"Serving the Body of Believers in Christ Jesus in Ft. Bend, Austin, Wharton, Waller, Harris, Brazoria, Nueces and Surrounding Counties"

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Effective October 2007

Personnel
Publisher/Editor:  Rev. Michael D. Buford
Associate Publisher:  Mable L. Buford
Business Manager:  Mable L. Buford



Open Rates (per insertion)
Ad Size  1X 3X  6X  12X 
 Full Page (60 in.) $546  $491  $464  $437 
 1/2 Page (30 in.) $300  $270  $255  $240 
 1/3 Page (20 in.) $200  $180  $170  $160 
 1/4 Page (15 in.) $165  $148  $140  $132 
 1/8 Page (7.5 in.) $91  $82  $77  $72 
 Business Card $38  $34  $32  $30 
 Budget Card $28  $25  $23  $22 

Church Directory  $436/yr   $218/6 mos   $109/qtr

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National Rate (Advertising Agency).....$10.70 col. inch

Color Rates
Placement of all color ads are subject to the mechanical capabilities of the press.  Any size color ad accepted.  Four color process separation cost available upon request.

  • 1 color + black          Add $100
  • 2 colors + black        Add $150
  • 3 colors + black        Add $200
 Cyan      Magenta       Yellow       Black

4-Color positions (front cover, back cover and center-fold) may be limited and are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Priority Pages
Priority pages-inside front, page 3, inside back and back cover, available for an additional $150.

Commission & Cash Discounts
A. 15% agency commission is allowd for camera ready copy, provided account is paid in full within 30 days of invoice date.
B. A finance charge of 1.5% per month (annual rate of 18%) will be charged on all invoices not paid within 30 days from date of invoice.

Closing Dates
The "GOOD NEWS" MONTHLY is published the first week of each month.

Issue Advertising Deadlines:
All advertising space reservations and copy should neet the 5:00 P.M. deadline on the 20th to ensure publication in the month specified.

  • January Edition - December 20
  • February Edition - January 20
  • March Edition - February 20
  • April Edition - March 20
  • May Edition - April 20
  • June Edition - May 20
  • July Edition - June 20
  • August Edition - July 20
  • September Edition - August 20
  • October Edition - September 20
  • November Edition - October 20
  • December Edition - November 20

Ad Sizes
Ad Size Width Height
Full Page...............................................................5 col. x 11 1/2
1/2 Page horizontal...................................................5 col. x 10"
1/2 Page vertical...................................................3 col. x 5 3/4"
1/3 Page................................................................
1/4 Page horizontal............................................2.5 col x 5 3/4"
1/8 Page horizontal............................................2.5 col x 2 3/4"
Business Card horizontal...........................................2 col x 2"
Business Card vertical................................................1 col x 4"
Budget Card.........................................................2 1/4" x 2 1/4"

Circulation
Established in 1992
Average monthly Press Run of 10,000 copies per month.  Distributed by private carriers and by U. S. Postal Service to subscribers who pay in advance.  Available to the general public of churches, grocery stores, restaurants, barber shops, beauty salons, gas stations, local businesses and convenient stores in the following counties:  Austin (Wallis, Sealy, San Felipe); Brazoria (West Columbia, Brazoria); Colorado (Eagle Lake, Garwood, Alleyton); Fort Bend (Richmond-Rosenberg, Crabb, Thompson, Booth, Stafford, Brookshire, Needville, Simonton, Kendleton, Fulshear, Sugarland); Harris (Katy, Missouri City, Houston, Alief-Clodine); Matagorda (Bay City); Wharton (Wharton, El Campo, Boling, Spanish Camp/Glen Flora, Louise, Hungerford); other cities - Tomball, Lake Livingston, League City, Dickinson, Lake Station.