Rates and Specs
The Fountain is a beautiful publication that provides community news and information, useful articles on topics of interest to new homeowners, and a collection of resources most frequently needed by new homeowners. It is a publication created by residents for residents and is a great way to connect your services with this growing
base of customers.

Size 1x rate 3x rate 6x rate 12x rate
Directory -- 25.00 20.00 15.00
Business Card 52.00 50.00 47.00 45.00
     
1/8 pg BW 125.00 120.00 115.00 110.00
1/8 pg Color 150.00 145.00 135.00 130.00
     
1/4 pg BW 250.00 235.00 225.00 215.00
1/4 pg Color 285.00 270.00 255.00 245.00
     
1/2 pg BW 485.00 465.00 440.00 425.00
1/2 pg Color 555.00 530.00 505.00 480.00
     
Full pg BW 955.00 910.00 865.00 825.00
Full pg Color 1050.00 1000.00 950.00 905.00
Inside Back/Front Cover Color 1135.00 1080.00 1030.00 980.00
Back Cover Color 1165.00 1110.00 1055.00 1005.00
     

*Directory Listings and Business Card ads require a three month minimum advertising commitment. Additional 2.5% Discount off total amount for contracts paid in full in advance. Rates listed in US Dollars. Rates subject to change. Rate Terms: Advertisers on contract receiving frequency rate discounts that do not fulfill the term of their contract will be short-rated and billed the amount discounted. Rates listed in US Dollars. Rates subject to change.

Ad Deadline: Insertion orders: Due on the 5th of the month prior to the month in which you are advertising

Advertising Material: Due on the 10th of the month prior to the month in which you are advertising.


Ad Specifications
  Width Height
Business Card
(Horzontial cards only)
3.5 inches 2 inches
     
1/8 page ad (horizontal) 5 inches 3.75 inches
     
1/4 page ad (vertical) 5 inches 8 inches
     
1/2 page ad (horizontal) 10 inches 8 inches
     
Full page ad 10 inches 16 inches
     

Ad Specifications:

Printing: The Fountain is printed on a webpress on 35# Highbrite (Newspaper like stock). Please allow for 30% dot gain (see below).

File Format: Print Ready/High Resolution PDF format. DPI: Material should be built at a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.

Fonts: Please embed all fonts or convert fonts to outlines when making a PDF.

Black and White Ads: Allow for 30% Dot gain which will result in images printing darker than expected. Lighten images accordingly.

Color Ads: Allow for 30% Dot gain which wiil result in images printing darker than expected. Lighten images accordingly. Color material should be sent as four color process. Please avoid small 4 color black type. Color may vary slightly from issue to issue.

Photoshop tips: Using Photoshop, apply an Unsharp Mask at about 80% to all images. This will help with your images printing clearer

Sending Ad Material:

Email: admaterial@thefountain-online.com

FTP: Please contact our production department for FTP instructions.
(800) 497-1309 x707 or admaterial@thefountain-online.com

 



 


 

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• Rates & Specs
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• Insertion Order Form
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• Business Directory
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