Advertising
For all advertising inquiries, please contact secretariat@mesana.org. All display advertising requests require an Advertising Insertion Order Form.
Issues in Middle East Studies (IMES)
MESA’s mostly e-delivered newsletter appears biannually (spring and fall), with a circulation of approximately 2,500.
Upcoming Issues: after these dates, contact secretariat@mesana.org to see if space is still available
- Fall 2023: Insertion order by November 13, 2023; copy by November 20, 2023. Publication date: November 30, 2023.
- Spring 2024: Insertion order by April 10, 2024; copy due April 20, 2024 (tentative dates).
Display Advertising Rates
| Size | Dimensions | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter page | 3.625" wide x 5" high | $275 |
| Half page-Vertical | 3.625" wide x 10" high | $375 |
| Half page-Horizontal | 7.5" wide x 5" high | $375 |
| Full page | 7.5" wide x 10" high | $625 |
Review of Middle East Studies (RoMES)
RoMES is an biannual electronic publication (Summer and Winter) available through Cambridge Journals Online. RoMES is a benefit of membership for MESA’s 2,500 members and is available to the 900 plus libraries who have subscriptions. CUP welcomes web banner advertising on RoMES. For advertising information, contact advertising@cambridge.org.
Annual Meeting
Program
Advertisements are solicited for the association’s 57th annual meeting program, which will be distributed to registered attendees at the annual meeting, November 2-5, 2023. Attendance is predicted to be around 2,000 people. For the 2023 meeting, the deadline for the Advertising Insertion Order Form is September 10 with camera-ready copy due September 20, 2023.
Display Advertising Rates
| Size | Dimension | Cost |
| Half page-Vertical | 3.5" wide x 9.5" high | $600 |
| Half page-Horizontal | 7.5" wide x 4.5" high | $600 |
| Full Page | 7.5" wide x 9.5" high | $1,000 |
| Inside Back Cover | 8.5" wide by 11.5" high | $2,200 |
| Can bleed on four sides | ||
| Back Cover | 8.5" wide by 11.5" high | $3,000 |
| Can bleed on four sides |
Sponsorship
Sponsorship Opportunities
MESA’s annual meeting is the single largest gathering of experts on the Middle East. These are scholars who have been in the field, studied the people, and know the ins and outs and all the complexities of the region. They assemble each year to share their research and plan future collaborations, and you could have their undivided attention! If your target audience is Middle East studies academics, you do not want to miss the opportunity at MESA.Take advantage of these new opportunities.
Sponsorship Form
Gold Level (more than a $4,500 value) = $3,000
- Priority booth selection at book exhibit (before the booth lottery held May 10)
- Full-page ad in printed program ($1,000 value)
- Logo on conference canvas tote bag ($1,000 value)
- Banner ad on MESA annual meeting mobile app ($1,000 value)
- Individualized push notification from MESA annual meeting mobile app ($150 value)
- One paragraph promotional blurb to be included in email reminder sent to registered participants one week prior to conference ($300 value)
- Listing on annual meeting sponsorship page with link to webpage of your choosing ($300 value)
- Individualized social media post on Twitter and Instagram prior to conference ($300 value)
- Special sponsorship recognition on conference signage
Silver Level (more than a $2,500 value) = $1,500
- Full-page ad in printed conference program ($1,000 value)
- Banner ad on MESA annual meeting mobile app ($1,000 value)
- Individualized push notification from MESA meeting conference mobile app ($150 value)
- Listing on annual meeting sponsorship page with link to webpage of your choosing ($200 value)
- Group social media post on Twitter and Instagram prior to conference ($150 value)
- Special sponsorship recognition on conference signage
Bronze Level (more than a $1,500 value) = $750
- Half-page ad in program book ($600 value)
- Listing on annual meeting sponsorship page with link to webpage of your choosing ($100 value)
- Group social media post on Twitter prior to conference ($150 value)
- Individualized push notification from MESA meeting conference mobile app ($150 value)
- Special sponsorship recognition on conference signage
Online Professional Opportunities Listings
Anyone wishing to post an opportunity (categories listed below) should complete this form. MESA charges $95 for postings on the employment and summer language programs pages - we will invoice you and provide payment options once we receive your order. All other postings are free of charge. Postings may not exceed 500 words and will be posted for a maximum of 90 days (repostings will incur an additional $95 charge). Questions may be directed to secretariat@mesana.org.
- Announcements
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- Employment
- Grants & Competitions
- Summer Language Programs
Renting a Mailing List
MESA “rents” its member mailing list for a one-time use. The list is provided as a Microsoft Excel file. MESA can isolate the membership database to target members in a particular discipline and/or area of focus and/or geographical area. For further information and pricing, please download the mailing list request form. Questions may be directed to Sara Palmer at sara@mesana.org.
Policy on Advertising
Appropriate advertisements are accepted for MESA publications on a space available basis. MESA reserves the right to refuse ads it deems inappropriate or in conflict with MESA’s objectives, at the sole discretion of the Executive Director. MESA publications will not accept advertising from defense and intelligence related agencies from any government. The appearance of an ad in a MESA publication does not imply endorsement by MESA.
Documents & Links
- MESALabelForm
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