Virtually Magazine Synopsis

What is Virtually Magazine?

Virtually is the World's first CD Rom based, Nude living magazine. The official launch of this quarterly magazine was in early December 96 and the first issue was released in February 97. 1000 copies were printed. In December 97 Issue #1 & #2 were reprinted and #3 was almost sold out. The paid circulation at that time was about 1300 per issue, although this number is still growing.

Why CD Rom?

Virtually the entire western world has either embraced personal computers or is soon going to. Most current computer systems are equipped with multimedia capabilities including CD Rom. As conventional printing becomes more expensive and high tech becomes increasingly affordable, more and more publications will be CD based. This medium for publication will soon become a standard in the same way that video tapes have become a standard in the movie industry. A very flexible medium, CD's offer a great improvement over conventional publications with:

1. Much improved graphics capabilities
2. Sound and Animation capability
3. The easy ability for the reader to search, store, and transmit selected articles
4. The ability to include executable programs

In short a CD magazine is the novel high-tech and much desired medium highly suited for introducing our changing Nude way of life to the third millennium.

Price

Virtually markets for $19 US ($15 + $4 shipping) per single issue or $55 ($40 + $15 shipping) for an annual subscription.

Scope

Virtually magazine is a mainstream Nude living magazine. It is polite, friendly, tasteful, and non-political, with a flare for the slightly outrageous and humorous, with the major goal of promoting our wonderful lifestyle. Articles are international and informative, covering the people, places, organizations, and events which are related to Nude living. In addition, there are occasionally articles highlighting computers and their relation to Nude living along with a wealth of information for subscribers. Consistent with the international scope of Virtually, it is simultaneously published in English and French.

Target Audience

Virtually targets people of all backgrounds who enjoy a Nude recreational lifestyle, whether they enjoy clubs, resorts, or backpacking bare. The target audience is international, but focuses primarily on North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Readers, by virtue of the computer based medium, tend to be educated and affluent.

Advertising

Virtually magazine accepts advertising. The circulation for the first 3 issues has been about 1300 per issue. These issues are still selling however, so the sales from continued and back issues will likely be much higher. This is made up of regular subscriptions, trial issues, and distributor sales. Circulation is growing rapidly, however for the present, advertising rates are competitively low as a reflection of current numbers. The format of the CD is inherently different than conventional printed medium, since a page on a computer screen can be any length. The rates are based on disk space used, and complexity. The break-down follows:

Large multiple page ad - $250

• Up to 2 MBytes total size (appr 12 full sized color photos)
• Full color - Lots of graphic and photographic inserts
• On separate full sized display pages
• Many linked pages, similar to web page

Large single page ad - $150

• Up to 1 MBytes total size (appr 6 full sized color photos)
• Full color - Lots of graphic and photographic inserts
• On single full sized display page

Medium ad - $100

• Up to 200 KBytes total size (appr 1 full sized or a few small color photos)
• Full color or two-color (limited only by size)
• Less graphic and photographic insert (limited only by size)
• On single full sized display page

Small ad with photo - $5 to paid subscribers -$20 for non-subscribers

• Up to 20 KBytes
• Text plus one photo
• Must supply ascii text on disk
• Must supply photo in JPG format on disk

Small ad/announcement - FREE to paid subscribers - $15 for non-subscribers

• Up to 10 KBytes
• Text only
• One free ad per issue to paid subscribers
• Must supply ascii text on disk

Notes

• Deadline for advertising - Call or write for deadlines
• Full sized color photographs are approximately 150 KBytes
• Text requires very little space
• Although large and medium ads can be scanned directly from camera ready art, it is far better to send camera ready art for guide purposes along with original photos and graphics, which can be scanned separately and dropped into ads. Because of the nature of pages, final ads may not appear exactly as in the artwork
• For large and medium ads it is preferable that ascii text and JPG format graphics, be sent on a floppy disk. For Small ads this is required.
• For multiple linked pages, send artwork for each page, with a clear concise description of how pages are linked. As a guideline, consider a maximum of 20 links within a maximum of 10 separate pages. Contact the editor if you require more assistance.

Exchange Advertising

For the sake of friendly cooperation, other Nudist/Naturist/Open-minded publications are invited to exchange advertising and a review copy of each others publications, free of any charge, with Virtually magazine.

Marketing

Virtually magazine is marketed through its internet web page and Naturist magazines.

Contribution of Articles

Virtually pays for *articles, photographs and artwork which are published. Rates for contributions will depend on circulation which has yet to be determined. Virtually hopes to be in a position where it can be generous to contributors.

Keep in mind that Virtually is a very graphical publication and therefore is looking for lots of quality photographs and artwork. Virtually is looking interesting and informative articles, and polite tasteful Nude photographs and artwork. Virtually is also looking for articles which highlight slightly outrageous Nude activities, and will frequently consider stand alone artistic photography unaccompanied by an article. If you have other ideas for the magazine, or can refer us to those who might have interesting material, by all means let us know.

All material submitted must be accompanied by a written guarantee by the contributor, that applicable permission has been obtained for publication, (eg permission to publish photographs, permission to use names of people and places in articles.) Contributions will be returned upon request and sufficient funds to cover postage.

* Where it is apparent that the publication of material stands to benefit the contributor, then Virtually will happily consider publication, but does not pay for such material. This includes articles:

1. related to federation or special interest group activities
2. about producers or distributors of Naturist products
3. submitted by or on behalf of commercial enterprises

Federations and Special Interest Groups

Virtually will be happy to promote federations, SIGs, organizations, clubs etc which are relevant to our Nude lifestyle, by printing contact information, articles and photographs of activities, and calendars of upcoming activities. Since this type of material stands to benefit the organization, Virtually will consider it differently than unsolicited contributions from independent writers and photographers. Virtually will neither charge nor pay for such promotional articles and information. All text must be submitted as ascii format text on a floppy disk and if possible photographs should be submitted in both original form and scanned. A written guarantee that all material has the permission from both subjects AND the organization, must also be supplied.

Bulk Rates for Distributors

Distributors are welcome to place bulk orders for Virtually, which will be discounted as follows:

• 1-9 $15.00 each
• 10-19 $10.00 each
• 20-49 $8.50 each
• 50+ $7.50 each

A promotional flyer is available and can also be supplied in digital form. Shipping is extra - please call.

Editor & Publisher:

Richard West

Advertising & Editorial office

PO Box 681
Hawkesbury, Ontario,
K6A 3C8, Canada
613-678-5275

Electronic

editor@VirtuallyMagazine.com
http://VirtuallyMagazine.com

Payment

Unless otherwise agreed to, payment is in advance in US dollars by international money order or check drawn on a US or Canadian bank. All cheques and money orders should be made payable to "Virtually". Canadian orders may use Canadian funds equal to: US funds x 1.45 + applicable taxes.

 

Copyright © 2000 Virtually ... Nude Living Magazine
Last modified: November 26, 2006

Virtually ... Nude living magazine is the World's first Nudist / Naturist multimedia magazine published on CDRom. We promote the wonderful family oriented nudism lifestyle with many interesting articles, photographs, videoclips and tons of information. It also simultaneously carries French throughout for the benefit of the French speaking Nudiste and Naturiste. We also carry a line of family nudist / naturist videos, books, CDs and CD books.