S c o t l a n d ’s S t u d e n t N e w s p a p e r
Media Pack 2012
IMPACT Our Reach: Over 250 distribution points in Edinburgh & Glasgow 130 on-campus points 40+ bars and pubs 40+ cafes and delis 20+ restaurants 10 student accomodations, cinemas, art galleries, gyms and retail outlets
University & College Distribution :
Edinburgh
Glasgow
University of Edinburgh Napier University Queen Margaret University Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh College of Art Telford College Stevenson College Jewel & Esk Valley College
University of Glsagow Glasgow Caledonian Strathclyde Glasgow School of Art RSAMD Stow College Cardonald College North Glasgow College Glasgow Metropolitan Anniesland College Langside College Central College Cumbernauld GC Nautical John Wheatley
Pick up rate: over 90% certified Print Readership: 80,000 combined Online Readership: 55,000 during term-time More students read the Journal than The Student, the List, the Skinny or Scotcampus (Source: EUSA and Scottish Opera surveys) The Journal is the only city-wide student publication in the UK outside of London.
What our clients and partners say “The Journal is a popular newspaper which you always see students reading. I was flattered to be asked to be featured in the paper and I was incredibly pleased with the article and how it was received. It gave my products exposure both in print and online which I am very grateful for.” Holly Bostock, jewellery designer
“Working with The Journal so far has been a great experience. The relationship helps open up interesting and creative ways for us to connect with the thousands of young consumers, and it’s a huge advantage to us that the publication is widely read by students from all the local universities. We think it’s a great fit.” Kerryn Hurley, Press Manager, Scottish Opera
“The Journal is an excellent student newspaper, which has a strong tradition of top class comment.” Dr Alastair Duff, reader in Information and Journalism at Edinburgh Napier University
Students spend £2 billion each year
KEY FACTS 32-page full colour tabloid newspaper PRINT RUN: FREQUENCY:
18,000 copies
Fortnightly (Wednesday)
70,000 students in Edinburgh, 135,000 in Glasgow. Students spend nearly £2 Billion in Edinburgh & Glasgow every year. (Source: TNS)
Including: • £260 million on food & drink • £102 million on going out • £64 million on travel • £60 million on mobile phones • £18 million on internet access (Source: TNS)
Did you know? 88 percent of students eat out at least once a week. spending £20 million a month. £210 million spent per year on accomodation £4.25 million spent per month on going out £2.3 million spent per month on clothes
in Edinburgh & Glasgow
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The Publication
EDITORIAL POLICY SCOTLAND’S QUALITY CITY NEWSPAPER The Journal takes seriously its responsibility as the leading student media outlet in Scotland, with the cornerstone of our quality-driven editorial policy being a dedication to meeting industry-accepted standards for reporting and coverage. Our aim is to provide the level of journalism found in national daily publications, and tailor it to our student readership. The Journal’s approach has won it national accolades, and attracted a level of commentary to our pages rivalled only in the national press. We’ve spoken to leading politicians, best-selling authors, world-renowned academics, top sports personalities, award-winning artists and performers, and the most talked-about musical acts. Our readers know that they can expect the most engaging and incisive coverage every fortnight.
National quality tailored to our s
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SECTIONS NEWS
Respecting our readers
No other Scottish freesheet offers the range and depth of news coverage found in the Journal, whether it be original investigations in the local community, reporting the latest developments in higher education, or providing insight and context on the biggest stories of the day. The Journal has ‘scooped’ major news outlets like the BBC and secured interviews with top personalities the result of all this hard work is that our stories are frequently picked up by other organisations on television and online.
SPORT
Part of the community
The Journal is dedicated to reporting the full range of sport on offer in Edinburgh, which students put so much of their money and time towards participating in and following. Our match reports – bound by the same professional standards as all other sections of the publication are backed up by interviews with and opinion from personalities in sport, whether on the local, national or international level.
ARTS
A guide for Scotland’s cutting-edge
Students are at the forefront of trends in music, performance, art and fashion, and drive the nightlife of any city. Edinburgh is no different, and The Journal puts together a selection of the best on offer for its readers. With increased involvement from local venues bars, restaurants, clubs and stores, there are no limits on the potential future growth for our coverage.
COMMENT
Bringing the world to students
The Journal’s Comment & Features section has become a forum for Scottish political debate, with the leaders of all the major Scottish political parties writing for the newspaper in the past year. With opinion pieces from top academics, leading politicians, and campaigners of all stripes, the Journal’s comment section elevates the publication to the level of the nation’s top mainstream dailies whilst offering content that no other freesheet can offer.
student readership
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THE JOURNAL ONLINE The Journal Online is our staging ground for new ideas and new ways to provide insightful, excellent commentary and analysis. In addition to the articles and stories that go into the print edition, the Journal Online hosts an array of expanded content: breaking events are covered through live blogs, our twitter account is fed onto the front-page, readers can find related articles, download the print edition and share or discuss the articles that interest them. The Journal follows a ‘digital first’ policy and there are many new features to come - watch this space.
Providing opportunities for personal &
The Publication
AWARDS Former staff now work at:
INDUSTRY AWARD NOMINATIONS & WINS: Winner – Best Student Media Winner – Journalist of the Year (Olivia Peres) NUS Scotland (2012)
Winner – Multimedia Publication Winner – Best Publication Winner - Best Journalist (Alan Robertson) Winner - Best Scoop (Alan Robertson) Winner - Best News Story (Alan Robertson) Scottish Student Journalism Awards (2012)
Winner – Student Publication Design of the Year Nominated – Student Columnist of the Year (Simon Mundy) Guardian Student Media Awards (2009)
Winner – News Reporter (Simon Mundy) Winner – Student Journalist of the Year (Simon Mundy) Herald Scottish Student Press Awards (2009) Winner – Best New Media Highly Commended – Best Newspaper Herald Scottish Student Press Awards (2008)
& professional development
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Advertising
INTRODUCTION LOOKING FOR PARTNERS The Journal’s commitment to reaching out to local business means that we are always open to suggestions for new working relationships and sponsorship ideas. We already work closely with a number of clients in an effort to maximize their exposure, and a member of our team would be happy to discuss any opportunities for sponsored pages or coverage. Edinburgh’s only student property listing: The Journal is continuing its partnership with property website Citylets to publish the city’s only student property listing in print. As
a resource of unparalleled value to our readers, the property page has also been of great value to both the publication and our partner. Branded advertising of distribution points: The Journal is investing in new distribution points, and is looking for partners interesting in placing their branding on our drop points. If your organisation is interested in associating its brand with the journal in the places where it is most respected, please get in touch - we’d love to start working with you.
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A commitment to reaching out to
Advertising
PREVIOUS CLIENTS JOIN MARKET LEADERS
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RATES Print advertising rates Metrics
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Students
70,000
135,000
Circulation
8,000
10,000
On-campus drops
80+
100+
Off campus drops
50+
60+
Hand to hand
5 locations
7 locations
Door to door
10+ residences
15+ residences
Institutions
8
14
> 90 %
> 90 %
Pick up rates
Type
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Combined
Full Page
£ 875
£ 650
£ 1150
3 Quarters
£ 630
£ 470
£ 830
Tall
£ 475
£ 350
£ 625
Half Page
£ 475
£ 350
£ 625
Quarter
£ 310
£ 230
£ 400
Banner
£ 310
£ 230
£ 400
Eighth
£ 150
£ 115
£ 265
£ 55
£ 35
£ 70
Mini
Type
2 Issues
4 issues
6 issues
Society
60 %
70 %
80 %
Local business
40 %
50 %
60 %
University / College
30 %
40%
50%
Charity
30 %
40 %
50 %
The free, city-wide, fortnightly qu
Advertising
RATES Online Rates | www.journal-online.co.uk
55,000
Leaderboard
VISITS / MONTH
728 x 90
300,000 PAGEVIEWS / MONTH
MPU 728 x 90
Target students across Scotland and the UK Choose specific articles or site-wide advertising
Skyscraper 728 x 90
Complement print ads with trackable, proven advertising that improves your ROI Custom packages to suit your individual needs
TYPE
CPM
(Entire Site)
CPM
(Targeted)
Newsletter
( 3K subscribers)
Leaderboard
£4
£ 5.50
£ 20
MPU
£6
£8
£ 35
Skyscraper
£3
£4
£ 15
MPU (Video)
£9
£ 12
N/A
uality student paper
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PUBLICATION DATES PUBUCATION DATES The Journal is published fortnightly throughout the university year.
EDINBURGH
GLASGOW
Issue
Issue Date
Copy Deadline
Issue
Issue Date
Copy Deadline
60
12 September
5 September
13
12 September
5 September
61
26 September
19 September
14
26 September
19 September
62
10 October
3 October
15
10 October
3 October
63
24 October
17 October
16
24 October
17 October
64
7 November
31 October
17
7 November
31 October
65
21 November
14 November
18
21 November
14 November
Christmas Break
Christmas Break
66
23 January
16 January
19
23 January
16 January
67
6 February
30 January
20
6 February
30 January
68
20 February
13 February
21
20 February
13 February
69
6 March
22
6 March
70
20 March
23
20 March
13 March 13 March
Easter Break 71
24 April
2 May
13 March 13 March
Easter Break 24
24 April
2 May
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS All dimensions are given as width x height in mm. No bleed is necessary. Full Page
3 Quarters
COPY SPECIFICATIONS n Copy should be supplied as flattened PDF files in CMYK colour. n We also accept CMYK TIFF and JPEG files. n Please ensure file resolution is at least 300dpi.
265 x 330
211 x 250
Half Page
Tall
n All copy should be emailed to ads@ journal-online.co.uk or supplied on disk. n Please clearly indicate the advertiser and issue in the subject of your email.
265 x 160
100 x 330
Quarter
Banner
130 x 160
260 x 60
Eighth
Mini
n The deadline for copy is 7 days prior to the date of publication.
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TERMS & CONDITIONS TERMS AND CONDITIONS ACCEPTANCE Acceptance is conditional upon confumation from the Advertiser (either the Advertiser of the product or service promoted therein or the advertising agency or media buyer for the Advertiser) that any advertisements do not contravene any of the provisions of the ‘Itade Descriptions Act 1968, are not libellous or obscene, and do not contravene any third party rights. LIABll.ITY The Edinburgh Journal Ltd. can accept no liability for any loss ordamage caused by error or inaccuracy in the printing or omission of any advertisement. The Advertiser will indemnify The Edinburgh Journal Ltd. and agrees to keep it indemnified against all claims, costs proceedings, demands, losses, damages, expenses or liability whatsoever arising as a result of any breach or non-peIformance of any of the representations, warranties or other terms contained herein or implied by law. RIGHTS The Edinburgh Journal Ltd. owns the copyright on all advertisements produced by or on behalf of our in-house design service. The Edinburgh Journal Ltd. will have the right to reproduce any and all advertisements in print or other media for a period of one month. CANCELLATION POIJCY Any advertisement cancelled after the copy deadline will require payment of the full, undiscounted cost. Advertisements cancelled before the copy deadline will result in a penalty charge of 10% of the full, undiscounted cost of the advert. PAYMENT Payment for advertisements must be made in advance of publication where a credit agreement between the Advertiser and The Edinburgh Journal Ltd. does not exist. All invoices must be paid within 14 days of issue or outstanding payments will be passed to a debt collection agency at the expense of the advertiser.
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CONTACT US
S c o t l a n d ’s S t u d e n t N e w s p a p e r
TO PLACE AN ADVERT CALL OUR SALES TEAM ON 0131 560 2830 OR EMAIL ADS@JOURNAL-ONLINE.CO.UK The Journal, TechCube, Office A6, 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ // 0131 560 2830 ads@journal-online.co.uk// www.journal-online.co.uk
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S c o t l a n d s ’s S t u d e n t N e w s p a p e r The Journal, TechCube, 1 Summerhall Edinburgh, EH9 1QH // 0131 560 2830 ads@journal-online.co.uk // www.journal-online.co.uk