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2015MEDIA PLANNER

ISSUE Maintenance Turf SciencesIrrigation/Water Management

Environmental Services

Product Focus

Editorial Coverage/ Bonus Distribution

JANUARY Maintenance contracts

Pricing lawn care services

Designing an efficient irrigation system

Fertilizer trends, snow & ice update

Walk-behind mowers

New England Grows, International Erosion Control Show, MANTS

FEBRUARY The ideal mower fleet

Sprayer/spreader techniques for even application

What's new with rotors & spray heads

Alternative fuel equipment

Zero-turn riding mowers, utility vehicles

Golf Industry Show, CLCA Landscape Industry Show

MARCH The perfect route: scheduling tips and tricks

Weed control outlook

Pricing maintenance work

Mulch service solutions

Sprayers & spreaders

APRIL Selling enhancements

Insect forecast Damage control - repairing irrigation systems

Low-voltage landscape lighting

Handheld equipment

MAY Reducing downtime/Managing the morning rush

Improving client communication

Run times/ scheduling

Emission- and noise-reduction equipment

Snow and ice management equipment

SIMA Snow & Ice Symposium

JUNE Commercial clients: challenges & opportunities

Dealing with turf diseases

Maintenance checkups Saving fuel costs Compact equipment

JULY Working with municipal/ government clients

Legislative update Dealing with restrictions

Drought-resistant landscapes, salt & deicing products

Irrigation products

PANTS, Cultivate

AUGUST Ergonomics Lawn care industry update

The efficient irrigation department

Soil issues & solutions Blowers/vacs/sweepers

Farwest Show

SEPTEMBER Aeration services Turf seed report Best management practices

Lean strategies for managing snow removal

Aerators and overseeders

OCTOBER Understanding the residential customer

Product innovation Irrigation in the future Stormwater management

Engines, business software

GIE+EXPO, Irrigation Association Show, NYSTA, ASLA Annual Meeting & Expo

NOVEMBER Job costing Biopesticides, organics, reduced-risk pesticides

Importance of certification

Hydroseeding/erosion control

GIE+EXPO new products

Ohio Turfgrass Show, ASLA Annual Meeting & Expo

DECEMBER Engine update Pesticide safety guide

Soil profiles and water conservation

Biological controls Trucks & trailers

Editorial Features

DEADLINES Jan. Feb. Mar. April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.

Regional Space Reservation 12/12 1/13 2/11 3/10 4/8 5/6 6/4 7/2 8/4 9/2 10/2 11/4

Regional Materials Due 12/19 1/20 2/18 3/17 4/15 5/13 6/11 7/10 8/11 9/9 10/9 11/10

National Space Reservation 12/19 1/20 2/18 3/17 4/15 5/12 6/9 7/8 8/7 9/4 10/5 11/4

National Materials Due 12/26 1/27 2/25 3/24 4/22 5/18 6/16 7/14 8/13 9/11 10/12 11/10

National Advertising Rates (All 4 Regions - 4C)Size 1x 3x 6x 12x 18x 24x

Full Page $8,576 $8,177 $7,779 $7,380 $7,041 $6,719

Junior $6,954 $6,636 $6,318 $6,001 $5,731 $5,474

1/2 Island $6,031 $5,759 $5,487 $5,216 $4,895 $4,766

1/2 H/V $5,108 $4,883 $4,657 $4,432 $4,240 $4,058

1/3 Page $3,547 $3,395 $3,242 $3,090 $2,961 $2,837

1/4 Page $2,773 $2,660 $2,546 $2,432 $2,335 $2,244

1/8 Page $1,864 $1,796 $1,728 $1,659 $1,601 $1,546

3 Region Advertising Rates (4C)Size 1x 3x 6x 12x 18x 24x

Full Page $7,375 $7,032 $6,688 $6,344 $6,052 $5,774

Junior $5,977 $5,703 $5,429 $5,155 $4,922 $4,701

1/2 Island $5,172 $4,947 $4,713 $4,479 $4,280 $4,091

1/2 H/V $4,368 $4,192 $3,997 $3,803 $3,638 $3,481

1/3 Page $2,926 $2,795 $2,664 $2,623 $2,507 $2,397

1/4 Page $2,260 $2,162 $2,064 $1,966 $1,883 $1,804

1/8 Page $1,525 $1,477 $1,358 $1,299 $1,249 $1,202

2 Region Advertising Rates (4C)Size 1x 3x 6x 12x 18x 24x

Full Page $5,096 $4,859 $4,621 $4,384 $4,182 $3,991

Junior $4,131 $3,942 $3,752 $3,563 $3,402 $3,250

1/2 Island $3,581 $3,420 $3,258 $3,096 $2,959 $2,829

1/2 H/V $3,032 $2,898 $2,764 $2,630 $2,516 $2,408

1/3 Page $2,013 $1,922 $1,832 $1,741 $1,664 $1,591

1/4 Page $1,553 $1,485 $1,417 $1,350 $1,293 $1,238

1/8 Page $1,012 $971 $930 $890 $856 $823

1 Region Advertising Rates (4C)Size 1x 3x 6x 12x 18x 24x

Full Page $2,689 $2,564 $2,440 $2,315 $2,209 $2,109

Junior $2,182 $2,083 $1,984 $1,885 $1,801 $1,721

1/2 Island $1,894 $1,809 $1,725 $1,640 $1,568 $1,500

1/2 H/V $1,607 $1,536 $1,466 $1,396 $1,336 $1,279

1/3 Page $1,051 $1,003 $956 $908 $868 $829

1/4 Page $809 $784 $738 $703 $673 $644

1/8 Page $526 $504 $483 $462 $444 $427

Frequency discounts may be combined with other MRM publications. 15% Discount to agencies or advertisers supplying press-ready materials.5% Discount for prepayment.

Print Advertising Rates

Classified Advertising

Advertise your product, business for sale, business opportunity, employee needs, used equipment for sale and more.Line Ads - per line35 Characters, 5 Line Minimum. Add a logo for an additional $10

Boxed Ads Include a photo & logo Column inch width: 1-5/8”

1 Region $6.00 line $66 per col. inch

2 Regions $12.00 line $133 per col. inch

3 Regions $17.00 line $193 per col. inch

National (All) $20.00 line $224 per col. inch 3-Month minimum. All orders must be prepaid with a credit card or check.

National and Regional Product Showcase

A directory of new equipment and supplies for professionals serving the green industry in print and online.

Ad Dimensions 1-5/8" W x 2-1/4" H

1X 3X 6X 12X

1 Region $134 $127 $113 $96

2 Regions $256 $243 $217 $184

3 Regions $364 $345 $311 $264

National (All) $557 $534 $512 $489

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Print SpecificationsDimensionsSize/Shape Live Area: Width x Height Trim: Width x Height Bleed : Width x Height

Two-Page Spread 15-3/4" x 9-5/8" 16-3/4" x 10-7/8" 17" x 11-1/8"

Full Page 7-3/8" x 9-5/8" 8-3/8" x 10-7/8" 8-5/8" x 11-1/8"

Junior 5-7/16" x 9-5/8" 5-15/16" x 10-7/8" 6-1/16" x 11-1/8"

1/2 Horizontal 7-3/8" x 4-11/16" 8-3/8" x 5-7/16" 8-5/8" x 5-9/16"

1/2 Vertical 3-9/16" x 9-5/8" 4-1/16" x 10-7/8" 4-3/16" x 11-1/8"

1/2 Island 5-7/16" x 6-3/8" 5-15/16" x 6-7/8" 6-1/16" x 7"

1/3 Horizontal 7-3/8" x 3"

Production charges will be applied to non-press ready print advertising after the initial design and one round of advertiser alterations. Alterations thereafter will be charged a fee of $50 net on half-page and smaller ads and $100 on ads larger than half-page. Electronic advertising charges will be $25 for the second round of changes and $50 thereafter. The content and images of the ads are the sole responsibility of the advertiser.

1/3 Vertical 3-9/16" x 6-3/8"

1/4 Horizontal 5-7/16" x 3"

1/4 Vertical 3-9/16" x 4-11/16"

1/8 Horizontal 3-9/16" x 2-1/4"

1/8 Vertical 1-5/8" x 4-11/16"

Showcase 1-5/8" x 2-1/4"

Full Page

Junior

1/2 island

1/2 V

1/4 Square

1/2 H

1/4 H

1/8 V

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1/3 H

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Manufacturers • Distributors • Dealers — Working together to increase visibility and sales to landscape contractors regionally, nationwide and online.Turf takes advantage of its regional editions by offering exclusive co-op advertising programs presented in partnership with many of the industry’s leading manufacturers. Co-op advertising programs are an effective way for manufacturers to support their dealer and distributor networks and are a great complement to their display advertising programs. With co-op advertising, everybody wins!Contact your regional account manager to discuss LawnSite/Multimedia co-ops, traffic reports and geo-tracking. Call 802-748-8908 for full program details.

Co-op Advertising ProgramsGeographic Advertising Regions

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TERMS: Acceptance of all advertising is subject to publisher's approval and agreement by the advertiser to indemnify and protect the publisher from loss or expense on claims or suits based upon contents of such advertisement. This includes suits for libel, plagiarism, copyright infringement and unauthorized use of a person’s name or photograph. The publisher does not assume liability for errors in any advertisement beyond the cost of the space occupied by the individual item in which the error appeared. All claims must be made within one week of publication. No rebates allowed for errors in key numbers or other type set by publisher. Tear sheets included with bill only upon request. All agreements are subject to labor disputes, accidents, fires, acts of God or other contingencies beyond publisher’s control. Further, the publisher shall not be liable for failure to publish an advertisement. Advertiser is ultimately responsible and liable for payment for advertising placed by agency in the event the agency defaults on payment to the publisher. Canceled contracts are subject to a short rate. The advertiser will be billed based on the frequency rate applicable when the contract is canceled. Cancellation of ad space must be received in writing before published closing date. Also, layouts of advertising in Turf are products of its staff and may not be reproduced without written permission of publisher. Mail date is the last day of the month.

The Landscaping Professional’s Original Online CommunityWith over 162,000 members, LawnSite.com is the online forum for beginner and veteran lawn care and landscape business owners. Launched in 1998, LawnSite.com is the original online community serving the green industry and a terrific business resource for peer-to-peer interaction and social discussion.We offer a variety of online advertising and exposure opportunities. Below are some examples. Please contact your advertising representative for specific details and pricing options:

• Graphic Banners Ranging in Size, Placement and Impressions• Videos • Podcasts & Webcasts• Search Sponsorship • Private Focus Group Forums• Announcements and Press Releases

www.TurfMagazine.comPositon Pixels 12 mos 9 mos 6 mos 3 mos 1 mo

1. Premier Horizontal Banner

468 x 60

$8,000 - $5,000 - -

2. Center Horizontal Banner (In Rotation)

468 x 60

$2,250 $1,650 $1,250 $1,050 -

3. Anchor Horizontal Banner

468 x 60

$4,500 $3,600 $2,700 $1,500 -

4. Premier Vertical Banner

120 x 240

$6,500 $5,000 $3,500 $2,000 -

5. Standard Vertical Banner (In Rotation)

120 x 240

$2,400 $2,250 $1,800 $1,200 -

6. Video - $2,100 $1,800 $1,350 $850 $300

7. Keyword Sponsorships

- $3,000 - $2,000 - -

DimensionsSize/Shape Live Area: Width x Height Trim: Width x Height Bleed : Width x Height

Two-Page Spread 15-3/4" x 9-5/8" 16-3/4" x 10-7/8" 17" x 11-1/8"

Full Page 7-3/8" x 9-5/8" 8-3/8" x 10-7/8" 8-5/8" x 11-1/8"

Junior 5-7/16" x 9-5/8" 5-15/16" x 10-7/8" 6-1/16" x 11-1/8"

1/2 Horizontal 7-3/8" x 4-11/16" 8-3/8" x 5-7/16" 8-5/8" x 5-9/16"

1/2 Vertical 3-9/16" x 9-5/8" 4-1/16" x 10-7/8" 4-3/16" x 11-1/8"

1/2 Island 5-7/16" x 6-3/8" 5-15/16" x 6-7/8" 6-1/16" x 7"

1/3 Horizontal 7-3/8" x 3"

Production charges will be applied to non-press ready print advertising after the initial design and one round of advertiser alterations. Alterations thereafter will be charged a fee of $50 net on half-page and smaller ads and $100 on ads larger than half-page. Electronic advertising charges will be $25 for the second round of changes and $50 thereafter. The content and images of the ads are the sole responsibility of the advertiser.

1/3 Vertical 3-9/16" x 6-3/8"

1/4 Horizontal 5-7/16" x 3"

1/4 Vertical 3-9/16" x 4-11/16"

1/8 Horizontal 3-9/16" x 2-1/4"

1/8 Vertical 1-5/8" x 4-11/16"

Showcase 1-5/8" x 2-1/4"

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The Turf / LawnSite e-ReportThe e-Report delivers the latest in industry news, products, technology, in-novations and best practices directly to the desktops of landscape contractors. Our focused approach to content and circulation delivers relevant informa-tion that speaks directly to the issues and opportunities faced by our audience.• Relevant news and information drawn from leading sources—business,

trade, academia, industry and media outlets.• Circulation drawn from Turf magazine and LawnSite. Average per issue

circulation is 25,000 (source: Publisher’s own data).• Biweekly distribution.• Posting of e-Report on TurfMagazine.com and LawnSite.com offers

additional viewers and greater visibility for your brand. Co-sponsorship investment $1,495*

*Net rate is per month and reflects a four-month minimum commitment.

Ask your advertising representative about Turf TV, LawnSite QuickCuts, Focus on Alternative Fuels Newsletter & Product Center, plus other e-newsletter opportunities.

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