Simulation In Healthcare 
Journal Information
This journal is available as an app for iPad®
Editorial Focus:
Simulation in Healthcare is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal encompassing all areas of healthcare simulation technology. It publishes original basic, clinical, and translational research, review articles, and other materials on these topics and more: simulation-based education and training in diverse disciplines and domains; use of simulation for performance assessment; new techniques of simulation and pedagogy; simulation as a tool to study human performance and processes in healthcare; the underlying science of simulation, including virtual reality and haptics; computer modeling of molecular, pharmacologic, disease or epidemiologic processes.
Organizational Affiliation:
Official journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.
Journal Distribution:
Total Access (Electronic + Print): 3,502
Print Circulation: 3,078
12 month average, May 2012
Website Usage:
Average Monthly Unique Visitors (US): 2,250
Average Monthly Visits (US): 8,300
Average Monthly Page Views (US): 20,400
eTOC Subscribers: 965
Issuance: February, April, June, August, October, December
Frequency: Bimonthly
Bonus Distribution: Contact Sales Specialist.
Publisher: Sarah Carrera
Editor-in-Chief: David Gaba, MD
Requirement for Acceptance of Advertising:
Subject to approval by Editor. New copy must be received by the Publisher two weeks before closing date.
Market:
Readers are members of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, established in 2004 to represent the rapidly growing group of educators and researchers who utilize a variety of simulation techniques for education, testing, and research in health care. The membership is united by its desire to improve performance and reduce errors in patient care using all types of simulation, including task trainers, human patient simulators, virtual reality, and standardized patients. It is a broad-based, multidisciplinary, multispecialty, international society with ties to all medical specialties, nursing, allied health paramedical personnel, and industry.
Run of Journal Rates
Print + iPad Rates:
Page rates apply to inclusion in print and iPad issues.
| Volume | Full Page Color | Full Page B/W (PI) | 1/2 Page Color | 1/2 Page B/W (PI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1x | $2,825 | $1,580 | $2,200 | $955 |
| 3x | $2,750 | $1,505 | $2,155 | $910 |
| 6x | $2,700 | $1,455 | $2,125 | $880 |
| 9x | $2,685 | $1,440 | $2,035 | $790 |
| 12x | $2,645 | $1,400 | $2,010 | $765 |
| 18x | $2,605 | $1,360 | $1,970 | $725 |
| 24x | $2,555 | $1,310 | $1,935 | $690 |
Cover and Preferred Position Rates:
2nd Cover: 50% of earned B/W (PI) page rate
3rd Cover: 25% of earned B/W (PI) page rate
4th Cover: 35% of earned B/W (PI) page rate
TOC, Masthead or other preferred positions: 25% of earned B/W (PI) page rate
iPad Band Rate Prices:
Cover iPad Band: $3,000
TOC iPad Band: $2,500
iPad Digital Upgrades:
Video Embedding Fee: $250
HTML 5 Ad Page Quotes: Total page equivalency to be determined with preview. Contact your Sales Specialist.
Inserts:
a. 2-page: 2.5 times earned B/W (PI) page rate
b. 4-page: 4.5 times earned B/W (PI) page rate
c. Business Reply Cards: earned B/W (PI) page rate
Insert rates include the equivalent page value in iPad edition. See iPad specs.
Online Rates:
| US Only | Global | |
|---|---|---|
| Website Banner Rates | $75 | $65 |
Banner rates are listed as NET. The minimum NET buy is $5,000.
Exclusive Most Popular Sponsorship Text Link Rates: $750
Electronic Table of Contents (eTOC) Banner Rates: $500
eNewsletter Banner Rates: Contact your Sales Specialist for custom eNewsletter opportunities.
Incentive Programs:
For incremental incentives and special promotional offers, please contact your Sales Specialist.
Corporate Loyalty Program:
LWW is pleased to offer a Corporate Discount Program based on prior year print and online advertising spend with LWW journals. Discount structure and spending levels are as follows:
| Prior Year Spending | Level Discount |
|---|---|
| $500,000 | 0.5% |
| $1,000,000 | 1.5% |
| $1,500,000 | 2.5% |
| $2,000,000 + | Contact your Sales Specialist. |
This discount is guaranteed for the calendar year and will be deducted from the gross for each invoice.
Corporate Growth Program:
*NEW* Growth Discount: For details about our product growth incentive, please contact your Advertising Specialist
Career, Education & Events Section Rates
LWW All Access Recruiting:
The All Access Bundle is the ideal multi-media mix to harness the power of LWW subscribers.
- Every journal subscriber has access to print, iPad® and website content
- Ads appear across multiple platforms for maximum exposure at one inclusive price
- Page rates apply to inclusion in print and iPad® issues and a HealthJobsPlus 30-day Standard Specialty Job Posting
| Full Page | 1/2 Page | 1/4 Page | 1/8 Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,995 | $1,360 | $900 | $580 |
Contact your Sales Specialist for volume discounts.
iPad Digital Upgrades:
Video Embedding Fee: $250
Online Rates:
| US Only | Global | |
|---|---|---|
| Website Banner Rates | $75 | $65 |
Banner rates are listed as NET. The minimum NET buy is $5,000.
Exclusive Most Popular Sponsorship Text Link Rates: $750
Electronic Table of Contents (eTOC) Banner Rates: $500
eNewsletter Banner Rates: Contact your Sales Specialist for custom eNewsletter opportunities.
Incentive Programs:
For incremental incentives and special promotional offers, please contact your Sales Specialist.
Closing Dates
| Issue | All Space Reservations Due | Career & Events Section Print and iPad Materials Due | Run of Journal Multi-Media iPad Materials Due | Run of Journal Print and Standard iPad Materials Due | Inserts Due | eTOC Banner Materials Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 01/17/2013 | 01/22/2013 | 01/22/2013 | 01/29/2013 | 02/06/2013 | 01/18/2013 |
| April | 03/15/2013 | 03/20/2013 | 03/20/2013 | 03/27/2013 | 04/04/2013 | 03/18/2013 |
| June | 05/15/2013 | 05/20/2013 | 05/20/2013 | 05/28/2013 | 06/05/2013 | 05/16/2013 |
| August | 07/17/2013 | 07/22/2013 | 07/22/2013 | 07/29/2013 | 08/06/2013 | 07/18/2013 |
| October | 09/16/2013 | 09/19/2013 | 09/19/2013 | 09/26/2013 | 10/06/2013 | 09/17/2013 |
| December | 11/13/2013 | 11/18/2013 | 11/18/2013 | 11/25/2013 | 12/05/2013 | 11/14/2013 |
Advertising Specs
Online:
Click here for Website Banner, Exclusive Most Popular Sponsorship Text Link, Electronic Table of Contents Banner and eNewsletter Banner Advertising Specs.
iPad:
Click here iPad Advertising Specs.
Print:
Type of Binding:
Perfect
Journal Trim Size:
8 1/8" x 10 7/8"
Paper Stock:
Inside pages: 45 lb. gloss
Covers: 80 lb. gloss
Run of Journal Page Sizes:
| Non-Bleed Size | Bleed Size | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width | Height | Width | Height | |||
| Full page spread: | 15" | x | 10" | 16-3/4" | x | 11-1/8" |
| Full page: | 7" | x | 10" | 8-3/8" | x | 11-1/8" |
| 1/2 page H spread: | 15" | x | 4-7/8" | 16-3/4" | x | 5-5/8" |
| 1/2 page horizontal: | 7" | x | 5" | 8-3/8" | x | 5-1/2" |
| 1/2 page vertical: | 3-1/2" | x | 10" | 4-1/4" | x | 11-1/8" |
| 1/4 page: | 3-1/2" | x | 5" | |||
Career, Education & Events Section Page Sizes:
| Non-Bleed Size | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | Height | ||
| Full page: | 7 1/4" | x | 9 7/8" |
| 1/2 page horizontal: | 7 1/4" | x | 4 3/4" |
| 1/2 page vertical: | 3 1/2" | x | 9 7/8" |
| 1/4 page: | 3 1/2" | x | 4 3/4" |
| 1/8 page: | 3 1/2" | x | 2 1/8" |
Click here for Career, Education & Events Section guidelines.
Submission of Ads:
We prefer and strongly recommend the submission of ads via High-Resolution Digital Media as follows: Required format is PDF: Adobe Acrobat 6.0 + up. Media Requirements: CD-ROM. Electronic Transfer: Internet, FTP. Please contact your Production Associate for FTP information. Ads must be complete and sized at 100% (confirm final trim size of journal). Ad size needs to include necessary bleeds (minimum bleed allowance = 1/8" each side). All fonts and graphics must be embedded; Type 1 fonts are recommended. Ads must be saved as high resolution for print publication (minimum of 300dpi for half tone times, 600dpi for images containing pictures and text, 1200dpi for lineart). Four-color solids should not exceed SWOP density of 300%. Convert all RGB to CMYK.
Insert Requirements:
a. Insert supplied size: 8 3/8" x 11 1/4" includes 1/8" trim from top, bottom, outside edges, and gutter. Keep live matter 1/2" from trim. Jogs to top. Supply multiple leaf inserts folded; if back-up required, supply flat. 100 lb. text weight maximum for single leaf; 80 lb. text weight maximum for multiple leaf. Multiple leaf inserts over 4 pages must be delivered to the printer folded and sealed at the head (unless spot glued) for proper binding.
b. BRMs: 4" x 6" minimum. Allow 1/8" head and gutter trim and 3/8" from perforation to binding edge. Jogs to top. Reply part must meet USPS regulations. Minimum card stock .007.
c. Sample of insert must be submitted to your Sales Specialist for approval.
d. Quantity and closing date: Contact your Sales Specialist.
e. Carton packing preferred-quantity, publication, and issue must be marked on outside of carton.
2012 Archive
Note:
The links below provide access to the final version of the previous year's rate card, as well as any recruitment, media kit, or AAN guideline PDFs available.
Download the 2012 Rate Card PDF
Download the 2012 recruitment rate card PDF
Contacts
Product & Services Advertising Specialist:
Louise Cupelli
323 Norristown Road, 2nd FL
Ambler , PA 19002
215-413-7765
215-565-2543
Career, Education & Events Advertising Specialist:
Taron Butler
351 W. Camden Street
Baltimore , MD 21201
800-645-3658
410-558-6257
Reprints & Distribution Specialist:
Mary Beth Koenig
215-521-8739
Advertising Coordinator:
Valerie McCarthy
323 Norristown Road, 2nd FL
Ambler , PA 19002
215-628-7796
215-754-4921
Production:
Carole Lee Bounds
323 Norristown Rd
Suites 200 & 300
Ambler , PA 19002
215-628-7705
Printer:
Kathi Ortman
69 Lyme Road
Hanover , NH 03755
717-632-8448 x8039
Advertisers Outside the US:
44 (0)20 8542 3200
44 (0)20 8543 3810
Online Advertising Coordinator:
Julie Ivers
323 Norristown Rd
Suites 200 & 300
Ambler , PA 19002
215-367-2171