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Advertising in The Journal

One of the oldest and most respected newspapers in Melbourne, The Journal, has been chronicling in words and pictures the history of Dandenong and the surrounding south-east region since 1865.

Over the years The Journal has built a reputation as the City of Dandenong's pre-eminent source of general news, sports coverage, features and advertising.

The Journal has a loyal readership of 75,000** readers every week and is the preferred advertising medium for local businesses to reach their target audience.

http://dandenongjournal.newspaperdirect.com

Publication Overview

Circulation: 69,129*

* *Source: CAB Audit Oct 09 - Mar 10

Published Monday
(Code: DCJ)


Delivery Summary:


Dandenong 3175
Dandenong North 3175
Dingley 3172
Doveton 3177
Endeavour Hills 3802
Hallam 3803
Keysborough 3173
Noble Park 3174
Springvale 3171
Springvale South 3172

Delivery to addresses marked with "No Advertising Material" or "No Junk Mail" may vary. The delivery summary is a guide only. Some publications may deliver to part suburbs only. For more details; please refer to your account manager.

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Rates
To negotiate your best rates, contact your Sales Executive  
(Published Monday)
The advertising rates for The Journal can be downloaded in PDF format by simply clicking on the link below. Note these rates are effective until June 2010.

For further information contact our Dandenong Office:
Sales: journalads@fairfax.com.au
Editorial: journal@fairfax.com.au
tel: (03) 9238 7777
fax: (03) 9238 7682
Street address: 142-144 Frankston-Dandenong Road, Dandenong
Postal address: PO Box 318, Dandenong, VIC, 3175

Agency Representative: Edwina Sahhar - Senior Agency Account Manager
tel: (03) 8667 2203 or email: fcnagency@fairfax.com.au

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Advertising Rates
SizeCasual Rates
Single Module (GST Ex)$149.00*
Single Module (GST In)$163.00*
Full Page - MONO (GST Ex)$4,771.00
Full Page - MONO (GST In)$5,248.10
1/2 Page - MONO (GST Ex)$2,386.00
1/2 Page - MONO (GST In)$2,624.60
1/4 Page - MONO (GST Ex)$1,193.00
1/4 Page - MONO (GST In)$1,312.30
Colour: 
Spot Colour (GST Ex)$195.00 per colour
Spot Colour (GST In)$214.50 per colour
Full Colour (GST Ex)$440.00
Full Colour (GST In)$484.00
Insert Rates: 
$68.00 (GST ex.) per 1,000 up to 8 (A4) pages 
$74.80 (GST inc.) per 1,000 up to 8 (A4) pages 
POA more than 8 (A4) pages. Inserts are subject to availability. 
Costs are based on placing inserts into total circulation (Full run). 
Rates for partial run are available upon request. 
Conditions: 
Production costs may be charged. Please inquire. 
Loadings: 
Front PagePOA
Prior to Page 1530%
Annual Spend Discount: 
3%$5,250.00
8%$10,500.00
13%$21,000.00
18%$42,000.00
25%$63,000.00
30%$105,000.00
Classifieds Rates (GST inc.): 
Rate per column cm (min 3cms) 1-3 weeks$17.94
Rate per column cm (min 3cms) 13-51 weeks$16.15
Rate per line (Min 4 lines) 1-12 weeks$5.39
*Minimum purchase 2 modules. 
Rates are effective until June 2010. 
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Downloads
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Advertising T&C's
The Journal Rate Card
Specs / Deadlines
Any Questions? Call our customer service  

Artwork
• PDF files only, Acrobat Distiller specs available from Production Support. (See Enquiries) • All fonts must be imbedded and subset. CID fonts are not accepted. All images must be CMYK.
• Artwork not to spec will be rejected and requested to be resupplied.

Image Formats
• TIFF or EPS format. Newspaper resolution minimum 200 dpi @ 100 line screen.
• Colour profile available from Production Support. (See Enquiries)
• Illustrations can be supplied as Illustrator, Illustrator EPS or PICT files.
• All bitmap (one bit image) files must be supplied at 600dpi minimum

Electronic Job Delivery
We accept material via Email, CD, Quickcut, Websend and Adonline Direct.
Quickcut – www.quickcut.com.au
Websend – www.websend.com.au
Adonline Direct – www.adonline.com.au LOGIN: adonline PASSWORD: support

Colour
• Publications are produced in CMYK. Please ensure all spot colours are modified to CMYK.
• Total ink weight set to 240% with black at 85%, allow for 25% Dot gain
• Printing Sequence: black, cyan, magenta, yellow.

TYPEFACE GUIDELINES
• Minimum size is 8pt, reverse and non single colour type minimum size is 10pt.
• All fonts supplied in vector art files must be converted to outlines.

RESPONSIBILITY
The client assumes all responsibility for obtaining copyright clearance for all advertisement content when material is supplied. No responsibility can be taken for the omission of an advertisement due to a missed deadline or the supply of incorrect material.

All advertisements requiring specialist colour matching must be supplied with a full size colour accurate proof or equivalent eg: iris, etc. Inkjet/laser/glossy prints are not acceptable and no responsibility for colour reproduction will be accepted if a full-size, colour-accurate proof is not supplied.

ENQUIRIES
Production Support: Toll Free Ph. 1300 666 326
Magazine Publications 03 8667 4700
East Office 03 9238 7777 and West Office 03 8318 5777
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The Journal Deadlines
Advertising SectionDeadlines
Display Deadlines 
BookingsThursday Midday
Supplied materialFriday Midday

 
Real Estate Deadlines 
BookingsThursday Midday
Supplied materialThursday 5.00pm

 
Classified Deadlines 
TradesFriday 10.00am
Real EstateFriday 5.00pm
AutoFriday 5.00pm
Weddings & CelebrationsFriday 10.00am
All other ClassifiedsFriday 5.00pm

 
Conditions
Early deadlines apply to public holidays.
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Classifieds Size and Mechanical Data
Special Publications
Fairafax Community Network has developed a department for Special Publications to provide readers and advertisers with alternative publications to the existing FCN mastheads. These publications tend to be specialist in nature and provide different content and mindset to the regular community newspapers and magazines. FCN is also able to produce products upon request from customers.

To find out more, contact the Special Publications Manager - Anton Hoffman
t: (03) 5979 3199
m: 0411 119 379
e: anton.hoffman@fairfaxmedia.com.au

 
Research
Please see the link below for The Journal Reader Profile which includes a selection of category and readership snapshots as samples of the incredible reach you could achieve by including The Journal in your marketing mix.

Please feel free to contact us for more detailed information directly relevant to your business needs.

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Readership Statistics
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Circulation
69,129*

*Source: CAB Audit
Oct 09 - Mar 10
Readership
73,000**

**Source: Roy Morgan Readership Survey
Apr 08 - Mar 10
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Features
The Journal publishes many topical and seasonal features, as well as regular weekly, fortnightly or monthly sections throughout the year to provide our readers with relevant information, both editorially and through advertising messages.

For a selection of sections and features relevant to your needs, please contact your Fairfax Community Network Sales Representative or the National Sales Office in your state, who can advise you on upcoming opportunities.

Please click on the “contact” tab at the top right for a list of National/Agency representations in Australia.

The Journal supports many annual events including:

- Cricketer of the Year Awards;

- Dandenong Show;

- The Greater Dandenong Race Day.

Regular sections in The Journal include:

Insite - all things entertaining from local restaurant reviews to the latest in theatre;

Drive - the only place for motor advertising;

Domain - the essential guide for buying and selling real estate in Dandenong and surrounds;

Classifieds - anything from finding a tradesperson or service, to wedding planners and everything in between.

 
Contacts

Fairfax Community Network - Dandenong Office

Street address: 142-144 Frankston-Dandenong Road
Postal address: PO Box 318, Dandenong VIC 3175

tel: (03) 9238 7777
fax: (03) 9238 7682

Divisional Editor

name: Erin Lewis
e: erin.lewis@fairfaxmedia.com.au
t: (03) 9238 7777
f: (03) 9238 7682

 

Agency Representative - Victorian Senior Agency Account Manager

name: Edwina Sahhar
e: fcnagency@fairfax.com.au
t: (03) 8667 2203

Sales Manager

name: Kristina Leckenby 
e: berwickads@fairfax.co.au
t: (03) 9238 7777
f: (03) 9238 7682

 

Production Manager

name: Rocky Papandrea
e: rocky.panandrea@fairfax.com.au
t: (03) 8667 4766
f: 1300 305 856

Publications Director (East)

name: Ron Pittard
e: ron.pittard@fairfaxmedia.com.au
t: (03) 9238 7700
f: (03) 9238 7676

 

Distribution Manager

name: Neale Heard
e: neale.heard@fairfax.com.au  
t: (03) 8667 4812
f: 1300 305 856

Marketing Manager

name: Allan Brodie
e: allan.brodie@fairfax.com.au
t: (03) 8667 4807
f: 1300 305 856

 

Distribution Enquiries

email: fcnvic_distribution@jfh.com.au
t: (03) 5970 4842

 

Fairfax Community Classifieds

email: classfcn@fairfax.com.au
t: 13 24 25 or (03) 9238 7770
f: (03) 9238 7676

 

Publisher

name: Colin Moss
655 Collins Street,
Docklands VIC 3008
for Fairfax Community Network (VIC)

 

Fairfax Community Network - Interstate Agency Representatives

       

VIC 
Edwina Sahhar
Senior Agency Account Manager
t: (03) 8667 2203
e: fcnagency@fairfax.com.au  

 

     

NSW
Jason Ellem
Mass Media Publicitas
t: (02) 9252 3476
e: jellem@publicitas.com 

 

WA
Liz Molyneux
Fairfax Media Publications Pty Ltd
t: (08) 9327 4802
e: lmolyneux@fairfaxmedia.com.au  

 

     

SA
Tim Patrick
Fairfax Publications Pty Ltd
t: (08) 8210 1122
e: tpatrick@mail.fairfax.com.au

 

QLD
Janice Batzloff
Fairfax Publications Pty Ltd
t: (07) 3308 1100
e: jbatzloff@mail.fairfax.com.au
       

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