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1 Live Music Intelligence print + digital MEDIA PACK About IQ 2. What we do 4. Our audience 5. Why advertise? 6. Pricing and specs 10. Contact

2 ABOUT IQ IQ is a leading information resource for the international live music business. IQ operates across multiple platforms including a daily news resource, our weekly Index entertainment business digest, IQ Magazine (bimonthly) and a number of annual reports including the International Ticketing Yearbook and European Arenas Yearbook. With subscribers in over 60 countries, IQ Magazine reaches over 20,000 professionals working in the global concert and festival businesses. Readership at IQ-mag.net is currently growing at 90% annually with 250,000 unique users per year, and the regular Index news service reaches over 10,000 subscribers. An extension of the International Live Music Conference (ILMC), IQ s readership includes the leading innovators and operators in concert and show promotion, including concert promoters, booking agents, festival organisers and venue operators. Mixing up-to-the-minute news, comment, features, analysis and in-depth reports, IQ is a title for the industry, by the industry. 1. Live Music Intelligence IQ-mag.net

3 WHAT WE DO: IQ MAGAZINE Reports Including market focus specials, sector profiles and IQ s annual Family Entertainment and European Festival reports Tour features The world s biggest tours and their heroes under the spotlight Profiles Celebrating the live music industry s key figures at key moments in their careers Comment Leading business figures offer opinions on the latest trends and developments New technology A heads-up on the latest innovations driving the business New signings The best new talent picked up by the world s top booking agencies Association news The latest developments from the associations supporting and powering the business 2. Live Music Intelligence IQ-mag.net

4 WHAT WE DO: IQ-MAG.NET & INDEX Daily news IQ consistently breaks key industry stories first Index The regular service featuring news, features and job adverts is received by over 10,000 subscribers globally Comment Opinion pieces by industry leaders and thinkers Features Unique feature articles for our digital audience, and previews of IQ Magazine pieces Jobs The latest vacancies from across the live music ecosystem Events Detailed previews of forthcoming industry events and congresses Its global reach, expert analysis and in-depth coverage of the entire international live business makes IQ Index my first choice for live music industry news Russell Warby, WME Entertainment IQ Index is my first place of reference for live music industry news, I have found them to be consistently ahead of the pack in breaking the latest stories. Folkert Koopmans, FKP Scorpio 3. Live Music Intelligence IQ-mag.net

5 WHO THEY ARE Concert promoters Festival organisers Booking agents Artist managers Venue operators Ticketing companies Production suppliers Professional services Trade associations Show producers Record labels/publishers Press, radio & TV 15% North America 7% South America OUR AUDIENCE WHERE THEY ARE Distribution of IQ readership by continent 25% UK 35% Europe 2% Africa 6% Asia 5% Middle East 5% Aus/NZ READER SAMPLE Live Nation (all markets) AEG Live FKP Scorpio William Morris Endeavor CAA CTS Eventim C3 Presents Move Concerts DEAG AG Ticketmaster Windish Agency Universal Music United Talent Agency International Talent Booking SJM Concerts Coda Agency Frontier Touring Company SFX Entertainment Solo The O2 Arena Primary Talent Yourope Glastonbury Festival Roskilde X-ray Touring Karsten Jahnke Konzertagentur Chugg Entertainment ID&T Academy Music Group SFX Entertainment Whether you are a manager, a promoter, an agent, a professional in the production and touring area, venue or anyone else with an interest in the live music area, IQ is an interesting and informative read. In an industry that moves so fast, IQ can give a concise overview of so much that is going on across all areas of the business. I very much look forward each IQ magazine it contains great stories and some funny gossip! Thomas Johansson, Live Nation Emma Banks, CAA 4. Live Music Intelligence IQ-mag.net

6 WHY ADVERTISE? LIVE MUSIC INDUSTRY FOCUS If you or your company are suppliers of services to the live music industry then IQ is the most efficient gateway to relay your message to the industry s decision makers. A RESPECTED, SPECIALIST TITLE If you are an agent promoting your roster, a venue planning and confirming your programme, or a festival profiling your event, your business or product will be brought directly to the attention of those who can help make your business a success. COMPETITIVE RATES Our rates are highly competitive with attractive series discounts in print, while bundle packages cover print and online. All options allow you to plan a strong, visible and cost-effective campaign. EXCLUSIVE READERSHIP IQ s exclusive readership are actively engaged in our content across multiple platforms, ensuring sharp focus on your marketing campaigns. REPEAT READ VALUE IQ Magazine remains on office desks and reception tables for longer than any other title, while our in depth editorial is frequently quoted by mainstream press, or referenced throughout the year by other industry events. Meanwhile, our annual publications are referenced year round. DOUBLE DIGITAL IMPACT With all website advertising also featuring on the weekly Index news digest , advertisers receive twice the digital impact. IQ cuts through the fluff and gives me the news and updates I like to see regarding our business. With the limited time we all have to catch up on reading all the trade magazines, it is helpful to have a magazine that gets to the point. Phil Rodriguez, Move Concerts IQ is a thoroughly enjoyable read and has more up to date and relevant information in every issue. I look forward to receiving it. Stuart Galbraith, Kilimanjaro Live 5. Live Music Intelligence IQ-mag.net

7 ADVERTISING RATES: IQ MAGAZINE 1 issue 2 issues 3 issues DPS 4,345 (contact for further details) Whole Page 2,255 2,030 1,800 Half Page 1,320 1, DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD FULL PAGE HALF PAGE VERTICAL Quarter Page Special Positions 1 issue 2 issues 3 issues Inside Front 2,530 2,280 1,840 Inside Back 2,480 2,230 1,985 For DPS specs please contact us Bleed area (h)303mm x (w)216mm Trim area (h)297mm x (w)210mm Type area (h)277mm x (w)200mm Type area (h)277mm x (w)93mm Outside Back Cover 2,880 2,590 2,290 Loose insert (per 1,000): 250 Minimum insertion: 2,000 Guaranteed RHP/FM: +20% HALF PAGE HORIZONTAL QUARTER PAGE QUARTER PAGE HORIZONTAL For series bookings on 4, 5 or 6 issues, please get in touch PLEASE SUPPLY HI-RES PDF OR 300 DPI Type area (h)132mm x (w)184mm Type area (h)132mm x (w)92mm Type area (h)57mm x (w)176mm All prices are listed excluding VAT Any advertising placed with IQ is subject to our standard terms and conditions. These can be read in full at IQ-mag.net/terms-and-conditions 6. Live Music Intelligence IQ-mag.net

8 ADVERTISING RATES: IQ-MAG.NET/INDEX All website advertising includes banners in IQ s news digest, Index. IQ-mag.net is a responsive site, built to display on multiple devices, so we require adverts sized for desktop, mobile and Index. SUPER LEADERBOARD * Index Banner (h)132px x (w) 598px: file size may not exceed 99kb Animated gifs: File size may not exceed 300K. No continuous looping is permitted. A maximum of 4 frames is allowed. Java Applets and CGI Scripting are not supported. MPU 1 month 2 months 3 months Super leaderboard 1,000 1,800 2,550 MPU 850 1,530 2,500 Banner ,400 Rate includes advert placement on website, and rotation in weekly Index s during period. All website adverts are sold on rotation (up to 3x) Special positions 1 week Site-wide pop-up 1,500 Recruitment 1 month 2 months Single job advert job advert bundle 550 1,000 Desktop (h)200px x (w)900px Mobile (h)349px x (w)456px Index (h)132px x (w)598px BANNER Desktop (h)310px x (w)376px Mobile (h)198px x (w)241px Index (h)132px x (w)598px SITE-WIDE POP UP PLEASE SUPPLY ALL ARTWORK AS 72DPI, RGB FILES. All prices are listed excluding VAT Any advertising placed with IQ is subject to our standard terms and conditions. These can be read in full at IQ-mag.net/terms-and-conditions Desktop (h)151px x (w)376px Mobile (h)97px x (w)241px Index (h)132px x (w)598px* Desktop (h)600px x (w)600px Mobile (h)300px x (w)300px Index (h)132px x (w)598px 7. Live Music Intelligence IQ-mag.net

9 ADVERTISING RATES: PRINT + DIGITAL PACKAGES All packages are for 1 issue of IQ Magazine + 1 month online/index 1 month DPS + Super leaderboard 4,500 Full page + MPU 2,450 Full page + banner 2,200 Half page + banner 1,495 For advertising options within our annual publications (International Ticketing Yearbook, European Arena Yearbook) please contact us. The quality of the services we received regarding IQ Index was great. The banner helped us to reach new possibilities inside the music industry to provide our digital interactive venues Francis Casado, 3D Digital Venue All prices are listed excluding VAT Any advertising placed with IQ is subject to our standard terms and conditions. These can be read in full at IQ-mag.net/terms-and-conditions 8. Live Music Intelligence IQ-mag.net

10 ADVERTISING RATES: SPONSORED STORIES & JOBS Sponsored Stories With IQ s news stories regularly receiving over 1,000 unique reads, the sponsored content and banner package offers exceptional exposure for your company or service. IQ s editorial team will work directly with you to craft a 500-word story for the website and Index, finding the perfect angle to interest readers, subject to approval. 1 month Story + Super leaderboard 1,4,50 Story + MPU 1,300 Story + Banner 1,000 Package includes the cost of content origination, with banners sold on up to 3x rotation. Job Adverts Advertise your job to 20,000+ live music industry professionals in over 60 markets. Job adverts cost 250 per month, including display on the IQ website and in the weekly Index . Discounts are available for longer terms and multiple adverts. Submit your job via the IQ website here. Our digital marketing campaign with IQ was fantastic for keeping our name out there in the music industry. Lizzy Templer, Premier Aviation All prices are listed excluding VAT Any advertising placed with IQ is subject to our standard terms and conditions. These can be read in full at IQ-mag.net/terms-and-conditions 9. Live Music Intelligence IQ-mag.net

11 CONTACT Whatever your marketing budget dictates, IQ offers a cost-effective way to reach the largest audience in the global live music and entertainment space. For bookings or more information on the best options to get your campaign, company or product noticed, please contact: Terry McNally Advertising & Marketing Director Terry@iq-mag.net +44 (0) Archie Carmichael Digital Sales/ Special Projects Manager Archie@iq-mag.net Office: + 44 (0) Mobile: + 44 (0) For editorial, please contact: Gordon Masson Editor Gordon@iq-mag.net +44 (0) Jon Chapple News Editor Jon@iq-mag.net +44 (0) Live Music Intelligence IQ-mag.net Unit 31, Tileyard Road, London, N7 9AH, United Kingdom 10.