Published 10 times per year, Pulse is the premiere magazine for spa professionals. ISPA members receive the print edition each month 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.
January/February
Theme: Past, Present & Future
March/April
Theme: Workforce Development
Supplement: Brand Leaders of the Future
May
Theme: Sales + Retail + Finance
Supplement: Up Your Retail Game: Products, Displays and Software to Enhance Your Retail Space
June
Theme: Customer Service
July
Theme: Pre-Conference
Supplement: Sponsor Features
Expanded Distribution: 2018 ISPA Conference & Expo Pre-Conference
August
Theme: Marketing
Expanded Distribution: East Coast ISPA Media Event
September
Theme: On-Site Edition
Supplement: Exhibitors' Highlight
Expanded Distribution: 2018 ISPA Conference & Expo On-Site
October
Theme: The Green Issue
Supplement: Environmentally-Friendly Products
November
Theme: Post-Conference Edition
December
Theme: The Trends Issue
Supplement: New Product Releases for 2019 (LOOKBOOK)
Pulse Rates*
Full Page
1x - $2,600 | 3x - $2,470 | 5x - $2,340 | 10x - $2,080 | Special Editions - $3,120
Back Cover
1x - $3,120 | 3x - $2,970 | 5x - $2,800 | 10x - $2,500 | Special Editions - $3,750
Spread
1x - $5,200 | 3x - $4,940 | 5x - $4,680 | 10x - $4,160 | Special Editions - $6,240
1/2 Page
1x - $1,900 | 3x - $1,805 | 5x - $1,710 | 10x - $1,520 | Special Editions - $2,280
Advertising Supplement
1x - $650 | 5x - $585
*Additional charges for preferred positions.2018 Pulse Mechanical Requirements
Full Page
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)
Live Area - 7" x 4-7/8"
Ads are accepted on CD or via FTP 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 or upload your artwork to our FTP site, please contact ispa@ispastaff.com for instructions.