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Over
97% of Athens Parent Magazines are picked up or sent directly to
parents through schools and childcare centers
Athens Parent Magazine is dedicated to providing valuable
information to area families that will promote parent/child interaction,
community
involvement and provide a resource for parents and families.
Athens Parent's distribution of 13,000 per issue
utilizes free pickup locations wherever parents and kids will be
- grocery
stores,
daycare centers, libraries,
doctors' offices, retail stores, schools and more.
A
family favorite for over nine years, Athens Parent Magazine has
become an established community resource. With a coverage area
that includes Athens-Clarke, Oconee, Jackson, Barrow
and Madison
counties readers from five counties have access to local events,
articles and news that is important to families.
Rates and Deadlines
Print and online advertising rates are listed below. Contact
our office at (706)354-4990 or mail@metromags.com for
more information about advertising with Athens Parent.
Editorial Policy
Athens Area Parent Magazine has a valued history of editorial integrity
and proudly supports the position of the American
Society of Magazine Editors:
For magazines to be trusted by consumers
and to endure as brands, readers must be assured of their editorial
integrity. With that core
conviction in mind, the American Society of Magazine Editors for
over two decades has issued
guidelines to make sure that the difference between advertising
and
editorial content is transparent to readers and that there is no
advertiser influence or pressure on editorial independence. Read
full guidelines
Editorial Schedule
Education |
January/February |
November 25 |
Health/Summer Camps I |
March/April |
January 25 |
Family Fun & Summer Camps
II |
May/June |
March 25 |
Back-to-School |
July/August |
May 25 |
Birthday Parties |
September/October |
July 25 |
Holiday |
November/December |
September 25 |
Advertising rates
Full |
$1260 |
$1385 |
$1450 |
2/3 |
1050 |
1160 |
1220 |
1/2 |
815 |
895 |
935 |
1/3 |
600 |
660 |
690 |
1/4 |
480 |
520 |
540 |
1/6 |
355 |
390 |
405 |
1/12 |
195 |
215 |
230 |
All ads are full 4-color process;
black & white ads accepted and
billed at above rates
For guaranteed positioning and premium ads,
add 20% to above rates (as available)
Miscellaneous charges: Photography $25

Online advertising rates
Currently we are receiving over 15,000 visitors a
month, and that number is growing! All online ads include
a link to your site, which can improve your search engine
ranking.
Athens Parent.com has become the online resource for Athens
area families. Our site offers free classified advertising, an
extensive calendar of
area events,
links to local
resources,
party planning
resources,
online articles and much more!
Now
available email ads! Have you message appear in the in box
of over 600 area families. Athens Parent sends out an e-mail
newsletter to area readers who have chosen to subscribe to
our email list. Samples available online.
E-mail ad rate is $60. Contact us to
reserve your space.
The dimensions of the email ad are 650 pixels wide by 150
pixels tall at 72 dpi (dots per inch). You are welcome to supply
an ad or we can design one for you at no additional charge.
| Email ad (samples) |
650 x 150 pixels @ 72 dpi |
$60 |
| Home page anchor banner |
670 x 150 pixels @ 72dpi |
$50 |
| Calendar
page banner ** |
450 x 120 pixels @ 72 dpi |
$50 |
| Articles
index page |
450 x 300 pixels @ 72dpi |
$40 |
| Home page sidebar |
130 x 130 pixels @ 72dpi |
$30 |
| Party List Sidebar |
125 x 135 pixels @ 72 dpi |
$25 |
| Family Resources content |
125 x 135 pixels @ 72 dpi |
$20 |
All ads include link to your site
* Ads are billed for six month intervals (can be paid in
increments)
** The calendar page banner ad is a rotating ad that randomly
alternates 3-5 ads

1/12 square |
2 3/8 x 2 3/8 |
1/6 vertical |
2 3/8 x 4 7/8 |
1/6 horizontal |
4 7/8 x 2 3/8 |
1/3 square |
4 7/8 x 4 7/8 |
1/3 vertical |
2 3/8 x 10 |
1/2 island |
4 7/8 x 7 1/2 |
1/2 horizontal |
7 1/2 x 4 7/8 |
1/2 vertical |
3 5/8 x 10 |
1/4 vertical |
3 5/8 x 4 7/8 |
full page (no bleed) |
7 1/2 x 10 |
full page bleed
(add 1/8" to all sides) |
trims to
8 3/8 x 10 7/8 |
For additional information about advertising in Athens Parent
magazine or on AthensParent.com, please contact our advertising
department
by calling (706)354-4990 or by sending an e-mail to ads@athensparent.com
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