PUBLICATIONS

PUBLICATIONS

The Beverage Journal offers brand and pricing information within the Connecticut and Rhode Island local markets, bringing together thousands buyers and sellers in each state’s licensed alcohol beverage industry.

We provide and deliver the market’s local news and industry reporting, coupled with the each state’s most comprehensive price and product access resources.

Whether you’re a national supplier or importer, state distributor or importer, licensed bar or retail professional,  is the market’s trusted and experienced local resource for beer, wine and spirit product and price information, offering trade tools to support your business.

Our coverage of local launches and events, new products, innovative services and industry people crosses over into our growing online community, enabling many opportunities to maximize your exposure; in print and online. Our advertising and listing opportunities put products in front of your state’s trade purchasing audience, both on- and off-premise.

PRINT ADVERTISING RATES

Size/Glossy 1X 6X 12X
4/C Full Page 1,352.00 1,144.00 1,105.00
1/2 Page 4/C 811.00 686.00 663.00
1/3 Page 4/C 541.00 458.00 442.00

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Advertisements are accepted in hi-res PDF format built to the below specs. Space reservations are due the 5th of month prior to the issue publication date. All materials are due by the 8th of month prior to issue date. Specs are:

  • Full Page Image Area: 7.25” x 9.875; Trim Size: 8.25 x 10.875; Bleed Size: 8.75 x 11.375
  • Other Advertisement Dimensions: 1/2 page: 7.25w x 4.9375h; 1/3 page: 2.25w x 9.875h vertical/7.25” x 3.25″ horizonal (preferred)
  • Preferred Materials: High-Resolution PDF
  • Classified Advertising: $375 full page; $245 (1/2 page)
  • Prices effective for January 2022.
  • For terms and conditions, contact us.

In Connecticut, the print magazine is directly mailed to more than 3,500 trade accounts, with bulk shipments sent to wholesaler sales teams additionally.

PRINT ADVERTISING RATES

Size/Glossy 1X 6X 12X
4/C Full Page 1,017.00 861.00 831.00
1/2 Page 4/C 610.00 516.00 499.00
1/3 Page 4/C 407.00 344.00 333.00

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Advertisements are accepted in hi-res PDF format built to the below specs. Space reservations are due the 5th of month prior to the issue publication date. All materials are due by the 8th of month prior to issue date. Specs are:

  • Full Page Image Area: 7.25” x 9.875; Trim Size: 8.25 x 10.875; Bleed Size: 8.75 x 11.375
  • Other Advertisement Dimensions: 1/2 page: 7.25w x 4.9375h; 1/3 page: 2.25w x 9.875h
  • Preferred Materials: High-Resolution PDF
  • Classified Advertising: $365 full page; $235 (1/2 page)
  • Prices effective for January 2018.
  • For terms and conditions, contact us.

In Rhode Island, the print magazine is directly mailed to more than 1,200 trade accounts, with bulk shipments sent to wholesaler sales teams additionally.

DIGITAL ADS

When you place ads on our website, you place your products in front of two major buying audiences: on-premise and off-premise beverage professionals, and consumers who follow the industry (or, their favorite brands).

NEWS IS FEATURED ON BEVcommunity

BEVcommunity is our special blend of a blog, up-to-date national and local news, and articles from current and past print issues. It is an online gathering place for the local beverage community; professionals and consumers. You can submit your news, photos and events.  The news attracts more than 15,300 page views a month from more than 9,o00 local and visiting site readers. Share the news.

RATES FOR ONLINE ADS

  • Leaderboard: $150 per month/whole site or zoned, rotating based on volume. 728×90.
  • Side bar story ad: $100, rotating based on volume. 300×250.
  • Please provide jpg or gif artwork.
  • Graphic support available for hourly fee.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Ask us about Spine Advertising, Poly-Bagged Inserts, Tip-Ons and Barn Door Cover advertising. Each offer highly visible and customizable ways to stand out in print, offering more exclusivity of product placement.

Do you want to recognize staff, or showcase your creativity, innovation, and knowledge? We offer a sponsored page.

The Beverage Journal offers unique advertising programs designed to feature beverage products and the people who bring them forward to the consumers.

EDITORIAL CALENDAR

The 2023 media kit is here. 2024 fill media kit soon to come. Check out the 2024 editorial calendar to see where aligned brand opportunity may fall for ad campaign. For example, if we are running a feature on whiskey trends or wines of Chile, you may have a hot brand to promote by running an ad in that same issue.

Plus regular columns offer alignment opportunities. These include:

  • Around Town: Your local launches, events, products and faces
  • Serving Up: Featuring local cocktail recipes and bartenders
  • New Products & Promotions: The newest product releases for spirits, wines and beers
  • Association News: Local topics from local trade associations
  • Retail Review: A look look at off-premise sellers
  • The Find: A compendium of trends and products
  • Wine Buzz: What’s new in the world of wine
PLAN YOUR BRAND ADVERTISING AROUND NATIONAL FEATURE NEWS

SUBSCRIBE OR RENEW

The Connecticut Beverage Journal delivers beverage alcohol brand and pricing information, quick guides to distributors and suppliers as well as informative articles on new products, promotions, people, local association messages, industry issues and events affecting you and your business: in print monthly and online .

Subscribers gain access to the market’s most robust product shopping resource for beer, wine and spirit products, and can place orders directly to wholesalers. It’s all included in your low-cost monthly subscription.

YOU’LL RECEIVE:

  • Articles about the latest products, marketing strategies and promotions to help you stay competitive
  • News on trends and issues that impact your bottom line
  • Local coverage of industry people, places, legislation and events that shape our industry
  • The Brand Index ― indicating which licensed beverage distributor carries what products
  • The Price List ― the official wholesaler product price list shared by licensed beverage distributors
  • Access ― to shop and order from wholesalers from our technology partner’s secure site

IMPORTANT:  Please check your subscription expiration and renew before its expiration date.

Trade associations: CPSA, CRA, WSWC, IAPSA CT and USBG CT members ask us about trial special offers. Call 203-288-3375 ext. 1000.

SUBSCRIBE/RENEW CONNECTICUT

SUBSCRIBE

The Rhode  Island Beverage Journal delivers beverage alcohol brand and pricing information, quick guides to distributors and suppliers as well as informative articles on new products, promotions, people, local association messages, industry issues and events affecting you and your business: in print monthly and online.

Subscribers gain access to the market’s most robust product shopping resource for beer, wine and spirit products, and can place orders directly to wholesalers. It’s all included in your low-cost monthly subscription.

YOU’LL RECEIVE:

  • Articles about the latest products, marketing strategies and promotions to help you stay competitive
  • News on trends and issues that impact your bottom line
  • Local coverage of industry people, places, legislation and events that shape our industry
  • The Brand Index ― indicating which licensed beverage distributor carries what products
  • The Price List ― the official wholesaler product price list shared by licensed beverage distributors
  • Access ― to shop and order from wholesalers from our technology partner’s secure site

IMPORTANT: Please check your subscription expiration and renew before its expiration date.

Trade associations: RIHA , RI Retailers Association and USBG RI members ask us about trial special offers. Call 203-288-3375 ext. 1000.

SUBSCRIBE/RENEW RHODE ISLAND

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