OFFICE Watch

The leading, independent news source for Microsoft Office^® Format: plain text
Frequency: Weekly plus additional issues
Circulation: 123,124
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OFFICE Watch is read each week by thousands of eager Microsoft Office users around the world -- now you can reach them directly by advertising in WOW.

An investment in WOW will reach over 123,124 dedicated and enthusiastic readers with more arriving daily.

If you'd like further information and the latest rates - ask our Advertising Manager, Jan McCullough

PUBLICATION

OFFICE Watch is a free electronic newsletter delivered weekly through the Internet.
All advertising matters are handled by Jan McCullough, the Advertising Manager.

CONTENT

WOW readers get the latest news, tips and tricks on Microsoft Office with occasional excursions into Windows, the Internet and whatever else catches our eye.

CIRCULATION

OFFICE Watch currently has over 123,124 list members and many more than that who access it through web sites, bulletin boards or redistribution within companies (shared folders in Exchange Server etc). The number increases every day.

WOW is actively promoted through the web with links from a wide range of sites including the Cnet and even the Microsoft Knowledge Base.

ALL our subscribers have asked for their subscriptions! Don't be mislead by the huge subscription numbers of spam merchants who send mail to any address they find. We send only to those who ask to receive OFFICE Watch. Our weekly missive is read, which means that your message will be read too!

Demographics

For details of the geographic, age and use of Windows - click here.

VALUE FOR MONEY

The Run-of-issue single insertion rate costs only $175 or $105 for 3 ads! We charge flat rates, not CPM's so you'll know exactly what you'll pay regardless of fluctuations in subscriber numbers.
Unlike web banners -- your ad message is delivered DIRECT to each subscriber who sees your ad each time they read WOW.

For the latest rates - ask today - click here.

ADVERTISING POSITIONS:

OFFICE Watch accepts advertisements for each issue. There are four positions available:

Headline:

Your ad is near the top of the bulletin for maximum effect. The most prominent position, above the table of contents and immediately visible to all readers, even in the preview window of a mail reader. Great for product announcements to encourage immediate click through to your site. Only one advert per issue in this position. The Headline is our most popular booking -- it is often booked out some months ahead! So advance booking is essential.

Top Body:

The Top Body position is located immediately before the first, lead article, which ensures that you get prominence for your advertising. There is only one advert per issue in this position.

Top Body (small):

The Top Body position is located immediately before the first, lead article, which ensures that you get prominence for your advertising. A small (130 characters plus link) ad is available in this position.

Body:

A more economical ad placed after the first major article. Maximum of two adverts per issue in this position. The Body position is also very popular.

Run-of-Issue:

This is our lowest-price advertising position. There is a maximum of three adverts per issue in this position. Ads booked for this position will be placed depending on the articles published in that issue, and number of positions available.

Linked Run-of-Issue:

If you would like you ad to be near a related article (eg a Excel article near an ad for an Excel related product) you can book a 'linked' advertisement. This must be done on a 'stand-by' basis since the nature of content isn't known until shortly before publication. Linked ads cost only 20% more than standard ads.

All text ads (except small Top Body) are 370 characters (including spaces and punctuation) plus hyperlink.

What to Send

For each advertisement to proceed we need the following sent to Jan McCullough before the deadline:

Text for the ad: 370 characters (including spaces and punctuation) plus hyperlink.

You can submit the details to us from this page.

WHAT DO REGULAR ADVERTISERS DO?

For even greater savings, they buy multiple insertions. You do NOT have to run your ads all in a row. Book them for any time in the next 12 months. Many of our regular advertisers find it worthwhile to put 1 or 2 ads in WOW per month to keep their product prominent in the minds of Office users around the world. These advance bookings not only give you a much cheaper rate per advertisement, but it also guarantees your booking in what can be a crowded WOW advertising schedule. You're also protected against rate increases for the life of your advertisement. Ask us for a quote on a long term booking.

DEADLINES

WOW is published once a week, usually very early on Wednesday morning (US time), though publication can be delayed or advanced to cover a breaking story.

All copy must be delivered by the Friday before publication.

See our General Information page for more details.

CONTACT INFO

Advertising in WOW costs as little as $90 - to place an ad or get the latest rates, please contact Jan McCullough, our Advertising Manager.

BOOK TODAY!

Booking an advert in WOW is simple and easy - just fill out the booking form.