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INNOVATION
OUR MISSION:
THE MOST progressive business
media brand in the world,
Fast Company inspires a new
breed of innovative and creative
thought leaders who are actively
inventing the future of business.
With engaging narratives
as informative as they are
entertaining, Fast Company
motivates fans to think beyond
traditional boundaries, lead
proactively, and most importantly,
embrace change.
OUR EDITORIAL FOCUS:
INNOVATION is at the heart of all
Fast Company content. Through this
lens, we focus on five core themes:

CREATIVITY
// The Currency of Innovation

DESIGN
// Innovation You Can Hold

LEADERSHIP
// Inspiring Innovation

ETHONOMICS
// Innovation for Good

TECHNOLOGY
// Tools for Innovation
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MEDIA KIT EDITORIAL CALENDAR
*GfK MRI Starch Issue
WORLD CHANGING
INNOVATIONS
FEBRUARY
CLOSING DATE 12/05/13
ON-SALE DATE 01/14/14
THE TECHNOLOGY
SPECIAL
APRIL
CLOSING DATE 02/13/14
ON-SALE DATE 03/25/14
CLEAN TECH
SEPTEMBER
CLOSING DATE 07/07/14
ON-SALE DATE 08/12/14
SECRETS OF THE MOST
PRODUCTIVE PEOPLE
DECEMBER/JANUARY*
HOW TO LEAD A
CREATIVE LIFE
NOVEMBER
CLOSING DATE 09/11/14
ON-SALE DATE 10/21/14
INVISIBLE
INNOVATION
JULY/AUGUST
CLOSING DATE 05/15/14
ON-SALE DATE 06/24/14
CLOSING DATE 01/09/14
ON-SALE DATE 02/18/14
MOST INNOVATIVE
COMPANIES 2014
MARCH*
CLOSING DATE 03/13/14
ON-SALE DATE 04/22/14
THE UNITED STATES OF
INNOVATION
MAY*
CLOSING DATE 04/10/14
ON-SALE DATE 05/20/14
THE 100 MOST CREATIVE
PEOPLE IN BUSINESS
JUNE*
CLOSING DATE 08/07/14
ON-SALE DATE 09/16/14
INNOVATION BY
DESIGN 2014
OCTOBER*
CLOSING DATE 10/16/14
ON-SALE DATE 11/25/14
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MEDIA KIT BUZZ
A CELEBRATED BUSINESS
MEDIA BRAND
AWARD-WINNING
BUSINESS JOURNALISM
AdWeek Magazine
2008, 2009 & 2010 Hot Lists 10 Under 60
2009 Editor of the Year; Robert Safian
MIN
2009 21 Most Intriguing People; Publisher, Christine Osekoski
ASME National Magazine Awards
Winner; Co.Design; Digital Ellies Online Department (2011)
Finalist; General Excellence (2011)
Finalist; The Influence Project; Digital Ellies Multimedia Package (2011)
Finalist; Magazine of the Year (2010)
Society of American Business Editors and Writers
General Excellence; June 2009, Jul/Aug 2009, and Dec 2009/Jan 2010
New York Press Club
Winner; Best Headline and Front Page; Apple Nation (Jul/Aug 2010)
Winner; Entertainment News Award, Magazine Category; Waving the Flag
(Nov 2010)
AWARD-WINNING DESIGN The Society of Publication Designers
Winner; 16 awards in 2012 including Gold Medal for Best Redesign
Winner; 23 awards in 2013 including Gold Medal for Design:
Non-Celebrity story Good Design is Good Business
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MEDIA KIT PRINT AUDIENCE
Source: 2013 IPSOS Mendelsohn Afluent Survey, Adults, HHI $100,000+
*Source: 2011 Fast Company Subscriber Study
AFFLUENCE
INFLUENCE
THE C-SUITE
DECISION MAKERS
PASSIONATE READERS
$154,169 Median HHI - $8,000 more than the average adult.
77% agree, I tend to take the LEAD in decision-making (index: 140).
This ranks #2 vs. ALL measured titles.
30% have C-Level job responsibility, over two times the likelihood of
the average adult (index: 205). This ranks #8 vs. ALL (135) measured titles.
63% are business decision makers (index: 153).
This ranks #5 vs. ALL (135) measured titles.
1 HOUR+ time spent with the magazine each month.*
RATEBASE GENDER
725,000 64% 36%
MEDIAN AGE
46
FAST COMPANY DELIVERS:
OPINION LEADERS // BUSINESS INFLUENCERS // AFFLUENT CONSUMERS
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MEDIA KIT DIGITAL AUDIENCE
*Source: Omniture, 3 month rolling avg. (Jan13 - Oct 13)
**Source: @Plan Q4 2013
Source: 2009 FastCompany.com Online Profile Survey
OPINION LEADERS // BUSINESS INFLUENCERS // AFFLUENT CONSUMERS
AFFLUENCE
INFLUENCE
ENGAGEMENT
$78,762 Median HHI**
24% are business decision makers (index 179)**
34% work in professional / executive / managerial positions (index 187)**
10% work in C-level / owner / sr. management job level (index 191)**
25 MINUTES, average time spent per visit.
FASTCOMPANY.COM DELIVERS:
AVG. MONTHLY PAGE
VIEWS (UP 27% YOY)*
AVG. MONTHLY
UNIQUES
6.3MM
MEDIAN AGE**
37 31.8MM
228,000 896,000 40,594 28,100 106,400
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MEDIA KIT
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
JULY/AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DEC/JAN
ISSUE
REGIONAL/
FRACTIONAL CLOSE
11/26/13
01/06/14
02/06/14
03/06/14
04/03/14
05/08/14
06/26/14
07/31/14
09/04/14
10/09/14
NATIONAL CLOSE/
MATERIALS DUE
12/05/13
01/09/14
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05/15/14
07/07/14
08/07/14
09/11/14
10/16/14
ON-SALE DATE
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02/18/14
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04/22/14
05/20/14
06/24/14
08/12/14
09/16/14
10/21/14
11/25/14
CLOSING DATES
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MEDIA KIT PRINT RATES
FOUR COLOR
PAGE
SPREAD
2/3 PAGE
1/2 HORIZ
1/3 PAGE
1X
$98,350
$196,700
$76,300
$58,000
$39,350
COVERS
2ND COVER
3RD COVER
4TH COVER
1X
$118,000
$108,200
$122,950
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Specialty units:
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Production premiums are not commissionable or
discountable.
Frequency discounts:
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EFFECTIVE: FEBRUARY 2014 ISSUE // PAID RATEBASE: 725,000 // FREQUENCY: 10 ISSUES
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MEDIA KIT DIGITAL RATES
ROS
HOMEPAGE
WELCOME AD
(FastCompany.com Only)
TARGETED CHANNEL
(Co.Create, Co.Design,
Co.Exist, Co.Lead, Tech)
GEO TARGETED
PLACEMENTS
Leaderboard
Rectangle
Half Page
Leaderboard
Rectangle
Half Page
Welcome Screen
Leaderboard
Rectangle
Half Page
Leaderboard
Rectangle
Half Page
728 x 90
300 x 250
300 x 600
970 x 90
300 x 250
300 x 600
640 x 480
970 x 90
300 x 250
300 x 600
728 x 90
300 x 250
300 x 600
$100
$110
$125
$140
$150
$175
$200
$110
$120
$135
$115
$125
$145
UNIT SPECS NET CPM
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MEDIA KIT PRINT SPECS
PAGE
SPREAD
HORIZONTAL SPREAD
VERTICAL
HORIZONTAL
SQUARE
VERTICAL
PAGE SIZES TRIM
8 10
17 10
17 5
5 10
8 5
5 5
3 10
LIVE
8 10
16 10
16 5
5 10
8 5
5 5
2 10
BLEED
9 11
17 11
17 5
5 11
9 5
5 5
3 11
Gutter Safety for spreads:
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gutter safety.
For ad spread units please supply 1/16
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Hartford, WI 53027-9244
P: 262-673-1580 E: ted.reidy@qg.com
Printing Process:
Web Ofset
Binding Method:
Perfect Bound
Line Screen:
133
Max Density:
4 color: 290%
2 color: 190%
Proofs:
One SWOP-certified proof AND one ruled proof
as a positioning guide.
Safety:
Keep all LIVE matter, not intended to trim, 1/4
from TRIM edges. Ofset for registration marks
should be set at .1875.
For extensions contact:
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or Dave Powell, assoc. production manager
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MEDIA KIT DIGITAL SPECS
LEADERBOARD
RECTANGLE
HALF PAGE
EDIT INSERTION
SLIDESHOW
INTERSTITIAL
UNIT SIZE
RICH MEDIA
ACCEPTED
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
3RD PARTY
SERVED
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
CREATIVE
FILE SIZE
30K
30K
35K
40K
40K
LOOPING
4 LOOPS MAX
4 LOOPS MAX
4 LOOPS MAX
4 LOOPS MAX
N/A
PIXEL SIZE
728x90
300x250
300x600
618x250
574x374
ANIMATION
:15 SEC
:15 SEC
:15 SEC
:15 SEC
STATIC / 5 SEC MAX
FOR ALL DITIGAL PLATFORMS
UNIT SIZE
RICH MEDIA
ACCEPTED
N
Y
Y
Y
3RD PARTY
SERVED
Y
Y
Y
Y
CREATIVE
FILE SIZE
40K
50K
30K
50K
LOOPING
4 LOOPS MAX
4 LOOPS MAX
4 LOOPS MAX
N/A
PIXEL SIZE
600X600;
640X480
970x90
300x249
300x1050
ANIMATION
:15 SEC
:15 SEC
:15 SEC
:15 SEC
UNITS UNIQUE TO FASTCOMPANY.COM
WELCOME AD
PUSH DOWN
PROMO UNIT
PORTRAIT
PUSH DOWN
PROMO UNIT
UNIT SIZE
RICH MEDIA
ACCEPTED
Y
Y
3RD PARTY
SERVED
Y
Y
CREATIVE
FILE SIZE
50K
30K
LOOPING
4 LOOPS MAX
4 LOOPS MAX
PIXEL SIZE
970x90
300x249
ANIMATION
:15 SEC
:15 SEC
UNITS UNIQUE TO CO.EXIST/CO.CREATE/CO.DESIGN
Display ad requirements:
Lead time: 5 business days prior to QA
File Formats Accepted: .jpg, .gif, .swf,
Javascript, most rich media
3rd-Party Ad Serving Accepted: Dart, Atlas,
Pointroll, MediaMind, Mediaplex, EyeWonder
Flash ad requirements:
Back up image required: gif or jpg; 30K max file size
Must include clickTag tracking: On (release)
{get URL (_level0.clickTag,_blank);}
NEWSLETTERS: STATIC JPG LEADERBOARD & RECTANGLE UNIT ONLY.
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MEDIA KIT RICH MEDIA SPECS
RECTANGLE
HALF PAGE
PUSH DOWN

TOWER/
PORTRAIT
EDIT INSERTION
(FC.COM)
UNIT SIZE FILE TYPE
40K MAX INITIAL LOAD
80K MAX SECONDARY
40K MAX INITIAL LOAD
80K MAX SECONDARY
45K MAX INITIAL LOAD
80K MAX SECONDARY
N/A
45K MAX INITIAL LOAD
80K MAX SECONDARY
FRAMES PER
SECOND (FPS)
18
18
18
18
18
CLOSE BOX
Y
N
Y
N
N
PIXEL SIZE
300X250
300x600
970x90
300x1050
618x250
EXPANSION
600X250
N/A
970x415
N/A
N/A
DIRECTION
LEFT ONLY
N/A
DOWN ONLY
N/A
N/A
Video requirements:
Quicktime export with the following profile:
Extension: .mov; Codec: h.264
Bit-rate: 3000-5000kbits/sec
(optimize for download)
Key frame: every 30 frames
(or the sequence framerate if 29.97 use 30)
Frame reordering on size: 1280x720 (16:9)
1280 x 960(4:3)
Sound: AAC at 256kbps or higher and a
sample rate of 48khz
NO LETTERBOXING
In-banner video/audio requirements:
All sound must be user initiated
Video/Audio must have fill controls including
pause and mute capabilities
Rich media ad requirements:
All rich media must be 3rd-party served (includes
expanding and video ads)
Lead Time: 5 business days prior to testing
Expansion: must be user initiated and close on
mouse-of
Language/Call-to-action on all ads
(ex. roll over to learn more)
For more information contact Group Director of Digital Media & Operations, Steven Suthiana, P: 212.389.5361
E: SSUTHIANA@FASTCOMPANY.COM
MEDIA KIT
For more information contact Integrated Ad Director, Matthew A. Smith, P: 212.389.5530 E: MSMITH@FASTCOMPANY.COM
FLIPBOARD SPECS
ABOUT:
A highly stylized, personal and mobile magazine curated by users from favorite media sources and social feeds
Full-page advertising placements bring the elegance of print advertising online
Campaigns run in one-month flights with a maximum of four partners/month (at 25% SOV each)
Fast Company audience: 1 million active users; 20 million flips/month
iPAD
IPHONE
REQUIRED REQUIRED
IPAD PORTRAIT IPAD LANDSCAPE SHORT PORTRAIT TALL PORTRIAT MEDIUM PORTRIAT WIDE LANDSCAPE
SPECS:
CREATIVE SUBMISSION:
Insertion orders, materials, and click URLs are due at least 5 business days prior to campaign launch dates.
Please submit to adops@fastcompany.com.
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
FLIGHT
SPACE CLOSE/
MATERIALS DUE
12/20/13
01/29/14
02/21/14
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
FLIGHT
SPACE CLOSE/
MATERIALS DUE
03/24/14
04/21/14
05/23/14
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
FLIGHT
SPACE CLOSE/
MATERIALS DUE
06/23/14
07/24/14
08/25/14
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
FLIGHT
SPACE CLOSE/
MATERIALS DUE
09/23/14
10/24/14
11/21/14
* Fast Company recommends 3-5 diferent creative executions per placement. Each should include ONE clear touch area about the size of a button.
Please provide click URLs for each creative and use mobile optimized landing pages wherever possible.
768x1024 1024x768 640x920 640x1096 740x1200 1340x760
10PX SAFE ZONE
AT TOP AND BOTTOM
ANDROID
PHONE
ANDROID
TABLET
SAFE ZONE
SPECS
FILE ZONE
SPECS
REQUIRED REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED REQUIRED REQUIRED
REQUIRED
25PX SAFE ZONE ON ALL 4 SIDES
REQUIRED
40PX SAFE ZONE
ON ALL 4 SIDES
250K MAX JPEG
MEDIA KIT
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MOBILE SPECS
ABOUT:
FastCompany.com and our network of Co. sites re-launched on November 1, 2012 with a new mobile
interface designed to create a truly engaging experience
Averaging over 4 million page views per month*
Averaging over 2 million unique visitors per month*
FILES REQUIRED
300x50
300x250
MAX FILE SIZE
45 KB
45 KB
FILE TYPE
JPG OR PNG
JPG OR PNG
PLACEMENTS
TOP BANNER AD
(ON ALL ARTICLE PAGES)
OVERSIZED INTERSTITIAL
(FOLLOWING EVERY THREE
FEATURES ON HOMEPAGE)
SPECS:
HOMEPAGE ARTICLE PAGE INTERSTITIAL
*Source: Omniture (3 mo. average Aug. - Oct.13)
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MEDIA KIT iPAD SPECS
ADVERTISING DETAILS:
All national print advertisers, excluding fractionals, automatically receive static placements (without
activated links) in Fast Companys replica app at no additional cost.
Our default position is to pick-up print creative and run it exactly as it appears in the magazine.
Fast Company requires no additional assets or approvals to do this.
You may also opt-out or provide alternative iPad creative. To opt-out please email Production Manager
Jane Hazel (jhazel@mansueto.com) no later than issue close date. To provide alternative creative please upload
your file to adshuttle.com no later than issue close.
If we do not hear from you by issue close your print creative will run exactly as it appears in the magazine.
SUPPLIED CREATIVE SPECS:
Format: 4/C JPG (minimum 72 DPI; can accept up to 300 DPI)
Specs: 1536 x 2048 (for both Retina and non-Retina)
Fast Company accepts portrait orientation only
For extensions contact Production Manager Jane Hazel (jhazel@mansueto.com)
or Associate Production Manager Dave Powell (dpowell@mansueto.com).
Single-page example:
HOW PRINT ADS APPEAR IN THE APP:
Spread example:
Pages are letterboxed to match print
aspect ratios
Spreads are letterboxed to match print aspect ratios
A small arrow on the letterbox bar informs
users that the ad continues on the next screen
SCALED ART:
768 pixels wide
950 pixels tall
SCALED ART:
1536 pixels wide
963 pixels tall
FULL SIZE OF ART:
1536 pixels wide
2048 pixels tall
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MEDIA KIT EVENTS
INNOVATION UNCENSORED

NYC: April 2014 (one and a half days)

San Francisco: November 2014 (full day)

Attendees: 500+

Description: A mash up of talented speakers and new ideas curated by Fast Company
editors to bring attendees the inspiration and insight needed to transform their
businesses into innovation machines.

Format: Content and networking breaks followed by cocktail reception

Event Partnership with Brand Activation: $75,000
FAST COMPANY GRILL AT SXSW INTERACTIVE FESTIVAL

Austin, TX: March 7-11, 2014

Attendees: 2,000

Description: An invitation-only, five-day experience delivering a whos who of SXSW
Interactive like no one else can.

Format: Daily lunches, content sessions, and happy hours as well as larger evening events
with live entertainment

Event Partnership with Brand Activation: $250,000
FAST COMPANY @ C2-MTL

Montreal: May 27-29, 2014

Attendees: 1,000+

Description: An interactive exploration of creativitys role in business developed with a
global audience of forward-thinking innovators in mind.

Format: A three-day experience including panels, breakout sessions, nightly festivities,
and entertainment

Event Partnership with Brand Activation: $50,000
INNOVATION BY DESIGN AWARDS AND CONFERENCE

NYC: October 2014 (during National Design Week)

Attendees: 400+

Description: A cant miss event for the worlds most innovative designers and the
discerning business leaders who follow them, this highly-anticipated happening is both
a celebration of the years best work and an education in design.

Format: A full day of content, gallery-style installations, and an awards presentation
followed by a celebratory cocktail reception

Event Partnership with Brand Activation: $75,000
INNOVATION ICON SALON DINNERS

Markets: Upon Request

Attendees: 25 - 40

Description: Intimate dinners hosted by Fast Company editors and attended by
influential thought leaders, C-level executives, and recent editorial subjects.

Format: Cocktails, a seated dinner, and casual, of the record conversation at upscale,
design-driven venues

Exclusive Sponsorship with Subtle Brand Integrations: $35,000/event
INNOVATION
2013
BY DESIGN
C2-MTL
Commerce + Creativity
Note: Event rates outlined above are available based on a minimum annual media commitment with Fast Company/FastCompany.com of $250,000.
UNCENSORED
INNOVATION
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MEDIA KIT ACT FAST
Materials required:
Hi-res logo (.eps format)
Hi-res product image (300dpi or more)
Desired headline

Desired sub-headline
Up to 65 words of copy
URL for the listing
Example of Act Fast Listing:
ISSUE COVER DATE
FEBUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
MATERIALS DUE
11/26/13
01/06/14
02/06/14
03/06/14
04/03/14
ISSUE COVER DATE
JULY/AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DEC/JAN
MATERIALS DUE
05/08/14
06/26/14
07/31/14
09/04/14
10/09/14
Materials due dates:
These dates account for page design and client approval.
A DV E R T I S E ME N T
Neat Receipts
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Chicago Ideas Week
CAN INNOVATION BE TAUGHT?
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integrated scanner and software captures and organizes key data from your receipts,
business cards, and documents, then creates a searchable, digital filing cabinet of your
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Big questions lead to big ideas. Ask yours at Chicago Ideas Weekand stimulate all
kinds of potential new thinking. From October 10-16, you can connect with over 100
of the worlds most thought-provoking speakers at over 60 unique events throughout
Chicago. And with subject matter ranging from social entrepreneurship to architecture
to hacking, this week-long series of events offers countless opportunities to discover,
discuss, and share whats most important to the future we live in: innovative ideas.
chicagoideas.com
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expeditions around the world. It features a 24-hour hand, which is invaluable to
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latest Explorer II features a 42mm case and is the ideal instrument to help todays
expeditions push boundaries even further.
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THE SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 10.1
Its time for better surfing. Its Time to Tab. Its time to see the whole internet. The
Samsung Galaxy Tab gives you access to millions more web pages and videos with
Adobe Flash Player. All on a better, sharper HD quality screen. Its the tablet thats
changing the tablet. Thats the wonder of Samsung.
Samsung.com/Tab
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MEDIA KIT T & C
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Submission of insertion order for placement of advertising in the Magazine constitutes acceptance of the following terms and conditions.
No terms or conditions in any insertion orders, instructions or documents other than this Rate Card will be binding on Mansuteo Ventures
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1. AGENCY COMMISSION AND PAYMENT
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of advertising in the Magazine pursuant to such insertion order. Notwithstanding the foregoing, submission of insertion order constitutes
agreement that advertiser guarantees prompt and full payment for such advertising in the event of material default by agency. Agency and
advertiser are jointly and severally liable for the payment of all invoices arising from placement of advertising in the Magazine.
Agency commission (or equivalent): fifeen percent (15%) of gross advertising space charges, payable only to recognized agents.
Invoices are rendered on or about the on-sale date of the Magazine. Payments are due within thirty (30) days afer the billing date.
No agency commission is payable, and Publisher will not grant any discounts, on production charges. Any discounts received by advertiser
on advertising space charges may not be applied to production charges.
2. CANCELLATION AND CHANGES
Publisher expressly reserves the right to reject or cancel for any reason at any time any insertion order or advertisement without liability,
even if previously acknowledged or accepted.
Advertisers may not cancel orders for, or make changes in, advertising afer the closing dates of the Magazine. The rates and conditions of
advertising in the Magazine are subject to change without notice.
3. CIRCULATION GUARANTEE
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reported circulation for the Magazine averaged over the calendar year in which advertising is placed. Publisher guarantees circulation to
national advertisers by brand of advertised product or service. In the event the audited 12-month average circulation does not meet the
guaranteed rate base, Publisher shall grant rebates to the advertiser in advertising space credit only, which must be used within six (6)
months following the issuance of audited ABC statements for the period of shortfall. Rebates will be calculated based on the diference
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advertising rates.
4. PUBLISHERS LIABILITY
Publisher is not liable for any failure or delay in printing, publishing, or circulating any copies of the issue of the Magazine in which advertising
is placed pursuant to an insertion order that is caused by, or arising from, an act of God, accident, fire, strike, terrorism or other occurrence
beyond Publishers control.
Publisher is not liable for any failure or delay in publishing in the Magazine any advertisement submitted to it. Publisher does not guarantee
positioning of advertisements in the Magazine, is not liable for failure to meet positioning requirements and is not liable for any error
in key numbers.
The liability of Publisher for any act, error or omission for which it may be held legally responsible shall not exceed the cost of the advertising
space afected by the error. In no event shall Publisher be liable for any indirect, consequential, special or incidental damages, including, but
not limited to, lost income or profits.
5. REPLICANT IPAD APP
All full-page, national print advertising will receive static placements (without activated links) in Fast Companys replicant iPad app at no
additional cost. Unless otherwise specified by the advertiser, Fast Company will pick-up print creative and run it exactly as it appears in the
magazine. Advertisers also have the option to opt-out or provide alternative iPad creative to run in lieu of print creative. See iPad specs for
details on how print creative is displayed in the app, opting out, and supplying alternative iPad creative. If Fast Company does not receive a
request to opt-out or alternative creative by issue close date, your print ad will run exactly as it appears in the magazine.
6. MISCELLANEOUS
Advertising agency and advertiser each represents and warrants that each advertisement submitted by it for publication in the Magazine
contains no copy, illustrations, photographs, text or other content that may result in any claim against Publisher. Advertising agency and
advertiser each shall indemnify and hold harmless Publisher from and against any damages and related expenses (including attorneys fees)
arising from the content of advertisements, including, but not limited to, claims of invasion of privacy, unauthorized use of names or pictures
of living persons, trademark infringement, copyright infringement, libel and misrepresentation.
Publishers acceptance of an advertisement for publication in the Magazine does not constitute an endorsement of the product or
service advertised.
No advertiser or agency may use the Magazines name or logo without Publishers prior written permission for each such use.
The word advertisement will be placed above all advertisements that, in Publishers opinion, resembles editorial matter.
This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of New York without regard to its conflicts of
laws provisions. Any civil action or proceeding arising out of or related to this agreement shall be brought in the courts of record of the state
of New York in New York County or the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Each advertiser and its agency consents to
the jurisdiction of such courts and waives any objection to the laying of venue of any such civil action or proceeding in such courts.
1. TOTAL AVERAGE PAID & VERIFIED CIRCULATION
2. PRICES
3. PAID & VERIFIED CIRCULATION BY ISSUE OF PRINT AND DIGITAL REPLICA
Average
for the
Statement
Period % Rate Base
Above
(Below)
% Above
(Below)
Paid & Verified Circulation: (See Par. 6)
Subscriptions:
Paid
Print 701,777 90.5
Digital (Replica) 23,732 3.1
Total Paid Subscriptions 725,509 93.6
Verified
Print 6,991 1.0
Total Verified Subscriptions 6,991 1.0
Total Paid & Verified Subscriptions 732,500 94.6
Single Copy Sales
Print 32,679 4.2
Digital (Replica) 9,541 1.2
Total Single Copy Sales 42,220 5.4
Total Paid & Verified Circulation 774,720 100.0 725,000 49,720 6.9
Suggested Average Price (2)
Retail Prices (1) Net Gross (Optional)
Average Single Copy $4.99
Subscription $23.95
Average Subscription Price Annualized
(10 issue frequency) $11.90
Average Subscription Price per Copy $1.19
(1) For the Statement period
(2) Represents subscriptions for the 12 months ended December 31, 2012.
Paid Subscriptions Verified Subscriptions Single Copy Sales
Issue Print
Digital
(Replica)
Total
Paid
Subscriptions Print
Total
Verified
Subscriptions
Total
Paid &
Verified
Subscriptions Print
Digital
(Replica)
Total
Single Copy
Sales
Total
Paid &
Verified
Circulation
Print
Total
Paid &
Verified
Circulation
Digital
(Replica)
Total
Paid &
Verified
Circulation
Feb. 700,141 21,507 721,648 6,998 6,998 728,646 26,396 6,554 32,950 733,535 28,061 761,596
Mar. 695,014 23,979 718,993 6,998 6,998 725,991 45,400 9,684 55,084 747,412 33,663 781,075
Apr. 704,712 23,922 728,634 6,966 6,966 735,600 21,400 9,635 31,035 733,078 33,557 766,635
May 705,110 24,611 729,721 6,998 6,998 736,719 32,200 10,621 42,821 744,308 35,232 779,540
June 703,904 24,640 728,544 6,996 6,996 735,540 38,000 11,213 49,213 748,900 35,853 784,753
MAGAZINE
Publishers Statement
Six months ended June 30, 2013
Subject to Audit
Field Served: FAST COMPANYs unique editorial focus on innovation inspires creative
minds to think beyond traditional boundaries and invent the future of business.
Published by Mansueto Ventures LLC
Frequency: 10 times/year
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4. AVERAGE CIRCULATION BY REGIONAL, METRO & DEMOGRAPHIC EDITIONS
5. TREND ANALYSIS
6. SUPPLEMENTAL ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE PAID & VERIFIED CIRCULATION
The following averages, as reported below, are included in Par. 1 and annotated here per applicable rules. See Par. 9 for full explanation.
6A. ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS OF VERIFIED PUBLIC PLACE
The following represents the average public place copies made available during the statement period to the following public areas:
6B. ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS OF VERIFIED INDIVIDUAL USE
The following represents the average individual use copies made available during the statement period to the following individuals:
None
Print
Average for
Period
Digital
(Replica)
Average for
Period Total
% of
Circulation
PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS
Individual Subscriptions* 610,630 23,732 634,362 81.9
Combination Subscriptions* 1,807 1,807 0.2
Club/Membership:
Deductible* 136 136 0.0
Award Point* 51,552 51,552 6.7
Partnership:
Deductible* 36,626 36,626 4.7
Sponsored Sales 1,026 1,026 0.1
TOTAL PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS 701,777 23,732 725,509 93.6
VERIFIED SUBSCRIPTIONS
Public Place (See Par. 6A) 6,991 6,991 1.0
TOTAL VERIFIED SUBSCRIPTIONS 6,991 6,991 1.0
TOTAL PAID & VERIFIED SUBSCRIPTIONS 708,768 23,732 732,500 94.6
SINGLE COPY SALES
Single Issue Sales 32,679 9,541 42,220 5.4
TOTAL SINGLE COPY SALES 32,679 9,541 42,220 5.4
TOTAL PAID & VERIFIED CIRCULATION 741,447 33,273 774,720 100.0
*Included in Average Price calculation
Verified Subscription:
Doctor/Health
Care
Providers Hotels/Lodges
Transportation
Outlets
Business/
Professional
Services Other
Total
Public Place
Copies
Public Place 4,463 1,991 500 37 6,991
None
2008 % 2009 % 2010 % 2011 % 2012 %
Subscriptions:
Paid 714,340 96.1 706,595 96.4 705,049 95.1 701,943 94.5 718,670 94.1
Verified N/A N/A 5,000 0.7 6,989 1.0 6,894 0.9
Total Paid & Verified Subscriptions 714,340 96.1 706,595 96.4 710,049 95.8 708,932 95.5 725,564 95.0
Single Copy Sales 28,987 3.9 26,688 3.6 30,804 4.2 33,693 4.5 38,198 5.0
Total Paid & Verified Circulation 743,327 100.0 733,283 100.0 740,853 100.0 742,625 100.0 763,762 100.0
Year Over Year Percent of Change -0.6 -1.4 1.0 0.2 2.8
Avg. Annualized Subscription Price $15.23 $14.80 $13.90 $12.90 $12.00
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Total paid & verified circulation of this issue was 1.7% less than the total average paid & verified circulation.
PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS
VERIFIED
SUBSCRIPTIONS SINGLE COPY SALES
State Print
Digital
(Replica)
Total
Paid
Subscrip-
tions Print
Total
Verified
Subscrip-
tions
Total
Paid &
Verified
Subscrip-
tions Print
Digital
(Replica)
Total
Single Copy
Sales
Total
Paid &
Verified
Circulation
Print
Total
Paid &
Verified
Circulation
Digital
(Replica)
Total
Paid &
Verified
Circulation
Alabama 11,977 11,977 33 33 12,010 111 111 12,121 12,121
Arizona 12,087 12,087 93 93 12,180 482 482 12,662 12,662
Arkansas 7,220 7,220 2 2 7,222 50 50 7,272 7,272
California 83,952 83,952 507 507 84,459 3,201 3,201 87,660 87,660
Colorado 13,525 13,525 58 58 13,583 1,201 1,201 14,784 14,784
Connecticut 8,890 8,890 171 171 9,061 120 120 9,181 9,181
Delaware 2,162 2,162 28 28 2,190 14 14 2,204 2,204
District of Columbia 3,458 3,458 71 71 3,529 226 226 3,755 3,755
Florida 42,547 42,547 534 534 43,081 1,039 1,039 44,120 44,120
Georgia 23,262 23,262 205 205 23,467 2,454 2,454 25,921 25,921
Idaho 3,146 3,146 5 5 3,151 38 38 3,189 3,189
Illinois 31,089 31,089 223 223 31,312 1,445 1,445 32,757 32,757
Indiana 14,054 14,054 50 50 14,104 104 104 14,208 14,208
Iowa 5,184 5,184 7 7 5,191 62 62 5,253 5,253
Kansas 5,677 5,677 21 21 5,698 88 88 5,786 5,786
Kentucky 8,429 8,429 72 72 8,501 146 146 8,647 8,647
Louisiana 8,215 8,215 84 84 8,299 135 135 8,434 8,434
Maine 2,711 2,711 11 11 2,722 32 32 2,754 2,754
Maryland 15,752 15,752 261 261 16,013 230 230 16,243 16,243
Massachusetts 16,666 16,666 369 369 17,035 474 474 17,509 17,509
Michigan 22,965 22,965 106 106 23,071 530 530 23,601 23,601
Minnesota 13,806 13,806 98 98 13,904 350 350 14,254 14,254
Mississippi 6,243 6,243 9 9 6,252 44 44 6,296 6,296
Missouri 12,924 12,924 57 57 12,981 225 225 13,206 13,206
Montana 2,355 2,355 2 2 2,357 32 32 2,389 2,389
Nebraska 3,930 3,930 16 16 3,946 34 34 3,980 3,980
Nevada 5,417 5,417 33 33 5,450 270 270 5,720 5,720
New Hampshire 3,083 3,083 10 10 3,093 51 51 3,144 3,144
New Jersey 16,809 16,809 849 849 17,658 692 692 18,350 18,350
New Mexico 4,118 4,118 6 6 4,124 48 48 4,172 4,172
New York 42,194 42,194 1,143 1,143 43,337 1,728 1,728 45,065 45,065
North Carolina 23,949 23,949 156 156 24,105 409 409 24,514 24,514
North Dakota 1,399 1,399 1,399 13 13 1,412 1,412
Ohio 27,495 27,495 194 194 27,689 373 373 28,062 28,062
Oklahoma 8,251 8,251 19 19 8,270 86 86 8,356 8,356
Oregon 7,759 7,759 20 20 7,779 193 193 7,972 7,972
Pennsylvania 28,066 28,066 159 159 28,225 639 639 28,864 28,864
Rhode Island 2,379 2,379 29 29 2,408 39 39 2,447 2,447
South Carolina 10,981 10,981 45 45 11,026 139 139 11,165 11,165
South Dakota 1,803 1,803 6 6 1,809 22 22 1,831 1,831
Tennessee 13,637 13,637 36 36 13,673 293 293 13,966 13,966
Texas 47,901 47,901 310 310 48,211 1,324 1,324 49,535 49,535
Utah 5,829 5,829 15 15 5,844 412 412 6,256 6,256
Vermont 1,792 1,792 4 4 1,796 23 23 1,819 1,819
Virginia 20,628 20,628 259 259 20,887 477 477 21,364 21,364
Washington 14,886 14,886 74 74 14,960 779 779 15,739 15,739
West Virginia 3,726 3,726 2 2 3,728 18 18 3,746 3,746
Wisconsin 11,306 11,306 16 16 11,322 122 122 11,444 11,444
Wyoming 1,279 1,279 1,279 13 13 1,292 1,292
TOTAL 48 CONTERMINOUS STATES 686,913 686,913 6,478 6,478 693,391 21,030 21,030 714,421 714,421
Alaska 1,631 1,631 1,631 32 32 1,663 1,663
Hawaii 3,466 3,466 20 20 3,486 128 128 3,614 3,614
TOTAL ALASKA & HAWAII 5,097 5,097 20 20 5,117 160 160 5,277 5,277
U.S. Unclassified
TOTAL UNITED STATES 692,010 692,010 6,498 6,498 698,508 21,190 21,190 719,698 719,698
Poss. & Other Areas 490 490 490 60 60 550 550
U.S. & POSS., etc. 692,500 692,500 6,498 6,498 698,998 21,250 21,250 720,248 720,248
Canada 4,790 4,790 4,790 2,548 2,548 7,338 7,338
International 2,361 2,361 500 500 2,861 2,598 2,598 5,459 5,459
Other Unclassified 21,507 21,507 21,507 6,554 6,554 28,061 28,061
Military or Civilian Personnel Overseas 490 490 490 490 490
GRAND TOTAL 700,141 21,507 721,648 6,998 6,998 728,646 26,396 6,554 32,950 733,535 28,061 761,596
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8. ANALYSIS OF TOTAL NEW AND RENEWAL PAID INDIVIDUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
Total gross subscriptions (new and renewal) sold in the six month period ended June 30, 2013
9. EXPLANATORY
ANALYSIS BY ABCD COUNTY SIZE for the February 2013 issue
County
Size
% of
Households
Total
Paid & Verified
Circulation
Print
Total
Paid & Verified
Circulation
Digital
(Replica)
Total
Paid & Verified
Circulation
% of Total
Circulation
Index
(% of Circulation/
% of Households)
A 40
317,113 317,113 44.4 111
B 30 219,583 219,583 30.7 102
C 15 93,798 93,798 13.1 87
D 15
83,927 83,927 11.8 79
County Size Group Definitions by the A.C. Nielsen Company- Data for the conterminous 48 states.
A. DURATION %
(a) One to six months (1 to 5 issues) .............................. 925 0.3
(b) Seven to eleven months (6 to 9 issues) .................... 36 0.0
(c) Twelve months (10 issues) ........................................ 180,857 63.7
(d) Thirteen to twenty-four months.................................. 70,150 24.7
(e) Twenty-five months and more .................................. 31,985 11.3
Total Subscriptions Sold in Period............................. 283,953 100.0
B. USE OF PREMIUMS
(a) Ordered without premium.......................................... 283,940 100.0
(b) Ordered with material reprinted from this
publication............................................................. None
(c) Ordered with other premiums, See Par. 9 ................. 13 0.0
Total Subscriptions Sold in Period............................. 283,953 100.0
C. CHANNELS %
(a) Ordered by subscriber action via direct mail, direct
mail agents, inserts, online, renewals, catalogs, or
other outlets available to the subscribers............. 257,432 90.6
(b) Ordered by subscribers in response to unsolicited
telemarketing and door to door selling................. 25,732 9.1
(c) Ordered by subscribers in response to fund-raising
programs of schools, churches, and other similar
organizations........................................................ 789 0.3
(d) Subscriptions as part of membership in an organiza-
tion ....................................................................... None
Total Subscriptions Sold in Period ............................ 283,953 100.0
(a) Suggested Retail Prices: Average Single Copy: Canada, $5.99. Subscriptions: No
additional prices.
(c) Post expiration copies: None.
(d) DESCRIPTION OF DIGITAL (Replica) - The Digital Edition is an editorial replica
of the Print Edition. Advertisers were given the opportunity to opt in to advertising in
the digital version. The Digital Edition is available through various digital stores.
(f) Club/Membership Subscription Sales (Deductible): The average of 136 copies per
issue, shown in Par. 6 and included in Par. 1, represents copies served to members
of NACCE. Members were advised that $10.00 of dues was allocated for a subscrip-
tion to this publication.
(g) Award Point Subscription Sales: The average of 51,552 copies per issue, shown
in Par. 6 and included in Par. 1, includes the following:
An average of 46,720 copies per issue represents copies served to subscribers in ex-
change for the redemption of Airline Frequent Flyer Miles. These subscriptions were
sold at 10 issues for $15.00 in exchange for the redemption of 500 points at the rate
of 3 per mile.
(b) Average non-analyzed non-paid circulation for the 6 month period: 29,132
copies per issue.
(e) 1,583 subscriptions were sold in combination during this statement period.
Combination Publication
Subscriptions
Sold
Subscription
Term
Price of
Combination
Suggested
Retail Price
Inc. 1,583 1 year $10.00-$15.00 $19.00
An average of 4,832 copies per issue represents copies purchased through the re-
demption of award points. These subscriptions were sold at 10 issues for $10.00 to
$15.00 in exchange for the redemption of points valued at $0.3125 to $5.00 per point.
(h) Partnership Subscription Sales (Deductible): The average of 36,626 copies per is-
sue, shown in Par. 6 and included in Par. 1, represents copies served in a partnership
relationship wherein this publication was bundled with the purchase of a product or
service. Purchasers were advised that $10.00 of the sales price was allocated for a
subscription to this publication.
(i) Sponsored Subscription Sales: The average of 1,026 copies per issue, shown in
Par. 6 and included in Par. 1, represents copies purchased by various business con-
cerns in quantities of 11 or more.
(j) Use of Premiums: Several test offers were made, none of which produced more
than one percent of the total subscriptions sold in the period.
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10. VARIANCE
Latest released Audit Report for 12 months ended December 31, 2012; Variation from Publishers Statements
Audit Period
Ended
Rate Base
(Paid & Verified)
Audit Report
(Paid & Verified)
Publishers
Statements
(Paid & Verified)
Difference
(Paid & Verified)
Percentage
of Difference
(Paid & Verified)
12-31-12 725,000 762,374 763,763 -1,389 -0.2
12-31-11 725,000 743,682 742,626 1,056 0.1
12-31-10 725,000 741,125 740,854 271 0.0
12-31-09 725,000 733,180 733,283 -103 -0.0
12-31-08 725,000 743,006 743,327 -321 -0.0
We certify that to the best of our knowledge all data set forth in this Publishers Statement are true and report circulation in accordance with Alliance for
Audited Medias Bylaws and Rules.
Parent Company: Mansueto Ventures LLC
FAST COMPANY, published by Mansueto Ventures LLC 7 World Trade Center New York, NY 10007-2195
ANNE MARIE O'KEEFE CHRISTINE OSEKOSKI Date Signed: July 29, 2013
Consumer Marketing Director Publisher Sales Offices: Atlanta 770.391.9905; Chicago 312.377.2228;
Detroit 248.205.3905; Los Angeles 310.341.2345; New York
212.389.5453; Pacific Northwest and Southwest 415.509.1910
P: 212.389.5300 URL: www.fastcompany.com Established: 1995 AAM Member since:1997
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Analyzed Issue Date 02/01/13
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Average Single Copy Price 4.99
Association Subscription Price
U.S. Subscription Price 23.95
Canadian Subscription Price
International Subscription Price