Deadlines - advertising

Reservation deadline:
31 Aug 2010
Copy deadline:
9 Sep 2010
Publication:
21 Sep 2010
The 2009-2010 mediakit/ratecard (below) is valid until further notice.
What makes X-RAY MAG the most progressive magazine of today?
X-Ray Magazine has led the way in media innovation ever since it was launched in January 2004. It's a ground-breaking complimentary magazine (yes, it's FREE) brought to you by worldclass contributors and distributed across the continents. With a novel approach to content and a refreshing layout design with a unique widescreen format built for both on-screen viewing and paper printout, X-Ray Mag has rapidly built a solid six-figure readership across the world.
Advertising
X-Ray Magazine & www.xray-mag.com
The readership of X-Ray Magazine is a quality audience of active information seeking divers and travellers perceptive to new ideas and new products. They are well educated and high disposable income.
We have the numbers too and with our partners in the Underwater Network the combined audience is in the seven figures. Take closer look at the statistics.
X-RAY MAG - The best ranked scuba publication in the world on Alexa.com since 2009
How do we compare to a number of other fine dive publications?
Data provided by Alexa - an indepedent web-information company owned by Amazon.com
All-inclusive advertising packages
Our most attractive packages which bundles magazine adverts, website adverts and other services - easy and economic
Fora la Carte rates - see the following section (below)
This is how it works: It's like signing up for a cell phone subscription, broadband and cable-tv package.
You pay a monthly fee for up to a year, with an option to renew.
In a similar manner, the monthly rates depends how many or big the features you need.
We've put together five attractive packages for you, which combine magazine ads in X-Ray Mag and banner adverts on our popular website, with an option to add more cool features, such as video advertising and ads in our email list shots.
In these packages, we combine the best of what we have to offer with the highest discounts. Best of all, payments are broken down and spread over affordable monthly installments
Deposit or rolling prepayment required.

Direct debit via credit card or PayPal available
We call it our
Have it all. Full page adverts, the biggest banner ads we carry, press releases, product mentions, video and/or widgets, inclusion in our regular newsletters.
From only   789 / month
Go for high visibility. The half page magazine ads combined with a choice of large banner ads. Package include press releases, product mention and video widgets.
From only   439 / month
Make a bigger impact with this combination of 1/3 page magazine adverts and various large banner ads which is garnished with press releases and product descriptions
From only   299 / month
This attractive mid-range package bundles quarter page magazine ads with medium size banners. Press release service included.
From only   240 / month
Economical without compromising visibility - you still get 1/6 page ads (far bigger than usual classifieds) and banner ads without having to break the piggy bank
From only   124 / month
A la carte

Bannerads

Have you considered

Geotargetting
small globe
Geo-targeting is the option of having the display of banner ads tied to specific regions - ie continents, countries or languages. Inquire about the options.

New attractive format from IAB. Presently it is placed in the top of the right column on the front page
Width in pixels:   width 300 pixels    |   
Height in pixels:   height 100 pixels
IAB standard    |   
This format goes both across the top of all pages - in two slots - and there is a dedicated slot on each section page too
Rates pr 30 days: 90 days or more: -15% discount
* Site-wide (ROS)
Euro -
USD   -
* Regions
Euro 89
USD   125
* Sections
Euro -
USD   -
* Inside articles
Euro -
USD   -
* Front page
Euro 175
USD   245
We can also accept the 120x600 format. In this case it will be copied on a 160x600 white background.
Width in pixels:   width 160 pixels    |   
Height in pixels:   height 600 pixels
IAB standard    |   
This format goes both across the top of all pages - in two slots - and there is a dedicated slot on each section page too
Rates pr 30 days: 90 days or more: -15% discount
* Site-wide (ROS)
Euro 395
USD   549
* Regions
Euro 
USD  
* Sections
Euro 
USD  
* Inside articles
Euro 
USD  
* Front page
Euro 
USD  
This format goes both across the top of all pages - in two slots - and there is a dedicated slot on each section page too
Width in pixels:   width 468 pixels    |   
Height in pixels:   height 60 pixels
IAB standard    |   
This format goes both across the top of all pages - in two slots - and there is a dedicated slot on each section page too
Rates pr 30 days: 90 days or more: -15% discount
* Site-wide (ROS)
Euro 175
USD   245
* Regions
Euro -
USD   -
* Sections
Euro 85
USD   119
* Inside articles
Euro -
USD   -
* Front page
Euro -
USD   -
Goes inside articles. There is a block in the right column as well. PRESENTLY THE RATES INCLUDE PLACEMENT ON FRONT PAGE and INSIDE ARTCLES
Width in pixels:   width 300 pixels    |   
Height in pixels:   height 250 pixels
IAB standard    |   
This format goes both across the top of all pages - in two slots - and there is a dedicated slot on each section page too
Rates pr 30 days: 90 days or more: -15% discount
* Site-wide (ROS)
Euro -
USD   -
* Regions
Euro -
USD   -
* Sections
Euro -
USD   -
* Inside articles
Euro 395
USD   549
* Front page
Euro 395
USD   549

Super-Combos

What is this about?
Magazine adverts are for image and information. Banner ads are for branding and reinforcement and simple offers. With these packages we combine the best of two worlds into one offer.
The other attractive feature is that payment is broken down into monthly installments. A bit like when you buy a new cellphone with subscription.
  • * Super Combos *
    Magazine + website packages
    Super Combos
    Double page magazine ads &
    Sky Scraper banner ads
    Ask for optional banner ad packages and combinations. The Medium Rectangle format 300x250 pixels is another option
    6 months - Pay pr month only:
    Eur 1195
    12 months - Pay pr month only:
    Eur 1095
       USD 1595
    futher notice
  • * Super Combos *
    Magazine + website packages
    Super Combos
    Full page ads &
    Full Horisontal or Medium Rectangle
    Full horizontal banner 468x60 can be replaced with 3:1 (300x100) banner or Rectangle (180x150)
    6 months - Pay pr month only:
    Eur 645
    12 months - Pay pr month only:
    Eur 595
       USD 592
    further notice
  • * Super Combos *
    Magazine + website packages
    Super Combos
    Half page ads &
    Full Horizontal or Rectangle
    Half page ads are offered in both a horizontal and vertical format. Full horizontal banner ad may be substituted with Rectangle (180x150) or '3:1 Rectangle' (300x100pix)
    6 months - Pay pr month only:
    Eur 454
    12 months - Pay pr month only:
    Eur 599
       USD 592
    further notice
  • * Super Combos *
    Magazine + website packages
    Super Combos
    Third of a page &
    Full Vertical or Rectangle
    The two banner formats are optional
    6 months - Pay pr month only:
    Eur 299
    12 months - Pay pr month only:
    Eur 289
       USD 395
    further notice
  • * Super Combos *
    Magazine + website packages
    Super Combos
    Quarter Page ad &
    Third vertical banner
    6 months - Pay pr month only:
    Eur 185
    12 months - Pay pr month only:
    Eur 170
       USD 225
  • * Super Combos *
    Magazine + website packages
    Super Combos
    One Sixth's of a page &
    Quarter Vertical Banner
    6 months - Pay pr month only:
    Eur 139
    12 months - Pay pr month only:
    Eur 125
       USD 175

Magazine ads

Preferred format
PDF, 144dpi (min), RGB
  • 430 x 280mm (bleed)
    410 x 260mm (non bleed)
    Price pr insertion
    Discounts apply for serial insertions
    Insertions
    Euro
    USD
    GBP
      1-2 ads
    1979
    2267
    1427
      3-5 ads
    1545
    2085
    1313
       6 ads++
    1427
    1927
    1213
  • 215 x 280mm (bleed)
    202 x 260mm (non-bleed)
    Price pr insertion
    Discounts apply for serial insertions
    Insertions
    Euro
    USD
    GBP
      1-2 ads
    932
    1258
    792
      3-5 ads
    857
    1158
    729
       6 ads++
    792
    1069
    673
  • 430 x 215mm (bleed)
    410 x 215mm (non bleed)
    Price pr insertion
    Discounts apply for serial insertions
    Insertions
    Euro
    USD
    GBP
      1-2 ads
    932
    1258
    792
      3-5 ads
    857
    1158
    729
       6 ads++
    792
    1069
    673
  • 202 x 128mm (horizontal)
    100 x 260mm (vertical)
    Price pr insertion
    Discounts apply for serial insertions
    Insertions
    Euro
    USD
    GBP
      1-2 ads
    557
    752
    473
      3-5 ads
    512
    692
    436
       6 ads++
    473
    639
    402
  • 84 x 202mm (horizontal)
    65 x 260mm (vertical)
    Price pr insertion
    Discounts apply for serial insertions
    Insertions
    Euro
    USD
    GBP
      1-2 ads
    380
    513
    240
      3-5 ads
    350
    472
    221
       6 ads++
    323
    436
    204
  • 100 x 128mm (horizontal)
    48 x 260 mm (vertical - shown left)
    Price pr insertion
    Discounts apply for serial insertions
    Insertions
    Euro
    USD
    GBP
      1-2 ads
    282
    381
    240
      3-5 ads
    259
    350
    221
       6 ads++
    240
    324
    204
  • 84 x 100 mm (horizontal)
    65 x 128 mm (vertical)
    Price pr insertion
    Discounts apply for serial insertions
    Insertions
    Euro
    USD
    GBP
      1-2 ads
    209
    282
    178
      3-5 ads
    192
    260
    163
       6 ads++
    178
    240
    122
  • Horizontal: 100 x 62mm (gold)
    Vertical: 48 x 128mm (blue)
    Price pr insertion
    Discounts apply for serial insertions
    Insertions
    Euro
    USD
    GBP
      1-2 ads
    155
    209
    132
      3-5 ads
    143
    193
    121
       6 ads++
    132
    178
    122
  • 61 x 110mm
    Price pr insertion
    Discounts apply for serial insertions
    Insertions
    Euro
    USD
    GBP
      1-2 ads
    -
    -
    -
      3-5 ads
    161
    217
    137
       6 ads++
    149
    201
    126

Video & Radio

Video-advertising and Internet radio.
Check out the videoadverts displayed on our site.
More info to follow. Inquire about the options.
Every Wednesday: Live Dive Radio News
Demographics

Distribution

X-Ray mag is read in more than 80 countries.
Approx distribution:
Americas: 30%
Europe: 35%
AustralAsia: 25%
Ask more detailed breakdown. Note that the demographics change dynamically in time.

Click on chart to enlarge
Primary distribution Partners:
  • NAUI
  • ScubaBoard
  • DivePhotoGuide
  • WetPixel
  • UnderwaterTimes
  • Underwater.com.au
  • Secondary distribution:
    Viral distribution and reposting on more than 1500 sites, forums and blogs worldwide.
    Further details and specifics in media kit.

    Map IP Address


    Total readership for the magazine: 157.000

    Statistics

    Some US Demographics
    Click on image to enlarge - opens as pdf

    As for the traffic to our website, please check out our position on Google. Fast, easy and reliable.

    X-Ray Logo Mediakit

    Reach a combined audience of 2 million divers worldwide!
    The Underwater Network logo
    Members:
    Scubaboard.com
    DivePhotopGuide.com
    Underwater.com.au
    WetPixel.com
    DeeperBlue.com
    German partner:
    Taucher.net / DiveInSide.com
    Between the network partners you have access to the largest audience of divers in the world
    Account managers
    Sales Manager:
    Skype

    My status

    Arnold Weisz
    Phone: +1 (954) 603 7250

    sales@xray-mag.com

    Français & Portuguese:
    Skype

    My status

    Mathias Carvalho
    Location: Sao Paolo
    Local time:
    Phone: + 33 - 9 - 7044 6677

    Mathias@xray-mag.com

    US East Coast
    Skype

    My status

    Wayne Fenior
    Location: Orlando
    Local time:
    Phone: +1 (407) 413-9480

    Wayne@xray-mag.com

    Asia-Pacific
    Skype

    My status

    Catherine GS Lim
    Location: Singapore
    Local time:

    Cat@xray-mag.com

    Skype

    My status

    Simon Kong
    Location: Kuala Lumpur
    Local time:
    Phone: +60 - 16 - 314 6039

    simon@xray-mag.com

    Canada
    Skype

    My status

    Wendy Jankovic
    Location: British Colombia
    Local time:
    Phone: +1 (250) 714-3520

    wendy@xray-mag.com

    Main office
    Skype

    My status

    Editorial office
    Location: Copenhagen
    Local time:
    Phone: +45 4696 0644

    Sales@xray-mag.com

    Video and Internet Radio Productions
    Skype

    My status

    Ken English
    Location: Miami
    Local time:
    Phone: +1 (305) 335-4857

    Ken@xray-mag.com