Annals of Plastic Surgery 
Journal Information
This journal is available as an app for iPad®
Editorial Focus:
Annals of Plastic Surgery provides an international forum for advances in reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery. This independent, peer-reviewed journal covers all aspects of general plastic surgery with emphasis on new techniques and surgical results. Content includes original articles, case reports, description of surgical techniques, editorials, book reviews, letters to the editor, and notices.
Journal Distribution:
Total Access (Electronic + Print): 588
Print Circulation: 588
12 month average, May 2012
Website Usage:
Average Monthly Unique Visitors (US): 7,100
Average Monthly Visits (US): 14,800
Average Monthly Page Views (US): 46,800
eTOC Subscribers: 1,460
Issuance: 23rd of month preceding month of issue.
Frequency: Monthly
Bonus Distribution: Contact Sales Specialist.
Publisher: Ali Gavenda
Editor: William Lineaweaver, MD
Placement Policy: Welled.
Requirement for Acceptance of Advertising:
Subject to approval by Editor. New copy must be received by the Publisher two weeks before closing date.
Market:
Plastic surgeons and reconstructive surgeons, skull base surgeons, hand surgeons, maxillofacial surgeons, cleft palate surgeons, and otolaryngologists.
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 | $3,195 | $1,770 | $2,610 | $1,185 |
| 6x | $3,175 | $1,750 | $2,585 | $1,160 |
| 12x | $3,155 | $1,730 | $2,565 | $1,140 |
| 24x | $3,125 | $1,700 | $2,535 | $1,110 |
| 36x | $3,100 | $1,675 | $2,515 | $1,090 |
| 48x | $3,075 | $1,650 | $2,490 | $1,065 |
| 60x | $3,055 | $1,630 | $2,475 | $1,050 |
| 72x | $3,040 | $1,615 | $2,455 | $1,030 |
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. 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: $750
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,765 | $1,205 | $795 | $515 |
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: $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 | 11/20/2012 | 11/27/2012 | 11/27/2012 | 12/04/2012 | 12/12/2012 | 11/21/2012 |
| February | 12/21/2012 | 12/27/2012 | 12/27/2012 | 01/04/2013 | 01/14/2013 | 12/24/2012 |
| March | 01/23/2013 | 01/28/2013 | 01/28/2013 | 02/04/2013 | 02/12/2013 | 01/24/2013 |
| April | 02/21/2013 | 02/26/2013 | 02/26/2013 | 03/05/2013 | 03/13/2013 | 02/22/2013 |
| May | 03/25/2013 | 03/28/2013 | 03/28/2013 | 04/04/2013 | 04/14/2013 | 03/26/2013 |
| June | 04/24/2013 | 04/29/2013 | 04/29/2013 | 05/06/2013 | 05/14/2013 | 04/25/2013 |
| July | 05/23/2013 | 05/29/2013 | 05/29/2013 | 06/05/2013 | 06/13/2013 | 05/24/2013 |
| August | 06/21/2013 | 06/26/2013 | 06/26/2013 | 07/03/2013 | 07/14/2013 | 06/24/2013 |
| September | 07/25/2013 | 07/30/2013 | 07/30/2013 | 08/06/2013 | 08/14/2013 | 07/26/2013 |
| October | 08/23/2013 | 08/28/2013 | 08/28/2013 | 09/05/2013 | 09/15/2013 | 08/26/2013 |
| November | 09/25/2013 | 09/30/2013 | 09/30/2013 | 10/07/2013 | 10/15/2013 | 09/26/2013 |
| December | 10/28/2013 | 10/31/2013 | 10/31/2013 | 11/07/2013 | 11/17/2013 | 10/29/2013 |
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:
7 3/4" x 10 3/4"
Paper Stock:
Inside pages: 45 lb. Liberty Gloss
Covers: 9 point Carolina, coated two sides
Run of Journal Page Sizes:
| Non-Bleed Size | Bleed Size | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width | Height | Width | Height | |||
| Full page: | 6 7/8" | x | 10 1/8" | 8" | x | 11 1/16" |
| 1/2 page horizontal: | 6 7/8" | x | 4 7/8" | 8" | x | 5 7/16" |
| 1/2 page vertical: | 3 1/8" | x | 10 1/8" | 3 7/8" | x | 11 1/16" |
| 1/4 page: | 3 1/8" | x | 4 7/8" | 3 7/8" | x | 5 7/16" |
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 3/16", includes 3/16" trim from top, 1/8" bottom, outside edges and gutter; live matter to be 1/2" from trim. Jogs to top. Supply multiple leaf inserts folded; if back-up required, supply flat. 100 lb. textweight maximum
b. BRMs: 4" x 6" minimum, allow 1/8" gutter trim, 1/4" head 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: Consult your Sales Specialist.
e. Carton packing preferred-quantity, publication, and issue must be marked on outside of carton.
f. A service charge will be rendered for special printer services or unusual inserts which cause bindery slow-downs or incur additional printer charges. All such requests must be submitted prior to printing for approval. Consult your Sales Specialist for rates and more information.
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:
Heather Landesman
333 Seventh Avenue, 20th Floor
New York , NY 10001
646-674-6515
212-202-6213
Career, Education & Events Advertising Specialist:
Keida Spurlock
Two Commerce Square, 2001 Market Street
Philadelphia , PA 19103
215-521-8501
215-405-2949
Reprints & Distribution Specialist:
Kelle Ramsay
351 W. Camden Street
Baltimore , MD 21201
410-528-4121
410-558-6234
Production:
Debbie Zipp
351 W. Camden Street
Baltimore , MD 21201
410-528-4465
443-451-8196
Printer:
Nancy Hoffmaster
3575 Hempland Road
Lancaster , PA 17601
800-724-4400
717-285-7261
Advertisers Outside the US:
44 0 208 542 3200
44 0 208 543 3810
Online Advertising Coordinator:
Miriam Terron-Elder
333 Seventh Avenue, 20th Floor
New York , NY 10001
646-674-6538
646-224-8742