I Debbie Keith | [email protected]
circulation I Yvonne Mascorro | [email protected]
EASY
LIVING,
TEXAS
GULF
STYLE
MONTHLY
December 2015
THE ALLURE
OF THE LURE
PLUS »
TEXAS TACOS
GONE WILD
DeceMber 2015
$4.99
cOASTMONTHLY.cOM
HOLIDAY
HOOCH
A NOD TO
EGGNOG
Seaside
greetings
DREAMING OF AN ISLAND CHRISTMAS
8522 TEICHMAN ROAD, GALVESTON, TX 77554 | 409.683.5200 | WWW.COASTMONTHLY.COM
© 2016 - THE GALVESTON COUNTY DAILY NEWS
HAVE TRAILER,
WILL TRAVEL
WHO WE ARE
6 MILLION
visitors to
Galveston Island
each year
Coast Monthly is the largest lifestyle magazine celebrating the unique and colorful
style of living along the upper Texas Coast. With more than 87,500 readers each
month, Coast Monthly is one of the fastest growing magazines in Texas.
Featuring interesting people, unique places to visit, or a place to find out
where the locals go, it’s easy to see why Coast Monthly is so popular with both
residents and visitors to the area.
Coast Monthly publishes 12 times per year by The Galveston County Daily News
and is distributed to more than 20,000 paying subscribers along with targeted
newsstand sales (new for 2016).
more than
300,000
Serving the fast-growing market of the upper Texas Coast, let Coast Monthly deliver
your message to a highly desirable audience in a stunningly beautiful package.
8522 TEICHMAN ROAD, GALVESTON, TX 77554 | 409.683.5200 | WWW.COASTMONTHLY.COM
residents in our
primary market
CIRCULATION
more than
87,500
†
readers per month
Coast Monthly publishes 12 times per year by The Galveston County Daily News –
each issue telling the compelling stories of people, places and lifestyle interests
along the upper Texas Coast. Living a coastal lifestyle is special and not limited by
your ZIP code. Readers from all around the greater Houston area are discovering
Coast Monthly as a go-to for the best in living along the upper Texas Coast.
DISTRIBUTION:
25,000
copies distributed
Home Delivery
Subscribers
Newsstands
Select Locations
KEY POINTS OF DISTRIBUTION:
Galveston Island, League City, Kemah,
South Shore, Texas City, Webster,
Santa Fe, Friendswood, Clear Lake,
Bolivar Peninsula and select Houston
communities
SUBSCRIPTION RATE:
$24 per year (12 issues)
† 3.5 readers per copy
8522 TEICHMAN ROAD, GALVESTON, TX 77554 | 409.683.5200 | WWW.COASTMONTHLY.COM
favorite
features
EDITORIAL
The Galley: Food stylist Alicia Cahill
serves up delicious recipes
Table Surfing: A tasty feature on
some of the best dives and fine dining
establishments on the upper Texas Coast
Wild Life: Cook-off champion
William “Wild Bill” Powell shows us
how to prepare fish and wild game
Down the Hatch: Faithful imbiber
Mark G Hanna takes his best shot
at the booze scene
Every issue of Coast Monthly celebrates the unique lifestyle found only along the
upper Texas Coast. Each month you’ll find a stable of talented and committed
writers, photographers and designers working constantly to tell the great stories
about the nautical culture, tasty food, beautiful art and good music along the
upper Texas Coast. Additionally, you’ll meet a never-ending parade of interesting
and colorful people who love the coastal lifestyle so much they just might have
saltwater running through their veins.
Closet Confidential: A peek into the
closets of some of the most fashionable
people on the upper Texas Coast
Hang Ten: 10 questions for an intriguing
resident of the upper Texas Coast
Seaside Samaritans: A chat with
locals who are making a difference
in ways big and small
Save the Date: A monthly event listing
to keep your calendar booked
HERE’S A SNEAK PEEK AT
WHAT’S COMING IN 2016:
Party Pics: Who made the party scene
January — 25 Things We
Love About the Texas Coast
Nice Rides: Hitch a ride with
classic car lover Michael A. Smith
February — Some Like It Hot
(coffee, teas, gumbo and more)
Homeport: Beach houses, historic
cottages and sprawling mansions –
we tour them all
March — The Great Outdoors
April — Coastal Cowboys
Counter Culture: Everything and
the kitchen sink
May — Swimsuit Issue
June — Surfer Issue
July — Fourth of July
Beautiful Backyards: We fawn
over fauna and flora
August — Style Issue
September — Food Issue
Stem to Stern: Set sail with
boat enthusiast David Canright
October — Haunted Galveston
November — Hunting Issue
December — Coastal Christmas
Editorial subject to change
Shutterbugs: Readers share
their coastal photos
8522 TEICHMAN ROAD, GALVESTON, TX 77554 | 409.683.5200 | WWW.COASTMONTHLY.COM
ADVERTISE
Spread
open
12 x
6x
3x
$2,750
$1,375
$1,650
$1,925
Non-Bleed 17 x 9.875
Bleed 18.5 x 11.375 | Live Area 17.5 x 10.375 | Trim 18 x 10.875
Full Page
open
12 x
6x
3x
$1,650
$825
$990
$1,200
Non-Bleed 8 x 9.875
Bleed 9.5 x 11.375 | Live Area 8.5 x 10.375 | Trim 9 x 10.875
Half Page
open
12 x
6x
3x
$1,000
$500
$650
$750
full page
as low as
$825
Non-Bleed Vertical 3.833 x 9.875 | Horizontal 8 x 4.77
†
per issue
Two Thirds Page
open
12 x
6x
3x
$1,350
$675
$810
$945
Non-Bleed 5.222 x 9.875
One Third Page
open
12 x
6x
3x
$700
$350
$420
$490
Non-Bleed Vertical 2.444 x 9.875 | Square 5.222 x 4.77
Quarter Page
open
12 x
6x
3x
$600
$300
$385
$440
Non-Bleed 3.833 x 4.77
Sixth Page
open
12 x
6x
3x
$350
$175
$225
$275
Non-Bleed 2.444 x 4.77
full page
as low as
Premium Positions Back cover add 25% | Inside Back Cover add 20% | Inside Front Cover add 20%
Live Area: The area on a
page where you can safely
place text or other important
information.
Bleed: Extra image that extends beyond the edge of the
page. When trimmed, this ensures the ad will not have a
white line down the edge due to cutting variation during
printing.
All measurements are in inches.
Bleed information applies
to full-page ads only.
Trim: The edge of the printed page after the bleed has
been cut off.
1¢
†
per reader
† 12 x annual agreement with Coast Monthly
8522 TEICHMAN ROAD, GALVESTON, TX 77554 | 409.683.5200 | WWW.COASTMONTHLY.COM
ADVERTISING
AGREEMENT
2016
Advertiser
Agency (if any)
Contact Person
Contact Person
Phone
Phone
Email
Email
Address
Address
City
State
ZIP
City
State
ZIP
ADVERTISING SPACE RESERVATION
Frequency
12 x
6x
Start Date
End Date
Price Per Issue
3x

Full Page




Half Page




Two Thirds Page




One Third Page




Quarter Page




Sixth Page



GENERAL POLICY
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
All advertising is subject to Coast Monthly approval. Coast Monthly
reserves the right to reject advertising that is not in keeping with the
publication’s standards.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Issue
Space & Copy Deadline
Distribution
January
Dec. 1, 2015
Dec. 27, 2015
February
Jan. 12, 2016
Jan. 31, 2016
This agreement is binding. In the event of non-compliance, Coast Monthly
reserves the right to re-charge all advertising at earned rates as per its
published rate.
March
Feb. 8, 2016
Feb. 28, 2016
April
March 7, 2016
March 27, 2016
All advertising must be paid in advance of publication date deadline unless
credit has been established. Coast Monthly terms of payment are within
20 days for credit, and that all regular credit policies apply.
May
April 4, 2016
April 24, 2016
June
May 9, 2016
May 29, 2016
July
June 6, 2016
June 26, 2016
August
July 11, 2016
July 31, 2016
September
Aug. 8, 2016
Aug. 28, 2016
October
Sept. 5, 2016
Sept. 25, 2016
November
Oct. 5, 2016
Oct. 30, 2016
December
Oct. 26, 2016
Nov. 27, 2016
I have read the advertising contract, and agree to the terms and
conditions set forth on this page and in the current rate card.
Signature
Name Printed
Date
FOR COAST MONTHLY USE ONLY
Account Executive
Date
WE WANT YOUR AD TO PRINT CORRECTLY
Late ads with problems or last-minute changes increase the chance of
print error. Please make every effort to deliver your materials on time.
8522 TEICHMAN ROAD, GALVESTON, TX 77554 | 409.683.5200 | WWW.COASTMONTHLY.COM
© 2016 - THE GALVESTON COUNTY DAILY NEWS
Ad Size