Overview

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Advertising in The Melbourne TImes

Since 1971 The Melbourne Times has been the voice of its community with a vigorous and direct approach to its reporting, a strongly followed opinion and letters section an entertaining read and a firm commitment to fostering the arts.

Its fearless approach and community participation has earnt the paper industry awards, and is reflected by staunch reader loyalty.

As well as breaking news stories, The Melbourne Times has the best coverage of real estate in the inner northern area with a separate section devoted to property.

Regular sections in The Melbourne Times include:

Cover Story - In-depth and engaging report on local issues, events and debates

Profile - Interesting and entertaining interviews with local legends, celebrities and personalities

Time Out - Film, theatre and music; meet the makers, read the reviews and understand the scene. In food, wine, bars, cafes, restaurants, galleries. The Melbourne Times gives you a taste of what is going on

Drive - Our advertisers represent the quality brands of Europe, Asia, USA and Australia. Together with our editorial stories they provide insight to the Automotive Industry such as Dealerships, Auto Traders, Finance Companies, Accessories and Services

Domain - The only place for buying and selling real estate

Inside-Out - Regular editorial on design options for both indoor and out door spaces

The Look - Regular features on what's hot and what's not in fashion today and the top tips on health and beauty.

Publication Overview

Circulation: 96,037

Source: CAB Audit Apr 07 - Mar 08

Published Wednesday
(Code: TMT)

Advertising Rates:
Casual Rate
DPS___________$10,382
Full Page_______$5,710
1/2 Page________$3,115
16 Units________$2,120
1/4 Page________$1,622
8 Units_________$1,146
6 Units_________$865
4 Units_________$573
2 Units_________$287
Rates exclude GST.
Rates are effective until June 2009.

Display Deadlines
Bookings_____Wednesday 5.00pm (7 days prior)
Material________Thursday 5.00pm

Classified Deadlines
All Classifieds___ Monday 2.00pm

Delivery Summary:

Abbotsford	3067
Alphington	3078
Brunswick	3056
Brunswick East	3057
Brunswick West	3055
Carlton	3053
Carlton North	3054
Clifton Hill	3068
Collingwood	3066
East Melbourne	3002
Fairfield	3078
Fitzroy	3065
Fitzroy North	3068
Flemington	3031
Kensington	3031
Kensington Banks	3031
Northcote	3070
North Melbourne	3051
Parkville	3052
Preston	3072
Reservoir	3073
Richmond	3121
Thornbury	3071
West Melbourne	3003

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Rates

To negotiate your best rates, contact your Sales Executive

Published Monday

(Code: BDJ)

Advertising Rates

Size	Casual * Rates exclude GST
Single Module	$80
Full Page (32)	$2,554
1/2 Page (16)	$1,277
1/4 Page (8)	$638
Colour	Spot $195 per colour Full Color $440
Insert Rates	$68* per 1,000 up to 8 (A4) pages POA more than 8 (A4) pages
Conditions	Production costs may be charged. Please inquire. Rates are effective until June 2009
Loadings
Front Page	POA
Prior to Page 15	30%
Annual Spend Discount
3%	$5,250
8%	$10,500
13%	$21,000
18%	$42,000
25%	$63,000
30%	$105,000
Classifieds
Rate per column cm (min 3cms) 1-3 weeks	$5.25
Rate per column cm (min 3cms) 13-51 weeks	$4.72
Rate per line (Min 4 lines) 1-12 weeks	$3.01

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Specs / Deadlines

Any Questions? Call our customer service

Artwork
• PDF files only, Acrobat Distiller specs available from Production Support. (See Enquiries) • All fonts must be imbedded and subset. CID fonts are not accepted. All images must be CMYK.
• Artwork not to spec will be rejected and requested to be resupplied.

Image Formats
• TIFF or EPS format. Newspaper resolution minimum 200 dpi @ 100 line screen.
• Colour profile available from Production Support. (See Enquiries)
• Illustrations can be supplied as Illustrator, Illustrator EPS or PICT files.
• All bitmap (one bit image) files must be supplied at 600dpi minimum

Electronic Job Delivery
We accept material via Email, CD, Quickcut, Websend and Adonline Direct.
Quickcut – www.quickcut.com.au
Websend – www.websend.com.au
Adonline Direct – www.adonline.com.au LOGIN: adonline PASSWORD: support

Colour
• Publications are produced in CMYK. Please ensure all spot colours are modified to CMYK.
• Total ink weight set to 240% with black at 85%, allow for 25% Dot gain
• Printing Sequence: black, cyan, magenta, yellow.

TYPEFACE GUIDELINES
• Minimum size is 8pt, reverse and non single colour type minimum size is 10pt.
• All fonts supplied in vector art files must be converted to outlines.

RESPONSIBILITY
The client assumes all responsibility for obtaining copyright clearance for all advertisement content when material is supplied. No responsibility can be taken for the omission of an advertisement due to a missed deadline or the supply of incorrect material.

All advertisements requiring specialist colour matching must be supplied with a full size colour accurate proof or equivalent eg: iris, etc. Inkjet/laser/glossy prints are not acceptable and no responsibility for colour reproduction will be accepted if a full-size, colour-accurate proof is not supplied.

ENQUIRIES
Production Support: Toll Free Ph. 1300 666 326
East Office 9238 7777 and West Office 8318 5777

Berwick & District Journal Deadlines

Advertising Section	Deadlines
Display Deadlines
Bookings	Thursday 1.00pm
Supplied material	Monday Midday
Real Estate Deadlines
Bookings	Thursday 9.00am
Supplied material	Thursday 5.00pm
Classified Deadlines
Trades	Friday 5.00pm
Real Estate	Monday Midday
Auto	Monday Midday
Weddings & Celebrations	Monday Midday
All other Classifieds	Monday Midday
Conditions	Early deadlines apply to public holidays.

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Awards & Community

FCN supports a number of events, clubs and organisations each year in order to engage the communities we serve.

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Circulation 45,437 Source: CAB Audit Apr 07 - Sep 07	Readership 31,000 Source: Roy Morgan Readership Survey Apr 06 - Mar 08

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Features

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Contacts

Fairfax Community Network - Dandenong Office

142-144 Frankston-Dandenong Road
PO Box 318, Dandenong VIC 3175

t: (03) 9238 7777
f: (03) 9238 7682

Senior Reporter

name: Danielle Butcher
e: danielle.butcher@fairfax.com.au
t: (03) 9238 7777
f: (03) 9238 7682

Agency Representative - Victorian Agency Manager

name: Matt Connell
e: fcnagency@fairfax.com.au
t: 03 9601 2849

Divisional Editor

name: Peter Simcock
e: peter.simock@fairfax.com.au
t: (03) 9238 7777
f: (03) 9238 7682

Sales Manager

name: Kristina Leckenby
e: berwickads@fairfax.co.au
t: (03) 9238 7777
f: (03) 9238 7682

Production Manager

name: Rocky Papandrea
e: rocky.panandrea@fairfax.com.au
t: (03) 9473 4766
f: (03) 9473 4702

Regional Sales Manager

name: Georgina McLeod
e: georgina.mcleod@fairfax.com.au
t: (03) 9238 7777
f: (03) 9238 7682

Distribution Manager

name: Neale Heard
e: fcn_circulation@fairfax.com.au
t: (03) 9473 4700
f: (03) 9473 4701

Fairfax Community Classifieds

email: classfcn@fairfax.com.au
t: 13 24 25 or (03) 9238 7770
f: (03) 9238 7676

Publisher

name: Colin Moss
Level 8, 250 Victoria Parade
East Melbourne 3002
for Fairfax Community Newspapers

Marketing Manager

name: Courtney Mitchell
e: courtney.mitchell@fairfax.com.au
t: (03) 9473 4831
f: (03) 9473 4704