lyre THE Advertising Specifications, Production & Pricing PUBLICATION: The Lyre CIRCULATION: Approximately 19,000 copies Collegians, Life Loyal Alpha Chi Omegas and magazine subscribers receive a copy DEMOGRAPHIC: Women, ages 18 to 100 years ADVERTISING DIMENSIONS: 1 of 6
FEES: Size Color ($) B&W ($) Width Height Full Page w/ full bleed 800 800 8.5 11 1/2 Page w/ 3-sided bleed 500 500 8.5 5.5 1/3 Page w/ 3-sided bleed 300 300 2.8 11 1/4 Page* 200 200 4.25 5.5 Limited space per issue. Fees are based per issue. Discounts are available for multiple-issue contracts. *Not always available. Contact the editor for more information. DISCOUNTS: 4 Issue Contract 3 Issue Contract 2 Issue Contract Life Loyal Alpha Chi Omega Members* 25% 20% 15% Alpha Chi Omega Member* 20% 15% 10% Greek Licensed Vendors 20% 15% 10% Non-Affiliated Persons 10% 5% *To qualify for the Alpha Chi Omega Member discounts, the advertiser must be an Alpha Chi Omega member owned business. CATEGORIES & RESTRICTIONS: Categories Accepted Comments Alpha Chi Merchandise Yes Only Greek Licensed Vendors will be accepted. Non-Alpha Chi Merchandise Yes Commercial Advertisements Yes e.g., designer clothing, photography, jewlery Alcohol Advertisements Tobacco Advertisements Political Advertisements No No No Categories and restrictions are not limited to only those listed above. Placement of any and all advertising is at the discretion of the editor and Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity, Inc. Due to postal regulations, advertisements for travel, insurance and financial instruments will not be accepted. DEADLINES: Issue Space Requests Closing Date Final Copy Spring December 1 December 31 January 1 Summer March 1 March 31 April 1 Fall June 1 June 30 July 1 Winter September 1 September 15 October 1 2 of 6
ELECTRONIC FILE REQUIREMENTS: Advertisements may only be submitted electronically. Files may be submitted via CD ROM, email or online FTP replacement. The print-ready ad must be a minimum 300 DPI at full-size and in PDF or TIFF format. CANCELLATIONS: If, for any reason, an advertisement is cancelled after the closing date or mid-contract, the publisher reserves the right to charge for the advertisement without running it or to repeat a previous advertisement at the contracted full rate. LATE FEES: All ads received after the final copy deadline will be considered late. Late ads will incur a late fee of 5% of the total cost of the ad per day the ad is late. INVOICING: Advertisers will not be invoiced until the issue has been printed. Advertisers will have a 30 day grace period from the date of the invoice to submit complete payment for their ads once the issue has been printed. After 30 days, all unpaid ads will incur a $100 late fee. PLACEMENT OF ADVERTISING: All advertising is subject to review by the editor and Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. The editor reserves the right to reject at any time any advertising for any reason, or to limit the advertising content in any issue without liability, even though previously acknowledged or accepted. Advertising will be placed throughout the magazine at the discretion of the editor. 3 of 6
COPYRIGHT & CONDITIONS: Advertiser acknowledges that acceptance, editorial content and placement of all submitted advertising is at the discretion of the editor. All copy and illustrations will be published with the understanding that the advertiser has secured the proper written consents for the use of names, pictures and testimonials of any person alive or dead and that The Lyre and Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity, Inc. are hereby fully authorized to publish and to cause publication of such material. The advertiser hereby indemnifies and agrees to hold harmless The Lyre and Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity, Inc., its officers, agents and employees against expenses (including legal fees) and losses resulting from the publication of the contents of the advertising including, without limitations, claims or suits for libel, violation of right of privacy, copyright infringement or plagiarism. The Lyre and Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity, Inc. assume no responsibility for the performance of advertised products and for delivery of the same. 4 of 6
CONTRACT OF ADVERTISEMENT The Lyre Magazine COMPANY NAME (if applicable): CONTACT NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE #: EMAIL: CHAPTER & SCHOOL OF INITIATION (if applicable): CHOSEN ISSUE(S): Spring 2014 Summer 2014 Fall 2014 Winter 2014 Content Deadline: January 1 Content Deadline: April 1 Content Deadline: July 1 Content Deadline: October 1 Payment Due: April 15 Payment Due: July 15 Payment Due: October 15 Payment Due: January 15 AMOUNT DUE: Full Page $800 x issue(s) = $ 1/2 Page $500 x issue(s) = $ 1/3 Page $300 x issue(s) = $ 1/4 Page $200 x issue(s) = $ Discount (if applicable) - % Total Amount Due $ PAYMENT METHOD: Send me a bill Automatic Payments Visa Mastercard Name (as it appears on card) Account # Exp. Date Security Code (on back of card) I authorize Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity, Inc. to make quarterly automatic payments (as determined by the payment due date for each issue) from the credit account listed above. Signature Date 5 of 6
AGREEMENT & SIGNATURE: I have read, undertsand and agree to the terms addressed in this, The Lyre-Advertising Specifications, Production & Pricing. Furthermore, I agree to the terms of payment outlined on the Contract of Advertisement. Print Signature Date Please send this completed application via email or postal mail to: lobrien@alphachiomega.org Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity, Inc. c/o Lyre Editor 5939 Castle Creek Parkway North Drive Indianapolis, IN 46250 6 of 6
lyre THE Advertising Specifications, Production & Pricing PRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS: Trim Size: 8.375 x 10.875 Printing Process: Heat-set web, 4-color w/ satin varnish on outside covers Paper Stock: Cover: 8 pt. No. 2 Gloss Cover Text: 50# No. 3 Satin Binding: Perfect bound Inserts: Rates, mechanical specifications, closing dates and availability will be handled on an individual basis. Bleeds: 0.25 past trim CONTACTS: Any questions or entries should be directed to the editor of The Lyre. The editor can be contacted at the following: Alpha Chi Omega Headquarters c/o Lyre Editor 5939 Castle Creek Parkway North Drive Indianapolis, IN 46250 317.579.5050 ext. 251, office 317.579.5051, fax lobrien@alphachiomega.org