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SkyNews The Canadian Magazine of Astronomy & Stargazing Media K 2013-201it 4 See wh can do f at we or you! we deliver canada SkyNews is Canada’s Magazine of Astronomy and Stargazing (and amazing astrophotography!) It’s the only English-language popular science magazine published in Canada. reach More Than 75,000 amateur astronomers in canada! (3.2 readers per copy*) SkyNews is the OnlY way to reach the entire amateur astronomy and astrophotography community in canada via: • SkyNews magazine • SkyNews tablet edition of SkyNewS readers • SkyNews mobile edition do NoT read any 73% PLUS • skynews.ca • SkyNews monthly e-newsletter other astronomy publication.† Average circulation per issue: 24,000 copies Paid subscriptions per issue: average 18,000 copies includes more than 12,000 individual subscribers, plus all members of e royal astronomical Society of canada, members of the canada Science & Technology Museum and the H.r. MacMillan Space centre, York University astronomy students, public and private observatories, the canadian Space resource centre and more. Newsstand and single-copy sales per issue: average 4,700 copies Sold via canadian and U.S. newsstands, science and astronomy stores, camera stores and digital-edition newsstands, such as the apple store, Zinio and Magamall. Qualified controlled distribution per issue: average 1,300 copies SkyNews each issue includes some qualified distribution at astronomyrelated events in canada and copies requested by organizations (e.g., star parties, astronomy clubs, the Science Teachers’ association of Ontario convention and our editors’ public appearances). PLUS you can reach more than 180,000 stargazers a year on skynews.ca it’s a more international audience than the magazine but well qualified. visitors view more than 310,000 pages a year. The figures here include a growing number of digiTal-ediTioN SaleS. all advertisers’ links are live in these editions. *Source: 1998 readers’ survey confirmed in 2002 † Source: 2002 unpublished readers’ survey conducted by cM Group Place Your ads among the Stars THE SKYNEWS DREAM TEAM Terence dickinson alan dyer Ray Villard editor Terence Dickinson is canada’s leading astronomy writer. His classic books NightWatch and The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide, coauthored with alan dyer, are the standard references for backyard astronomers in north america. in every issue, Alan Dyer’s “exploring the night Sky” provides a detailed observing guide for each two-month period. Other regular columnists include west coast stargazing expert Ken Hewitt-White, Moon watcher Gary Seronik, astronomy educator Ray Villard, wilderness astronomer Peter McMahon and deep-sky chart mapper Glenn LeDrew. aurora tracker Yuichi Takasaka is a contributing astrophotographer, along with lynn Hilborn. art director Janice Mclean, assistant editors Todd carlson and christine Kulyk, production manager Susan dickinson and web master Mary read round out our editorial dream team. LoyAL AND ENGAGED READERS ken Hewitt-white gary Seronik Janice Mclean Peter McMahon with just six issues a year, you can't afford to miss an issue . . . but you can afford to have your message in every one. when asked how they found the level of presentation in SkyNews, 91.2% of respondents checked “Just about right.” Subscription renewal rates are well above the industry average, and the majority of SkyNews revenue comes from readers. The colourful, graphic and easy-to-read style is the perfect entry point for beginners, and that has helped amateur astronomy grow to new heights in canada. READER PRofiLE 75.4% are male; 24.6% are female 74.3% attended college or university 51% are under 55 years old; 49% are 55 years old or more 53.7% have an annual household income of $50,000 or more 98% of readers read every issue 79% refer to each issue three or more times 61% spend an hour or more with each issue 77% save their copies for more than a year† it’s all about stargazing. † Source: 2002 unpublished readers’ survey conducted by cM Group editorial and Production Schedule for 2013/2014 SkyNews is for active stargazers. They rely on SkyNews for the star charts and time-sensitive, geo-specific and seasonal information they require to pursue their passion. There are just six issues of SkyNews a year. REGULAR coLUMNS • editor’s report by Terence Dickinson • news • readers’ astrophoto Gallery • Star chart (time-sensitive) • Scoping the Sky by Ken Hewitt-White (time-sensitive) • exploring the night Sky by Alan Dyer (time-sensitive) • On the Moon by Gary Seronik • Other worlds by Ray Villard • wilderness astronomer by Peter McMahon • northern nights by Ken Hewitt-White READER BONUSES! SSkyNews.ca kyNews.ca in previous years, we’ve given readers astronomical wall charts, a Canadian astrophotographers Calendar and Transit of Venus glasses. March/April 2013 May/June 2013 July/August 2013 ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY SPECIAL BY ALAN DYER • equipment reviews • wilderness astronomer • exploring the early-Spring night Sky • Star chart for March and april TIPS FOR TELESCOPE BUYERS • Summer STar ParTY calendar • Saturn returns • exploring the late-Spring night Sky • Star chart for May and June BIG SUMMER STARGAZING ISSUE • Stargazing for Binoculars • canada’s Best (accessible) dark-Sky Sites • Perseid Meteors • exploring the Summer night Sky • Star chart for July and august Space reserved Ad material due Home delivery begins Newsstand on-sale January 8 January 11 February 11 February 18 Space reserved Ad material due Home delivery begins Newsstand on-sale March 8 March 14 April 9 April 15 Space reserved Ad material due Home delivery begins Newsstand on-sale May 6 May 9 June 5 June 10 September/october 2013 November/December 2013 January/february 2014 COMET OF THE DECADE? WE’LL SOON KNOW • annual Photo of the week contest winners • 12th annual Photo of the week contest launch • exploring the early-autumn night Sky • Star chart for September and October COMET ISON: CHARTS AND OBSERVING GUIDE • Best astronomy Books of the Year • exploring the late-autumn night Sky • Star chart for november and december 10 BEST CELESTIAL EVENTS IN 2014 • comet iSOn reports and Photos • exploring the winter night Sky • Star chart for January and February Space reserved Ad material due Home delivery begins Newsstand on-sale July 5 July 12 August 6 August 12 YOUr adverTiSinG cOnTacT iS: Tel: 613-966-6225 September 6 Space reserved September 13 Ad material due October 9 Home delivery begins October 15 Newsstand on-sale Space reserved Ad material due Home delivery begins Newsstand on-sale November 1 November 8 December 3 December 9 Revised November 2012 The editorial content listed is subject to change without notice. Greg Keilty, Publisher, Skynews, 6 Old Mill Park road, Box 99, Foxboro, On K0K 2B0, canada fax: 613-968-7417 E-mail: g_keilty@sympatico.ca Web: www.skynews.ca Sizes and Specifications for Print advertisements Editorial ad specifications Double-page spread Double-page spread (bleed)* Full page Full page (bleed)* 2/3 page 2/3 page (bleed)* 1/2 page horizontal 1/2 page horizontal (bleed)* 1/2 page island 1/2 page island (bleed)* 1/3 page vertical 1/3 page vertical (bleed)* 1/3 page horizontal 1/3 page horizontal (bleed)* 1/3 page ‘square’ 1/3 page ‘square’ (bleed)* 1/4 page 1/6 page vertical 1/6 page horizontal Ad material requirements 42.75 picas horizontal 48.75 picas horizontal 42.75 picas horizontal 48.75 picas horizontal 28 picas horizontal 31 picas horizontal 42.75 picas horizontal 48.75 picas horizontal 28 picas horizontal 31 picas horizontal 13.5 picas horizontal 16.5 picas horizontal 42.75 picas horizontal 48.75 picas horizontal 28 picas horizontal 31 picas horizontal 21 picas horizontal 13.5 picas horizontal 28 picas horizontal x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 59.25 picas vertical 65.25 picas vertical 59.25 picas vertical 65.25 picas vertical 59.25 picas vertical 65.25 picas vertical 29 picas vertical 32 picas vertical 44.25 picas vertical 47 picas vertical 59.25 picas vertical 65.25 picas vertical 19 picas vertical 22 picas vertical 29 picas vertical 32 picas vertical 29 picas vertical 29 picas vertical 14 picas vertical 15.25" 16.25" 7.125" 8.125" 4.685" 5.185" 7.125" 8.125" 4.685" 5.185" 2.25" 2.75" 7.125" 8.125" 4.685" 5.185" 3.5" 2.25" 4.685" x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 9.875" 10.875" 9.875" 10.875" 9.875" 10.875" 4.875" 5.375" 7.375" 7.875" 9.875" 10.875" 3.25" 3.75" 4.875" 5.375" 4.875" 4.875" 2.333" *On all bleeds, please add 1.5 picas (0.25") beyond ad size given (non-live bleed area) and include crop marks to show ad dimensions. 1/6 h. 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Updated November 2012 YOUr adverTiSinG cOnTacT iS: Tel: 613-966-6225 Greg Keilty, Publisher, Skynews, 6 Old Mill Park road, Box 99, Foxboro, On K0K 2B0, canada fax: 613-968-7417 E-mail: g_keilty@sympatico.ca Web: www.skynews.ca web and e-news rates skynews.ca traffic: average 15,000 visitors (26,000 page views) per month oRigiNS oF weBSiTe ViSiToRS: Canada 47.3%, u.S. 29%, Balance of the world 23.7% SkyNewS.Ca weBSiTe Size RaTeS (minimum 30-day segments) Banner 900 pixels wide x 65 pixels deep A) all page views: $390 (approximately $15 per thousand page views per month) B) Half the page views including the Home Page: $240 (approximately $18.46 per thousand page views per month) C) Half the page views excluding the Home Page: $240 (approximately $18.46 per thousand page views per month) Partial Skyscraper 120 pixels wide x 240 pixels deep A) all page views: $312 (approximately $12 per thousand page views per month) B) Half the page views including the Home Page: $182 (approximately $14 per thousand page views per month) C) Half the page views excluding the Home Page: $182 (approximately $14 per thousand page views per month) Tile 120 pixels wide x 120 pixels deep all page views: $208 (approximately $8 per thousand page views per month) by specific request Page Sponsorship e-NewSleTTeR: Monthly observing highlights Sent to 2,500 request subscribers each month Size RaTeS Partial Skyscraper 120 pixels wide x 240 pixels deep $50 per issue Tile 120 pixels wide x 120 pixels deep $35 per issue All prices are valid in Canadian or U.S. dollars until further notice. Updated November 2012 Material: Send via e-mail only CoMPleTed files saved in TiFF, PiCT or JPeg. do not e-mail files over 3MB in size. e-mail files to: m.k.read@rogers.com Book Now! (613) 966-6225 YOUr adverTiSinG cOnTacT iS: Tel: 613-966-6225 Greg Keilty, Publisher, Skynews, 6 Old Mill Park road, Box 99, Foxboro, On K0K 2B0, canada fax: 613-968-7417 E-mail: g_keilty@sympatico.ca Web: www.skynews.ca SkyNews it The Canadian K a i d e M 14 0 2 3 1 0 2 y ail toda e-m Call or y questions! with an Magazine of Astronomy & Stargazing in the words of Our advertisers “Thank you again for the wonderful SkyNews magazine. it does a superb job of addressing the mainstream observers in canada. . . . Our ad in SkyNews was a significant step in getting established in business. we learned very quickly that focused advertising is the best way to spend our advertising dollars. we tried putting ads in local newspapers—and even radio— and a listing with businesses in central alberta. For all that cost and effort, we can’t point to one positive response. But getting into SkyNews . . . now that makes a big difference.” —Ken Fromm, All-Star Telescope ___________________________ “i have been in business for 17 years. when i decided to advertise in your magazine, the results were more than i expected. The first few months were average for the response generated from our ad in SkyNews. But lately, it has surpassed my expectations. i have people coming in to our small shop inquiring about our custom-made video ccd cameras and our line of domes and asking whether we carry telescopes. Thank you and your whole team for producing such a magazine.” —Rock Mallin, Pro-Com Electronics & Telescope Repairs, Ottawa ___________________________ Kent Goranson is the general manager of Focus Scientific, a retail advertiser located in Ottawa. when asked whether SkyNews worked for him, he laughed and, referring to an earlier review, replied, “we sold a truckload of telescopes when you ran that article.” when asked whether he actually meant “a truckload,” he said, “i sold a whole truckload.” ‘Getting into SkyNews . . . now that makes a big difference.’