The Co-op Thymes is a great way to get the word out about your business. With direct mail to owners, distribution all over Corvallis, and an ever-growing email list, you can reach interested consumers for a fraction of the cost of other publications. For more information, please call Emily at (541) 753-3115 ext.321.
There are 3 great ways to advertise in the Thymes:
1 DISPLAY ADS
Display ads come in all shapes and sizes and convey your message visually. All display ads are placed inside the Thymes in black & white- the front and back covers are not available.
For display ad rates and sizes, click here! NEW SIZES AVAILABLE!
Special discounts are available for advertisers choosing to commit to a minimum 6-month contract. 10% will be deducted from the ad rate for six-month contracted ads. Ads cannot change during the contract period, except when advertising FA sponsored events or promotions. A 20% discount is applicable for those choosing to pay their account in full upon signing a contract. With or without a contract you will be billed monthly unless you wish to pay in advance.
Submitting your display ad:
Ads must be submitted to First Alternative by the 15th of the month prior to publication.
To submit ads via email, send to: thymes@firstalt.coop
If emailing is not an option, you can:
• Bring in your ad on a CD (discs should be PC-formatted) or flash drive
• Mail a good-quality hard copy to us. To submit ads via mail, send to:
First Alternative Co-op, attn: Thymes, 1007 SE 3rd St, Corvallis OR 97333.
Electronic ads should be 300 dpi in TIFF, EPS, or PDF format - GRAYSCALE ONLY. We encourage you or your designer to call if you have any questions regarding proper file preparation BEFORE the deadline of the 15th to avoid art service fee charges (See below).
Along with your artwork, please include your name, billing address, a daytime phone number, and how long you'd like your ad to run for billing purposes.
2 UNCLASSIFIED ADS
20¢ per word. Maximum 100 words. Unclassified ads are well read. Their great response and affordable price make them a very popular way to advertise.
Submitting your unclassified ad:
Please visit Customer Service at either store. They will help you fill out an Unclassified form and collect your payment.
It is important to submit your ad by the 15th of the month preceding publication to be sure you ad will appear in the next month’s Thymes. If you would like your ad to be ongoing (minimum 3 months), we can bill you every 3 months.
3 HEALTH SERVICES GUIDE ADS
$35. Maximum 50 words.
Submitting your health service guide ad:
NEW! Health Service Guide Contracts: You can now sign up for a 6-month advertising period with your Health Service Guide ad and save 10% monthly. A 20% discount is available for contracts paid upon signing!
Submit your ad vial email or in writing to the addresses above. HSG ads can be billed on a monthly basis, every 3 months, or paid in advance.
DESIGN RATES
We can design your ad at the rate of $60/hour, pro-rated in 15-min increments. Please allow time for design by submitting your ad design requests by the 10th of the month prior to publication.
Art service fees are also applicable to any work that must be performed on submitted artwork to prepare it for publication. Please follow the guidelines for artwork submission listed above to avoid charges.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Opinions expressed in the Thymes, including paid advertisements for products and services, are strictly those of the authors or advertisers, and do not represent an endorsement by, or official position of, First Alternative Co-op, its Board, managers, or owners, unless specifically identified as such. All articles and advertising are subject to publisher's approval. Ads containing any insults or attacks on other people will not be printed.
PAYMENT AND ACCOUNT INFORMATION
Your bill will arrive during the month of publication. Be sure to include your billing information when submitting your ad.
Payment is due within 10 days of receipt of invoice. In the event of late payment, any and all discounts will be void and you will be charged for the difference between the regular ad rate and the contracted ad rate for any ads that already printed during the contract period. Accounts delinquent after 60 days will be ineligible for further advertising, including ads covered under current contracts.
CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS
Calendar submissions are free to you but must be for free or donation-requested events only. Submissions should be sent using the calendar form on this web site, by the 15th of the month prior to the month of the event. We reserve the right to decide which events to place in the calendar. If you have any questions, please call Sonya at 753-3115 ext. 356.
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