RTC Corporate 2013 Media Kit

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“nothing happens until somebody sells it”
The RTC Group, with our first show “The Do’s and Don’ts of the VMEbus”
in 1987, set our corporate mission to provide industry vendors with low-cost,
high-impact sales leads. Over the years we’ve evolved to include branding,
market analysis, lead generation, direct marketing and sales support.
The philosophy of that first show and every subsequent marketing vehicle has
been to bring together leading technology providers with potential customers
in manageable, meaningful and effective ways. The RTC Group principles are
unique, and they work.
CONTENTS
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RTECC.................................................................................. 19
RTC magazine....................................................................... 27
MEDS................................................................................... 37
COTS Journal....................................................................... 45
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CHARTING A COURSE IN 2013
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FROM THE CEO
Marketing Professional,
This year we took a different tack to our media kits: a direction that reflects my position that 2013 will
be a year of “all hands on deck.” In previous years, I spoke about survival as we endured a tough economy,
but I have a sense that we can no longer be satisfied with “battening down the hatches.” It is now time to
rally all hands for a return to growth and profitability.
The armada of products offered by the RTC Group is conveyed in this way to let you know that although
you may just participate in one or two activities, the fleet is behind our efforts. In 2012 we set forth with
a number of new projects that included a new journal, a new event and a new web activity. Intelligent
Systems Source is one I am particularly proud of, as it provides the engineering community a tool unparalleled in the market.
As you review the challenges facing your company in 2013, you will be faced with a wide array of marketing vehicles. Some will claim that you can create communities; some will suggest that everyone in the
industry is viewing your products; and yet others will give you the privilege of betting against your competition, all under the guise of driving traffic. But do not let these cloud your view. For the past 26 years I
have pushed the concept that our events must result in a “handshake” lead, and that our publications be a
“must read” for our industry.
So it is with pleasure that I introduce yet another industry first—Intelligent Systems Source (ISS). I
believe that building shareholder equity starts with sales, and this is why ISS is built on the premise that
it must result in sales for our clients. This fully indexed parametric search tool will afford engineers an
opportunity to compare and contrast an array of solutions all on one site. They can read datasheets,
watch video clips, read white papers, and in the end—the best part of all—they can buy the product. You
want to compare the feature sets of all VME boards? You can do it. You want to compare all ARM-based
boards? You can do it. You can view hundreds of solutions, and if one stands out because you saw it in
one of our publications, or spoke to the salesperson at one of our events, so much the better.
So as you look through the following pages, I hope you enjoy the experience and envision how the RTC
Group can aid in growing your company through stronger branding and greater lead generation.
May 2013 be a calm sea and steady wind.
John Reardon, CEO
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WHAT WE DO
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vision is looking ahead
The RTC Group has spent 26 years developing a reputation as the company with its pulse on the
embedded computer market. We are proud to stand as both innovator and torchbearer for marketing
and sales in one of the most technical markets around. We are excited about the next 26 years and the
technology we will help bring to market.
• Respected analysis and coverage of the market
• Experts in audience and lead generation
• Balanced approach to traditional and emerging media
• Product Sales Champion
MARKETING IS WHAT WE DO
publications, events & online activities at the RTC Group
Our mission is not only to help you achieve your marketing goals through our various marketing vehicles,
but also to build a long-term business relationship that will benefit your company for years to come.
With more than 26 years in the industry, the RTC Group is a client-centered company that’s
experienced at producing both industry and custom publications and events, managing your company’s
participation—something so crucial to your company’s success. With a strong portfolio of proven
products, as well as a myriad of services including design, project management, fabrication and rental
services, the RTC Group offers an expert team that promises to develop innovative solutions that
optimize your company’s ability to meet its goals.
When you hire the RTC Group, you can be assured that our seasoned professionals will cater to your
goals using creativity, innovation and professionalism designed to produce revenue for our clients.
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MARKETING CHALLENGE
How can my company stand out in a world of a
seemingly endless number of marketing channels?
RTC Group SOLUTION
There are many marketing options for your increasingly
stretched marketing budget. However, smart marketers
recognize that traditional marketing gives you the voice
to stand out in the crowd. Companies engaging industry
magazines, events and online activities rise above the
hum of diluted marketing channels.
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media mix
PRODUCT
EDUCATION
REACH
FREQUENCY
IMPACT
Print Magazine
High
High
High
High
Moderate
High
E-Newsletter
High
High
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Low
Low
Moderate
Moderate
Low
Webinar
Low
Low
Moderate
Low
Moderate
High
Whitepaper or
Video
Low
Low
Moderate
Low
Moderate
High
Moderate
Low
High
High
High
Moderate
High
Low
Low
Low
High
Moderate
Online
Advertising
Live Event
Direct Email
Marketing
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LEAD
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CHANNEL REACH/FREQUENCY/IMPACT (RFI)
KEY CHANNEL QUALITIES
providing the best media for targeting your audience
REACH
FREQUENCY
IMPACT
110,000+ Qualified Monthly
Users
• 41,000 monthly print
magazines
• 45,000 monthly electronic
editions and electronic gallery
• 24,000 average monthly visitors
to our websites
Monthly Distribution
• Never miss a month in print.
You never have to worry about
our publications missing a
month of technical and market
coverage.
• Monthly electronic newsletters
provide extended coverage
with a monthly frequency that
isn’t overwhelming for digital
subscribers.
• Monthly product gallery
emails reinforce the
importance of products within
the industry. Every month we
are bringing products right to
your prospect’s email inbox.
• Thud Factor—When the
magazine hits the desk you
know it. Maintaining a high
quality image along with firstrate editorial translates into
a high quality image for our
advertisers. Our magazines
have always been published
with the highest quality paper
and ink, as well as maintaining
a high page count.
• Experienced team of
publishing professionals that
ensures your audience is fully
engaged in every issue and not
deluged by bloggers’ opinions.
• Editorial and product coverage
to maximize your exposure,
even more critical during tight
funding and highly focused
product selection times.
Highly Distributed Circulation
• Subscriptions in conjunction
with distribution at 40
RTECC and other industry
events
• Prominent at key military
technology tradeshows
• Online circulation to reach
global audience
• Regular circulation refresh
ensuring a targeted and current
readership
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THE BRANDS
OUR PRODUCTS
the RTC Group offers a variety of products and services to assist in the
sales and marketing efforts of our clients
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The RTC Group produces over 30 industry events annually and publishes three of the most respected publications
in the real-time and embedded computer arena. Our products are focused on specific areas of the computer design
industry, increasing our relevance and making our publications the most read in their respective markets.
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Intelligent systems source
ISS is a parametric search engine that combines side-by-side product
comparisons for embedded engineers seeking off-the-shelf system
modules, SBCs and more. Drawing from collaboration with Hearst
Publications and Embedded Developer, ISS is the ultimate tool for
buyers to purchase products through a recognized distributor or
representative. The easy-to-use site provides an understanding of
technology to its visitors and 75,000 e-newsletter subscribers.
Real-time & embedded computing conference
RTECC is a series of unique, single-day events dedicated to bringing upto-date and in-demand information about the real-time and embedded
computing world to key engineering communities. The events are
produced globally, making it easy to attend for engineers in any region.
RTC MAGAZINE
RTC is the magazine of record for Intelligent Systems. Historically
known as the embedded market, Intelligent Systems have evolved as
the result of a pervasively connected environment linking complex
chips and sophisticated modules to systems and application software.
For 22 years, RTC magazine has been a must read for engineers and
system architects facing the hurdles of today’s systems and their everincreasing complexity as they continue to shape our world.
MEDS
MEDS (Medical Electronic Device Solutions) is a must-read
publication for medical device developers. Our vision is to cooperate
with leading medical device manufacturers and community groups
to educate and promote the best practices to help medical device
manufacturers develop and produce the best medical products. Our
goal is to help facilitate the building of medical ecosystems worldwide.
COTS JOURNAL
COTS Journal is the leading media source covering technology and
products for designing embedded computers and electronics into
military systems. Whether those systems are on the battlefield, in the sky
or on the water, we provide critical information for both benign defense
applications and for the most rugged, mission-critical military platforms.
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intelligentsystemssource.com
BUY IT NOW
GET A QUOTE
MANUFACTURERS
&
DISTRIBUTORS
PARAMETRIC
SEARCH
ENGINE
SIDE-BY-SIDE
COMPARISON
PRODUCT
LISTINGS
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THE HORIZON IS HERE
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INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS
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an intelligent system enables multifaceted data to move across a networked
infrastructure, bridging the devices where valuable data is gathered
from decentralized sources, to back-end systems where that data can be
translated into insights and action for both the enterprise and the end-user
The embedded industry is experiencing a tectonic shift as engineering teams recognize the power of
intelligent systems within every application.
Key Identifiers:
• Connected – Intelligent systems are defined by their interconnectivity and ability to compile and
translate data in secure or cloud computing environements.
• Pervasive – Intelligent systems rely on device density for data collection, analysis and response.
• User Accessible – System data is packaged and presented in actionable ways for users.
Intelligent Systems Source allows engineers to:
• Read articles
• Read whitepapers
• Research products
• Compare products side-by-side
• Read datasheets
• Locate contact information
• View videos
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the horizon is here
OFFERING ASSISTANCE IN THE CONFIGURATION OF INTELLIGENT
SYSTEMS
Intelligent Systems Source is a parametric search engine for design engineers seeking a side-by-side comparison of off-the-shelf system modules and SBCs. Today’s systems combine an array of very complex
modules from multiple manufacturers. To assist in these complex architectures, ISS built a simple tool
that sources products from an array of companies for side-by-side comparison. Drawing from its success
in the silicon market, ISS utilizes a parametric search tool that combines an ease of use and an understanding of the technology for an elegant solution to system design.
Who is behind ISS?
ISS is a joint marketing venture between Embedded Developer, LLC (a joint venture of Convergence
Promotions LLC and Hearst Electronics Group) and the RTC Group, Inc. The companies were drawn
together to combine their individual strengths for the benefit of the entire industrial computer market. This strategic agreement combines an unparalleled size and ability for your benefit. Each of these
companies has pledged their full resources to affirm the greatest potential for creating demand for your
products and services.
THE INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS SOURCE USERS
In today’s market, more and more applications are delayed by the inability to locate the exact solution
required. Systems engineers find themselves either combing through corporate site after corporate site to
locate a specific need, or become resigned to the fact that a custom solution may be required. ISS brings
confidence to decision making by indexing a compendium of solutions through an advanced search tool
with the most nuanced features of importance.
The demographic goal of ISS is to mirror those of RTC magazine and the Real-Time & Embedded
Computing Conference (RTECC). These two products have maintained their position as leaders in the
market for over two decades.
MANUFACTURERS
ISS
PARAMETRIC
SEARCH
PRODUCT
PURCHASE
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MARKETING CHALLENGE
Why are events a unique and vital part of any marketing media mix?
RTC GROUP SOLUTION
With more and more barriers to personal sales connections, events offer a unique opportunity to
meet face-to-face with clients and prospects. These meetings are the perfect chance to make a lasting
impression with buyers and decision makers, as well as hold their attention for a relatively long
period of time, allowing you to expound upon your company’s key features and products.
ISS
RTECC, the Real-Time and Embedded Computing
Conference, presented by Intelligent Systems Source,
is an event series of single-day shows focused on
helping embedded engineers and marketers connect
face-to-face. Attendees connect with our industryleading vendors and distributors showcasing the latest
technologies and products in the field, while also taking
advantage of technical seminars, workshops and
keynote presentations.
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REAL-TIME & EMBEDDED
COMPUTING CONFERENCE
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EVENTS WORK
Why do RTECC events work?
we are the original social network
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The RTC Group is the only event production company in the computer OEM marketplace to provide lowcost, high-quality, handshake-level leads to industry leading vendors in every major regional market around the
world. The regional nature of our shows put vendors’ regional sales forces directly in front of serious prospects.
Time is Precious
Sales Happen with Sales Teams
A one-day local event featuring informative
technical seminars & exhibition, free attendee
registration and catered lunch satisfies the busy
schedules of engineering teams.
The significance of sales teams maintaining strong
face-to-face account management grows more
important as “ATM” style relationships are the
norm. Even as buy-now capabilities are available,
customer confidence comes from person-toperson interaction.
Collaborative Ecosystems
are Stronger
Our marketing centers on a cooperation with
participating vendors and is aimed at a welldefined community of potential buyers.
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Our show formula is simple and effective:
The result is an event where vendors can meet,
listen and present new technology in an intimate
setting, with definable results and little expense.
who attends rtecc events?
leaders or decision makers
within their companies
represent every major segment of embedded computing
24%
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MANAGEMENT
7%
ENGINEERING
MANAGEMENT
DESIGN TEAM
28%
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16%
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MARKETING CHALLENGE
Engineers are getting information online and from our
company website. What do events provide that the web
does not?
RTC Group SOLUTION
Facetime. This is the essential connection for your
sales team to create a continuous stream, keeping your
pipeline filled. Top designers, managers and engineers
gather at RTECC for your sales team to efficiently
engage, demonstrate and sell. This affords personal
interaction to correctly gauge quality sales leads and gain
honest feedback.
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generating sales in each of these cities
January
Santa Clara, CA
February
Atlanta, GA
Huntsville, AL
March
Orlando, FL
Dallas, TX
Austin, TX
April
Washington, D.C.
Hanover, MD
May
Nashua, NH
Boston, MA
June
Denver, CO
Salt Lake City, UT
September
Minneapolis, MN
Chicago, IL
Detroit, MI
Toronto, ON
October
San Diego, CA
Orange County, CA
Los Angeles, CA
November
Seattle, WA
Portland, OR
December
Tucson, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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RTECC shows evolve and embrace the new year; each event will focus on a hot topics track, panel
discussion and/or keynote with selected topics. Application topics include: digital signage, M2M,
industrial applications, intelligent consumer devices, simulation/graphics, point of sale/retail,
infotainment, military unmanned systems, command and control systems, network-centric systems,
medical and transportation. Technologies include: FPGAs, GPGPUs, box-level systems, safety-critical
and security software, slot-card SBCs and I/O boards, rugged storage systems, universal connectivity and
more.
2013 Summer Tour
Exclusives
RTECC will visit select
locations starting in the summer
targeting areas such as Edwards
Air Force Base, Naval Air
Weapons China Lake, Naval
Air Station Point Mugu and
Vandenberg Air Force Base, with
an exclusive group of exhibiting
vendors. Space is limited;
contact the RTECC Event sales
manager for details.
Hot Topics Track –
RTECC Spotlight
Each event will showcase a
specialty session track limited to
four sessions in each city (five in
Santa Clara and Boston).
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sponsorships
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create your impression
Participation options at an RTECC event vary with different levels. Each exhibit offering is designed as a
table-top display for an easy comparison of products and vendors and lends itself to a fast set-up and teardown. On-site vendor sales teams or reps can also effectively leverage the day before and after an event
by making appointments with customers and prospects in the area. At each level, the value of RTECC is
created with personal, live meetings building sales and customer relationships.
SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS
Platinum Level (1 available)
Three reserved exhibit tables by the entrance of the ballroom, a fullday breakout session room with A/V equipment, 90-day banner ad
on rtecc.com and featured at the highest level in all marketing and
promotions.
Diamond Level (3 available)
Two reserved exhibit tables, a half-day breakout session room with
A/V equipment, 30-day banner ad on rtecc.com and featured at the
second tier level in all marketing and promotions.
Gold Level (4 available)
Two reserved exhibit tables, a 45-minute breakout session with A/V
equipment and featured at the third tier level in all promotions.
Silver Level
One exhibit table, a 45-minute breakout session with A/V
equipment and featured on the web and in selected promotions.
Exhibits Only
One exhibit table and listed on the website and selected promotions.
Lunch or Coffee Sponsorship
Signage on-site, plus marketing and promotion.
A list of sales leads generated are provided within 7 days after the
conclusion of an event. Customized sponsor packages are also
available. Contact the RTECC event sales manager for details.
Spotlight Your
Product on the web
Make a bold impact at rtecc.
com! Get posted on-line and
benefit from the over 35,000
annual visitors, which is in
addition to the post-event
contacts who will be directed
to rtecc.com after every one of
the events. Whitepaper, prerecorded webinar, technical
presentation and product
announcement postings are all
available.
RTECC Source Book
– More Exposure
An additional targeted resource
for more product exposure
at our events, the RTECC
Source Book is a hard copy
take-away distributed to all
RTECC attendees, i.e. 8,000
annual turnout, in addition
to over 3,000 more at other
industry events around the
world. Advertising options are
available in a variety of sizes.
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RTC magazine is the first place engineers turn for
in-depth coverage of the latest developments in the
embedded industry as it grows and develops toward the
world of intelligent systems.
BROAD
EMBEDDED
MARKET
COVERAGE
PROJECT MANAGERS
EMBEDDED
PRODUCT
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
DIVERSE
TECH
SILICON TO
SYSTEM
DESIGN
&
DESIGN ENGINEERS
HARDWARE & SOFTWARE
ENGINEERS
TECHNOLOGY
REVIEW
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THE MAGAZINE OF RECORD
FOR THE EMBEDDED
COMPUTING INDUSTRY
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THE EMBEDDED AND REAL-TIME
MARKETPLACE—GROWING TOWARD
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The world is now full of billions of connected intelligent devices that often operate autonomously but
shape the everyday world we live in, which is increasingly more apparent to us via a phenomenon of
ubiquitous smartphones and tablet PCs. The silicon world chases smaller, faster, computationally more
powerful and yet less power-consuming devices. Ever more intelligence is being packed into ever more
and ever smaller devices. All of these devices, many of which were previously isolated, are now connected
via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ZigBee, 4G and more wireless connectivity and ultimately to the Internet and the
Cloud. This surge in connectivity, intelligence and vast amounts of data has led to the emergence of Intelligent Systems, which will increasingly permeate our lives.
These things are all contributions of the readers of RTC magazine. These are the engineers, product developers,
project team leaders, hardware and software architects, testers and executives who understand the underlying
technology and how to transform it into the products and applications that shape our smarter, more connected world. They come to RTC to find and share insights on the latest technological developments and the
techniques for applying them in manufacturing, medicine, communications, transportation, digital signage,
building management, and the expansion and renewal of our national infrastructure through efforts such as
the development of the Smart Grid, machine-to-machine intelligence and the Internet of things.
RTC stands ready with its experienced editorial staff to bring the latest developments and in-depth
analysis to help select and apply the means to create the products that will continue to make our world
smarter, more connected, and a better place to live.
EDITORIAL STAFF
bringing expertise
TOM WILLIAMS
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Tom Williams came to RTC
magazine with more than 20
years of industry knowledge,
and his specialties include
embedded software technology,
processor architectures and standard
board-level technology. Before joining RTC,
Tom was the editor-in-chief at Embedded Systems
Development. He has also previously worked on
several other successful publications, including
InfoWorld, Dr. Dobbs Journal, ED, CD and ESD.
SANDRA SILLION
MANAGING EDITOR
Sandra Sillion oversees
all of the RTC Group’s
publications, working to
ensure the highest quality
of editorial is continually
delivered alongside highly soughtafter advertising positions to our growing
circulation. She has 18 years of comprehensive
experience in marketing, project management
and customer relations.
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EDITORIAL
EDITORIAL SECTIONS
TECHNOLOGY IN CONTEXT
This section follows developments in the
technology underlying the development of
embedded systems. It includes the latest advances
in processors, form factors, programmable logic
devices and standards. It also covers approaches
like fault tolerance, system management
techniques, hot-swap and thermal management,
high availability and safety-critical concerns.
Technology in Context focuses on the
foundations upon which embedded systems are
built.
TECHNOLOGY CONNECTED
Today, most embedded devices are connected
via a serial link or network to other embedded
devices, supervisory systems and ultimately to the
Internet. The newer, faster serial interconnect
technologies like PCI Express, USB and RapidIO,
as well as variations on industrial Ethernet, also
interface with legacy technologies such as CAN
and ProfiBus, serial interconnects and a host
of wireless technologies. These include 802.11,
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and a variety of wireless sensor
network technologies. These myriad technologies
and protocols eventually flow into Ethernet and
the Internet, and the Technology Connected
section keeps our readers informed on the latest
developments in connectivity in the embedded
world.
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what our readers are admiring in RTC magazine
TECHNOLOGY IN SYSTEMS
Putting together the three major components
of any computer-based system—CPU, software
and I/O—is often challenging, especially since
the I/O and the software must be specifically
tailored to the application and processor. There
are also often other components such as a storage
subsystem and a display. This activity requires the
developer to evaluate and select the components,
integrating them electrically and mechanically,
and developing and optimizing the application
code. This section will look at the issues,
techniques and the tools for system development
and integration.
TECHNOLOGY development
Embedded systems are developed on a wide
range of hardware platforms using perhaps
even a broader selection of development tools,
techniques and software. Despite that, many
of the design compoents, tools and techniques
have similarities that developers learn, share and
reuse. Many of these newer tools and approaches
have been developed to keep up with continuing
advances in processors, FPGAs and SoCs.
This section covers the design challenges that
developers face and the ways they approach them
using operating systems, development and analysis
tools, middleware and programming languages.
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EDITORIAL CALENDAR
TECHNOLOGY IN
CONTEXT
TECHNOLOGY
CONNECTED
January
Small Form Factor SBCs: EBX,
ITX, ETX, etc.
Monitoring Networks for Security
and Performance
February
System on Chip: Treading the Path
between FPGA and ASIC
USB 3.0 Screams into System
Connect
March
Stackable Modules and the World of
PC/104
Wireless Sensor Networks—Big
Data with Minimum Power
April
Atom vs. Core Processors: What
Works Where?
Mobile User Apps and Interfaces for
Embedded Systems
May
COM for Rugged Environments
PCI Express in Its 3rd Generation
June
High-Speed Connectivity for
Dynamic Communications
Remote Maintenance, Management
and Upgrade
July
Devices Integrate CPUs with FPGAs
Optical Interconnects: The Long and
Short of It
ARM-Based Modules Combine
Specialization with Compatibility
Connecting through the Cloud—
Smart Devices Span the World
Hybrid CPUs—Variants and
Advantages
Communication and Security for the
Smart Grid
Mezzanine Boards Offer Power and
I/O Choices
Wireless Connectivity for Mobile
Devices
November
Small Panel Display Technology:
Having the Touch
Ethernet Keeps Ramping Up the
Speed
December
Advances in CompactPCI
Advances in Field Buses and
Industrial Networks
August
September
October
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BYOD: Smartphones and Tablets as
User Interfaces for Embedded
Homing in on Performance: Tools
and Techniques
ARM Module Showcase
MicroTCA Showcase
M2M Systems: How Much
Autonomy?
Linux and Android: Sorting Out the
Roles
FPGA Board Showcase
USB Showcase
High-End Graphics Open Doors for
Small Devices
Sensors in Intelligent Applications
Atom-Based Modules Showcase
Wi-Fi Module Showcase
Windows Embedded: Building
Intelligent Systems
Development Tools for ARM
PC/104, PC/104 Express and ISM
Showcase
Data Acquisition with Small
Modules
Wringing Performance out of
Multicore
Solid-State Drives Showcase
Industrial Box PC Showcase
Digital Signage Serves Up
Customers with Data
C and Its Offspring—OpenCL and
OpenGL
Multicore Board Showcase
Multicore Development Tools
Showcase
Systems for Fleet Management and
Transportation
RTOSs and Secure Systems—with a
Look at Windows 8
USB Module Showcase
Data Acquisition Showcase
Getting the Heat out of Ever Smaller
Systems
Development Tools for FPGAs
3U CompactPCI Showcase
FPGA Showcase
Managing the Internet of Things
Hypervisors and Virtualization for
Multicore
Rugged SBC Showcase
Real-Time Development Tools
Showcase
Energy Harvesting for Building
Management
Developing for Low-Power Systems
Intel Core-Based Module Showcase
Remote Management via the Web—
Embedded Pages or the Cloud?
Developing Code for Hybrid
Architectures
COM Express Showcase
Carrier Board Design Showcase
Customizing I/O—Different CPUs,
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Standards Update
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circulation
DEMOGRAPHICS
these people pick up every issue, 12 times a year
RTC has mastered circulation in the embedded industry. Through our regional events, participation
with industry exhibitions and continual circulation development, we have created the most focused and
unique circulation in the industry.
18,000 PRINT
19,000 DIGITAL
RTC’s readers are the most active participants in the industry: 82% of the magazine’s subscribers have
attended an embedded industry conference or exhibition within the last 12 months. Over and over
again, vendors come to RTC magazine for assistance in promoting their activities through our dedicated
circulation. It is second to none, and we are proud of that fact.
READERS’ END USE FUNCTION
OTHER
3%
TEST &
MEASUREMENT
12%
COMMUNICATIONS
11%
SECURITY
AUTOMATION &
CONTROL
12%
26%
TRANSPORTATION
15%
MILITARY
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ENGINEERING MGR./TEAM LEADER
34%
HARDWARE DEVELOPER/ENGINEER
SOFTWARE ARCHITECT/DEVELOPER
MEDS
19%
COTS JOURNAL
CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER/
EXECUTIVE MGT.
29%
MARKETING/BUSINESS
4%
DEVELOPMENT
areas of engineering development
30%
CONNECTIVITY
28%
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
SIGNAL PROCESSING
14%
SAFETY/SECURITY
16%
36%
HARDWARE DEFINITION
SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE
SYSTEM INTEGRATION
31%
48%
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how prepared are you to capture the explosive medical electronics market?
MEDS is focused on educating designing engineers, developers and technical
project managers of medical electronic devices (FDA class II & III). We bring
the community together to create a dialogue of what’s going on in design,
regulation and development of these devices. Makers of these devices (OEMs)
are looking for silicon, firmware, embedded modules, equipment and software
tools to help them with their design.
SUPPLIERS
END
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MEDS
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MEDS
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WHAT IS MEDS?
COTS JOURNAL
the strategy
Founded on an audience built over the last twenty-five years in the embedded computing and electronic
design industries, MEDS serves tens of thousands of engineers. They develop software, hardware and
firmware, in silicon companies, device OEMs, compliance agencies, testing agencies and consulting
firms. Built from the subscriber lists of industry-leading, embedded publication RTC magazine, MEDS
delivers practical and application-oriented articles to electronic engineers, designers and managers active
in the medical device embedded and OEM community. New contacts are constantly being established
through other RTC Group publication lists and the Real-Time and Embedded Computing Conference
(RTECC), including MEDS tradeshow events.
MEDS reaches out to medical electronics-related consortia—such as Continua Health Alliance, West
Health Institute, American Advancement for Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), Medical Device Plugand-Play (MD PnP), Medical Device Innovation, Safety and Security Consortium (MDISS) and more—
bringing the real-world medical electronic information to the audience. Additionally, MEDS connects
with the FDA and other leading safety agencies, such as Intertek, UL, CSA and IEC, to help developers
understand the latest safety and compliance requirements.
THE AUDIENCE
MEDS Reaches
• Software, hardware and systems engineers
• Medical device developers
• Medical device project and product managers
• OEM system integrators
• QA, test, regulatory compliance, validation and reliability engineers/managers
MEDS Magazine Distribution
• 18,000 print subscribers quarterly, a special medical-heavy distribution list
• 12,000—and growing—e-subscribers monthly
The companies involved in the MEDS ecosystem include:
Abbott
Cardinal Health
Covidien
Johnson & Johnson
Siemens
Alcon Labs
CareFusion
Edwards Lifesciences
Medtronics
St. Jude Medical
Boston Scientific
Continua Health Alliance
GE Healthcare
Philips Healthcare
Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
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FOCUS
MEDS magazine will be published four times a
year, with additional bonus distributions. The
digital version will also be available soon after
the print version is published. Additionally, the
online version of MEDS is updated monthly with
other unique content, such as MEDS white paper
postings and interviews of thought leaders in
the field. A monthly MEDS e-Newsletter is also
sent to all opt-in subscribers, featuring the latest
updates and editorial.
solutions guide
MEDS will publish a Medical Electronic Device
Solutions Guide to help developers keep critical
information on hand. This guide will serve
as a road map for developers to find the right
solutions, whether it is silicon, software, safety
compliance, a security concern, which consortium
to join, or trends of the market. Don’t miss this
great guide, available in the summer of 2013.
winter – Volume 1
Innovation Highlights
Safety and Security
• Smoothing FDA Clearance
Telemedicine
• Wireless Networking in Hospitals
Device Design Technology
• Compact Intelligent User Interface
Technology
COTS JOURNAL
MEDS highlights the pulses of the medical device
community. With the latest in industry events
and technological innovation, MEDS showcases
the news and products that are capturing the
attention of both designers and consumers today.
With articles, interviews, panel discussions and
events, MEDS helps you to stay in the forefront of
the medical electronic technology industry.
MEDS offers our sponsors the vehicle to reach
the medical electronic device designers and
developers with all the right tools.
MEDS
what we’re exploring
spring – Volume 2
Innovation Highlights
Safety and Security
• Hardware Security: Hard to Hack
Telemedicine
• Patient Participation in Home Health Care
Device Design Technology
• Smart Sensors Deliver the Vital Data
summer – Volume 3
Innovation Highlights
Safety and Security
• Software Security
Telemedicine
• Intelligent Systems Extend Care to Remote
Areas
Device Design Technology
• Developing Robust Software Using
Simulation
fall – Volume 4
Innovation Highlights
Safety and Security
• Safety Validation—from Concept to Bedside
Telemedicine
• Tailoring Devices for Mobile Care
Device Design Technology
• Selecting the Right Medical Silicon
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MARKETING CHALLENGE
So many marketing channel opportunities make it difficult to select and manage what is best for my
company.
RTC GROUP SOLUTION
At the RTC Group, we have our own in-house staff to help you execute every facet of a marketing
campaign. Your salesperson can help you through creating an entire marketing campaign based on
your company’s goals. Plus, you can always speak with an editor for advice with product releases and
technical articles, work with a designer on your next ad, or quiz our marketing department. You have
experts willing to take the time to help you maximize your impact.
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BENEFITS
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what we’re offering
REACH YOUR PROSPECTS! RUN A FULL-SERVICE MARKETING
CAMPAIGN OF ALL THESE HIGHLY VALUABLE ACTIVITIES WITH US.
Many have already become members of the MEDS family, and you too can be part of this growing
MEDS ecosystem. When you have an idea you want to write about, have a key message to share or a
question to ask, we are here for you. In addition to MEDS magazine, we have created the ability to post
white papers, create panel discussions, interviews, keynote messages and many other opportunities for
you to engage with your audience of colleagues. Many have already found this beneficial. Why not get
involved today? Call or email us!
MEDS Events
• Face-to-face interaction
• Educational training
• Connect with the medical
device developers looking for
solutions
• Live demonstrations
• Captive seminar audience
• Low risk
• Great sponsorship
opportunity
MEDS Magazine
• Brand awareness
• Product and service education
• Customer connection
Online Promotion
• Brand awareness
• Product and service education
• Customer engagement
Outbound Marketing
(Email and Webinars)
• Brand awareness
• Product and service education
• Customer engagement
• Full lead list
• Intermediate access
• Captive audience
• Low risk
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AT THE CENTER OF MILITARY
ELECTRONICS AND COMPUTING
MILITARY
BUSINESS
MEDIA
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PROGRAM
MEDIA
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TECHNOLOGY
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cots defined
COTS (kots), n. 1. Commercial off-the-shelf. Terminology
popularized in 1994 within U.S. DoD by SECDEF Wm.
Perry’s “Perry Memo” that changed military industry
purchasing and design guidelines, making Mil-Specs
acceptable only by waiver. COTS is generally defined for
technology, goods and services as: a) using commercial
business practices and specifications, b) not developed
under government funding, c) offered for sale to the general
market, d) still must meet the program ORD. 2. Commercial
business practices include the accepted practice of customerpaid minor modification to standard COTS products to
meet the customer’s unique requirements.
– Ant. When applied to the procurement of electronics
for the U.S. Military, COTS is a procurement philosophy
and does not imply commercial, office environment or any
other durability grade. E.g., rad-hard components designed
and offered for sale to the general market are COTS if they
were developed by the company and not under government
funding.
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the perfect vehicle
Budget tightening and program shifts make it imperative
to secure the highest degree of effectiveness for every
marketing dollar.
Tight military budgets present both obstacles and opportunities to suppliers of electronic and computer
systems. At all levels, those who provide the most cost-effective solutions are more likely to achieve
success. As political priorities shift, the focus has turned to reliance on proven technologies while system
hardware is used to replace personnel. The challenge is finding ways to avoid development costs while
still designing to meet mission requirements.
To thrive in this changing environment, readers need the best quality of technical material to help them
design and build embedded computer-based systems for the military—across the whole spectrum from
benign applications to the most rugged, mission-critical gear the battlefield, sky or water demands.
COTS Journal stands out from its competition—not only because it is the only technology publication
addressing the military market—but also because of the quality of its editorial staff. These seasoned
veterans of the computer, defense and publishing industries are dedicated to selecting the most useful
information and putting it in context that’s targeted for developers of military systems. The staff also
participates in the industry and is often asked to provide technology and market trend briefings for
industry and government events.
Its top notch coverage of technology is only part of the reason COTS Journal is known as the publication
of record for its industry. While other media sources claim to cover technology, COTS Journal is unique
in that it covers technology at a level specifically for engineers. Both staff-written and contributed articles
must meet a threshold of quality and technical depth that’s suited to help our readers get their jobs
done—and do so under today’s new challenges and constraints.
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EDITORIAL CALENDAR
Special Feature
Tech Recon
January
Target Report: Five Most ComputeIntensive Military Applications
Busless Modules vs. Slot Card
Computing in Defense Systems
February
Boards and Systems for Video
Processing: From Sensor to Shooter
Changing Power Supply Trends for
Board- and Box-Level Systems
March
Where OpenVPX and VME Overlap
and Diverge for Evolving Military
Systems
DoD Budget Report: Major
Programs
April
GPGPUs vs. FPGAs for Military
Signal Processing
Embedded Computing in
Unmanned Ground Systems
May
Target Report: Military Vehicle
Computing and Comms
10 Gbit Ethernet and PCI Express
Fabrics in Board- and Box-Level
Systems
June
Broadening I/O System Options:
1553, Ethernet and More
Harnessing Laser Technologies for
Military Use
July
Target Report: Pre-Integrated
Systems Serve Technology Readiness
Needs
Embedded Software for SafetyCritical and Mission-Critical
Systems
August
Rugged Box vs. Slot Card Systems
for Technology Upgrade Programs
Rugged Laptops, Workstations
and Display Systems for Military
Applications
September
Military Storage Hierarchies: From
RAID to SSDs
VPX, VXS and VME FPGA Boards
in Radar and SIGINT
Target Report: Embedded
Computing Building Blocks for
Comms and Networking
Open Architecture in Navy
Modernization Programs
November
Small Form Factor Box Systems and
Standards
GPGPU vs. Traditional Processing
for Radar Systems
December
Slot-Card Board Architectures in
UAV Recon Platforms
Optical Technologies for
Interconnects and Backplanes
October
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Rackmount Blade Servers Push
Compute Density
VME SBCs for Tech Refresh
FPGA Processing Boards Gallery
Small Form Factor Boards Gallery
Anti-Tamper Issues and Security
Solutions for Electronics
CompactPCI and CompactPCI
Serial Boards
Power Conversion Products Gallery
Rackmount Blade System
Annual EOL and Component
Obsolescence Directory
Rugged Ethernet Switch Boards
Rugged Stand-Alone Box Gallery
PCI Express Products Gallery
Advances in Smart Munitions and
Small UAV Payloads
Small Non-Standard Boards
CompactPCI Boards Gallery
I/O Boards Gallery
SSDs, Memory Modules and Storage
Architectures
FPGA Processing Boards
VME, VXS and OpenVPX SBCs
Gallery
Solid-State Disk Drives Gallery
Displays and Panel PCs for NetCentric Systems
PC/104 and PC/104 Family Boards
ATCA Boards Gallery
COM Modules Gallery
Applying Supercomputing Strategies
to Defense Systems
OpenVPX SBCs
PMC and XMC Boards Gallery
FPGA Processing Boards Gallery
Space-Qualified Electronics and
Subsystems
COM and COM Express Boards
1553 Boards Gallery
PC/104 and PC/104 Family Boards
Gallery
Box-Level Solutions for Smoothing
the Development to Deployment
Path
EBX, ETX and ITX SBCs
CompactPCI Gallery
Graphics/Video Boards Gallery
Upgrade Paths for Legacy
CompactPCI Systems
Rugged Stand-Alone Box Products
Displays and Display Subsystems
Gallery
Backplane and Enclosures Gallery
Advances in Training and Simulation
Systems
High Reliability Power Supplies
2014 Event Calendar
Rugged Box Systems Gallery
Situational Awareness Technologies:
From Command to Soldier Level
XMC and FMC Boards
VXS and VPX SBCs Gallery
Storage Subsystems Gallery
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MARKETING CHALLENGE
Military primes face cost-cutting measures. How can I
get the most exposure and consideration?
rtc group solution
Utilize marketing and promotion channels that
maximize your reach, frequency and impact. COTS
Journal’s 37,000+ print and electronic circulation is only
part of the RTC Group’s constantly refreshed database
of over 200,000 qualified engineers we have met through
corporate events, conferences and RTECC events, all
available for your needs.
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EDITORIAL SECTIONS
COTS JOURNAL
each featuring a category of military electronics and computing
COTS Journal is committed to providing in-depth and technically significant editorial coverage of the
military electronics market. Advertisers are encouraged to expand their presence particularly in issues
reflecting company products and contributions. And if you’re interested in contributing or expanding
your brand within a particular technology segment, COTS Journal gives you influence.
SPECIAL FEATURE
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
Understanding which technology trends are
most relevant to the military is not only about
the “latest and greatest.” The defense industry is
unique in that the focus is more on choosing the
right technologies—integrating proven solutions
with new innovations—to meet the requirements
for the platform. The challenge is sorting out
which technologies offer the critical mass, market
longevity and physical attributes suited for
design. With that in mind, articles in this section
highlight the important technology trends and
place them in context for readers.
Few industries have as rigorous system test and
software development phases as the military.
This section covers the tools and trends in
military software development, ruggedized test
and security assurance. Articles focus on shock
and vibration testing, cooling, safety-critical
standards, EMI/RFI and other hardware and
software test-related technologies.
TECH RECON
Today’s military system developers are relying
more than ever on suppliers of embedded
computers and electronics to be the experts in
the areas they develop products for. Whether
it’s computer design, data acquistion technology
or enclosure configurations, the technology
suppliers have a lot to teach the industry. Using
staff-written and contributed articles, this section
connects readers to the best information to help
them create cost-effective solutions that meet
mission requirements.
TECH FOCUS
Each month this section focuses on a different
narrowly defined area of technology and
provides readers with a roundup of representative
products in that category. This gives readers the
opportunity to compare and contrast the available
product solutions on the market along with a
glimpse into how these product areas are evolving
year to year.
COTS VIEW
This off-calendar section lets our editors
tackle technology trends that don’t fit into the
predefined editorial calendar. These can include
technologies that became significant or changed
somehow since the editorial calendar was put
together.
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MARKETING CHALLENGE
I need to get the best ROI for my marketing dollar. How can I maximize my corporate and product
awareness and be memorable to potential customers?
rtc group SOLUTION
Search engines and your website can’t be expected to do all the marketing for your organization.
With fourteen years as the leading embedded technology marketing company, the RTC Group has
the broadest electronic and print capability; the embedded industry’s largest user database; and
world-class shows and conferences offering you the most extensive cost-effective ways to create brand
awareness and have customers remembering your company when they’re looking for products.
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EDITORIAL
EDITORIAL STAFF
bringing expertise
Anyone can compose a blog, e-zine or newsletter. It takes excellence to produce a monthly publication.
Our editorial staff has over 90 years of combined industry experience, and works each month to deliver
in-depth analysis of technology trends to the military electronic market.
PETE YEATMAN
PUBlisHER
JEFF CHILD
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
SANDRA SILLION
MANAGING EDITOR
Pete Yeatman has been an
active member of the military
embedded computer industry
for more than 30 years as an
engineering and marketing
professional. He formerly
served as CEO of one of the
founding companies of the
COTS embedded marketplace.
His industry presence is widely
known, as he has presented at
the Pentagon on the COTS
transition and is often invited as
a guest speaker to conferences
and events nationwide.
Jeff Child pairs an extensive
background in engineering with
over 20 years of experience as
a technical editor/writer and
event guest speaker within
the OEM marketplace. He is
responsible for directing the
editorial focus of the magazine
along with creating special
sections and supplements
unique to the identity of COTS
Journal. Jeff has a long history
as an industry writer, including
time spent with EETimes,
Electronic Design, Computer
Design and ESD.
Sandra Sillion oversees all of
the RTC Group’s publications,
working to ensure the highest
quality of editorial is continually
delivered alongside highly
sought-after advertising
positions to our growing
circulation. She has 18 years of
comprehensive experience in
marketing, project management
and customer relations.
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DEMOGRAPHICS
the unique readership of COTS Journal
With over 37,000 readers worldwide, COTS Journal has the most
on-target readership audience in the military electronics industry.
COTS Journal’s focused and growing circulation transforms the idea
of targeted marketing. No other publication can match—or even
come close to—COTS Journal’s ability to relay both quality editorial
and marketing messages to the right audience.
23,000 read COTS Journal in print
14,000 read COTS Journal online
86%
of our readers have engineering
or technical degrees
74%
of our readers design for rugged
applications
69%
of our readers have 15+ years
experience in the industry
68%
of our readers consider
themselves management
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NETWORK-CENTRIC SYSTEMS
21%
23%
OTHER
BOARD LEVEL PRODUCTS
32%
PACKAGING/POWER SUBSYSTEMS
32%
EMBEDDED S/W /
DEVELOPMENT TOOLS 17%
COMPONENTS/INTEGRATED
CIRCUITS
INTEGRATION
12%
SERVICES
CONTRACT
10%
MFG.
14%
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COMMUNICATIONS
RADAR/SONAR
35%
PRE-INTEGRATED SYSTEMS
COMMAND & CONTROL 19%
SIMULATION
& TEST
31%
SYSTEMS/SUBSYSTEMS
19%
MISSION SYSTEMS
MEDS
24%
UNMANNED SYSTEMS
readers develop, specify or
purchase the following
COTS JOURNAL
readers work on a variety
of projects
27%
readers classify themselves within these categories
OTHER
4%
DOD/EXECUTIVE
MANAGEMENT
17%
ENGINEERING
21%
CEO/PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT
26%
ENGINEERING
MANAGEMENT
32%
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digital ad specs
leaderboard
728px × 90px
mini-leaderboard
468px × 60px
mid-article
450px × 120px
body
300px × 250px
tile
125px × 125px
MATERIAL INSTRUCTIONS
All advertising must be submitted through a salesperson as a web-ready image file. Images must be RGB;
minimum resolution 72 DPI; PNG, JPG or GIF files are preferred.
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2/3
Page
7.375” × 6.375”
Full Page
8.5” × 11.125”
(Trim: 8.375” ×
10.875”)
1/2 Page
Vertical
3.5” × 9.875”
1/2 Page
Horizontal
7.375” × 4.75”
All advertising must be
submitted as a high-resolution
PDF (PDF/X-1a). Four-color
images must be CMYK;
minimum resolution 300 DPI;
TIFF or EPS are preferred; line
art a minimum of 1200 DPI.
Only full page ads require a
bleed of 1/8” (4 mm). Full page
live area is 1/2” (13 mm) from
trim on all sides. For all other
ad sizes, all live content should
stay 1/4” from the edge of the
ad space.
Please submit PDFs via the RTC
Group’s FTP site:
http://upload.rtcgroup.com
COTS JOURNAL
Two Page Spread
17” × 11.125”
(Trim: 16.75” × 10.875”)
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INSTRUCTIONS
PRESS RELEASE
SUBMISSIONS
1/2 Page
Island
4.75” × 7.375”
1/3 Page
Vertical
2.25” × 9.875”
1/3 Page
Horizontal
7.375” × 3.375”
1/3 Page
Square
4 .75” × 4.75”
1/4 Page
Vertical
3.5” × 4.75”
1/4 Page
Horizontal
7.375” × 2.375”
To submit a new product
announcement, send an email
version of the release to the
editors. The more technical the
information, the more useful it
is to our readers. Each product
announcement should include a
press release, product datasheet
and pricing. Published image
resolutions need to be at least
300 DPI.
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GET IN TOUCH
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SALES TEAM
editorial & production TEAM
Stacy Mannik
Jeff Child
Western Regional Sales Manager
(949) 226-2024 Office
(949) 274-6134 Mobile
[email protected]
Mark Dunaway
Midwest & International Sales Manager
(949) 226-2023 Office
(949) 233-8630 Mobile
[email protected]
Shandi Ricciotti
Eastern Regional Sales Manager
(949) 226-2044 Office
(949) 573-7660 Mobile
[email protected]
Lauren Hammers
Worldwide Event Sales Manager
(949) 246-7055
[email protected]
Jasmine Formanek
MEDS Sales Manager
(949) 226-2004
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James Pirie
Business Development, ISS
(949) 226-2005
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Editor-in-Chief, COTS Journal
(603) 429-8301
[email protected]
Pete Yeatman
Publisher, COTS Journal
(239) 463-1953
[email protected]
Tom Williams
Editor-in-Chief,
RTC magazine & MEDS magazine
(831) 335-1509
[email protected]
John Koon
Publisher, MEDS magazine
(949) 226-2010
[email protected]
Sandra Sillion
Managing Editor
(949) 226-2011
[email protected]
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for more information on our products and services,
contact your local sales representatitve, or visit www.rtcgroup.com