Long Island Tennis Magazine is designed to promote and develop the sport of tennis on every level in our community. Each issue will provide news and insight into our growing sport by reporting on the people, events and trends that shape the sport of tennis on Long Island. It is our goal at Long Island Tennis Magazine to work with Long Island tennis and country clubs and industry partners to best inform our readership on what’s happening in the Long Island tennis community. Articles in Long Island Tennis Magazine are written by Long Island tennis pros, tennis equipment and sporting goods professionals and Long Island Tennis Magazine editorial staff and contributors who will write with a passion and true understanding of the Long Island tennis community … an enthusiastic group hungry for a tennis magazine that features their scores, photos and topics of local interest. Our mission is to recognize, support and encourage Long Island tennis players, as well as the businesses and industries that support them and their families, toward the common goal of celebrating the great sport of tennis and promoting the expansion of the sport to interested parties looking to become part of the community.
Long Island Tennis Magazine The Ultimate Guide for Long Island Tennis
Long Island Tennis Magazine is read by over 12,000 Long Island tennis enthusiasts:
I Featuring in-depth interviews and profiles of Long Island tennis players.
I Serve and Volley – Read about the hottest Tennis Tips to improve your game.
I Court 6 – This column reports on the rankings and results of Long Island, Eastern section or national matches, as well as general Long Island tennis news.
I Giving back to Long Island – Learn about current and upcoming charity tennis events and how you can participate.
I Country Club Corner – Don’t miss what’s going on in Long Island’s best country and tennis clubs.
d. ions, Lt
P
USP
licat
licat
ted Sports
d.
d.
To discover how you can increase your market share through Long Island’s ultimate guide to Tennis, contact our advertising department.
Uni
ions, Lt
1220 Wantagh Avenue • Wantagh, NY 11793-2202 • Phone: 516-409-4444 E-mail: advertise@LITennisMag.com • Web site: www.LITennisMag.com
•
licat
ions, Lt
•U
ub
Published by United Sports Publications, Ltd.
ub
USP
licat
ions, Lt
P
I Long Island Tennis Club Directory – A guide to Long Island’s best places to play.
ub
ted Sports
d.
Uni
ub
•
I Lighter Side of the Net – Play hard, laugh harder! Have a laugh while reading funny stories and tennis jokes.
nited Sports P
I Adult League – Coverage of the men’s and women’s results.
I Staying Fit – A guide to nutrition and fitness to help improve your game and to improve your life.
•U
I High School Tennis – Learn about up and coming tennis pros by reading interviews and profiles of Long Island high school players. Catch photos of major high school tennis matches.
nited Sports P
Distribution I Free distribution to tennis players at over 125 Long Island lo- I Electronic edition (e-edition) which can be accessed by all cations including Long Island tennis facilities, country clubs types of personal computers as well as mobile phones and and retail establishments. hand held devices on a 24/7 basis anytime, anywhere. I Direct mail distribution to subscribers and Long Island tennis professionals.
Long Island Demographics
About Tennis Players •23.5 million Americans play tennis. •Average age of players is 29 (coincidentally the same average age of people who play video games). •The highest levels of tennis participation are in New York, California, Florida, Texas and Illinois. •52% of players are men, 48% are women.
USTA Eastern Demographics Individual Membership Breakdown: Female Unknown Male Adult ..........................49.5%............50.0%..................0.5% Junior ........................62.3% ..........37.5% ................0.2% Life ..........................70.7% ..........29.1% ................0.2% Family ......................51.4% ..........48.1% ................0.5% Adult League ............ 58.7% ..........41.3%
56-65 yrs ..................12.2% 66-75 yrs .................... 4.9% Over 75 yrs ................1.6% Unknown ....................3.2%
Median age ....................38.5 years ............36.5 years Median family income........$81,246 ................$72,112
Published by United Sports Publications, Ltd. ions, Lt
d.
ted Sports
P
USP
d.
d.
To discover how you can increase your market share through Long Island’s ultimate guide to Tennis, contact our advertising department.
Uni
licat
1220 Wantagh Avenue • Wantagh, NY 11793-2202 • Phone: 516-409-4444 E-mail: advertise@LITennisMag.com • Web site: www.LITennisMag.com
•
ub
licat
Female ............................692,227 ................724,359
ions, Lt
ions, Lt
•U
ub
Male ..................................642,317 ................695,010
licat
USP
licat
ions, Lt
P
Total population ............1,334,544..............1,419,369
ub
d.
ted Sports
Suffolk County
nited Sports P
Uni
ub
•
Nassau County
•U
Age Breakdown: 0-18 yrs ....................29.2% 19-35 yrs ..................13.3% 36-45 yrs ..................16.0% 46-55 yrs ..................19.6%
Long Island - Census Bureau Statistics
nited Sports P
Issue Date
Deadline for Submissions
Special Focus Topics
January 1, 2009
December 1, 2008
Guide to Long Island Tennis Club • Hottest Tennis Apparel • Girls High School Tennis Recap
March 1, 2009
February 1, 2009
Summer Camp Preview • Health & Fitness • Spring Events Preview • Tips From the Pros
May 1, 2009
April 1, 2009
Guide to Country Club Tennis • Summer Events Preview • Nutrition & Fitness • Team Tennis Preview
July 1, 2009
June 1, 2009
U.S. Open Preview • Summer Tennis Fashion • Boys High School Recap • Tips on Buying a Racket
September 1, 2009
August 1, 2009
Junior Tournaments & Adult League Summer Recaps • Fall Events Preview • Team Tennis Wrap-up • Back to School Tennis Fashion
November 1, 2009
October 1, 2009
Yearbook Edition • Holiday Gifts • Winter Events Preview • 2009:The Year in Review
d.
licat
ions, Lt
P
USP
ub
d.
licat
ted Sports
d.
d.
To discover how you can increase your market share through Long Island’s ultimate guide to Tennis, contact our advertising department.
Uni
ions, Lt
1220 Wantagh Avenue • Wantagh, NY 11793-2202 • Phone: 516-409-4444 E-mail: advertise@LITennisMag.com • Web site: www.LITennisMag.com
•
licat
ions, Lt
•U
ub
Published by United Sports Publications, Ltd.
ub
USP
licat
ions, Lt
P
nited Sports P
ted Sports
•U
Uni
ub
•
nited Sports P
Be sure that over 12,000 Long Island tennis enthusiasts know how to contact your club. Each club listing includes:
Can s i Th Your Be ing! List
• Club Name • Contact • Address
• Web site • E-mail address • Phone
Long Island Club Directory
Nassau Fred's Tennis Center Contact: Fred Jones, Owner Address: 2387 Lincoln Avenue - Long Beach, NY 11561 Web site: www.FredsTennisCenter.com E-Mail Address: fred@FredsTennisCenter.com Phone: 516-555-7777
Suffolk Bayport Tennis Club Contact: Richard Pine, Manager Address: 123 View Drive, Bayport, NY 11532 Web site: www.BayportTennisClub.com E-Mail Address: richp@BayportTennisClub.com Phone: 631-555-7654
Preferred Tennis Club Contact: Joe Davis, Manager Address: 153 Main Street - West Hempstead, N.Y. 11551 Web site: www.PreferredTennisClub.com E-Mail Address: joed@PreferredTennisClub.com Phone: 516-555-1111
Lindenhurst Tennis Club Contact: Mike Tanger, Manager Address: 1876 Frost Street -Lindenhurst, NY 11555 Web site: www.LindenhurstTennisClub.com E-Mail Address: miket@LindenhurstTennisClub.com Phone: 631-555-4333
Cost is $199 per year Your Directory Listing will be featured in each issue of Long Island Tennis Magazine AND posted on LITennisMag.com. BONUS: Long Island Tennis Magazine will provide you with 100 copies of the latest issue for you to hand out FREE to your players.
d.
licat
ions, Lt
P
USP
ub
d.
licat
ted Sports
d.
d.
To discover how you can increase your market share through Long Island’s ultimate guide to Tennis, contact our advertising department.
Uni
ions, Lt
1220 Wantagh Avenue • Wantagh, NY 11793-2202 • Phone: 516-409-4444 E-mail: advertise@LITennisMag.com • Web site: www.LITennisMag.com
•
licat
ions, Lt
•U
ub
Published by United Sports Publications, Ltd.
ub
USP
licat
ions, Lt
P
nited Sports P
ted Sports
•U
Uni
ub
•
nited Sports P
THE ACE Full-Page 6.875 in. x 10.125 in.
THE PROFESSIONAL 2/3-Page 4.5 in. x 10.125 in.
THE ADVANTAGE 1/2-Page 6.875 in. x 5 in.
THE INTERMEDIATE 1/3-Page Horizontal 6.875 in. x 3.5 in.
THE FULL COURT Double Truck 1/3-Page Horizontal (2) 6.875 in. x 3.5 in.
THE INTERMEDIATE 1/3-Page Vertical 2.125 in. x 10.125 in.
THE STARTER 1/5-Page 4.5 in. x 3 in.
MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS Width of a column: 2.125” • Depth of a column: 10.125” • Page size: 3 columns, (Approx 6.875“ x 10.125“) Paper stock: Cover is 80# coated cover stock. Inside is white premium offset. Printing process: 2 or 4 color web offset using art and photos no finer than 100 line screen, no bleeds. DEADLINES Space Reservation Deadline is the 1st of the month preceding publication. Deadline For Ad Materials is the 5th of the month preceding publication. CREATIVE SERVICES AVAILABLE Our graphic artists will create your ad copy to your specifications at an additional charge.
d.
licat
ions, Lt
P
USP
ub
d. ions, Lt
licat
•U
ub
ted Sports
d.
d.
To discover how you can increase your market share through Long Island’s ultimate guide to Tennis, contact our advertising department.
Uni
ions, Lt
ions, Lt
1220 Wantagh Avenue • Wantagh, NY 11793-2202 • Phone: 516-409-4444 E-mail: advertise@LITennisMag.com • Web site: www.LITennisMag.com
•
licat
licat
USP
Published by United Sports Publications, Ltd.
ub
P
nited Sports P
ted Sports
•U
Uni
ub
•
nited Sports P
Effective 10-01-08
Ad Type
Approximate Size
1X
3X
6X
The Starter
1/5-Page
$297
$266
$235
The Intermediate 1/3-Page
$505
$454
$403
The Advantage
1/2-Page
$757
$681
$598
The Full Court
Double Truck 1/3-Page
$1,010
$909
$808
The Professional 2/3-Page
$1,010
$909
$808
The Ace
$1,514
$1,362
$1,211
Full-Page
*Rates reflected are per insertion. I Color charge is $175 per additional color per month. Black is included in cost of ad. I Full-color (4-color) is an additional $525 per month. I Premium positions are available at an additional cost of $500 per month. These include inside front cover, inside back cover, back cover or centerfold pages. I Positioning requests will be honored for an additional 15% premium of total cost of ad (including color charges) for any specific placement request. I In order to receive the frequency discount, insertions must run in consecutive issues of the publication. I Registered 501c non-profit charitable organizations may be eligible for a 50% discount off our published rates. Advertising campaign must be pre-approved by United Sports Publications, Ltd.
d.
licat
ions, Lt
P
USP
ub
d.
licat
ted Sports
d.
d.
To discover how you can increase your market share through Long Island’s ultimate guide to Tennis, contact our advertising department.
Uni
ions, Lt
1220 Wantagh Avenue • Wantagh, NY 11793-2202 • Phone: 516-409-4444 E-mail: advertise@LITennisMag.com • Web site: www.LITennisMag.com
•
licat
ions, Lt
•U
ub
Published by United Sports Publications, Ltd.
ub
USP
licat
ions, Lt
P
nited Sports P
ted Sports
•U
Uni
ub
•
nited Sports P