HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Workshop_Tab 2a_11/03/2008SMOKE SIGNALS -COST REVIEW
Costs were reviewed on 2 bases:
1) 2007/08 Changes that can be made to reduce costs based on size, paper & color:
Size: 11 X 17 (current) to 8.5 X 11
Paper: Glossy (current) to Flat
Color: Full color (current) to 1, 2 or 4-color shell
2) Moving the frequency of distribution to 6 times per year
Description 2006/07 Costs Description 2007/08 Costs
Preprinting of 24,000 $1,758.75
Masthead shells (2-color)
Printing cost for 4 issues at $10,200.00 Printing cost for 6 issues @ $2,991.66
$2,550 per issue $498.61 per issue
Mailing services for 4 issues @ $1,580.00 Mailing services for 6 issues $2,370.00
$395 er issue $395
Postage for 4 issues @ $800 per $3,200.00 Postage for 6 issues @ $800 $4,800.00
issue er issue
Graphic Artist's set-up costs for $1,200.00 Graphic Artist's set-up costs $1,800.00
4 issues $300 per issue for 6 issues $300 per issue
Graphic artist's Redesign of $510.00 No Applicable 0
newsletter and masthead
Totals $16,690.00 $13,720.41
Note: Inserts are separate, with additional costs as follows:
Graphic Artist - $150
Printer - $1,012.50
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