The Alaska Contractor logo
The Quarterly Magazine for AGC of Alaska
The Associated General Contractors of Alaska logo
The Alaska Contractor magazine is the official publication for Associated General Contractors of Alaska, the leading trade association for the construction industry. Published since 1990, we reach more than 600 member businesses and some 2,850 industry leaders and elected government officials. The magazine is also distributed at select hotels, Alaska Airlines airport lounges, and trade shows.
Audience profile
The Alaska Contractor magazine:

  • Has a quarterly circulation of 5,000 to 6,000 copies
  • Is distributed to all 600+ AGC member businesses
  • Reaches some 2,850 industry leaders and policy makers

The AGC of Alaska Membership Directory is only distributed to AGC members.

The Alaska Contractor magazine has a quarterly circulation of
up to 6,000 copies
Published by Alaska Business Publishing Company I 501 W. Northern Lights Blvd., Suite 100 I Anchorage, Alaska 99503 I 907-276-4373
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2023 ADVERTISING RATES
The Alaska Contractor publishes quarterly — January, April, July, and October
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DEADLINES
Winter
Space Reservation:
Nov. 21, 2022
Artwork:
Nov. 28, 2022
Spring
Space Reservation:
Feb. 21, 2023
Artwork:
Feb. 28, 2023
Summer
Space Reservation:
May 22, 2023
Artwork:
May 30, 2023
Fall
Space Reservation:
Aug. 21, 2023
Artwork:
Aug. 28, 2023
Full Page
2/3 Page Vertical
1/2 Page V or H
1/2 Page V/H Island*
1/3 Page
1/6 Page
Full Color Rates & Sizes
FULL COLOR RATES & SIZES
All ad dimensions are listed as width (w) x height (h)
Full Page
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Live area: 7” (w) x 9.93” (h)
Bleed: 8.75” (w) x 11.125” (h)
2/3 Page Vertical
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Size: 4.63” (w) x 9.93” (h)
1/2 Page V or H
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V Size: 4.63” (w) x 7.51” (h)
H Size: 7” (w) x 4.84” (h)
1/2 Page V/H Island*
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*Island option is guaranteed only ad on the page
1/3 Page
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V Size: 2.23” (w) x 9.93” (h)
H Size: 4.63” (w) x 4.84” (h)
1/6 Page
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V Size: 2.23” (w) x 4.84”(h)
H Size: 4.63” (w) x 2.25” (h)
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  • Inside Front Cover (page 2)
  • Opposite Inside Front Cover (page 3)
  • Opposite Table of Contents (page 4)
  • Opposite President’s Message
  • Opposite Executive Director’s Message
  • Opposite Inside Back Cover
  • Inside Back Cover
Back COver
Full Page
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Double Truck
2-Page Spread
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Live: 15.25” (w) x 10.125” (h)
Trim: 16.50” (w) x 10.625” (h)
Bleed: 17” (w) x 11.125” (h)
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CONTRACT TERMS:
50% due with order. Balance is due on proof. MasterCard, VISA, American Express accepted. Alaska Business Publishing reserves the right to alter ads that are supplied incorrectly. Alaska Business Publishing is not responsible for font or color mismatches in ads supplied incorrectly.
PRE-PAYMENT DISCOUNT:
A 5% Cash Discount is allowed if paid by check or money order, provided payment in full is made at the time of signing or within five days.
AGENCY DISCOUNTS:
15% discount is allowed to advertising agencies. Agency must provide print quality artwork and all mechanics when applicable. INSERTION ORDER MUST ACCOMPANY CONTRACT FOR DISCOUNT.
AD SPECIFICATIONS:
  • PDF files only; PDF/FX-1 preferred
  • Fonts must be embedded
  • Layers/transparencies must be flattened
  • Minimum 300 dpi
  • A 1/4” bleed (beyond TRIM) required on full-page ads
  • CMYK color only; Spot, Pantone and RGB colors must be converted (Note: Rich Black is 60C, 40M, 20Y, 100K)
  • PDF files only; PDF/FX-1 preferred
  • Fonts must be embedded
  • Layers/transparencies must be flattened
  • Minimum 300 dpi
  • A 1/4” bleed (beyond TRIM) required on full-page ads
  • CMYK color only; Spot, Pantone and RGB colors must be converted (Note: Rich Black is 60C, 40M, 20Y, 100K)
ART:
Camera-ready ads, ad copy, images, logos, etc. should be uploaded to your client portal or emailed to your account manager.
PRODUCTION CHARGES:
As a service to our clients, we offer creative design and ad production services. Advertisers supply text, logo, images. Minimum production charge $70. Packaging of ad files $25 each. Ask your Alaska Business account manager for details.
2023 ADVERTISING RATES
The Associated General Contractors of Alaska logo
Membership Directory
The official annual Membership Directory of the Associated General Contractors of Alaska
(Only available to AGC members)
DEADLINES:

Space Reservation:
Feb. 22, 2023
Artwork:
Mar. 1, 2023
FULL COLOR RATES & SIZES
FULL PAGE BACK COVER

FULL PAGE INSIDE FRONT OR INSIDE BACK COVER

Live area: 5.25” (w) x 8” (h)
Bleed: 6.5” (w) x 9” (h”) (1/4” bleed)
TAB – FULL PAGE
Live area: 4.75” (w) x 8” (h)
Bleed: 6” (w) x 9” (h) (1/4” bleed)
TAB – 1/2 PAGE
4.5” (w) x 3.5” (h)
TAB SECTIONS
  • Chapter Information
  • Alpha Listings
  • General Contractors
  • Specialty Contractor
  • Associates
  • Legal
  • DBEs
  • Training/Discounts
  • General Information
  • Chapter Information
  • Alpha Listings
  • General Contractors
  • Specialty Contractor
  • Associates
  • Legal
  • DBEs
  • Training/Discounts
  • General Information
NOTE: All tabs subject to space availability. First right to renew to prior year advertiser through 12/17/22.
BLACK & WHITE RATES & SIZES
DIRECTORY – 1/4 Page
4.5” (w) x 1.625” (h)
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