Aphantasia Network Media Kit

Aphantasia Network (AN) is the premier resource for individuals with aphantasia, researchers and professionals interested in understanding this unique cognitive condition. It serves as a comprehensive platform for the latest research, personal stories and coping strategies.

Overview of Media Kit

See the table below for everything in the Aphantasia Network Media Kit. Here, you’ll find details about our editorial, readership, advertising opportunities, rates, packages, and more.

Table of Contents

Editorial

Aphantasia Network features articles, interviews, and interactive forums contributed by leading experts in neuroscience, psychology, and healthcare, as well as firsthand accounts from individuals living with aphantasia. Through our interactive platform, readers gain access to a balanced and in-depth understanding of the condition.

  • AN welcomes guest contributions, subject to final internal review and approval by our editorial team.
  • AN does not specifically promote the author’s business or their practices. The content should aim to be broadly applicable to the field of cognitive science, psychology, or healthcare.
  • A brief bio of the author, including their career history and current workplace, will be included at the end of the article. If provided, a high-resolution headshot photo of the author will also be featured alongside the article. Links to professional profile and social media may also be included.
  • Submitted articles and photos may be edited for clarity, style, and length prior to publication.
  • Articles should generally be between 1,500 and 3,000 words unless previously discussed and approved by the AN editorial team.
  • Submissions intended for consideration in any upcoming monthly schedule should be sent via email at least five business days before the end of each calendar month.
  • Submissions received later than this may not be guaranteed publication, even if the content is deemed acceptable.

Note: AN does not focus on specific themes each month but rather offers a diverse range of topics related to aphantasia, cognitive science, and mental health.

Readership

Aphantasia Network is the leading platform focused on aphantasia, attracting a specialized and engaged audience. Each month, the platform receives between 35,000-60,000 unique visitors and has a dedicated mailing list reaching over 70,000  subscribers. This makes it one of the most visited resources focusing on aphantasia.

  • AN‘s audience includes healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, and individuals with aphantasia, offering a unique blend of expertise and lived experience.
  • The platform’s reach extends globally, with a majority of visitors coming from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia, among other countries.
  • A significant portion of AN‘s audience is involved in academia or healthcare, with many reporting advanced degrees and specialized training in fields like neuroscience, psychology, and medicine.
  • Many of our audience members identify as professionals in their respective fields, including roles such as psychologists, neuroscientists, medical doctors, educators, and researchers.

Advertising Opporunities

Pioneering in the digital space, Aphantasia Network offers a range of advertising opportunities tailored to reach an engaged and specialized audience. This assures advertisers of targeted exposure to individuals deeply interested in cognitive science, psychology, and mental health.

Unique Adervisting Opportunities with Aphantasia Network
  • AN offers a variety of unique and innovative advertising opportunities within our article pages and on our website.
Interactive Engagement
  • Our digital platform allows AN to provide interactive advertising options, including the embedding of multimedia elements like video, clickable links, and other digital enhancements to maximize your advertising impact.
Mobile & Laptop Optimized
  • AN is designed with a responsive layout, ensuring that your advertisements are effectively displayed across mobile devices and laptops for an optimal user experience.
Sponsorship Opportunities 
  • AN offers exclusive opportunities to sponsor specific pages or articles on our platform, complete with premium ad placements and ongoing banner messaging.
Video Ads on YouTube
  • In addition to our digital platform, AN also extends its reach through our YouTube channel, which features educational videos, interviews, and webinars. We offer exclusive opportunities for video ads to be placed before, during, or after our YouTube content, providing another dynamic way to engage with our specialized audience.
Premium Ad Placements
  • For advertisers seeking high visibility, we offer premium ad positions at a nominal additional charge, or waived for frequent contract advertisers. Options include placements on key landing pages, within top-performing articles, and more.
Industry Exclusivity
  • For clients looking for a competitive edge, AN offers industry-exclusive advertising opportunities under certain conditions, limiting the number of advertisers from a specific sector.

Advertising Rates

Per Article Sponsorship

  • $300 – $500 per article
  • Includes a banner or inline ad within the article and a mention as the article’s sponsor

High Traffic Pages

  • $700 – $1,000 per month
  • These are pages that consistently receive high traffic, such as popular articles, resource pages, or category pages

Homepage

  • $1,200 – $1,500 per month
  • Includes a premium banner ad placement on the homepage

YouTube Channel Advertising

  • $300 – $500 per video
  • Includes a pre-roll or mid-roll ad placement and a mention during the video

Newsletter Ads

  • $250 – $400 per newsletter
  • Targeted towards the 50,000+ subscriber base

Package Deals

Article + High Traffic Page

  • $900 – $1,300 per month
  • Includes sponsorship of one article and an ad on a high-traffic page

Article + Video Interview

  • $450 – $750
  • Includes sponsorship of one article and an ad in one video interview

Complete Package (Article + High Traffic Page + Homepage + Video Interview)

  • $2,000 – $2,500 per month
  • Includes all of the above at a discounted rate

Note: All prices are in USD and are subject to change based on analytics and demand. Discounts may be available for long-term contracts or frequent advertisers.

Technical Specifications

If you are submitting an original advertisement:

  • Ads can be sent as an e-mail attachment (up to 10 MB) or if your ad is bigger a file sharing service like www.dropbox.com
  • Ads should be in full colour RGB or CMYK • We accept the following formats for PC: JPG, TIFF, PDF, EPS, AI* (Please note we cannot accept ads created in Microsoft Word)
  • Electronic files must be sent with fonts and pictures embedded (if applicable)
  • For best results the resolution of all photography, type and illustrations should be 300dpi
  • Files sent as InDesign documents should be prepared via the “collect for output” command with accompanying images and fonts
  • If your advertisement is being designed by CBJ Please submit a company logo in the best available format. Preferred format is EPS
  • Text you want to appear in your AD
  • Any images you want to appear in your AD (if you have them)

Advertising Dimensions

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Advertising Terms & Conditions

The applicable insertion order, the then-current rate card of Aphantasia Network (“Publication”), and Publication’s then-current advertising specifications are incorporated by reference into these terms and conditions and are collectively referred to as the “Agreement.” The individual, firm, or corporation contracting with Aphantasia Network (“Publisher”) for the insertion of advertising in the Publication, whether as principal (“Advertiser”) or as agent (“Agency”), shall be deemed authorized for all purposes relating to the Agreement.

Rates and Commissions

(a) Publisher reserves the right to change its advertising rates at any time. Rate changes shall be made at least 30 days in advance of the closing date of the first issue to which such rates apply. If a rate change is not acceptable to Advertiser or Agency, it may, within 15 days of notification of such rate change, cancel the Agreement without incurring short rate charges.
(b) Advertising rates are subject to the addition of applicable taxes.
(c) Any negotiated discounts are only applicable to and available during the period in which they are earned. Rebates must be used within 6 months after the end of the period in which they are earned, and will expire if unused during such period.

Billing and Payments

(a) Advertiser and Agency shall be jointly and severally liable for payment of all invoices for advertising published in the Publication.
(b) Amounts invoiced are payable upon receipt of invoice. Interest shall be charged at a rate of 1% per month (18% per annum) on amounts outstanding for more than 30 days from the date of invoice.
(c) Invoiced amounts are payable in the currency specified by the Publisher at the time of payment.

Cancellation

(a) Cancellation of the Agreement by Advertiser or Agency is subject to Publisher’s approval, in its sole discretion. No cancellations shall be accepted by Publisher after the closing date for advertising space. Short rate charges shall apply to all cancellations.
(b) Publisher may terminate this Agreement for the breach of any term hereof. Upon termination for breach, all charges incurred shall be immediately due and payable.

Advertising Materials

(a) All advertising copy is subject to Publisher’s approval and may be rejected or discontinued at any time.
(b) The word “Advertisement” shall be placed above copy that resembles Publication’s editorial material.
(c) Any advertising published may be archived and republished at Publisher’s discretion.

Warranties, Indemnities, Limitations

(a) Advertiser and Agency are responsible for all content of the advertising and shall indemnify Publisher against any liability arising from the publication of the advertising materials.
(b) Publisher is not responsible for errors in advertising materials provided by Advertiser or Agency.
(c) Publisher shall be under no liability for the failure to publish any advertising or circulate any issue of the Publication.

General

(a) If Agency has entered this Agreement on behalf of Advertiser, Agency confirms that Advertiser has been provided with a copy of these terms.
(b) This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties.
(c) Publisher shall not be bound by any conditions that conflict with these terms.
(d) Neither Advertiser nor Agency may assign any rights or obligations under this Agreement.
(e) Promotional reference to Publication requires prior written permission from Publisher.
(f) No provision of this Agreement shall be deemed waived unless in writing.
(g) This Agreement is governed by the laws applicable in the jurisdiction specified by the Publisher.

By entering into an advertising agreement with Aphantasia Network, you agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions.