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PLAYBOY magazine, an American icon, plays an integral role in modern culture. The unique combination of
award-winning journalism, humor, short fiction, interviews, lifestyle service information and beautiful women has made PLAYBOY a
favorite among readers and the media for generations. More than a magazine, PLAYBOY is a lifestyle, an aspiration, a state of mind
and a platform of ideas shared by great thinkers and regular guys alike.
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Playboy Magazine
Demographics
Male
Female
Age 18-34
Age 35 +
Median Age
HHI $50,000 +
HHI $75,000 +
HHI $100,000 +
Median HHI
Married
Single
Employed
Student*
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81%
19%
46%
54%
37.6
50%
30%
19%
$49,638
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Contact
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Do you want to connect with a real mans man? The kind of man who could wrestle a grizzly bear with his
bare hands while getting a straight razor shave? With a nod to icons like Steve McQueen and James Dean,
this issue is packed with all of the rules for effortless style complete with our annual Denim Directory
and Spring Grooming Guide, showing our guys how to lead life with swagger and success. And of course
anchoring that rebel spirit, PLAYBOY kicks into high gear with our annual Motorcycle Preview, proving two
wheels are just as fun as four.
Get ready to rock out with your iPod dock out, as Playboy Playlists load up our guys with hot new beats to take
from the pages to the parties. In our Annual Music Issue, we will showcase the greatest music talent to be on
the lookout for in 2013, including an exclusive high-profile fashion shoot with the coolest rock god of our time.
This special issue explores the early days of EDM, the artists who are behind the greatest rap lyrics and the
current mix masters setting the tone at the hottest nightclubs around the world. PLAYBOYs Annual Music Issue
is timed perfectly with the 10 year anniversary of Ultra in South Beach and the star studded opening of our new
Playboy Club Miami. Add in our exclusive new concert series from the Playboy Mansion, and you get a marketers
dream come true for high-profile, 360-degree music programs.
Meet the modern day Playboy: He is ambitious, worldly, entrepreneurial and has complete discretion with his
spending power. PLAYBOY is giving readers 31 days of engagements with no commitments. Able to get away at
a moments notice? PLAYBOY trend-spots the hot new global destinations and playgrounds with our International
Playboys Guide to Jet Setting. Like to entertain at home? The annual issue features the latest Playboy Pad complete
with the newest in technology and design and attainable luxury. Playboys Fragrance & Grooming Spectacular will
guarantee he looks great for every occasion and women are drawn to him wherever he goes.
July/August
DOUBLE ISSUE
PLAYBOY showcases the very best of food, spirits, and nightlife, giving our guys a roadmap to a summer
theyll never forget. For those Playboys with a discerning palette, we will be featuring the best chefs and late
night eats in the country. And with PLAYBOYS leadership position as the arbiter of nightlife, our annual
Best Bars in America franchise will take readers on a 360-degree tour of the greatest watering holes in the
nation from secret dive bars to the perfect first date spots to top-notch mixology parlors. This program
provides a natural sampling and experiential extension for our advertisers in these venues.
Every issue
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PLAYBOYs Second Annual Icon Issue is creating its own gentlemens hall of fame by presenting the
Icon Awards. PLAYBOY will define new role models who lead with intelligence, indulgence, and influence.
Also serving as PLAYBOYs yearbook of the best in American pastimes, our annual Pigskin Preview presents
PLAYBOYs picks for the top college football teams and predicts the best players and teams for the
coming season. We will come to the field with the ultimate fall fashion manual, packed with lessons and
inspiration to motivate even the most rugged of men to dress to impress. PLAYBOYs insiders guide to the
Fall TV Preview will create destination viewing for our guys this fall.
Dedicated to higher learning with college students and alumni alike, PLAYBOY presents the highly anticipated
annual Homecoming Issue, featuring Americas favorite past times and the most beautiful coeds in the nation.
In addition, PLAYBOY tackles the big topics in our annual Pro Football Preview whos up, whos down, the
top grudge matches and our picks for the season. And for the Playboys-in-training, we will publish the highly
anticipated and legendary Playboys Top Party Schools list, our annual list ranking the top student bodies and
playgrounds for the future leaders of America, which also offers advertisers the chance connect with millennials
as we celebrate on campuses across the country.
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This is the ultimate guide to everyday lifestyle upgrades. A PLAYBOY man is a man of means and he knows
that true indulgence is self-defined and that the finer things in life are not goals, but rather rewards. This
issue will reward our guys with all things indulgent - from the best in gadgets to top-notch gear, including our
Fall Watch Style Guide which proves that todays most fashionable watches are never bulky, and neither are
the men who wear them. For the best in culinary experiences, Playboys Gourmand Awards will highlight and
reward the best restaurants around the US. Our Playboy knows that luxury should be an everyday experience
and this issue grants our guys the permission to celebrate and treat themselves in style.
Jan/Feb 14
DOUBLE ISSUE
When you publish a lifestyle magazine for over half a century, you create a tapestry of memories. When that magazine
challenges a societys norms, you create an archive of history. PLAYBOY is a brand of firsts, known for being cutting
edge before there really was one, and truly is the original lifestyle brand. In this very special issue, PLAYBOY will be
PLAYBOYS
leveraging our iconic heritage as a cultural leader, advocate for freedom and as the original provocateur. PLAYBOYS
TH
60th Anniversary Issue will be a major multi-platform, PR spectacular and a trophied collectors issue. This press-worthy
milestone will also be celebrated with multitude of TV specials, limited edition collectors items, and of course a world- ANNIVERSARY
COLLECTORS
famous black tie charity event. PLAYBOY also rings in the new year with one of our most celebrated franchises, the mustEDITION
read Playmate Review, showcasing the past years Playmates vying for the coveted title of 2013 Playmate of the Year and
allowing readers to step into the role of Hef as they cast a vote for their favorite. With 2014 marking the start of the next
60 years for PLAYBOY, join us in a toast as we celebrate six unforgettable decades.
60
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1x
$104,480
$83,590
$67,910
$44,940
$24,160
3x
$101,350
$81,080
$65,860
$43,600
$23,440
6x
$99,270
$79,410
$64,520
$43,410
$23,340
10x
$97,150
$77,720
$63,150
$41,810
$22,470
12x
$95,090
$76,070
$61,790
$40,890
$21,980
18x
$91,940
$73,550
$59,760
$39,540
$21,250
24x
$88,820
$71,040
$57,720
$38,210
$20,540
36x
$86,710
$69,370
$56,360
$37,300
$20,050
48x
$84,620
$67,710
$55,010
$36,410
$19,570
2/color
Full Page
2/3 Page
1/2 Page
1/3 Page
1/6 Page
1x
$93,260
$70,850
$55,940
$37,280
$18,640
3x
$90,470
$68,730
$54,270
$36,150
$18,080
6x
$88,590
$67,310
$53,160
$35,430
$17,690
10x
$86,720
$65,890
$52,040
$34,680
$17,330
12x
$84,850
$64,500
$50,900
$33,940
$16,960
18x
$82,050
$62,360
$49,230
$32,820
$16,430
24x
$79,260
$60,230
$47,560
$31,700
$15,850
36x
$77,390
$58,830
$46,420
$30,960
$15,460
48x
$75,520
$57,400
$45,320
$30,200
$15,170
B&W
Full Page
2/3 Page
1/2 Page
1/3 Page
1/6 Page
1x
$74,620
$56,710
$44,740
$29,870
$14,920
3x
$72,370
$54,990
$43,400
$28,970
$14,470
6x
$70,900
$53,860
$43,260
$28,390
$14,190
10x
$69,400
$52,720
$41,620
$27,780
$13,890
12x
$67,900
$51,660
$40,780
$27,180
$13,570
18x
$65,670
$49,890
$39,370
$26,310
$13,130
24x
$63,420
$48,170
$38,040
$25,390
$12,690
36x
$61,940
$47,050
$37,140
$24,800
$12,400
48x
$60,440
$45,920
$36,240
$24,190
$12,100
PREMIUM POSITIONS
Covers 2 Earned rate plus 20% (Spread creative only)
Covers 3 Earned rate plus 10%
Cover 4
$134,420
Bleed 10%
Holiday Gift Guide
1/6 page
$11,640
All rates are gross.
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March
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April
January 30
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May
March 6
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April 23
June
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Format: PDF-x1a.
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ny printed matter intended to remain after trimming must be kept 3/8" in from
any trimmed edge as a safety precaution. Publisher recommends that type,
lettering and rules be avoided on spreads to allow for some variation in folding
and alignment of pages.
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Marie Firneno
VP/Advertising Director
Playboy Magazine
c/o American Media Inc.
4 New York Plaza, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10004
marief@playboy.com
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umber of proofsoffset: 4/Color: 2 complete proofs; 2/Color: 2 complete
proofs; black & white: 3 complete proofs.
Send all contracts and insertion orders, along with one proof, to:
(e) O
ffset inks: Proof wet. Rotation: (1) yellow; (2) red; (3) blue; (4) black. Ink density
not to exceed 300%. Proof head to foot. Special colors are limited; consult
publisher.
Production Information
Non-Bleed Sizes
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ffset screen ruling: 4/Color: 133 to 150 line screen; 2/Color and black & white:
133 line screen.
(h) A
dvertising files returned upon written request. All other files retained for 12
months only, after which it is destroyed. Advertisements for which complete
material is not received at least 5 working days before closing will not be
entitled to privileges of OK or revision.
(c) S olid blacks: Publisher recommends 60% cyan, 40% magenta, 40% yellow,
and 100% black.
(g) D
irect-Digital Color Proofing, Ink Jet (Scitex, Dupont, EPSON, etc.) are
acceptable. Either system must follow SWOP alternatives to press proofing,
including print control (Brunner or GCA-GATF color bar) guides.
Binding: perfect
Three columns to a page
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Column depth: 10"
(b) C opy and layout should be designed when possible so that the ad can be
positioned on either side (to permit positioning on either right- or left-hand
pages) and 1/8" trim top and bottom. Allow 1/8" on each page of double spread in
gutter for type safety margin.
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10 4"
Send all digital media and proofs, along with copies of insertion orders,
ruled up proofs and copy instructions, to:
Lesley Johnson
Production Director
Playboy Magazine
9346 Civic Center Drive
Suite 200
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
t | 310.424.1800
ljohnson@playboy.com
Secondary contact:
Helen Yeoman
Production Services Manager
Playboy Magazine
9346 Civic Center Drive
Suite 200
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
t | 310.424.1800
hyeoman@playboy.com
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PLAYBOY.COM
Signature features
Monthly US Traffic
5,383,000 Unique Visitors
Playboy.com and TSJ.com Combined Reach:
Over 5.7 Million Adults
Source: comScore November 2012
Demographics
80% Male,
20% Female
31% A18-34
46% A25-49
The PlayBook
A dark and humorous take on the world of professional sports,
The PlayBook always pushes boundaries; giving readers a no
holds barred look at American sports culture.
Never Sleeps
New week, new city. Never Sleeps takes readers on a 12-hour
rollercoaster ride through the worlds best nightlife cities, from
fine dining and nightclubs to greasy-spoons and dives.
Facetime
Facetime utilizes social media to create a fan-generated
weekly interview with Cybergirls and Playmates, allowing
readers to interact with, and get to know their favorite models.
Femme on Fire
This Q&A interview series features some of the hottest up-andcoming female talent in television, film, and music.
Gadget Geek
The Gadget Geek covers a specific topic, highlights the most
advanced and exclusive gadgets and reviews the best and latest
gaming apps.
Alcoholic Geography
We take readers on an adventure to the best known alcohol
homelands in the world. From Speyside malts in Scotland
to the vodkas of Russia, get ready to be the ultimate drink
connoisseur.
Where to Bring Your Bunny
This competition-based destination guide puts two very
different locales head-to-head to showcase the coolest hotels,
restaurants and nightlife across the globe.
Wined Down
Joe Roberts, one of the 100 Most Influential People in the US
Wine Industry, introduces readers to the world of wine in this
bi-monthly article.
The Pickup with Nick Savoy
Learn the secrets of a successful pickup from the
professionals. Nick Savoy, president of Love Systems (the
leading pickup artist firm) unmasks the mysteries of the
opposite sex.
The Gamer Next Door
Playmate and gaming expert Pamela Horton hosts a sexy and
informative weekly video blog that takes fans into her world of
game and gadget reviews.
Contact
jlumpkin@playboy.com
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General Conditions:
Enliven
Video/Prerolls:
Tape formats accepted: Beta SP, Beta SX, Digi Beta, DVC Pro, DVCam & MiniDV
If you would like to send your material digitally, please adhere to these
requirements. We can take delivery of digital files via our own incoming ftp server
or we can download from your ftp. Files can also be burned to CD-ROM or data
DVD, depending on size.
The transfer of digital files that are more than a few minutes in length is not
recommended:
Format: NTSC or PAL (NTSC preferred)
Compressor: Microsoft DV AVI (dv25 compliant).
Frame: 720 x 480
Pixel Aspect Ratio: D1/DV NTSC (0.9)
Frame Rate: 29.97
Depth Millions, Quality: 100%
Audio Settings:
Rate: 48000, Format: 16 - Stereo
Compressor: Uncompressed
QuickTime DV MOV.
Compressor: QuickTime DV
NTSC or PAL format
All options should be roughly the same as above with the
exception of the compressor
Uncompressed AVI or QuickTime MOV Compressor: None or Uncompressed
All options should be roughly the same as above with the exception of the
compressor.
Ad Units
Playboy.com allows advertisers to serve their ads from third party servers. However,
these ads will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. We require a copy of all the
third-party served ads for editorial approval and we reserve the right to begin serving
creative from our servers, in the event that we encounter performance problems. We
currently accept banners using the IFRAME/Javascript method. However, please be
aware that we will be unable to track clicks for creative using this method.
Playboy.com accepts rich media ads as long as they are no greater than 100K and
with dimensions no greater than 550x480. Frequency cap must be set to 1. Playboy.
com accepts Unicast, Eyeblaster, Eyewonder, Commflash, Enliven, Shoshkeles,
Klipmart, DHTML etc. Playboy.com will accept other technologies on a case-by-case
basis. Sample creative should be sent to Playboy.com for approval, prior to signing
an insertion order. Creative is due 5 days prior to campaign start date. All rich media
ads must function as intended on both Macintosh and Windows platforms and in
Netscape and Internet Explorer versions 4.0 and higher.
Contact
jlumpkin@playboy.com
Playboy.com will intercept all viewers who link to a specific section of our site with
interstitial ad units. Playboy accepts Roadblock ad units with a 60K maximum file
size and with dimensions no greater than 600x350. Please note: Roadblock ad units
are not available on the Playboy.com homepage.
HTML/Javascript
We support HTML banners and HTML with Javascript. All elements of the ad must
be hosted on Playboy.coms servers. Additionally, if an HTML form is used, the form
tag must use the parameter METHOD=GET and it should include a valid action
tag. The sum of the file sizes of the elements that make up the HTML ad should not
exceed the maximum file size for the given banner size (listed above).
Java
We support Java ads, provided that all components (ie .class, .jar, .html files,
etc.) are hosted on Playboy.com servers. All click-through URLs on the ad must be
controllable via a <PARAM> tag so that Playboy.com may track clicks. The total size
of preloading code may not exceed 15k. Additionally, an alternate banner must be
provided to display on non-Java enabled browsers.
Flash
Flash files must be served from Playboy.coms servers. The file size limits are
determined by the banner size (see above). Additionally, an alternate .jpg or .gif must
be provided to display on browsers that do not have the Flash plugin installed. In
order for Playboy.com to track the clicks: For the getURL embedded in the object
action window, please use clickTAG instead of your url & send your click thru url
separately via e-mail. Flash files must be saved in Flash 4. In order to have a new
browser window open when clicking on the banner, choose _blank by the window
option in the action window.
Other Technologies
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Social Media
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With over 7.8MM Facebook fans and 660K Twitter followers, Playboy leads the world of mens magazines in social media
providing our guys with up to the minute lifestyle content and allowing them to engage in the world of Playboy on the go.
Facebook
7.8MM+ Fans
Twitter
660K+ Followers
Instagram
250K+ Followers
ENGAGEMENT + SHARING
IMAGERY + ENGAGEMENT
Were also paving the way on the latest social media platforms, creating strong inroads on Google+, Pinterest, and more.
Contact
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Art Basel
Pebble Beach Concours dElegance
Playboy Mansion
Comic-Con
Super Bowl
Playboy Clubs Locally & Globally
Contact
jlumpkin@playboy.com
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THESMOKINGJACKET.COM
TheSmokingJacket.com is a place for men to see everything they love about entertainment and the web. The site witty,
offers up-to-the-minute content covering a wide array of topics (such as gaming, drinks, apps, hot girl sites, funny
YouTube videos, and more!) and keeps our audience entertained, enlightened, and engaged. TSJs cliff-notes guide to
trending topics provides men with the latest pop-culture buzz. Content on TSJ is often linked within the blogosphere and
gets picked up on popular viral channels like Reddit, Digg, and StumbleUpon, to name a few.
TSJ is exactly what a few dudes in a bar would talk about on beer number three.
Monthly US Traffic
318,000 Unique Visitors
Playboy.com and TSJ.com
Combined Reach:
Over 5.7 Million Adults
Source: comScore November 2012
Demographics
82% Male, Index 165
49% A18-34
57% A12-34
72% College Educated
73% HHI $60K+
45% HHI $75K+
Signature features
Girlwatcher
A daily morning post that features the hottest, most trending women
and witty commentary.
Twitpic Theater:
Our editors scour Playboy models Twitter feeds to showcase their sexy,
exciting pics.
Stuff You Should Know
A humorous, in-depth look at ANY topic we think our audience will enjoy.
On The Sauce
A weekly humorous post about alcohol usually written by TSJs Managing
Editor.
Gaming
A weekly post about trending games.
Headshots
A weekly satire written by Mike Spry on such trending topics as sports, alcohol,
or pop culture.
TSJ Interviews Comedian
A bi-monthly feature interview with a leading stand-up comedian.
Press Play
TSJ features a weekly post with a new musician/band/music video.
The Six Sexiest Ads In Recent Advertising History
Steve Hall amazes readers time and time again by showing how sex sells.
Tuesday Tease
A gallery of beautiful women to give Tuesdays a little kick in the pants.
Contact
jlumpkin@playboy.com
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UNIT DIMENSIONS
MAX FILE SIZE
Leaderboard 728x90 50K
Rectangle
300x250 50K
Full Banner
468X60
30K
Large rectangle
640X250
100K
Tile
88X31
20K
GUIDELINES
All creative is due 5 business days prior to launch date
TheSmokingJacket.com accepts Standard Banner, Flash, iFrame, iLayer,
HTML/DHTML, java, 3rd Party Redirect, Popup/Popunder and Text Link
ad formats
Third party ad tags are accepted. Please send internal redirects/redirects
and iframe/javascript
No looping restrictions
All ads should be coded so that click-throughs launch a new browser
window using target=_blank
Subject to IAB Terms & Conditions: www.iab.net/standards/
termsandcond2.pdf
FLASH GUIDELINES FOR DISPLAY
A default GIF/JPEG is required
All ads should be coded so that click-throughs launch a new browser
window using target=_blank
Flash ads need to have a clicktag encoded rather than a hard-coded
click-thru command. The following code needs to be added manually to
the .swf file:
On (release) {
getURL(clickTAG,_blank);
}
For more information, consult Macromedia Flash:
http://www.macromedia.com/resources/richmedia/tracking/
adserving_guide/
Contact
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
General Conditions
Other Conditions
Advertiser and its agency agree not to make any reference to Playboy, its
trademarks or its properties without the prior written permission of the publisher.
(a) Advertisements are accepted upon the representation that the advertiser and
The word advertisement will be placed within any advertising that, in the
publishers opinion, so warrants.
Commissions
Agency: 15% to all recognized agencies.
Billing: Advertising bills rendered on the first of the month preceding date of issue.
Cash Discount applies to print only
2% 10 days from invoice date; net 30 days.
Interest will be charged at the rate of 112% per month on unpaid balances, or the
highest rate allowable by law.
(b) Rates are subject to change by publisher without notice. Rate base guarantee
is based on ABC six-month averages, and does not extend to regional, state,
metro and demographic buys.
agency after the issue closing date as determined by publisher on page one of
this rate card. Cancellation or changes of advertising will be honored only if
received in writing by an authorized representative of Playboy in New York or
Chicago and accepted prior to the space closing date.
Cancellation or changes will be effective for all issues following the closing
date immediately succeeding the date that said written cancellation is received
and accepted.
(h) All insertion orders are accepted subject to provisions of our current rate card.
(i) Publisher shall not be liable for any costs or damages if for any reason it fails to
publish any advertisement. Publishers liability for any error or omission in whole
or in part shall not exceed the cost of the space of the advertisement in which
the error occurred.
(j) Orders from agencies or other third parties are accepted on the condition that
the advertiser is jointly and severally liable for payment of charges in the event
the agency or third party does not make payment for whatever reason, including
insolvency, for advertising that advertiser or its agency or third party ordered
and that was published.
(k) No conditions other than those set forth in this rate card shall be binding on
magazines and published by Standard Rate and Data Service are binding upon
publisher and advertiser, unless the contrary is provided herein.
(m) Any claims by advertisers, agencies or other third parties arising out of or in
As used in this section entitled General Conditions, the term publisher shall refer
to Playboy Enterprises International, Inc.
All prices herein are net of any sales and/or use tax, which are the sole
responsibility of the advertiser.
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