Advertising
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 [email protected] to see if space is still available
- Spring 2026: Insertion order by April 10, 2026; copy due April 20, 2026.
- Fall 2026: Insertion order by November 1, 2026; copy due November 15, 2026 (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 [email protected].
Annual Meeting Printed Program Advertising
Advertisements are solicited for the association’s 60th annual meeting program, which will be distributed to registered attendees in print at the annual meeting, November 21-24, 2026. Attendance is predicted to be around 2,000 people. For the 2026 meeting, the deadline for the Advertising Insertion Order Form is October 1 with camera-ready copy due October 15.
Display rates are subject to change
Display Advertising Rates
| Size | Dimension | Cost |
| Half page-Vertical | 3.5" wide x 9.5" high | $660 |
| Half page-Horizontal | 7.5" wide x 4.5" high | $660 |
| Full Page | 7.5" wide x 9.5" high | $1,100 |
| Inside Back Cover | 8.5" wide by 11.5" high | $2,420 |
| Can bleed on four sides | ||
| Back Cover | 8.5" wide by 11.5" high | $3,300 |
| Can bleed on four sides |
Sponsorship
Sponsorship Opportunities TBD for 2026
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.
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 [email protected].
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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 [email protected].
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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