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2008 Schedule of Issues OEM Edition OEM Edition Sales Offices TERRITORY PHONE E-MAIL DETROIT 1155 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48207-2997 Fax: 313-446-8030 Larry Schlagheck, Advertising Director 313-446-6790 [email protected] Rick Greer MI, WI 313-446-6050 [email protected] Kathy Lightbody AR, CO, IA, IN, LA, MN, ND, NE, SD, WV 313-446-6037 [email protected] Russ Procassini AL, GA, MI, MS, NC, SC 313-446-0350 [email protected] Karen Rentschler MI, E. CANADA 313-446-6058 [email protected] Jerry Salame IL, KS, KY, MO, OH, OK, W. PA, TN, TX 313-446-0481 [email protected] Marie Hingst, Classified Department 800-388-1800 [email protected] LOS ANGELES 6500 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2300, Los Angeles, California 90048-4947 Fax: 323-655-8157 Justus Breese AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY, W. Canada 323-370-2446 [email protected] Lauren Ford HI, N. CA 323-370-2447 [email protected] Todd Landau AZ, NM, NV, UT, S. CA 323-370-2466 [email protected] NEW YORK 711 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10017-4036 Fax: 212-210-0489 Scott Ghedine CT, DC, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, E. PA, RI, VA, VT 212-210-0126 [email protected] Henry Woodhouse DE, FL, NY 212-210-0125 [email protected] 2008 UK, FRANCE, SPAIN, SCANDINAVIA, EASTERN EUROPE Schedule Lars Timmermans +31 315 345772 [email protected] of Issues GERMANY, ITALY, AUSTRIA, SWITZERLAND Nina Sauer +49 69 9288 4646 [email protected] OEM Edition JAPAN Kazuhiko Tanaka, Shinano International +81 3 3584 6420 [email protected] KOREA Jung-Won Suh, Sinsegi Media Inc. +82 2 785 8222 [email protected] CHINA & ASEAN Carol Xing +86 10 6569 2708 [email protected] RUSSIA Arkady Komarov +7 495 987 3800 [email protected] 2008 Schedule of Issues - OEM Edition ’ Automotive News There s a simple reason why is the must-read publication of the industry: we Automotive News provide a competitive edge. We know our audience, and we deliver news about their competitors, WeIf you deliveronly want to thereach theOEM OEM audience, audience. no one delivers like . Bound into 26 issues customers and suppliers, plus the data and information necessary to make informed decisions. of the national edition, the OEM edition commands the attention of 40,675 readers in this core demo- graphic group. By featuring specific editorial content tailored directly to this market, the OEM edition ’ Readers benefit from our proven expertise:Automotive rich, essential News content, well-written and well-edited addresses the unique needs’ and interests’ of manufacturersAutomotive and Newssuppliers from around the world. If it s in an engaging format -- the hallmark of . the OEM audience you re after ... they re right here in . the “ ” Advertisers benefit from the visibility they get from being in industry book -- the one publication that the entire automotive industry reads. Automotive News OEM Circulation: 40,675 Only delivers: Vehicle Manufacturers 7,559 G A team of 50 editors and reporters worldwide -- experienced, specialized automotive writers Suppliers and Other Manufacturers 13,206 covering the world for the North American automotive industry. Financial/Investment/Legal/Insurance 6,532 G Advertising/Marketing Services 3,521 Hard news -- fair, timely and accurate. Media/Information Services 2,075 G Incisive analysis -- editorials, commentaries by staff and industry leaders, comprehensive data Consulting Services 4,109 and lists. Education/Organization/Government Services 2,470 G IT/Ecommerce 1,203 Special features throughout the year, plus reference guides, supplements and themed editions Publisher’s own data for the May 28, 2007 issue. allowing advertisers extended reach to targeted audiences. ResearchAutomotivePass-along shows News that Readership. manufacturers and suppliers in the U.S. and Canada who subscribe to Special opportunities for 2008: share their copies with an average of 3.6 additional readers, extending the reach of your message to all critical layers in the specifying process*. Total Manufacturer and Supplier Readership: 93,185* CORPORATE - includes corporate, group management and financial 23,472 ADMINISTRATION - includes department management, purchasing, data processing & personnel 18,964 OPERATIONS - includes plant management and plant engineering 5,858 MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION - includes quality control 4,022 Issue Date: September 15, 2008 Issue Date: May 19, 2008 Close Date: August 8, 2008 Close Date: April 11, 2008 ENGINEERING AND DESIGN - includes styling and R&D 13,036 SALES & MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS - includes customer service 25,848 This special issue will commemorate General This special section will review Nissan’s 50 OTHER - 1,985 Motors’ 100th anniversary. It will chronicle the years in the United States. It will profile 50 *Source: Macro Internationalall other titlesInc. study verified by Audit Bureau of Circulations. Full study results available upon request. people and products that fueled a century of key people who made Nissan in America what innovation, performance andAutomotive style. For News more it is today.Automotive For more News information, contact information, contact your regional your regional sales sales manager or visit autonews.com/GM100 manager or visit autonews.com/Nissan50 Key To Symbols On TheGfK Starch Calendar Bonus distribution of All ads 14” or larger in these Automotive News at industry marked issues are automatically events means your ad dollars go even further, included in a Starch readership study, to and your ad makes even more good impressions. gauge the effectiveness of the advertisement. 2008 Schedule of Issues - OEM Edition ’ Automotive News There s a simple reason why is the must-read publication of the industry: we Automotive News provide a competitive edge. We know our audience, and we deliver news about their competitors, WeIf you deliveronly want to thereach theOEM OEM audience, audience. no one delivers like . Bound into 26 issues customers and suppliers, plus the data and information necessary to make informed decisions. of the national edition, the OEM edition commands the attention of 40,675 readers in this core demo- graphic group. By featuring specific editorial content tailored directly to this market, the OEM edition ’ Readers benefit from our proven expertise:Automotive rich, essential News content, well-written and well-edited addresses the unique needs’ and interests’ of manufacturersAutomotive and Newssuppliers from around the world. If it s in an engaging format -- the hallmark of . the OEM audience you re after ... they re right here in . the “ ” Advertisers benefit from the visibility they get from being in industry book -- the one publication that the entire automotive industry reads. Automotive News OEM Circulation: 40,675 Only delivers: Vehicle Manufacturers 7,559 G A team of 50 editors and reporters worldwide -- experienced, specialized automotive writers Suppliers and Other Manufacturers 13,206 covering the world for the North American automotive industry. Financial/Investment/Legal/Insurance 6,532 G Advertising/Marketing Services 3,521 Hard news -- fair, timely and accurate. Media/Information Services 2,075 G Incisive analysis -- editorials, commentaries by staff and industry leaders, comprehensive data Consulting Services 4,109 and lists. Education/Organization/Government Services 2,470 G IT/Ecommerce 1,203 Special features throughout the year, plus reference guides, supplements and themed editions Publisher’s own data for the May 28, 2007 issue. allowing advertisers extended reach to targeted audiences. ResearchAutomotivePass-along shows News that Readership. manufacturers and suppliers in the U.S. and Canada who subscribe to Special opportunities for 2008: share their copies with an average of 3.6 additional readers, extending the reach of your message to all critical layers in the specifying process*. Total Manufacturer and Supplier Readership: 93,185* CORPORATE - includes corporate, group management and financial 23,472 ADMINISTRATION - includes department management, purchasing, data processing & personnel 18,964 OPERATIONS - includes plant management and plant engineering 5,858 MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION - includes quality control 4,022 Issue Date: September 15, 2008 Issue Date: May 19, 2008 Close Date: August 8, 2008 Close Date: April 11, 2008 ENGINEERING AND DESIGN - includes styling and R&D 13,036 SALES & MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS - includes customer service 25,848 This special issue will commemorate General This special section will review Nissan’s 50 OTHER - 1,985 Motors’ 100th anniversary. It will chronicle the years in the United States. It will profile 50 *Source: Macro Internationalall other titlesInc. study verified by Audit Bureau of Circulations. Full study results available upon request. people and products that fueled a century of key people who made Nissan in America what innovation, performance and style. For more it is today.Automotive For more News information, contact information, visit autonews.com/GM100 your regional sales manager or visit autonews.com/Nissan50 Key To Symbols On TheGfK Starch Calendar Bonus distribution of All ads 14” or larger in these Automotive News at industry marked issues are automatically events means your ad dollars go even further, included in a Starch readership study, to and your ad makes even more good impressions. gauge the effectiveness of the advertisement. 2008 Schedule of Issues 2008 Schedule of Issues OEM Edition OEM Edition ISSUE DATE OEM AD CLOSE CONTENT ISSUE DATE OEM AD CLOSE CONTENT Dec 19 G JANUARY JUNE G Early Close Detroit Auto Show Preview May 19 In-Depth: New American Manufacturers
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