#91 FEBRUARY 2009

IN THIS ISSUE

THE OLD GUARD

BOXER REBELLION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ADVERTISER INDEX


SUBSCRIBE
RECEIVE A FREE
TRIAL ISSUE

FORZA RESOURCES
PARTS AND SERVICE INDEX

BACK ISSUES
LIMITED SUPPLY
AVAILABLE

ADVERTISING RATES
SUBSCRIBER CHANGE OF ADDRESS FORM

Receive Email When This Site is Updated

CONTACT INFO
Letters to the Editor
Circulation
Webmaster
Forza is the ultimate resource for the Ferrari enthusiast. Our readers don't just peruse each issue but study and absorb the advertising along with the editorial. Forza caters to this hard-core enthusiast by presenting editorial material with a strong technical orientation.

Our reader is a hands-on enthusiast who is dedicated to his Ferrari and is interested in products that enhance his car both cosmetically and mechanically. The advertising constitutes a vital part of the magazine as it provides the reader with access to the newest parts at competitive prices.

We have purposely kept advertising rates low to accommodate both small and large Ferrari suppliers. This insures an active marketplace for Ferrari parts and supplies that provides you with a source of buyers who will continue to purchase on a regular basis.

Because the content of Forza is so focused, each reader is a potential buyer for your Ferrari-related products. It goes without saying that the average Ferrari owner has the ability and inclination to buy these products.

Not only will your ad in Forza get strong current exposure, but the message of your ad will endure - 93% of our readers save their copies of Forza for future reference.

Ted Alfano
Advertising Director

Holly Lundgren
Advertising Coordinator

2007 Advertising Rates

B&W 1x 3x 6x 8x
Page $1075 $1045 $1015 $990
2/3p 830 805 780 760
1/2p 685 670 655 640
1/3p 510 495 480 465
1/4p 425 415 405 395
2nd color:(non-commissionable)
$75 for less than a full page,
$125 for full page
Four-Color
Page $1430 $1390 $1345 $1310
2/3p 1060 1025 990 965
1/2p 870 845 820 800
1/3p 695 670 645 625
1/4p 560 540 520 505
Covers (Four-Color Only)
Back $1910 $1855 $1800 $1750
Inside $1675 $1620 $1565 $1515
No Charge For Bleed

Advertising Information

Advertising and Editorial Offices
42 Digital Drive, Suite 5
Novato, California, 94949
(415)382-2864 Phone
(415)382-0587 Fax

Commissions & Discounts

Agency Commission:
15% to recognized agencies.
Terms:
Net 30 days.

Circulation Information

Published eight times per year, distributed nationally by Curtis Circulation Company. Single copy price- $4.99. Subscription, 8 issues- $19.99.

Additional Terms

1. Agency discount (commission) forfeited if not paid within thirty (30) days from the date of invoice.
2. All past due invoices subject to a finance charge equal to 1.5% per month (18% A.P.R.) of outstanding balance.
3. Creditor reserves the right to employ a collection agency and/or attorneys to recover past due balances: therefore, such accounts will be subject to a reasonable attorney/collection fee equal to thirty percent (30%) of the outstanding balance.
4. All past due invoices will be subject to the "Short Rate." Any past due invoice(s) will be recalculated to the higher amount due for the frequency actually printed. "Short Rate" adjustments will also be made for any change (downward) in frequency agreement originally contracted for, either written or verbal.

Closing & Issuance Dates

IMPORTANT DATES:
IssueOn SaleSpace
Close
Camera-Ready
Materials by
FebruaryDec 19Oct 23Oct 24
AprilFeb 6Dec 11Dec 12
MayMarch 20Jan 22Jan 23
JuneMay 8March 12March 13
AugustJune 19April 23April 24
OctoberAug 7June 11June 12
NovemberSept 18July 23July 24
DecemberNov 6Sept 10Sept 11
FebruaryDec 18Oct 22Oct 23

Insertion Orders: Insertion orders must be received by the Space-Close Deadline. If a change of copy is not received by the Materials Deadline, the contracted advertiser's copy that ran in the previous issue will be inserted.

Cancellations: Cancellations will not be accepted after the Space-Close Deadline. Cancellations for the cover ads must be made 90 days prior to the scheduled Space-Close Deadline.

Materials: Materials must be received by the Materials Deadline. Advertising materials will be returned at the advertiser's request. The publisher is not responsible for advertising material left more than three months.

Communications: Please contact the editorial offices of Forza by mail, phone or fax:

Forza
42 Digital Drive, Suite 5
Novato, California, 94949
(415)382-2864 Phone
(415)382-0587 Fax

Mechanical Requirements

Covers and body printed Web Offset and perfect bound. Trim size 8-3/8" x 10-7/8"

Space (non-bleed)Width & Height
Full Page7-1/4 x 10
2/3 page4-3-4 x 10
1/2 page7-1/4 x 4-3/4
1/2 page (Jr. Page)4-3/4 x 7-1/2
1/3 page4-3/4 x 4-3/4
1/3 page (Vert.)2-3/8 x 10
1/4 page3-1/2 x 4-3/4

Bleed size: 8-5/8" x 11-1/8". Live printing matter must be kept 3/8" from trimmed size of 8-3/8" x 10-7/8". Spread Bleed: 17-1/4" x 11-1/8". Spread non-bleed 16" x 10".

Digital-Format Submissions: Before submitting ads in a digital format, please request our Digital Requirements to make sure your submission is compatible with our system and assure quality reproduction. If not, your advertisement may be rejected. An appropriate press proof must be submitted with all digital ads.

Film requirements: Negative film, right reading emulsion side down, minimum 133 line screen, color 150 line screen preferred. All film must meet SWOP standards. Supplied negatives must be accompanied by appropriate proofs.

Contract/Copy Regulations

Publisher reserved the right to hold advertiser and/or its advertising agency jointly and severally liable for such monies as are due and payable to the publisher.
Publisher reserves the right to change rates at any time.
Publisher accepts no liability for damages due to advertisements not appearing in contracted issue.
All advertisements are subject to acceptance by the Publisher.
Publisher also reserves the right to decline or reject any advertising for any reason, at any time without liability, even though previously acknowledged or accepted.
Publisher shall not be liable for copy and/or key changes unless provided with complete replacement negative.
Advertising Responsibility: The purchaser of the advertising space assumes all responsibility fro the entire content of any such advertisements printed in Forza and assumes responsibility for any claims or costs if litigating claims arising therefrom against the Publisher.
Publisher will not be bound by conditions printed or appearing on order blanks or copy instructions which conflict witht he provisions of the stated rates.

HOME
All contents © 2008, Ross Periodicals Inc. 42 Digital Drive, Suite 5 Novato, California 94949