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 And drifting world wide...

Phone (07) 4125 7328 ........ P.O. Box 7326 Urangan QLD 4655

  Advertise in TCP

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  Distribution list

TCP… proof that doing business can be fun!!

ADVERTISING RATES including GST

1/16th PAGE: $ 99.00 (6.5 x 9.5cm high) (no art & pre-pay)

1/8 PAGE: $234.00 (13 x 9.5cm high or 4.75 x 26cm)

1/4 PAGE: $421.00 (13 x 19cm high or 9.5 x 26cm)

1/2 PAGE: $757.00 26 x 19cm high

FULL PAGE: $1360.00 26 x 38cm

 Current distribution is 10,000 print bi-monthly and an additional 21,000 copies (average) downloaded from the web site. THESE ARE REAL NUMBERS! TCP DOES NOT PRINT RIDICULOUS AMOUNTS ONLY TO BE THROWN AWAY. Every copy finds a home and is often passed on. Every distribution site is carefully monitored for performance and to avoid waste. TCP's electronic version is number one in the world and still free to advertisers.

 

Next issue (TCP #32) due out September. Contact for deadlines.

PLACEMENT
First come best dressed but there are no bad pages in TCP because there is no advertorial or "filler". If you have a large ad order and feel you need a special arrangement, contact Bob.

PRODUCTION ASSISTANCE
If layout is straight forward, or delivered ready for press, there is no charge for production. If the ad copy requires significant preparation, we will notify of any additional charge upon receipt of copy. Submitting ad material that requires our production infers acceptance that the ad is copyright of The Coastal Passage, and may not be used in other publications without prior consent of The Coastal Passage.

DEADLINE
Reserve space as soon as possible. Ad material requiring our production help should be 2 weeks minimum, in advance of print. After reserving space, a "camera ready" ad should be submitted at least a week prior to print. If we can find a place for them, we can sometimes accept ads even later, but without a proof available.

PAYMENT
Display ads: Payment in full is due within 15 business days of printing. Alternatively, full payment may be made at time of space order. Discounts may apply for pre-payment. Absolutely no ad will be re-run if there is an amount outstanding on the account.

1/16th size ads: Payment with copy please.

Web Site

TCP's web site is growing fast. The only marine publication where a reader can download an entire edition free!! Readers don't just have a look, they download to their hard drive the whole thing including all ads. Your ads go everywhere and no one misses the latest because of being between ports. Display of links on links page of TCP web site is free to regular advertisers and ads from the print edition are usualy placed free of charge in the "E" version for regular accounts.

"Advertorial/editorial"

Whatever you call it, it is rarely accepted at TCP. The priority is the readers interests. If material has real value and interest for the boating community and happens to be a benefit for an advertising supporter, well and good but TCP guards it's reputation for integrity carefully. Material that may confuse or misslead a reader, such as a product review written by or paid for by an advertiser has no place in TCP.

Right of Refusal

TCP reserves the right to decline advertising that in the opinion of the publisher, does not serve the interests of the community it represents.