Advertising

The publications of the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) are developed for the benefit of RBMA members and affiliates in the radiology business management industry. To ensure that practices operate in an effective, ethical and legal manner, RBMA reserves the right to reject, omit or cancel any advertisement that conflicts with its mission.

This contract constitutes an agreement between RBMA and the advertiser.

1. All advertising is subject to RBMA approval. RBMA reserves the right to reject any advertising it believes does not meet the standards of the association or that may be deemed offensive in any way.
2. Verbal insertions are not accepted.
3. RBMA's liability for error will not exceed the ad rates for the ad in question.
4. RBMA will be held harmless from any liability arising from the possible loss or damage to any and all elements supplied for the purpose of reproduction for advertisements in RBMA publications.
5. Advertisements that are not in the appropriate electronic format will incur composition and/or production charges, which will be billed to the advertiser at current market rates. Line art and laser submittals are unacceptable.
6. All advertisers must supply an accurate proof by the artwork deadline. RBMA cannot guarantee the quality of your printed ad if an accurate proof is not provided.
7. With the exception of the pages reserved for RBMA Sponsors, ad position is not guaranteed.
8. All insertions accepted are subject to prevailing rates.
9. The advertiser and the advertising agency agree to hold harmless the publisher from any and all loss, cost, liability or expense arising from the cost of defending the total content of any advertisements printed, including the printing of any photographs, trademarks or other copyrighted material.
10. Copy simulating editorial format will be marked advertisement or will not be accepted.
11. Cancellations: Written notice of cancellation must be received by the copy deadline.
12. A 15 percent commission will be given to accredited agencies on display advertising space and position. Other charges are not commissionable.
13. RBMA Corporate Partner members placing ads directly will receive a 10 percent discount. Cannot be combined with any other discount.
14. Payment in full must accompany contract to reserve space. No ad will run if payment is not received by the reservation deadline. For automatic continuation of your ad, payment is due prior to the closing date of the next issue.
15. Returned checks will incur a $25 fee.
16. Ad material is due 60 days prior to the publication date.
17. Artwork will be destroyed 12 months after the last insertion unless specific written instructions are received indicating the art is to be returned.
18. It is the advertiser's responsibility to ensure that the ad dimensions are correct. Dimensions for all ad sizes are listed below.
19. Space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Make space reservations as early as possible; some issues may fill before closing.
20. RBMA reserves the right to increase rates, if necessary, with less than 30 days written notice to the advertiser.