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.
2022 Pulse Rates & Ad Deadlines
2022 Pulse Rates & Distribution
Full Page
Standard Issue - $2,300 ($2,990 Conference Special Edition rate)
Double-Page Spread
Standard Issue - $4,600 ($5,980 Conference Special Edition rate)
Back Cover
Standard Issue - $2,900 ($3,770 Conference Special Edition rate)
Pulse Showcase
Standard Issue - $550
Bulk order discounts & Pulse Partner Status:
- Purchase 6 or more ads and receive a 15% discount
- Purchase 8 ads and become a Pulse Partner. Benefits include:
- 15% discount on Pulse and digital advertising exposure opportunities
- 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 2022 ISPA Conference
- Receive premium Group 1 booth placement for the 2023 ISPA Conference
2022 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 2022 is January, February/March, April, May/June Special Conference edition, July, August/September, October and November/December.
2022 Pulse Ad Materials Deadlines
April issue: March 1
May/June issue: April 1
July issue: June 1
August/September issue: July 1
October issue: September 1
November/December issue: October 3
Pulse Mechanical Requirements
Advertorial Guide
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)
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 ispa@ispastaff.com for instructions.