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Advertising - Rates - Media Kit

Florida Sportsman Magazine Advertising Rates

Card No. 44, Effective September 2008 issue.

DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES

NOTE: e-mail bob@floridasportsman.com or phone 772-219-7400, for special Classified and Boat Dealer rates.

Black & White
1x 3x 6x 12x
Page $4820 $4420 $4325 $4215
2/3 Page $3530 $3225 $3170 $3120
1/2 Page Island $2770 $2560 $2475 $2425
1/2 Page horiz. $2665 $2460 $2375 $2330
1/3 Page $1945 $1785 $1755 $1720
1/6 Page $1000 $925 $905 $885
1/12 Page $550 $510 $500 $485
2 Color: (Black plus one color):
1x 3x 6x 12x
Page $5545 $5085 $4970 $4855
2/3 Page $4055 $3715 $3650 $3585
1/2 Page Island $3190 $2940 $2835 $2770
1/2 Page horiz. $3060 $2830 $2740 $2680
1/3 Page $2240 $2055 $2020 $1980
1/6 Page $1145 $1070 $1055 $1030
4 Color:
1x 3x 6x 12x
Page $6500 $5970 $5855 $5780
2/3 Page $4720 $4330 $4260 $4130
1/2 Page Island $3785 $3475 $3400 $3350
1/2 Page horiz. $3640 $3340 $3280 $3220
1/3 Page $2690 $2495 $2435 $2385
1/6 Page $1680 $1555 $1520 $1470
Covers:
1x 3x 6x 12x
2 & 3 Cover $6835 $6630 $6485 $6360
4 Cover $7380 $7150 $7005 $6885
Dimensions: Live Bleed
Spread 15 1/4" x 10" 16 1/4" x 11 1/8"
1/2 horiz. spread 15 1/4" x 4 7/8" 16 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Page 7" x 10" 8 1/4" x 11 1/8"
2/3 vertical 4 5/8" x 10" 5 1/4" x 11 1/8"
1/2 horizontal 7 x 4 7/8" 8 1/4" x 5 1/2"
1/2 island 4 5/8" x 7 1/2" 5 1/4" x 8 1/8"
1/3 vertical 2 1/4" x 10" 2 7/8" x 11 1/8"
1/3 square 4 5/8" x 4 7/8"
1/6 vertical 2 1/4" x 4 7/8"
1/6 horizontal 4 5/8" x 2 3/8"
1/12 2 1/4" x 2 3/8"
Big Inch 2 1/4" x 1 1/8"

CIRCULATION DATA

    For the period ending June 30, 2008 the ABC audited paid circulation is 105,188. Overall readership exceeds 300,000. Sold throughout Florida, the American Tropics and across the nation at marine and tackle outlets and general news stands, and by paid subscriptions, reaching a huge consumer market. Established 1969. Single copy $3.99; by mail, 12 issues, $26.95, 24 issues $48.95, 36 issues $ 59.95.

PRINTING SPECIFICATIONS

Preferred material: Electronic Files

Florida Sportsman uses Apple Power Macintosh computers with QuarkXpress, Adobe Photoshop, Freehand and Illustrator.

  • Must send all linked graphics, printer and screen fonts.
  • Accepted graphic formats: TIFF, EPS, JPG at 300 dpi at 100%.
  • PDFs accepted only if distilled through Adobe Acrobat distiller. Set Adobe distiller to press optimized. Send and embed fonts.
  • All 4-color separations must be in CMYK format. No DCS files accepted.
  • Include a report of all fonts and graphics for each file.
  • Include a laser proof for all ads. A color proof must accompany all color ads. We do not guarantee color match unless proof conforms with SWOP standards.
  • FTP Site Available, call for instructions.
  • Ads in the correct format may be e-mailed to cathy@floridasportsman.com . You must fax a copy of the ad to 772-219-6900. Include the name of the account, issue, contact person and phone number or your ad will not be accepted.

Also accepted: Film negatives (right reading, emulsion side down). B/W line screen: 110; 4 color: 133. Proofs required. Nominal net charges for typesetting, conversions and artwork. Important: For bleed copy allow 1/8" for trim on outside edges, keep live matter at least 1/2" from edges. Trim size 8" x  10 7/8"

ISSUE AND CLOSING DATES

    Published monthly. Reservations and camera-ready copy closing 45 days prior to cover month. Copy requiring artwork and/or typesetting should be provided 10 days prior to closing. On sale the 25th of the month preceding cover month.

Reader Survey
FLORIDA SPORTSMAN MAGAZINE
READER SURVEY

A SPECIAL AUDIENCE OF
BUYERS...YEAR-AROUND

 

29.8 % of Florida Sportsman readers plan on buying a new boat in the next 18 months, and on spending an average of $40,589.65 (boat and accessories).

 

67.5 % have purchased a product or service as a result of an ad in Florida Sportsman.

 

47.2 % don't read any other fishing or outdoor magazine.

 

When asked what publications would most likely influence your boat buying decision, Florida Sportsman readers overwhelmingly said that Florida Sportsman would "most likely" influence their boat buying decision.

Florida Sportsman.............46.8%
Boat Trader......................24.8%
National Magazine............13.8%
Local Newspaper.............11.9%
Regional Fishing Magazine..2.8%

 

This data are the results of a printed survey mailed to paid subscribers to Florida Sportsman Magazine. Names of subscribers were selected on a purely random basis by Neodata Corporation of Boulder, Colorado. A postage-paid return envelope was provided. There were no incentives or inducements. The original returns are available for review. Note: Responses are presented in terms of total primary readers (not counting additional readers) and/or in percentages, which may total more than 100% due to multiple answers.

FISHING INVOLVEMENT

PERCENTAGE OF READERS WHO FISH:

Salt water 99%     Fresh water 59%

AVERAGE NUMBER OF DAYS FISHING YEARLY:
30 days or more 53.3%     50 days or more 28.4%

FAVORITE INSHORE/REEF SALTWATER FISH IN ORDER:
Redfish, Snook, Trout, Snapper, Tarpon, Cobia

FAVORITE OFFSHORE FISH IN ORDER:
Dolphin, Grouper, Kingfish, Sailfish, Wahoo

FAVORITE FRESHWATER FISH IN ORDER:
Bass, Speckled Perch, Bream, Striped Bass

IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS I PLAN TO:
Fish in a tournament...................................33.0%
Go to a Florida Sportsman Fishing Show....59.6%
Go on a fishing vacation..............................75.9%
Use a guide or charterboat..........................55.0%

 

FISHING TACKLE & GEAR

PERCENTAGE OF READERS OWNING TYPES OF FISHING GEAR:

Spinning 97.2% Baitcast 62.4% Heavy Saltwater 78.6% Flyfishing 40.5%

 

BOAT AND POWER OWNERSHIP
Own at least one boat.... 88.0%
Own two or more boats.. 41.6%
Plan on buying a boat in the
next 18 months...............29.8%
Purchased a boat in the
last 18 months................31.0%
Plan on spending over
$20,000 for boat.............79.4%
Type of Boat Owned:
Offshore
49.4%
       
  Inshore
39.9%
     
    Flats
31.5%
   
      Canoe
20.8%
 
        Bass
10.7%
Type of Power Owned:

Outboard............. 89.5%
Inboard................ 7.2%
Inboard/Outdrive... 3.3%

Length of Boat:

Up to 20'................ 88.1%
20' and over............54.6%

Percent owning one or more
boat trailers..............81.5%

Percent keeping one or more
boats in the water......22.0%

Percent keeping their boats
at a marina and/or dry dock..16.1%

BOAT GEAR AND ELECTRONICS OWNED:

ELECTRONICS
Depth Recorder 89.9%
Cellular Phone 61.3%
Loran 38.7%
Electronic Chart Plotter 10.1%
EPIRB 30.4%
GPS 45.2%
VHF Radio 75.6%
Stereo 36.3%
Autopilot 4.8%

GEAR
Trim Tabs 32.1%
Trailer winch 52.4%
Live Bait System 73.2%
Bilge Pump 90.5%
Washdown Pump 30.4%
Aluminum Fabrication 30.4%
Electric Trolling Motor 50.0%
Marine Paint/Wax 46.4%
READER PROFILE:

Primary Reader: Male 99%     Female 1%
Average Age: 47.3 years old
Pass-a-long readership - 2.4 additional readers

Education:

College Graduate.................................35.1%
Some College.......................................29.3%
High School.........................................18.3%
Post Graduate......................................17.3%

Renew their subscription every year..............72.0%
Is interested in purchasing waterfront realty...44.5%
Use the Internet...........................................27.2%


Average Subscriber Income...........$66,023.00
Average Household Income...........$85,452.00

Occupation:

Executive, Professional....................46.4%
Retired............................................17.5%
Craftsman........................................13.7%
Student..............................................2.7%
Other...............................................19.1%

WHAT THEY READ AND DON'T READ

Florida Sportsman is the complete fishing magazine for Florida and the Tropics.

Florida Sportsman is the bible for Florida's most active fishermen, and they seldom read any other fishing or outdoors magazine.

 


47 . 2 %
DON'T READ ANY
OTHER FISHING OR
OUTDOOR MAGAZINE


Look at the percentage of Florida Sportsman subscribers who don't read these other fishing or outdoor related magazines.

FS subscribers that DON'T READ:

Bass Master.................97.0%
Boating.........................97.0%
Field & Stream..........94.4%
Flyfishing in Saltwater..97.5%
Saltwater Sportsman....75.6%
Sport Fishing...................89.3%

Any advertising information is also available by contacting a regional representative:
  • SOUTH FLORIDA, CARIBBEAN & ONLINE MEDIA -- Jim Langone, 772-219-7400, x-127
  • CENTRAL/NORTH FLORIDA -- Rick Ryals, Phone & FAX 904-251-3026
  • OUTDOOR DIRECTORY -- Dave Osborne, 772-219-7400, x-106
  • NATIONAL SALES -- Bob Mitchell, 305-664-3767, FAX - 305-664-3766
  • MAIN OFFICE -- 2700 S. Kanner Hwy., Stuart, FL 34994, 772-219-7400, FAX 772-219-6900

 
 
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