Reach customers where they live, work & play!This means that when you advertise your business in SOCO, you will reach the most desirable consumer available. While other publications fall short on reach and print-runs, SOCO has grown into the most widely read free publication of its kind. Whether you are looking to reach your neighbor or attract customers from another community, no other publication is going to give you the consistency and quality we offer our advertisers.
SOCO Magazine reaches your potential customers where they live, work, and play every month, 12 times per year. Best of all, SOCO is read every day by thousands of consumers who are looking for products and services you offer.
It's time to let them know how to reach you!
Hardcopy issues are distributed in MA, R.I., N.H., AND VT.
Circulation: 35,000 to 40,000 with seasonal adjustments and special event distribution. Readership, according to an industry standard, maintains 320,000 to 400,000 views of the publication per month over a 12-month calendar year.
Display Ad Specs
File Type/ Specs
PDFX1a is the accepted format. All color images and files are to be supplied in CMYK and color space with a tonal area coverage (TAC) not to exceed 300% for the darkest area of an image. Graphics, type, and line art should make up CMYK. Do NOT use PMS or spot colors.
Supporting Images
Please set TIFF and EPS to the following minimum resolution specs:
Lineart (Bitmap) Images: 1200 ppi
Color/Grayscale images: 300 ppi
Trim Size
Trim size is 8.375 x 10.875". No content is to be within 1/4" of trim size. All fonts and graphics must be embedded or included with the files and conform to the specs provided for minimum image resolution.
File Submission
Please e-mail your ad to
southcoast.publishing@yahoo.com
Production Questions
E-mail southcoast.publishing@yahoo.com
Build ads to trim size and extend bleed 1/8" beyond trim on all sides.
Rates & Details
For current rates and details on print & digital ad space, or to inquire about special print advertising packages, please contact:
advertising@socomagazine.info
or call (508) 743-5636
Deadlines for SOCO-Desgin Ads
January 2012: November 25, 2011
April 2012: February 25, 2012
February 2012: December 25, 2011
March 2012: January 25, 2012
May 2012: March 25, 2012
June 2012: April 25, 2012
July 2012: May 25, 2012
August 2012: June 25, 2012
September 2012: July 25, 2012
October 2012: August 25, 2012
November 2012: September 2012
December 2012: October 2012
*Ads submitted after the deadlines stated above may not run until the following month. For emergencies please e-mail southcoast.publishing@yahoo.com at your earliest convenience.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to printing deadlines, last-minute changes or additions may not be honored. SOCO will do its best to accomodate clients.
SOCO retains the copyrights to ads produced in-house unless otherwise discussed with client and a mutual agreement has been made.
Deadlines for Camera-Ready Ads
January 2012: December 2, 2011
April 2012: March 1, 2012
February 2012: January 2, 2012
March 2012: February 1, 2012
May 2012: April 2, 2012
June 2012: May 1, 2012
July 2012: June 1, 2012
August 2012: July 2, 2012
September 2012: August 1, 2012
October 2012: September 3, 2012
November 2012: October
1, 2012
December 2012: November 1, 2012
*Camera-ready ads that are not sent to SPECS will be modified to accomdate printing specs. Before submitting ads, please check with specs above to avoid any issues that may arise.