1. IPMA-HR Media Kit
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2 EDITORIAL RESOURCES
and more than
7,600
potential buyers.
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Top Reasons to Advertise in
IPMA-HR Publications:
Human Resources (IPMA-HR) is the
leading organization addressing the
CREDIBLE SOURCE
needs of public sector human resource
professionals.
IPMA-HR members work in all areas of the
public sector including federal, state and local
government, special districts and school districts.
By offering the tools, resources and information
unique to the public sector, IPMA-HR works
to enhance the image of the human resources
professional through ongoing professional,
personal and organizational development.
TARGETED DISTRIBUTION
OPT-IN SUBSCRIBERS
RELEVANT CONTENT
AFFORDABILITY

3. 2014 HR News Magazine Editorial Calendar
JANUARY
Healthcare Costs/Wellness Programs/
Employee Assistance Programs
JULY
Compensation and Benefits, Rewards
and Recognition
Editorial deadline: November 19, 2013
Ad closing: December 3, 2013
Editorial deadline: May 28, 2014
Ad closing: June 3, 2014
FEBRUARY
Recruitment Outreach/Selection
AUGUST
Performance Management
Editorial deadline: December 18, 2013
Ad closing: January 6, 2014
Editorial deadline: June 24, 2014
Ad closing: July 1, 2014
MARCH
Respectful Work Environments
SEPTEMBER
Information Technology and Social Media
Editorial deadline: January 28, 2014
Ad closing: February 4, 2014
Editorial deadline: July 29, 2014
Ad closing: August 5, 2014
APRIL
Background/Reference Checks
OCTOBER
Employee Engagement
Editorial deadline: February 25, 2014
Ad closing: March 4, 2014
Editorial deadline: August 27, 2014
Ad closing: September 3, 2014
MAY
Public Servants/Public Service Highlights
NOVEMBER
Pensions/Early Retirement Incentives
Editorial deadline: March 25, 2014
Ad closing: April 1, 2014
Editorial deadline: September 24, 2014
Ad closing: October 1, 2014
JUNE
Workforce and Succession Planning/Attracting
the Next Generation
DECEMBER
Workforce Demographics
Editorial deadline: April 24, 2014
Ad closing: May 1, 2014
Editorial deadline: October 28, 2014
Ad closing: November 4, 2014
*Subject to change

4. HR Bulletin
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2014 HR Bulletin
Advertising Rates
each 7,600
public sector
human resource
Prices are for participation in 13 weekly emails to the
professionals every
7,600 public sector human resource professionals
week with The HR
(one 90-day cycle).
Bulletin—a
professional
Position
Rate
Image Dimensions
resource for news
Leaderboard
$3,500
728x90
and ideas delivered
Top/Bottom Banner $3,000/$2,750
468x60
weekly to public sector human resource
professionals nationwide. The HR Bulletin tackles
today’s most relevant issues, gathered from sources like
The Associated Press, the New York Times, Financial
Times and leading industry publications. Delivered
to the inboxes of human resource professionals at the
federal, state and local levels of government, the HR
Bulletin keeps professionals informed of topics that
impact the daily operation of their business. Subscribers
are decision-makers with purchasing power—the
top-tier professionals in the industry.
Skyscraper
$3,000/$2,000 120x600/120x300
Mechanical Specs for the above positions
File Format – JPEG, GIF
Max File Size – 40k
Product Showcase
$2,950
175x125
Text five word headline, 50-word description
File Format JPEG, GIF
Max File Size 30k
Callout Text Ad
$2,500
125x100
Text five word headline, 25-word description
File Format JPEG, GIF
Max File Size 30k
Traditional Text Ad
$1,500
120x50
Text five word headline, 15-word description
File Format JPEG, GIF
Max File Size 15k
For further information regarding HR Bulletin advertising, contact
Colby Horton | (469) 420-2601 | chorton@multibriefs.com
Ben Maitland | (972) 402-7025 | bmaitland@multibriefs.com

5. HR News
Magazine
EDITORIAL PROFILE:
IPMA-HR’s HR News
is a 44-page 8.5" x
11" monthly
magazine, and an
exclusive benefit for
members of the
International Public
Management
Association for
Human Resources
(IPMA-HR). HR
Strategic
Planning
News brings the
latest news and
developments in the
public sector human
resources market to more than 7,000 top executives,
managers, supervisors and professionals. It’s the
information source that human resources experts rely
on to keep up-to-date on current and pending
legislation, regulations, recent court decisions and the
latest trends in the human resources field. Each issue
also features in-depth analyses of hot topics and issues
of interest to HR professionals, and a listing of the latest
job opportunities and information on association
activities, new products and services.
T H E M AG A Z
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OF THE INT
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NAL PUBLI
C M A N AG E
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NEWS
HR
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MAN RESO
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MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ADS
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SEPTEMBER
2011
CIRCULATION PROFILE:
The top 7,000 executives, managers and supervisors
within all levels of government—federal, state, city
and county—in the United States and abroad. These
managers are responsible for administering a wide
variety of functions including recruitment, assessment,
training, EEO, benefits administration, labor negotiation,
classification, compensation and outplacement. HR
News is mailed to all IPMA-HR members as a
membership benefit. Members also receive online
access to HR News magazine.
Electronic Art: Send by mail via CD. Or, send via e-mail
as an .EPS, .TIF, PDF or native QuarkXpress file (with all
fonts converted to outlines and all graphics provided).
Two color ads must use PMS 3005 and black.
PUBLICATION DATES AND CLOSINGS
Published monthly. Space reservations and digital
artwork are due by the date indicated on the 2014
HR News magazine Editorial Calendar.
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Full Page
Trim Size
Bleed Size
Live Area per Page
8.5" x 11"
8.75" x 11.25"
7.75" x 10.25"
Spread
Trim Size
Bleed Size
Live Area per Page
17" x 11"
17.25" x 11.25"
7.75" x 10.25"
AD SIZES
2-Page Spread
2-Page Spread with Bleeds
16.25" x 10.25"
17.25" x 11.25"
Full Page
Full Page with Bleeds
7.75" x 10.25"
8.75" x 11.25"
1/2 Horizontal
1/2 Vertical
7.75" x 5"
3.75" x 10.25"
1/4 Page
3.75" x 5"
Products & Services
1.75" x 1.75"
Note: Include 1/8" bleed on top, bottom and outside of
each page. Keep important text and images 1/4" away
from the gutter.

6. 2014 HR News Magazine Rates
1x
4-Color Process
2-Page Spread
Full Page
1/2 Horizontal
1/2 Vertical
1/4 Vertical
Prod & Svcs
Cover 2
Cover 3
Cover 4
3x
6x
12x
$3700
$2316
$1698
$1698
$1361
$680
$2775
$2775
$3009
$3520
$2200
$1613
$1613
$1291
$645
$3333
$2084
$1532
$1532
$1225
$612
$3157
$1973
$1454
$1454
$1162
$580
$2500
$2500
$2900
Guaranteed positions, add 20% to space costs. All rates are net.
1/4 Page
Vertical
1/2 Page
Vertical
Full Page
1/2 Page
Horizontal

7. 2014 Advertising Insertion Order
CONTACT INFORMATION
ADVERTISING AGREEMENT
By signing this form, I agree to the following:
ORGANIZATION
I Ads will be presented camera-ready, or electronically, as specified
by IPMA-HR.
CONTACT NAME
I Ad placement is to be determined by editor.
I Publisher is not responsible for lost or damaged artwork furnished
by the advertiser.
STREET ADDRESS
I Publisher reserves the right to reject or discontinue advertising.
CITY
I Payment is due upon receipt.
STATE
I IPMA-HR reserves the right to increase advertising rates for the
next year. Advertisers will be given 30 days notice of rate
increases.
ZIP CODE
PHONE NUMBER
I Advertising rates apply only to the current year.
FAX NUMBER
I Advertiser agrees to pay as per advertising insertion order
agreement.
E-MAIL ADDRESS
SIGNATURE
PAYMENT INFORMATION
DATE
My check is enclosed.
Please bill my credit card:
MasterCard
RETURN THIS FORM TO:
Visa
CREDIT CARD NUMBER
EXPIRATION DATE
NAME ON CARD
SIGNATURE
Please bill me for the entire schedule.
Please bill me monthly.
PUBLICATION
ISSUE/DATE/MONTH
SIZE
Publications Department
1617 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
PHONE: (703) 549-7100
FAX: (703) 684-0948
E-MAIL: publications@ipma-hr.org
WEB SITE: www.ipma-hr.org
FREQUENCY
4-COLOR/2-COLOR
COST PER INSERTION
TOTAL

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Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-7100
www.ipma-hr.org