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WE REACH MORE PEOPLE The Chicago Creative Directory has a national distribution of 8,000
copies. It is sent to every art buyer, art director, creative director and producer at every advertising agency in Chicago, in addition to top creative personnel at every agency billing over $5 million in a 10-state area and to creative buyers at agencies billing over $25 million across the nation. The Creative Directory is also sent to major Corporate, Industrial and Publishing Firms and Associations in a 10-state area to the Ad Managers, Communication Directors, In-house creative departments, etc.


And since we guarantee a 90% controlled distribution, you can be sure your message will be seen by key people purchasing creative and production services throughout the country.

The Creative Directory Services website (www.creativedir.com) is accessed over 2,000 times a day. Your ad will automatically be repeated on this site & all your descriptive copy will be entered into our searchable database. This allows prospective buyers to search by key words (corporate, tabletop, aerial etc.) to find exactly the service they need. You can update your listing on the web up to 3 times a year at no additional cost. A link to your website is also included.

2007 RATES
Includes Chicago Creative Directory & Creative Directory Services Website


BLACK AND WHITE
Full Page................................................................................................$1800
Half Page...............................................................................................$975
Third Page..............................................................................................$750
Quarter Page............................................................................$625
Logo.......................................................................................................$520
Spot Color - CMYK (per color)2 Color + $150.00 CMYK 4 Color + $300.00
Listing, 8 lines (Complimentary with Graphic Ad)..................................$195
Standard Creative Directory format (65 characters per line)
INCLUDES SAME INFORMATION ON THE WEB w/Link to Your Site
Addd 10% for special placement (art on top, etc.)
Additional Lines........................................................................................$15
Cross File, Bold Face................................................................................$30
4 COLOR
Full Page including 1,000 reprints
Separations and Proof supplied by Advertiser...........................................$2000
Divider pages including 500 reprints
Separations and Proof supplied by Advertiser...........................................$2500
*Publisher can provide separations at cost.
INSERTS
1 Sheet 2 Sides..........................................................................................$1800
With Gate Fold..........................................................................................$2500
Paper Stock: Not less than 70 LB enamel
Not greater than 80 LB cover
Quantity 8,000
Trimmed Size: 8-1/2 "x 5-1/2"
Gate Fold: Trim Size 10-1/2"x 8-1/2" and Folded to 5-1/2"x 8-1/2"
Allow 3/8" in gutter for binding.

CLOSINGS BEGIN: August 1

PUBLICATION: March

More people reach for us . . .
Because The Chicago Creative Directory is the most convenient and
comprehensive directory in the midwest.
Our list of over 5,000 creative services includes
• Computer Graphics • Photographers • Illustrators/ Designers
• Print/Pre-Press Services • Multimedia • Film & Videotape Production
• Sound Studios & Producers Services • CD/ROM/Interactive • Post Production • Equipment • Talent • Advertising and much more!
Our easy to use format makes us the perfect working directory and the outstanding reproduction gives you an excellent showcase for your work. So, to reach the most people - most effectively - reach for - The Chicago Creative Directory


Contact: Kurt Hansen, Phillis Adler, Sally Evans
The Chicago Creative Directory
333 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 810
Chicago, Illinois 60601
312/236-7337 Fax 312/236-6078
info@creativedir.com

INTERNET RATES

MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
Size Width Depth
Full Page 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" (Trim Size)*
6" x 9" (Bleed Size)*
Half Page 4"x 4"
Third page 4" x 3"
Quarter page 4" x2"
Logo 4" x 1-1/2"
*Allow 3/8" in gutter for binding

 

BLACK AND WHITE
MAC based Adobe Photoshop 300 +dpi tiff files
MAC based IIlustratoreps with type as outlines
MAC based Quark includinig all graphic elements & all screen & priinter fontss
with a Laser Print sample NO FILM PLEASE
We accept MAC based CD,ZIP 100 - or e-mail your file to ads@creativedir.com

4 COLOR PROCESS
Proof Requirements:
Laser proofs ( color or black & white) are acceptable for content proofs only.
Contract quality Press, Offpress and Digital (Hallaftone, and continuous Tone) proof are acceptable for color guidance on press.

PRODUCTION CHARGES
Advertisers Will be Charged Production Charges & 15% for Converting Submitted Materials to Our Specifications.

CONTRACT & COPY REGULATIONS
Receipt of Chicago Creative Directory invoice and/or revised art or copy
confirms commitment of space reservation and all conditions.
Client agrees to pay at least 50% of the invoice with art and copy,
50% when the Creative Directory is published. No Refunds After Closing.
No agency commission will be allowed. Client has read the advertising rate information
and agrees to its requirements. The publisher reserves the right to reject any advertising
not in keeping with the publication's standards.
The advertiser agrees to assume liability for all content of advertisements
printed and for any claims arising therefrom against the publisher.
TARGETED MAILING LISTS AVAILABLE at $300.00/K -Reduced rates for clients

 

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