Frequency Discounts: ABI offers increasing discounts for 3-, 6- and 10-time insertions. Ads do not have to run consecutively, but must be the same size. To receive a frequency discount, the advertiser must complete an advertising contract for all the insertions that qualify them for the frequency discount. Advertisers will be short-rated if they do not use the number of insertions on which their rate was based during the year.

Insertion Orders: Insertion orders must be submitted for each advertisement, even if the advertiser is on contract. This gives the advertiser the flexibility to provide new artwork, request special positioning and monitor billing procedures. Insertion orders must be submitted by each issue's ad space deadline.

Tombstones: ABI accepts "tombstone" announcements regarding new clients, business accomplishments, anniversaries, office openings, new employees, etc. To run a tombstone, please submit an insertion order by the appropriate ad space deadline.

Position Requests: Position guarantees are available for an additional 10 percent. Requests may be in relation to a regular feature or in relation to other advertisements. Placement on a particular page is not guaranteed. Advertisers not requesting special positioning will be placed in the best possible position.

Pre-printed Inserts: Pre-printed inserts can be inserted into the ABI Journal, but must be presented to ABI in advance for approval. The insertion rate is based on acceptable weight materials. Heavy-weight or multiple-page insertions will be considered, but the rate may be slightly higher. Pre-payment is required. Inserts should be no more than 8 pages front and back.

Cancellations: All cancellations must be received in writing no later than the issue space closing date to avoid incurring a charge.

Payment: Payment should be included with the insertion order. Please send it to: ABI Staff Accountant, 44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 400, Alexandria, VA 22314. ABI reserves the right to hold the advertising agency and the advertiser jointly responsible for all payments. Ads will not be inserted for advertisers or agencies whose accounts are more than 30 days overdue. In addition, no artwork will be released to the client or agency until all invoices are paid in full.

Mechanics: Ad artwork must be submitted as a high-resolution (300 dpi) EPS or PDF file, but can also be submitted as a Quark or InDesign file. Do not send Word, WordPerfect or Power Point files for ad artwork; instead, convert these into high-resolution PDF files. Do not send Word, WordPerfect or PowerPoint files for ad artwork; instead, convert these into high-resolution PDF files. If sending a Quark or InDesign file, please include all high resolution images and fonts for Macintosh; otherwise, please convert to high-resolution PDF or EPS files. All original images used within the ad artwork must be high-resolution. Ads must be submitted at the exact contracted size; ABI will not re-size ads. Ads will run exactly as they are sent. However, ABI will alert the advertiser if there is a problem with the file.

Color: Advertisements are printed in black unless otherwise contracted. Full-page, 4-color process ads will be accepted for an additional $600 for a full-page ad, $400 per ad for 1/2 page or 1/3 page, and $200 for a half-column ad.

Trim Size: 8 1/2 x 11 inches. Full-page ads should be undersized by 1/4 inch on all sides and will be centered within the page.

Bleeds: Accepted for an additional 5 percent. (Please note trim size.) Ad background must extend 1/4 inch on all sides, and crop marks must be included to indicate positioning. Body of ad must be centered to fit 8 1/2 x 11 inches.

Alterations: Advertisers will be billed for any production work required, plus 10 percent.

Special Issues: May: Annual Spring Meeting • October: NCBJ distribution and Annual Report • December/January: Winter Leadership Conference

* All ad space must be reserved by this date. ** Final ad artwork due to ABI.
Invoices and tear sheets (proof of ad placement) will be sent for all advertisements placed. Payment is due upon receipt and should be sent to: ABI Staff Accountant, 44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 400, Alexandria, VA 22314. ABI reserves the right to hold the advertising agency and the advertiser jointly responsible for all payments. Ads will not be inserted for advertisers or agencies whose accounts are more than 30 days overdue.