Advertising
Peterson Publications Advocates Use of Print
Advertising Rates
For additional information on Plastics Decorating advertising rates, please contact Gayla Peterson at 785-271-5801 or via email at [email protected].
Plastics Decorating Magazine
Plastics Decorating reaches a targeted plastics decorating and assembly audience through its print, digital and mobile editions.
- Reaches nearly 12,000 industry professionals
- Free links to the advertiser’s website through the digital edition, with 1,100 views per quarter
- Bonus distribution at tradeshows and conferences throughout the year
Each magazine is packed with information on decorating techniques for plastics, including pad printing, digital printing, hot stamping, heat transfer and laser marking. Assembly processes are covered, too, with detailed information on adhesives, ultrasonic welding, laser welding, surface treatment and robotics
Print Advertising Sizes
| Web Offset, Saddlestitched. | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Trim Size | 8 3/8" | 10 7/8" |
| Full Page | 7 1/2" | 10" |
| Full Page Bleed | 8 5/8" | 11 1/8" |
| Bleed Safety | 7 1/2" | 10 1/2" |
| 1/2 page horizontal | 7 1/2" | 4 7/8" |
| 1/2 page vertical | 3 3/4" | 10 1/2" |
| 1/4 page horizontal | 7 1/2" | 2 1/2" |
| 1/4 page vertical | 3 3/4" | 4 7/8" |
Required Formats
Please send ad as a PDF file saved at a minimum of 300 dpi. (All fonts
should be embedded.) TIF files also are acceptable. We will NOT accept application files (Quark, PageMaker, Publisher, etc.).
Sending Materials by mail
Advertisements (on CD accompanied by a proof) can be mailed to:
Peterson Publications, Inc.
2150 SW Westport Dr., Suite 101
Topeka, KS 66614
Sending Materials by E-mail
Advertisements can be sent to [email protected]. Our email system can accept large attachments, but sometimes large attachments can't be sent due to limitations of certain ISPs. If an attachment cannot be e-mailed, one alternative is to upload the file to your company web site or FTP system and send us a link to retrieve the file.
Guidelines
We've prepared guidelines for preparing and sending electronic files. Please be aware that we do NOT accept QuarkXPress or Microsoft Publisher files. We accept .pdf and .tif files, prepared for high-end output. For more information, please review the guidelines.
Plastics Decorating Website and Blog
The Plastics Decorating website offers additional advertising opportunities to connect with customers and prospects through strategically placed web banners. The website contains expanded news stories, fresh content and live links to industry resources.
The Plastics Decorating blog features perspectives and insights from industry experts.
- Averaging 2,675 page views per month
Online Advertising Sizes
• Lead Home Page Banner
Three ad positions available per month.
Located in the upper right corner of the Plastics Decorating Home page and other internal pages of the website, this prime position advertising opportunity provides advertisers immediate, forefront exposure with direct links to their website.
• Secondary Home Page Banner
One ad position available per month.
A secondary Home page banner is available above the first fold of the right column.
• Skyscraper
One ad position available per month.
Located in the upper right column of the Articles and other select pages, this is a prime position for frequently visited areas of the site and includes a direct link to the advertiser’s website.
• Supplier Index
Print advertisers are listed at no additional charge in a supplier index on the Plastics Decorating website and are categorized by product or service offered, including company name, contact information and web address with a direct link to the advertiser’s website.
| Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|
| Lead home page banner | 480 pixels | 60 pixels |
| Secondary home page banner | 234 pixels | 60 pixels |
| Skyscraper | 160 pixels | 350 pixels |
Plastics Decorating ENews
The Plastics Decorating ENews is distributed to 3,800 plastics decorating and assembly professionals throughout the US and internationally each month, providing
- Increased circulation
- Up-to-date industry news
- Product launches and technology trends
This cost-effective advertising vehicle offers another way to reach a worldwide audience and drive traffic through direct links to the advertiser’s website.
ENews Advertising Sizes
• Leaderboard Ad
Located directly under the ENews masthead, this prime advertising opportunity provides advertisers instant, maximum exposure with direct links to their websites.
• Prime Banner Ad
Located directly under the first story, this prime-positioned advertising opportunity provides advertisers with immediate, forefront exposure with direct links to their websites. One spot available per month.
• Standard Half Banner Ad
Located under the first set of industry updates, this advertising opportunity provides additional exposure with direct links to advertiser websites. Two side-by-side spots are available per month.
| Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|
| Leaderboard | 600 pixels | 75 pixels |
| Prime Half Banner | 468 pixels | 60 pixels |
| Standard Half Banner | 240 pixels | 120 pixels |
Required Formats
Send all banners as .jpg files only. Animated files will not be accepted.
Files should be at least 72 dpi and RGB color.