PATHWAY AMERICANGAS PRINT AND DIGITAL PUBLICATIONS A THOUGHTFUL

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1 2019 MEDIA KIT

2 PRINT AND DIGITAL PUBLICATIONS Why Participate? American Gas is your connection to leaders in the natural gas utility industry. Our readers include CEOs, managers and engineers that are involved in making purchasing decisions for goods and services for their companies, accounting for billions of dollars in purchasing power. With American Gas and the digital properties associated, you are reaching the hardto-connect-with executives as well as those on every part of the pipeline in the natural gas transmission and distribution industry. American Gas print and digital publications provide readers with news and articles about the people, technology, markets and applications that can help them grow their businesses. Connect with leaders, decision makers and purchasing influencers in some of the following ways: High impact ad enhancements that include, ad inserts, belly-bands and more Custom advertorial opportunities Dynamic digital advertising Interactive features in the e-newsletter and digital edition Bonus distribution at industry events AMERICANGAS THE MONTHLY MAGAZINE OF THE AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION A THOUGHTFUL PATHWAY OCTOBER 2018 Natural gas has an integral role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the residential sector EMERGING TECH ON THE ROAD, AT HOME AND MORE 30 WANT HEALTHY BUSINESS GROWTH? FOCUS ON DUAL INNOVATION 122

3 American Gas benefits gas utilities by providing timely industry news and analysis. We find great value from partnering with American Gas to connect with utility professionals across North America. - Marketing Communications Manager, Itron

4 AMERICAN GAS MAGAZINE READERS ARE INDUSTRY LEADERS American Gas delivers in-depth articles that tackle industry changes, includes telling profiles of industry leaders and includes the latest news and updates in the natural gas industry. AMERICAN GAS MAGAZINE IS READ BY MORE THAN 18,000 KEY DECISION-MAKERS. 70% of readers have taken some action as a result of reading or seeing ads in American Gas 65% of American Gas readers are involved in the purchase of products and services. 9% Engineers/ Specialist/ Other 19% Directors/ General Managers 18% Top Level Management 35% Managers/ Supervisors

5 2019 EDITORIAL CALENDAR FEBRUARY An Exclusive Interview With The 2019 NARUC President AGA s President and CEO Shares A Vision for the Association Ad Close: 12/18/2018 Art Due: 12/26/2018 MARCH Emerging Technology Approaches to Reducing Peak Demand Ad Close: 1/16/2019 Art Due: 1/23/2019 APRIL *CS Week *Operations Conference and Exhibition A Roundtable with Industry Leaders Customer Service Ad Close: 2/13/2019 Art Due: 2/20/2019 MAY *Financial Forum ESG: Why It Matters ISAC: Five Years After the Formation Ad Close: 3/11/2019 Art Due: 3/18/2019 JUNE *Member Directory Issue The Influence of Natural Gas Around the World Workforce Development: Going Beyond Millennials for Recruitment Ad Close: 4/17/2019 Art Due: 4/24/2019 JULY Renewable Natural Gas on the Rise Much Ado About Marine Transportation Ad Close: 5/17/2019 Art Due: 5/24/2019 AUG/SEPT Infrastructure Replacement: A to Z Natural Gas Goes to College Ad Close: 6/14/2019 Art Due: 6/21/2019 OCTOBER *Buyer s Guide Issue Getting Involved In Cyber Peer Review Bringing Back Communities: A Revitalization Story Ad Close: 8/15/2019 Art Due: 8/22/2019 NOVEMBER Infrastructure Expansion: A Closer Look Natural Gas is Weather Proof Ad Close: 9/17/2019 Art Due: 9/24/2019 DEC/JAN A Conversation With the 2020 Incoming Chair of AGA, Scott Prochazka of CenterPoint Energy At Home and At Work With CHP Ad Close: 10/23/2019 Art Due: 10/30/2019 *RECEIVE DISCOUNTED PRICING WHEN YOU ADVERTISE IN ALL SIX SPECIAL ISSUES OF AMERICAN GAS! Contact Justin Wolfe for details.

6 ADVERTORIALS Advertorials allow you to explain your products and services in a cost-effective and customized way. Reserve a spread, full page, or even a half page advertorial in select issues of American Gas. There s a solution for every advertiser. Ask your Account Executive today about this unique opportunity RATES & SPECS Position Size/WxH 1x 3x 6x 10x Cover x $4,975 Cover x $4,975 Cover x $5,225 Spread...17 x $8,400 $7,825 $7,250 $6,725 Full Page x $4,475 $4,125 $3,850 $3,550 2/3 Page x 9.75 $3,575 $3,275 $3,050 $2,800 1/2 Page Island x 7.25 $2,850 $2,650 $2,475 $2,275 1/2 Page Horizontal x 4.25 $2,650 $2,425 $2,275 $2,125 1/3 Page x 9.75 $2,350 $2,150 $1,975 $1,775 1/4 Page x $2,075 $1,925 $1,750 $1,525 1/6 Page x 4.25 $1,350 $1,175 $1,150 $1,100 Trim Size: x Spread Trim Size: x Bleeds: Allow on all sides. Keep all live matter.25 from trim and gutter. Files: Please supply print-ready PDF s

7 AMERICAN GAS DIGITAL EDITION Become a sponsor of the digital edition and the digital edition announcement. Your ad will be seen in the inboxes of thousands of American Gas readers who are only a click away from learning about your company and making buying decisions. Exclusive Digital Edition Sponsor The exclusive sponsorship includes a leaderboard, banner, and text ad in the e-blast and both placements in the digital edition. $5,000 If exclusive is NOT sold: Digital Edition Position Specs 1x Square Pop-up 800 x 800 $1,500 Digital Edition Position Specs 1x Exclusive Placement $3,000 Leaderboard 670 x 90 $1,500 Banner Ad (3 available) 468 x 60 $1,000 Text Ad (2 available) 60 Words $1,000

8 PAYMENT AND CANCELLATIONS The advertiser and its agency will be held jointly and severally liable for monies due and payable for ads ordered and published. Cancellations or changes in orders (advertising contact) may not be made by the advertiser or the agency after the closing date. Cancellation of any space reservation by the advertiser or its agency will result in an adjustment of the rate (shortage) based on past and subsequent insertions to reflect actual space used at the earned frequency of volume rate. PUBLISHER S PROTECTION The advertiser and its agency assume liability for all content of ads printed, and also assume responsibility for any claims arising there from made against the publisher. Publisher reserves the right to reject any ad. Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any ad or space reservation at any time. Publisher shall not be liable for any costs or damages if for any reason the publisher fails to publish an ad, or for errors in key number, reader service number, or ad index. All advertisements are subject to the approval of the Publisher. Advertiser indemnifies The YGS Group and the American Gas Association (AGA) claims, suits or actions, or losses or other liabilities, including attorneys fees and costs, arising from or related to the advertising or its publication. The YGS Group assumes no liability whatsoever, except to the extent of a one time paid advertisement of the same specification, in the next or similar publication, if any proven or admitted errors or omissions have occurred. Payment is due upon receipt of the invoice. Interest shall be charged at 2 percent per month compounded to yield percent per year on overdue accounts. A charge of $30.00 will be levied against all returned checks. Revisions to previously submitted ad copy are subject to additional charges. In the event of a contract cancellation, the advertiser/or agency agrees to repay The YGS Group any discounts granted for multiple insertions less any discount applicable for the number of insertions completed in the contract. All cancellations must be received in writing prior to the advertising sales deadline. All premium positions are noncancelable. Prices are net of agency commission. Ads may also appear in an online version of the publication(s). The YGS Group is not responsible for errors if a hard copy proof is not submitted with the electronic file.