Utne Reader Advertising Sales

Welcome to the advertising sales section of Utne.com. Thank you for your interest in Utne Reader.

Utne Reader is the most effective way to reach the highly sought after market of intelligent, affluent, influential, and socially conscious individuals. Utne Reader is a bimonthly explosion of exciting and inspiring ideas, people, places, news, thoughts, tips, and general fun. Our editors cull from more than 2,000 independent publications, small press books, feisty Web sites, 'zines, and newsletters to bring forth information on the things not covered in major media -- at least, not yet.

Our readers are intensely selective consumers that purchase products from companies that they truly support. They are loyal fans that really spend time with our magazine averaging 2.3 hours with an issue. They consistently read Utne Reader with 93.8% of our audience reading the last 3 of 4 issues.

Print and online advertising is available as well as unique marketing opportunities and our experienced sales team can work with you to develop the best combination of these for you to reach our readers and grow your company. We can help you turn our subscribers into your most loyal fans.

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2009 Key Dates

Mechanical Specifications

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2009 Key Dates

Issue Date Ad Close Date Materials Due On Sales Date
Jan/Feb 2009
Oct 27, 2008
Oct 31, 2008
Dec 23, 2009
Mar/Apr 2009
Dec 22, 2009
Jan 2, 2009
Feb 24, 2009
May/June 2009
Feb 23, 2009
Mar 3, 2009
Apr 21, 2009
July/Aug 2009
Apr 20, 2009
April 28, 2009
June 23, 2009
Sept/Oct 2009
June 22, 2009
June 30, 2009
Aug 25, 2009
Nov/Dec 2009
Aug 24, 2009
Sept 2, 2009
Oct 20, 2009

Published bimonthly (six times a year). Materials deadline for Utne
Market, Utne Directory and Classifieds is the same day as the ad close
deadline.

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Mechanical Specifications

Ad types
Sizes
Trim size
7 5/8" x 10""
Full page
6 7/8" x 9 1/4"
Full page with bleed
7 7/8" x 10 1/4"
2 page spread
15 1/4" x 10"
2 page spread, bleed
15 3/4" x 10 1/4"
1/2 page spread
15 1/4" x 4 1/2"
1/2 page spread, bleed
15 3/4" x 4 5/8"
1/2 page horizontal
6 7/8" x 4 1/2"
1/2 page island
4 5/16" x 6 1/2"
2/3 page vertical
4 1/4" x 9 3/16"
1/3 page vertical
2 1/8" x 9 3/16"
1/3 page square
4 5/16" x 4 1/2"
1/6 page vertical
2 1/8" x 4 1/2"
1/6 page horizontal
4 1/2" x 2 1/8"
1/12 page
2 1/8" x 2 1/8"

PUBLICATION TRIM SIZE: 8" x 10 1/2"
PERFECT BINDING: Image area of all full bleed ads must extend 1/8" minimum beyond trim. Live area must have 1/4" allowance from trim on all four sides.

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Advertising Contact Information

Advertising Department
Utne Reader
12 N. 12th St #400
Minneapolis, MN 55403
e-mail: AdCoordinator@Utne.com
(800) 678-5779

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