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 The African American Pulpit is the only African American owned and
operated, non-denominational preaching journal in America! Ecumenical in
outlook and theologically diverse, each issue focuses on topics that are
relevant to today's African American preacher. Each issue of The African
American Pulpit features sermons by gifted African American preachers
across denominations. Also included are interviews with prominent preachers,
essays, sermon-helps, and articles reflecting on modern-day ministry and the
many aspects of preaching methodology and sermon construction. |
Advertise in The African
American Pulpit!
Reach Thousands of Pastors and Ministers! |
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| Spring through Winter
Issues Dates |
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| Issue |
Reservations Due
(Submit Order Form) |
Ads Due
(email ad to TAAP) |
Estimated Street Date |
Spring
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October 1 |
October 15 |
March 10 |
Summer
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January 2 |
January 15 |
June 10 |
Fall
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April 1 |
April 15 |
September 10 |
Winter
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July 1 |
July 15 |
December 10 |
| PRICES |
Base Rates |
1x |
2x |
4x |
| Full Page |
$750 |
$675* |
$550* |
| 1/2 Page horizontal or vertical |
$550 |
$450* |
$400* |
| 1/3 page (horizontal only) |
$375 |
$325* |
$300* |
| Inside Front Cover (full page) |
$900 |
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$3,000* |
| Inside Back Cover (full page) |
$800 |
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$2,800* |
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**The base rates only apply to ads that run consecutively.
+ A non-profit discount of 10% will be given to churches
with 500 or fewer members. |
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| A $100.00 layout fee per ad will be
charged for all ads that do not meet these specifications: |
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| Ad Specifications |
Full Page:7" x 10" (6" x 9" live area) Bleed: 7 1/4" x 10 1/2"
1/2 page horizontal: 5 5/8" x 4 1/2" - Bleed: 7.165" x 5.262"
1/2 page vertical: 2 3/4" x 8 1/2" - Bleed: 3 5/8" x 10 1/2"
1/3 page (horizontal only): 5.6" x 2.432" - Bleed: 7.147" x 2.952"
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Mechanical Specifications
- All rates are for black-and-white ads
- Camera-ready ads are required
- Electronic files MUST be a high resolution, 300 DPI, grayscale file in one of the
following formats: TIF, PDF, JPEG or EPS.
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Changes After Ads Submitted
Please thoroughly review your ad (especially if it contains phone numbers) before
submitting it. There is an additional $100.00 charge for changes. .
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Creation of Material by Hope for Life International, Inc.
"Hope for Life International, Inc. can and will create whole or half page print ad
for companies, organizations and churches. The prices for creation of ads are: Whole
page $350 and half page $200. These prices only apply when entities submit their
own graphics and copy. If an advertiser does not supply graphics or copy, they will
be billed according to prices established on a case-by-case basis. Charges for creating
new ads are in addition to all other charges provided above.
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Removal of Print ads
Ads can only be removed up to five (5) business days after submittal
of the order form. Notice of removal must be in writing to Advertising Billing,
The African American Pulpit, 1825 Riverdale Road, Germantown, TN 38138. No exceptions.
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Ads Printed In Issues and Provided
to Advertisers
Once an issue is printed, Hope for Life International, Inc. will
provide each advertiser one copy of the issue in which their ad was placed. Only
a copy of an issue will be provided as evidence of the publication of an ad. Full
payment must be made before an issue can be provided.
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Payment Terms
Ads must be paid within 30 days of submittal of an order form. Full payment is required
with first order except for orders for four consecutive issues. If a vendor purchases
ads to run in four consecutive issues, half payment for the order is required within
30 days of submittal of order form and remaining payment is due within 60 days after
that date. Accounts with unpaid balances 30 days past due, will be billed two percent
(2.5%) of the unpaid balance per month. Accounts 60 days past due will be required
to submit full payment for all future orders within 15 business days after they
place an order. Hope for Life International, Inc. will separately bill advertisers
for production charges due to non-camera-ready material or changes made after receipt
of advertisements by Hope for Life International, Inc. staff. |
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The publisher reserves the right to change rates without advance notice. The publisher
reserves the right to place the word "advertisement" with copy that, in the publisher's
opinion, resembles editorial matter or for any other reason. Hope for Life International,
Inc. reserves the right to reject any advertisement at any time.
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Indemnification
In consideration of publication of an advertisement, the advertiser and agency will
indemnify and hold harmless Hope for Life International, Inc. and The African American
Pulpit, its officers, agents, and employees against expenses (including legal fees)
and losses resulting from publication of the content of an advertisement, including
without limitation, claims or suits for libel, violation of right or privacy, copyright
infringement, or plagiarism.
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FACTS ABOUT ADVERTISING IN TAAP
- TAAP is read by 10,000 or more preachers each quarter!
- The TAAP website is viewed by more than 10,000 persons each week.
- You can also purchase advertising on our website! Go to www.TheAfricanAmericanPulpit.com
and click the advertising link for details.
- TAAP is the only African American owned preaching journal in North America!
- TAAP is viewed by seminary students around the country!
- TAAP is used by many churches and news sources to gain information on the latest
trends in preaching and ministry!
- TAAP is non-denominational.
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TAAP JOURNAL EDITORIAL CALENDAR 2007-2008
- Fall 2007 - Stewardship and Church Growth (Sept 10-Dec 1, 2007)
- Winter 2007-2008 - The New Revivalists (Dec 10 to March 1, 2008)
- Spring 2008 - All Occasion Sermons (March 10 to June 1)
- Summer 2008 - The 20 To Watch (June 10
to Sept 1)
- Fall 2008 - Prophetic Preaching, plus, Voices from
The Academy (Sept 10-Dec 1)
- Winter 2008-2009 - The Pastor's Issue (Dec 10 to March 1)
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TO PLACE AN AD
- your order form (Click here to download order form)
- Pay by credit card or mail check
- Email your ad to: TheAfricanAmericanPulpit@yahoo.com
Contact : TAAP Advertising Dept.
Tel: (800) 509-TAAP (8227)
Fax: (435) 608-8287
Email all ads to: TAAPads@yahoo.com |
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