Pulse is the premiere magazine for spa professionals. ISPA members receive the print edition eight times per year and special editions are also distributed to an expanded audience. Additional ad exposure is included through the distribution of the digital edition sent to members and prospective members.
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Pulse Rates & Distribution
Full Page
Standard Issue – $2,370 ($3,080 Conference Special Edition rate)
Half Page
Standard Issue – $1,650 ($2,165 Conference Special Edition rate)
Double-Page Spread
Standard Issue – $4,740 ($6,161 Conference Special Edition rate)
Back Cover
Standard Issue – $2,990 ($3,885 Conference Special Edition rate)
Bulk order discounts & Pulse Partner Status:
- Purchase 6 or more ads and receive a 10% discount
- Purchase 8 ads and become a Pulse Partner. Benefits include:
- 15% discount
- Inclusion in a special Pulse Partners issue of Trendables
- Recognition on exerienceispa.com as a Pulse Partner with logo
- Recognition as a Pulse Partner at the ISPA Conference
- Receive premium Group 1 booth placement for the ISPA Conference
2025 Pulse Issues
There will be eight issues of Pulse magazine including four single month issues and four double month issues that alternate throughout the year. The issue sequence for 2025 is February, March/April, May, June/July, August, September/October, November and December/January.
2025 Pulse Ad Materials Deadlines
December/January issue: October 22
February issue: December 11
March/April (Conference Onsite) issue: January 27
May (Post-Conference) issue: March 28
June/July issue: April 25
August issue: June 23
September/October issue: July 29
November issue: September 22
December/January issue: October 27
Pulse Mechanical Requirements
Full Page | Digital Spec Sheet
Live Area – 7″ x 10″
Trim Size – 8-3/8″ x 10-7/8″
Bleed – 8-5/8″ x 11-1/8″
Back Cover
Live Area – 7″ x 10″
Trim Size – 8-3/8″ x 10-7/8″
Bleed – 8-5/8″ x 11-1/8″
Spread
Live Area – 16″ x 10″
Trim Size – 16-3/4″ x 10-7/8″
Bleed – 17″ x 11-1/8″
1/2 Page (Horizontal) | Digital Spec Sheet
Live Area – 7″ x 4-7/8″
Ads are accepted in PDF, WeTransfer or in the following formats:
- Adobe CS (includes InDesign, Illustrator and PhotoShop) or lower
- QuarkXPress 6.0 or lower
If you would like to send a high-resolution PDF, please contact [email protected] for instructions.