Copywriting Services and Rates 2006

Rates listed are negotiable and represent an average. We make every effort to work within limited budgets. Please contact us for a precise quote on your project.

BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS

Advertising

     Quarter page $140-$175
     Half-page $200-$900
     Full-page (7" X 10") $225-$975
     Two Page $450-$1400
     Billboard $200-$950
     Bus Board or Shelter $200-$950
     Bill/Paycheck stuffers $50-$150
Brochures $145-$360 (per 300 words)
Catalogue Copy $200-$400 per page, or $30-$90 per item
Concept Development $250-$2500
Corporate Profile/History $100-$300 per page 
Direct Mail
     Direct Mail package-lead generating $2000-4500
     Direct Mail package-mail order $2500-6000
     Post Card for direct response deck $300-800
Feature Articles (& Ghost Writing) $40 per hour
Film, Slide or Audio/Visual Scripts $150-$250 per minute
Fliers $45-$225
Packaging Copy & Labeling $145-$675 per package or label
Radio Commercial $75-$150 and up (depending on length)
Sales Letters $200-$400 per page

PUBLIC RELATIONS/EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATIONS

Media Kits $500-$2500 and up
Newsletters (online and print)** $125-$375 per page
Press Releases $75-$300 per page
Special Events (invitations/programs) $40 per hour
Web Content/Copy $40 per hour 
Green Consulting $40 per hour
Copy Editing $40 per hour (800-1,000 words per hour)

* Sustainable Media is committed to supporting organizations that are a catalyst for social and environmental change. Sometimes those with the most important messages have the least amount of funding.  The rates shown above are discounted 20% if your organization is non-profit.  In certain cases, Sustainable Media may also consider bartering for services. Organizations may be asked to verify non-profit status by producing articles of inclusion.   

* * Special monthly/annual newsletter contracts are available at a 15% savings.  Contact us for details!

Because each client's project is unique in size and scope, rates will vary somewhere within the ranges listed above.  If you don't see your project listed here, please contact us to discuss if we can be of service to you.  Rates quoted are on a per project basis, however, we do offer hourly rates of $40.00 with a 2-hour minimum.  Contact us today  for a FREE QUOTE!

Turn Around Time -Three Options

  1. Typical Jobs- First drafts on most "regular" projects typically  take 5-9 business days. This includes press releases, brochures, sales letters, etc.  Media kits, web content and large projects take longer. 

  2. Rush Jobs-If you need us to "drop everything" in favor of your project, add 35% and we can have your first draft done in 3-4 days. Rush Jobs apply to "regular" projects only.

  3. Sprint Jobs- If your in a real pickle, add 70% and we can get your first draft to you in just 48 hours! Sprint Jobs apply to "regular" projects only. 

Fee Schedule

For new clients and flat fees quoted over $700, one-half of the agreed upon fee is due before work commences. Remaining balances are due 15 days from the invoice date to be submitted on delivery and final approval of project. An interest rate of 1.5% is charged on all accounts later than 30 days from the date of invoice. 

 

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