For Association & Corporate Meeting Planners & Tradeshow Professionals MEDIA & MARKETING DATA 2017 2 About Us 3 Demographics & Circulation 4 Editorial Calendar 5 Print Advertising 6 DIGITAL advertising 7&8 Value /facilitiesmediagroup @Media @Media
About Us The Media Group has been a presence in the live events industry for more than twenty-five years. We have been a leading news source through our premiere business to business trade publications. is published, quarterly, in print, and provides in depth reports of the MICE, (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Expositions) industry. F&D s distribution of 15,000 print copies to a readership of more than 30,000 MICE professionals up to date on news, trades, and major events that affect the industry. In 2017, two online-only publications will supplement the quarterly print editions, which are also available to online readers. & Event Management contains features, spotlights, columns, and news geared to improving bottom line performance. Our Prime Site Awards, which we have been bestowed annually since 1994, are highly coveted in the industry, as our Luminary Awards, which appear in our F&EM Superbook and F&EM Booking Guide issues, respectively. 2
DEMOGRAPHICS & CIRCULATION and Destinations magazine (F&D) is read by more than 29,000 MICE industry professionals. Distributed quarterly in print, F&D is also supplemented by mid-year and year-end online issues. Delivered to a controlled distribution of associations & corporate planners and tradeshow professionals, our magazine reaches key decision makers across the MICE spectrum. F&D is a media partner with IMEX and our publication can be obtained at major industry tradeshows and events. 3
EDITORIAL CALENDAR SUMMER Ad Closing: 8/17/17 Materials Due: 8/25/17 Publication Date: September FALL Ad Closing: 11/4/17 Materials Due: 11/11/17 Publication Date: December WINTER Ad Closing: 1/31/18 Materials Due: 2/9/18 Publication Date: March SPRING 2018 SuperBook Ad Closing: 4/27/18 Materials Due: 5/4/18 Publication Date: June Special Sections & Awards *Advertisers receive bonus advertorial Mid-Market Review*: Value-Added Destinations Small-Market Destinations and Venues* Planner Roundtable 2018 Prime Site Meeting (PRISM) Hotel Awards* ELITE Awards 2018 Prime Site Awards* 2018 Top Destination Awards* Features Meetings on a Budget Event Marketing Training and Teambuilding Working with CVBs Incentive Planning Meeting Technology Medical Meetings Religious Meetings Destinations* *Advertisers receive free three-month online ad Atlantic City New York Arizona Mid-Atlantic (DC, MD, VA) Texas Ohio Europe California Florida Hawaii The Caribbean Las Vegas Orlando Philadelphia Mexico A-Lists Top Hotel/ CC Chefs DMC Leaders Women CVB Leaders Women CC Execs Shows (Coverage and/or Bonus Distribution) IMEX America 2017 Oct. 10-12, Las Vegas IAEE Expo! Expo! Nov. 28-30, San Antonio; PCMA, Jan. 7-10, 2018, Nashville ASAE Great Ideas Conference, March 11-13, 2018 Colorado Springs MPI WEC 2018 June 2-5, Indianapolis; ASAE 2018 Annual Meeting Aug. 18-21, Chicago Products & Services (Shopping Guides; Case Studies) Food & Beverage/ Catering Tradeshow/ Exhibition Products Meeting Technology Transportation 4
2016-17 RATES (All advertising is full-color) PRINT ADVERTISING 1x 2x 3x 4x Full Page $5,475 $9,575 $12,775 $16,000 1/2 Page $3,750 $6,525 $8,700 $11,000 1/4 Page $1,925 $3,475 $4,625 $6,000 Note: There is a 15% surcharge for creation of advertorial Pages from supplied copy and photos 1/8-Page Listing Only $950 $1,725 $2,275 $2,800 Covers: Cover II & III $6,425 $11,575 $15,425 $19,000 Cover IV $6,875 $12,375 $16,500 $20,500 Full Page Non-bleed: W 7.125" x H 10.127" Bleed: Trim: W. 8.125" x H 10.875" (Please allow.25 from trim to live area) Bleed: 8.378" x H 11.127" Front Cover Gatefold available Insert Program Available Please Call for Details 1/2-Page Horizontal W 7" x H 4.75" Print Mechanical Requirements Printing Process: Offset Full-Run Binding: Perfect Bound Trim Size: 8.125 x 10.875 Live Area:.25 from trim Bleed:.25 from trim on all sides with crop marks at.25 Digital Submissions: Please provide materials on CD, DVD or via Email or PDF link with accurate color proof Formats: High resolution PDF, Tiff, Jpeg. InDesign must be packaged with fonts provided Email Address: design@facilitiesonline.com Mailing Address Send all orders and materials to: Attn: Production Manager 152 Madison Avenue, Suite 802, New York, NY 10016 Production Questions: Please call Michael Caffin: (212) 532-4150 or email: mcaffin@facilitiesonline.com 1/2-Page Vertical W. 3.5" x H 10" 1/4 Page W 3.5" x H 4.75" 5
DIGITAL ADVERTISING 30,000 Page Visits Per Month 1M impressions Our redesigned website attracts over 30,000 unique page visits per month. We offer; industry news and updates, exclusive features, such as videos and photos from different events in the industry, and a knowledge about our annual awards distributed to leading companies in the industry. Our print magazine is available to read online in flip book form. With over 1 million impressions, our advertisers have extended much more to our global audience. Online Advertising 3 Months 6 Months 12 Months Banner Ad $1, 795 $2,895 $4,995 600 x 68 px Column Ad $895 $1,690 $2,995 170 x 208 px Monthly e-newsletter (column size only) $500 Sponsorship of Online Issue $2,500 Videos & Additional Links in Online Issue $250 Online Digital Requirements: 72 DPI, RGB Files in JPEG or Gif format 6
Value for your ad dollar & 2017 Prime Site & Top Destination Awards 32 BEDROCK COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 152 Madison Ave., Ste. 802, New York, NY 10016 2017 Destinations SuPERBOOK For AssociAtion & corporate Meeting planners & tradeshow professionals SMG 40 YEARS AnD STiLL GROwinG SEniOR LEADERShiP REfLECT On ThE COMPAnY S PAST AnD future 42 Secure Your Meeting 129 Dean Jones on the State of RCMA s EMERGE 18 Las Vegas 56 Orlando 46 Philadelphia 52 6 Planning Tips for hybrid Events 130 Wes Westley, President and CEO, SMG Why Choose Magazine? Publishing since 1994, magazine is an invaluable resource for planners for national, state and regional associations, and corporate planners to use when planning their group meetings, tradeshows and conventions. Each of our quarterly issues includes in-depth interviews and guest columns from industry experts, destination spotlights, case studies, targeted news, show coverage, and our Awards of Excellence. Each of our quarterly issues are distributed in print and online to 29,000+ association meeting planners and executives, corporate meeting planners and tradeshow managers. ½-page and higher advertisers receive matching advertorial space in selected issues and sections. All advertisers receive a bonus 1/8-page listing in our Sites & Cities Directory. The best, most reasonable advertising rates in the industry. Strong, informative and invaluable editorial content for planners. Each of our issues are also online with links on our site, online.com, which averages more than 5,000 hits/day. Bonus distribution at major industry tradeshows including IMEX, IAEE, ASAE, IAVM. Online advertising and sponsorship opportunities. Monthly e-newsletter with unique editorial content and links to our publications. Videos and podcasts from major industry events. Personal attention by our committed staff. Ad copy layout and design services available. 7
added Value & 2017 Prime Site & Top Destination Awards 32 BEDROCK COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 152 Madison Ave., Ste. 802, New York, NY 10016 2017 Destinations SuPERBOOK For AssociAtion & corporate Meeting planners & tradeshow professionals SMG 40 YEARS AnD STiLL GROwinG SEniOR LEADERShiP REfLECT On ThE COMPAnY S PAST AnD future 42 Secure Your Meeting 129 Dean Jones on the State of RCMA s EMERGE 18 Las Vegas 56 Orlando 46 Philadelphia 52 6 Planning Tips for hybrid Events 130 Wes Westley, President and CEO, SMG Must Shares F & D stories Trade show sponsorships Reprints of stories and your advertorials Marketing / editorial support for you venue, destination and product Online mentions for valued advertisers Online monthly newsletter sponsorship Bonus distribution at major industry trade shows List yourself as one of our partners highlighted at our tradeshow booth Insert our over-run advertising in our publication at cut rate prices Special mention in our industry podcasts from tradeshows (we interview you for low cost) Videos with your ad in our annual Superbooks Special online section request proposal 8