Advertise in Insights
Insights magazine is the publication for electrical contractors, systems contractors, and industry professionals to discover the latest news, technology, and best practices in the electrical industry. Insights is published six times per year and has a circulation of 7,000.
Advertising in Insights will provide your business with exposure to qualified clients at an affordable price.
2021 Insights Print Advertising Rates
| Size | 1x insertion | 3x insertion | 6x insertion |
| Full page (8.375” x 10.875”) | $3,795 | $3,595 | $3,495 |
| Full page spread (16.75” x 10.875”) | $5,695 | $5,395 | $5,245 |
| Half page (vertical) (3.375” x 8.93”) | $3,025 | $2,875 | $2,783 |
| Half page (horizontal) (7” x 4.325”) | $3,025 | $2,875 | $2,785 |
2021 Insights Digital Advertising Rates
| Size | 1x insertion | 3x insertion | 6x insertion |
| 300 x 250 (sidebar) | $1,850 | $1,665 | $1,480 |
| 300 x 500 (sidebar) | $3,700 | $3,330 | $2,960 |
| 300 x 750 (sidebar) | $5,550 | $4,995 | $4,440 |
| 900 x 125 (banner ad) | $2,165 | $1,950 | $1,732 |
Bundle and Save 20% - INSIGHTS Print + Digital Advertising Rates
| Size | 1x insertion (20% off) |
3x insertion (20% off) |
6x insertion (20% off) |
| Full page print + 300×250 digital | $4,516 | $4,208 | $3,980 |
| Full page print + 300×500 digital | $5,996 | $5,540 | $5,164 |
| Full page print + 300×750 digital | $7,436 | $6,872 | $6,348 |
| Full page print + 900×125 digital | $4,768 | $4,436 | $4,182 |
| Spread print + 300×250 digital | $6,036 | $5,648 | $5,380 |
| Spread print + 300×500 digital | $7,516 | $6,980 | $6,564 |
| Spread print + 300×750 digital | $8,956 | $8,312 | $7,748 |
| Spread print + 900×125 digital | $6,288 | $5,876 | $4,334 |
| Half page (vertical or horizontal) print + 300×250 digital | $3,900 | $3,632 | $3,412 |
| Half page print + 300×500 digital | $5,380 | $4,940 | $4,596 |
| Half page print + 300×750 digital | $6,860 | $6,296 | $5,780 |
| Half page print + 900×125 digital | $4,152 | $3,860 | $3,412 |
The Details
IEC must receive artwork on or before the ad submission date of the print magazine. (See below)
- Art should be submitted at a minimum resolution of 300dpi
- 4-color, CMYK only (no RGB or spot colors)
- 0.125” bleed around all sides if submitting a full page or full page spread ad
- Submit as high-resolution .pdf or .tif
- All artwork should be submitted to Laurie Enceneat at lenceneat@ieci.org
Digital
- Each ad space is purchased for a period of 60 days at the prices shown above
- IEC will allow one change to the ad artwork within the 60-day period
- Art should be submitted at a minimum resolution of 72dpi
- RGB color only
- All artwork should be submitted to Laurie Enceneat at lenceneat@ieci.org
2021 Insights Production Schedule
| January/February | March/April | May/June | |
| Theme | Education & Workforce Development | Lighting Special | Safety Issue |
| Ad Reservation Deadline | December 23, 2020 | January 15, 2021 | March 19, 2021 |
| Article Submission Deadline | December 23, 2020 | January 25, 2021 | March 29, 2021 |
| Ad Materials Deadline | December 23, 2020 | January 25, 2021 | March 29, 2021 |
| Mailing | January 26, 2021 | February 20, 2021 | May 3, 2021 |
| July/August | September/October | November/December | |
| Theme | Tools & Equipment | Pre-Convention Edition | Award Winners and Post-Convention |
| Ad Reservation Deadline | May 14, 2021 | July 16, 2021 | September 21, 2021 |
| Article Submission Deadline | May 26, 2021 | July 27, 2021 | September 24, 2021 |
| Ad Materials Deadline | May 26, 2021 | July 27, 2021 | September 24, 2021 |
| Mailing | July 1, 2021 | September 1, 2021 | November 1, 2021 |
Write for Insights
Do you have a great story idea you would like to share with the electrical community? The Insights editorial staff would love to receive your submission. Please note the editorial calendar above and send us your article, being sure to allow us enough time to review it before the editorial deadline.
Please send your idea to lenceneat@ieci.org
