2017 media kit - chain store age · 956,000 distributed daily and weekly with 28% average open rate...

2017 MEDIA KIT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Our Total Audience 3The Voice of the Industry 4New for 2017 5Editorial Calendar and Print Rates 7-8Digital Products 10-17Lead Generation 18Custom Media and Marketing 19Events 21-22Ad Specs and Requirements 24Contacts 26

CHA I N S TORE A GE 2017 M E DI A K I T

OUR TOTAL AUDIENCE

MAGAZINEWEBSITE NEWSLETTERS EVENTS

23,000Total circulation

Annual SPECS show

Annual X/SPECS show

Put your message on the desk or digital desktop of every retail decision maker.

MOBILE

30% of total website visits191,600 visits,

123,000 unique visitors

viewing 300,000 pages

of content

956,000 distributed daily and

weekly with 28% average

open rate for 1,920,000

impressions monthly

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Chain Store Age is the leading source of news for retail executives, reporting on and analyzing trends and strategies in all areas of retail: omnichannel, technology, operations, marketing, finance, real estate, store design, construction and facilities management.

CSA is the only media property whose reach includes every segment within retail, from ecommerce to brick and mortar: specialty stores, supermarket, drug, c-stores, home center & hardware, mass, discount, department, and restaurant. CSA has the strongest readership at the C-suite level — CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, CMOs, and COOs.

THE VOICE OF THE INDUSTRY


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Retailing Today joins CSA, the total source for retail

Chain Store Age is pleased to announce that our sister brand Retailing Today has become part of a larger, more robust Chain Store Age — in terms of dedicated resources, industry coverage, and retail audience reach.

With the merging of Retailing Today into Chain Store Age, you can expect:• A streamlined brand representing the full range of omnichannel retail operations• Even stronger C-suite readership reaching more retail headquarters• Expanded penetration into merchandising and logistics sectors• A digital archive of thousands of Retailing Today articles and reports• Significant increase in newsletter readership and web traffic for advertisers


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NEW FOR 2017

ADVERTISING


Reach the industry decision-makers wherever they are

2017 EDITORIAL CALENDAR


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JAN/FEB MAR/APR MAY/JUNE JULY/AUG SEP/OCT NOV/DEC

Top 10 Women in Tech

Tech Trends 2017

Payment Trends

Energy Management

Supply Chain Efficiencies

Breakout Retailers

COO Focus

Evolution of the Physical Store

E-Commerce Trends

Risk Management

SPECS Show Issue

New Retail Concepts

Hot New E-Commerce Start Ups

Social Media

Hosted Cloud Services

Omnichannel Fulfillment

SPECS Wrap-Up

CFO Focus

Business Analytics

HVAC Update

Flooring Update

Painting Trends

Annual State of the Industry Report

Top 100 U.S. Retailers

Holiday IT Checklist

Facilities’ Winter Prep

Energy Management

CMO/CIO Focus

NRF Preview

Workforce Management

Spotlight on Lighting

Real Estate

2017 Outlook• Top Projects• Evolving Formats• Key Challenges & Opportunities

Real EstateTenant TrendsNew Lease on Life for LeasesSAS: Open-Air Centers

Real EstateRECon Report:

27th annual Top Developers andFastest-Growing Acquirers and 3P Managers

10 under 40 in Real EstateWho’s Buying, Who’s Selling, and WhySAS: Markets to Watch

Real Estate

PLACE-MAKING:• Restaurant & Entertainment

Anchored Centers• Top 10 Retail Experiences

SAS: Grocery Anchored Centers

Real EstateUrban DevelopmentPre-ICSC New York Deal MakingSAS: Mixed-Use Developments

Real EstateTop Redevelopers SurveyOutlet Centers

Real Estate’s New Breed of Researchers

SAS: Northeast Market Profile

Show Distribution:NRF Annual, eTail WestRILA Supply Chain

Show Distribution:SPECS, GlobalShop, RILA Asset ProtectionSHOPTALK

Show Distribution:REConIRCE

Show Distribution:ICSC Florida C&DM,eTail East

Show Distribution:ICSC Western C&DM,ICSC PA/NJ/DE C&DM,ICSC Texas C&DM, X/SPECS, RILA RSECC

Show Distribution:ICSC NY National DM

Ad close: 12/14/2016 Ad close: 2/1/2017 Ad close: 4/5/2017 Ad close: 6/5/2017 Ad close: 8/3/2017 Ad close: 10/4/2017

Ad materials due three (3) days after ad close SAS=Special Advertorial Section

PRINT RATES4-Color rates (gross) | 10% Discount for all B/W ads

MULTIPLE PAGE INSERTSPage Discount2-3 Full pages 10%4-7 Full pages 20%8-11 Full pages 35%12 or more pages 50%

Discounts apply to earned black-and-white rates, no charge for color or bleed. Printing costs available upon request.

All inserts are non-cancellable. Rates on request. Maximum weight: 100-lb. text. Contact Product Department for mechanical requirements and postal regulations.

SHORT RATE AND REBATEAll advertising subject to short rate or rebate when more or less advertising than specified by original order is used.

COVER/PREFERRED POSITIONSNon-cancellable. 15% premium on second and forth cover and 10% premium on all other preferred positions.

AGENCY COMMISSION & PAYMENT TERMS15% commission to recognized advertising agencies on gross billings for display advertising, color and premium. No commissions will be paid on invoices not paid within 30 days of billing date. Mechanical charges and special services are non-commissionable. Publisher reserves the right to hold the advertiser and/or the agency jointly and severally liable for such monies as are due and payable to the publisher.


Ad Size 1x 3x 6x 9x 12x

Full Page $9,500 $9,000 $8,500 $7,500 $6,500

2/3 Page $8,500 $8,000 $7,500 $6,500 $5,500

½ Page $7,500 $7,000 $6,500 $5,500 $4,500

½ Page Island $6,000 $5,500 $5,000 $4,500 $4,000

⅓ Page $5,000 $4,500 $4,000 $3,500 $3,000

¼ Page $4,000 $3,500 $3,000 $2,500 $2,000

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DIGITAL


Every day, thousands of retail executives visit chainstoreage.com for the news, analysis, competitive intelligence and tools they need to move their business forward. Place your ads alongside CSA’s high-visibility and category-specific content to target key audiences, build awareness and capture leads for your business.

KEY METRICS

• 191,000 monthly visits• 123,000 unique monthly visitors• 300,000 total page views monthly• 1.6 page views per visit• Average time on site: 1:21

• 2,292,000 total visits annually• 1,476,000 total unique visitors annually• 3,600,000 total page views per year

ONLINEChainStoreAge.com


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2017 M E DI A K I T

ONLINE RATESChainStoreAge.com

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Website specs: Please send a .jpeg, .gif or animated .gif (max size 20k) and a URL link. We also accept flash files in SWF format with clicktags (max size 30k). All flash files must include a .jpeg and .gif backup file.

CHA I N S TORE A GE

Monthly Rates (net) Home Page ROS Sections

Leaderboard (728x90) $4,625 $4,950 —

Leaderboard expandable $5,075 $5,610

Top, position 1 (300x250) $3,975 $5,250 $3,150

Bottom (300x250) $3,095 $4,150 $2,400

Interstitials (mobile enhanced) . . . . . . $3,000/week

Section Roadblocks priced on request

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Daily roundup of news, insights and intelligence.

• Circulation: 40,000• Open rate: 30%• Weekly impressions: 86,000• All of our e-newsletters are responsive design, offering optimum

viewing on tablets and smartphones

CSA DAYBREAKERE-Newsletter | Daily


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Ad sizes DayBreaker Rates (net)

Leaderboard | 600x100 $3,500 per week

Top Box | 300x250 $3,300 per week

Middle (2) | 300x250 $2,600 per week

Lower (2) | 300x250 $2,300 per week

Weekly news covering the latest in technology and omnichannel retailing.

• Circulation: 35,000• Open rate: 30%• Impressions: 12,250 per edition• All of our e-newsletters are responsive design, offering optimum viewing

on tablets and smartphones

CSA CONNECTED RETAILE-Newsletter | Weekly


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Ad sizes Connected Retail Rates (net)

Leaderboard | 600x100 $1,750 per edition

Top Box | 300x250 $1,750 per edition

Middle (2) | 300x250 $1,500 per edition

Lower (2) | 300x250 $1,200 per edition

Weekly coverage for executives who plan, design, outfit and maintain stores.



CSA STORE SPACESE-Newsletter | Weekly


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Ad sizes STORE Spaces Rates (net)





News about retail real estate projects, trends, leasing and solutions.



CSA ONSITEE-Newsletter | Weekly


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Ad sizes ONSITE Rates (net)





Weekly roundup of news, insights and intelligence — top items from the CSA DayBreaker



CSA WEEKENDERE-Newsletter | Weekly


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Ad sizes Weekender Rates (net)

Leaderboard | 600x100 $975 per edition

Top Box | 300x250 $975 per edition

Middle (2) | 300x250 $775 per edition

Lower (2) | 300x250 $600 per edition

When retail news hits, we’re the first to cover it.

• Circulation: 50,000• Open rate: 28%• Impressions: 28,000 per edition• All of our e-newsletters are responsive design, offering optimum

viewing on tablets and smartphones

EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITYTwo ads on each e-blast:(1) 600x100(2) 300x250Cost: $3,500 net per month

CSA BREAKING NEWS ALERTSE-Blast | Minimum 2 per month


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2017 M E DI A K I T

You want highly qualified leads you can act on; we’ll deliver them to you for maximum ROI. Chain Store Age will work with you to identify your objectives and create custom lead gen programs that speak directly to the audiences, the organizations, the departments and even the job titles you’re looking to connect with. We handle everything, from development to final reporting.

• White papers

• Webinars

• Surveys

• Special reports

• Magazines and newsletters

• E-blasts

• Targeted marketing campaigns

LEAD GENERATION

CHA I N S TORE A GE

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As a leading B2B retail publisher, we have deep knowledge of the industry built into our DNA. Our custom media team knows the inner workings of the retail business like no one else, and we use this as the foundation for targeted, high-impact custom marketing solutions with maximum ROI.

Our custom capabilities include:• Campaign strategy, design, implementation & management• Advertising – online and print• E-newsletters and digital special reports• Posters and signage• Magazines and newsletters• E-blasts and announcements• Videos• Webinars• Web development and design• Retailer research• Collateral and brochures• Landing pages and microsites

CUSTOM MEDIA & MARKETINGSpecial Reports | White Papers | Webinars | Videos


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EVENTS


The annual SPECS Conference is a must-attend event for retail executives involved in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of stores. From the corner office to every corner of the store, networking and insights gained at this event will increase sales and strengthen relationships between retailers and suppliers.

For more information contact Katherine Boccaccio, Executive Director of Events, at [email protected] or visit www.specsshow.com.

SPECS ANNUAL CONFERENCEMarch 12-14, 2017 | Gaylord Palms, Kissimmee, Florida

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THE X/SPECS EVENT

X/SPECS reflects the evolution of physical stores and the role that technology and innovation play in transforming the customer experience. This 3-day, exclusive event brings together top retailers and suppliers – involved in store planning, design, construction and facilities management – in an informal setting designed to foster networking and business relationship-building.

For more information, visit www.xspecsshow.com

2017: Dates and location to be announced

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2016: Oct. 25-27 | The Vinoy Renaissance, St. Petersburg, Fla.

http://www.xspecsshow.com/

SPECIFICATIONS


PDF/1X-a files are the preferred format for Chain Store Age. Digital advertising is submitted by the advertiser and accepted by Lebhar-Friedman with the agreement that the material will preform satisfactorily with no intervention required on the part of Lebhar-Friedman. If the supplied digital advertising materials do not meet the criteria required or require intervention or handwork to prepare material for press, the advertiser will be billed for all costs incurred.

AD SPECS & REQUIREMENTS

Method: Printed Web-Offset (Wet). Perfect Bound

Issuance Dates: See editorial calendar

Closing Dates: Closing is first week of the preceding month for insertion order and materials. Cancellations or changes in orders are not accepted after the closing date. All closing dates mean receipt of material in publisher’s New York office (see General Information).

Spreads/Bleeds: 1/2” safety required on four sides from bleed size. Full bleeds are accepted on all full-page ads at no additional charge.

DIGITAL

MECHANICAL

AD SPECSPublication Trim Size: 8 ½” x 10 7/8”Full Page: 7 ½” x 10”Bleed Full Page: 8 ¾” x 11 1/8”Non-bleed Spread: 15” x 10”Bleed Spread: 17 ¼” x 11 1/8”1/2 page (Horizontal): 7 ½” x 4 7/8” 1/2 page (Vertical): 3 5/8” x 10”½ Horiz. Spread Non-Bleed 15” x 4 7/8”½ Horiz. Spread Bleed 17 ¼” x 5”¼ Page: 3 5/8” x 4 7/8”2/3 Page: 4 7/8” x 10”1/3 Vertical: 2 3/8” x 10”½ Page Island: 4 7/8” x 7 ½”1/3 Page Square: 4 7/8” x 4 7/8”

GENERAL INFORMATIONCopy and Layout: We will prepare copy and layout upon request. Askyou area manager for details.Storage: Digital advertising files will be deleted from our servers 12 months after last use if not requested to be returned.

Ship Pre-Printed inserts: Ship Advertising Material:Chain Store Age Chain Store Agec/o Publishers Press 150 W. 30th Street, 19th Floor 13487 South Preston Highway New York, NY 10001 Lebanon Junction, KY 40150 Attn: Jim LynchAttn: Marty Roberson (212) 756-5059

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NEWSLETTER SPECS: Please send a .jpeg, .gif or animated .gif (max size 20k) and a URL link. NO flash files. Note: we accept animated .gifs, but they do not animate for recipients using Microsoft Outlook 2007. If using animation, make sure your first frame has all the pertinent information.

CONTACTS


Mike MorrisseyDigital Sales Director & Regional Manager

[email protected]

Lise Slaviero GrohRegional Sales Manager

[email protected]

Al UrbanksiReal Estate Editor & Manager

[email protected]

Deena Amato-McCoySenior Editor516-208-9493

[email protected]

CONTACTS

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Gary EspositoGroup [email protected]

Marianne [email protected]

Katherine BoccaccioExecutive Director of Events and Real [email protected]

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