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Alert! Magazine

MRA’s monthly magazine, Alert!, is a top-rated member benefit. It keeps readers on the forefront of the industry with the latest insights, methods, skills, technologies and tools. The monthly readership is approximately 8,000 individuals in the research profession. Alert! is also available online to members only.

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1/2 Page $675 $810 $641 $770 $608 $729 $574 $689
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1/4 Page $475 $570 $451 $542 $428 $513 $404 $485
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1/12 Page $250 $300 $238 $285 $225 $270 $213 $255
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Center Spread $2,500 $3,000 $2,375 $2,850 $2,250 $2,700 $2,125 $2,550
Back Cover $1,750 $2,100 $1,663 $1,995 $1,575 $1,890 $1,488 $1,785
Inside Covers $1,500 $1,800 $1,425 $1,710 $1,350 $1,620 $1,275 $1,530
Intro Page $1,350 $1,620 $1,283 $1,539 $1,215 $1,458 $1,148 $1,377
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Directory Ad $150 $200 20% off for Blue Book listers

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Size All Sizes in Inches
Width Height Live Area
2 Page Spread Full Pg. x 2 Full Page Full Page x 2
Full Page 8.75 (8.5 Trim) 11.25 (11 Trim) 7.5 x 10
(.125 Bleed, .5 margin
2/3 Page 4.944 10 .25 inch margin
1/2 Page Vertical 4.944 7.458 .25 inch margin
1/2 Page Horizontal 7.5 4.917 .25 inch margin
1/3 Page Vertical 2.389 10 .25 inch margin
1/3 Page Horizontal 4.944 4.917 .25 inch margin
1/4 Page Vertical 2.389 7.458 .25 inch margin
1/4 Page Horizontal 4.944 3.222 .25 inch margin
1/6 Page Vertical 2.389 7.458 .25 inch margin
1/6 Page Horizontal 4.944 2.375 .25 inch margin
1/12 Page 2.389 2.375 .25 inch margin
Ads are full color (CMYK). Images must be 300 DPI. Press quality PDFs with
all fonts embedded are preferred; EPS files with fonts as outlines are accepted.
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Alert! Magazine 2012 Editorial Calendar

Alert! magazine shares timely and indispensable information for professionals who want to keep pace with the dynamic field of marketing research. The editorial calendar is developed by MRA’s editor in partnership with an editorial board. It is provided for those interested in advertising in an issue of special focus. Designated topics apply to the articles, but may not represent a theme for the entire issue. Seven special directories are offered including global MR, data collection, technology/software, focus group moderator, and more. Directory listings are only $150 for members.

Issue Ad Deadline Editorial Focus Special Directories
January 12/1/11 The New Gen Pop  
February 1/20/12 Global MR Global MR
March 2/17/12 Social Media and Research Social Media and Research
April 3/16/12 Data Collection Data Collection
May 4/1/12 Emerging Technology Technology/Software
June 5/1/12 Cultural, Racial and Ethnic Identities in the U.S.  
July 6/1/12 Qualitative Research Focus Group Moderator/Consultant
August 7/1/12 The Academic Issue  
September 8/1/12 Online/Quantitative  
October 9/1/12 Public Opinion Polling Public Opinion Polling
November 10/1/12 Healthcare/Pharmaceutical Research Healthcare/Pharmaceutical
December 11/1/12 Looking Back & Moving Forward  

Contact your dedicated sales representative for customized assistance at 202.800.2545. You may also download the MRA 2012 Media Kit PDF for details.