The Glass Bead is the place to reach Glass Bead Artisans. ISGB members are serious about their craft and are enthusiastic to try products to help them move their glass art to the next level. 

You can download a .pdf copy of our 2009 Media Kit HERE.  Be aware that this is a large file and most of the information contained in it appears below. 

The ISGB's Glass Bead connects you to over 1600 of the glass world's most impressive creators of glass beads and jewelry.

The Glass Bead is mailed quarterly to ISGB members. Approximately 100 additional copies are distributed at classes and workshops held throughout the country.

Our online survey shows that:

• The Glass Bead readers on average have been working with glass for about four years.  
• The majority of readers spend almost 15 hours per week in front of their torches. 
• Over 90% use their glass bead creations to make finished jewelry.   
• Our Members are successfully selling their glass bead creations, earning almost $10,000 on average from this part-time artisan occupation. 
• Our Members spent 1 1/3 hours reading their most recent issue of The Glass Bead. 
• They consider The Glass Bead advertising a great way to find equipment and supplies.
• 65% of the ISGB members own one or more torches. 
• ISGB Members spent over $1600 per year on glass on the average.
• Our Members spent over $1400 per year on jewelry-making supplies. 

The Glass Bead connects you with your target market! Reach key decision makers today with The ISGB's Bead Release.

To reserve your ad space, send e-mail to advertising@isgb.org.

2009 Bead Release Issues:

	Space Deadline	Artwork Deadline	Expected Publication
Issue 1 - Winter	November 2	November 16	Mid January
Issue 2 - Spring	February 5	February 9	Mid April
Issue 3 - Summer	April 20	April 27	Mid July
Issue 4 - Fall	August 17	August 24	Mid October

2008 The Glass Bead Advertising Rates:

Black and White
	Members	Non-Members	Prepay
Business Card	N/A	N/A	-
Quarter Page	145	175	125
Half Page	200	240	175
Full Page	315	380	275
Full Color
	Members	Non-Members	Prepay
Half Page	375	425	325
Full Page	545	655	475
IF/IB Cover	675	810	590
Back Cover	805	965	700
Centerfold Spread	1150	1380	1000
Centerfold Ad	635	765	550

Advertising Specifications

Electronic files via e-mail. Send to advertising@isgb.org.
Please list company name, size, and issue in the subject line.
If file is over 5mb in size, please burn your ad on a CD, provide a color proof and mail to: ISGB Advertising / Janelle Zorko / 925 N Oasis Drive Deer Park / WA 99006.

If e-mailing an ad, please use a compression tool such as Stuff-It or Zip-It to compress all your files.

For accuracy, we advise that you send a color proof of your ad to the above mailing address.

Without a color proof of the ad, we are unable to guarantee exact accuracy.

File size should be no smaller than 300 dpi (dots per inch) at 100% of the ad’s reproduction size.*

CMYK TIFF format preferred. JPEGS okay, but not recommended.

PDF files are acceptable if all layers are flattened and type layers are rastercized.

At 100% of print size, resolution must be 300 DPI (dots per inch) Lines Screen: 150 LPI (lines per inch).

If you have any questions or concerns about how to format or save your files contact Janelle at advertising@isgb.org.

* Ads that do not follow these specifications could be subject to production charges
of $75 minimum.

• If e-mailing an ad, please use a compression tool such as Stuff-It or Zip-It to compress all your files.
• Submit a color proof for all color ads.
• Please mail color proof if ad is being e-mailed. Without a proof we cannot be held accountable for any errors.

If  you have any questions or concerns about how to format or save your files, contact advertising@isgb.org
 

Layout Guide:

Size	Horizontal by Vertical
Spread Bleed	17.25" x 11.25" (allow for .625 from bleed to live area) No text should cross over gutter.
Full Page  Live	7.375” x 10"
Full Page Bleed	8.625” X 11.25” (.625” from bleed to live area)
Half Page Vertical	3.625” x 10”
Half Page Horizontal	7.375” x 4.75”
Quarter Page	3.625” x 4.75”
Business Card	3.5" x 2"

 

Mechanical Specifications

Publication trim size: 8.375" x 11". Saddle stitched. Web offset printing.
Ad dimensions are specified above.
Visual guidelines for ads on the following 3 pages.
On full-page bleed ads, please keep all copy with in the live area of the edge of the page.

• Advertisement placement constitutes an agreement between ISGB and the advertiser.
• All advertising is subject to ISGB approval. ISGB's The Glass Bead reserves the right to reject any advertising that it believes does not meet the standards of the association or that may be deemed offensive in any way.
• ISGB's The Glass Bead's liability for error will not exceed the ad rates for the ad in question.
• ISGB's The Glass Bead will be held harmless from any liability arising from the possible loss or damage to any and all elements supplied for the purpose of reproduction of advertisements in ISGB's The Glass Bead publications.
• Advertisements that are not in the appropriate electronic format will incur composition and /or production charges, which will be billed to the advertiser at current market rates.
• All advertisers must supply an accurate proof by the artwork deadline. Acceptable proofs are specified on the Specifications sheet.  ISGB's The Glass Bead cannot guarantee the quality of your printed ad if an accurate proof is not provided.
• With the exception of the covers and paid positioning, ad position is not guaranteed. ISGB's The Glass Bead will make every effort to meet position requests, but assumes no obligation to meet those requests.
• Written notice of cancellations must be received by the space deadline.
• Artwork will not be kept or returned unless advertiser specifies when it is submitted.
• It is the advertiser's responsibility to ensure that the ad dimensions are correct. Dimensions for all ad sizes are listed on the specifications sheet.
• Late Policy:  Artwork is due 8 days after the space deadline.  If there is a problem with the art, or the art is not received by that time, we will grant a one-time grace period to get everything resolved by 15 days after the space deadline.  If the problem is not resolved, you will be billed a $100.00 late fee in addition to your ad space, each time your artwork is submitted past the deadline. 
• 15 days beyond the space deadline, or after you have used your grace period, you will be billed for the space you reserved, a late fee, and we may not be able to include your ad in the publication, depending on when you get it to us.  Please consult your Advertising Manager for information on late artwork accommodations.

You can download a .pdf copy of our 2009 Media Kit HERE.  Be aware that this is a large file and most of the information contained in it appears above.