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*Note: Actual size of The Progressive
magazine is 8 3⁄8” x 10 7⁄8”. Please set up
your Quark Document as this size for fullpage
ads. Text should not extend outside the
suggested live area (7 3⁄8” x 9 7⁄8”).
For full-page bleeds, please leave at least
1/4” on each side.

Electronic files are preferred. All files must
be Macintosh format in either QuarkXpress,
TIFF or EPS. All fonts and linked artwork must be included. Files may be submitted on CD or by email. If you wish to send an ad via FTP please contact .

The Progressive cannot be responsible for
ads that do not follow these specifications.
If The Progressive needs to do extra work to prepare the ad, clients may be charged an additional fee.

Classified advertising info available upon request.
PREPRINTED INSERTS: Rates available upon request

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Cancellations: Cancellations of reserved advertising space will not be accepted after the space reservation deadline.

Terms: Net 30 days.

Agency commission: A 15% (off gross) commission will be paid to recognized advertising agencies for performance of regular agency functions, including furnishing of press-ready (digital) ads and accepting payment liability for ad placements.

2009 Display Advertising Rates

2009 Advertising Schedule

■ All rates are gross.
■ Advertising rates are subject to change. Rates are guaranteed for the duration of the contract.
■ Advertiser and/or agency represents that it has full power to authorize publication of advertisement(s).
■ Frequency discounts are granted to all contract advertisers. Advertisers must fulfill the obligations of their
contracts within one year. The rate card effective at the time a contract is signed will apply to all insertions
under that contract.
■ Guaranteed placement is available for a 10% surcharge (based upon availability).
■ Advertising materials will not be returned unless requeste

Copy and contract regulations

*Note: Actual size of The Progressive
magazine is 8 3⁄8” x 10 7⁄8”. Please set up
your Quark Document as this size for fullpage
ads. Text should not extend outside the
suggested live area (7 3⁄8” x 9 7⁄8”).
For full-page bleeds, please leave at least
1/4” on each side.

Electronic files are preferred. All files must
be Macintosh format in either QuarkXpress,
TIFF or EPS. All fonts and linked artwork must be included. Files may be submitted on CD or by email. If you wish to send an ad via FTP please contact .

The Progressive cannot be responsible for
ads that do not follow these specifications.
If The Progressive needs to do extra work to prepare the ad, clients may be charged an additional fee.

Classified advertising info available upon request.
PREPRINTED INSERTS: Rates available upon request

Copy and contract regulations
Cancellations: Cancellations of reserved advertising space will not be accepted after the space reservation deadline.

Terms: Net 30 days.

Agency commission: A 15% (off gross) commission will be paid to recognized advertising agencies for performance of regular agency functions, including furnishing of press-ready (digital) ads and accepting payment liability for ad placements.

2009 Display Advertising Rates

2009 Advertising Schedule

■ All rates are gross.
■ Advertising rates are subject to change. Rates are guaranteed for the duration of the contract.
■ Advertiser and/or agency represents that it has full power to authorize publication of advertisement(s).
■ Frequency discounts are granted to all contract advertisers. Advertisers must fulfill the obligations of their
contracts within one year. The rate card effective at the time a contract is signed will apply to all insertions
under that contract.
■ Guaranteed placement is available for a 10% surcharge (based upon availability).
■ Advertising materials will not be returned unless requeste

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