Advertising Rate Sheet
Video Game Trader is now accepting Paid Advertising. Please email us at vgtnj@aol.com if you are interested in advertising.
Magazine Statistics
Monthly viewership approx.
1000-2000 NOW! over
3,000!
General Advertising/Magazine Information
VGT Magazine is published 3 ways.
1 - Free online PDF (soon to be a
free online Flash Magazine)
2 - Subscription Base PDF sent via an
email link
3 - Limited Print Run via
Subscription (Starting May, every 3 months)
All advertisers will receive their ad placement in all three versions of the publication for the price listed. Advertisers will also receive a link on our website for the length of time they advertise with us. All advertisers will receive a printable PDF (or a copy of the limited print run) each month they advertise.
There are three methods of advertising in Video Game Trader
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Paid Advertising
(For a limited time all rates are for THREE months of ad space)
Rates (placement is first come, first serve, please
email for availability)
Back Cover (6.875 x 10.25,will bleed .125 on each margin)
$109
Inside Front Cover (Same dimensions as Back Cover)
$99
Inside Back Cover (Same dimensions as Back Cover)
$94
Full Page Advertisement (inside pages)
$79
Full Page Bleed - Same dimensions as
Back Cover
Full Page No Bleed - 6.625 x 10
1/2 Page Advertisement
$65
Horizontal Size - 6.5 x 5
Vertical Size - 3.25 x 10
1/3 Page Advertisement
$49
Horizontal Size - 6.5 x 3.5
Vertical Size - 2.25 x 10
1/4 Page Advertisement
$39
Horizontal Size - 6.5 x 2.5
Vertical Size - 2 x 10
Box Size - 3.25 x 5
1/8 Page Advertisement
$32
Horizontal Size - 6.5 x 1.25
Box Size - 3 x 3
Rules and Condition
- We must receive a 50% deposit with ad copy at least 60 days before issue is released. We must receive the remaining balance within 15 days of advertisement proof approval. You must approve proof 30 days before issue is released.
- Discounts
- Paying in advance guarantees that your rate will not go up for up to 12 months.
- 20% for paying 12 months in advance
- 15% for paying 6 months in advance
- 10% for paying 3 months in advance
- 5% additional discount for full payment up front
- We accept payment via PayPal, Business Check, Cashiers Check & Money Order only.
- If paying via PayPal, email ad copy along with request and we will email a PayPal invoice.
- If paying via check or money order, email ad copy along with request and invoice will be sent.
- Barter Advertising
- All rates and rules are the same as above.
- However, instead of paying with cash, you can pay with merchandise.
- You will receive advertising credit equal to 150% of the retail value of the item you supply us.
- Items that are received will either be sold by us to raise money, or be given away in Magazine Contests.
- We reserve the right to refuse any items sent in for barter.
- Free Advertising
- If you are a new advertiser, you are eligible for a free ad in our new Marketplace Directory.
- Free ad will run for 6 issues.
- This is a special size ad - 3in x 2.25in
- Normal Price for Marketplace Directory is $19
- Discounts and Rate reduction options
- Link to our magazine from your website front page and you will receive a free 1/8 page advertisement and/or a $32 discount off of a larger advertisement. Send us an email at vgtnj@aol.com with your ad copy and a link to your main page. Link must be active before we will start working on your ad copy.
- Become a staff contributor and every issue that contains your contribution you will receive a free 1/4 page ad or a $39 discount off of a larger advertisement. Contact us at vgtnj@aol.com to contribute
- Friends of VGT Magazine, may receive free ads and/or discounts on advertising, just because.