Proximity-Tech Magazine is a local technology publication focused on the Baltimore-DC region. It is produced by The Proximity Project, a nonprofit aimed at promoting Baltimore's economy. The magazine features content written by local high school students and distributed through other publications in the region. It aims to highlight local businesses and technologies. The document provides details on distribution partners, audience demographics, issue dates, and advertising options.

1. PROXIMITY-TECH
IS A 100% LOCAL
PUBLICATION
EDITORIAL CONTENT:
Focused on technology and the business of
technology in the greater Washington DC-Baltimore
region. What makes us unique? Content produced
by Proximity Fellows in Journalism: local high school
students earning $15/hour and working under the
tutelage of experienced media professionals. Content
is 100% focused on businesses located and based
out of Baltimore, so we’re further collaborating on
having young people get involved in their neighbor-
hood and business community. High-impact editorial
photography augments in every issue.
TECH
PROXIMITY
DISTRIBUTION:
Magazine format - A glossy, 8.5”x11” publica-
tion insert in the most respected publications in
the Baltimore/DC corridor – Baltimore Business
Journal (BBJ), Washington Business Journal
(WBJ), and Afro News. This format houses all
content – paid and unpaid, as well as advertising
partners, and serves as the “presentation piece.”
Circulation: 30,806
In-paper content distribution – This insert
format, in Baltimore City Paper and The Baltimore
Times, distributes student-written and sponsored
content. Circulation: 75,500
Digital distribution: Digitized version of the
magazine will be found on ISSUU.com, as well as
on our website at www.proximitytechmag.com
info@proxmitytechmag.com
HOW THIS
MAGAZINE
DIFFERS
FROM OTHER
PUBLICATIONS
AUDIENCE PROFILES:
BBJ & WBJ: 65% of subscribers are upper
management; 80% influence purchasing
decisions at their company; 85% of readers are
college graduates; average household income:
$275,000
BALTIMORE TIMES*: 51% of readers are 18
to 49 years old; 58% have household income
of $40,000 or greater; 47% have professional
employment
CITY PAPER*: 52% of readers have average
household income of $50,000 or greater; 52% of
readers are college educated; 54% of readers are
between the ages of 25 and 54.
*Due to space limitations, only editorial and
sponsored content will be included in these
products
Proximity-Tech Magazine is a technology magazine produced by The Proximity
Project, Inc., a local non-profit organization with a succinct mission:
To showcase and promote Baltimore’s intellectual, creative, and economic assets, and
to create conditions for economic growth and improved quality of life for all

2. About our Sponsored Content Units
Product spotlight – 250 words; product spotlight with photo and business contact information
Executive Q&A – 10 question Q&A with member of your executive staff (full page)
Company Profile – 400-600 word profile on your organization (full page)
Thought Leader – 400-600 words; Written by a member of your upper level executive staff, their
perspective on something important in the technology community of Baltimore/DC corridor
Sub Feature – 2 page article on the editorial direction of your choice.
**All sponsored content is written by a member of our staff, with the exception of “Thought Leader” and “Product Spotlight.” All sponsored
content is reviewed by the editorial board prior to publishing. Accompanying photography should be approved by editorial board prior to booking.
Photography services available at additional fee.
TRADITIONAL
AD UNITS
2015 ISSUE CALENDAR
SPONSORED
CONTENT UNITS
• All advertising requires payment with order unless credit terms established with Publisher.
• Publisher has the right to reject, cancel or terminated orders.
• Advertising positioning at Publisher’s discretion unless booking premium positions, then is on first come,
first serve and first right or refusal basis.
• All agency placed advertising (on behalf of an advertiser) is the responsibility of both agency and advertiser.
Issue to Issue
$2,500.00
$8,500.00
$8,500.00
$8,500.00
$12,500.00
Product Spotlight
Executive Q&A (FP)
Company Profile (FP)
Thought Leader (FP)
Sub Feataure (2 page)
*Only one per issue in each unit. First come, first serve.
**10% discount for ea. additional sponsored content unit
purchased within 4 issues. Includes writer but not photography.
4 Issue Buy*
$7,500.00
$7,500.00
$11,000.00
$7,500.00
$8,500.00
$6,500.00
$4,500.00
Inside Front
Page 3
Center Spread
Inside Back
Back Cover
Full Pages
Half Pages
*Prices listed are per issue.
**Premium positions available for annual commitment only.
***Rates above are based on camera ready advertisements.
Advertising design services are available tor additional fee.
Issue to Issue
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
$8,450.00
$5,850.00
Space Close
December 15
May 15
August 15
November 15
2015 MEDIA KIT
7.375”x 9.875”
Full Page
7.375”x 4.833”
Half Page
Bleed area
Half Page 7.375”x4.833”
Full Page 7.375”x9.875”
Full Bleed area .5” around all sides
*Camera Ready Files for Printing should be 300dpi, pdf format.
info@proximitytechmag.com
Issue
Spring 2015
Summer 2015
Fall 2015
Winter 2015
Publish Date
February 25
June 30
September 30
December 30
Final Art
January 1
June 1
September 1
December 1