Soundings The Official Publication of
AMERICAN SALVAGE ASSOCIATION
2019 MEDIA KIT
Soundings is the maritime salvage magazine distributed quarterly to nearly 100% of the operators in the Americas 1
Advertising Opportunities The American Salvage Association (ASA) produces its quarterly Soundings magazine as a service to the global maritime community. Within its digital pages is the most important news and information relating to current salvage issues and events. It also provides a showcase for advertisers to deliver their corporate message to both the professional salvage community and the greater global maritime world. REACH
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Soundings is distributed globally to more than 130,000 maritime professionals.
In addition to ensuring your message is seen by this targeted, yet extensive audience, there are other tools which Your Soundings advertisement automatimaximize your advertising dollar: cally reaches the ASA membership, which • Keyword search conducts nearly 100% of all marine salvage, • Navigate and magnify pages wreck removal, firefighting, lightering, • Share articles rescue towing, port clearance, marine en• Mobile-friendly vironment protection, pollution prevention • Access previous issues and response operations in the American • Read the issue online or download and hemisphere. print for later
THE DIGITAL ADVANTAGE Soundings is now digital only, which provides its subscribers with numerous ways to extend their marketing dollar: • Link your ad to the landing page of your choice • Increase website traffic • Interact with viewers to help the buying process • Generate an immediate response from customers
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oundings is distributed globally to a list of more than 130,000 email addresses in the marine and maritime industry, including vessel owners, ship builders, government agencies, port authorities, diving contractors, equipment manufacturers and more!
ISSUE PUBLICATION DATES
AD CLOSING DATE
ARTWORK DUE
March 12, 2019
February 12, 2019
February 26, 2019
June 4, 2019
May 7, 2019
May 21, 2019
August 27, 2019
July 30, 2019
August 13, 2019
November 19, 2019
October 22, 2019
November 5, 2019
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Double Page Spread
$ 2500
$ 3075
$ 2350
$ 2900
$ 2200
$ 2725
Full Page
$ 1750
$ 2125
$ 1625
$ 1975
$ 1500
$ 1825
Half Page
$ 1050
$ 1325
$ 950
$ 1200
$ 850
$ 1075
Quarter Page
$ 675
$ 850
$ 575
$ 725
$ 475
$ 600
Double Page Spread
Full Page 1/2 Page Horizontal
17” x 11”
8.5” x 11”
8” x 5”
All artwork must be supplied in JPEG files at 300dpi or better. EMAIL AD MATERIAL TO: Gail Nicholas at G.Nicholas@MorganMarketComm.com (Design of ads as needed, +$250 - $400. Surcharge for artwork changes or if the artwork submitted is not publishing ready.)
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1/2 Page Vertical
5” x 8”
1/4 Page 3.75” x 5”
Sponsorship Opportunities Commandant (4 available)
Full-page ad for 4 issues Inside front cover for one issue
$ 9000
Admiral
Full-page ad for 4 issues
$ 7500
Captain
Half-page ad for 4 issues
$ 6000
Commander
Quarter-page ad for 4 issues
$ 4500
Sponsorship is exclusive to ASA members
Benefits of Sponsorship: • Ad position guarantee • Recognition as a sponsor in Soundings • Logo, 100-word company bio, and website link on Sponsorship webpage of ASA website • Table display for company handouts at AGM • Social media coverage by ASA For information on Sponsorship, contact Gail Nicholas at g.nicholas@morganmarketcomm.com
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oundings is your best opportunity to reach nearly 100% of marine salvage companies in the Americas.
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Membership Opportunities Not an ASA member? Do you want to be a part of a dynamic, transformational organization committed to best practices, advocacy, safety and the marine environment all while reaching both a targeted and wide maritime audience at a reduced member rate? Why not consider membership in the ASA? Benefits of membership: • Network and connect with the Western Hemisphere’s leading salvage experts and emergency response contractors • Access industry’s experts in incident command, safety standards, and regulatory affairs • Build lasting relationships within the maritime industry • Receive discounted advertising in Soundings magazine • Feature company news and personnel changes in the ‘Member News’ section of Soundings • Foster relationships with industry professionals and government regulators through participation in various ASA committees • Promote the utilization of other ASA members for work • Attend the Annual General Meeting
For information on Membership contact Dan Schwall at dschwall@4barges.com
Who We Are ASA was created as an association of professional salvors in order to provide an identity and assist in professionalizing the American marine salvage and firefighting response capability.
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Communications Program ASA’s communications program is made possible solely through advertiser support. We appreciate the investment that our advertisers make with American Salvage Association and strongly encourage our members to do business with vendors that support our association. Members know that they can confidently select the quality products and services featured within the official resources of ASA.
Past Advertisers American Marine Corporation Ardent Blank Rome, LLP Budget Boat Towing & Salvage Co. Donjon Marine Donjon-SMIT, LLC Foss Maritime Company Frank Mohn AS Future Care, Inc. Global Diving and Salvage Gulfstream Services, Inc. Herbert-ABS Software Solutions, LLC High-Tech Diving & Safety Inland Salvage Lamor USA Corporation Lea Diving & Salvage Co., Inc. Mammoet
Marine Pollution Control Marine Sonic Technology, Ltd. Moran Environmental Recovery Ocean Group, Inc. Ohmsett Overdick GmbH & Co. KG PCCI, Inc. Reed Maritime, LLC Resolve Marine Group Scientific and Environmental Associates SMIT Salvage Americas, Inc. Southeast Ocean Response Services SVITZER Salvage Americas, Inc. T&T Salvage, LLC TITAN Salvage Tri-State Maritime Safety Association Water Quality Insurance Syndicate
Reserve your space in Soundings today! g.nicholas@morganmarketcomm.com 6