Online Advertising

To place an ad, please contact us at 312.266.8400 or email us at ads@greatlakesboating.com.

Online Advertising Rates

Position	Price	Size (pixels)
Top Banner	$350	468 x 60
Top-Left Banner	$350	150 x 300
Bottom Banner	$250	468 x 60

Banner ads will run for a 2-month period, parallel to the publishing dates of the magazine. The prices listed above represent a 2-month period.

Availability and rates are subject to change at any time. All advertisements are subject to the contract, which can be downloaded here.

Advertising space online must be prepaid. Payment can be submitted via credit card online. Please e-mail for availability and access to the secure online payment center.

Website Production Specifications

All production and html instructions (including ad file, URL, and "alt text") must be submitted to Wardell Latham, at wlatham@greatlakesboating.com.

Banner file formats - GIF, JPEG or Flash (must be compatible with Flash 6 player). size.
Animation - Available, depending on the creative size and banner location.
Animation time - All ads are limited to a total playtime of six seconds.
Third-party ad serving - Available using approved vendors only. Please submit your request to use a third-party ad via e-mail to glb@greatlakesboating.com.
URL size - No max URL length. Include viable URL. If URL is not sent to traffic department, we will default to the URL identified in the contract.
Alt text - Maximum of 30 characters on tag line, including spaces.
Media Creation Service - Service is available for a fee to help you make your banners, brochures and media content.