ADVERTISING GUIDE INFORMING OUR MEMBERS 1957SINCE CurrentThe Contact: Zach Young 226 N zyoung@cottonelectric.com(580)Walters,BroadwayOK875-3351
STEPHENS GRADY JEFFERSON COTTON COMANCHE TILLMAN Indiahoma CacheMeersMedicine Park Geronimo Elgin Sterling RushMarlowSprings Velma WaurikaComancheRyanTemple Walters Randlett Loco Grandfield Lawton Duncan Chattanooga Bray Central EmpireHigh CIRCULATION Addington 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 1. TILLMAN - 132 2. COMANCHE - 6398 3. COTTON - 1010 4. GRADY - 208 5. STEPHENS - 6163 6. JEFFERSON - 613 OTHER AREAS - 905 The Current, produced by the marketing department at Cotton Electric, has been proudly serving members since 1957.
3 CURRENT IMPACT The Current is delivered monthly to more than 15,000 households and businesses. The award-winning, full-size broadsheet newspaper highlights local communities and businesses and provides members information regarding their cooperative. The paper also includes energy savings tips, fun recipes and more.
1/4 PAGE 3 columns wide x 10.5” deep=31.5 column inches Black and Color-$283.50White-$220.50 4 BLACK AND WHITE - $7.00 PER COLUMN INCH COLOR - $9.00 PER COLUMN INCH COMPLIMENTARY AD DESIGN AVAILABLE 2X2 2X3 3X5 2 columns wide x 2” deep=4 column inches Black and Color-$36White-$282columns wide x 3” deep=6 column inches Black and Color-$54White-$42 3 columns wide x 5” deep=15 column inches Black and Color-$135White-$105 POPULAR AD SIZES AD RATES
5 B&WColor B&WColor $7.00 $9.00 $7.00 $9.00 1X1 7.00$ 9.00$ 4X128.00$ 36.00$ 1X214.00$ 18.00$ 4X256.00$ 72.00$ 1X321.00$ 27.00$ 4X384.00$ 108.00$ 1X428.00$ 36.00$ 4X4112.00$ 144.00$ 1X535.00$ 45.00$ 4X5140.00$ 180.00$ 1X642.00$ 54.00$ 4X6168.00$ 216.00$ 1X749.00$ 63.00$ 4X7196.00$ 252.00$ 1X856.00$ 72.00$ 4X8224.00$ 288.00$ 1X963.00$ 81.00$ 4X9252.00$ 324.00$ 1X1070.00$ 90.00$ 4X10280.00$ 360.00$ 2X114.00$ 18.00$ 5 X135.00$ 45.00$ 2X228.00$ 36.00$ 5X270.00$ 90.00$ 2X342.00$ 54.00$ 5X3105.00$ 135.00$ 2X456.00$ 72.00$ 5X4140.00$ 180.00$ 2X570.00$ 90.00$ 5X5175.00$ 225.00$ 2X684.00$ 108.00$ 5X6210.00$ 270.00$ 2X798.00$ 126.00$ 5X7245.00$ 315.00$ 2X8112.00$ 144.00$ 5X8280.00$ 360.00$ 2X9126.00$ 162.00$ 5X9315.00$ 405.00$ 2X10140.00$ 180.00$ 5X10350.00$ 450.00$ 3X121.00$ 27.00$ 6X142.00$ 54.00$ 3X 242.00$ 54.00$ 6X284.00$ 108.00$ 3X363.00$ 81.00$ 6X3126.00$ 162.00$ 3X484.00$ 108.00$ 6X4168.00$ 216.00$ 3X5105.00$ 135.00$ 6X5210.00$ 270.00$ 3X6126.00$ 162.00$ 6X6252.00$ 324.00$ 3X7147.00$ 189.00$ 6X7294.00$ 378.00$ 3X8168.00$ 216.00$ 6X8336.00$ 432.00$ 3X9189.00$ 243.00$ 6X9378.00$ 486.00$ 3X10210.00$ 270.00$ 6X10420.00$ 540.00$ 1/4 FullHalfHalfPage3x10.5Page6x10.5Page3x21Page6x21 441.00$ 441.00$ 882.00$ Ad sizes can range from 1x1" to 6x21" The Current Advertising Rate Sheet 1,134.00$ 567.00$ 567.00$ 283.50$220.50$ ColumnWidth Height of Ad ColumnWidth Height of Ad Insert - $ 800.00 A SIZE TO FIT EVERY BUDGET
The Current Display ad rates: Black and white $7 per column inch Color $9 per column inch To place an ad, call 580-875-3351. Classifieds: $5 for non-members & subscribers To place a classified ad, email classifieds@cottonelectric.com or call 580-875-3351. January Ad Sales Deadline Dec. 30 Classified Deadline Jan. 5 Publish Date Jan. 18 February Ad Sales Deadline Jan. 28 Classified Deadline Feb. 2 Publish Date Feb. 14 March Ad Sales Deadline Feb. 25 Classified Deadline Mar. 2 Publish Date Mar. 14 April Ad Sales Deadline Mar. 25 Classified Deadline Mar. 30 Publish Date April 11 May Ad Sales Deadline Apr. 22 Classified Deadline Apr. 27 Publish Date May 9 June Ad Sales Deadline May 27 Classified Deadline June 1 Publish Date June 13 July Ad Sales Deadline June 24 Classified Deadline June 29 Publish Date July 11 August Ad Sales Deadline July 22 Classified Deadline July 27 Publish Date Aug. 8 September Ad Sales Deadline Aug. 19 Classified Deadline Aug. 24 Publish Date Sept. 6 October Ad Sales Deadline Sept. 23 Classified Deadline Sept. 28 Publish Date Oct. 11 November Ad Sales Deadline Oct. 28 Classified Deadline Nov. 2 Publish Date Nov. 14 December Ad Sales Deadline Nov. 25 Classified Deadline Nov. 30 Publish Date Dec. 12 2022 Publication Dates 6 2022 PUBLICATION DATES
7 Our team can design the perfect ad to get your message to our members. Give us a call at (580) 875-3351, and we will get to work for you. Not sure what to say or how to say it? We can help! POPULAR TOPICS COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT ENERGY TIPS RECIPES CLASSIFIEDSFROMTHECEO
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Overview
Ads that include elements usually associated with The Current editorial matter will not be accepted (for example, but not limited to: same style headlines, bylines, news-style column arrangements or typogra phy). Additionally, The Current reserves the right to la bel an advertisement with the word “advertisement” when, in its opinion, this is necessary to make clear the distinction between editorial material and adver tising.
When ad is approved by advertiser or authorized agent, The Current is relieved of all responsibility in price and copy. The Current limits responsibility for omission of ads, errors, misprints or other mistakes that may appear in advertisements to the cost of the ad.
The Current will only run political ads of a general in formation nature. Candidate ads must focus on that person and not mention the opponent. Issue ads must focus on supporting the advertiser’s opinion only. We will not run ads containing attacks on an opponent or an opposing point of view. Any statements made within an ad must be factual and documentation must be available that contains information that allows us to verify the information as fact. Even if a statement is true, The Current has the right to refuse any portion of any ad.
Any and all ads, including classified ads, that contain political content must have the political advertising disclaimer. The disclaimer must state the name of the individual or group, mailing address, and candidate or committee that is paying for the ad.
Payment Orders from new advertisers, agencies, or an existing advertiser with a history of late payments are to be prepaid until credit has been established. When ad payment or ad copy is received after the advertising deadline, ad may be placed in the next issue.
Included in our reasonable rates is personal attention to your advertising needs, including advice and con sultation about your advertising program. Advertising layout service provided to advertisers at no charge. Clip art services, including cuts and illustrations, are available for ads at no charge to advertiser.
Advertising Rates
Pre-payment is required for all political advertisements and for “Going Out of Business” advertisements. Prepayment must be made on or before the ad sales Invoicesdeadline.and tear sheets will be mailed out with in three days of publication. Payment may be made by PayPal, check, cash or money order. All advertising bills are due and payable in full within 30 days following the date of publication. Accounts 60 days in arrears may be refused further advertising until the past-due amount is paid in full.
The Current reserves the right to reject any advertise ment or advertiser. The Current may decline to ac cept advertising that is misleading, inaccurate or fraudulent; that makes unfair competitive claims; or that fails to comply with its standards of decency and Indignity.addition, an advertisement must sometimes be de clined because of the applicability of laws dealing with such matters as libel, copyright and trademark, the right to privacy, the sale of securities, the sale of real estate and political advertising.
Political ads, including classified ads, will be charged the standard advertising rate without discount of any kind. Political ads do not qualify for the two free clas sified ads offered to cooperative members. All politi cal advertisements must be paid for in advance on or before the ad sales deadline. Political ads cannot be invoiced on account.
The Current reserves the right to revise rates at any time on at least 30 days’ notice. Ad rates effective September 2008: Black and white ads: $7 per column inch Color ads: $9 per column inch Pre-print insertion rate: $800 for up to 6-page broad sheet or 12-page tab. Contact our advertising repre sentative for pricing on larger inserts. Frequency rate: We offer rate discounts for certain advertisers signing a one-year commitment or for those paying for a year’s insertion in advance. Contact our advertising representative for details.
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Political Advertising