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ABOUT THE MAGAZINE
Established: 1962
Circulation: 9,500     
Frequency: Monthly
The Bulletin ranks as one of Hong Kong's oldest business magazines. Launched in 1962, The Bulletin examines the far-reaching effects of the rapidly shifting winds of business in the Hong Kong SAR and Mainland China. 		1 Reach Hong Kong's Business Community
Distributed to all members of the HKGCC -- the largest and oldest business organisation in Hong Kong since 1861.

2 Reach Local and International Businesses
One of the few business magazines that reports Hong Kong and China business news in English & Chinese.

3 Reach Decision Makers
Lands on the desks of business owners and senior corporate management.

4 More Effective Advertising
Seen and read by HKGCC members who continue to vote the magazine as their most welcome source of business information

5 High Profile Visibility
Distributed at all HKGCC events in Hong Kong and China, from roundtable luncheons to seminars to distinguished speaker luncheons.

"We have found The Bulletin to be an effective way of communicating with potential customers in the HK / China business community"--   Director of Marketing, Fuji Xerox

SIGNIFICANT BENEFITS TO ADVERTISERS
The Bulletin provides a unique platform for advertisers because:
>   In the HKGCC's latest Membership Survey conducted in April 2005, The Bulletin was ranked as "The most welcomed information service (71% of respondents), up from 66% in last survey conducted in August 2003.

CIRCULATION & READERSHIP
>   Chamber members: 68%
>   Chamber events: 12%
>   Airlines, ferries, coffee shops, hotels, etc.: 13%
>   Others: 7%

HKGCC MEMBERSHIP PROFILE

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Type of Business

Manufacturers                              1301
Traders                                       1655
Business/Professional Services     812
Communications                           87
Wholesalers/Retailers                   531
Transportation                              344
Financial Service                          312
Property/Construction                   437
Tourism/Hospitality                       156
Others                                         281

*Note: Members may operate in more than one sector





Employment Size (Hong Kong staff only)
1-49                                             1736
50-99                                            419
100-499                                         615
500-999                                         174
1000+                                                             195
Not specified                                    33








Annual Turnover (HK$million)
1-9                                                 154
10-29                                              288
30-99                                              560
100-499                                          702
500+                                              481
Not specified                                   987


ADVERTISING RATES
(In Hong Kong dollars. ** HKGCC Members receive 15% discount)

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SIZE

1 Issue

3 Issues

 6 Issues 12 Issues
Four Color
Double-Page Spread 29,806 26,825 23,844 22,355
Outside Back Cover 19,494 17,543 15,595 14,620
Inside Front Cover 17,288 15,560 13,830 12,966
Inside Back Cover 15,726 14,186 12,509 11,821
Full Page 15,350 13,815 12,279 11,512
Half Page  9,246 8,321 7,397 6,934
One-Third Page 5,570 5,013 4,455 4,177
Quarter Page 4,635 4,171 3,708 3,476
Black & White
Full Page 9,913 8,922 7,931 7,435
Half Page 7,463 6,706 5,970 5,598
One-Third Page 4,399 3,959 3,519 3,299
Quarter Page 3,605 3,244 2,884 2,703
HKGCC Members receive 15% discount on the above rates.
Loose Insert - $2.35 per insert (maximum size 165mm x 230mm)
Specified positions will be charged an additional 15% (subject to availability)

SIZE SPECIFICATIONS
TRIM SIZE: 210mm W x 285mm H

AD SIZES:

Full Page Bleed
218 x 294 mm
(Trim Size 210 x 285 mm)

Full Page Text Area
172 x 253 mm
Half Page
Horizontal Bleed
218 X 142 mm		 Half Page Horizontal
172 x 121 mm
Half Page Vertical
102 x 253 mm		 One-Third
Page Horizontal
172 x 81 mm
Quarter Page Vertical
95 x 125 mm


MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS
Black & white
- Film positives with proofs & mechanicals
Four - color
- Color separated positives with progressive proofs & mechanicals
Note : screen 175 lines, E-down, Right reading


SOFT COPY ADVERTISEMENT REQUIREMENTS
Format:            PDF, EPS or JPG
Resolution:      300 dpi or above
Fonts:               All fonts must be embedded
Image(s):         All images must be embedded
Colour Mode:  CMYK
The Publisher will not assume responsibility for colour reproduction without colour proofs

BOOKING & MATERIAL DEADLINE
Booking deadline: 15th of the month preceding publication
Material deadline: 20th of the month preceding publication


EDITORIAL CALENDAR 2008
COVER STORIES & SPECIAL REPORTS

January The Next Big Thing - Member's Predictions for 2008
Executive Education
February Time to Let the Peg Go? 
Greening Up Your Business
March From Olympics to Asian Games to Shanghai Expo
Health
April CRM: What Can It Do for Your Business?
Travel
May Hong Kong's Disappearing Heritage
On the Move: Mobile Computing
June China Tapping New Markets
The Business of Entertainment (Macau)
July Monitoring Health Care in Hong Kong
Financing for SMEs
August Whither Pan-PRD
Art
September Finding a Work-Life Balance
Fashion
October Plugging into China's R&D Machine
Logistics
November How Creativity Drives Profits
Communications
December Hong Kong Business Summit
Trade Shows

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In addition to the topics in the 2008 editorial calendar listed above, The Bulletin each month will contain articles on Chamber activities and topical subjects impacting the Hong Kong economy.

Please fill out the following form and submit it to the Chamber.  We will contact you for final confirmation of the order.
Mr Jeremy Orritt

Tel : 9188 6157, or 2375 2311, Fax : 2873 7442
OMJ Media

Email : jeremy@omjmedia.com

ADVERTISER DETAILS

Company Name   
Address
Contact Person Mr    Mrs    Ms   
Job Title
Phone No.
Fax No.
Email

BOOKING DETAILS

Insertion Date
Size / Color
Position
Total No of Insertion(s)

General Conditions / Terms :

  1. Advertiser will be billed after publication, payments are due immediately upon receipt of invoice.
  2. All contracts for advertising cannot be cancelled.
  3. The Chamber reserves the right to decline any advertisement.

  4. The Chamber will not be responsible for errors in advertisement or any loss/damage to advertising materials submitted.




       

 

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