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1 Media Kit Depend on NCRA to reach your target audience. The National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) is internationally recognized as the premier educational and informational resource for its members and the public. Through its actively involved membership, the Association influences legislative issues and the global marketplace. NCRA s credential programs provide members with opportunities for success, financial advancement, and recognition. The court reporting and captioning industry is a large community of individuals and small businesses that take great pride in their profession, and they spend money on quality products and services that can help them better perform their jobs. They are very loyal to NCRA and are more likely to purchase from vendors they learn about in the JCR magazine, the JCR Weekly newsletter, NCRA.org and TheJCR.com news site, or the NCRA Sourcebook. NCRA s member job titles include: Freelance Reporter Official Reporter Captioner Firm Owner Legal Videographer Instructor School Official Student National Court Reporters Association Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 400 Reston, Virginia NCRA.org NCRA 2018 Media Kit For more information, mpetto@ncra.org or call

2 Published by NCRA for the court reporting, captioning, and legal videography professions 8 ways to to reach this this influential audience! 1. Journal of Court Reporting (JCR) Published 10 times per year, the JCR delivers unparalleled access to more than 16,000 individuals, institutions, and companies representing freelance/independent reporters, official court reporters, CART and broadcast captioners, firm owners, legal videographers, instructors, school officials, and students. Many students are adults embarking on a second career. All rely on the JCR for tips on increasing skills, ideas for business development, and trending products and services. Opportunities include: Display Ads available in various sizes. Advertorial allows you to provide an in-depth presentation pairing one page of content with a full-page ad. Limited to one per issue, so only offered on a first-come, first-served basis, the two-page spread is strategically positioned to give your message prominence and eposure. Court Reporter Listing (CRL) Mini bo ads (1/12 page) run near the back of each issue. Classified Advertising at the back of each issue. See NCRA.org/classifieds for details. JOURNAL OF COURT REPORTING 2. NCRA Sourcebook NCRA publishes an enhanced member directory in print once per year and a searchable real-time version online. Both are widely distributed in the legal arena as well as in the deaf and hard-ofhearing communities to increase each member s networking options and showcase each member s professional skills and credentials to those who are seeking such services. The NCRA Sourcebook is printed in August with a 12-month reading cycle and includes upgraded member listings as well as display advertising. JCR WEEKLY THEJCR.COM JOURNAL OF COURT REPORTING 3. JCR Weekly (e-newsletter) This highly relied-upon service provides timely updates and essential news to the full NCRA community. Published every Wednesday, the publication is ideal for getting your message in front of more than 20,000 members and other industry professionals on a consistent basis. 4. TheJCR.com The timely web companion to the JCR, TheJCR.com is a digital feed of industry and association news updated several times per week. Advertisements - Ads for rotating or nonrotating boes are available. Advertorials are a showcase written by the advertiser in a news-style article with information, such as a successful case study involving an NCRA member using your product or service. An etract of the article will appear on TheJCR.com and link to your website where the full advertorial will appear. Advertorials are limited to one per month, offered on a first-come, first-served basis. 2 NCRA 2018 Media Kit For more information, mpetto@ncra.org or call

3 5. NCRA.org NCRA s home page averages more than 130,000 total sessions each month and 918,000 total page views each month. Ad space is available throughout the site. 6. Up-to-Speed (student e-newsletter) This lively publication has the dual audience of member and nonmember court reporting and captioning students and the schools that prepare them for their careers. THANK YOU TO OUR Sponsors 7. Event sponsorship NCRA offers a variety of sponsorship options to keep your company s name and message in the minds of this audience year-round or tied to a specific event. Events such as the NCRA Firm Owners Eecutive Conference and the annual NCRA Convention & Epo each summer are eamples of impactful opportunities to showcase your business. Contact Mary Petto at mpetto@ncra.org or to inquire about these options. 8. Become a CORPORATE PARTNER! NCRA recognizes its corporate partners the industry s most influential local firms and national corporations by featuring them throughout its services, events and programs, and in the media. By becoming an NCRA Corporate Partner, your organization can: Gain access to NCRA s community of more than 20,000 members, supporters, and partners. Enjoy recognition and influence across NCRA s national platforms and initiatives. Generate brand awareness Association-wide. Network among industry leaders at the annual Convention and eclusive events throughout the year. Offer professional development opportunities to your employee base. Participate in eecutive-level discussion and action that supports the growth of the industry. To learn more about the NCRA Corporate Partnership Program, contact Mary Petto at mpetto@ncra.org or NCRA 2018 Media Kit For more information, mpetto@ncra.org or call

4 Journal of Court Reporting Ad Rates and Specifications JCR Print Rates Rates per issue 1 issue 3 issues* 10 issues* Full page + advertorial $5,525 $3,995 n/a Cover 4 (back cover) n/a $4,425 $3,995 Cover 2 (inside front) n/a $4,235 $3,655 Cover 3 (inside back) n/a $4,185 $3,835 Full page inside $3,025 $2,995 $2,850 1/2 page $1,935 $1,815 $1,765 1/3 page $1,275 $1,205 $1,170 1/4 page $995 $950 $900 1/12 page (CRL only) $195/$125** $195/$125** $195/$125** * Invoiced monthly; advance payments accepted. No cancellations. ** Court Reporter Listing (CRL): $195 first state; $125 each additional state. Each CRL ad includes a courtesy listing (company name and page number for ad) in the Action Locator Inde. Epanded boldface listings in the Action Locator Inde are available at additional $50 each. Each epanded listing contains a full physical address, phone, , and URL. Contract and Materials Deadlines Issue date Contract due Materials due June 2018 April 1, 2018 April 15, 2018 July 2018 May 1, 2018 May 15, 2018 see NCRA Sourcebook on Aug page 5 Sept July 1, 2018 July 15, 2018 Oct Aug. 1, 2018 Aug. 15, 2018 Nov./Dec Sept. 1, 2018 Sept. 15, 2018 Jan Nov. 1, 2018 Nov. 15, 2018 Feb Dec. 1, 2018 Dec. 15, 2018 March 2019 Jan. 1, 2019 Jan. 15, 2019 April 2019 Feb. 1, 2019 Feb. 15, 2019 May 2019 March 1, 2019 March 15, 2019 Specifications and Dimensions Ad size Width Height Full page, covers 2, 3, or 4 Bleed Trim Live area No bleed FULL PAGE Allow 1/4-inch bleed on all four sides " " Non-bleed 7.125" 9.875" HALF PAGE ISLAND 4.68" 7" 1/2 page, horizontal /2 page, island /3 page, square /3 page, vertical /4 page /12 page (CRL only) Advertorial spread Spreads trim to , allow for 0.75 overlap to accommodate gutter. 1/4 PAGE 3.36" 4.875" HALF PAGE HORIZONTAL 7.125" 4.875" 1/12 CRL only 1/ " 2" 1/3 PAGE SQUARE 4.68" 4.875" 1/3 PAGE VERT " 9.875" 4 NCRA 2018 Media Kit For more information, mpetto@ncra.org or call

5 Published by NCRA for the court reporting, captioning, and legal videography professions NCRA Sourcebook JOURNAL OF COURT REPORTING NCRA Sourcebook is the court reporting and captioning industry s premier directory of professionals. This directory helps members connect with each other and makes it easy for attorneys, legal professionals, and the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities to find the right court reporter, captioner, or legal videographer for their needs. Members receive a complimentary basic listing in the NCRA Sourcebook as part of their member benefits; members and nonmembers may purchase display advertising to enjoy a 12-month eposure to this audience Sourcebook contract and materials deadlines for print JCR WEEKLY THEJCR.COM JOURNAL OF COURT REPORTING Issue date Contract due Materials due Printed Sourcebook Opportunities The NCRA Sourcebook has opportunities within two of its major sections: Member Directory: This is the heart of the publication, containing listings of active NCRA members with their name, city/state, phone number, and professional credentials, certifications, and specialties. Member listings are organized within geographical core-based statistical areas (CBSAs) that match the member s address. Advertisers: Purchase display ads within the Member Directory, such as adjacent to your headquarters location or a city where you are seeking new business growth. Members: Purchase additional city listings at $99 each to ensure you are listed everywhere you have a business presence. Firm Directory: NCRA members who are firm owners have the option to purchase a listing in the Firm Directory. Premium listing: Includes member name with NCRA credentials, certifications, and specialties; company name; full street address; ; website; 50-word description of the company. Premium Plus listing: Includes all Premium options plus the company logo for more impact on the printed page. Bulk pricing is offered on Premium Plus listings to help firms illustrate growth and presence in multiple markets. Display advertising: Purchase a 1/12 page ad, eclusive to the Firm Directory Online Sourcebook Opportunities There are additional opportunities for members to upgrade their listings in the searchable online Sourcebook. Please visit NCRAonline.com/Sourcebook/FAQ to learn more. Aug May 15, 2018 May 15, 2018 All images 300 dpi or greater. CMYK (no PMS colors). Supply PDF/X1A files. Use specifications provided on page 4 for the JCR. Sourcebook print display ad rates Full page + advertorial $5,525 Cover 2 (inside front) $4,235 Cover 3 (inside back) $4,185 Cover 4 (back cover) $4,425 Full page $3,025 1/2 page $1,860 1/3 page $1,275 1/4 page $995 1/6 page $595 Epanded listings in Firm Directory* Premium Listing 1/12 page display ad $395 Premium Plus Listings Listing #1 $395 Listing #2 $325 Listing #3 $300 Listing #4 $275 Listing #5 $250 Listing #6 & up * NCRA members only $250 each $200 each NCRA 2018 Media Kit For more information, mpetto@ncra.org or call

6 NCRA digital channels JCR Weekly, e-newsletter Published 48 times per year, the JCR Weekly is a poplular e-newsletter delivering essential updates to readers in a format designed for phones, tablets, or desktops. Your ad can link to any content on the web. Reserve monthly Total for 3 $800 $2,100 $7,680 Total for all 12 JCR Weekly medium rectangle bo ads are nonrotating, size TheJCR.com, industry news site NCRA s dynamic news site pairs your advertisement with fresh content that drives readers to the site repeatedly. TheJCR.com features unique articles not published in the print magazine, as well as current industry news posted and updated frequently. Reserve monthly Total for 3 Advertorial $2,000 n/a n/a Total for 12 Nonrotating $400 $1,050 $3,840 Rotating ads $375 $980 $3,600 NCRA.org, website NCRA s home page averages more than 130,000 total sessions each month and 918,000 total page views each month. Home-page visitors rely on the site for industry certification announcements and testing details, industry news, and Association-related information and events. Reserve monthly Total for 3 Total for 12 Home page $1,200 $2,900 $10,600 Home page, rotating $900 $2,360 $8,640 Interior page** $800 $2,100 $7,680 Interior page, rotating $650 $1,700 $6,240 Online $900 $2,360 $8,640 Sourcebook page NCRA.org medium rectangle bo ads rotate with no more than three other ads, home page ad size: , interior page ad size: * Invoiced monthly; advance payments accepted. ** Page requests honored. TheJCR.com medium rectangle bo ads rotate with no more than three other ads, size: * Invoiced monthly; advance payments accepted. Up-to-Speed, student newsletter NCRA s Up-to-Speed is a bimonthly publication for court reporting students and educators. It s delivered electronically in a format designed for reading on mobile devices and desktops. Up-to-Speed is distributed beyond the NCRA membership to provide practical tips and industry insight essential to this important audience. Up-to-Speed publishes in January, March, May, July, September, and November. Up-to-Speed 1 2 issues 3 5 issues 6 issues price per issue* $800 $700 $600 Up-to-Speed medium rectangle bo ads are nonrotating, size: * Invoiced monthly; advance payments accepted. Must all be run within 12 months. 6 NCRA 2018 Media Kit For more information, mpetto@ncra.org or call

7 NCRA Advertising Contract, page 1 NCRA Advertising Policies General Terms and Conditions for Advertising with NCRA Definitions Advertise, Advertising, and/or Advertisement shall include all paid advertising or promotional opportunities offered by NCRA, whether in print or online, including any and all display advertising, classified advertising, event and other sponsorships, advertising inserts, flyers, promotional items, etc. Advertiser shall include any individual or entity purchasing Advertising from NCRA, regardless of whether they are eligible for or hold NCRA membership. A. No advertisement may be false, misleading, deceptive, in poor taste, or contrary to the purposes and objectives of NCRA. NCRA will not publish or allow Advertisements that indicate a preference in terms of race, color, se, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, religion, seual orientation, or political affiliation, or that may otherwise be offensive or distasteful. All such decisions shall be made in NCRA s sole discretion. B. Although the NCRA certifications and their abbreviations are personal certifications, the phrase includes RPRs or includes Registered Professional Reporters may be used by a court reporting/captioning entity in its Advertisements if a majority of the court reporters/captioners employed or independently contracted by said entity hold said certification. This policy shall equally apply to other NCRA designations. C. Only designations currently conferred by NCRA, as well as designations for a court reporter/captioner that are officially recognized by the state in which the court reporter/captioner is licensed to practice, may be used to refer to the services or skills of a court reporter/captioner in an Advertisement. This Advertising Policy is not intended to prohibit or restrict the use of academic degrees or other professional designations unrelated to court reporting/ captioning skills or services in Advertisements. D. A court reporting/captioning entity may advertise its stenographic services if a majority of the court reporters/captioners employed or independently contracted by the entity are members in good standing of NCRA and are actively engaged in providing stenographic services. E. A copy of this Advertising Policy and the NCRA Code of Professional Ethics shall be given to each individual or entity that submits an Advertisement. Each Advertiser must represent and agree in writing that it supports the purposes and objectives of NCRA and will be bound by the NCRA Code of Professional Ethics, if applicable to the Advertiser s business. Each Advertiser agrees to provide, upon request, satisfactory proof that the above requirements are satisfied. F. NCRA may reject or terminate any Advertising from any individual or entity whose activities are contrary to the purposes and objectives of NCRA or violate the NCRA Code of Professional Ethics, if applicable to the Advertiser s business. G. All advertorial materials are subject to review by NCRA prior to publication. Contact information Organization name Organization contact Address City/State/ZIP Contact phone Contact Signature Today s date Payment information Complete the information on contract page 2 before finalizing the form below. Total cost for JCR insertions: Total cost for NCRA Sourcebook insertions: Total cost for NCRA Online Sourcebook insertions: Total cost for JCR Weekly insertions: Total cost for TheJCR.com insertions: Total cost for NCRA.org website insertions: Total cost for Up-To-Speed insertions: Ad agency discount (please see terms & conditions) Total cost for all insertions: Invoice me Check is attached (payable to National Court Reporters Association) Charge my credit card: per issue (to be charged one month prior to reservation date) entire amount Visa MasterCard AmE Account # Ep. date Please print name of cardholder Credit card signature By signing above, you agree to follow all advertising terms and conditions listed on this contract.

8 NCRA Advertising Contract, page 2 JCR magazine advertising Ad size: full page (bleed or nonbleed) 1/2 page 1/3 page 1/4 page 1/12 bo Court Reporter Listing add bold to CRL inde Frequency: other NCRA digital advertising Issue Preferred position Cost June July Sep. Oct. Nov./Dec. Jan. Feb. March April May For classified advertising, please complete the Classified Advertising Contract, available at NCRA.org/classifieds. JCR Weekly: nonrotating medium rectangle bo ad (300 wide 250 high) Month(s): Total: TheJCR.com: medium rectangle bo ad (260 wide 200 high) Advertorial nonrotating rotating Month(s): Total: NCRA Sourcebook advertising NCRA Sourcebook, the print version of the member directory OPTIONS FOR MEMBERS in the print NCRA Sourcebook: Additional city listing in the Member Directory portion at $99 per additional city I will provide additional basic listing information (member name, city/state, phone number, and professional credentials, certifications, and specialties) for additional city listing(s) to supplement my basic complimentary listing. Bill me at $99 per additional city. Epanded listings in the Firm Directory I authorize Premium listing(s) to epand my information beyond the basic listing to include member name with NCRA credentials, certifications, and specialties; company name; full street address; ; website; and 50-word description of the company. Bill me at $250 per Premium listing. I authorize Premium Plus listing(s) to epand an additional step and add my company logo to each Premium listing. Bill me for Premium Plus listing(s) based on the bulk-pricing grid below. Listing #1 $395 Listing #4 $275 Listing #2 $325 Listing #5 $250 Listing #3 $300 Listing #6 & up $200 each Display Advertising Any organization may purchase display advertising in the Member Directory, the Firm Directory, or the pages that precede or follow each section. Ad size: full page (bleed or non-bleed) 1/2 page 1/3 page 1/4 page 1/6 page 1/12 page full page with advertorial cover 2, 3, or 4 NCRA.org home page ad (350 wide 250 high) rotating eclusive, nonrotating Month(s): Total: Preferred position: Cost: NCRA.org interior page ad (260 wide 200 high) rotating eclusive, nonrotating Month(s): Preferred page: Total: Up-To-Speed: nonrotating medium rectangle bo ad (300 wide 250 high) Issue date: Total: 8 NCRA 2018 Media Kit For more information, mpetto@ncra.org or call