Display Advertising Digital Edition Direct Mail MLE

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Put your business on the fast track to success with the Association of American Railroads Member Directory! Reach an influential audience of industry leaders, decision-makers, and key stakeholders in the rail transportation sector through our impactful display advertising opportunities. By advertising in this trusted and comprehensive directory, your brand will gain unparalleled visibility and forge valuable connections within the dynamic and ever-growing railroad community.

Rates are net and per insertion. Premium positions are an additional charge. Reservation is on a first-come first-served basis

Extend your print advertising investment with the unique benefits of digital media.

GTxcel’s digital edition platform allows members to engage with their publication at home or on the go. Produced as a pure digital replica of the print edition, the page view in GTxcel allows you to engage with product and service listings or member information in the format it was intended.

With the option to view in a 1-page or 2-page format and ability to identify zoom level, GTxcel allows you to determine your best preferred reading experience. Also included is the ability to pull a PDF of the publication, or search by keyword to find specific listing details in one or across all of an association’s publications.

Leaderboard (Top)

The Leaderboard ad appears on screen at all times throughout the Page View.

Sponsorship (Standard, Max or Video)

The Sponsorship ad appears to the left of the digital edition’s cover page and is displayed every time the digital edition is first accessed.

Bellyband

The Bellyband ad appears across the digital edition’s cover page and is displayed every time the digital edition is first accessed.

Rectangle

The Rectangle ad appears at the bottom of the table of contents. The ad is on screen at all times throughout the Page View.

Floating Banner (Bottom)

The Floating Banner ad appears at the bottom of the screen and will remain on all pages throughout the Page View until closed out.

Full Page Digital
Insert/Outsert

Digital insert ads can be placed between key articles in the Page View, or placed at the back of the digital edition (as a Digital Outsert). Insert/Outsert section is also accessible directly from Table of Content.

Pop-up Ad
(Standard or Video)

Digital pop-up ads or Video can be placed on top of key pages in the digital edition’s Page View, with the option to read and close out in order to read the page behind it.

Rates are net and per insertion. Reservation is on a first-come first-served basis

Go beyond the publication

Catch readers’ attention by placing a flier, brochure or postcard inside the clear bag in which the publication is mailed. Whether you are promoting an event, a new product, or your entire product line, placing a direct-mail piece in the polybag with our publication will ensure tremendous exposure for your company.

Additional mechanical charges may apply. Rate is per insertion. Reservation is on a first-come first-served basis.

Member Listing Enhancement

Increase your company’s visibility in the Member Directory by adding your logo to your listing. In addition to highlighting your company to AAR members, your logo will help to show your support for the association that supports your industry.

Rates are net and per insertion. Reservation is on a first-come first-served basis

Current Rates (ARR-D0026)

Display Advertising - Full Color
1x

Full Page Full Color
$3,269.50

Horizontal (W x H)
Vertical (W x H)
Square (W x H)
Units
Accepted File Types

9.5 x 7
8.625" x 11.125" Bleed; 7" x 9.5" Live
N/A
Inches
All Adobe products with supporting files (links and fonts included/embedded)

Publication Format: 8.375" x 10.875". For more information, please visit:
https://officialmediaguide.com/mag-specs

2/3 Page Full Color
$2,839.50

Horizontal (W x H)
Vertical (W x H)
Square (W x H)
Units
Accepted File Types

7" x 6.333"
4.583" x 9.5"
N/A
Inches
All Adobe products with supporting files (links and fonts included/embedded)

For more information, please visit:
https://officialmediaguide.com/mag-specs

1/2 Page Island Full Color
$2,589.50

Horizontal (W x H)
Vertical (W x H)
Square (W x H)
Units
Accepted File Types

7" x 4.583"
4.583" x 7"
N/A
Inches
All Adobe products with supporting files (links and fonts included/embedded)

For more information, please visit:
https://officialmediaguide.com/mag-specs

1/2 Page Full Color
$2,189.50

Horizontal (W x H)
Vertical (W x H)
Square (W x H)
Units
Accepted File Types

7" x 4.583"
4.583" x 7"
N/A
Inches
All Adobe products with supporting files (links and fonts included/embedded)

For more information, please visit:
https://officialmediaguide.com/mag-specs

1/3 Page Full Color
$1,739.50

Horizontal (W x H)
Vertical (W x H)
Square (W x H)
Units
Accepted File Types

7" x 3"
2.166" x 9.5"
4.583" x4.583"
Inches
All Adobe products with supporting files (links and fonts included/embedded)

For more information, please visit:
https://officialmediaguide.com/mag-specs

1/4 Page Full Color
$1,229.50

Horizontal (W x H)
Vertical (W x H)
Square (W x H)
Units
Accepted File Types

4.583" x 3.333"
3.333" x 4.583"
N/A
Inches
All Adobe products with supporting files (links and fonts included/embedded)

For more information, please visit:
https://officialmediaguide.com/mag-specs

1/6 Page Full Color
$1,019.50

Horizontal (W x H)
Vertical (W x H)
Square (W x H)
Units
Accepted File Types

4.583" x 2.166"
2.166" x 4.583"
N/A
Inches
All Adobe products with supporting files (links and fonts included/embedded)

For more information, please visit:
https://officialmediaguide.com/mag-specs

1/8 Page Full Color
$779.50

Horizontal (W x H)
Vertical (W x H)
Square (W x H)
Units
Accepted File Types

3.333" x 2.166"
2.166" x 3.333"
N/A
Inches
All Adobe products with supporting files (links and fonts included/embedded)

For more information, please visit:
https://officialmediaguide.com/mag-specs

Display Advertising - Black and White

Full Page Black and White
$2,189.50

Horizontal (W x H)
Vertical (W x H)
Square (W x H)
Units
Accepted File Types

9.5 x 7
8.625" x 11.125" Bleed; 7" x 9.5" Live
N/A
Inches
All Adobe products with supporting files (links and fonts included/embedded)

Publication Format: 8.375" x 10.875". For more information, please visit:
https://officialmediaguide.com/mag-specs

2/3 Page Black and White
$2,129.50

Horizontal (W x H)
Vertical (W x H)
Square (W x H)
Units
Accepted File Types

7" x 6.333"
4.583" x 9.5"
N/A
Inches
All Adobe products with supporting files (links and fonts included/embedded)

For more information, please visit:
https://officialmediaguide.com/mag-specs

1/2 Page Black and White
$1,479.50

Horizontal (W x H)
Vertical (W x H)
Square (W x H)
Units
Accepted File Types

7" x 4.583"
4.583" x 7"
N/A
Inches
All Adobe products with supporting files (links and fonts included/embedded)

For more information, please visit:
https://officialmediaguide.com/mag-specs

1/3 Page Black and White
$1,109.50

Horizontal (W x H)
Vertical (W x H)
Square (W x H)
Units
Accepted File Types

7" x 3"
2.166" x 9.5"
4.583" x4.583"
Inches
All Adobe products with supporting files (links and fonts included/embedded)

For more information, please visit:
https://officialmediaguide.com/mag-specs

1/4 Page Black and White
$839.50

Horizontal (W x H)
Vertical (W x H)
Square (W x H)
Units
Accepted File Types

4.583" x 3.333"
3.333" x 4.583"
N/A
Inches
All Adobe products with supporting files (links and fonts included/embedded)

For more information, please visit:
https://officialmediaguide.com/mag-specs

1/6 Page Black and White
$679.50

Horizontal (W x H)
Vertical (W x H)
Square (W x H)
Units
Accepted File Types

4.583" x 2.166"
2.166" x 4.583"
N/A
Inches
All Adobe products with supporting files (links and fonts included/embedded)

For more information, please visit:
https://officialmediaguide.com/mag-specs

1/8 Page Black and White
$559.50

Horizontal (W x H)
Vertical (W x H)
Square (W x H)
Units
Accepted File Types

3.333" x 2.166"
2.166" x 3.333"
N/A
Inches
All Adobe products with supporting files (links and fonts included/embedded)

For more information, please visit:
https://officialmediaguide.com/mag-specs

Premium Position Upcharges

Opposite Inside Back Cover
15%

Opposite Inside Front Cover
15%

Opposite Table of Contents
15%

Within First Quarter
15%

Supplementary Charges

Artwork Creation
$125.00

Index Listing
$20.00

Advertise with us

Rates are net and per insertion. Premium positions are an additional charge. Reservation is on a first-come first-served basis

Extend your print advertising investment with the unique benefits of digital media.

Leaderboard (Top)

Sponsorship (Standard, Max or Video)

Bellyband

Rectangle

Floating Banner (Bottom)

Full Page DigitalInsert/Outsert

Pop-up Ad(Standard or Video)

Rates are net and per insertion. Reservation is on a first-come first-served basis

Go beyond the publication

Additional mechanical charges may apply. Rate is per insertion. Reservation is on a first-come first-served basis.

Member Listing Enhancement

Rates are net and per insertion. Reservation is on a first-come first-served basis

Display Advertising - Full Color

1x

Display Advertising - Black and White

Premium Position Upcharges

Supplementary Charges

Full Page Digital
Insert/Outsert

Pop-up Ad
(Standard or Video)