Discover Why Advertising in Official is Your Very Best Media Value!
IAPMO members are among the most savvy construction professionals and manufacturers in the world today. As a group, they spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on a wide variety of goods and services and are often key decision makers in the buying process. Your ad in Official will be seen by thousands of these key people, putting your product or service at the “top of the list” of these important customers. Since Official is published by IAPMO, your advertising dollars will help support this vital industry trade association in its aggressive advancement of codes, standards and professional development.
Markets Served
Official is read by some of the most influential members of the construction industry and related manufacturers. As the only publication produced by IAPMO for public distribution, Official provides cutting-edge news and views of association leadership and is the first source for breaking information on proposed code changes and other developments. Quarterly circulation of Official in print and electronic is in excess of 34,000, with a unique industry readership comprised of primarily plumbing and mechanical inspectors across the United States.
2023 Editorial Calendar
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Rates & Specs
Advertisers’ Responsibilities
• The publisher reserves the right to accept, classify, cancel, edit or reject any advertisement for any reason.
• The publisher shall have no liability whatsoever by reason of any error in connection with any advertisement (including without limitation, failure to publish advertising, additions or omissions to advertisements). The publisher shall not be responsible for and shall incur no liability for errors or misprints beyond agreement to publish a make-good ad in a space equal to the size occupied by the error.
• Advertisers or their agents are completely responsible for the ad content which is submitted and printed (including logos, photos and copy), and shall hold the publisher harmless against any demands, claims or liability arising from the publication of said advertising.
Ad Sizes (live area)
• Live area for the publication is 7.5˝w x 10˝h
• Bleed is only offered on full page ads at no additional cost and must extend from final trim size by 1/8" in all dimensions.
• Trim size is 8.5˝ by 11˝. Page numbers are typically not included in full bleed ads.
Production Charges
Ads may be provided by the customer or prepared by the design department at IAPMO. Charges for layout, design and copywriting are billed at $70 per hour (other charges may apply).
Proofs
• PDF proofs will be provided at no cost for review and approval. In the event that an advertiser desires a matchprint or other color proofing method, the cost of any such service, including shipping, will be billed at cost plus 15%.
• Minor changes or corrections to advertisers’ digital files are provided free of charge.
• Note: Advertisers who do not complete their frequency contract within their contract year will be short-rated to the appropriate earned rate. Cancellations cannot be accepted after space closing date. Advance payments are non-refundable.
Supported Media
We support the following media formats:
• Via E-Mail: High-Resolution/Press Ready (Adobe Acrobat PDF documents [.pdf]
• FTP transfer is also accepted for file delivery.
Artwork / Supported Applications
Preferred submissions are either PDF (High-Res/Press Ready) or JPG format (flatened, RGB or CYMK @ 300 dpi).
Commission
15 percent commission to recognized advertising agencies. No commission allowed on creative services, production, negatives or other non-space charges.
Payment and Cancellation
Payment is due by the deadline for space reservation unless prior arrangements have been made. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted. The publisher reserves the right to pull any advertising not paid in accordance with the specified terms.
Advertising may be cancelled without penalty up to the deadline for space reservation. Ads cancelled after the space deadline will be billed at 50 percent of the space rate. Ads cancelled or not provided after the deadline for materials will be billed at 100 percent of the rate.
General Conditions of Sale
Publisher may refuse to accept advertising from any customer for any reason. These reasons may include, but are not limited to, objectionable or offensive content, misleading claims, content that refers to or denounces competitors, or advertising that does not relate to the subject areas covered by Official magazine. The publisher reserves the right to use his/her sole discretion as to the suitability of any advertisement. Accounts more than 30 days past due are subject to credit hold and may have advertising cancelled without notice.
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Display Advertising Four Color Rates
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4x
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| Full Page |
$2100
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$1620
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| 1/2 (V/H) |
$1130
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$925
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| Island |
$910
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$710
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| 1/3 (V/H) |
$825
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$640
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| 1/4 Page |
$660
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$520
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| 1/8 Page |
$410
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$325
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Premium Positions
Inside Front (+40%)
Inside Back (+30%)
Back Cover (+50%)
Specific page placement (+15%)
Production Charges
Ads may be provided by the customer or prepared by the design department at IAPMO. Charges for layout, design, and copywriting are billed at $70 per hour (other charges may apply).
Ad Sizes (live area)
• Live area for the publication is 7.5” W x 10” H
• Bleed is only offered on full page ads at no additional cost and must extend from final trim size by 1/8" in all dimensions.
• Trim size: 8.5” by 11”. Page numbers are typically not included in full bleed ads.
| Ad Size | Width | Depth |
| Full Page | 8" | 10 1/2" |
| 2/3 page | 7 1/2" | 6 3/4" |
| 1/2 Horizontal | 7 1/2" | 5" |
| 1/2 Verttical | 3 5/8" | 10" |
| 1/2 Island | 4 3/4" | 6" |
| 1/3 Square | 5 3/8" | 5 3/8" |
| 1/3 Horizontal | 7 1/2" | 3 1/4" |
| 1/3 Verttical | 3 3/8" | 10" |
| 1/4 Page | 3 5/8" | 5" |
| 1/8 Page | 3 5/8" | 5" |
Commission
15% commission to recognized advertising agencies. No commission allowed on creative services, production, negatives or other non-space charges.
Payment and Cancellation
Payment is due by the deadline for space reservation unless prior arrangements have been made. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted. The publisher reserves the right to pull any advertising not paid in accordance with the specified terms.
Advertising may be cancelled without penalty up to the deadline for space reservation. Ads cancelled after the space deadline will be billed at 50% of the space rate. Ads cancelled or not provided after the deadline for materials will be billed at 100% of the rate.
General Conditions of Sale
Publisher may refuse to accept advertising from any customer for any reason. These reasons may include, but are not limited to, objectionable or offensive content, misleading claims, content that refers to or denounces competitors, or advertising that does not relate to the subject areas covered by Official magazine. The publisher reserves the right to use his/her sole discretion as to the suitability of any advertisement. Accounts more than 30 days past due are subject to credit hold and may have advertising cancelled without notice.
Advertisers may combine placements in all IAPMO magazines for a maximum frequency discount.
Call for more details.
Inquiries, space reservations and submission materials should be directed to:
Official Magazine
c/o IAPMO
4755 E. Philadelphia Street, Ontario, CA 91761
