ARCHAEOLOGY magazine offers its readers up-to-date reporting, vivid storytelling, compelling photography—and the latest news from around the globe—all devoted to exploring the world's ancient past. The magazine's readers are avid archaeology enthusiasts—and enthusiastic travelers—so whether reporting on new discoveries from the sands of Egypt, uncovering civilizations hidden for thousands of years in South American rain forests, or bringing word from Europe of the first evidence of art, ARCHAEOLOGY's editors and writers bring readers the grit, and the magic, of archaeological discovery, by way of an up-close view of the sites around the world where it all is taking place.
ARCHAEOLOGY magazine brings the ancient world to life.
Our Statistics
190,000
700,000
325,000
2.1 million
Ad Contacts
Kevin Mullen
857.305.9353
kmullen@archaeological.org
Gerry Moss
718.472.3050 ext. 4903
gerry@archaeology.org
Ad Specs
Print Specs
Print Deadlines
AAM Statement
Online Specs
Reader Profile
Print Information
Print Media Kit: Closing Dates
| Issue Date | ADV Closing | Materials Deadline | On Sale Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| January/February 2025 | November 12 | November 14 | December 17 |
| March/April 2025 | January 6 | January 9 | February 11 |
| May/June 2025 | March 3 | March 6 | April 8 |
| July/August 2025 | May 5 | May 8 | June 10 |
| September/October 2025 | July 7 | July 10 | August 12 |
| November/December 2025 | September 8 | September 11 | October 14 |
| January/February 2026 | November 3 | November 6 | December 9 |
Print Media Kit: Specs
FILE SUBMISSION
All ad submission must be press-ready PDF/X1-a files supplied to ARCHAEOLOGY magazine via email or CD. Quality control is dependent upon properly created PDFs.
PRODUCTION
Supplied advertising that requires production or design work of any kind may incur a non-commissionable production charge of at least $50.
MECHANICAL
Bleed ads should have a minimum .25” bleed on all 4 sides and should include trim indications. Trim indications should be offset by .375” so that they are out of the live bleed area. 2-page spread ads must allow for .25” type safety across the center gutter.
SCANNING
Images must be at 300 DPI at 100% of final size.
RESOLUTION
All rasterized files must be 300 DPI at 100%. Transparencies must be flattened. All live elements, i.e. type on bleed ads, must be a minimum of 1/4” (.25”) inside the final trim area. Line screen is 150 LPI.
FONTS
Embed all necessary fonts in each PDF.
COLOR
The color space must be CMYK or Grayscale. No RGB, LAB or embedded color profiles (such as ICC profiles).
No files with PMS colors will be accepted without being agreed to in advance. Note any special color information on the contract proof.
LIABILITY
ARCHAEOLOGY magazine cannot be held responsible for the quality of reproduction if these specifications are not adhered to. Ads received after deadline may not publish in the desired issue. ARCHAEOLOGY magazine will not be held responsible for changes the ARCHAEOLOGY magazine Production department must make in an ad that is inadequate or fails to adhere to ARCHAEOLOGY magazine Digital Ad Specifications. ARCHAEOLOGY magazine is not liable for the final output if no contract proof is supplied.
PROOFS
A proof must accompany all advertising material. 4-color ads must include a 4-color SWOP proof. If a proof is not supplied, ARCHAEOLOGY will not be held responsible for errors.
| Space | Bleed | Non-Bleed | Trim |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Page | 8.25” X 10.75” | 7.375” X 10” | 8” X 10.5” |
| 2-Page Spread | 16.25” X 10.75” | N/A | 16” X 10.5” |
| 1/2 page spread | 16.25” X 5” | N/A | 16” X 4.875” |
| 1/2 horizontal | N/A | 7.25” X 4.625” | |
| 1/2 Island Vertical | N/A | 4.75” X 7.5” | |
| 1/3 vertical | N/A | 2.25” X 9.625” | |
| 1/3 square | N/A | 4.75” X 4.625” | |
| 1/6 vertical | N/A | 2.25” X 4.625” | |
| (This is our page size) |
ADVERTISING POLICY
Ads from companies that sell antiquities are not accepted.
MATERIALS PRODUCTION CONTACT:
KEVIN MULLEN
857.305.9353
materials@archaeology.org
ADVERTISING CONTACTS:
GERRY MOSS
718.472.3050 ext. 4904
gerry@archaeology.org
KEVIN MULLEN
857.305.9353
kmullen@archaeology.org
Online Information
Online Media Kit: Reader Profile
| % Archaeology | |
|---|---|
| Sex | |
| Male | 48 |
| Female | 52 |
| Age | |
| Median Age | 60 |
| EDUCATION | |
| Post Graduate Degree | 37 |
| Graduated College 4yr+ | 70 |
| Any College | 93 |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | |
| $100,000+ | 22 |
| $75,000+ | 34 |
| Median Income | $60,000 |
| READERSHIP of PRINTED VERSION of ARCHAEOLOGY MAGAZINE | |
| Yes | 76 |
| Read 4 out of 4 | 77 |
| Read 3 or 4 out of 4 | 86 |
| SUBSCRIBE | 82 |
| 10+ years | 18 |
| 7-10 years | 10 |
| 4-7 years | 22 |
| 1-4 years | 33 |
| Less than one year | 9 |
| Regularly purchased on Newsstand | 8 |
| Source: 2014 Online Study - Castle Builder |
Online Media Kit: Archaeology.org Highlights
Content-Rich Website
| Daily news | Travel Links |
| Interactive Digs | Photo Slideshows |
| Videos | Exclusive Online Features |
| Online Exclusives | Active Social Media Purchase |
Online Media Kit: Online Opportunities
Advertising Opportunities
| Homepage Banners | Advertorials |
| Run-of-Site Banners | e-Update Sponsorship |
| Email Blast | Customized Products |
| website | e-Update |
|---|---|
| premium leaderboard | e-Update, ARCHAEOLOGY.ORG |
| run of site banner | e-Update, ARCHAEOLOGICAL.ORG |
| e-Update, AJAONLINE.ORG | |
| e-Update, ALL THREE (3) |
| EMAIL BLAST (E-BLAST) PACKAGES | ADDITIONAL ADVERTISING OPTIONS |
|---|---|
| With over 50,000 opt-in recipients, ARCHAEOLOGY.ORG can connect you with an audience that has proven to be both loyal in terms of their viewership and responsive in regards to our clients’ online campaigns. | Interactive Map |
| All Email Blasts are available in groups of 10,000. Packages: 10,000 recipients Full List Buy: 50,000 recipients | Online Advertorial |
| AIA website opportunities: ARCHAEOLOGICAL.ORG |
Online Media Kit: Online Specifications
MATERIALS PRODUCTION CONTACT
KEVIN MULLEN
857.305.9353
materials@archaeology.org
FILE FORMAT
Ads should be supplied in .jpg or .gif format
File Size: Maximum 250K
Ad Resolution: Ads should be at a resolution of 72 pixels per inch.
Address: Please e-mail ads to webmaster@archaeology.org; cc: advertising@archaeology.org
Materials Date: 2 weeks prior to online placement.
ARCHAEOLOGY magazine (archaeology.org)
Leaderboard 728px x 90px
Box 300px x 250px
**Please provide both versions for your ad placement
ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (archaeological.org)
Vertical Banner 250px x 425px
Mobile Banner 320px x 100px
**Please provide both versions for your ad placement
EMAIL BLAST
Format in HTML including complete html codes and images. Images should be in .jpg or .gif format.
Approximately 100 words, any number of links desired and 3-5 images. Try to avoid text that could be perceived as spam.
E-UPDATE NEWSLETTER
ARCHAEOLOGY magazine 300px x 250px (box)
Archaeological Institute of America 504px x 160px (banner)
*Please Include URL
ADVERTISING POLICY
Advertisements for the sale of antiquities are not accepted.