EDgage
Welcome to EDgage
Business is done when trust is established. At APTech, fostering end-to-end business value chains is part of our mission. We are good at getting like-minded people together and now we are building communities to help marketing professionals within specific vertical market segments achieve their business goals.
Introducing EDgage, a new content platform built to connect higher education marketers and enrollment specialists. The platform serves professionals in this market by igniting creative ideas, inspiring new campaigns and enabling faster conversion.
By sharing the relevant success stories and practical strategies, higher education marketers will find inspiration in their quest for higher levels of performance. EDgage will educate higher ed professionals on a wide range of unique marketing ideas and ready-to-implement tactics.
EDgage content embodies the entire sales and marketing process. Educating customers and prospects is a subtle and nonintrusive way to get on people’s radar and earn their trust and respect. We have seen it work, and we can now connect companies like yours to our robust higher education networking community.
EDgage includes a quarterly-printed magazine, an online component that updates our readers, and virtual or live summits that will inspire higher education marketers across the country. Overall, the entire content platform is designed to connect you to with your target market—the people that make decisions about marketing services—including print. You’re invited to take part in this exciting marketing opportunity by sponsoring EDgage.
Warmest regards,
Thayer Long
President
The Association for PRINT Technologies
EDgage Magazine
The EDgage platform is built to connect you with higher education marketers and enrollment specialists. The program serves this popular market by igniting creative ideas, inspiring new campaigns and enabling higher levels of conversion. The EDgage magazine offers you a chance to connect with the community that invests in marketing services four times per year, plus monthly online content and events.
Components
EDgage Spotlights
250 words and high-resolution imagery of either a product or a customer you would like to highlight. Your logo will accompany the sponsorship of the spotlight. Copy can be supplied by you, or we can create it.
EDgage Online Banners
Digital ads on the EDgage website.
EDgage Live!
In 2022, we will host summits for the brightest minds in higher education marketing. These summits will be anchored with content that strategically focuses on marketing and how to increase awareness, engagement and enrollment.
Editorial Calendar
EDgage magazine shares success stories and practical strategies that higher education marketers will find inspirational in their quest for name recognition, brand awareness and ultimately increased enrollments. By educating higher ed professionals on all marketing ideas and tactics, EDgage magazine has become a trusted, go-to resource.
Distribution Date: February 4, 2022
Material Due Date: December 17, 2022
Magnetism: Marketing’s retention issue
The Vibe: Why setting campus culture is critical
Distribution Date: May 6, 2022
Material Due Date: March 18, 2022
Front & Center – A Student-first Approach to Higher Ed Marketing
Affecting Leadership – Overcoming Resistance to Make an Impact
Distribution Date: August 5, 2022
Material Due Date: June 17, 2022
Who Are We? Schools Face Brand Identity Question
ROI – The Return of Ink – Higher ED Marketers Stand Out with Printed Content
Distribution Date: November 1, 2022
Material Due Date: September 16, 2022
How the Pandemic Changed Conversation About Higher Ed
Agility Work – Best Practice Advice for Building Effective Marketing Departments
EDgage Online includes additional content to support higher education marketers and enrollment specialists. We contact subscribers via email on a monthly basis, on the following schedule. Opportunities exist to publish a limited number of ads in these e-newsletters.
EDgage Online Distribution Dates
- January 18
- February 15
- March 15
- April 19
- May 17
- June 21
- July 19
- August 16
- September 20
- October 18
- November 15
- December 13
Component Pricing
| Component | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Full Page Ad or Spotlight | $1,500 |
| Inside Front Cover Ad | $2,000 |
| Inside Back Cover Ad | $2,000 |
| 2-page Center Spread | $2,000 |
| Pre-printed Inserts | $3,000 |
| Online Banner | $500 |
| Spring EDgage Summit | $2,500 |
| Platinum Sponsorship (all inclusive) | $10,000 |
Ads/Artwork Specifications
Full-page Ad
Live/safe area: 8.25″ x 10.25″
Trim: 9″ x 11″
Bleed: 9.25″ x 11.25″
Back Cover Ad
Live/safe area: 8.25″ x 7.25″
Trim: 9″ x 8″
Bleed: 9.25″ x 8.25″
Full Center Spread Ad(s)
Live/safe area: 8.25″ x 10.25″ (each page)
Trim: 18″ x 11″
Bleed: 18.25″ x 11.25″
Files
- PDF/X-1a is preferred file delivery format
- Images should be high resolution, CMYK format (at least 200 dpi.)
- Do not mix RGB, CMYK and spot colors in document
- Fonts must be embedded in PDF
- Color should be CMYK using U.S. Web Coated (SWOP) v2. RGB, spot or other colors will be converted to CMYK using U.S. Web Coated (SWOP) v2; anticipated color may not result.
- For critical color supply SWOP-certified color proof with color bars.
Inserts
- Tip-in Insert: maximum 8×10″, 70# text max weight
- Blow-in Insert: minimum 5×3½”, maximum 6×4¼”, 75# standard stock
- Polybag Insert: minimum 4×6″, maximum 9 x 10″
- Bellyband: 5″ tall x 18¾” wide, 80#
* Actual print samples must be sent to printer for machinability testing prior to deadline.
Banners for EDgage Online
Most standard banner sizes apply
Examples: 300×250 – Medium rectangle, 336×280 – Large rectangle, 728×90 – Leaderboard,
300×600 – Half page or large skyscraper, 320×50 – Mobile leaderboard.
Ads can be animated or static. Banners are typically updated on a month-to-month basis.
Email jshaffer@aptech.org with questions or to submit your banner.
Contact
Editor — Julie Shaffer, jshaffer@aptech.org
Association for PRINT Technologies
113 Seaboard Lane
Suite C-250
Franklin, TN 37067
703-264-7200