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.
Display Ad Specs
File Type/ Specs
PDF/X-1a:2001 is the accepted format. All color images and files are to be supplied in Working CMYK U.S. Web Coated (SWOP) v2 (and color space with a tonal area coverage (TAC) not to exceed 280% for the darkest area of an image. Graphics, type, and line art should make up CMYK. We DO NOT accept 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-Design Ads
January 2013: November 25, 2012
August 2013: June 25, 2013
February 2013: December 25, 2012
March 2013: January 25, 2013
April 2013: February 25, 2013
May 2013: March 25, 2013
June 2013: April 25, 2013
July 2013: May 25, 2013
September 2013: July 25, 2013
October 2013: August 25, 2013
November 2013: September 2013
December 2013: October 2013
*Ads submitted after the deadlines stated above may not run until the following month. For emergencies or extensions please e-mail southcoast.publishing@yahoo.com at your earliest convenience. Make sure full page ads with bleeds show crop marks and bleeds, and make sure important information is at least 1/4 inch away from trim line (crop line.)
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 2013: December 2, 2012
July 2013: June 1, 2013
February 2013: January 2, 2013
March 2013: February 1, 2013
April 2013: March 1, 2013
May 2013: April 2, 2013
June 2013: May 1, 2013
August 2013: July 2, 2013
September 2013: August 1, 2013
October 2013: September 3, 2013
November 2013: October
1, 2013
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.
To our advertisers,
In order for SOCO magazine to continue to grow its specialized readership,
while protecting is brand and image, the following rules regarding
advertising copy and placement will apply to all clients of the magazine as
of this date.
SOCO magazine reserves the right to reject any advertising which conflicts
with the quality or brand identification of the publication. The magazine
will not publish ads which; are designed to resemble a coupon, indicate a
special savings--by presenting an ad or tearing an ad out of out the
pages,or part of a page, which must then be presented to a business.
No ad may specifically target a SOCO reader, which would require them to
make any type of response in order to receive special remuneration, i.e.,
mention this ad, request a discount, or get extra savings by mentioning SOCO
magazine.
Any discounts within an ad either in dollars, cents, or percentages, cannot
be published in a font any larger than, 62 pts. in a full page format, 42
pts. in a half page format, 32 pts. in a quarter page, and 22pts. in a sixth
page format.
For additional information please contact advertising@socomagazine.info
This email is for advertising inquires only, DO NOT send ads or ad materials to this email.