The publication is also extensively distributed to leading Liveaboard Operators, Liveaboard Owners, Major Tour operators, and Resort Operators. In addition copies are circulated to Liveaboard Association registered members, Tourism ministry officials, Officials from MATI &MATATO, City hotels operators, Dive Schools, Marine equipment dealers, Resort suppliers, Domestic and international airlines, Duty free shop operators and Boat builders. To match the editorial content with advertising space there would be 21% of articles, 43% of general information and classified and more advertising space, to provide you the most inimitably designed yet informative and readable magazine in Maldives.
ABOUT the liveaboards of maldives The Liveaboards of Maldives is firmly established as a refreshing, quality and unique magazine presented as the first official magazine of the Liveaboard Association of Maldives, developed and published by Obscura Publishing. The magazine is the definitive publication for the lucrative Marine lovers and Travel seekers, guaranteed to reach high net worth travelers and tourism professionals throughout the vast territory of the Marine Industry in Maldives. Whilst providing an essential guide for travelers, this magazine features influential articles on Maldivian culture, Diving, Surfing and Maldives Tourism industry information’s and more. Currently presented both in English and German language the circulation of this magazine is guaranteed 15,000 copies reaching throughout the local and international market.
REPUBLIC OF PANAMA
ENGLAND
MIAMI
RUSSIA
KOREA
World Travel Service Inc. C/o Maldives Dive Travel Century Tower, 14th Floor, office 1411 Richardo J. Alfaro Avenue, Panama City, Republic of Panama
Maldives Scuba Tours Ltd Innovation House, Boldero Road Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7BS England
Ocean Stripe Mr David Mesnard Peter Hughes Diving 15291 NW 60th Ave. Suite 201 Miami Lakes - FL 33014 USA
Exotic Time [Caution - it’s Exotic!] Address: 20 bld. 4, Novoslobodskaya str., 127030, Moscow, Russia.
Honors Holidays Kyungsuh B/D 5F, #356-3, Seogyo-Dong, Mapo-Gu, Seoul, Korea 121-838
ITALY
JAPAN
AUSTRIA
FRANCE
Albatros Top Boat Verbania, Via Balilla 28925 (VB), Italy
AMA Pte Ltd #205 3-17-13 Nakamachi Setagaya Tokyo,Japan
Maldives Liveaboards Edenberg 6 8262 Ilz, Austria
Seafari Maldives La Buissonière 27230 Fontaine La Louvet France
UK
CIRCULATION 15,000 copies
MOSCOW
FRANCE ITALY
PAGES 100 - 120 100% free distribution
AUSTRIA
KOREA
MIAMI
JAPAN
REPUBLIC OF PANAMA
LANGUAGES German and English PAPER TYPE Cover : 230gsm Artcard Pages: 115 Matt Artpaper FORMATE A4 - 207mm (w) x 270 mm (h)
MALDIVES
CIRCULATION and key statistics The Liveaboard of Maldives magazine is printed annually and our first strategic circulation commences in June 2009, and was distributed throughout the year. Over 15,000 copies will be circulated for a continuous of 12 months by the Liveaboard Association of Maldives at International Travel and Tourism related fairs and events ensuring high density coverage and maximum exposure. Further, this magazine will be free distributed to all the major Tour Operators, Travel Agencies, Boat Operators, Boat Owners, Resort/Hotels and to every service providers related to Marine Industry.
MAIN FEATURED contents -
Maldives info Pack (Eng/Ger) Maldives for “Seven Wonders” A surf destination “Maldives” Big game fishing Sailing in the Maldives Under water Marine life Interview with the Global President (Eng/Ger) Map of Maldives
LONDON INT. DIVE SHOW
surf points, dive chamabers, platforms etc BOOT FAIR. DUSSELDORF
STRATEGICALLY targeted market reach The Liveaboards of Maldives is distributed to the hospitality industry and international chains through out the world. The publication is extensively distributed to leading Liveaboard Operators, Liveaboard Owners, Major Tour operators and Resort Operators. In addition copies are circulated to Liveaboard Association registered members, Tourism ministry officials, Officials from MATI & MATO, City hotels operators, Dive Schools, Marine equipment dealers, Resort suppliers, Domestic and international airlines, Duty free shop operators, Boat builders, Event organizers and many more.
MALDIVES BOATSHOW 2009
COVER INSIDE
BACK COVER
03 page spread advertisement with editorial
single page advertisement with editorial
USD
12,500/-
USD
12,500/-
FIRST AD PAGE
BACK COVER INSIDE
single page advertisement with editorial
single page advertisement with editorial
USD
7,500/-
SECOND AD PAGE NEXT TO CHAIRMANS REMARK
single page advertisement with editorial USD
USD
CENTER GATE FOLD 03 page spread advertisement with editorial USD
4,500/-
single page advertisement with editorial USD
10,000/-
The Liveaboards of Maldives Magazine offers a wide range of choice for superior advertising possibilities to Marine Indsutry. EFFECTIVE ADVERTISING Choose The Liveaboards of Maldives for the most effective advertising of your company, product or services. Print media version of the magazine is displayed on International fair stands and distributed through events and shows. The digital media version of the magazine can be downloaded through the website and can be subscribed online or direct mail.
CLASSIFIED
featured on boat section / Single page advertisement with details
“01 year free feature in the digital magazine on website”
400/- ( LAM-Members ) USD 800/- ( Non-Members )
USD
THIRD AD PAGE NEXT TO EDITORS REMARK
9,000/-
ADVERTISING rates
FULL PAGE AD
BUSINESS CARD
single page advertisement with editorial
feature your Company logo, contact address & services
3,000/-
ABOVE PACKAGES INCLUDE * Professional Photography * Concept and Designing * Free banner on magazine website home page for 01 year
USD
2,600/-
USD
200/-
TECHNICAL specifications FULL PAGE
FRONT COVER INSIDE GATE FOLD
3 PAGE GATE FOLD CENTER OF THE BOOK
BUSINESS CARD
202 mm 50 mm 270 mm
cover
270 mm
270 mm
202 mm 202 mm Edition format 207 mm wide by 270 mm vertical Artwork All the materials should be provided before 1st April 2010. All artwork should be supplied by CD. Hard copy can be accepted by post but please note that we are unable to accept scanned photographs from brochures or other printed material due to possible quality problems.
606 mm
85 mm
202 mm
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Advertising format Full spreads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 606 x 270 mm plus 3 mm extra on each side for bleed Full Page (portrait) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 x 270 mm plus 3 mm extra on each side for bleed Business Card (horizontal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 x 85 mm
company profile OBSCURA Pvt Ltd is a well developed and recognized company established in 2007 in the Republic of Maldives. Although we started off as a Photographic company, since our inception we have continued to grow through pioneering diversification. During the short period of time, we have had associated work with experts in this industry, which in result transformed Obscura Pvt Ltd as a Media based company. OBSCURA PUBLISHING was formed to develop and publish productive magazines to promote quality and uniqueness in advertising and promoting brands, products and different kind of services on all type of business. Our initial production launched on June 09 was the first official magazine of the Liveaboards Association of Maldives named “The Liveaboards of Maldives�. This magazine is targeted to the marine lovers providing them an overview of the Maldives liveaboard industry. CORPORATE OBSCURA was formed to develop outstanding marketing and creative designing through a wide variety of services including, advertising, design, marketing, packaging, promotion, branding, corporate branding, event management, promotion, public relation and many more.
CAMERA OBSCURA offers all types of photography such as, Aerial photography, Resort photography, Commercial and Conceptual advertising photography, Wedding photography, Fashion photography, Fine Art photography and studio, on location photography and more, with a major focus in Branding and Advertising. We are proud to work in a variety of fields and some of our major clients includes; Beach House Collection, Sun Hotels, Four Seasons Resorts, MTPB Image Girl 2003-2004, Evince, Coca Cola and many more. With a team of highly qualified professional photographers, creative and innovative designers and marketing and advertising specialists; our aim is to present services on a contemporary basis to all our local and international clients.