Neurosurgery 
Journal Information
This journal is available as an app for iPad®
Editorial Focus:
NEUROSURGERY, the Official Journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons is the most complete window on the contemporary field of neurosurgery. Members of the Congress and non-member subscribers receive 3000 pages per year packed with the very latest science, technology, and medicine, not to mention full-text online access to the world's most complete, up-to-the-minute neurosurgery resource. For professionals aware of the rapid pace of developments in the field, NEUROSURGERY is nothing short of indispensable. A quarterly supplement, Operative Neurosurgery, focuses directly on the "operating room" - procedures, techniques, instrumentation, and nuances.
Organizational Affiliation:
Congress of Neurological Surgeons. More than 6,000 CNS members look to the association for comprehensive professional development, career enhancement, and practice improvement opportunities. For more information regarding the CNS, please visit www.neurosurgeon.org.
Journal Distribution:
Total Access (Electronic + Print): 7,308
Print Circulation: 6,397
12 month average, May 2012
Website Usage:
Average Monthly Unique Visitors (US): 19,600
Average Monthly Visits (US): 39,650
Average Monthly Page Views (US): 113,900
eTOC Subscribers: 4,970
Issuance: 12 issues
Frequency: Monthly
Bonus Distribution: Contact Sales Specialist.
Publisher: Jason Pointe
Editor: Nelson M. Oyesiku, MD
Placement Policy: Advertising 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.
Other Information:
Live ad matter should not print closer than 1/2" from the trim
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 | $4,710 | $3,000 | $3,810 | $2,100 |
| 3x | $4,635 | $2,925 | $3,760 | $2,050 |
| 6x | $4,560 | $2,850 | $3,705 | $1,995 |
| 12x | $4,410 | $2,700 | $3,600 | $1,890 |
| 24x | $4,290 | $2,580 | $3,520 | $1,810 |
| 36x | $4,225 | $2,515 | $3,475 | $1,765 |
| 48x | $4,140 | $2,430 | $3,415 | $1,705 |
| 60x | $4,060 | $2,350 | $3,355 | $1,645 |
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: $5,600
TOC iPad Band: $4,500
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. 8-page: 8.5 times 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: $3,200
Electronic Table of Contents (eTOC) Banner Rates: $1,000
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.
Combination Incentives:
a. Advertise in Congress Quarterly or Operative Neurosurgery and receive an additional 5% discount in each publication. Advertise in all 3 and get 15% discount.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,860 | $1,945 | $1,290 | $830 |
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: $3,200
Electronic Table of Contents (eTOC) Banner Rates: $1,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11/21/2012 | 11/26/2012 | 11/26/2012 | 12/03/2012 | 12/10/2012 | 11/20/2012 |
| February | 12/17/2012 | 12/20/2012 | 12/20/2012 | 12/28/2012 | 01/08/2013 | 12/18/2012 |
| March | 01/17/2013 | 01/22/2013 | 01/22/2013 | 01/29/2013 | 02/06/2013 | 01/18/2013 |
| April | 02/15/2013 | 02/21/2013 | 02/21/2013 | 02/28/2013 | 03/10/2013 | 02/19/2013 |
| May | 03/20/2013 | 03/25/2013 | 03/25/2013 | 04/01/2013 | 04/09/2013 | 03/21/2013 |
| June | 04/18/2013 | 04/23/2013 | 04/23/2013 | 04/30/2013 | 05/08/2013 | 04/19/2013 |
| July | 05/17/2013 | 05/22/2013 | 05/22/2013 | 05/30/2013 | 06/09/2013 | 05/20/2013 |
| August | 06/18/2013 | 06/21/2013 | 06/21/2013 | 06/28/2013 | 07/09/2013 | 06/19/2013 |
| September | 07/18/2013 | 07/23/2013 | 07/23/2013 | 07/30/2013 | 08/07/2013 | 07/19/2013 |
| October | 08/20/2013 | 08/23/2013 | 08/23/2013 | 08/30/2013 | 09/10/2013 | 08/21/2013 |
| November | 09/19/2013 | 09/24/2013 | 09/24/2013 | 10/01/2013 | 10/09/2013 | 09/20/2013 |
| December | 10/22/2013 | 10/25/2013 | 10/25/2013 | 11/01/2013 | 11/11/2013 | 10/23/2013 |
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: Coated
Covers: Coated
Run of Journal Page Sizes:
| Non-Bleed Size | Bleed Size | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width | Height | Width | Height | |||
| Full page spread: | 16-3/4" | x | 11-1/8" | |||
| 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
Inserts to be supplied folded.
b. TRIMMING: 3/16" off top, 1/8" bottom, gutter and outside edge;
margin for live matter 5/8" inside all edges of untrimmed insert.
c. STOCK: 70 lb. minimum, 100 lb. text maximum.
d. QUANTITY: Consult the Production Associate.
e. 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.
Other Information:
Live ad matter should not print closer than 1/2" from the trim.
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 full media kit PDF
Download the 2012 recruitment rate card PDF
Contacts
Product & Services Advertising Specialist:
Rich C. McNeely
333 Seventh Avenue
New York , NY 10001
646-674-6453
Career, Education & Events Advertising Specialist:
Joe Anzuena
Two Commerce Square, 2001 Market Street
Philadelphia , PA 19103
215-521-8532
215-701-2410
Reprints & Distribution Specialist:
Michele Livewell
Two Commerce Square
2001 Market Street
Philadelphia , PA 19103
215-521-8941
Production:
Lisa Bowling
351 W Camden Street
Baltimore , MD 21201-2436
410-528-4378
443-451-8139
Printer:
3575 Hempland Road
Lancaster , PA 17601
Advertisers Outside the US:
44 (0)20 8542 3200
44 (0)20 8543 3810
Print and iPad Advertising Coordinator:
Patricia Muller
323 Norristown Rd
Suites 200 & 300
Ambler , PA 19002
215-628-6573
215-933-6142
Online Advertising Coordinator:
Matthew Schaeffer
333 Seventh Avenue, 20th Floor
New York , NY 10001
646-674-6340
646-674-6500