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Bench & Bar of Minnesota is the official publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association

4-Color Advertising Rates

11x 6x 3x 1x
Full Page 1267 1341 1451 1549
2/3 Page 1095 1133 1170 1255
1/2 Page 900 937 959 1022
1/3 Page 787 834 882 929
1/4 Page 684 720 758 794
1/6 Page 595 620 645 682
2-pg Spread 1970 2123 2354 2560
Back Cover (4) 1672 1763 1794 1855
Inside Covers (2, 3) 1362 1417 1563 1732
All rates are net per insertion.

Circulation: 17,067 (June 2009)
Readership: 21,350 (est.)

Black & White: Earned rate less $325
Preferred Position: Plus $100
Spot Color: Same as 4-color
Inserts: Rates available on request

Ad Sizes

Ads are available only in the following sizes:
Full Page: 7″ x 10″ 1/3 Square: 4.625″ x 4.875″
2-Page Spread: 15″ x 10″ 1/3 Vertical: 2.25″ x 10″
2/3 Vertical: 4.625″ x 10″ 1/4 Horizontal: 7″ x 2.375″
1/2 Vertical: 4.625″ x 7.375″ 1/6 Vertical: 2.25″ x 4.875″
1/2 Horizontal: 7″ x 4.875″ 1/6 Horizontal: 4.625″ x 2.375″
Live Area: 7″ x 10″
Trim Size: 8.375″ x 10.875″
Bleed Size: 8.5″ x 11″
Printed: Web offset
Binding: Saddle stitched

Advertising Policies

Frequency

Published monthly 11 times per year except in May. Combined May/June issue published in June.

Deadlines

Space & Materials: First of the month preceding the month of publication; for example, February 1 for the March issue.  If new materials are not submitted or the order canceled by the deadline, Bench & Bar is authorized to fulfill the order by picking up and publishing ad materials previously published for the advertiser.  Should the advertisement not appear in the publication due to the advertiser’s failure to supply correct materials, the advertiser shall remain liable for the cost of the insertion.

Payment Terms

Net 30 days. No cash discount. Advance payment of first insertion required on initial ad placements. No third ad will be run unless the two preceding placements are paid in full.

Advertising Agencies

All rates quoted are net. No cash discount. Advertiser and/or its advertising agency are jointly and severally liable for such monies as are due and payable to the publisher for advertising that the advertiser or its agent ordered if the order is not canceled prior to the closing date (first of month preceding the month of publication).

Contract Advertising

Advertising must be inserted within one year of the first insertion to qualify for frequency discounts. Advertisers who terminate a schedule prior to fulfillment will be billed at the earned rate.
Indemnification: All advertisements are accepted and published on the representation that the advertiser and/or the advertising agency are authorized to publish the entire contents and subject matter thereon, as confirmed by the authorized signature on the insertion order.  The advertiser agrees to indemnify and hold the Minnesota State Bar Association and its agents harmless from any and all liability, demands or damages arising out of the advertising or on behalf of the advertiser.  Such indemnity includes the provision of a defense to any actions or claims and the payment of costs and attorneys fees in connection therewith.

Advertising Requirements

Advertising rates are for space only and are based on receipt of acceptable materials sized to our mechanical specifications. All ads must be submitted in digital format according to the following guidelines:

Production

  • SWOP standards apply
  • Image Resolution: 300 pixels/inch
  • Include all necessary graphics, logos, and fonts
  • Convert all Pantone colors to CMYK (process color)
  • No Microsoft Publisher, Pagemaker, PowerPoint, or Word files accepted
  • PDF files must be “press quality” PDFs (e.g., PDF-X1a)

Ad Composition

Ad composition and production services (e.g., type changes, resizing, color conversion) are in addition to space charges and are billed at $60 per hour with a minimum charge of $15.

Copy Acceptance

The publisher reserves the right to accept or reject all advertising at its discretion for any reason or no reason. Acceptance does not constitute endorsement. Materials will be stored at the advertiser’s risk by the publisher for three months following the final insertion under contract.

Contacts

Sales/Insertion Orders:

Betsy Pierre, Sales Manager
(952) 903-0505 ext. 1 (952) 903-0505 ext. 3
Fax: (763) 295-2550 Fax: (763) 497-8810

Production/Artwork:

Jennifer Pickles, Publications Manager
Fax: (612) 333-4927
600 Nicollet Mall, #380
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 333-1183 / (800) 882-6722

Editor
Judson Haverkamp

Associate Editor
Richard Ericson

Design & Production Manager
Jennifer Pickles

MSBA Officers
President
Terry Votel

President-elect
Brent Routman

Treasurer
Robert Enger

Secretary
Phil Duran

Publications Committee
Michael C. McCarthy, Chairperson
Steven P. Aggergaard
David M. Bateson
Holly A. Fistler
Jerome A. Geis
Michael P. Goodwin
Hon. Mark F. Hansen
Erik Hansen
Juanita B. Luis
Eugene A. Sherayzen
Christopher D. Stall
Marshall H. Tanick
Malcolm Whynott

Contact Info

Bench & Bar of Minnesota
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 380
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 333-1183