GRIND365 THE MAGAZINE

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“…your liaison to Hip-Hop, Urban Culture, Business, and Politics.”

2 GRIND365, THE MAGAZINE® WWW.GRIND365THEMAG.COM

11807 Westheimer, #336 Houston, TX 77077 Ph: (832) 207-1112 Fax: (281) 752-8250

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Executive Summary Page 3

2-Color Space Page 4

Classified section Page 5

Event Photography Page 6

Street Promotion Page 7

Graphic Design Page 8

Promotional Vehicles Page 9

Website Promotion Page10

Shipping Instructions Page 11

Grind365 Calendar Page 12



Executive Summary

Publication: Grind365, The Magazine

Mailing Address: 11807 Westheimer #336

Houston, TX 77077

Contact Number: (832) 207-1112

Fax Number: (281) 752-8250

Website: www.grind365themag.com

www.myspace.com/grind365themag

Mission Statement:

GRING365,THE MAGAZINE mission is to entertain audience through the culture of Hip-hop, R&B, fashion, business and

sports, while delivering supportive information on political and ethnic topics, as well as community events.

Focus:

GRIND365, THE MAGAZINE focus is to deliver timely information to Houston‟s urban community.

Circulation:

Based upon marketing needs, community relations and/or sales, GRIND365, THE MAGAZINE circulation will initially cover

key markets throughout Houston and its surrounding cities such as; Galveston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Brownsville,

Louisiana, Atlanta, and Detroit:

Harris County Targeted Distribution Zip Code:

Fort Bend County Targeted Distribution Zip Code:

77002 77003 77004 77005 77007 77015

77016 77021 77022 77025 77026 77028

77031 77033 77035 77039 77045 77048

77049 77051 77053 77054 77056 77064

77066 77067 77071 77072 77076 77078

77082 77083 77084 77085 77087 77088

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http://www.grind365themag.com/

http://www.myspace.com/grind365themag



Why Advertise with GRIND365, THE MAGAZINE?

GRIND365, THE MAGAZINE shall cater to upwardly mobile, forward thinking African

Americans, Asians, and Hispanics between the ages of 18-45. This consumer stays

in tune with cutting edge trend in fashion, music, technology, automobiles, etc.

They demand a publication that offers progressive coverage and upgrade.

GRIND365, THE MAGAZINE will be just that, a monthly upgrade.

The African American consumer has enormous untapped buying power. Out

readers are outgoing, brand loyal consumers, who frequent restaurants, the club

scene, concerts and entertainment events.

Urban Market Trends

Today urban consumer has more discretionary income and is more computer and

print media savvy than all previous generations and spends more than an average

proportion of their household income in such areas as entertainment fast-food, computer,

personal care products, brand name apparel, wine, automobiles and vacations.

Urban Demographics

GRIND365, THE MAGAZINES provides our readers with an intimate look inside the celebrity

would and takes an innovative approach on fashion, beauty, business, travel, transportation,

design, cuisine, real estate, art, culture and entertainment.

GRIND365, THE MAGAZINE also caters to the Asian and Hispanic Urban Community.

GRIND365, THE MAGAZINE is the choice for urban readers between the ages 18 and 45 years old. The media household income $35,000

and the median age is 25.

Gender Males-58% Females-42%

Race Black-52%, White-24%, Hispanic-20%, Other-4%

Age Under 18-1%, 18 to 24-35%, 25 to 34-43%, 3 0 and older-11%

Education College Education-32%, College Student (Current)-15%



CCOONNTTRRAACCTT && RREEGGUULLAATTIIOONNSS A. All advertisements, contracts and insertion orders are accepted subject to the terms and regulation of this media kit.

B. All advertising is subject to publisher‟s approval.

C. Positioning of ads is at the discretion of the publisher, except where specific preferred positions are agreed by

contract.

D. Publisher assumes no liability for errors in key numbers and free information numbers.

E. The advertiser assumes full responsibility for all payments

Advertisements will not be published unless full payment is made according to the publishing schedule

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A. All images for 4 color ads must be submitted as final, high-resolution (300DPI) CMYK files.

B. All ads must include a printout of the contents of each disc supplied.

C. All files must include high resolution image, fonts, and EPS images.

AACCCCEEPPTTAABBLLEE PPRROOOOFFSS ((AALLLL AADDSS MMUUSSTT HHAAVVEE AA PPRROOOOFF)) A. 4-color: Cromalins, Match Prints, Press Proof, Kodak Approval, CREO Spectrum or Iris Digital Proofs, Advertiser will

be billed $100 if a proof is not supplied.

B. All supplied color guidance must meet all SWOP specifications with 5%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 95%, and 100% CMYK

control patches.

C. Proofs must be provided at 100% size with crop marks.

D. Color laser proofs are unacceptable for color guidance and an acceptable proof will be generated at an additional

cost to the advertiser. Black & White: Velox or Laser

E. Our state of the art graphics team is prepared to maintain a high quality graphics persona of all ads. There will be

a $125 fee for all ads designed in house.

Please Note: 1. Publisher is not responsible for any error in reproduction. If ad/file is supplied in any other format than required.

2. All ads provided in Native Application files (Man Platform), Quark X-press, Microsoft Word, Micro Publisher, Power

Point or any other word processing program WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. IT MUST BE SUBMITTED AS A TIFF OR JPEG

FILE ONLY.

3. DO NOT SEND GIF OR RGB FILES

4. All ads submitted should be suitable to print as is.

5. If files are prepared improperly and mechanical requirements are not met, Publisher will not guarantee the

production of the ad and additional production charges for the advertiser may result.



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Rates are predicted on black plus one process color (cyan, magenta or yellow). All FIFTH/PMS COLORS must be negotiated in advance. If

the second color is not a PMS COLOR, Publisher will produce it using a combination of CMYK.

ADVERTISING SPECIFICATIONS

ADVERTISING RATES

1X 3X 6X 9X 12X

Full Page $600 $525 $450 $375 $300

2 Page Spread $1200 $1025 $900 $775 $650

½ Page $350 $265 $230 $195 $160

¼ Page $250 $220 $190 $160 $130

1X 3X 6X 9X 12X

Cover Special $1500 N/A N/A N/A N/A

Inside F/C $850 $675 $600 $525 $460

Back Cover $1000 $925 $875 $750 $675

Inside F/C $800 $725 $650 $575 $500

AD SIZE WIDTH SIZE

Full PAGE (Bleed) 8 1/4

‟‟ X 11 1/8

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Full PAGE ( NON-BLEED) 7‟‟ X 10‟‟

FULL PAGE (TRIM SIZE) 8‟‟ X 10 7/8

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FULL PAGE (LIVE MATTER) 7‟‟ X 10‟‟

2 PAGE SPREAD (BLEED) 16 1/4

„ ‟X 11 1/8

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2 PAGE SPREAD (NON-BLEED) 15‟‟ X 10‟‟

2 PAGE SPREAD (TRIM SIZE) 16‟‟ X 10 7/8

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½ PAGE (HORIZONTAL) 7‟‟ X 3 ¾‟‟

½ PAGE (VERTICAL) 4 ¾‟‟ X 7‟‟

¼ PAGE 3 3/8

‟‟ X 4 ¾‟‟



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(All business card ads are $75.00. All other ad sizes are based on regular cost.)

All Full-Page ads will come with a Press Release article and radio mentions.

All 2-Color (Process) ads are the earned B&W rate plus 15%

Advertising Agencies are allowed a 15% discount on all rates.

All display rates are gross.

All ads must be accompanied with a 50% deposit for a single month and the balance must be paid 14

days of the billing due date.

All ads purchased in multiple month packages must be accompanied with a 75% deposit and the

balance must be paid by the specified due date.

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GRIND365, THE MAGAZINE photo gallery promises to be one of the most popular sections of our

online version. Out professional photographers are always available to cover concerts, club events,

functions or video shoots. A disc of images shall be mailed within five business days and select photos

will be printed in the following issue.

Cost $300/ day plus magazine coverage (There may be additional travel charges, depending on

location):

o $150 – (1 Hour) Pictures delivered on CD

o $250 – (2 Hour) Pictures delivered on CD

o $375 – (4 Hours) Pictures delivered on CD

o $500 – (6 hours) Pictures delivered on CD



SSTTRREEEETT PPRROOMMOOTTIIOONN GRIND365, THE MAGAZINE street team consists of young vibrant individuals who specialize in hand to

hand promotion. Out street promoters are sociable, friendly and outgoing.

COST:

o $300 – 5000 Distribution of flyers

o $600 – 10000 Distribution of flyers

o $200 – Distribution of promotional material (CDs, T-Shirt, gifts)

GGRRAAPPHHIICC DDEESSIIGGNN COST:

o $25- Business Card

o $125- Flyer (Front & Back)

o $75- E-Flyer

PPRROOMMOOTTIIOONNAALL VVEEHHIICCLLEESS

Wrapped promotional vehicles are an effective marketing tool for business desiring to expand brand

awareness. Our coverage of Houston‟s social scene shall be extensive and associating your company‟s

brand with us as we travel adds credibility.

COSTS:

o $1700/month (Maximum of 6 months)

*Call for further details



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Gain national exposure by submitting your hottest song and picture to

GRIND365, THE MAGAZINE. Once readers visit the site, not only will they

hear your song, they‟ll also be able to see live performance and read

about the artist their listening to.

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$60 – 1 E-Blast to subscribe list


o 215X80 Flash Banner on Home Page

o 1 Week Posted on Event Page



o 2 Weeks Posted on Event Page







$50 – AD/Listing on Business Page

o 1 Year

$85 – 1 E-Blast to subscriber list

o 300X150 AD/Listing on Business Page

o 1 Year



o 1 Year

$250– 3 E-Blast to subscriber list


o 1 Year



o 1 Year



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GRIND365, THE MAGAZINE 11807 Westheimer, #336 Houston, TX 77077

To place an ad, Please call:

Phone: (832) 207-1112

Fax (281) 752-8250

www.grind365themag.com

(Note: All advertising material should be sent to the above address)

http://www.grind365themag.com/

GRIND365 THE MAGAZINE

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