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Time Out employs a team of expert critics to deliver the most credible guide to city life on the market. We share the latest recommendations and features across multiple verticals—bi-weekly in New York and quarterly in Chicago, LA, SF, and NY Kids—reaching an audience of social adventurers and cultural explorers.

Custom print executions are available to maximize a brand's reach within Time Out's print publications.

  • Cover wrap
  • Flip cover
  • Custom insert
  • Custom distribution
  • Custom advertorials
  • Editorial sponsorship and adjacencies

Rates

Position Open Rate
Time Out New York
Full Page $18,000
1/2 Page $10,800
1/4 Page $5,400
1/8 Page $2,700
Cover 2 $22,500
Cover 3 $19,800
Cover 4 $23,400

Time Out Chicago
Full Page $9,000
1/2 Page $5,400
1/4 Page $2,700
1/8 Page $1,350
Cover 2 $11,250
Cover 3 $9,900
Cover 4 $11,700

Rates

Position Open Rate
Time Out LA/San Francisco
Full Page $7,500
1/2 Page $4,500
1/4 Page $2,250
1/8 Page $1,125
Cover 2 $9,375
Cover 3 $8,250
Cover 4 $9,750

Time Out New York Kids 
Full Page $6,500
1/2 Page $3,900
1/4 Page $1,950
1/8 Page $975
Cover 2 $8,125
Cover 3 $7,150
Cover 4 $8,450

Specs for Time Out New York, Chicago, LA & San Francisco

Bleed ads (width x height, inches)

  • Page trim size: 7.75 x 10.5
  • Page bleed size: 8.25 x 11
  • Spread trim size: 15.5 x 10.5
  • Spread bleed size: 16 x 11

Live area must be 1/4" away from trim size. Bleed must extend 1/4"
beyond trim on all sides. White knockout type must be 6 pt. minimum size. (Helvetica or similar font size)

Non-bleed ads (width x height, inches)

  • 1/2 horizontal: 7.125 x 4.6875
  • 1/2 vertical: 3.5 x 9.5
  • 1/2 horizontal spread: 15 x 4.6875
  • 1/4 square: 3.5 x 4.6875
  • 1/4 horizontal: 7.125 x 2.2812
  • 1/4 vertical: 1.6875 x 9.5
  • 1/8 horizontal: 3.5 x 2.2812
  • 1/8 vertical: 1.6875 x 4.6875

Fractional ads must include a clear border to delineate between editorial and advertising content. If a border is not included, we reserve the right to create one. Fractional ads will not bleed.

Specs for Time Out New York Kids

Bleed ads (width x height, inches)

  • Page trim size: 7 x 10
  • Page bleed size: 7.5 x 10.5
  • Spread trim size: 14 x 10
  • Spread bleed size: 14.5 x 10.5

Live area must be 1/4" away from trim size. Bleed must extend 1/4"
beyond trim on all sides. White knockout type must be 6 pt. minimum size. (Helvetica or similar font size)

Non-bleed ads (width x height, inches)

  • Spread: 13 x 9
  • Full page: 6.125 x 9
  • 1/2 horizontal: 6.125 x 4.4375
  • 1/2 vertical: 3 x 9
  • 1/2 horizontal spread: 13 x 4.4375
  • 1/4 square: 3 x 4.4375
  • 1/8 horizontal: 3 x 2.1563
  • 1/8 vertical: 1.4375 x 4.4375
  • 1/16 page: 1.4375 x 2.1563

Fractional ads must include a clear border to delineate between editorial and advertising content. If a border is not included, we reserve the right to create one. Fractional ads will not bleed.

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2019 Print Schedules

Time Out New York

January
Best You in 2019 Issue

Issue Date: 01/09/19

Cheap Eats Issue

Issue Date: 01/23/19

February
The Dating Issue

Issue Date: 02/06/19

Secret City; Travel Issue

Issue Date: 02/20/19

March
Spring Preview Issue

Issue Date: 03/06/19

Next Hippest Hood

Issue Date: 03/20/19

April
City Index Issue

Issue Date: 04/03/19

Mom & Pop Shops; Tribeca Film Festival Issue

Issue Date: 04/17/19

May
Summer Music Festival Issue

Issue Date: 05/01/19

Ultimate Museum Guide Issue

Issue Date: 05/15/19

Pride Preview; Tony Awards Issue; Time Out Market NYC Opens!

Issue Date: 05/29/19

June
Summer Preview; Street Food Issue

Issue Date: 06/12/19

Rooftops; Country in NYC

Issue Date: 06/26/19

Time Out New York

July
Summer Getaway Issue

Issue Date: 07/10/19

NYC Pop Culture; Summer Foods Issue

Issue Date: 07/24/19

August
Best Burgers in NYC Issue

Issue Date: 08/07/19

Eat List Issue

Issue Date: 08/21/19

September
Street Art Issue

Issue Date: 09/04/19

NYC Do List; Broadway Preview Issue

Issue Date: 09/18/19

October
Hotels Issue

Issue Date: 10/02/19

Pets Issue

Issue Date: 10/16/19

Comedy Issue

Issue Date: 10/30/19

November
Holiday Preview Issue

Issue Date: 11/13/19

Locals Only; NYC Etiquette Issue

Issue Date: 11/27/19

December
Best Dishes and Drinks Issue

Issue Date: 12/11/19

New Yorkers of the Year Issue

Issue Date: 12/25/19

Quarterly Publications

New York Kids
Camp Issue

Issue Date: 02/06/19

Birthday Issue

Issue Date: 05/08/19

Back to School Issue

Issue Date: 08/07/19

Holiday Issue

Issue Date: 11/06/19

Chicago
Beer/Secret Chicago Issue

Issue Date: 02/27/19

Pride/City Index Issue

Issue Date: 06/12/19

Chicago Market/Eat List Issue

Issue Date: 08/14/19

Locals Only Issue

Issue Date: 11/13/19

Los Angeles
Secret LA Issue

Issue Date: 02/20/19

Pride/City Index Issue

Issue Date: 06/05/19

Eat List Issue

Issue Date: 08/21/19

Locals Only Issue

Issue Date: 11/20/19

San Francisco
Secret San Francisco Issue

Issue Date: 02/20/19

Pride/City Index Issue

Issue Date: 06/12/19

Eat List Issue

Issue Date: 08/21/19

Locals Only Issue

Issue Date: 11/20/19