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TechnographAll rates effective August 20, 2007
Buzz Classified Advertising Rates
Classified Word/Line Ads
Prepaid: 35¢ per wordBilled: 40¢ per word
- Bold words and logos are subject to extra charge.
- A $1 surcharge will be added to the cost of classified ads paid by phone. Buzz accepts Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
- Box replies: $5 for one month separate of the cost of the classified ad. Ad must include: "Reply to D.I. Box (#), 512 East Green Street, Champaign, IL 61820." Your AdVisor will assign the box number.
Classified Display
| 1-2 times | $14.25 |
| 3-5 times | $13.60 |
| 6+ times | $12.85 |
Annual Bulk Contract Rates
| Column Inches | Rate |
|---|---|
| 50" | $11.65 |
| 90" | $11.15 |
| 150" | $10.60 |
| 300" | $9.85 |
| 600" | $9.10 |
| 1000" | $8.45 |
| 2000" | $8.05* |
Display Advertising Rates
Rates effective August 20, 2007| Plan | Frequency | Size | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 3/4 | 1/2 | 3/8 | 1/4 | 1/8 | 1/16 | ||
| Open | 1x | $995 | 755 | 520 | 400 | 270 | 145 | 95 |
| A | 2-4x | $975 | 735 | 505 | 385 | 265 | 140 | 90 |
| B | 5-12x | $950 | 720 | 495 | 375 | 260 | 135 | 85 |
| C | 13-25x | $910 | 690 | 480 | 360 | 250 | 125 | 75 |
| D | 26-38x | $805 | 615 | 410 | 315 | 225 | 115 | 70 |
| E | 39-50x | $690 | 510 | 350 | 265 | 180 | 100 | 65 |
| F | 51-52x | $565 | 435 | 305 | 235 | 165 | 90 | 55 |
| G/H | 53x+ | $510 | 395 | 270 | 215 | 150 | 80 | 50 |
Other Rates
- Guaranteed placement: Calendar & back page, please add 20%
- Color: $450 full-color
- Pre-printed inserts: Please check with your advertising representative for price information and availability.
Display Ad Sizes
| Size | Picas | Inches |
|---|---|---|
| Full page | 61p6 x 66p | 10.25" x 11" |
| 3/4 page | 46p x 66p | 7.667" x 11" |
| 1/2 horizontal | 61p6 x 32p6 | 10.25" x 5.417" |
| 1/2 vertical | 30p3 x 66p | 5" x 11" |
| 3/8 horizontal | 46p x 32p6 | 7.667" x 5.417" |
| 3/8 vertical | 30p3 x49p3 | 5" x 8.208" |
| 1/4 square | 30p3 x 32p6 | 5" x 5.417" |
| 1/4 vertical | 14p9 x 66p | 2.458" x 11" |
| 1/4 landscape | 46p x 21p | 7.667" x 3.5" |
| 1/4 banner | 61p6 x 15p9 | 10.25" x 2.625" |
| 1/8 horizontal | 30p3 x 15p9 | 5" x 2.625" |
| 1/8 vertical | 14p9 x 32p6 | 2.458" x 5.417" |
| 1/16 page | 14p9 x 15p9 | 2.458" x 2.625" |
Advertising Deadlines
- Buzz is published weekly on Thursdays.
- Display Advertising Deadline: 4:00pm Friday prior to your desired publication
- Classified Advertising Deadline: 2:00pm Tuesday prior to your desired publication
Advertising Policy
Terms of Payment
- Advertisers who do not have approved credit are required to pay for advertising in advance.
- All payments due from advertisers with approved credit are payable upon receipt of billing.
- Payment in advance is required for these types of advertisers: student organizations, sublets, roommates wanted, political, spring break travel, "going out of business," psychic, massage & exotic dancer.
- Advertisements from advertisers whose accounts are unpaid after 60 days will be stopped until payment is received and balances are current. Failure to pay in a timely manner may result in revocation of credit privileges. Accounts may be assessed a 1.5% per month (18% annual) service charge on unpaid balances after 59 days.
- University of Illinois departments should provide a departmental purchase order number or p-card when placing ads.
- Visa, MasterCard and American Express accepted.
General Rate Policy
- To qualify for frequency contract rates, an advertiser must have a signed agreement and credit application on file with The Daily Illini. Advertisers will be subject to extra assessment or credit rebate upon termination of agreement period. Extra assessment will be based on the number of ads run and their sizes, and the difference between the signed contract rate and the rate of the contract level fulfilled. Credit rebate will be based on the number of ads run and their sizes, and the difference between the signed contract rate and the rate of the contract level fulfilled.
- Advertisers signing Buzz frequency contracts automatically qualify for certain corresponding reduced rates for advertisements placed in The Daily Illini student newspaper. Please ask your ad rep for details on adding The Daily Illini to your marketing mix or refer to your contract for the reduced rate you have earned for The Daily Illini.
- Publisher reserves the right to sell special promotion and advertising packages that carry special rates.
- Publisher reserves the right to revise schedule of rates by giving 30 days written notice.
Contract and Copy Regulations Policy
- All advertising is subject to approval by Buzz Magazine and Illini Media.
- Only publication of an advertisement denotes acceptance of an advertisement.
- If publisher agrees to print ad copy furnished to Buzz after deadline, advertiser waives the right to receive a proof. Publisher is not responsible for errors in late copy.
- Publisher reserves the right to use original copy without changes other than changes to correct publisher's errors. If time allows, other changes will be made at the advertiser's expense (composition at $25.00 per hour). Buzz is not responsible for errors in copy which do not decrease the value of the advertisement.
- Ads received on computer disk (floppy, zip, etc.) or received via electronic mail, are NOT considered camera-ready and should be submitted when making space reservation.
- Liability for any errors is limited to the cost of the space occupied by erroneous advertisement, and is limited to the first insertion of such error. Requests for adjustment must be made within 30 days of publication.
- Placement or page position can be requested but will not be guaranteed, except for standard paid premium positions, when available. Guaranteed position may not be available when color is required.
- A sample of all mail-order items must be submitted and approved prior to deadline for publication of advertisement.
- Advertisers shall defend and save Illini Media harmless from all claims, demands and/or litigation directly or indirectly related to improper or unauthorized use of any photograph, drawing, likeness, name, logo, trademark, representations or any other material provided by advertiser to Illini Media and published by Illini Media in any advertising.
- Ads with the appearance of news must be clearly marked as a "paid advertisement". Political or cause ads must also include the name of the person or organization placing the ad.
Proofs
- Proofs are for the purpose of correcting production errors only. All changes and revisions made from advertiser's original copy will be charged at the rate of $25.00 per hour at a minimum of one hour. Proofs must be returned by 5:00 p.m. the Monday prior to publication. After that, corrections will be made only as time permits.