Advertising in Dimensions

Dimensions readers include science center CEOs, directors, educators, consultants, exhibition personnel, and many others who purchase products and services for science centers and museums. In addition, Dimensions is also translated, distributed, and promoted in China.

Distribution: 7,000
Readership: 16,000

Want to know your advertising options? Have a budget determined? Have goals in mind? Find a solution by contacting advertising@astc.org.

Dimensions Advertising Contract (PDF)

2019 Dimensions Topics and Editorial Schedule (PDF)

Prices, submission deadlines, and topics are subject to change.

 

Rates

Dimensions Advertising Rates—ASTC Members*
Ad size 1x 3x 6x
Full page $1,550 $1,350 $1,100
2/3 Vertical $1,100 $900 $750
1/2 Horizontal $900 $800 $650
1/3 Square $800 $700 $600
1/3 Vertical $800 $700 $600
Cover 4 $2,350 $2,100 $1,900
Cover 2 or 3 $2,050 $1,800 $1,600
*Membership status must be current at time of receipt of contract for all insertions. ASTC does not adjust rates if membership status changes during contract.

Dimensions Advertising Rates—Nonmembers
Ad size 1x 3x 6x
Full page $1,800 $1,550 $1,300
2/3 Vertical $1,350 $1,100 $950
1/2 Horizontal $1,100 $1,000 $850
1/3 Square $1,000 $900 $800
1/3 Vertical $1,000 $900 $800
Cover 4 $2,550 $2,300 $2,100
Cover 2 or 3 $2,250 $2,000 $1,800

 

Due Dates

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Issue Space Reservation Artwork
January/February November 1 November 15
March/April January 1 January 15
May/June March 1 March 15
July/August May 1 May 15
September/October (Conference Issue) July 1 July 15
November/December September 1 September 15

 

Production Specifications

Advertisements may be submitted as high-resolution PDF files. Please click here to submit files, and any questions, by email.

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Ad Size Width Height
Full page bleed 8.5″ 11.125″
Full page trim size 8.25″ 10.875″
Full page live area** 7.25″ 9.875″
2/3 Vertical 4.75″ 9.875″
1/2 Horizontal 7.25″ 4.75″
1/3 Vertical 2.25″ 9.875″
1/3 Square 4.75″ 4.75″
**Please keep vital copy within the live area.