CORPORATE AFRICA 2008

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“Dedicated to Developing Businesses,

Investments and Trade in Africa with G8 and Asia

Since its founding in 1994 Corporate Africa has been dedicated to developing African businesses, Investments and trade with the G8, Europe and Asia . A highly researched database that is constantly updated with names, job-titles, departments, industries and countries is the basis of Corporate Africa's ongoing success. Corporate Africa is designed for today's global economy to bring substantial profits and dividends to companies that frequently exploit the magazine's wealth of experience, instructive knowledge and strategic positions in the markets of advanced economies and Africa . Corporate Africa 's strategic subscribers, the majority of whom are international investors, exporters and businessmen are committed to partnerships and establishing strong links with African economies and governments. They generate confidence about Africa's industries and markets among their peers leading to increased investors appeal and FDI into Africa .

Corporate Africa achieves its objectives through dedicated reports often commissioned by corporate and governmental institutions wanting to target investments or to contribute towards financial assistance for projects and social development. Focused analyses of ongoing economic and business development in key infrastructure and growth industries form the core of reports i.e. Telecom, Information Technology and traditional industries like Oil and Gas. Corporate Africa has established basis across Europe, Asia, USA and Africa . The magazine's depth of purpose and authority is manifested in its independent business environment constructed by opinion makers, business analysts and journalists who are in direct contact with subscribers. Many contributors and subscribers are from corporations and governments with an invested interest in strong and stable competitive African economies.

Corporate Africa and Times Publications work with exporting companies and governments to further the interests of participating businesses, guiding them to decision makers responsible for controlling investment flows. Companies who take part, enter into Times corporate network of companies where they benefit from ongoing responses from businesses enquiring about joint ventures, manufacturing opportunities, product and service agreements distribution and sales..

Corporate Africa (through Times Publications) are members of some of the world's most influential Corporate Guilds and Organizations, including trade associations for manufacturing industries, and the International Telecommunications Union. This ensures that distribution covers Opinion and Decision makers across industry sectors and governments. Tim*s Publications also exploit strategic platforms at conferences and exhibitions to target selected audiences to ensure that clients receive best response from targeted companies

 

BENEFITS & PROFILE

READERSHIP
Chief Executives
PTT Engineer / Directors Private
Finance directors
IT Directors
Government Trade Ministers
Investment Financiers
Directors for Overseas

DISTRIBUTION
Public listed companies
Private companies
Industries
Chambers of Commerce
Governments
Multilaterals /NGOs
Institutional Investors

BENEFITS
Targeted distribution by name and job title
Value adding-source effect
Exhibition-subscription based
Matching editorial context
Distribution at business generating forums
Selective reach
Promoting Network and Joint Ventures
Proven response and instructive editorials
Adding substantive value to client companies

FEATURES
Leading European title
Exhibition-subscription based
Authoritative editorial content
Responsive subscriber base
Coverage of main industries
Supported by Expert bases
Unique Identity and Image

CORPORATE AFRICA AUTUMN-SPRING 2006-2007

ISSUES

AUTUMN

WINTER

SPRING

Issue Focus

Exploitation of Hydro Carbon to effect stability and economic development

Chinese Investments in Africa Offshore West Africa 2007
Geographic Focus West Africa Delta Region South and Central Africa North and West Africa
Economies Nigeria Kenya Cameroon South Africa, Gabon, Senegal Libya, DRC, Zimbabwe, Gabon
Industries Oil & Gas, Logistics, Satellite, ICT in Government and State run companies Retail Services and Agriculture Offshore, Local Content, Managing in Government
E&P West Africa Southern Africa West Africa
Offshore Angola Nigeria, Algeria Nigeria, Angola, Gabon, Chad
Markets Sub Saharan Africa Sub Saharan Africa All of Africa
Trade EU-Africa Africa-Africa China-Africa USA-Africa
Business Satellite, investors and operators Financing Empowerment versus Entrepreneurship International African corporations
Voice of America African representations at future G8's Instability and US policy in DRC US-Nigeria Special Relationship
Supplements Partnerships for Cure (HEALTH and MEDICARE) Partnerships for Cure (HEALTH and MEDICARE) 1st Ghana Health Supplement April 16-7 2007 Accra Ghana
Surveys Automotives, Manufacturing, assembly and distribution World Cup 2010, South Africa and Africa Prepares Dr. Rilwanu Lukman - Son of Africa
Official Media Sponsorships' Events Alger Oil and Gas Algeria, Upstream Africa South Africa GSM Africa South Africa Nigeria Oil and Gas UNCTAD Oil & Gas and Trade Finance Conference

MEDIA DATA

Booking Deadline

20 November 2006

20 January 2007

22 March 2007

Artwork Deadline

30 November 2006

28 January 2007

31 March 2007

ADSPACE

Open

Open

Open

GENERAL ADVERTISING RATES UK£

Color Rates

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Double Spread

8950

8950

8500
7950
7950
7750
7500
6950
6950 6500
Full page
6950
6950
6500
5950
5950
5750
5500
4950
4950 4500

2/3 page

4500

4500

4100

3500

3500

3350

3250

3000

3000 2750
1/2 page
3500
3500
3000
2750
2750
2500
2400
2250
2250 2000

1/3 page

2350

2350

2120
2000
2000
1800
1750
1500
1500 1220

1/4 page

1750

1750

1600

1450

1450

1250

1200

1000

1000 850

Special Position Rates: Extra: opposite contents, inside front &back 700 Back Cover 1250.

Dimensions

Height (mm)

Width (mm)

MECHANICAL INFORMATION

Double page:

266

400

Design service: Your advertisement can be individually designed at a cost of 10% of the price of the advertisement.
Format: 283 by 210
Publication: Quarterly, four times annually
Corporate profile department: Guaranteed circulation 60,000
Artwork by PDF, Photoshop, CD-Rom e-mail or Server

Full page:
266
190
Horizontal half-page
134
190
Vertical half-page
266
93

2/3 page

178 (266)

190 (126)

1/3 page

88

190

1/4 page

134 (67)

93 (190)

Bleed page

300

230

To trim to 285 by 210 mm

Double page bleed

300

440

To trim to 285 by 420 mm

 

 

SPACE AND SUBSCRIPTION ORDERS ARE ACCEPTED SUBJECT TO THESE CONDITIONS

We endeavour to produce books and magazines to the highest standard of accuracy, punctuality and aesthetic appeal. Adherence to these conditions helps us to maintain our high standards. No other conditions will be accepted. The advertiser agrees to indemnify the publisher, printer and distributor against any action for defamation or other action that may result from publication of this advert.

COPY

A . Prices are agreed on the basis of camera-ready copy. Production charges will be levied at cost.
B . Copy will be provided by the advertiser by the copy-date prescribed.
C . Proofs must be checked by the advertiser for accuracy. No liability for inaccurate copy will be accepted by Times Publications Limited when proof inaccuracies are not corrected and returned by post by the prescribed copy-date. Times Publications Limited will not accept liability for copy taken or corrected over the phone.
In the event of proof corrections given after prescribed date the company will use its best endeavours to correct said errors but the advertiser shall have no claim against the company in respect thereafter.
D . In every case liability for damages due to incorrect copy will be limited to the value of the advertisement.
No liability for consequential damage as a result of any advertisement appearing will be entertained.
E . In the event of an advertiser failing to provide copy Times Publications Limited will be entitled to recover 100% of the space cost agreed, or use other appropriate copies acquired from agents or archives.
F . Special positions are at the discretion of the sales manager unless agreed in writing and a supplement (if applicable) agreed.

CANCELLATION

Cancellation of advertising space booking is permitted in the following circumstances only.

Magazines

A . Cancellation without penalty is not permitted. The full price must be paid for space even in the absence of artwork
B . Series advertisers as above, but additionally series discounts and all outstanding invoices must be paid in full and acknowledge in writing by Times Publications Limited prior to acceptance of any cancellation.

Year Books, Periodical, Conferences, Exhibitions.

A. At the discretion or the authorized sales manager, upon receipt of 50% + V.A.T. of the agreed space cost, Times Publications will allow cancellation up to 40 days prior to the copy date published on the current rate card.
B. Less than 40 days prior to copy date space bookings will be invoiced at 100% of the cost.

PAYMENT TERMS

A . 2.5% discount if payment made within 30 days from the date of invoice.
B . Series advertisers in magazines 30 days after print with full payment for series discounts.
C . All other titles 30 days after print.
D . Within time period agreed by parties to barter agreements, but Times Publications reserve the right to exceed period or demand (part) payment if for whatever reason they have been unable to fully exploit the benefits agreed.
E . Times Publications reserve the right to add daily interest (1% above the Bank of England Base Rate) to invoices remaining unsettled outside period of agreement..

MAGAZINE SERIES

If the advertiser should fail to pay the agreed charge due to the company within 30 days of the same becoming due, the company may at any time thereafter remove the advertisement without prejudice to the rights of the company to enforce the payment under the contract.

LEGAL

Any litigation arising from this agreement will be subjected either to the Brussels Convention or the law of the UK if they are non-EU members. All persons and legal persons, including parents, subsidiaries, daughter companies (or embassies or consulates in cases of countries) related to the person(s) executing this contract will be jointly and severally responsible wherever they are situated.

SUBSCRIBERS' WARRANTY

First time subscribers to printed magazines will be refunded if magazines are returned in good order within 30 days after receipt regardless of reason. Online subscribers to electronic copies who are given free trials prior to paid for subscription will only be refunded subject to management's discretion

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