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The Metals Directory 2008 Advertising Information (pdf)
To request a printed media kit, a copy of The Metals Directory 2008 or other information, contact us at 312-654-2300.

Circulation and Bonus Distribution
Deadlines
Premium Position Display Advertising
Display Advertising
Metals Online
Metal Lits
Classifieds
Company Logos within The Metals Directory (in print and online)
The Metals Directory Layout
Trade & Professional Association Directory
Advertiser Bonuses
Mechanical Specs/Print Specs/Digital Requirements

Circulation
The Metals Directory is published annually in June, both in print and online. It is distributed to the combined circulation of Modern Metals and FFJournal and replaces the June issue of each.
Bonus Distribution
Additional copies of The Metals Directory will be distributed throughout the year at these shows:
2008
Fabtech 2008 - November 11-14, Chicago, IL
Deadlines
Advertising space reservations close May 13th
Advertising materials are due May 23rd

Online Registration closes May th
Logos are due May 23rd

Premium Position Display Advertising
    1) Category Tab Pages Published on 100 lb. stock, tab pages are a great way for advertisers to "stand out." There will be a total of 8 tab page positions available for advertisers. Categories are as follows: Equipment, Materials, Services and Company Contacts. Advertising will be available on a first come basis.

    Gross Rate: $7,500
    2) Cover Ads Inside Front Cover - $7,000
    Inside Back Cover - $6,500
    Back Cover - $6,700
    3) Display Advertising Please contact your Sales Rep for display rate information.
    4) Metals Online Without the correct URL, a Web site can be difficult to find on the Internet. The Metals Online lists your company's homepage plus a 50-word description that will give readers the accurate information they need to locate your site quickly.

    Display Advertisers - $350 (web listing and live link)
    Non-display Advertiser - $450 (web listing and live link)
    5) Metal Lits Feature your company or product brochure in full color, with a bold headline and a 50-word description of your literature. Metals Lits are the ideal way for you to promote and distribute your product catalogs and a cost-effective way to generate sales leads for your company. They are a 1/6 page.

    Display Advertisers - $1,100
    Non-display Advertiser - $1,230
    6) Classified Ads This is the place to post a job listing, sell new or used equipment, sell new or used software and/or your services. Our sizes range from 2-1/8"(W) x 1"(D) to 2-1/8"(W) x 5"(D).

    Click here for more info or to see the current online ad(s)
Company Logos
Stop the reader's eye at your listing within the directory with a company logo.
1) Gold Package(color)* 2-1/8” (W) x 1” (D) - $500 2-1/8” (W) x 2” (D) - $675
2) Silver Package(b/w)* 2-1/8” (W) x 1” (D) - $325 2-1/8” (W) x 2” (D) - $525
*If you choose one of the above packages, you have the option to add a product category logo for an additional $75 each.

See example of Company Logo
See example of Product Category Logo


Mechanical Specs/Print Specs/Digital Requirements
For more information, contact Carlotta Lacy at 312/654-2318 or carlotta@themetalsdirectory.com.

See Mechanical Specs

Display Advertiser Bonuses
Display Advertisers will receive the following bonuses:
Boldfaced listings in the print version.
Cross-reference by the page number of your display ad each time your company name appears.
A live link to your Web Site will be placed on our Web Site.
Listing in the Advertiser Index & Reader Inquiry Center in The Metals Directory including phone, fax, email and web address.

The Metals Directory Layout
Trade & Professional Association Directory
Equipment Section (Tab page)
Materials Section (Tab page)
Services Section (Tab page)
Company Contacts (Tab page)
Metal Lits
Metals Online
Classified Advertising
Advertiser Index & Reader Inquiry Center
Trade & Professional Association Directory
Important organizations for the metalworking industry with addresses, telephone and fax numbers and Web addresses. If you would like to add an association, please contact Lauren Duensing at lduensing@themetalsdirectory.com.
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