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DESIGN PROFESSIONALS AND FIRMS AIA Minnesota members, which include registered architects, and intern architects representing over 350 architecture fi rms in Minnesota; non-member registered architects in Minnesota; AIA fi rms in adjacent states: North Dakota, South Dakota, Northern Iowa and Western Wisconsin; selected AIA fi rms and members throughout the U.S.; Minnesota Chapter Members of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), Consutruction industry, Engineers, General Contractors, and deans of all accredited schools of architecture in the United States and Canada.

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LEADERS Members of the following organizations: Minnesota Chapter of the Construction Specifi cations Institute (CSI), Associated General Contractors (AGC), American Consulting Engineers Council (ACEC) of Minnesota, Associated Builders- Contractors (ABC), select local and national developers and contractors.

PRIMARY DECISION MAKERS Minnesota legislators; selected Upper Midwest colleges and university presidents; Minnesota public libraries; Minnesota county administrators; Minnesota municipalities with 5000+ population; CEO’s of selected privately-held and publicly-held companies; Minnesota media, including major newspapers, TV and radio stations and periodicals.

PAID SUBSCRIBERS (other than industry professionals)

NEWSSTAND DISTRIBUTION Throughout Minnesota - Distributed by St. Marie’s Gopher News Company, and Valley News Company. Nationally – Distributed by Ingram Periodicals. Purchased by consumers who have a passion for architecture and design.

BONUS DISTRIBUTION Throughout the year in excess of 8,000 to conferences, workshops, and other events of importance to architects and the construction industry in the Upper Midwest, plus distribution at the AIA Minnesota Annual Convention & Products Exposition plus the Homes by Architects Tour, Home of the Month event, and more.

It’s REGIONAL, AWARD-WINNING, the OFFICAL PUBLICATION of AIA MINNESOTA (a Society of the American Institute of Architects), REACHING architects, designers, specifi ers, owners, and construction professionals, PLUS building product decision makers in Minnesota and surrounding borders.

PUBLICATION DATEArchitecture MN is published on a bimonthly basis, two weeks prior to the issue month, i.e. May/June issue published mid April.

READERSHIPArchitecture Minnesota reaches 8,000 readers - a very targeted audience!

QUESTIONS? CALL PAM NELSON - (612) 338-6763 X214 OR NELSON@AIA-MN.ORG

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2018 Focus RESERVE BY, DUE DATE

JAN/FEB AIA Minnesota Firm Award & Community Buildings Reserve by 10/31Directory: Consulting Engineers due 10/23 Ad due 11/10

MAR/APR AIA Minnesota Honor Awards & Landscape Architecture Reserve by 1/8 Directory: Landscape Architecture Firms due 12/22 Ad due 1/12

MAY/JUN Innovation in Architecture Visualization & Modern Living Reserve by 2/28 Directories: AIA Minnesota Firms, Consultants Directory due 2/19 Ad due 3/9

Special Advertising Section: Coming Soon & In Place for fi rms **Bonus distribution throughout the year & at AIA Minnesota Convention

JUL/AUG Dynamic Renovations & Ed Sovik Centennial (midcentury giant) Reserve by 5/11 Directory of Renovation, Remodeling, Restoration due 4/29 Ad due 5/18

SEPT/OCT Homes by Architects Tour & Commercial Interiors Reserve by 7/13Directories: Interior Architecture/Interior Design due 6/24 Ad due 7/20

Special Advertising Section: Residential Architecture Firm Showcase **Bonus distribution at Homes by Architects Tour

NOV/DEC Sustainable Regional Development & Healthcare Reserve by 9/7Directory of General Contractors due 8/26 Ad due 9/14

Special Advertising Section: Convention Exhibitor Product Feature **Bonus distribution at AIA Minnesota Convention

Note: Editorial lineup is subject to change. Please contact Pam Nelson for editorial updates.

QUESTIONS? CALL PAM NELSON - (612) 338-6763 X.214 OR NELSON@AIA-MN.ORG

EDITORIAL CALENDAR BY ISSUE

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2017 DISPLAY ADVERTISING & DIRECTORY RATES

4-COLOR (CMYK) RATES BLACK & WHITE RATES

AD SIZE 1X 3X 4X 6X AD SIZE 1X 3X 4X 6X

Full page $2090 $1910 $1875 $1740 Full page $1530 $1350 $1315 $1175

2/3 page $1680 $1570 $1545 $1425 2/3 page $1135 $1010 $985 $885

1/2 page $1520 $1410 $1385 $1320 1/2 page $960 $845 $825 $780

1/3 page $1335 $1235 $1185 $1135 1/3 page $775 $675 $625 $570

1/6 page $1150 $1075 $1025 $980 1/6 page $590 $515 $465 $420

2pg spread $3610 $3320 $3265 $3060 2pg spread $2490 $2195 $2140 $1960

Page 1 $2255 $2100 $2065 $1915 Page 1 $1650 $1485 $1445 $1295

Inside Front Cover $2255 $2100 $2065 $1915 Inside Front Cover $1650 $1485 $1445 $1295

Inside Back Cover $2255 $2100 $2065 $1915 Inside Back Cover $1650 $1485 $1445 $1295

Back Cover $2460 $2295 $2255 $2085 Back Cover $1800 $1625 $1580 $1415

Add to appropriate fi gure above: 2-color (process) $300 3-color (process) $350

4-COLOR (CMYK) RATES BLACK & WHITE RATES 4-COLOR (CMYK) RATES BLACK & WHITE RATES

AD SIZE 1X 3X 4X 6X AD SIZE 1X 3X 4X 6X

2/3 page $1680 $1570 $1545 $1425 2/3 page $1135 $1010 $985 $885

1/2 page $1520 $1410 $1385 $1320 1/2 page $960 $845 $825 $780

1/3 page $1335 $1235 $1185 $1135 1/3 page $775 $675 $625 $5701/3 page $1335 $1235 $1185 $1135 1/3 page $775 $675 $625 $570

1/6 page $1150 $1075 $1025 $980 1/6 page $590 $515 $465 $4201/6 page $1150 $1075 $1025 $980 1/6 page $590 $515 $465 $420

2pg spread $3610 $3320 $3265 $3060 2pg spread $2490 $2195 $2140 $19602pg spread $3610 $3320 $3265 $3060 2pg spread $2490 $2195 $2140 $1960

Page 1 $2255 $2100 $2065 $1915 Page 1 $1650 $1485 $1445 $1295Page 1 $2255 $2100 $2065 $1915 Page 1 $1650 $1485 $1445 $1295

Inside Front Cover $2255 $2100 $2065 $1915 Inside Front Cover $1650 $1485 $1445 $1295

Inside Back Cover $2255 $2100 $2065 $1915 Inside Back Cover $1650 $1485 $1445 $1295

Back Cover $2460 $2295 $2255 $2085 Back Cover $1800 $1625 $1580 $1415Back Cover $2460 $2295 $2255 $2085 Back Cover $1800 $1625 $1580 $1415

Add to appropriate fi gure above: Add to appropriate fi gure above: 2-color (process) $300 3-color (process) $350

DIGITAL ADS AIA-MN.ORG and ARCHITECTUREMN.COM are the go-to websites for those who want information on events, meetings, continuing education and activities within AIA Minnesota. ARCHITECTUREMN.COM is the site for magazine editorial content, related videos, events and features.

We now offer the opportunity for digital ads that fl ow throughout both sites. This is an add-on option for companies and fi rms who have committed to a minimum 3x annual display advertising contract with Architecture MN magazine. If you qualify and have interest in this digital advertising opportunity, please contact Pam Nelson at nelson@aia-mn.org or call 612-338-6763 for more information.

DIRECTORY RATES/ISSUEEach issue of Architecture MN magazine showcases a themed directory of paid listings. The purpose of this directory is to assist those persons or organizations that wish to contact companies who provide services within the category of business featured in that issue. Directory Lineup: Jan/Feb: Consulting EngineersMar/Apr: Landscape Architecture Firms May/June: Consultants DirectoryJuly/Aug: Renovation, Remodeling & Restoration Sep/Oct: Interior Design/Interior ArchitectureNov/Dec: General ContractorsSee the editorial calendar for specifi c issue directory opportunities and deadlines.

DIRECTORY PRICINGOne listing, plain $375 One listing with logo $425

CONSULTANTS DIRECTORYDuplicate listing in additional categories in same issue: Purchase fi rst listing at price above.Add $100 for each additional listingAdd $150 for each additional listing with logo

QUESTIONS? CALL PAM NELSON - (612) 338-6763 X.214 OR NELSON@AIA-MN.ORG

ADVERTISING RESPONSIBILITYAdvertisers and their agencies assume liability for all content of advertisements printed and assume responsibility for any claims which may arise from their advertising. The publisher reserves the right to reject any advertising. Publisher is not liable for errors in key numbers or the advertising index.

QUALITY CONTROLArchitecture Minnesota is not responsible for color variations between the digital fi le and the printed image if a high-end color proof is not provided or the fi le must be converted to CMYK. The advertiser or agency is responsible for providing materials meeting all Architecture MN specifi cations. Ads not meeting these specifi cations will be returned.

CLOSING DATES AND CANCELLATIONSIf copy is not received by the closing date and the insertion order has not been cancelled, the previous advertisement of the advertiser will be inserted. Cancellations are not accepted after the closing date. Cancellations of any portion of a contract voids rate guarantee.

RATESAdvertising must be inserted within one year of the fi rst insertion to earn the contract frequency discount rate. If the number of insertions is not specifi ed on the order or the contract, each insertion will be billed at the one-time rate (1X). Advertising ordered at a frequency discount rate and not earned within one year from the fi rst insertion will be billed at earned rate or will be short-rated. Mixed ad sizes and the addition of

color are permitted in the contract period at the appropriate additional charge.; however, ads may only increase in size.

TERMSNet 30 days.

LATE PAYMENT CHARGES 1.5% per month will be added.

AGENCY DISCOUNT15% commission to advertising agencies for digital ready ads.

CONTRACT AND CONTENT SPECIFICATIONS

QUESTIONS? CALL PAM NELSON - (612) 338-6763 X.214 OR NELSON@AIA-MN.ORG

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CONTRACT AND CONTENT SPECIFICATIONS

ADVERTISEMENT SPECS & SIZES (W X H) AIA MN Firms Note: Sizes may vary for Coming Soon/In Place and Portfolio sections. Call for info.

Architecture MN is printed on a web press, is perfect-bound, and ink is soy-based. Paper is Forest Service Certifi ed (FSC) white coated stock. Covers are 100# Opus Gloss Text (recycled & FSC.) Cover 1 & Spine have a gloss varnish; cover 4 has a dull varnish. Interior pages are 60# Nature10 Dull text (recycled & FSC.)

ADS MUST BE READY FOR PLACEMENTAd must be complete/no prepress fi les accepted. Ad fi les not prepared correctly and according to the specifi cations will be returned.

ACCEPTED FILE FORMATS (no exceptions) PDF fi le format is best with all images at 300 dpi and fonts converted to outlines. PDF MUST BE FREE OF CROP/PRINTER MARKS. *If you are using a PC send a PDF with fonts converted to outlines.

COLOR & RESOLUTIONAll images within the ad must be 300 dpi and CMYK color saved as TIFF or EPS before placing in your ad. 175-line screen with overall maximum density of all colors not to exceed 280%. Black and white EPS or TIFF fi les in grayscale mode.

ACCEPTED FONTS (no exceptions) Postscript Type 1 or Type 3. No TrueType fonts. Use stylized fonts, not menu-styled fonts for bold, italic or bold italic type. All fonts used in art fi les (EPS and TIFF) must be converted to outlines. Include all printer and screen fonts with all digital fi les. Embed all fonts when creating a PDF.

LOGOS, IMAGES, ARTWORK Logos should be EPS only. Do not rotate or crop images in layout programs. Do not nest EPS fi les in other EPS fi les. All logos, images, and artwork within the fi le must be CMYK (100% K, 60% CYM).

SUBMISSION - CDAll ads provided should be accompanied by a print-out at 100% for size and color verifi cation. List fi le format, fonts and color specs on a separate sheet of paper. Label with client name, contact name, phone, email address and issue (ex. Mar/Apr 11). If CD is to be returned, please list address.

SUBMISSION - EMAIL Send PDF to archmnads@gmail.com with client name if appropriate.

NOT ACCEPTEDSpot, Pantone/PMS, RGB color or JPEG images and images below 300 dpi (such as from a website – 72 dpi).

DO NOT SUBMIT AD WITH CROP, REGISTRATION, TRIM/BLEED OR SIMILAR PRINTER’SMARKS. AD ARTWORK FILES TO BE FREE OF ANY PRINTER’S MARKS, EVEN IF OUTSIDE OF BLEED AREA.

INSERTION ORDERSSend CDs (include 1 print-out) to: Pam Nelson, Architecture MN, 275 Market Street, Ste 54 Minneapolis, MN 55405

PRODUCTION QUESTIONS ONLYIn the case you are unable to provide a preferred PDF fi le type, please contact Pam Nelson, nelson@aia-mn.org

Trim size 9” x 11” Full page 8.0625” x 9.9375” (leave 0.3125 from trim on all sides for live area)

Full page bleed 9 x 11 trim 9.25” x 11.25” fi le size

2/3 page vertical 5.25” x 9.9375”

1/2 page horizontal 8.0625” x 4.8125”

1/3 page box 5.25” x 4.812”

1/3 page vertical 2.5” x 9.9375”

1/6 vertical 2.5” x 4.812”

Spread 17.375” x 9.9375” (Do not run text across the gutter.)

Spread bleeds 18 x 11 trim 18.25” x 11.25” fi le size

QUESTIONS? CALL PAM NELSON - (612) 338-6763 X.214 OR NELSON@AIA-MN.ORG

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