- How long will my ad run?
Market Information Center (MIC) agreements run a minimum of 6 months... i.e. January
Start - June Stop. Annual agreements can be purchased in select areas. Ads typically
are installed by the 15th of each Start Month.
- Do I pay anything for Artwork?
Market Tech Media Corporation is a production company only, we do not get involved
in Graphic Design. The artwork you provide our Artists will be reproduced and fit
our specifications. There is a nominal Production fee of $255.00 for this service.
- I already have an ad design; do I need to pay a Production
Fee?
Yes. Even if you have a Disk ready ad our Graphic Professionals still need to Format,
size and PROOF the information. Production Fees are a set cost to ALL advertisers.
Upon RENEWAL or Multiple purchases, you will only pay $155.00 for these services.
- How much does MIC cost?
Please contact your local sales office for details. High Traffic stores are a Premium
and some Store Chains may install multiple MIC units (affecting Exclusive Rates).
Market Tech Media Corporation products are by far the most Effective and Efficient
methods of Branding your Name or Service in a targeted area. Your advertising dollars
are spent where they COUNT the most...we have a plan for EVERY budget!
- What if there is already a business like mine, advertising
in the store?
There are usually several Grocery Chains under contract in each area. Our Higher
Traffic locations sell quickly; there are Waiting Lists available. Ask your Salesperson
if a 2nd MIC Display can be installed.
- What are your Payment Terms?
Depending on the size of your investment and How Long you have been in business,
payment terms are available. Generally we ask for the Production fee and a 30% deposit
for New Customers. Payments can be made over 4 equal (consecutive) Monthly Installments.
Market Tech Media Corporation accepts most Credit Cards and can even Debit your
Checking account.
*Customers with favorable payment histories may pay 20%
deposits on renewal.
- What is a Header Ad?
Header Ads are featured in the Top Left or Top Right corner of our MIC Display,
directly adjacent to the Store Information. These ads are ONLY available to ONE
advertiser per location making them a Premium Buy. Please view our Sample Ads on
this Website.
- Do I receive a Proof of my Ad Design?
Yes, all advertisers receive a Proof and are given time to make changes before print.
Market Tech Media Corporation prefers to e-mail your PROOF in PDF format so please
supply us with a valid e-mail address when ordering. Our Production Department requires
a response within 5 business days of receipt for CHANGES to your ad. Please ask
your salesperson for your Start Date production deadlines.
- Does MIC qualify for my Companies Co-Op Program?
MIC does qualify for many companies Co-Op programs. Market Tech Media Corporation
does not issue a list of approved companies so please ask your Compliance Department
before making a purchase. We can display Logo’s and Company verbiage compliant with
your Co-Op Program. MIC is considered "Billboard Advertising" by many companies
that offer Co-Op advertising dollars. Ask your salesperson about our Brand Templates
that make designing an approved ad easy.
- Can I pick the Month my MIC Display ad starts?
No, our advertising Start Dates are predetermined for each store. We can typically
get your ad going in 60-90 days, unless your location is already occupied with Active
Customers. This is why MIC sells it;s product over 6 and 12 month increments...One
Buy can cover most seasonal advertising needs.
- Do all Grocery Stores have a Market Information Center?
No. Please call your Local Market Tech Media Corporation Sales Office to inquire.
If you do not see our MIC Display located inside your local grocery store, Market
Tech Media Corporation may still be able to sell you an ad. We carry long - term
National Contracts with most store chains and have Relationships with many Independent
Store owners.
- I see other advertising products in my grocery store,
are these Market Tech Media Corporation?
Market Tech Media Corporation does have other products that are sold within Grocery Stores but NOT ALL
products are Market Tech Media Corporation. Our Products include Market Information
Center, Adcart, Register Tape Network. There may be like products sold within the
SAME market chains so please inquire with your Local Sales Office. Our MIC Display
is the ONLY unit of its kind utilizing a Full 6ft X 2ft advertising space. The large
area for store Weekly Sale Sheets is a sure draw for the customer's eye and interaction.
We are NOT affiliated with similar units that feature small 8" X 10" placards or
that scroll.