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Our readers are independent piano teachers, college professors, amateur and professional pianists looking for new resources to enhance their teaching and performing. They choose resources and opportunities from advertisements in Piano Magazine including books, technology, programs, competitions, festivals, university auditions, and more.
Piano Magazine is published quarterly in March, June, September, and December. Explore the advertising options in Piano Magazine below.
Rates & Specs
Rates
| Inner Pages | 1 Issue | 2 Issues | 3 Issues | 4 Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Page | $1,750 | $1,650 each | $1600 each | $1575 each |
| 1/2 Page | $850 | $800 each | $770 each | $735 each |
| 1/3 Page | $600 | $550 each | $525 each | $495 each |
| 1/4 Page | $475 | $425 each | $415 each | $400 each |
| Enhanced Marketplace | $225 | $200 each | $190 each | $175 each |
| Basic Marketplace | $175 | $150 each | $145 each | $140 each |
*Volume discount applies when reserving in bulk.
What is included in your price?
- Full color is included in all pricing.
- Discounted rates are available for early reservations, as outlined below.
- Complimentary hyperlinks are included for advertisers who reserve for 2+ issues.
- With the exception of cover positions, publisher does not guarantee positioning of advertisements in the magazine.
Specifications
TRIM SIZE
Final dimensions of ad
SAFE AREA (LIVE AREA)
Area inside of trim size
Smaller dimensions than final ad size
BLEED SIZE
Portion of design that extends
past the trim size
FULL PAGE
Trim Size: 8.375″ x 10.875″
Safe Area: 8.125″ x 10.625″
Bleed Area: .25″
1/2 PAGE HORIZONTAL
Trim Size: 7.375″ x 4.9375″
Safe Area: 7.225″ x 4.7875″
1/4 PAGE VERTICAL
Trim Size: 3.6875″ x 4.9375″
Safe Area: 3.5375″ x 4.7875″
1/3 PAGE HORIZONTAL
Trim Size: 7.375″ x 3.2916″
Safe Area: 7.225″ x 3.1416″
1/3 PAGE VERTICAL
Trim Size: 9.875″ x 2.4583″
Safe Area: 9.725″ x 2.3083″
- PDF—Press quality settings with all fonts embedded and high resolution, minimum 300 dpi
- TIF/TIFF—Minimum resolution of 300 dpi
- JPG/JPEG—Minimum resolution of 300 dpi, saved at “high” or “maximum” setting
- Color ads must be in CMYK
- B&W ads must be in grayscale
- Bleed Specifications: 1/8”
Marketplace Listings
BASIC MARKETPLACE
- Logo
- Company name (up to 5 words)
- 30-word description
ENHANCED MARKETPLACE
- Logo
- Company name (up to 5 words)
- 50-word description
- Hyperlink in digital flipbook
Deadlines for Space Reservation and Artwork
| Issue | Estimated Mail Date | Early Bird Deadline | Reservation Deadline * | Artwork Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (Mar/Apr/May) | April 1 | December 1 | December 15 | January 14 |
| Summer (Jun/Jul/Aug) | July 1 | March 1 | March 16 | March 30 |
| Autumn (Sept/Oct/Nov) | October 1 | June 1 | June 15 | July 29 |
| Winter (Dec/Jan/Feb) | January 1 | September 1 | September 14 | September 28 |
*If this date has passed and you still wish to place an ad, please contact advertising@pianoinspires.com. We do our best to accommodate late ad reservations.