MARCH 2014 ISSUE The Hunter Blackboard is the most recognised, most frequently published and widely distributed publica on in the Hunter Valley. It is unique in its format, distribu on and frequency - it’s the one publica on that visitors are guaranteed to pick up when visi ng the Hunter Valley and therefore the perfect vehicle for your business to communicate directly with the maximum number of visitors and locals. The MARCH 2014 ISSUE will include a special Weddings feature. As with the Spring Wedding Pull Out (September 2013) it will be conveniently located/ inserted in the centre of the publica on for brides to “pull-out” and keep for use in planning their dream Hunter Valley wedding.
SOME STATS ABOUT OUR DISTRIBUTION & READERSHIP... PRINT MAGAZINE 420,000 readers per year (equa ng to over 35,000 readers per month)… The Hunter Blackboard has more than 5 X the circula on and readership of other similar publica ons. Widely distributed throughout the Hunter region with par cular emphasis on Hunter Valley Wine Country:
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♦ 300+ drop off points throughout the Hunter Valley ♦ Visitor Informa on Centre's, accommoda on providers, hotels and resorts, major a rac ons, wineries, restaurants, cafés, retailers, and many other par cipa ng outlets. ON-LINE ...Website - We have recently migrated to HunterValleyOnline.com.au—please see current wedding guide on-site. Email - Over 3,000 opt-in subscribers receive the weekly FLASH! and Locals News newsle ers from The Hunter Blackboard. Digital - e-version receives 80,000 unique page views per issue (internet iPod, iPad & Android).
1/8 PAGE
90mm X 65mm
$175
1/4 PAGE HORIZONTAL
190mm X 60mm
$280
1/4 PAGE VERTICAL
90mm X 135mm
$280
READERSHIP
1/2 PAGE HORIZONTAL
190mm X 135mm
$550
1/2 PAGE VERTICAL
90mm X 275mm
$550
Tourists and visitors to the Hunter Valley: Educated and professional males and females, aged 25–65, who are adventurous, have an interest in shopping, entertaining, food, wine and travel.
FULL PAGE
190mm X 275mm
$1050
* Prices are exclusive of GST
Local residents - living within a 50km radius of Pokolbin: affluent, educated and professional males and females, aged 25–54 with an higher than average disposable income.
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90mm X 50mm ONLY $160 INCL ARTWORK*
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WHAT NEXT? Print & complete the booking form over and fax or email back to us. Please note that adver sing in the special pull-out will be limited to a first booked, first served basis. Please phone us if you have any queries
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BOOKING FORM Weddings Special Pull-Out
All bookings based upon the relevant Rate Card will be subject to the Terms & Condi ons specified therein, irrespec ve of any condi ons or statements to the contrary in any purchase order, order form, or other contract submi ed by any Adver ser, unless the Publisher specifically agrees otherwise in wri ng. Terms & Condi ons are subject to change without no ce. ADVERTISING RATES Adver sing rates and discounts are based on the understanding that contracts will be completed prior to the due date specified on the subsequent invoice. Contracts not completed within this period may lose any discounts nego ated and are subject to an account keeping surcharge - unless the Publisher specifically agrees otherwise in wri ng. CANCELLATION PROVISIONS
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The last day for cancella on of an adver sement is the booking deadline as specified in the produc on schedule and communicated to adver sers by email. If an adver sement is cancelled a er the booking deadline (last day for cancella on) the Adver ser agrees to pay the full charges specified on the Rate Card. Upon cancella on prior to the cancella on date, for any reason, the Adver ser agrees to pay a handling charge to the publisher associated with the cancella on (for example artwork charges if artwork has already been produced prior to cancella on). These charges will be made at the Publishers normal hourly service rates.
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PAYMENT OF INVOICES All adver sing bookings submi ed in accordance with the relevant Rate Card will be accepted by the Publisher subject to the agreement of the Adver ser to be liable for payment of all charges becoming due for the publishing of each adver sement. Invoices will be issued upon making a booking for adver sing or upon the booking deadline for ongoing bookings (whichever comes first). Standard trading terms are strictly 28 days ne from the invoice date for invoiced amounts over $1K and 14 days ne from the invoice date for invoiced amounts under $1K.
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1/4 PAGE ($280)
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1/2 PAGE ($550)
1/2 PAGE HORIZONTAL 1/4 PAGE ($280)
1/2 PAGE ($550)
1/2 PAGE VERTICAL FULL PAGE ($1050)
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In the first instance you will receive a courtesy email to remind you of the overdue invoice. If the invoice remains unpaid a er 7 days from the invoice date an account keeping fee of 2.5% will be applied to the overdue invoice. If the invoice con nues to remain unpaid and you have not contacted us to discuss your account and make alternate arrangements, 2.5% will con nue to be applied to the invoice every 14 days. If the invoice becomes 90 days overdue and there has been no a empt made to pay the invoice we will refer your account to a debt collec on service and addi onal charges may apply. Should, during the period of the Agreement, the Adver ser’s business (a) cease to trade, (b) decide to cancel an ongoing adver sing package OR (c) is sold, it is the sole responsibility of the Adver ser to either pay out the Agreement in total (this includes Ezidebit contracts), or alterna vely if the business has been sold to ensure the new proprietor accepts the full responsibility of the ongoing cost to the expiry of the Agreement period. MONTHLY PAYMENT PLANS Monthly payment plans are available for Adver sers who have made a booking for a 12 month adver sing package and who wish to spread the cost of the adver sing contract. Monthly payment plans accepted by the Publisher will be administered by Ezidebit and will require the adver ser to submit completed Ezidebit forms when requested. Adver sing will not commence un l such forms have been submi ed to the Publisher. Bulk Discounts do not apply when a monthly payment plan has been entered into except with the express wri en agreement of the Publisher. RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADVERTISING COPY
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