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2009 Alternative Health Guide Advertising Rates

The most cost effective yearly advertising option!

Alternative Health Guide Cover

AD DEADLINE: Friday, March 20

Available: May 1, 2009

  • 100,000 FREE copies circulated in over 900 locations in addition to the DIGITAL EDITION
  • Convenient pocket-sized format
  • Over 1800 listings
  • Free Coupons in the Digital Edition

Submit Listings Online Now


Print the Ad Insertion Order form

 

We're Giving Away $5000 in FREE ADVERTISING to 30 Lucky Businesses!

Enter the Sweepstakes automatically by listing your business in the 2009 Alternative Health Guide! Click Here for Details

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Basic Listings: $45
  • Organized by category - See list of over 200 categories
  • Includes 15 words of your choice 
    • Additional words: $1/each
    • Example of 15 words (business name & contact info count):
      Spirit of Change Magazine, PO Box 405, Uxbridge, MA 01569
      info@spiritofchange.org. (508) 278-9640. http://www.spiritofchange.org.
    • Add 5 additional descriptive words for $5: “New England’s largest holistic magazine.”
    • Websites & emails = 2 words each. 10-digit phone number is one word.
      Anything else separated by a slash, space or hyphen counts as one word.
  • SAVE $5 ON EACH LISTING when you place 3 or more paid listings.

Click here to see a Basic Listing sample page layout

Your first line is bold and ALL CAPS and is the name your listing will be indexed by. First lines are included in your total word count and must be a business name or personal name (w/wo professional initials), or a maximum 4-word headline. See Advertising Terms and Conditions below for important formatting information about your listings.

Medical Cross References: $20
  • Organized by medical condition - See list of Medical Conditions
  • Includes Name, Town, State and Basic Listing category(s)
    Example: Dr. Jane Smith, N.D., Uxbridge, MA.
    See Naturopathic Physicians, Physicians.
  • Must refer to your Basic listing(s)
  • SAVE $5 ON EACH LISTING when you place 5 or more listings.

Click here to see a Medical Cross Reference sample page layout

Display Ads

Display Ads: (dimensions are W x H inches)

Display Ad Design: $25 (includes initial proof plus maximum of two revisions) or submit your own camera-ready PDF file.
See digital guidelines below.

ADD COLOR TO YOUR DISPLAY AD:

  • Full Color: Additional $250
  • Spot Color (advertiser choice): Additional $150
  • Spot Color (magazine choice): Additional $75

See Advertising Terms and Conditions below. Once this form has been submitted, a sales rep will contact you about the display ad design.

Free Coupon Opportunity

Would you like to offer readers a discount coupon for your products or services?

As an advertiser in the 2009 Alternative Health Guide, you can add one coupon at no charge to the digital edition. A $$$ symbol will appear at the end of your basic listings in the print and digital editions to let readers know you are offering a coupon online. Online readers will instantly be able to link to your coupon offer. It's a nice way to encourage readers to make the first call to you. After submitting your advertising online, please email: advertise@spiritofchange.org with your coupon text, let us know if you would prefer the purple or green design and we will create the coupon for you, editing as necessary. Limit one coupon offer per advertiser.

Cost: FREE!

We're Giving Away $5000 in FREE ADVERTISING to 30 Lucky Businesses!

Enter the Spirit of Change Advertising Sweepstakes automatically by listing your business in the 2009 Alternative Health Guide!

1 – Grand Prize Winner: $1,000 Advertising
2 – Second Place Winners: $500 Advertising
2 – Third Place Winners: $250 Advertising
25 – Runners Up: $100 Advertising

Winners will be drawn randomly and published in the Guide. Advertising dollars won can be redeemed in any Spirit of Change publication by 05/01/10.

 

Submit Listings Online Now

 

Questions?

Call: (508) 278-9640
Email: advertise@spiritofchange.org
Mail: PO Box 405, Uxbridge, MA 01569
• Fax: (508) 278-9641

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CHOOSE FROM THESE BASIC LISTING CATEGORIES:

A Course in Miracles
Acid/Alkaline Balancing
Acupressure
Acupuncture
Addiction Treatment
Aikido
Air and Water Purification
Alexander Technique
Alphabiotics
Angels
Animal Services
Applied Kinesiology
ARCH Healing
Aromatherapy
Arts
Arvigo Massage
Astrology
Aura Photography
Aura-Soma
Ayurveda
Brennan Healing Science
Bee Venom Therapy
Bioenergetic Analysis
Biofeedback
Bioidentical Hormone Restoration Therapy
BodyTalk
Bodywork
Bones For Life
Bookstores/Giftshops
Books/Publishers
Boutiques
Bowen Therapy
Breastfeeding Support
Breathwork
Breema Work
Business Opportunities
Business Services
Career Counseling
Centers
Ceremonies
Certifications and Trainings
Chakra Healing
Channeling
Chelation Therapy
Childbirth/Midwives
Children’s Health
Chiropractic
Churches
Classes & Workshops
Cleansing Programs
Clothing
Coaching
Colon Hydrotherapy
Color Therapy
Counseling & Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy
Crystals
Dance
Dentists
Detoxification
Dowsing
Dreamwork
Drums
Ear Coning
Elder Services & Programs

Electrolysis
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Energy Healing
Energy Psychology
Events: Ongoing
Events: Upcoming
Family Constellations Work
Family Health & Services
Far Infrared Healing
Farmer's Markets
Feldenkrais
Feng Shui
Fitness
Floatation
Flower Essences
Food & Cooking
Gardens & Landscaping
Ghosts Removed
Gifts
Green Living
Hands On Healing
Healing
Healing Touch
Henna
Herbs & Herbalists
Holistic Health Products
Holistic Nursing
Homeopathy
Hospice
Hypnotherapy and Hypnosis
Integrative Health Care
Internet Services
Iridology
Jewelry & Gemstones
Kabalistic Healing
Labyrinths
Laughter
Light Therapy
Low Level Laser Therapy
Lymphatic Drainage
Macrobiotics
Magnetic Therapy
Mail Order
Martial Arts
Massage Therapy
Medical Intuitives
Medical Services
Meditation
Mediums
Men’s Health & Spirituality
Muscular Therapy
Music
Native American Shops
Natural Food Stores
Natural Home Cleaning
Natural Pharmacy
Naturopathic Physicians
Networking
Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Nia
Non-Toxic Home Improvement
Nutrition
Online Resources
Organizations

Past Life Therapy
Personal Growth
Physical Therapy
Physicians
Pilates
Podiatrics
Polarity
Pranic Healing
Psychics
Psychotherapy
Publications
Pyramids
Qigong
Quantum Touch
Radical Forgiveness
Radio
Readings
Real Estate
Rebirthing
Reconnective Healing
Reflexology
Reiki
Restaurants & Cafes
Retreats & Retreat Centers
Schools & Institutes
Self-Healing
Shamanic Healing
Shamballa
Shiatsu
Singles
Skin Care
Soul Realignment
Sound Healing
Space Clearing
Spas
Spiritual Counseling & Healing
Spiritual Education
Spiritual Practices
Stress Reduction
Structural Integration
Tai Chi
Tantra
Tarot
Tea Ceremonies
Thailand Massage
Theta Healing
Tibetan Medicine
Transformational Tools
Vacation & Travel
Vision Improvement
Vision Quests
Vitamins & Supplements
Weight Management
Wellness Consultant
Wicca
Women’s Health & Spirituality
Writing
Yoga
Yuen Method
Zen
Zero Balancing

Your Suggestion

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CHOOSE FROM THESE MEDICAL CROSS REFERENCE CATEGORIES:

Acne
Aging Problems
Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Allergies
Alzheimer’s Disease
Anemia
Anxiety
Arthritis
Asthma
Attention Defi cit Disorder
Back Pain
Blood Disorders
Bone Problems
Bowel Disorders
Breast Disorders
Cancer
Childbirth/Pregnancy
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Cystic Fibrosis
Depression
Diabetes
Digestive Problems
Eating Disorders
Emotional Disturbance
Fatigue
Fertility
Fibromyalgia
Headaches/Migraine
Heart Conditions
Hepatitis
Immune Disorders
Insomnia
Kidney Disease
Leukemia
Liver Problems
Lyme Disease
Menopause
Men’s Health Problems
Menstrual Disorders
Mental Illness
Multiple Sclerosis
Muscular Dystrophy
Pain
Plantar Fasciitis
Respiratory Problems
Sexual Dysfunction
Sinus Problems
Skin Disorders
Smoking Cessation
Stress
Stroke
TMJ Dysfunction
Trauma
Tumors
Ulcers
Urinary
Vertigo
Weight Problems
Women’s Health

Your Suggestion

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ADVERTISING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

PAYMENT: We accept check, Visa/Master Card/Discover, money order, PayPal, and ITEX barter. Payment is due upon placing your ad and will  be assessed late charges and collection costs after 60 days past due.  Advertising payment is non-refundable in cash, but may be left on  account for use at a future time if your ad is cancelled before the  deadline.

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: All insertion order forms with payment in full received or postmarked on or before January 30, 2009 will receive a 10% discount off the entire advertising order placed by that date. No discounts will apply without full payment.

SPECIAL DISCOUNT:
Deduct $5 off each basic listing when you place 3 or more. Deduct $5 off each medical cross reference when you place 5 or more.

BASIC LISTING FORMATTING: First line is bold, all caps, and must be a name (w/wo professional initials) OR business name OR a headline not exceeding 4 words. No exceptions. Your listing will be indexed by your first line. Following the first line is your bolded contact info in this order: name, professional initials, address, city, state, zip, phone, email, website. Any other information in your listing is printed as standard body text. Display ad page numbers (if applicable) are cross-referenced with your basic listings.

COPIES OF THE ALTERNATIVE HEALTH GUIDE:
Each advertiser is allowed one complementary shipment of guides (1-200 copies, indicate on ad insertion order form). If you do not specify a bulk shipment of guides, one courtesy copy will be mailed to you.

AD DESIGN: Flat $25 design charge/display ad (any size) includes initial proof and up to two revisions. Additional revisions are billed at $35/hour.

DIGITAL SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: We require electronic ads supplied to our specifications for all camera ready display ads and other graphic materials submitted (logos, photos, etc). Materials not in compliance with our specs will be accepted at the publisher’s discretion. The Alternative Health Guide is produced digitally using InDesign, QuarkXPress and Adobe PDF on the Macintosh platform. We accept ad layouts and supporting graphic files created with: InDesign QuarkXPress, Adobe Acrobat PDF (with all fonts and graphics properly embedded), Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop (TIFF or EPS), Adobe Illustrator (EPS; convert all text to outline). Include all fonts and supporting files used in the ad, including fonts buried in EPS files. No TrueType or Multiple Master fonts accepted; use Postscript and OpenType fonts only. Supporting graphic files (ie, scans, photos, grayscale images, logos, etc.) accepted in EPS, TIFF and JPG (hi-resolution not web) format only. Output should be set for Press Ready, 300 dpi, B&W or grayscale with no RGB or CMYK elements, unless you are placing a color or spot color ad. The guide is printed at 100 line screen. Please “zip” or “sit” your files when sending them as attachments via email. Each compressed attachment should be  self-extracting and no larger than 3MB. For larger files please upload to our FTP site, call 508-278-9640 for details. Use file names less than 15 characters long to minimize file corruption. Please fax or mail a hard copy version of your camera ready display ad.

SOC ADVERTISING CONDITIONS: Publisher reserves the right to reject any advertising at any time and is not liable for any cost or damages if, for any reason, they fail to publish an ad. For printed errors of the publisher’s responsibility, liability is limited to the cost of the ad space. Publisher cannot guarantee that any display ad will appear on a specific page or at a specific position on a page. Advertisers are liable for any claims made against Spirit of Change as a result of ad content supplied to the publisher. Publisher and its constituents will not be responsible for the printing quality of any artwork or ad provided by the advertiser that is of poor quality or in non-compliance with our digital or mechanical requirements, or for the printing of digital files submitted without hard copy proof.

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