SL Business
The Premiere Virtual Branding Magazine
www.slbusinessmag.com
Have you been looking for centralized, up-to-date Second Life business info and spent forever asking complete strangers "How to" and "Where can I" type questions? Only to be left with half-baked answers or out-of-date information that is yesterdays news?
Have you been searching for the right tools to start your Second Life business idea or just looking to network with professionals? How about investment opportunities or tips on land developing? Ever wanted to meet and learn from seasoned professionals in a relaxed environment or just casually chat about business with a group of like minded people?
Have you ever wanted to hear stories from some of Second Life's successful business owners in a way only they can tell it?
You can with SL Business Magazine!
Welcome to SL Business Magazine. The Premiere Virtual Branding Magazine. We will start providing answers to your list of questions, beginning on August 1st. Our staff of experts span the globe, working from locations such as Afghanistan, China, Canada, Germany, United States and more, representing a true international perspective.
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CONTENT
1- RL/SL News
Real Life news coverage of Second Life growth and current Second Life events that are on the lips of thousands across the Virtual World, as well as coverage of in-world news and events.
2 - Getting Started
Instructions and tips on what to do and what not to do when you set out to build your Second Life business. Covering the basic tools and skills you will need in any business venture.
3 - The ToolBox
An inside look at the various tools Second Life residents use for their businesses, and the proven methods that the professionals rely on.
4 - Success Stories
Interviews with Second Life residents that have achieved the status of success in their second lives and want to share their stories with all of us to learn from their insight and mistakes.
5 - Music
Bringing you coverage on the rapidly growing music industry within Second Life and how it has proven to be a viable business option. Discussing the hippest trends and sexiest places to enjoy your Second Rhythm.
6 - Programing
We delve into this mysterious trade and analyze its ever reaching possibilities in Second Life. Discussing the coolest gadgets and code that lies behind them, and what you can do to participate.
7 - Fashion
How could we not cover this Second Life industry that has proved to be a mammoth money maker? Here we discuss proper business methods and procedures of deployment that emphasize growth and provide quality service and product design in the hottest industry.
8 - Outlook and Investing
Here we share investment strategies and economic outlooks of Second Life. We deliver experienced opinions as well as short-term and long-term options of Investing in the Virtual World.
9 - Law
Here we explore the Terms of Service agreement and how it applies to you as a resident and business owner in Second Life. All this time you thought you could just click past it and start your Second Life. We study the TOS to show you why it is in your best interest to examine the fine print.
10 - Comics
We cannot be all business and no play. Here we display Second Life resident created cartoons and comic strips based on the idiosyncrasies of running a business in a 3D world.
11- Announcements and Contests
Here we provide information on upcoming SL Business networking events. This is where you will find ideal opportunities to meet with like minded professionals and share ideas. Who knows? Maybe you will find the perfect business partner and bring your virtual business dreams into real profits.
Also, this is where you will find a schedule of business owners who will be providing instruction and sharing of their knowledge at the SL Business Headquarters. Come and join us as experienced and knowledgeable pros show you the ropes.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Egremont/34/234/39/
Writing Contest:
Writers will be given the opportunity to share their creativity and win cash prizes as well. The 1st place winner's article will be published in SL Business Magazine and be will be given the opportunity to work as a staff member on the SL Business team.
Programers Contest:
Programers will be given the opportunity to test their skills against other programers and win cash prizes. The 1st place winner's production will be advertised for sale in SL Business Magazine and the winning individual will be given the opportunity for paid work as a member the SL Business team.
Builders Contest:
Builders square off and create builds with the chance at cash prizes. Builds of the 1st place winner will be sponsored by SL Business Magazine, and the winner will also be given the opportunity to work with the SL Business team for pay and continued fame.
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SL Business Magazine is published once a month, on the first of the month, with weekly supplements published in between (released on the 10th, 15th, and 20th). The magazine will be available in-world as a prim version with ability to read in the HUD display or readers can down load the PDF version at our website. The weekly supplements will be a combination of notecards and text, with attached images and advertisements.
In addition, every issue will feature an article written in Japanese, making SL Business Magazine the only bilingual Asian publication in Second Life.
www.slbusinessmag.com
Our website also has forums and a free classified section to post your announcements or share your latest work. Visit us on-line or in-world, and feel free to ask questions or suggest ideas for future issues.
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS
SL Business Magazine uses the InfoNet system as one of its many distribution bases. With 2000+ units sold, every owner of an R5 is an automatic subscriber. Together with public kiosks and our subscription base, SL Business Magazine can reach almost 10,000 avatars a month in-world. That is a bigger population than is logged into Second Life at any given time. Combined with our web-based PDF version with SLurl links, our readership circulation blows away every other publication for reach of your advertising message.
Free R5 Laptop
Select Advertising partners will be given a FREE InfoNet R5 laptop, branded for SL Business Magazine. We are also offering FREE R5 kiosks for public display if your land is in a high traffic area. (Note: ownership of the laptops will be transfered to the advertising partner as a gift. Kiosks remain the property of SL Business Magazine, but are placed at locations for free use by all). Please inquire for details.
Ad Space Available:
Full Page: L$2950
Half Page: L$1500
Quarter Page: L$750
Two Page Spread: L$5800
Premium Full Page: L$3700
(This includes Inside Front Cover, Inside Back Cover, and Back Cover. Placement is given on a first come first serve basis.)
Finished art sizes for advertisements (non-bleed) in inches:
Two Page Spread: 17 x 11
Full Page: 8.5 x 11
Half Page: 8.5 x 5.5
Quarter Page: 4.25 x 5.5
Photos submitted for advertisements or editorial usage (width x height) in pixels:
(Maximum to Minimum Size)
Full page: 1700 x 2200 - 1200 X 1500
Half page: 1700 x 1100 - 1200 x 750
Quarter page: 850 x 1100 - 600 x 750
If photos are submitted in any other size they will not be accepted.
All digital files submitted should be in .EPS, .JPEG, .PNG, or .BMP formats.
Photos and/or finished artwork should be sent to: [email]highlyfocused@gmail.com[/email]
with the name of the owner in the subject line and the requested ad size.
Custom ad prices will be negotiated on a case by case basis.
Submission deadlines are on the 25th of every month.
Ad space and placement is available on a first come first serve basis.
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