The Magazine

American Scientist is written and edited for scientists, engineers and other enthusiasts of science who are curious about developments in a wide range of disciplines. American Scientist is published six times per year (January, March, May, July, September, and November) by Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society.

Advertising Deadlines

Space orders are due on or before the closing date listed above and may not be cancelled by the advertiser after that time.

General Advertising Rates

Black and White Advertising Rates

Color Rates

2-color (process only) $320 per page
3- and 4-color process $1,100 per page
Other color options and charges are available on request.

Bleed Rates

No charge.

Preferred and Special Positions

Full or fractional page units ordered as specified positions and guaranteed by publisher: 10% premium over earned black & white rate.

Inside Front Cover - 20% premium on earned b & w rate.

Inside Back Cover - 15% premium on earned b & w rate.

Back Cover - 25% premium on earned b & w rate.

Covers are non-cancelable.

Inserts

Inserts furnished by the advertiser that are complete, ready to bind and require no back-up, earn the regular black & white page rate. Additional charges for back-up, folding or unfolding, and binding will be furnished on request. Such charges are non-commissionable. For rates on multiple page inserts, contact American Scientist. Inserts are non-cancelable.

Advertising Rates for Book Publishers and Non-Profit Organizations

Every issue of American Scientist includes 20-25 book reviews in the Scientists’ Bookshelf, the most extensive book review section of any science magazine. We offer book publishers and non-profit organizations a 10% discount off of our regular advertising rates.

Commissions and Discounts

15% of gross billing allowed to recognized advertising agencies on space, color, and position charges only, provided account is paid within 30 days of invoice date.

Payment must be received within 30 days of invoice with established credit. Credit approval must be completed prior to placement of the first insertion, or prepayment will be required. Penalty after 60 days is 1.5% per month.

Contracts and Copy Regulations

The contract year is six consecutive issues. No conditions, printed or otherwise, appearing on contracts, orders, or copy instructions that conflict with the publisher’s policies will be binding on the publisher.

The publisher reserves the right to reject any advertising for any reason at any time even though a reservation has been previously acknowledged. All advertisements must be clearly and prominently identified by the trademark and/or signature of the advertiser.

In consideration of the acceptance of the advertisement (subject always to the other terms and conditions of our rate card), the agency and the advertiser must, in respect of the contents of the advertisement, indemnify and save the publisher harmless against any expense arising from claims or actions against the publisher because of the publication of the contents of the advertisement.

Rates and units of space are subject to change by the publisher, provided that announcement of any increase in rates will be made at least three months in advance of the first issue to which such new rates shall be applicable. Orders beyond three months accepted at rates then prevailing. The publisher is not responsible for errors in key numbers.

For further information on advertising in American Scientist, please contact Advertising Sales.

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