2021 MEDIA KIT - Us Weekly

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2021MEDIA KITA360 Media, LLC

THE US BRANDLIFESTYLETHROUGH THELENS OF CELEBRITYUs Weekly engages over 50 million young, high-income consumers with the mosttimely and current entertainment news, style, beauty and wellness content, allthrough the lens of celebrity.As THE pop culture catalyst, Us Weekly extends its sphere of influence to connectadvertisers with an audience hungry for what’s hot now in celebrity, and in the brandsseen within Us Weekly’s far-reaching, multi-media portfolio.11.4.20Source: MRI Spring 2020, Comscore August 2020, and Facebook/Instagram/Twitter August 2020

2021PUBLISHINGSCHEDULESPECIAL THEMED EDITORIAL FEATURESYear-End Look Backl BEST DIETS/Pantone Color of the YearWinter TV PreviewUs Beauty: Winter Skin GuideUs Beauty: Sexy ScentsValentine’s Day Gift Guide/Us Living: Super Bowl/Sundance Film Festivals GRAMMY AWARDS/Sundance Film Festival/Black History MonthPost Super Bowl/My Healthy Day: Winter EditionCelebrity Pets: Spring EditionA Day In The Life: Spring Editions GOLDEN GLOBESInternational Women’s Day/Us Beauty: Red Carpet Beautys SAG AWARDS/Celebrity Health & Fitness/Us Living: Easter/Us Style: Spring Stylel BEST MAKEOVERSUs Style: Spring DenimUs Beauty: Earth Day/My Healthy Day: Spring EditionUs Beauty: Oscar PrepMother’s Day Gift Guide/Us Living: Cinco de Mayos OSCAR AWARDSTeen Choice Awards (TBD)/Countdown to SummerUs Beauty: Suncare SpecialCannes Film Festival/Us Style: Summer Stylel BEST BODIES/Cannes Film FestivalFather’s Day Gift Guide/Us Style: WeddingsSummer TV Preview/LGBT Pride/My Healthy Day: Summer EditionUs Living: 4th of JulySummer Celebrity Diet SecretsCelebrity Pets: Summer EditionUs Beauty: Sweatproof BeautyUs Beauty & Style: Getaway Guide/Us Living: Summer CocktailsA Day In The Life: Summer Editionl HOLLYWOOD MOMS/BACK TO SCHOOL FASHIONUs Beauty: Hot Weather HairUs Style: Fitness FashionUs Living: Labor Dayl FALL FASHION ISSUEUs Beauty: Fall Beauty Speciall FALL TV ISSUE/Fashion Week (TBD)/Us Style: Fall Styles MTV VMAS/Fall Movie Preview/Fashion Week (TBD)s PRIMETIME EMMYS (TBD)/Hispanic Heritage MonthUs Beauty: Breast Cancer Awareness/My Healthy Day: Fall EditioniHeartRadio Music Awards (TBD)/A Day In The Life: Fall EditionUs Living: Halloween/Moms & Families Fall SpecialCelebrity Health & Fitness/Us Style: DenimUs Beauty: Fragrance Blowout/Coachella (TBD)Holiday Travel/Coachella (TBD)Us Living: Thanksgivings PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS (TBD)/CMA AWARDS (TBD)/Holiday: Movie PreviewHoliday: Gift Guide/My Healthy Day: Holiday Editions AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS (TBD)/Us Living: Holiday/Holiday: Splurge-Worthy Gift GuideHoliday: Last Minute GiftsBest of 2020/Year End Look BackISSUECOVER DATEON-SALEDATEAD CLOSE/MATERIALS DUE123456789101112January 4January 11January 18January 25February 1February 8February 15February 22March 1March 8March 15March 22December 25January 1January 8January 15January 22January 29February 5February 12February 19February 26March 5March 12December 7December 14December 21December 28January 4January 11January 18January 25February 1February 8February 15February 2213March 29March 19March 8394041424344454647April 5April 12April 19April 26May 3May 10May 17May 24May 31June 7June 14June 21June 28July 5July 12July 19July 26August 2August 9August 16August 23August 30September 6September 13September 20September 27October 4October 11October 18October 25November 1November 8November 15November 22March 26April 2April 9April 16April 23April 30May 7May 14May 21May 28June 4June 11June 18June 25July 2July 9July 16July 23July 30August 6August 13August 20August 27September 3September 10September 17September 24October 1October 8October 15October 22October 29November 5November 1248November 29November 19November 149December 6November 26November 850December 13December 3November 155152December 20December 27December 10December 17November 22November 29March 8March 15March 22March 29April 5April 12April 19April 26May 3May 10May 17May 24May 31June 7June 14June 21June 28July 5July 12July 19July 26August 2August 9August 16August 23August 30September 6September 13September 20September 27October 4October 11October 18October 25l US WEEKLY FRANCHISE s MAJOR AWARD SHOWS ISSUES11.4.20All issue dates and editorial coverage subject to change. Insertion orders are contracted by issue cover date not edit content/theme. Cover positions and special units (gatefolds, inserts, scentstrips, etc.) close 30 days prior to ad close. Cover positions and special units in awards/franchise issues close 60 days prior to ad close. All orders non-cancellable upon closing date.

AUDIENCE PROFILEA HIGHER DEGREEOF QUALITYUs Weekly Reader Profile – MRI Spring 2020ADULTSAUD (000)% COMPAdultsWomenMen9,5607,0812,479100%74.1%25.9%Age 18 to 24Age 25 to 34Age 35 to 44Age 45 to 54Age 55 Age 18 to 49Age 25 to 2%17.0%21.8%70.2%64.5%Median AgeMedian HHI39.2 81,789EmployedProfessional/ManagerialAny Any Kids in ,5791,65216.5%17.3%WOMENAUD (000)% COMPWomen7,08174.1%Age 18 to 24Age 25 to 34Age 35 to 44Age 45 to 54Age 55 Age 18 to 49Age 25 to 3.3%15.4%52.2%48.9%Home OwnedMedian of Value of Owned HomeRace: Black/African AmericanRace: Spanish, Hispanic or Latino Origin or DescentMedian AgeMedian HHI39.1 85,233EmployedProfessional/ManagerialAny Any Kids in HH2,4453,4253,79625.6%35.8%39.7%11.4.20Source: MRI Spring 2020

AD SPECSMECHANICALREQUIREMENTSUNITBLEEDTRIMLIVE (NON BLEED)PAGE8” x 10.75”7.75” x 10.5”6.875” x 10”15.75” x 10.75”15.5” x 10.5”14.75” x 10"SPREAD1/2 HORIZONTAL SPREAD15.75” x 5.25”15.5” x 5”14.75” x 4.75”2/3 PAGE VERTICAL5.125” x 10.75”4.875” x 10.5”4.5” x 10”1/2 PAGE VERTICAL4” x 10.75”3.75” x 10.5”3.25” x 10”1/2 PAGE HORIZONTAL8” x 5.25”7.75” x 5”6.875” x 4.625”2.875” x 10.75”2.625” x 10.5”2” x 10”8” x 3.875”7.75” x 3.625”6.875” x 3.375”5.125” x 5.125”4.875” x 4.875”4.5” x 4.5”1/3 PAGE VERTICAL1/3 PAGE HORIZONTAL1/3 PAGE SQUAREBLEED ADSAll ads intended to bleed should have.125” of bleed on all four sidesTRIM SIZE: 7.75” x 10.5”LIVE AREA: 6.875” x 10”Columns to a page: 3GUTTER SAFETYHeadlines: .125” each side of gutterBody Text: .125” each side of gutterBINDING METHOD: Saddle StichLINE SCREEN: 133 Line Screen11.4.20ACCEPTED DIGITAL FILESPDF-X1A: (vector based, not ripped files)Must be composite files (all 4 colors on 1 page).Resolution should be between 200-400 dpi, 300dpi is preferred. Can be high resolutiontiff/eps images, but NO pict or jpeg. Images mustbe CMYK or grayscale, no RGB files.Must include all fonts (incl. printer fonts and screenfonts): No True Type or Stylized fonts.FILE UPLOAD INFORMATIONUpload files to the AMI SendMyAd Portal:https://americanmediainc.sendmyad.comPROOF GUIDELINES (OPTIONAL)Contract proofs must meet SWOP3 standardsand include CMYK color bars. Color or blackand white laser proofs will only be acceptedas content proofs.SHIPPING INFORMATION FOR PROOFSATTN:Mary CariotiA360 Media, LLC2nd Floor4 New York PlazaNew York, NY 10004US WEEKLY PRODUCTION CONTACTMary Carioti Senior Production Manager917-885-5743 mary.carioti@usmagazine.com

GROSS RATES2021 RATE CARD2021 Rate Base: 1,950,000Open3x Rate6x Rate9x Rate12x Rate18x Rate24x RateFull page307,235294,955288,810279,595270,380264,2302/3 page245,805235,965231,060223,685216,3101/2 page184,350176,980173,290167,7601/3 page122,910117,990115,5353x Rate4%36x Rate42x Rate48x Rate258,085251,945 32595,87093,4106x Rate9x Rate12x Rate18x Rate24x Rate30x Rate36x Rate42x Rate48x Rate6%9%12%14%16%30x Rate18%20%22%24%4 COLORCOVER 4399,420 (30% Premium)COVER 2337,970 (10% Premium)COVER 3322,595Open4%6%9%12%14%16%18%20%22%24%BLACK & WHITEFull 275226,745221,215215,690210,1552/3 825181,395176,975172,555168,1301/2 380136,060132,735129,425126,1051/3 90,71588,49586,28584,070All contracts pertain to 12 months.Frequency discounts must be earned before applied. Advertisers will be held responsible for short rates where applicable. Advertised contracts once agreed upon become firm for an annualcontract period. Cover positions and special units (gatefolds, inserts, scent strips) close 30 days prior to ad close. Cover positions and special units in Awards / Franchise Issues close 60 daysprior to ad close. All orders non-cancelable upon closing date.*Consult your sales rep for specific issue commitment dates.11.4.20

US WEEKLY2021 ADVERTISINGTERMS ANDCONDITIONSThe following are terms and conditions governingadvertising published in Us Weekly (the “Magazine”)published by A360 Media, LLC (“Publisher”).1. Rates are effective as of the first issue of theMagazine with a cover date in January 2021. Ratebase guarantees are made on an annual (twelvemonth) average of total audited circulation.2. Announcement of any change in rates and/orcirculation rate base will be made in advance of theMagazine’s advertising sales close date of the firstissue to which such rates and/or circulation rate basewill be applicable. The Magazine Rate Card specifiesthe publication schedule of the Magazine, and itsrespective on-sale dates.3. The Magazine is a member of the Alliance forAudited Media (AAM). Total audited circulation isreported in Publisher’s statements audited by theAAM. Total audited circulation for the Magazine iscomprised of paid plus verified.4. Orders for standard inside advertising units closeand become non-cancellable by the advertiser at5:00 P.M. (EST) on the advertising close date of theissue of the Magazine. All orders for cover positionsand special units (e.g., gatefolds, inserts, scentstrips, center spread) are non-cancellable and close30 days prior to the advertising close date for regularissues, and 60 days prior to the advertising closedate for awards issues and special-themed issues.If orders are not received by 5:00 P.M. (EST) on thespecified dates, position reservations shall expire.If Publisher agrees to cancel an existing order for aspecial unit, the advertiser and/or agency shall beresponsible for the cost of any work performed ormaterials purchased on behalf of advertiser and/oragency, including the cost of services, paper and/orprinting. All cancellations must be received in writingwith a confirmed written acceptance.5. All agreements for advertising frequency discountsrequire that a specified number of advertisements bepublished within a twelve-month period. If theadvertiser or agency cancels any portion of any orderor fails to publish the specified number, Publisherreserves the right to adjust the rates accordingly,including nullifying the discount for previouslypublished advertisements. In such event, theadvertiser and/or agency must reimburse Publisherfor any short-rates. Any merchandising programor activities executed by Publisher in reliance onadvertising that is cancelled shall be paid for byadvertiser and/or agency at the fair market rate forsuch program or activities. Any merchandisingprogram offered to advertiser and/or agency inreliance on advertising must be utilized in the samecalendar year that the advertising runs.6. Publisher is not responsible for errors oromissions in any advertising materials providedby the advertiser or agency (including errors in keycodes/ coupon codes).11.4.207. Publisher may reject or cancel any advertising forany reason at any time. Advertisements simulatingthe Magazine’s editorial material in appearance orstyle or that are not immediately identifiable asadvertisements will be rejected.8. All advertisements are accepted and published inthe Magazine upon the representation by the agencyand advertiser that they are authorized to publishthe entire contents and subject matter thereof inthe Magazine in all print and electronic versions(including without limitation electronic versionsof the Magazine distributed via digital newsstandservices and ipad and smart phone applications)and that such publication will not violate any law orinfringe upon any right of any party. In considerationof the publication of advertisements, the advertiserand agency will, jointly and severally, indemnify,defend and hold Publisher harmless form andagainst any and all losses and expenses (includingwithout limitation attorney’s fees) (collectively“Losses”) arising out of the publication of suchadvertisements in the Magazine, including withoutlimitation those arising from third party claimsor suits for defamation, copyright, or trademarkinfringement, misappropriation, violation of theLanham Act or rights of privacy or publicity, orfrom any and all claims not now known or hereafterdevised or created (collectively “Claims”). In theevent Publisher has agreed to provide contest orsweepstakes management services, advertorials orcustom advertisements, email design or distributionor other promotional services in connection withan advertising commitment by advertiser, all suchservices are performed upon the warranty of theagency and advertiser that they will, jointly andseverally, indemnify and hold harmless Publisherfrom and against any and all Losses arising out ofthe publication, use or distribution of any materials,products (including without limitation prizes) orservices provided by or on behalf of the agency oradvertiser, their agents and employees, includingwithout limitation those arising from any Claims.9. In consideration of Publisher’s reviewing foracceptance, or acceptance of, any advertisingfor publication in the Magazine, the agency andadvertiser agree not to make promotional ormerchandising reference to the Magazine in any waywithout the prior written permission of Publisher ineach instance.10. Publisher has the right to insert the advertisinganywhere in the Magazine at its discretion, and anycondition on contracts, orders or copy instructionsinvolving the placement of advertising within an issueof the Magazine (such as page location, competitiveseparation or placement featuring editorial copy) willbe treated as a positioning request only and cannotbe guaranteed. Publisher’s inability or failure tocomply with any such condition shall not relieve theagency or advertiser of the obligation to pay for theadvertising.11. Publisher shall not be subject to any liabilitywhatsoever for any failure to publish or circulate all orany part of any issue(s) of the Magazine because ofstrikes, work stoppages, accidents, fires, acts of Godor any other circumstances not within the control ofPublisher.12. Agency commission (or equivalent): up to 15%(where applicable to recognized agents) of grossadvertising charges after earned advertiser discounts.13. 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You shall keep all such informationconfidential and shall not disclose the information toany other account or to any third party.17. All issues relating to advertising will be governedby the laws of the State of New York applicable tocontracts to be entirely performed therein. Anyaction brought by advertiser or agency againstPublisher relating to advertising must be brought inthe state or federal courts in New York, New York.The parties hereby consent to the jurisdiction ofsuch courts in connection with actions relating toadvertising.18. The foregoing terms and conditions shall governthe relationship between Publisher and advertiserand/or agency. Unless expressly agreed to inwriting and signed by an authorized representativeof Publisher, no terms or conditions, printed orotherwise, appearing on contracts, orders or copyinstructions will be binding on Publisher. Failure ofPublisher to enforce any of these provisions shall notbe considered a waiver of such provision.

INTEGRATED MARKETINGMARKETINGOPPORTUNITIESUs Weekly delivers custom integratedmarketing solutions for advertisersthat address their specific prioritiesand are designed to: Maximize awareness, excitementand trial among key targets duringpriority timeframes and launch periods Leverage the unique editorialperspective of Us Weekly in supportingadvertisers’ goals and objectives Provide tangible, measurable results withcreativity, originality and efficiencyTurn-key and HighlyCustomized Capabilities include: Multi-Platform Branded Content High-Impact Print including Cover Chipsand Peel-Offs Immersive Digital Features Celebrity and Expert Talent Bloggers and Social Influencers Events and Experiential ActivationsMIN Integrated MarketingAwards finalist or winnerfor over 10 yearsContact:Please contact your Us WeeklyAccount Representative orThom Allcock, Head of Integrated Marketingat 212.484.3467.11.4.20Issue 3January 20, 2020MOST CONTROVERSIAL EVERSPONSOREDGOLDENGLOBESNEWMOMCAMERONDIAZBest DressesParties Gossip!,WhyShe KeptBaby SecretFACES60 YEARSBEHINDBARSLori LoughlinPREPARINGFOR PRISONSPONSOREDSEE INSIDEHusbandBenjiMadden Dream comes true at 47 after private struggle First days home with daughter Raddix The nursery & reason behind nameQUALITY:SEE INSIDEQUALITY:THE CONFIDENTCHOICE.UW0320 ChevyCoverChip Jan20 r1.indd 112/30/19 11:57 AMTHE CONFIDENTCHOICE.

CONTACTSUS WEEKLYCONTACT LISTUS WEEKLY ADVERTISING SALES& MARKETINGVictoria Lasdon Rose, Executive Vice President & Chief Revenue an Kennedy, Head of Integrated Sales203.313.0615brian.kennedy@usmagazine.comThom Allcock, Head of Integrated w York / East CoastA360 Media, LLC / Us Weekly4 New York Plaza2nd FloorNew York, NY 10004Phone 212.545.4800/Fax 212.510.1953US WEEKLY DIGITAL ADVERTISING SALESBrian Kennedy, Head of Integrated el Persaud, Head of Programmatic Los Angeles / West CoastAmy Van Etten, West Coast westChris Svoboda, Midwest .comTexasChris Knapp972.960.2889chris@lewisstafford.com

11.4.20 A HIGHER DEGREE OF QUALITY Source: MRI Spring 2020 Us Weekly Reader Profile – MRI Spring 2020 ADULTS AUD (000) % COMP Adults 9,5