CREATIVE DIRECTORY SERVICES WEBSITE RATE INFORMATION FACT SHEET Effective 2008
Banner Specs/Rates
cost duration # spots size (pixels)
Home page $800 3 months 3 218 x 68
Section - All Pages $1,500 1 year exclusive 436 x 68
Sub-section page $1,000 1 year 436 x 68
Listing & Link $150 1 year 10 Lines @ 70 characters/Line
Link Only $75 1 year
File should be 48K or less
photoshop.gif and/or ani.gif (animation) 72 dpi
RGB color
include your URL
transmit: ads@creativedir.com
NOTE: BANNERS/LINKS ACTIVATED UPON RECEIPT OF PAYMENT
We accept VISA/MASTERCARD/AM EX
Contact your sales representative for current availabilities
Chicago Creative Directory
4149 N. Leamington
Chicago, IL 60641
Phone 773/427-7777
email: info@creativedir.com
www.creativedir.com
CHICAGO CREATIVE DIRECTORY RATE INFORMATION We reach more people. . .
The Chicago Creative Directory has a national distribution of 6,250 copies.
It is sent to every art buyer, art director, creative director and producer at every advertising agency in Chicago,
in addition to top creative personnel at every agency billing over $5 million in a 10-state area and to creative buyers at agencies billing over $25 million across the nation.
The Creative Directory is also sent to major Corporate, Industrial and Publishing Firms and Associations in a 10-state area to the Ad Managers, Communication Directors, In house creative departments, etc.
And since we guarantee a 90% controlled distribution, you can be sure your message will be seen by key people purchasing creative and production services throughout the country.
The Creative Directory Services website (www.creativedir.com) is accessed over 2,200 times a day.
Your listing will automatically be repeated on this site and all your descriptive copy will be entered into our searchable database. This allows prospective buyers to search by key words (corporate, tabletop, packaging, animation, aerial, etc.) to find exactly the service they need.
You can update your listing on the web at any time at no additional cost.
A link to your website and e-mail is also included.
WE REACH MORE PEOPLE
The Chicago Creative Directory has a national distribution of 8,000 copies.
It is sent to every art buyer, art director, creative director and producer at every advertising agency in Chicago,
in addition to top creative personnel at every agency billing over $5 million in a 10-state area and to creative buyers at agencies billing over $25 million across the nation.
The Creative Directory is also sent to major Corporate, Industrial and Publishing Firms and Associations in a 10-state area to the Ad Managers, Communication Directors, In-house creative departments, etc.

And since we guarantee a 90% controlled distribution, you can be sure your message will be seen by key people purchasing creative and production services throughout the country.

The Creative Directory Services website (www.creativedir.com) is accessed over 2,000 times a day. Your ad will automatically be repeated on this site & all your descriptive copy will be entered into our searchable database.
This allows prospective buyers to search by key words (corporate, tabletop, aerial etc.) to find exactly the service they need.
You can update your listing on the web up to 3 times a year at no additional cost. A link to your website is also included.

2009 RATES
Includes Chicago Creative Directory & Creative Directory Services Website

BLACK AND WHITE
Full Page...............................................................................................$1950
Half Page...............................................................................................$1050
Third Page..............................................................................................$825
Quarter Page............................................................................................$675
Logo....................................................................................................$550
Spot Color - CMYK (per color)2 Color + $150.00 CMYK 4 Color + $300.00
Listing, 8 lines (Complimentary with Graphic Ad)..................................$205
Standard Creative Directory format (65 characters per line)
INCLUDES SAME INFORMATION ON THE WEB w/Link to Your Site
Addd 10% for special placement (art on top, etc.)
Additional Lines........................................................................................$20
2 Line Bold Face with Website...........................................................................$100
Cross File, Bold Face...................................................................................$40
4 COLOR
Full Page including 1,000 reprints
Separations and Proof supplied by Advertiser...........................................$2200
Divider pages including 500 reprints
Separations and Proof supplied by Advertiser...........................................$2800
*Publisher can provide separations at cost.
INSERTS
1 Sheet 2 Sides...........................................................................................$1950
With Gate Fold............................................................................................$2800
Paper Stock: Not less than 70 LB enamel
Not greater than 80 LB cover
Quantity 6,250
Trimmed Size: 8-1/2 "x 5-1/2"
Gate Fold: Trim Size 10-1/2"x 8-1/2" and Folded to 5-1/2"x 8-1/2"
Allow 3/8" in gutter for binding.

CLOSINGS BEGIN: August 1

PUBLICATION: March

More people reach for us . . .
Because The Chicago Creative Directory is the most convenient and
comprehensive directory in the midwest.
Our list of over 5,000 creative services includes
• Computer Graphics • Photographers • Illustrators/ Designers
• Print/Pre-Press Services • Multimedia • Film & Videotape Production
• Sound Studios & Producers Services • CD/ROM/Interactive • Post Production • Equipment • Talent • Advertising and much more!
Our easy to use format makes us the perfect working directory and the outstanding reproduction gives you an excellent showcase for your work. So, to reach the most people - most effectively - reach for - The Chicago Creative Directory

Contact: Kurt Hansen, Phillis Adler
Webmaster: Dave Hansen
The Chicago Creative Directory
4149 N. Leamington
Chicago, Illinois 60641
773/427-7777
info@creativedir.com

MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
Size Width Depth
Full Page* 51/2" (Trim Size)* 81/2" 6" (Bleed Size)* 9"
*All full-page ads are right hand - allow 3/8" in gutter for binding Half Page 4" 4"
Third page 4" 3"
Quarter page 4" 2"
Logo 4" 11/2"
BLACK AND WHITE
Hi-Res PDF
Mac based Photoshop 300+ dpi tiff files
Mac based IIlustrator eps with type as outlines
Mac based Quark including all graphic elements & all screen & printer fonts with a Laser Print sample. NO FILM
We Accept Mac Based CDs - or e-mail your file to ads@creativedir.com
4 COLOR PROCESS - CMYK
Proof Requirements:
Laser proofs (color or black & white) are acceptable for content proofs only.
Contract quality Press, Offpress, and Digital (Halftone, and Continuous Tone) proofs are acceptable for color guidance on press.
PRODUCTION CHARGES
Advertisers Can be Charged Production Charges &15% for Converting Submitted Materials to Our Specifications.
CONTRACT & COPY REGULATIONS
Receipt of Chicago Creative Directory invoice and/or revised art or copy confirms commitment of space reservation and all conditions.
Client agrees to pay at least 50% of the invoice with art and copy,
50% when the Creative Directory is published
. No Refunds After Closing.
No agency commission will be allowed.
Client has read the advertising rate information and agrees to its requirements.
The publisher reserves the right to reject any advertising not in keeping with the publication’s standards.
The advertiser agrees to assume liability for all content of advertisements printed or electronically generated and for any claims arising there from against the publisher.
Targeted Mailing Lists Available at $300/K - Reduced Rates for Clients