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Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

Journal Information

Editorial Focus:
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise provides a stimulating, multidisciplinary exchange of ideas about the role of physical activity in human health and function. Current topics in the field-from metabolism to sports trauma, from biomechanics to respiratory physiology-are showcased with in-depth examinations by leading international contributors. Original investigations are followed by discussions that help relate the studies to other research topics as well as the reader's own practice.

Journal Distribution:
Total Access (Electronic + Print): 10,870
Print Circulation: 10,870

12 month average, May 2012

Website Usage:
Average Monthly Unique Visitors (US): 32,000
Average Monthly Visits (US): 62,500
Average Monthly Page Views (US): 154,450
eTOC Subscribers: 7,525

Issuance: 12 issues

Frequency: Monthly

Bonus Distribution: Contact Sales Specialist.

Publisher: David Myers

Editor: Andrew J. Young, Ph.D., FACSM

Placement Policy: Precedes and follows editorial section.

Requirement for Acceptance of Advertising:
Subject to approval by Editor. New copy must be received by the Publisher two weeks before closing date.

Web:
www.acsm-msse.org

Run of Journal Rates

Print Rates:

Volume Full Page Color Full Page B/W (PI) 1/2 Page Color 1/2 Page B/W (PI) 1/4 Page Color 1/4 Page B/W (PI)
1x $3,610 $2,035 $2,975 $1,400 $2,555 $980
6x $3,565 $1,990 $2,930 $1,355 $2,535 $960
12x $3,505 $1,930 $2,885 $1,310 $2,510 $935
24x $3,460 $1,885 $2,860 $1,285 $2,490 $915

Cover and Preferred Position Rates:
2nd Cover: 25% of earned B/W (PI) page rate
3rd Cover: 25% of earned B/W (PI) page rate
4th Cover: 50% of earned B/W (PI) page rate
Page facing contents: 25% of earned B/W (PI) page rate
Opposite TOC: 20% of earned B/W (PI) page rate

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. 6-page: 6.5 times earned B/W (PI) page rate

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: $4,000

Electronic Table of Contents (eTOC) Banner Rates: $1,500

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 and website content
  • Ads appear across multiple platforms for maximum exposure at one inclusive price
  • Page rates apply to inclusion in print issues and a HealthJobsPlus 30-day Standard Specialty Job Posting

Full Page 1/2 Page 1/4 Page 1/8 Page
$2,600 $1,770 $1,170 $755

Contact your Sales Specialist for volume discounts.

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: $4,000

Electronic Table of Contents (eTOC) Banner Rates: $1,500

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 Print and Standard iPad Materials Due Inserts Due eTOC Banner Materials Due
January 11/16/2012 11/19/2012 11/29/2012 12/07/2012 11/21/2012
February 12/17/2012 12/20/2012 12/28/2012 01/08/2013 12/18/2012
March 01/18/2013 01/23/2013 01/30/2013 02/07/2013 01/21/2013
April 02/14/2013 02/20/2013 02/27/2013 03/07/2013 02/15/2013
May 03/19/2013 03/22/2013 03/29/2013 04/08/2013 03/20/2013
June 04/18/2013 04/23/2013 04/30/2013 05/08/2013 04/19/2013
July 05/16/2013 05/21/2013 05/29/2013 06/06/2013 05/17/2013
August 06/14/2013 06/19/2013 06/26/2013 07/07/2013 06/17/2013
September 07/18/2013 07/23/2013 07/30/2013 08/07/2013 07/19/2013
October 08/16/2013 08/21/2013 08/28/2013 09/08/2013 08/19/2013
November 09/18/2013 09/23/2013 09/30/2013 10/08/2013 09/19/2013
December 10/17/2013 10/22/2013 10/29/2013 10/06/2013 10/18/2013

Advertising Specs

Online:
Click here for Website Banner, Exclusive Most Popular Sponsorship Text Link, Electronic Table of Contents Banner and eNewsletter Banner Advertising Specs.

Print:

Type of Binding:

Perfect

Journal Trim Size:

8 1/8" x 10 7/8"

Run of Journal Page Sizes:

Non-Bleed Size Bleed Size
Width Height Width Height
Full page: 7" x 10" 8-3/8" x 11-1/8"
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. Sizes: 2 page insert - 8 3/8" x 11 1/8"
4 page insert - 8 3/8" x 11 1/8"
Larger sizes upon request.
b. Inserts to be supplied folded.
c. Trimming: 3/16" off top, 1/8" bottom, gutter and outside edge; margin for live matter 5/8" inside all edges of untrimmed insert.
d. Stock: 70 lb. minimum, 100 lb. text maximum.
e. Quantity: Consult Production Associate.
f. Copy Clearance: All inserts subject to approval by Editor. Copy should be supplied to Ad Production Department prior to printing inserts. Allow three weeks for approval.

Disposition of Reproduction Materials:

Material, other than inserts, will be held one year from date of last insertion and then destroyed unless specifically instructed otherwise. Excess inserts will not be held after binding unless requested in writing.

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:

Attention:

Raymond Lender

Address:

333 Seventh Avenue, 20th Floor
New York , NY 10001

Phone:

646-674-6618

Fax:

646-786-4672


Career, Education & Events Advertising Specialist:

Attention:

Taron Butler

Address:

351 West Camden Street
Baltimore , MD 21201

Phone:

1-800-645-3658

Fax:

410-558-6257


Reprints & Distribution Specialist:

Attention:

Connor Winther

Address:

Two Commerce Square
2001 Market Street
Philadelphia , PA 19103

Phone:

215-521-8797


Production:

Attention:

Liana Watson

Address:

Two Commerce Square
2001 Market St
Philadelphia , PA 19103

Phone:

215-521-8628


Printer:

Attention:

Tina Pringle

Address:

69 Lyme Road
Hanover , NH 03755

Phone:

603-653-7234


Editorial:

Phone:

317-634-8932

Email Address:

msse@acsm.org


Advertisers Outside the US:

Phone:

44 (0)20 8542 3200

Fax:

44 (0)20 8543 3810

Email Address:

info@pointofdiff.eu