ADVERTISING RATE CARD 2003

the paper: tabloid, newsprint, 11 3/8" x 15 1/2" page size, 10 1/4" x 15"

the price: free

circulation: 20,000

frequency: bi-monthly

distribution: bookstores, newsstands, coffee shops, pharmacies

range: 550 locations throughout b.c.

readership profile age: 17 - 75
working people, professionals and students; politically conscious people
annual income levels: 6,000.00 to 85,000.00

editorial perspective: positive and progressive

content: economics, politics, labour, environment, resources, human rights, women's issues, civil liberties, literary and music reviews, satire, sports, comic panels, cartoons, regional correspondents

b/w advertising rates:
Full page $2,500.00 10 ¼" x 15"

3 /4 page
Wide $1,900.00 10 ¼" x 11 ¼"
High $1,900.00 7 7/16" x 15"

Junior Mag $1,650.00 7 7/16" x 10"

1 /2 page
Wide $1,350.00 10 ¼" x 7 ½"
High $1,350.00 5" x 15"

1 /3 page Wide $950.00 10 ¼" x 5"
Reg. $950.00 5" x 10"
High $950.00 3 ½" x 15"

1 /4 page Reg. $750.00 5" x 7 ½"
High $750.00 2 3/8" x 15"
Wide $750.00 10 ¼" x 3"

1/6 page $500.00

1/8 page
High $400.00 2 3/8" x 7 ½"
Wide $400.00 5" x 3"

Biz card $200.00 3" x 1 7/16"

Biz Plus $220.00 3 1/16" x 2"

Colour charges are extra
Ask your advertising representative about "multi-run" discounts.
GST is not included in prices quoted
Design and production charges will apply to all material which is not camera-ready.
Payment for all ad costs is due and payable in full no later than 15 days after proof of publication.