2027 ADVERTISING RATES
MAGAZINE
Double Page Spread
Full Page
1 Pg Advertorial + 1 Pg Ad
Half Page
Quarter Page
Company Profile (4 Pgs)
Casual
R26,000
R14,500
R20,000
R9,500
R5,500
R29,500
2 Issue
R23,000
R13,000
R18,500
R8,500
R5,250
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4 Issue
R20,000
R11,500
R17,000
R7,500
R5,000
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Dimensions (w x h) / Info
434 x 297mm (+3mm bleed)
217 x 297mm (+3mm bleed)
181 x 128mm OR 88 x 261mm
88 x 128mm
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NOTES
• The magazine size is 217mm wide x 297mm. In most cases we can resize A4 size supplied adverts if needed.
• Bookings for special positions (IFC, OBC and guaranted positions) carry a 10% surcharge.
• All rates exclude 15% VAT. All rates include agency commission. All advertorials are designed in-house.
• Any cancellation must be made 6 weeks before the booking deadline.
MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
Format Order of Preference:
• PDF with image content which is CMYK or Grayscale at a minimum of 300dpi resolution.
• Adobe InDesign with fonts and CMYK tiffs or eps images (300 dpi)
• Adobe Illustrator with fonts and CMYK tiffs or eps images (300 dpi)
• Full and DPS adverts must include 3mm bleed. See dimensions above.
DEADLINES (4 Issues per Annum)
ISSUE
June 2026 - Q2
September 2026 - Q3
November 2026 - Q4
March 2027 - Q1
June 2027 - Q2
September 2027 - Q3
November 2027 - Q4
March 2028 - Q1
BOOKING DEADLINE
Fri 15 May 2026
Fri 14 August 2026
Fri 6 November 2026
Fri 26 February 2027
Fri 21 May 2027
Fri 20 August 2027
Fri 5 November 2027
Fri 25 February 2028
MATERIAL DEADLINE
Fri 22 May 2026
Fri 21 August 2026
Fri 13 November 2026
Fri 5 March 2027
Fri 28 May 2027
Fri 27 August 2027
Fri 12 November 2027
Fri 3 March 2028
DIGITAL RELEASE
June 2026
September 2026
November 2026
March 2027
June 2027
September 2027
November 2027
March 2028
NOTE: Our print edition follows 2 to 3 weeks after the digital release. The November edition (Q4) is distributed in mid January of the following year.
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