Reach the Decision-Makers in the Lubricants Industry!
Advertise in Compoundings to get your brand out in front.
Compoundings reaches 2,000 ILMA member companies that are the leaders in lubricant manufacturing, supply and distribution, as well as international companies manufacturing lubricants outside North America.
Compoundings covers trends in the lubricants industry and provides market reports, international business insights, legislative and regulatory updates, an industry calendar of events, ILMA and ILMA member news, and more!
2022 Editorial Calendar
Issue |
Themes |
Ad close |
Art Due for Hot Products/Advertorials |
Art Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2022 |
Meet ILMA's New President: Michael Damiani 2022 Regulatory and Legislative Rundown Numbers, Numbers, Numbers: Tax and Accounting in 2022 Advertorial Available |
Nov, 22, 2021 | Dec. 1, 2021 | Dec. 8, 2021 |
| February 2022 |
Manufacturing E-Commerce M&A: Benefits and Drawbacks Developments in Marine Lubricants Advertorial Available |
Dec. 22, 2021 | Dec. 30, 2021 | Jan. 7, 2022 |
| March 2022 |
Prioritizing Mental Health in the Workplace Update on the Latin American Market Data Management for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Hot Products Section |
Jan. 20, 2022 | Jan. 27, 2022 | Feb. 3, 2022 |
| April 2022 |
Transportation Issues Heavy-Duty Lubricants Customer Service: Handling Crises ILMA Engage Speaker Spotlight(s) Bonus Distribution: ILMA EngageAdvertorial Available |
Feb. 17, 2022 | Feb. 24, 2022 | March 3, 2022 |
| May 2022 |
Checking In With ILMA Foundation Scholarship Winners Digital Marketing Strategies Metalworking Fluids ILMA Engage Recap and Photo Spread Hot Products Section |
March 21, 2022 | March 28, 2022 | April 4, 2022 |
| June 2022 |
Fire Prevention Food-Grade Lubricants The Value of Philanthropy Hot Products Section |
April 21, 2022 | April 28, 2022 | May 5, 2022 |
| July 2022 |
Lithium Market Update Sustainable and Recyclable Packaging Lubricants for Small Engines Advertorial Available |
May 18, 2022 | May 25, 2022 | June 2, 2022 |
| August 2022 |
Advances in Tribology Attracting Tomorrow's Workforce Agricultural Lubricants Advertorial Available |
June 17, 2022 | June 24, 2022 | July 1, 2022 |
| September 2022 |
When Is It Time for a Rebrand? Mentorships: Creating Future Leaders Incorporating Automation and Robotics Advertorial Available |
July 20, 2022 | July 27, 2022 | Aug. 3, 2022 |
| October 2022 |
Leadership Soft Skills Cybersecurity Shoring Up the Supply Chain ILMA Annual Meeting Speaker Spotlights(s) Hot Products SectionBonus Distribution: ILMA Annual Meeting |
Aug. 9, 2022 | Aug. 16, 2022 | Aug. 23, 2022 |
| November 2022 |
Opportunities with EVs Sustainable Business Focus: A Global View Annual Meeting Recap and Photo Spread Advertorial Available |
Sept. 16, 2022 | Sept. 23, 2022 | Sept. 30, 2022 |
| December 2022/ January 2023 |
Year-End Roundtable 2023 Legislative and Regulartory Rundown |
Oct. 14, 2022 | Oct. 21, 2022 | Oct. 28, 2022 |
Deadlines subject to change.
Hot Products
Gain credibility and maximize your exposure!
The Compoundings magazine Hot Products section is a popular industry showcase for new products and industry innovations. This advertorial section is highly effective in communicating the reasons why industry leaders should be doing business with you.
Compoundings magazine helps you leverage your investment by including the following benefits with your advertising package:
- Professional editing and graphic design
- Readership of industry decision-makers
- Publication in the online digital edition with web link
Note: Hot Products content is due three business days prior to the issue’s art due date.
Compoundings is ILMA's primary communication tool. Through its monthly distribution, the magazine informs members about trends in the lubricants industry and provides a venue where members can become known through advertising,
columns and articles.
2022 RATES & SPECS
Ad Size |
1–3x |
4–8x |
9–12x |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outside Back Cover | $4,000 | $3,800 | $3,600 |
| Inside Front Cover | $3,800 | $3,610 | $3,420 |
| Inside Back Cover | $3,800 | $3,610 | $3,420 |
| Full Page | $3,200 | $3,040 | $2,880 |
| 1/2-Page Horizontal | $2,200 | $2,090 | $1,980 |
| 1/4 Page | $1,200 | $1,140 | $1,080 |
| 1/4 Classified Ad | $800 | ||
| 3-Page Foldout | Pricing available upon request. | ||
| 2-Page Spread | Pricing available upon request. | ||
| Hot Products Special Section |
$2,400 — Spread $1,650 — Full Page |
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| Advertorial |
$4,800 — Full Page $3,300 — 1/2 Page |
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| Bellyband | Pricing available upon request. | ||
All prices are net. There are no agency discounts. Non-member companies must pay in advance.
Position |
W x H |
|---|---|
|
Full-Page |
Bleed: 8.75" x 11.25" Trim: 8.5" x 11" |
|
1/2-Page Horizontal |
6.75" x 4.75" |
|
1/4 Page |
3.25" x 4.75" |
|
3-Page Foldout Bleed |
17" x 11.25" plus 8.75" x 11.25" |
|
2-Page Spread |
Bleed: 17.5" x 11.25" Trim: 17" x 11" |
| Advertorials |
Full page: Bleed: 8.75" x 11.25" Trim: 8.5" x 11" 1/2 page: 6.75" x 4.75" Advertiser provides print ready files, all content is subject to review by ILMA editorial advisors The word "Advertisement" must appear at the top of the ad |
| Bellyband |
Total Size: 18.875“ x 5“ (plus .125" bleed on all sides) Glue Flap: 1.5“ |
Hot Products Specs
Spread: $2,400
Final Spread Ad Specs: 17.5" x 11.25" (includes bleed)
Deliverables include:
- Image/high resolution photo- 8.75" x 11.25" (includes bleed)
- Headline
- Company or products overview- 560 word limit
- Company website
- Company logo (hi res at 300 dpi OR EPS file)
Full Page: $1,650
Final Full Page Ad Specs: 8.5" x 11"
Deliverables include:
- Image/high resolution photo- 6.75" x 4.75"
- Headline
- Company or products overview- 280 words
- Company website
- Company logo (hi res at 300 dpi OR EPS file)
Hot Product materials are due on the ad close date
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND FORMATS
- A high-resolution PDF/X-1a file is required for all ads.
- Colors must be CMYK. No ICC profiles, RGB, or Pantone colors.
- Resolution of all photography and scanned illustrations must be at least 300 dpi. Line art should be 600 dpi.
- Vital copy and images must be at least 1/8" away from trim. Spread ads must have at least 3/8" total gutter.
- Materials should be submitted without crop marks, but full-page ads should include the required 1/8" bleed.
- All fonts used must be embedded in the PDF file.
- Using the bold, italic or other style keys is not encouraged. Please use the bold or italic version of the font. (For example, instead of making Adobe® Garamond bold with the style key, use the actual font for Adobe® Garamond Bold.)
- Flatten all layers and set transparency to highest setting.
- Ads must be suitable to print as-is. ILMA is not responsible for any errors in content.
- PLEASE NOTE: Materials that do not meet the stated advertising specifications will be rejected.
- Necessary alterations are the responsibility of and at the expense of the advertiser. All materials must be submitted in accordance with the published deadlines and meet the criteria stated in the advertising policy.
PRODUCTION CONTACT
The YGS Group
3650 West Market Street
York, PA 17404
Tel: +1 717 505 9701