2009 Advertising Rates

2009 Media Information
(Rates effective January 2009)

Refractories Applications, the premier technology journal for the global refractories industries, covers the latest advances in raw materials, finished products, installation and research. Reach over 4,000 dedicated refractory specialists!

2009 Calendar

ADVERTISING RATES - (Black and white rates)

COVERS

Non-cancelable basis price includes 4 color process

MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

For Advertising Information Contact:

Mary Lee, Assistant Editor/Ad Information

Missouri S&T

Materials Science and Engineering Department

223 McNutt Hall, Rolla, MO 65409

Phone: (573) 341-6561 Fax: (573) 341-6934

E-mail: leemj@mst.edu

All Other Information Contact:

Refractories Applications and News

University of Missouri-Rolla

Materials Science and Engineering Department

223 McNutt Hall, Rolla, MO 65409

Phone: (573) 341-6561   Fax: (573) 341-6934

E-mail: editor@ranews.info
Website: www.ranews.info

INSERTS

Advertiser provided inserts should measure 8.5" x 11” or 11” x17”.  Before ordering printing, advertiser should check with publisher to determine quantity and shipping instructions.

AGENCY COMMISSION

15% of gross billing allowed to advertising agencies on space, color, and position.  Net 30 days.  Commission is not allowed on other items such as artwork, printing, reprints, or inserts. Publisher has the right to withhold all advertising and editorial inquiries due to late payment.

LIABILITY

The publisher reserves the right to hold advertisers and/or their advertising agencies jointly and/or solely liable for payment to the publisher.

DIRECTORY OF PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND SOURCES

Ad rates are $160.00 for one issue or $900 for six issues. You may include a message, 30 words or less, that describes your company's products, services and sources. Please include your logo in black and white camera-ready artwork and your business card. Payment for classified advertisement is required with your order. Ads are approximately 2.35" wide by approximately 3" high. There are three columns per page. For additional space or questions please call: (573) 341-6561 or email: <leem@umr.edu>.

MATERIALS FOR BLACK-AND-WHITE AND FOUR- COLOR

PROCESS ADS

Materials may be submitted on a zip disc or CD using MacIntosh compatible, QuarkXPress 4.1, Photoshop or Illustrator 8.0. All photos and graphics should be submitted at a resolution of 350 dpi in TIF, EPS or PDF format. Please include the fonts necessary for the printer. If you do not wish to submit ads in digital format, color ads maybe submitted as follows; supply screened film negatives right reading with emulsion side down, 120 line to 150 line screen. Only one solid color should be used in one area. Total density of all four colors should not exceed 300% in any area of the separation. Individual density of tone: black 165%, cyan 120%, magenta 130%, and yellow 95%. Rotation of colors: black, cyan, magenta, yellow. Separations must be accompanied by color proofs. There is an additional charge for stripping in film.

Buyer’s Guide

State which category you wish to be listed under or submit your own heading. Rates for insertion: $90 per listing in any category for 6 issues, one year. U.S. currency, Payable in advance. Your company will also be listed on our website buyer’s guide at no additional cost.

BILLING

Billing is issued on scheduled publication dates. Terms: Due upon receipt in US dollars. A late charge of 1.5% per month will be imposed on past-due accounts. Full payment is required for all reserved space whether or not it is used.  Advertising will not be accepted from delinquent accounts. The advertiser and/or agency will be liable for all fees and sums of collection, including but not limited to reasonable attorney's fees and court costs incurred by the publisher in the collection of said bills. Bills are turned over for legal collection at 90 days.  Jurisdiction and venue for any litigation ensuing from advertising placed in the publication shall properly lie in Phelps County, MO.

STORAGE

Reproduction materials will be stored for a period of one year after last use.  After this period we will assume that we have the authority to discard them.

PRODUCTION CHARGES

The publisher will correct artwork received that does not meet our printing specifications and such production charges will be billed to the advertiser. It is preferred that all advertising material be furnished complete and at exact size.  Publisher is not responsible for typesetting errors or space composition on any display or classified advertising set by the newspaper. A proof will be provided upon request. Advertisers whose artwork is received after the advertising deadline may be billed for additional costs if the late copy results in additional printing costs. Production charges start at $50/hr.

CONTRACT CANCELLATION

Advertiser or publisher on written notice in advance of closing date may cancel contracts, with the exception of covers and guaranteed positions. Advertiser will be billed for the actual space used within the contract year at the rates shown on the rate card. Covers and guaranteed special positions are non-cancelable.

PROTECTIVE CLAUSES

Advertisers and advertising agencies assume liability for all content of and legal fees of advertisements printed, and also assume responsibility for any claims and legal fees arising against the publisher. The publisher reserves the right to reject any advertising that it feels is not in keeping with the publication's standards.  The publisher reserves the right to place the word "advertisement" with copy that, in the publisher's opinion, resembles editorial matter. Orders are accepted subject to change in rates upon notice from the publisher. Publisher is not liable for delays in delivery and/or nondelivery due to conditions beyond the control of the publisher affecting production or delivery in any manner. Rate schedule is effective for one year. No conditions, oral or printed in the contract order, copy instructions, or elsewhere, which conflict with the publisher's policies as set forth in the Rate Card, will be binding on the publisher.