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• GAME DEVELOPER MAGAZINE
  • Audience
  • Recruitment Rates
  • Editorial Calendar and Publishing Schedule
  • Ad Specs
  • Download copy of GD mag
• GAME CAREER GUIDE
  • Display Rates
• GAMASUTRA.COM
  • Job Postings
  • Resume Database Search
  • Recruitment Banners
  • E-mail Newsletter Ads
  • Banner Specifications
• GAME DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE
  • Career Pavilion
  • Career Bar Sponsorship
  • Career Interactive Lounge Sponsorship
  • GDC Suite Night Sponsorship
  • Additional GDC Sponsorship Opportunities
• The CMP Game Group delivers:

• Cost effective, consistent recruitment tools in print, online,
  and face-to-face
• Access to a network of hundreds of thousands of qualified professionals, with an average of 6.7 years experience and 8.1 published games
  Source: 2005 Purchasing Study by Audience Insights

Game Developer magazine
35,542 qualified subscribers
86,805 readers
Game Developers Conference
12,000+ attendees
Gamasutra.com
350,000+ registered members

2005 Game Developer Magazine Subscriber Survey by Audience Insights

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2007 Edit Calendar

	JAN	FEB	MAR
FEATURED THEME	Front Line Awards	GDC Preview	GDC Issue
BONUS DISTRIBUTION		GDC	GDC

 

	APR	MAY	JUN/JUL
FEATURED THEME	Salary Survey	Professional Career Advice	Business / Focus On
BONUS DISTRIBUTION			Hollywood & Games, E3 Media Summit

 

	CG	AUG	SEP
FEATURED THEME	Game Industry Careers/Education	SIGGRAPH - Graphics / Visual Arts	Mobile
BONUS DISTRIBUTION	SIGGRAPH	SIGGRAPH	Austin GDC, Tokyo Game Show

 

	OCT	NOV	DEC
FEATURED THEME	Top 20 Publishers / Focus On	Serious Games	Front Line Award Finalists
BONUS DISTRIBUTION	CTIA

 

2007 Publishing Schedule

	JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN
SPACE CLOSE	Nov 30	Jan 10	Feb 2	Feb 21	Apr 2	May 7
MATERIALS CLOSE	Dec 7	Jan 16	Feb 8	Feb 26	Apr 6	May 11
MAILS	Dec 27	Jan 29	Feb 22	Mar 14	Apr 26	MAY 29
BONUS DISTRIBUTION		GDC	GDC			H&G, E3

 

	CG	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC
SPACE CLOSE	Jun 5	Jul 2	Aug 3	Aug 28	Sep 28	Oct 26
MATERIALS CLOSE	Jun 12	Jul9	Aug 10	Aug 31	Oct 5	Nov 9
MAILS	Jun 29	Jul 27	Aug 28	Sep 21	Oct 24	Nov 28
BONUS DISTRIBUTION		SIGGRAPH	AGDC, TGS	CTIA

CG = Career Guide Issue
Editorial Calendar is subject to change.
Check with your account manager for changes.

Full page bleed ad specs:
Trim:	7.75" x 10.5"
Bleed:	8" x 10.75"
Live area:	6.75" x 9.5"
Binding:	Saddle-stitched
Gutter	.125"
Safety:	.375"

Page Size	Non-bleed	Bleed
Spread	14.5 x 9.5	15.75 x 10.75
Full page	6.75 x 9.5	8 x 10.75
1/2 island	4.5 x 6.5	n/a
1/2 horizontal	6.75 x 4.625	8 x 5.25
1/3 square	4.5 x 4.5	n/a
1/3 vertical	2.125 x 9.5	n/a
1/4 page	3.25 x 4.625	n/a

Click On The Link Below To Get Ad & Insert Specifications At: http://www.cmpproduction.com

PLEASE DIRECT ALL MATERIALS TO:
Pete C. Scibilia, Production Manager
Game Developer Magazine & Embedded Systems Design
600 Harrison Street, 6th Floor • San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone: 516-562-5134
Fax: 516-562-5410
E-Mail: pscibili@cmp.com

FTP ADDRESS AND INFORMATION:

Using Fetch or other FTP Software

• HOST: ftpcorp.cmp.com
• USER ID: cmppress
• PASSWORD: IO38uqur

Open the GAME DEVELOPER folder and place your ad into it. Once the files have been sent, please send an email to Pete C. Scibilia and let him know the file is ready to view. He will then contact you with an email confirmation that your ad has been recieved and is approved.
NOTE - Internet Explorer cannot be used to upload files to any ftp site.

FILE PREPARATION
All colors CMYK. No RGB files accepted.
Maximum Ink Density: 300%
Bleed: .125"
Registration Offset: 12pt
Page Size: Trim size plus 1 inch
Minimum Contone Resolution: 300
Minimum Lineart Resolution: 1200

PDF/X-1A TOOLS
Distiller Option: DDAP Optimized
Included in CMP PDF Toolkit
http://www.cmpproduction.com/tools.html
Apago PDF/X Checkup: http://www.apago.com
Enfocus PitStop or Instant PDF:
http://www.enfocus.com
Service Bureau Resources:
http://www.cmpproduction.com/resources.html

STORAGE
Digital Ads will be stored for 13 months and then routinely deleted unless specific written arrangements are made by the advertiser to the contrary.

COLOR PROOFS
In order to ensure that we match the color expectations of our advertisers, we require a contract proof created from a SWOP certified System. Any other type of proof may not accurately represent the SWOP process or the desired color match. All proofs for color and/or content verification must be generated from the final file and must be 100% in size. For a list of all SWOP certified digital proofing systems go to: http://www.swop.org/certification.html#cert

PRODUCTION CHARGES
Changes to ads are subject to additional charges. If an ad is delivered without a proof, we may pull a digital proof and the advertiser will be charged. However, color reproduction cannot be guaranteed.

MEDIA LABELING REQUIREMENTS
Please include a copy of the insertion order, and include:

• Publication Title
• Issue Date
• Agency/Vendor/AdvertiserName
• Production Contact < Phone Number
• File Name/Number and List of Contents

RESUME DATABASE SEARCH $1,750/month net (1-2 seats)

• Access a library of up to 17,250 resumes from experienced professionals in the game industry.
• Resumes have an average of 6 years experience.

To download a pdf of print, job postings and resume access recruitment rates, click here.

Bulk Rate Prices:
1 month	$1,750
3 months	$1,488 per month	(L-15%) discount
6 months	$1,313 per month	(L-25%) discount
1 year	$1,138 per month	(L-35%) discount

For information on discounted recruitment packages combining print and online campaigns, please contact Aaron Murawski: amurawski@cmp.com, 805-523-7841.

 

RECRUITMENT BANNER

Choose between a variety of targeted banner locations to recruit top talent, including the Gamasutra Homepage, run-of-site, and the Job Board and Resume Database pages - giving you access to thousands of professional game developers while they are actively searching for job opportunities.

	NET (IMPRESSIONS)
Size	LOCATION	1 month 100K	2 months 210K	3 months 330K
Skyscraper (120x600)	Job Board/ Resume Page	3,500	6,650	9,450
Super Box (300x250)	Homepage	4,500	8,200	12,300
Skyscraper (468x60)	Homepage	4,500	8,200	12,300
Leaderboard (468x60)	Run of site	2,300	4,200	6,300

For rates on campaigns longer than 3 months, please contact Aaron Murawski, 805-523-7841.

EMAIL NEWSLETTER ADS

In addition to the Weekly Inside Gamasutra Newlsetter that reaches over 90,000 opt-in subscribers, Gamasutra.com has recently added a Career Newsletter targeting professionals in the industry who are actively seeking job opportunities.

Inside Gamasutra Weekly : contains the News, Features and job posts from the previous week on Gamasutra.com. It's delivered to over 90,000 opt-in subscriber’s every Thursday morning.  When sponsoring the Weekly Inside Gamasutra newsletter your advertisement also automatically is included in all 5 of the GamaDaily newsletters for that week, which goes to more than 16,500 opt-in subscribers (an additional 82,500 impressions).

Career Weekly : For the active job hunter, the Gamasutra Career Newsletter provides detailed listings of all of the jobs posted on Gamasutra.com, contracting opportunities and career features during the previous week on Gamasutra.    

SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES: callout box containing a 75 word text description, company logo and link.

Newsletter Type	Top position	Middle position
One Weekly Inside Gamasutra & a week of GamaDaily Email Sponsorship	$3,750 net	$2,750 net
Two Weekly Inside Gamasutra & two weeks of GamaDaily Email Sponsorships	$5,995 net	$4,995 net
Four Weekly Career Newsletter Sponsorships	$2,500 net	$2,000 net
Eight Weekly Career Newsletter Sponsorships	$4,500 net	$4,000 net

For rates on additional newsletters, please contact Aaron Murawski, 805-523-7841.

BANNER SPECIFICATIONS
For pricing information and more, please contact your account manager. Tracking reports including impression levels and click-through rates for individual banners are available.
BANNER – 468X60

• Dimensions: 468x60
• File Size: 20K or less
• Loop Limit: 5 Loop Limit
• Formats: GIF, JPG, HTML, Flash
• Alt Text: Cannot exceed 70 Characters

SKYSCRAPER – 120X600

• Dimensions: 120x600
• File Size: 35K or less
• Loop Limit: 5 Loop Limit
• Formats: GIF, JPG, HTML, Flash
• Alt Text: Cannot exceed 70 Characters

THE BIG BOX – 300X250

• Dimensions: 300x250
• File Size: 45K or less
• Loop Limit: 5 Loop Limit
• Formats: GIF, JPG, HTML, Flash
• Alt Text: Cannot exceed 70 Characters

Creative Deadlines:

• GIF, JPEG, HTML – Two business days prior to start date.
• Flash – Five business days prior to start date.
• Linking URL must be submitted with creative.

HTML:

• HTML code cannot exceed 15K

Flash:

• Macromedia Flash version 5 or later
• Creative must be delivered as a .SWF file
• Must submit an image (JPG or GIF) to be served in case the user does not have flash installed. The Kbytes size for the static image should be the same as the Kbyte restriction for a normal image ad of the same size and shape.
• Flash files require that an FSCommand be embedded in the file for publisher to track clicks.
• Target value must be set to target=_parent
• The frame rate for flash files may not exceed 18 frames per second. 12 frames per second preferred.

Third Party Serving:

• Gamasutra Network allows third party rich media tags (IFRAME/ JavaScript/ATLAS) for the rotation of rich media, and requests standard third party tags (HREF, IMG SRC) for the use of GIF or JPG.

Image Rotation:

• Maximum of 3 creatives in rotation per campaign.

Rich Media:

• Rich Media accepted upon approval

Career Pavilion

The Career Pavilion provides publishers and studios the opportunity to meet, interact and recruit the industry's top professionals on the show floor. Booth's come with enclosed meeting rooms to allow for private interviews.

To download a pdf of Career Pavilion opportunities, click here.

“The Game Developers Conference Career Pavilion provides a great environment to meet and hire qualified professionals in the industry.”
- Mac Ghurani
HR Director, Activision

Career Pavilion space can be purchased in two sizes:
20x20: Ideal for a medium to large publisher with recruitment needs for multiple studios or a rapidly growing game company.

20x20 Career Pavilion Booth Package includes:
Exhibit Space:                         10x10 Built-in Meeting Room

2 chairs                                                4 chairs           
carpet                                                  carpet
draped table                                        round table
GEM walls (black)                                 waste basket
sign with company name                     GEM walls (black)
20x20 Career Pavilion Booth Package: $16,400 net

10x20: Perfect for a small studio looking to hire talent.

10x20 Career Pavilion Booth Package includes:
Exhibit Space:                         10x10 Built-in Meeting Room                        

2 chairs	4 chairs
carpet	carpet
draped table	round table
GEM walls (black)	waste basket
sign with company name	GEM walls (black)

10x20 Career Pavilion Booth Package: $7,200 net
Please note, any changes to the structure of your Career Pavilion may require additional costs and are the responsibility of the exhibitor to coordinate with GES. All changes must be in accordance with the Show Rules and Regulations (see Section 3 of the Exhibitor Services Manual)

To reserve space or for information on sponsorships, please contact Aaron Murawski at 805-523-7841.

 

As the sponsor of the Career Bar, you will own the #1 career networking area with exclusive rights to all branding and promotional items within the bar and lounge – including the ability to customize the look and feel. Networking at the GDC is one of the top reasons why developers attend and now they will be doing it at your Career Bar!

To download a pdf of the Career Networking Bar sponsorship, click here.

Career Bar Sponsorship – $15,000

Location: Career Pavilion Show Floor
Dates: Wed. March 7th – Friday, March 9th, 2007
Time: Expo Hours

Includes:

• 20x30 Area for Bar and Lounge
• Build out of the Bar
• Couches and Tables
• Branding on the Bar
• Hanging Sign with Branding
• Promotion on GDCONF.COM
• Promotion in GDC Show Program
• Ability to bring own furniture and customize (not required)

For more information or a Career Pavillion Floorplan, please contact Aaron Murawski at 805-523-7841.

 

 

The Career Lounge is the perfect place to conduct business and discuss career opportunities. Situated at the Career Pavilion entrance, the Career Lounge provides computers with internet access surrounded by couches and tables. As the exclusive sponsor of the Career Lounge, your online job section will be the Homepage of every computer and the area will be branded with your company logos. You also have the option of customizing the look and feel, including the furniture. Make your Career Lounge the primary destination for the industry's top talent!

To download a pdf of the Career Interactive Lounge sponsorship, click here.

Career Interactive Lounge Sponsorship – $15,000

Location: Career Pavilion Show Floor
Dates: Wed. March 7th – Friday, March 9th, 2007
Time: Expo Hours

Includes:

• 20x30 Area for Interactive Lounge
• Sponsor logo on hanging sign
• 4 Tables, 16 chairs
• 2 Couches
• 10 Computer Stations
• Internet Access
• Sponsor control of terminals home page i.e. point to your job page
• Sponsor logos on each counter backsplash
• Promotion on GDCONF.COM
• Promotion in GDC Show Program
• Ability to bring own furniture and customize (not required)

For more information or a Career Pavillion Floorplan, please contact Aaron Murawski at 805-523-7841.

 

Last year, Suite Night returned to the GDC in grand style with leading game industry companies hosting 6 networking parties on the Ballroom Level of the main GDC Hotel. In 2007 Suite Night will take over the W Hotel in San Francisco, located two blocks from the convention center. As a Suite Night sponsor, you have 100% creative control to host the networking party of your choosing. With limited space available, make sure to reserve your spot and tap into the ultimate recruitment tool at the GDC.

To download a pdf of Suite Night sponsorship opportunities, click here.

Location: W Hotel (Main GDC Hotel)
Date: Thursday March 8, 2007
Time: 8:00 - 10:00 pm

Sponsorship Includes:

On-Site

• Hospitality Suite at the W Hotel
• Promotional Sign at the W Hotel
• Promotional Banner at the GDC
• Promotional Sign at the Career Pavilion
• PA announcement at close of GDC Thurs evening
• Promoted under "Schedule at a glance" in GDC Show Program
• Promoted under "Events" in GDC Show Program
• Promoted under "Parties/Nightlife" in GDC Show Program

Pre-Event

• Promotion under "Schedule at a glance" on GDCONF.COM
• Promotion under "Events" on GDCONF.COM
• Promotion under "Parties/Nightlife" on GDCONF.COM
• Promotional rotating ad tile on GDCONF.COM
• Promotional banner ads on GDCONF.COM, Gamasutra.com and Gamecareerguide.com
• Promotional newsletter blasts to over 100,000 opt-in developers

W Hotel Suites
Large Rooms	Occupancy	Sponsorship	Catering Minimum
Great Room 1	210	$12,000	$5,000*
Great Room 2	210	$12,000	$5,000*
Industry Room	170	$10,000	$5,000*
*Plus 20% service charge and tax (8.5%)
Medium Rooms	Occupancy	Sponsorship	Catering Minimum
Work Room 3	90	$6,500	$3,000*
Work Room 2	70	$5,500	$2,000*
Work Room 1	60	$5,000	$1,500*
*Plus 20% service charge and tax (8.5%)

There are a limited number of suites available. For more information please contact Aaron Murawski at 805-523-7841.

 

Additional GDC Sponsorship Opportunities

For a pdf of additional GDC sponsorship opportunities, click here.

Online and e-mail advertising
GDC Update E-newsletter Sponsorship

• Opt-in email newsletter with a circulation of 80,000
• $2,250 per issue – includes 75 word company/product description, logo, and hotlink, 12 issues available.
   

Banner Advertising on www.gdconf.com

• $40 CPM
• Skyscraper banner (120x600 pixels)
• Contact your account manager for details

Conference Program Advertising
Conference Program Print Advertisement (Four color, net rates)

• $5,000 spread
• $3,500 full page
• $2,500 half page

Double-sided, Heavy Stock Insert

• $7,000
• Production cost included. Materials provided by sponsor.

Conference Program Belly Band

• $8,000
• Production cost not included.

Sponsorship Opportunities
Main Event Party, Opening Night Reception, Closing Night Reception:

• Contact your account manager for details

East Meets West Reception Sponsorship
The East Meets West Reception brings together 500 of the top Asian and US developers and speakers attending GDC 2007. Gathering these game industry VIPs will unify “Eastern” and Western” development philosophies, creating a new vision for the future of game development.

As the exclusive sponsor of this reception, your company will act as liaison and host to the developers attending the East Meets West Reception. The sponsor will be perceived as a major facilitator of Asian initiatives, and a supporter of Eastern and Western game development collabortion

• $27,500 including reception costs, marketing and sponsorship visibility
• To download a pdf of the details of East Meets West sponsorship, click here.

Lunch and Coffee Break Sponsorships:

• $4,000 exclusive for one break
• $2,000 non-exclusive

Market to developers during lunch and coffee breaks with product giveaways, literature distribution and signage
Interactive Lounge (Exclusive):

• $20,000
• Contact your account manager for details

GDC Lobby Bar (Exclusive):

• $22,500, production cost not included, Moscone has daily minimums that must be reached.
• Contact your account manager for details.

GDC Networking Bar, Jillians (Exclusive):

• $12,500
• Includes ‘thank you” signage on Wednesday and Thursday nights
• Your account manager can provide you with pricing for additional visibility (napkins, coasters, etc.) 

Booth Crawl Main Sponsor:

• $15,000
• Includes food & beverages; vendor will produce mugs

Booth Crawl Participant:

• Cost of food & beverages only

Exhibitor Meeting Rooms:

• 10 x 15 lobby meeting space $9,500
• 10 x 10 lobby meeting space $7,000

Both sizes include black GEM walls, lockable door, table and 4 chairs

One 22”’wx28”h poster or smaller may be attached to your meeting room. No hanging signage.

Sponsored Sessions:
Wednesday 3/7, Thursday 3/8, Friday 3/9

• Sponsored Session: small - $3,200 - 100 capacity
• Sponsored Session: medium - $3,600 – 1250 capacity
• Sponsored Session: large - $4,000 – 250 capacity

GDC management will assign times. Preferences will be noted. Honored on a first come basis. No guaranteed slots.
Press Room Sponsorship:

• $8,000, includes signage at the press room, literature distribution

Custom Badgeholders (Exclusive):

• $28,500, includes production cost

Badge Necklaces (Exclusive):

• $12,500, production cost not included

Badgeholder Inserts (Exclusive):

• $18,000, production cost not included

T-Shirt Sponsorship (Exclusive):

• $32,500, includes production cost

Conference Tote Bag Sponsorship (Exclusive):

• $35,000, includes production cost , one color logo

Conference Tote Bag Inserts:

• $5,000 per piece, not including production

Confirmation Letter Insert (Exclusive):

• $5,000, production cost not included (size limit is 8.5” w x 11” h)

Shuttle Bus Sponsorship:

• Contact your account manager for pricing

Footprints to Your Booth from Conference Hall Entrance:

• Contact your account manager for pricing

SIGNAGE OPPORTUNITIES AT MOSCONE
To view a spreadsheet of GDC signage, sizes and pricing, please click here.