To advertise with The Island Current:

Contact Margaret Lenz, Advertising Manager by e-mail at Margci@aol.com or by phone at 718-885-1636.

DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES: $10.00 per column inch, based on the narrowest column size. Minimum 2inches.
Quarter page color - $160
Half page color - $320
Full page color - $620
Billing based on 1/2 inch rates. $5.00 per column inch will be charged for ad make-up for first insertion if camera ready copy is not provided. A minimal charge will be made for minor changes in typesetting following the first insertion.

CONTRACT AND DISCOUNTS: Discounts will be given for contract insertions within a 12 month period. 5% for 5 insertions, discounted on the last bill. 10% for 10 insertions, discounted on the last bill.

CLOSING DATES: All copy, artwork, changes, and corrections must be received by the 10th of the month BEFORE the month of insertion. The Island Current is published 10 times a year monthly, except for January and August. Cancellations are not accepted after the 10th of the month prior to insertion.

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS: 12- to 20-page tabloid size periodical, printed web offset, black & white on 50-pound soft white offset paper. 85 to 100 screen for halftones. Full type page: 10 1/4” x 15”; 4 columns per page; 1 column width 2 5/16” ( 14 picas); 2-column width 5” (30 picas); 3-column width 7-5/8” (46 picas);4-column width 10 1/4” ( 62 picas)

CLASSIFIED ADS: All classified ads must be prepaid. Rates: $6.00 minimum for 20 words or less. Over 20 words - 30 cents per word. Layout and format of classified ads shall be determined by the publisher. Ads must be typed or printed and mailed with check or money order to: The Island Current, PO Box 6, Bronx, New York 10464. Classified ad deadline is the 20th of each month prior to the month of publication, except December and July.