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2008 Media Kit


BCM online <gobusing.com> advertising with over 450,000 monthly views

As the most viewed bus website on the world wide web, gobusing.com receives 15,000 daily visits at an average of ten minutes time on site. Along with over 1600 members actively participating on our bulletin board, gobusing.com attracts the purchasing traffic that cannot be ignored when considering your advertising dollar. All online ads are uniquely linked to your site along with monthly reports.

Home page & Bulletin Board
Leader Board banner ad: $520/month

Home page & Bulletin Board
Skyscraper banner ad: $450/month

Home page banner ad: $250/month

Display ads: $150/month

Link rollover button: $50/month



For any questions regarding ad insertion, mechanical requirements et.al. please either call our sales account manager at: 714.799.0062 PST or e-mail to: ads@busconversions.com


  Bus Conversions Magazine 10,000 + monthly readership 
Entering the 17th year of circulation, Bus Conversions Magazine continues to inform, amuse and entertain the passions of the bus world. Our loyal readership is comprised of professional and do-it-yourself converters, coach manufac- turers, engine and transmission builders, repair facilities, suppliers of parts, services, accessories and the bus enthusiast.

MAGAZINE DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES
Front cover story: $1500
1X
3X
6X
12X
Two page spread
$1860
$1649
$1410
$1150
Full page
$1242
$1170
$1042
$951
Two-third page
$840
$770
$678
$610
One-half page
$600
$555
$490
$432
One-third page
$445
$400
$365
$320
One-fourth page
$337
$320
$300
$260
One-sixth page
$244
$233
$210
$195
Service Directory: Six month pre-paid commitment of $300
Special 50% off ad rates for advertisers doing business within a specific
location (both print & online). Ask account rep. for details



Submit press releases,
new products and company profile stories to: editor@busconversions.com
Magazine Display Ad Sizes
Trim size: 81/4” x 10 3/4" | bleeds are 1/8"
Spread
16 1/2” W x 10 3/4” H
Full page
81/4” W x 10 3/4” H
2/3 page
5 1/2” W x 7H
1/2 page
7 1/4” W x 4 3/4” H
1/3 page
7 1/4” W x 3” H
1/4 page vertical
3 3/8” W x 4 3/4” H
1/4 page horiz.
4 1/2” W x 3 1/4” H
1/4 page vert.
2 1/4” W x 4 5/8” H

Mechanical Requirements
Electronic files are recommended although pdf documents are preferred. Digital files must be created in either Adobe inDesign and all links should be .tif or .eps extensions. If unable to provide, MAK Publishing, Inc. can create art as needed for an additional fee. All files should be high resolution, i.e. a minimum of 266 dpi. Four-color pages are available throughout the magazine. We print on coated stock.
Distribution
Bus Conversions Magazine is distributed throughout the U.S., Canada, and worldwide via paid subscription, at select bookstores, bus conversion & RV shops. Repair facilities, bus dealerships, rallies & special events. BCM is registered and carries the UPC bar code. Cover price is $5.00 U.S. & $6.00 Canada. Subscription rates are $38 per year (all foriegn, add $36 per year for S&H).