LDA Journal Media Kit/Rates
The LDA publishes a quarterly periodical, Journal of the Louisiana Dental Association, as a print publication with online access for LDA members. Advertising in the journal can reach nearly 1,900 dentists and subscribers to drive targeted traffic to your website, increase brand awareness, and promote events. All ads are subject to review by the LDA Journal Business Manager. If you have questions about how to advertise with the LDA Journal that have not answered here, contact (225) 926-1896.
Advertising Standards
LDA Journal Deadlines and Schedule
2024
| Issue | Ads/Articles Due to the LDA | Distribution Date |
| Fall | August 9, 2024 | September 2024 |
| Winter | November 8, 2024 | December 2024 |
2025
| Issue | Ads/Articles Due to the LDA | Distribution Date |
| Spring | February 7, 2025 | March 2025 |
| Summer | May 9, 2025 | June 2025 |
| Fall | August 8, 2025 | September 2025 |
| Winter | November 7, 2025 | December 2025 |
2026
| Issue | Ads/Articles Due to the LDA | Distribution Date |
| Spring | February 6, 2026 | March 2026 |
| Summer | May 8, 2026 | June 2026 |
| Fall | August 7, 2026 | September 2026 |
| Winter | November 6, 2026 | December 2026 |
Basic Advertising Rates Per Issue
Basic rates:
(Camera-ready art provided by advertiser.)
Digital Formats: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe InDesign and PDF.
Add to above basic rates:
Special Rates:
Bleeds:
| 2-Color | 4-Color | |
| 1 Page | $625 | $800 |
| 1/2 Page (Horizontal) |
$425 | $575 |
| 1/4 Page (Vertical) |
$300 | $425 |
Digital Formats: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe InDesign and PDF.
Add to above basic rates:
| Two-page spread | $125 |
| Centerfold position | $250 |
| Forward placement | $40 |
Special Rates:
- Insertion order for 4 or more consecutive issues are given a 10% reduction per issue as a “permanent” advertiser.
Bleeds:
- No additional charge
Premium Advertising Rates Per Issue
Special Positions (4-color only)
| Inside front cover | Full page | $850 |
| Inside back cover | Full page | $850 |
| Outside back cover | Full page | $1,100 |
Ad Dimensions
| 1 Page, w/bleed | 8''.5 W x 11'' H (+ 1/8” bleed and crop marks, vertical only) |
| 1 Page, no bleed | 8'' W x 10.5'' H (vertical only) |
| 1/2 Page | 7.5" x 4.75" (horizontal only) |
| 1/4 Page | 3.625" x 4.75" (vertical only) |
| Back Cover | 8.5" x 9.25" (+ 1/8'' bleed and crop marks, vertical only) |
For full page ads, please include an 1/8” bleed around the entire ad, along with crop marks, if you'd like your ad to run to the edge of the page.
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Mechanical Requirements
| Trim Size | 8.5" x 11 |
| Numbers of Columns | 2 |
| Binding method | saddle stich |
| Halftones | 100-133 line screen |
Subscription Rates
| LDA Members | Non-Members | Canada | Foreign/Overseas Subscribers | |
| Yearly Subscription | $18 | $30 | $30 | $65 |
| Single Copy Price | $5 | $10 | $20 |
Orders are accepted in US currency throughout the year and are active for 12 months after payment is received. Claims are accepted up to 90 days from mail date. Claims are accepted in writing only. No phone calls. Cancellations are accepted anytime during the subscription period. However, no refund is given on canceled orders.
The editorial board of The Journal of the Louisiana Dental Association makes every effort to assure customers receive the issues for which they have paid. However, if a claim is made for a missing issue, and the publisher has no copies in stock, we will be happy to extend the subscription by the number of issues missed. No refund can be given.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
All cancellations must be received in writing. Ads: Full refund on cancellations received before the closing date; Credit (less 20%) issued for cancellations received after closing date. Subscriptions: balance of canceled subscription will be refunded; cancellations received within 45 days of issue publication date become effective following the delivery of that issue.
To become an LDA advertising supporter, please submit an insertion order by mail (LDA Journal, 5637 Bankers Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70808), fax to (225) 926-1886, or e-mail info@ladental.org.
Managing Editors
Rebecca Bordelon
Director of Communications and Public Affairs, LDA
rebecca@ladental.org
Annette Droddy
Executive Director, LDA
Annette@ladental.org
Contact Us
5637 Bankers Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
info@ladental.org
225-926-1986
Director of Communications and Public Affairs, LDA
rebecca@ladental.org
Annette Droddy
Executive Director, LDA
Annette@ladental.org
Contact Us
5637 Bankers Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
info@ladental.org
225-926-1986
