Advertising Sales
Simmental Country & Commercial Country Media Kit
Simmental Country Deadlines
ISSUE
AD/COPY DEADLINE
March/April/May "Spring" Issue
Summer "Herd Book" Issue
October/November Issue
December "Winter" Issue
April 1st
July 1st
September 7th
October 15th
Simmental Country Ad Sizes
Full Page
Half Page Vertical Size
Half Page Horizontal Size
Quarter Page Vertical Size
Quarter Page Horizontal Size
Business Card Size
8.25"
3.9"
7.25"
3.56"
7.25"
2.25"
10.875"
9.875"
4.85"
4.85"
2.4"
1.45"
0.25"
0.125"
0.125"
0.125"
0.125"
0.25"
None
None
None
None
Simmental Country Ad Prices
Full Page Full Color
Half Page Full Color
Quarter Page Full Color
Business Card Ad (7 Issues)
$1,050.00
$600.00
$400.00
$400.00
These fees are subject to the following taxes:
AB, SK, MB & PQ - add 5% to all fees for GST
BC - add 5% GST and 7% PST to all fees for HST
ON, NB & NFLD – add 13% to all fees for HST
NS – add 15% to all fees for HST
PEI - add 14% to all fees for HST
Commercial Country Deadlines
September Issue
August 1st
Commercial Country Sizes
Full Page
Half Page Vertical Size
Half Page Horizontal Size
Quarter Page Vertical Size
Quarter Page Horizontal Size
9.0"
4.0"
8.0"
4.0"
8.0"
11.75"
10.75"
5.25"
5.25"
2.50""
0.50"
0.125"
0.125"
0.125"
0.125"
0.25"
None
None
None
None
Commercial Country Prices
Full Page Color
Half Page Color
Quarter Page Color
$1,300.00
$950.00
$650.00
Simmental Country Contract Options
Included in a 7 Issue Full Page Contract is:
- Ads will run in 5 issues of the Simmental Country within a one year period of signing
- Ads will run in 2 issues of the Commercial Country within a one year period of signing
- One additional page in a Simmental Country issue and one additional page in a Commercial Country issue
- One annual subscription free of charge
- Sale attendance by a Simmental Country representative
- Your business card in the business card section of both magazines for one year free of charge
Included in a 4 Issue Full Page Contact is:
- Ads will run in any 4 separate issue of Simmental or Commercial Country within a one year period of signing
- One additional page in a Simmental country issue
- One annual subscription free of charge
- Sale attendance by a Simmental Country representative
- Your business card in the business card section of both magazines for one year free of charge
Included in a 7 Issue Half Page Contact is:
- Ads will run in 5 issues of the Simmental Country within a one year period of signing
- Ads will run in 2 issues of the Commercial Country within a one year period of signing
- One annual subscription free of charge
- Sale attendance by a Simmental Country representative
**Minimum of 2 one-page, full-color advertisements annually required for sale attendance by a Simmental Country Representative.
Policies and Information
Mailing Dates
Each issue will be mailed on or around the first of the month. Simmental Country, which mails as second class pending, assumes no responsibility for actual receipt date.
Changes & Cancellations
Alterations in ad copy, if requested after closing date, will be made if time permits; but these may incur charges for time and materials. Cancellation after closing date may also incur charges.
Color & Photo Charges
Advertising rates are for full color advertisements.
Layouts & Proofs
Requests for special layouts should be in the Country office by the 21st of the second month preceding publication. Although every effort will be made to provide proofs on all ads, proofs are guaranteed only if all ad material arrives in the Country office prior to deadline.
Terms
All accounts are due and payable as invoiced. Interest charges 1.5 percent per month (18% per annum) will be assessed to accounts 30 days past due.
Advertising Content
The Country assumes no responsibility for the accuracy and truthfulness of submitted advertising copy, and has the right to refuse any ad copy or photos. Advertisers shall indemnify and hold harmless the Country containing pedigrees or statements regarding performance. These must conform to records kept by the Canadian Simmental Association. Copy deviating from official records may be changed as necessary without advertiser consent.
Editorial Policy
Opinions expressed are the writer's and not necessarily those of Simmental Country or the Canadian Simmental Association. Photographs are welcome, but no responsibility is assumed during transit or while in the office.