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Journal Advertising
The Community Associations Journal is published 9 times per year and is distributed to over 2,000+ readers. Primarily, those readers are community association board members and community association managers. In addition, every issue of the Community Associations Journal is available digitally for online viewing, and if advertisers include their web address and/or email address in their display ad, viewers can access the advertiser’s website and contact the advertiser via email with just one click when viewing their ad. Advertising is offered in many size variations with premium (limited quantity) options. Read below for specs, rates and other details on Journal advertising.
Purchase Journal Advertising Space
For more information on journal advertising, read the specifications below.
Community Associations Journal Advertising Schedule
| Issue (2021) | Space Reservation Deadline | Materials & Payment Deadline | Issue Arrival Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| January/February | Dec 31 (2020) | January 8 | Late January |
| March | January 29 | February 12 | Mid March |
| April | February 26 | March 12 | Mid April |
| May | March 26 | April 12 | Mid May |
| June | April 30 | May 25 | Mid June |
| July/August* | June 11 | June 30 | Late July |
| September | July 30 | August 13 | Mid September |
| October | August 30 | September 15 | Mid October |
| November/December | October 15 | October 29 | Late November |
| *Special CA Day Section Including Trade Show Floor Plan |
| Issue Month(s) | Jan/Feb | March | April | May | June | July/Aug* | Sept | Oct | Nov/Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space Reservation Deadline | Dec 31, 2020 | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | March 26 | April 30 | June 11 | July 30 | Aug 30 | Oct 15 |
| Materials & Payment Deadline | Jan 8 | Feb 12 | March 12 | April 12 | May 25 | June 30 | Aug 13 | Sept 15 | Oct 29 |
| Issue Arrival Date | Late Jan | Mid March | Mid April | Mid May | Mid June | Late July | Mid Sept | Mid Oct | Late Nov |
| *Special CA Day Section Including Trade Show Floor Plan |
Journal Advertising Sizes & Rates
Standard Ads:
Full Page Ad Specs:
7.785 inches wide x 10.3 inches tall
Full Bleed Option:
If you want your ad to print edge to edge, the ad size is 8.5 inches wide x 11 inches tall plus 1/8th inch extention of art (bleed) on all sides. All text should be within 7.785 inches x 10.3 inches to ensure content does not get trimmed off during the print process.
Full Page Ad Rates:
| Rate (Number of Issues) | Member Pricing | Non-Member Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| 1x | $850 Per Ad | $1060 Per Ad |
| 3x | $765 Per Ad | $975 Per Ad |
| 6x | $720 Per Ad | $930 Per Ad |
| 9x* | $680 Per Ad | $890 Per Ad |
| *Members advertising in all 9 Journal issues in a year at this ad size includes 4 Sidebar Below Fold Banner Ads on WSCAI website per year. If you are a Non-Member, only 2 Sidebar Below Fold Banner Ads are included. |
Half Page Ad Specs:
Horizontal: 7.785 inches wide x 5 inches tall
Vertical: 3.75 inches wide x 10.3 inches tall
Half Page Ad Rates:
| Rate (Number of Issues) | Member Pricing | Non-Member Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| 1x | $635 Per Ad | $795 Per Ad |
| 3x | $575 Per Ad | $735 Per Ad |
| 6x | $540 Per Ad | $700 Per Ad |
| 9x* | $510 Per Ad | $670 Per Ad |
| *Members advertising in all 9 Journal issues in a year at this ad size includes 2 Sidebar Below Fold Banner Ads on WSCAI website per year. If you are a Non-Member, only 1 Sidebar Below Fold Banner Ads are included. |
1/4 Page Ad Specs:
3.75 inches wide x 5 inches tall
1/4 Page Ad Rates:
| Rate (Number of Issues) | Member Pricing | Non-Member Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| 1x | $450 Per Ad | $565 Per Ad |
| 3x | $410 Per Ad | $525 Per Ad |
| 6x | $380 Per Ad | $495 Per Ad |
| 9x | $360 Per Ad | $475 Per Ad |
Full Page Ad Specs:
7.785 inches wide x 10.3 inches tall
Full Bleed Option:
If you want your ad to print edge to edge, the ad size is 8.5 inches wide x 11 inches tall plus 1/8th inch extention of art (bleed) on all sides. All text should be within 7.785 inches x 10.3 inches to ensure content does not get trimmed off during the print process.
Full Page Ad Rates:
| Issue Rate: 1x | |
|---|---|
| Member Pricing | $850 Per Ad |
| Non-Member Pricing | $1060 Per Ad |
| Issue Rate: 3x | |
| Member Pricing | $765 Per Ad |
| Non-Member Pricing | $975 Per Ad |
| Issue Rate: 6x | |
| Member Pricing | $720 Per Ad |
| Non-Member Pricing | $930 Per Ad |
| Issue Rate: 9x* | |
| Member Pricing | $680 Per Ad |
| Non-Member Pricing | $890 Per Ad |
| *Members advertising in all 9 Journal issues in a year at this ad size includes 4 Sidebar Below Fold Banner Ads on WSCAI website per year. If you are a Non-Member, only 2 Sidebar Below Fold Banner Ads are included. |
Half Page Ad Specs:
Horizontal: 7.785 inches wide x 5 inches tall
Vertical: 3.75 inches wide x 10.3 inches tall
Half Page Ad Rates:
| Issue Rate: 1x | |
|---|---|
| Member Pricing | $635 Per Ad |
| Non-Member Pricing | $795 Per Ad |
| Issue Rate: 3x | |
| Member Pricing | $575 Per Ad |
| Non-Member Pricing | $735 Per Ad |
| Issue Rate: 6x | |
| Member Pricing | $540 Per Ad |
| Non-Member Pricing | $700 Per Ad |
| Issue Rate: 9x* | |
| Member Pricing | $510 Per Ad |
| Non-Member Pricing | $670 Per Ad |
| *Members advertising in all 9 Journal issues in a year at this ad size includes 2 Sidebar Below Fold Banner Ads on WSCAI website per year. If you are a Non-Member, only 1 Sidebar Below Fold Banner Ads are included. |
1/4 Page Ad Specs:
3.75 inches wide x 5 inches tall
1/4 Page Ad Rates:
| Issue Rate: 1x | |
|---|---|
| Member Pricing | $450 Per Ad |
| Non-Member Pricing | $565 Per Ad |
| Issue Rate: 3x | |
| Member Pricing | $410 Per Ad |
| Non-Member Pricing | $525 Per Ad |
| Issue Rate: 6x | |
| Member Pricing | $380 Per Ad |
| Non-Member Pricing | $495 Per Ad |
| Issue Rate: 9x* | |
| Member Pricing | $360 Per Ad |
| Non-Member Pricing | $475 Per Ad |
Premium Ads:
Outside Back Cover Ad Specs:
8.75 inches wide x 7.875 inches tall plus 1/8 inch extension of art (bleed) on left, right, & bottom sides).
Text should be within 7.75 inches x 7.125 inches to avoid trimming of content during the print process.
Outside Back Cover Ad Rates:
| Rate (Number of Issues) | Member Pricing | Non-Member Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| 1x | $1085 Per Ad | $1325 Per Ad |
| 3x | $980 Per Ad | $1220 Per Ad |
| 6x | $925 Per Ad | $1165 Per Ad |
| 9x* | $870 Per Ad | $1110 Per Ad |
| *Members advertising in all 9 Journal issues in a year at this ad size includes 4 Sidebar Below Fold Banner Ads on WSCAI website per year. If you are a Non-Member, only 2 Sidebar Below Fold Banner Ads are included. |
1/2 Page Inside Cover Ad Specs:
7.785 inches wide x 5 inches tall
1/2 Page Inside Cover Ad Rates:
| Rate (Number of Issues) | Member Pricing | Non-Member Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| 1x | $765 Per Ad | $955 Per Ad |
| 3x | $695 Per Ad | $885 Per Ad |
| 6x | $655 Per Ad | $845 Per Ad |
| 9x* | $615 Per Ad | $805 Per Ad |
| *Members advertising in all 9 Journal issues in a year at this ad size includes 2 Sidebar Below Fold Banner Ads on WSCAI website per year. If you are a Non-Member, only 1 Sidebar Below Fold Banner Ads are included. |
1/2 Page Below Table of Contents Ad Specs:
7.785 inches wide x 5 inches tall
1/2 Page Below Table of Contents Ad Rates:
| Rate (Number of Issues) | Member Pricing | Non-Member Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| 1x | $745 Per Ad | $930 Per Ad |
| 3x | $665 Per Ad | $850 Per Ad |
| 6x | $630 Per Ad | $815 Per Ad |
| 9x* | $595 Per Ad | $780 Per Ad |
| *Members advertising in all 9 Journal issues in a year at this ad size includes 2 Sidebar Below Fold Banner Ads on WSCAI website per year. If you are a Non-Member, only 1 Sidebar Below Fold Banner Ads are included. |
Outside Back Cover Ad Specs:
8.75 inches wide x 7.875 inches tall plus 1/8 inch extension of art (bleed) on left, right, & bottom sides).
Text should be within 7.75 inches x 7.125 inches to avoid trimming of content during the print process.
Outside Back Cover Ad Rates:
| Issue Rate: 1x | |
|---|---|
| Member Pricing | $1085 Per Ad |
| Non-Member Pricing | $1325 Per Ad |
| Issue Rate: 3x | |
| Member Pricing | $980 Per Ad |
| Non-Member Pricing | $1220 Per Ad |
| Issue Rate: 6x | |
| Member Pricing | $925 Per Ad |
| Non-Member Pricing | $1165 Per Ad |
| Issue Rate: 9x* | |
| Member Pricing | $870 Per Ad |
| Non-Member Pricing | $1110 Per Ad |
| *Members advertising in all 9 Journal issues in a year at this ad size includes 4 Sidebar Below Fold Banner Ads on WSCAI website per year. If you are a Non-Member, only 2 Sidebar Below Fold Banner Ads are included. |
1/2 Page Inside Cover Ad Specs:
7.785 inches wide x 5 inches tall
1/2 Page Inside Cover Ad Rates:
| Issue Rate: 1x | |
|---|---|
| Member Pricing | $765 Per Ad |
| Non-Member Pricing | $955 Per Ad |
| Issue Rate: 3x | |
| Member Pricing | $695 Per Ad |
| Non-Member Pricing | $885 Per Ad |
| Issue Rate: 6x | |
| Member Pricing | $655 Per Ad |
| Non-Member Pricing | $845 Per Ad |
| Issue Rate: 9x* | |
| Member Pricing | $615 Per Ad |
| Non-Member Pricing | $805 Per Ad |
| *Members advertising in all 9 Journal issues in a year at this ad size includes 2 Sidebar Below Fold Banner Ads on WSCAI website per year. If you are a Non-Member, only 1 Sidebar Below Fold Banner Ads are included. |
1/2 Page Below Table of Contents Ad Specs:
7.785 inches wide x 5 inches tall
1/2 Page Below Table of Contents Ad Rates:
| Issue Rate: 1x | |
|---|---|
| Member Pricing | $745 Per Ad |
| Non-Member Pricing | $930 Per Ad |
| Issue Rate: 3x | |
| Member Pricing | $665 Per Ad |
| Non-Member Pricing | $850 Per Ad |
| Issue Rate: 6x | |
| Member Pricing | $630 Per Ad |
| Non-Member Pricing | $815 Per Ad |
| Issue Rate: 9x* | |
| Member Pricing | $595 Per Ad |
| Non-Member Pricing | $780 Per Ad |
| *Members advertising in all 9 Journal issues in a year at this ad size includes 2 Sidebar Below Fold Banner Ads on WSCAI website per year. If you are a Non-Member, only 1 Sidebar Below Fold Banner Ads are included. |
Premium Ad Disclaimer:
The WSCAI Community Associations Journal runs 9 times a year. As such, Premium Ads are in limited quantities, and on a first come, first serve basis.
Classified Ads:
Classifed Ad Specs:
Classified ads must be 25 words or less. Ads exceeding 25 words will be charged .50 per word for each word over the 25-word limit up to a maximum of 50 words per ad. Classified ads are available on a space-available, first-come/first-served basis, and must be received with full payment by the Space Reservation deadline to be considered.
Classified Ad Rates:
| Rate (Number of Issues) | Member Pricing | Non-Member Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Words or Less | ||
| 1x | $450 Per Ad | $565 Per Ad |
| 3x | $410 Per Ad | $525 Per Ad |
| 6x | $380 Per Ad | $495 Per Ad |
| 9x* | $360 Per Ad | $475 Per Ad |
| More Than 25 Words | ||
| All Ads | Ads exceeding 25 words will be charged .50 per word for each word over the 25-word limit up to a maximum of 50 words per ad. |
Classifed Ad Specs:
Classified ads must be 25 words or less. Ads exceeding 25 words will be charged .50 per word for each word over the 25-word limit up to a maximum of 50 words per ad. Classified ads are available on a space-available, first-come/first-served basis, and must be received with full payment by the Space Reservation deadline to be considered.
Classified Ad Rates:
| 25 Words or Less | |
|---|---|
| Issue Rate: 1x | |
| Member Pricing | $1085 Per Ad |
| Non-Member Pricing | $1325 Per Ad |
| Issue Rate: 3x | |
| Member Pricing | $980 Per Ad |
| Non-Member Pricing | $1220 Per Ad |
| Issue Rate: 6x | |
| Member Pricing | $925 Per Ad |
| Non-Member Pricing | $1165 Per Ad |
| Issue Rate: 9x | |
| Member Pricing | $870 Per Ad |
| Non-Member Pricing | $1110 Per Ad |
| More Than 25 Words | |
| All Ads | Ads exceeding 25 words will be charged .50 per word for each word over the 25-word limit up to a maximum of 50 words per ad. |
Print Terminology:
- Live Area: Where all text and important information/content should be placed.
- Trim Line: Where the printed pages are cut (trimmed) to during the print/binding process.
- Bleed Edge: Where the art of an ad should extend to past the trim line. When pages are cut to size in the binding process, it is impossible to be precise, so having the art bleed past the trim line will ensure there is no white space showing due to uneven cutting.
Important Journal Advertising Information!
What Are the Overall Journal Specs?
Community Associations Journal Publication: trim size is 8.5” x 11”
Live area for all ads should be .25” inside trim.
If ad requires a bleed, the minimum bleed allowance is .125”
Specifications for Graphic Files, Color & Fonts:
Graphic files must be at least 300 dpi at 100% in the document. Only CMYK process colors are to be used. No RGB images or spot colors accepted. Compressed images such as JPEG or LZW are not accepted. Only Mac postscript fonts are acceptable, with both printer and screen fonts included.
Formats:
Press-ready, high resolution PDF format preferred. PDFs must be saved as PDFX1a format or created with the following settings: 2400 dpi, 150 line-art frequency, CMYK. Layers must be flattened. All fonts must be embedded or outlined. In addition to PDF format, we also accept .tif or .eps, with all text converted to outlines and all images embedded. Files must be minimum 300 dpi and cmyk. Layers must be flattened. We accept ads created in the following software programs:
• Adobe Photoshop CC
• Adobe Illustrator CC
• Adobe pdf X-1a
All other file types submitted in MS Publisher, Pagemaker, Corel Draw, MS Word, Excel etc., are not accepted.
Ads Must Be Submitted in Acceptable Format!
All rates are based on ads provided in acceptable format. Ad materials not submitted to these standards, or sized incorrectly, are subject to charges of $95 per hour, with a minimum charge of $50. Ad design and production assistance is available. For more information, contact Michelle Leary at michelle.leary@wscai.org.
Design/Production Assistance:
Graphic design services are available at an additional charge. Contact Michelle Leary at michelle.leary@wscai.org for more details.
Send Ads via Email:
Submit journal and classified ads by email to: info@wscai.org
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