Plastics Decorating Magazine
Plastics Decorating is a quarterly magazine targeting companies that decorate and assemble plastics through its print, digital and mobile editions. It is distributed to corporate management as well as plant and production managers involved in the plastics decorating process.
- Distributed to 10,500 industry professionals each quarter
- Free links to advertisers’ websites through the digital editions, with 6,280 page views per month
- Bonus distribution at tradeshows and conferences throughout the year
Each magazine is packed with information on decorating techniques for plastics, including pad printing, digital printing, digital inkjet, hot stamping/heat transfer, laser marking, and in-mold decorating/labeling. Secondary assembly and joining processes are covered as well, with articles and highlights on adhesives, ultrasonic welding, laser welding.
Print Advertising Sizes
| Web Offset, Saddlestitched | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Full Page Bleed – Trim Size | 8.625″ 8.375″ | 11.125″ 10.875″ |
| Full Page Non-Bleed | 7.5″ | 10″ |
| 1/2 page horizontal | 7.5″ | 4.875″ |
| 1/2 page vertical | 3.75″ | 10″ |
| 1/4 page horizontal | 7.5″ | 2.5″ |
| 1/4 page vertical | 3.75″ | 4.875″ |
Required Formats
Please send ad as a PDF file saved at a minimum of 300 dpi. (All fonts should be embedded.) TIF files also are acceptable. We will NOT accept application files (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Publisher, etc.). Additional requirements can be found at www.petersonmediagroup.com.
Sending Materials by Email
Advertisements can be sent to [email protected]. Our email system can accept large attachments, but sometimes large attachments can’t be sent due to limitations of certain ISPs. If an attachment cannot be emailed, one alternative is to upload the file to your company website or FTP system and send us a link to retrieve the file.
Guidelines
We’ve prepared guidelines for preparing and sending electronic files. We accept .PDF and .TIF files, prepared for high-end output. For more information, please review the guidelines.
Plastics decorating Website
The Plastics Decorating website offers additional advertising opportunities to connect with customers and prospects through strategically placed web banners. The website contains expanded news stories, fresh content and live links to industry resources.
- Averaging 10,897 page views per month with 7,903 unique visitors.
Online Advertising
- Top Leaderboard Banner – Located at the top of the homepage, this prime position provides advertisers immediate, forefront exposure. Run of site except for Buyers Guide.
- Article Pages Top Leaderboard Banner – Located at the top of the Article Archive & Digital Archive pages, this is a high exposure ad placement on 2 highly-trafficked pages.
- 1st Prime Column Banner – Located at the top right column of the homepage, this is another forefront position. Run of site except for the Buyers Guide.
- 2nd Prime Column Banner – Located right below the 1st Prime Column Banner on the homepage, it is also run of site except for the Buyers Guide.
- Standard Half Banner– Located below the “What’s Happening Now” section on the homepage, this is another high exposure position at a lower rate. Two opportunities on the home page only and are not run of site.
- Supplier Index – Advertisers are listed at no additional charge in a supplier index on the Plastics Decorating website and are categorized by product or service offered, including company name, contact information and web address with a direct link to the advertiser’s website.
Online Advertising Sizes
| Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|
| Leaderboard Banner | 728 pixels | 90 pixels |
| Column Banners | 300 pixels | 250 pixels |
Plastics decorating ENews
The Plastics Decorating ENews is distributed to 3,600 plastics decorating and assembly professionals throughout the US and internationally each month, providing:
- Increased circulation
- Up-to-date industry news
- Product launches and technology trends
This cost-effective advertising vehicle offers another way to reach a worldwide audience and drive traffic through direct links to the advertiser’s website.
ENews Advertising
- Leaderboard Ad – Located directly under the ENews masthead, this prime advertising
opportunity provides advertisers instant, maximum exposure with direct links to their
websites. One Leaderboard Ad is available per issue. - Prime Half Banner Ad – Located directly under the first story, this prime-positioned
advertising opportunity provides advertisers with immediate, forefront exposure with direct links to their websites. Two side-by-side spots are available per issue. - Video Spotlight – Located directly under the first set of industry stories, this advertising opportunity helps companies take advantage of the growing online video trend and can be directly linked to the video or video page on the company’s website. Includes 5-word headline and company name.
- Standard Half Banner Ad – Located under the first set of industry stories, this advertising opportunity provides additional exposure with direct links to advertisers
websites. Two side-by-side spots are available per issue.
ENews Advertising Sizes
| Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|
| Leaderboard | 600 pixels | 75 pixels |
| Prime Half Banner | 480 pixels | 240 pixels |
| Standard Half Banner | 480 pixels | 240 pixels |
Required Formats
Send all banners as .jpg files only. Animated files will not be accepted.
Files should be at least 72 dpi and RGB color.
Advertising Rates
For additional information on Converting Quarterly advertising rates, please contact:
Blake Peterson at 785.271.5801
or
Gayla Peterson at 785.231.7917