2025 ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES The U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation serves a diverse audience of more than 69,000 living alumni, midshipmen, parents, donors, faculty and friends of the U.S. Naval Academy. Our community is engaged and passionate about maintaining connections through various media platforms. Our publications and digital content are designed to inform, inspire and foster a sense of belonging among alumni and supporters. This media kit outlines the unique opportunities available for sponsors to connect with a dedicated audience while supporting the mission of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation.
SHIPMATE IS THE OFFICIAL ALUMNI MAGAZINE OF THE U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY
Showcase your brand in the prestigious Shipmate magazine, connecting you with U.S. Naval Academy alumni across the nation. This flagship publication highlights the achievements of our alumni and keeps them informed about Academy news. • Frequency: 6 Issues Annually • Format: Print Magazine • Audience Reach: 55,000 readers per issue • Options: Back Cover: $6,000 Inside Back Cover: $5,000 Full Page: $4,000 Half Page: $3,000
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ISSUE
SPACE RESERVATION DEADLINE
CREATIVE MATERIALS DEADLINE
January-February ’25
12/9/24
12/16/24
March-April ’25
2/5/25
2/12/25
May-June ’25
4/8/25
4/15/25
July-August ’25
6/11/25
6/18/25
September-October ’25
8/13/25
8/20/25
November-December ’25
10/7/25
10/14/25
2025 AD DIMENSIONS AD SIZE (w x h) Back Cover: 8.625 x 8.5 Inside Back Cover: 8.625 x 11.125 Full Page (with bleed): 8.625 x 11.125 Half Page (horizontal): 7.625 x 4.65 All ad rates reflect 4/c process and full pages include bleed
MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS Digital data is required for all ad submissions. Preferred file format is PDF/X-1a. High-resolution PDFs must be provided as CMYK with fonts and images embedded via disk, DropBox or email. Shipmate is printed on a high-speed web and SWOP standards apply. The magazine is perfect bound. Final trim size is 8.375 x 10.875 inches and bleed size is 8.625 x 11.125 inches. Live area is 7.65 x 10.125 inches.