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TV Guide


TV Guide, The Official Magazine of Television, is a weekly magazine connecting readers with Americas #1 leisure activity. Focused on celebrity and TV entertainment, it is igniting conversation and building a vibrant, younger community across the nation while still appealing to its loyal subscribers.

Key Segments
2,009,062   Universe / Base Rate $105.00 /M
76,407   1 Month Hotline Subscribers + $17.00 /M
291,273   3 Month Hotline Subscribers + $13.00 /M
580,694   6 Month Hotline Subscribers + $9.00 /M
1,248,203   12 Month Hotline Subscribers + $5.00 /M
112,725   Change of Address Subscribers + $15.00 /M
1,076,352   12 Month Expires $75.00 /M
  Catalog Rate $80.00 /M
  Fundraising Rate $75.00 /M
  Non Reciprocal Surcharge + $10.00 /M

Audience Profile

First launched in 1953, TV Guide Magazine is currently capturing the attention of a whole new generation of TV viewers with an updated editorial focus. TV Guide's readership has evolved into one of the nation’s most influential, trend-setting audiences available on a grand scale.

The magazine is attracting millions of new subscribers with behind-the-scenes access, authoritative insight, breaking news, and riveting reviews. It empowers readers to make informed decisions, not just for maximizing their viewing experience, but also for their life experience. New special sections include Gift and Entertainment Guides, Health & Wellness, and “The Goods,” a product-driven column featuring everything from the hottest styles and accessories worn by TV personalities to the latest in gadgets and electronics.

Demographics
TV Guide is attracting a younger, more affluent reader. Current demographic figures below are supported by +/- changes in percentage from 2005-2009.

GENDER
58% Female, +11.4%
42% Male, -26.7%

AGE
44 Median Age
1,000,000 new subscribers are age 18-34, +56%

INCOME
$46,882 Median Household Income
HHI $75k, +166% 
HHI $100k, +159% 
HHI $125k, +157% 
HHI<$50k, -41%

INFLUENCE
88% trust TV Guide's opinions about TV programs 

65% more new readers say family, friends, and associates seek their opinions
TV Guide magazine readers have larger circles of friends and family members

 

SUBSCRIBERSHIP

56% of all subscriptions are direct to publisher
4-in-10 subscribers are new to the magazine since re-launch to full size
76% say TV Guide is their only source for television entertainment and information
66% are likely to renew

TV Guide subscribers hold the unique position among its competitive set of having the highest ad recall in 21 of 26 ad categories.



Terms and Conditions

Sample mail piece required with each order. Payment due 30 days from mail date. Order cancellations within 10 days of mail date must be paid in full. Orders cancelled prior to 10 days before mail date include the following fees: $100/F plus $10/M, media and shipping charges. 20% commission on base rate to authorized brokers. Please allow 3-5 business days to process an order. Any order received at ALC is subject to a $100/F cancellation fee. State and local sales tax will apply where applicable.



Usage - Last 12 month continuation
Usage
LIST TYPE
Consumer
 
Mailing List
SOURCE
Direct mail sold
GEOGRAPHY
Domestic (US)
LIST OWNER
LIST MAINTENANCE
New to ALC 04/27/2009
Counts through 05/31/2010
Last update 06/10/2010
Update frequency MONTHLY
UNIT OF SALE INFORMATION
Average: $45.20
GENDER PROFILE
Male: 42%
Female: 58%
INCOME
Average: $47,000.00
SELECTION CHARGES
1 MONTH HOTLINE $17.00 /M
12 MONTH HOTLINE $5.00 /M
3 MONTH HOTLINE $13.00 /M
6 MONTH HOTLINE $9.00 /M
AGE $15.00 /M
CHANGE OF ADDRESS $15.00 /M
GENDER/SEX $12.00 /M
INCOME RANGE $15.00 /M
LIFESTYLE $18.00 /M
PAID SUBSCRIBERS $10.00 /M
SOURCE $10.00 /M
STATE/SCF/ZIP $10.00 /M
ZIP FILE SET UP FEE $50.00 /F
ADDRESSING
CARTRIDGE $35.00 /F
EMAIL $75.00 /F
FTP $75.00 /F
ZIP TAPE $50.00 /F
KEY CODING
Key Coding is available
Charges: $3.00 /M
MINIMUM ORDER
Quantity: 7,500
Dollar: $0.00
REUSE
Reuse is allowed
Min Qty: 7,500
Charges:
TELEMARKETING
Telemarketing is not allowed
CANCELLATION
Charges: $100.00 /F
COMMISSIONS
Broker: 20%
Agency: 15%
NET NAME ARRANGEMENTS
Net Name is allowed.
Net: 85%
Min Qty: 50,000
Run Charges: $10.00 /M
EXCHANGES
Please inquire.
Contacts
NAME ROLE EMAIL PHONE FAX
Sara Jones Director of Client Services sara.jones@alc.com (609) 580-2539 (609) 580-2810
Susan Packard Sales: Custom recos & pricing susan.packard@alc.com (609) 580-2785 (609) 580-2810
Tim Hickman Account Coordinator timothy.hickman@alc.com (609) 580-2611 (609) 580-2810
Kerry Fischette Client Marketing Manager kerry.fischette@alc.com (609) 580-2875 (609) 580-2810

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